Category: Emergency Preparedness

Sonoma Residents: Help Shape Our Community’s Resilience to Disasters!

The City of Sonoma is proud to join Sonoma County and 23 other jurisdictions in updating the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, a critical tool for reducing disaster risk and enhancing community resilience. This collaborative effort will identify strategies to protect lives, property, and infrastructure from natural hazards, such as wildfires, floods, and earthquakes. We need … Continued

Rain Expected in Sonoma this Week: Prepare for Wet Weather

The Bay Area is gearing up for a rainy week, with 3-4 inches of rainfall expected in Sonoma between today, Tuesday, December 23rd, and Sunday, December 29th. While there are no current flood watches or advisories, residents are encouraged to take precautions, including having sandbags on hand in case of localized flooding. Sandbag Stations Available: … Continued

Weather Awareness: Flood Watch Issued Friday – Sunday

A flood watch has been issued by the National Weather Service from 2 PM Friday (December 13th) through 4 PM Sunday (December 15th) due to the likelihood of a rain event that could range from 2 to 3 inches in the Valley. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying … Continued

Weather Awareness: Flood Watch and Wind Advisory Issued

A flood watch and wind advisory have been issued by the National Weather Service. The wind advisory will be in effect from Tuesday night, November 19th, through Friday, November 22nd, while the flood watch will be in effect from Wednesday morning, November 20th, through Friday morning, November 22nd. These advisories are due to a rain … Continued

Free sand now available to residents at Depot Park – BYO sandbags!

With our first Atmospheric River on the way this week, we encourage you to take time to prepare for the rainy season ahead. If your property has a history of flooding, please don’t wait for a storm to prepare sandbags. Sandbags can be prepared and kept on hand throughout the winter. Free sandbags are now … Continued

Fire Safety Reminder as Red Flag Warning Goes Into Effect this Week

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning that includes the City of Sonoma and the entire Sonoma Valley due to an offshore wind pattern that will bring strong wind gusts and dry conditions that will increase fire risk and may lead to unplanned power outages. Red Flag Warning Details: ⏰ When: Tuesday, … Continued

Red Flag Warning & Wind Advisory: Stay Prepared

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning and Wind Advisory that includes the City of Sonoma and the entire Sonoma Valley. Although the Wind Advisory primarily affects the hills and mountains around us, all residents must stay vigilant, as strong winds and dry conditions increase fire risk and may lead to unplanned … Continued

Heat Advisory Extended through Sunday

The Heat Advisory and County Health Advisory that have been in place this week have been extended through Sunday. Additionally, county cooling center operations have been extended through Saturday evening. While no current Fire Weather Warnings or Red Flag Warnings are expected in our region, the elevated fire risk due to ongoing weather conditions remains … Continued

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