FAQ Topic: Emergency Preparedness

How can I prepare for local emergencies or disasters?

Visit our Emergency Preparedness page to sign up for alerts through Nixle and SoCo Alerts, learn how you can participate in training with S.C.O.P.E. (Sonoma Citizens Organized to Prepare for Emergencies), and review a variety of resources on steps you can take now to get your family, home, and pets prepared for emergencies. You can … Continued

Are sandbags available during floods?

If flood alerts are issued for Sonoma Creek and its tributaries, the City will have a limited number of sandbags available free of charge during normal business hours. Visit our sandbag instructions page for details.

What steps can I take to prepare for wildfires in the future?

Learn more at CAL FIRE’s Ready For Wildfire website, and be sure to sign up for Nixle alerts from the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.