Category: Emergency Preparedness

PG&E is currently monitoring a weather event projected to arrive late Saturday, October 26th and continue through Monday, October 28th.  A large portion of the North Bay including Sonoma County is currently under a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) “Elevated” warning status for this developing weather event. This status could change as weather forecasts evolve, … Continued

211 Sonoma County is connecting people to health information, social services and referrals through a comprehensive resource database. Turn to 211 for information and support—whether financial, domestic, health or disaster-related. 211 is a free, confidential referral and information helpline and website that connects people of all ages and from all communities to the essential health … Continued

The City of Sonoma is preparing to respond to the impacts of a possible power shutoff conducted by PG&E. The agency informed City and County officials that Sonoma County is under a Public Safety Power Shutoff  (PSPS) “Watch,” and current weather conditions may lead to a de-energization event beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, October 23, 2019. PG&E … Continued

The US National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the North Bay including Sonoma County beginning Wednesday (10/23) at Noon to Thursday (10/24) at 4 pm. A Red Flag Warning is issued for weather events which may result in extreme fire behavior that will occur within 24 hours. A Red Flag Warning is the … Continued

10/21, 5:50 PM – Read the latest information from PG&E and View a Potential Power Outage Map. 10/21, 3:30 PM – The National Weather Service has issued a ‘Fire Weather Watch’ due to gusty winds and low overnight humidity in the North Bay Area later this week. Due to these conditions, PG&E ‪has raised the … Continued

The PG&E Power Shutoff that began October 9, 2019, disrupted communities in Sonoma County as well as other areas across Northern California. The County of Sonoma requests that residents fill out a survey accessible from the link below. Their intent is to understand residents’ challenges and successes during this event, so the County can better … Continued

In the event that cell phone service is disrupted during the upcoming PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS): Find a neighbor with a landline. If it needs charging, visit the charging station at the Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall, 126 1st Street West between 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM. For PSPS updates, visit City Hall, Sonoma … Continued

Permit Sonoma’s Fire Prevention Division invites the public to celebrate Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, 2019. The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) theme for the week “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” reminds the community to take action by developing and practicing a home fire escape plan. “The County of Sonoma is committed … Continued

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the North Bay Mountains above 1000 feet from Saturday (10/5)  evening through Sunday (10/6) morning. During these times, extreme caution is urged by all residents because a simple spark can cause a major wildfire. The Sonoma County Department of Emergency Management has been in … Continued