Category: Public Safety News

UPDATE 2PM – Red Flag Warning Thursday (9/9) 5PM – Friday (9/10) 11AM

UPDATED 9/9, 2:00 PM: The National Weather Service upgraded the Fire Weather Watch issued yesterday to a Red Flag Warning for much of the Bay Area including all of Sonoma County for dry lightning potential from Thursday afternoon (9/9) through Friday morning (9/10). Thunderstorms will be more dry than wet, and given how dry vegetation … Continued

PG&E Helicopters Patrolling for Dead or Dying Trees August 31st- mid-September

As part of its ongoing response to the state’s drought conditions and to identify trees that could cause a wildfire or power outage, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will conduct aerial patrols in Sonoma County starting Tuesday, August 31 as part of the company’s Vegetation Management Program. Foot patrols are also underway. Depending on … Continued

Excessive Heat through Sunday, Flex Alert Friday 4pm-9pm

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning and Excessive Heat Advisory for parts of Sonoma County effective from 12:00 PM Friday, July 9th – 11:00 PM Sunday, July 11th. Excessive Heat Advisory in effect for North Bay Interior Valleys hot conditions with daytime temperatures of 95 to 107 expected isolated locations may … Continued

PG&E Offers Backup Power Programs to Lessen Impact of PSPS Events

>>En español<< Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) offers several programs to assist customers during a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) which occurs during severe weather to prevent wildfires. For those customers who need electricity for very specific needs, such as charging and operating medical devices or running their well pumps, having a battery or … Continued

PG&E Virtual Safety Town Hall June 2nd, 12 PM

PG&E hosts online webinars throughout each year for anyone who is interested in learning more about their Community Wildfire Safety Program including Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). These virtual gatherings allow community members to learn more about wildfire safety and emergency preparedness, meet with PG&E representatives, ask questions and share feedback. Customers are encouraged to … Continued

What’s Your Zone? County of Sonoma Releases Evacuation Zone Map

 The County of Sonoma has released official evacuation zone maps, including the City of Sonoma and incorporated Sonoma Valley, designed to help residents be ready for any emergency that may require them to evacuate their homes, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office announced today. Read the full press release in English and Spanish. In the past, … Continued

CAL FIRE Announces Ban on All Outdoor Burning Beginning May 10th

The following is a press release from the County of Sonoma The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has announced the enactment of a burn suspension, beginning at 12:01 a.m. Monday, May 10, 2021, which bans all outdoor burning. According to CAL FIRE, California is entering its second consecutive dry year and … Continued

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