Category: Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) Map – Council Consideration on May 7, 2025

The City of Sonoma is moving forward with adopting the Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) map, which designates areas based on their level of wildfire risk. This map is required under Government Code Section 51179 and has been reviewed in partnership with the Sonoma Valley Fire District (SVFD) and CalFire. The updated FHSZ map is … Continued

Sonoma Residents: Help Shape Our Community’s Resilience to Disasters!

The City of Sonoma is proud to join Sonoma County and 23 other jurisdictions in updating the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, a critical tool for reducing disaster risk and enhancing community resilience. This collaborative effort will identify strategies to protect lives, property, and infrastructure from natural hazards, such as wildfires, floods, and earthquakes. We need … Continued