Public Safety News & Updates

Bilingual flyer announcing the Hazard Mitigation Plan public comment meeting on November 6, 2025, at Sonoma Valley Fire Station #1, with English and Spanish information, QR code links, and agency logos

Help Shape Sonoma’s Hazard Mitigation Plan!

Posted on October 21, 2025

The Sonoma County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP) Draft is now available for public review and comment through November 10, 2025, on the County of Sonoma website. The MJHMP is a countywide effort involving 22 jurisdictions, including the City of Sonoma and the Sonoma Valley Fire District, both of which have annexes in the draft...

Forecast map showing 1 to 1.5 inches of rain expected across most of the Bay Area from Monday through Wednesday, October 10 update.

Weather Awareness: First Significant Rain Event of the Season Expected Early Next Week

Posted on October 10, 2025

According to the latest update from the National Weather Service, the Bay Area — including the City of Sonoma — is expected to experience its first significant rain event of the season early next week. While only light rain is possible today (Friday), a stronger system is forecast to bring heavier and more widespread rainfall...

NWS graphic explains Moderate HeatRisk with guidance to stay hydrated wear light clothes limit heat exposure and open windows at night.

Weather Awareness: Potential for Heat and Fire Weather Later This Week

Posted on September 15, 2025

While no heat or fire weather advisories are currently in effect, the National Weather Service (NWS) is monitoring conditions that could impact the Bay Area and Sonoma Valley later this week. Heat Risk: Temperatures are expected to remain above normal through Wednesday, with widespread Moderate HeatRisk. This means heat-related illness is possible, especially for older...

Police Officers and Vehicles in front of Sonoma City Hall.

A Back-to-School Traffic Safety Reminder from the Sonoma Police Department

Posted on August 15, 2025

The first week of school is behind us, and we want to thank the Sonoma community for helping keep our students safe as they returned to Sonoma Valley Unified School District campuses. As we all settle into new routines, please continue to be especially mindful on the roads—particularly between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. when students...

A photo of a clipboard with an emergency preparedness checklist with a flashlight, ace bandage, batteries, water bottles and a first aid kit surrounding.

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