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
The City of Santa Rosa (City) and County of Sonoma continues to encourage residents living in and around the areas burned by the Sonoma Complex Fires to prepare their property for the rainy season and remain alert for possible threats from intense winter storms. Properties in the areas burned, and downstream of those areas, still … Continued
The County of Sonoma was recently informed by PG&E that the agency will not shut off power this evening. However, the power shut off watch is still in effect for tomorrow, September 24. The County of Sonoma will continue preparing to respond to the impacts of this likely event. The areas anticipated to be affected … Continued
UPDATE 9/23, 1:15 PM: PG&E has announced that they do not project a power shutoff event for today, Monday 9/23 for Sonoma County. PG&E will continue to monitor the weather for a potential shutoff tomorrow, Tuesday 9/24. Visit their webpage for more information: https://www.pge.com/…/wildfires/psps-service-impact-map.page 9/23, 11:36 PM – PG&E has raised the Pubic Safety Power Shutoff … Continued
At Wednesday’s meeting, City staff provided an update to the City Council and the community about our efforts to prepare for the PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). Read a brief summary and highlights of the presentation below. You can also view the PowerPoint presentation and watch a recording of the presentation (presentation starts at … Continued
Download Press Release in Spanish. On Thursday, September 5th, Sonoma County’s Department of Emergency Management will test three alert and warning systems, including the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system, SoCoAlert, and the National Weather Service NOAA Weather Radio System, from 10:00am until 11:10am. During this testing period, residents and visitors within the communities of Healdsburg, … Continued
