Category: City News

10/28/19, 10 AM: Power Shutoff Updates and Other City Updates

10/28/19, 10:00 AM – The Red Flag Warning and High Wind Advisory for Sonoma County ends at 11:00 AM today.  For updates on the Kincade Fire and current evacuation areas, go to https://socoemergency.org/. PG&E has issued an “all clear” for the current Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event and are beginning inspections and re-energization of … Continued

10/27, 3:00 PM – PSPS/Wind Advisory/Red Flag Update

10/27, 3:00 PM – The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for Sonoma County in effect from 8:00 PM Saturday, October, 26th to 11:00 AM, Monday, October 28th due to dangerously strong winds. Extreme fire conditions are in effect with strong north to northeast winds and low humidity through much of Sunday, Oct. … Continued

Residents Encouraged to Stay Off Roads while Hazards Being Cleared

Sunday 10/27/19 at 5:30 AM:  High winds are resulting in power outages, downed power lines and trees in the roadway in Sonoma.  City crews are currently in the process of assessing hazards and clearing large debris.  Residents are encouraged to stay off the roads to the extent possible for the next several hours in order … Continued

Communication Tools & Tips in a Power Outage

10/26/19:  As of this evening, almost all of the City of Sonoma continues to have power.  However, several areas of Sonoma Valley have been de-energized, and the predicted high wind conditions over the next 24-36 hours may result in unplanned power outages.  Because potential disruptions to electricity, internet service, or cell service can impact the … Continued

Plaza Park Closed on Sunday; Businesses Remain Open

Based on high winds forecasted, the Sonoma Plaza Park will be closed on Sunday, October 27. Signage will be posted at the park on late Saturday afternoon. The City Hall driveway will also be closed on Sunday, and the Sonoma County transit bus stop will relocate from the driveway to Napa Street directly in front … Continued

Sonoma Valley Fire Open House and Pancake Breakfast Postponed

Due to current conditions and the number of fire crews assigned to the fire in Geyserville,  Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue has postponed their Open House event originally scheduled for Sunday, October 27, 2019. They plan on rescheduling the event for a later date.

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