Category: Public Safety News

Trabajando juntos para prepararnos para el Coronavirus en el Valle de Sonoma

Read this message in English. Actualmente, el coronavirus se encuentra en la mente de muchas personas en el Valle de Sonoma,  incluidos nuestros residentes, empresas y organizaciones comunitarias. Como probablemente sepa, el Estado de California y el Condado de Sonoma recientemente declararon un estado de emergencia en respuesta al Coronavirus (o COVID-19). Reconocemos que la … Continued

Zero Cases of Coronavirus, However County Continues to Monitor Outbreak

The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (DHS) continues to work closely with other Bay Area health departments, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to monitor the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Currently, the risk for being infected with COVID-19 in the US remains low. To … Continued

Caltrans Seeking Input for District Pedestrian Plan

  Caltrans District 4 wants your input!   Caltrans District 4 is one of 12 Caltrans Districts (see map) which includes Sonoma, Napa, Marin, Solano, Contra Costa, Alameda, Oakland, San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. Caltrans District 4 is using Street Story data to help inform the District Pedestrian Plan.  Caltrans District 4 … Continued

Sonoma County Launches Financing Program for Wildfire Safety and Seismic Improvements

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

Winter Storm Preparedness

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

Potential Power Shutoff & Red Flag Warning beginning Wednesday (11/20)

The City of Sonoma is preparing to respond to the impacts of a possible power shutoff conducted by PG&E. The agency informed City and County officials that Sonoma County is under a Public Safety Power Shutoff  (PSPS) “Watch,” and current weather conditions may lead to a de-energization event beginning Wednesday, November 20th. PG&E estimates that … Continued

Sonoma County Resident Experience Survey: Kincade Fire and PG&E De-Energization

The Kincade Fire PG&E Power Shutoff that began October 23, 2019, disrupted communities across Northern California. In this survey, Sonoma County asks residents to share: Specific problems or challenges experienced during this period and What was effective and helpful. Please tell your story through this survey. By understanding residents’ challenges and successes, the County can … Continued

Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Open House and Pancake Breakfast – November 17th

The Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Community Pancake Breakfast has been rescheduled for November 17th, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.  Come meet your local Firefighters! Breakfast is $5 for Adults & Kids 12 and Under are FREE. Activities: Learn and Experience Fire Safety Operate a Fire Hose Learn Hands-Only CPR Vehicle Extrication Demonstration Fire Engine … Continued

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