Updates – October 10, 2019: 9:30 AM Sonoma Valley experienced high winds overnight, but there was no fire activity in Sonoma County or neighboring communities. The Red Flag Warning for our area has been extended through 5 pm today. PG&E has not yet initiated the re-energization process, which includes checking for downed lines. With a … Continued
Updates, October 9, 2019: 5:30 PM National Weather Service reports that a high wind weather event is expected with high confidence after sunset today (10/9) through early morning tomorrow (10/10). The City has activated its Emergency Operation Center to mobilize resources to address the power loss and increased fire threat, and SVFRA has increased staffing … Continued
The Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau is keeping a list of businesses that are open in Sonoma Valley despite the power shutoff. Be advised that while the page is being updated regularly, information may change. You can find the list at: www.sonomavalley.com/open
Good Morning Sonoma – here are latest #SonomaPSPS Updates – October, 9, 2019 – 8:00am >Red Flag Warning Through Thursday at 5PM >Be careful with generators, candles, and BBQ’s, one spark can start a major wildfire >Charging Center at Sonoma Veteran’s Building, 126 1st St W, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, please bring your own … Continued
In the event that cell phone service is disrupted during the upcoming PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS): Find a neighbor with a landline. If it needs charging, visit the charging station at the Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall, 126 1st Street West between 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM. For PSPS updates, visit City Hall, Sonoma … Continued
This afternoon, the City of Sonoma (City) acted to prepare for a shutdown of Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) power to areas of Sonoma County including the City of Sonoma. PG&E has notified the City and Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Authority that they will activate their Public Safety Power Shut-Off protocols due to extreme … Continued
The Council Action Recap captures the actions taken by the City Council at their meeting. If you would like to view the video of the meeting you can do so on the City’s CivicWeb Portal.
Permit Sonoma’s Fire Prevention Division invites the public to celebrate Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, 2019. The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) theme for the week “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” reminds the community to take action by developing and practicing a home fire escape plan. “The County of Sonoma is committed … Continued
The County of Sonoma and City of Santa Rosa invite community members to gather to observe the two-year anniversary of the Sonoma Complex Fires at a brief ceremony at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, in Courthouse Square in Downtown Santa Rosa. The gathering will include a moment of silence and a ceremony with … Continued
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the North Bay Mountains above 1000 feet from Saturday (10/5) evening through Sunday (10/6) morning. During these times, extreme caution is urged by all residents because a simple spark can cause a major wildfire. The Sonoma County Department of Emergency Management has been in … Continued
