Category: Public Safety News

Sonoma County Storm Update

Lee esta información en español. The National Weather Service has issued several alerts due to the strong winter storm forecasted to pass over Sonoma County today through Wednesday night, February 27, 2019. With the forecasted wind and rain, there is a significant risk for Russian River flooding, flash floods and mudslides across Sonoma County, including … Continued

Flood Watch in Effect Through Wednesday, February 27

The National Weather Service (NWS) predicts that the “Atmospheric River” weather event that arrived today will produce 4-6 inches of rain today (2/25) through Wednesday (2/27). See the National Weather Service weather forecast for more information and predictions including information regarding a Flood Watch. A flood watch means there is a potential for flooding based on … Continued

Sonoma County Issues Weather Alert – February 12

Sonoma County has issued a weather alert (below), warning of high winds and flash floods for the Sonoma County area beginning Tuesday night. Free sandbags are now available to City residents at City Hall during normal business hours, limit 10 bags per resident while supplies last. Additional bags are available for purchase at  Friedman’s Home … Continued

Weather Alert – Storm Inbound Friday, February 1

Sonoma County has issued a weather alert (below), warning of high winds and a short, but intense period of rain for the Sonoma County area beginning Friday afternoon. Free sandbags are now available to City residents at City Hall during normal business hours, limit 10 bags per resident while supplies last. Additional bags are available … Continued

S.C.O.P.E. Presentations & Hands Only CPR, 2019 Training Opportunities

A key component of emergency response in any community is the extent to which its residents and businesses have themselves planned for what to do in the case of an emergency. The S.C.O.P.E (Sonoma Citizens Organized to Prepare for Emergencies) program provides guidelines and training for neighbors to work together to prepare for disasters. Sonoma Valley Fire … Continued

Crime Trend Alert – Increase of Thefts from Motor Vehicles in December

The Sonoma Police Department (Sonoma PD) has reported an increase in cases of theft from motor vehicles in the city of Sonoma (City) in December 2018 and wants to make the community aware of this increasing crime trend and help people protect their property.  Community awareness and involvement is a powerful tool in protecting property … 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

Fraudulent Check Alert

On Monday, October 29, 2018, a check was delivered to an address in the city of Sonoma via US mail from “Firefly Federal Credit Union” out of Minnesota for the amount of $2,780. The recipient was not expecting a refund nor payment as indicated on the check and they suspected it to be a fraud. … Continued

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