The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning effective Saturday at 11:00 AM – Monday at 9:00 PM. There are a number of ways to prepare and protect yourself and others from the impacts of Heat including: Reduce outdoor activities in the afternoon, Wear light, loose-fitting clothing, drink plenty of water, Apply sunscreen regularly, … Continued
The National Weather Service has upgraded the current Heat Advisory to an Excessive Heat Warning. The Advisory goes until 9 PM this evening while the Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect through Wednesday, August 19th. As a result of this extreme weather event we have been experiencing, PG&E Encourages Customers to Conserve Electricity as California ISO Declares Flex Alert: … Continued
The US National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the entire Bay Area including Sonoma County due to lightning that could cause new fire starts. The Red Flag Warning begins at 11 pm Saturday, August 15th through 11 am Sunday, August 16th. Thunderstorms are forecast to develop over the South Bay and Santa … Continued
How ready are we for power shut-offs? Learn how to prepare during the County of Sonoma’s virtual Townhall with Supervisor Susan Gorin and invited panelists. Simultaneous broadcast in Spanish available. Monday, August 17th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm Zoom Webinar ID: 994 1868 1772 | Password: 774916 By Phone: 1 669 900 9128 | Facebook Live | … Continued
It’s a dry year – spring wildflowers and annual grasses are already starting to dry, and it’s time to think about Vegetation Management and Weed Abatement. Vegetation Management and Weed Abatement play a critical role in reducing potential fire hazards. The Sonoma Valley Fire and Rescue Authority‘s (SVFRA) Annual Weed Abatement Program is in full … Continued
We invite you to watch and share this important message from City of Sonoma Mayor Logan Harvey and local non-profit leaders with information about food and financial support for Sonoma Valley residents in need due to the devastating economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the need for assistance has increased, so has the need … Continued
The Sonoma County Energy Independence Program (SCEIP) is now financing wildfire safety and seismic strengthening for both residential and commercial buildings. Over the last ten years, the program has funded thousands of projects resulting in greenhouse gas emission reductions and job creation countywide. This expansion adds a resiliency component for property owners to fortify their … Continued
With the beginning of the winter storm season, 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 at City … Continued
10/29/19 at 5 PM: Sonoma Valley is under high fire danger conditions with a Red Flag Warning through Wednesday afternoon. Preventing any new fires from starting is of critical importance, as is the readiness of all community members to respond to conditions that can change quickly. Please stay alert and prepared. Areas of Sonoma Valley … Continued
Tuesday 10/29: Although the City of Sonoma is currently in a “Warning” status for a Public Safety Power Shutoff until tomorrow (10/30), as of 9 AM this morning there were no PSPS outages in the City and today’s PSPS outages within City limits are expected to be minimal. However, PSPS outages may occur (or in … Continued
