On October 19, 2023, millions of people will participate in Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills by practicing Drop, Cover, and Hold On, or other protective actions that reduce earthquake injuries. What we do to prepare now, before the next big earthquake, will determine how well we can survive and recover. ShakeOut will occur in houses, workplaces, … Continued
There’s a Nationwide Emergency Alert Test happening on October 4th, and WE NEED YOUR HELP! Voluntarily participate and provide feedback to the county on the nationwide wireless emergency alert exercise TOMORROW, Oct. 4, at approximately 11:20 -11:50 a.m. ⚠The test alert will attempt to reach every cell phone in the county. We encourage you to … Continued
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for North Bay Interior Mountains in effect from 11:00 PM Tuesday (8/29) to 8:00 PM Wednesday (8/30) due to forecasted gusty northerly winds and poor overnight humidity recovery. North wind speeds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph are possible. The … Continued
Summer is officially here and the temperatures are going up. It’s important to consider the effects of warmer temperatures and to take appropriate precautions to protect your health and safety during heat events. By following a few important steps, you can keep yourself, your loved ones, neighbors, and pets comfortable and safe during a heatwave: … Continued
Temperatures are rising, grasses are drying, and fire season is near – it’s time to take measures to create defensible space around your home by managing vegetation. Proper Vegetation Management and Weed Abatement play a critical role in reducing potential fire hazards. The Sonoma Valley Fire District’s (SVFD) Annual Weed Abatement Program is in full swing … Continued
Read the Full Press Release The Sonoma Community Center in collaboration with the City of Sonoma, Sonoma Valley Fire District and a coalition of Sonoma Valley organizations including the Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership, HALTER Project, Sonoma Valley Collaborative, and Sonoma Valley Volunteers are proud to offer a new program to help Sonoma Valley … Continued
The National Weather Service reports that another storm will impact the Bay Area this week. While the City of Sonoma is not under any flood or wind advisories or warnings at this time, our region may receive up to 3″ of rain beginning Monday through Wednesday. As the rain continues, so do concerns about flooding, … Continued
A flood watch has been issued by the National Weather Service From Thursday afternoon (March 9th) through Sunday morning (March 12th .due to the likelihood of a rain event that could range from 1.5 to 4 inches. Pre-existing saturated soils from the past two months of rain will not be able to absorb excess rainfall. … Continued
Weather Update: An atmospheric river is heading our way on January 4th and 5th. Widespread flooding and wind impacts are expected from Wednesday into Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. A flood watch and high wind warning have been issued for the region. City of Sonoma’s Public Works crews will be on call to … Continued
With more rainfall on the way this week, we strongly encourage you to take time to prepare for upcoming storms. If your property has a history of flooding, please don’t wait for a storm to prepare sandbags. Sandbags can be prepared and kept on hand throughout the winter. Free sandbags are now available to City residents … Continued
