October 14, 6:00 PM – The City of Sonoma and Sonoma Valley are not affected at this time. In Sonoma County, PG&E will be turning off power in Cloverdale, Geyserville, Healdsburg and Santa Rosa. ———————————————————————————– Begin Press Release from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced today it will … Continued
Since 2013, the Sonoma Community Center (Center) has been designated as the Emergency Volunteer Center (EVC) as part of the City of Sonoma’s Emergency Plan. During the wild fires of October 2017 the EVC was mobilized. The Center’s staff and volunteers manually registered 556 volunteers, assigning 367 to support emergency operations, primarily at the Evacuation … Continued
The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of Sonoma County which is in effect from 11 pm Wednesday to 5 pm Thursday evening. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions comprised of strong winds and low relative humidity are either occurring now, or will shortly. Fire Departments and … Continued
On September 10, 2018 and September 12, 2018 Sonoma County will test the alert and warning systems. You may receive a phone call, an alert on your mobile device, or experience interruptions in local radio and television. What to Expect >September 10, 2018: Phone Call – Around 6 PM, Sonoma County will call all SoCoAlert subscribers, … Continued
Sonoma City Manager Cathy Capriola is pleased to announce that Sonoma County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Orlando Rodriguez will be the new Police Chief for the Sonoma Police Department. He will start on July 17, 2018, immediately following the retirement of current Chief Bret Sackett. Details regarding his swearing-in ceremony will be released at a later time. … Continued
The following is a report detailing two arrests made in connection with a Burglary that occurred June 24, 2018 at the Safeway in Sonoma. The information was prepared by Sergeant Jeff Toney with the Sonoma Police Department, Case #SOP 18-0000739. On June 24, 2018 at approximately 9:30 pm, Sonoma Police Department deputies were dispatched to an in-progress theft … Continued
Read the special emergency preparedness edition of “About Town” focused on how we can be prepared for the next emergency and updates about work in process. The latest “About Town” e-newsletter includes information about the free Emergency Preparedness Fair coming up on May 19, the “Are You Ready” event on June 1 at Vintage House, S.C.O.P.E. … Continued
The Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) is installing a stream gauge on Nathanson Creek at Second Street East in Sonoma downstream of the area burned by the October wildfires, providing real-time data to weather forecasters who are responsible for sending out alerts to residents when flashfloods or debris flows may be imminent. The Sonoma … Continued
The Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Authority in conjunction with the Kenwood Fire Protection District is holding a S.C.O.P.E (Sonoma Citizens Organized to Prepare for Emergencies) presentation & Hands Only CPR training for the Communities of Glen Ellen, Kenwood & Sonoma. S.C.O.P.E. program includes emergency response, community preparedness, utility safety, and fire prevention. Hands Only CPR training will … Continued
A series of rain and stream flow gauges have been installed within and downstream of the areas burned by the devastating October wildfires, providing real-time data to weather forecasters who are responsible for sending out alerts to residents when flashfloods or debris flows may be imminent. The gauge installations enhance Sonoma County’s ability to monitor … Continued
