>>En español<< Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) offers several programs to assist customers during a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) which occurs during severe weather to prevent wildfires. For those customers who need electricity for very specific needs, such as charging and operating medical devices or running their well pumps, having a battery or … Continued
PG&E hosts online webinars throughout each year for anyone who is interested in learning more about their Community Wildfire Safety Program including Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). These virtual gatherings allow community members to learn more about wildfire safety and emergency preparedness, meet with PG&E representatives, ask questions and share feedback. Customers are encouraged to … Continued
The County of Sonoma has released official evacuation zone maps, including the City of Sonoma and incorporated Sonoma Valley, designed to help residents be ready for any emergency that may require them to evacuate their homes, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office announced today. Read the full press release in English and Spanish. In the past, … Continued
The following is a press release from the County of Sonoma The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has announced the enactment of a burn suspension, beginning at 12:01 a.m. Monday, May 10, 2021, which bans all outdoor burning. According to CAL FIRE, California is entering its second consecutive dry year and … Continued
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of the Bay Area including the North Bay Hills in effect from 11:00 p.m. tonight (Friday) to 6:00 a.m. Monday due to forecasted dry offshore winds out of the northeast, low humidity and dryer than normal vegetation. Wind speeds of 15 to 30 … Continued
The Sheriff’s Office is giving away evacuation tags to residents living in unincorporated Sonoma County and our contract cities, including Sonoma. Evacuation tags are a new tool to help quickly ensure that neighborhoods are evacuated during a disaster. Residents tie the tag in a location that is highly visible when they evacuate. This saves time … Continued
It’s a dry year – spring wildflowers and annual grasses are already starting to dry, and it’s time to think about Vegetation Management and Weed Abatement. Vegetation Management and Weed Abatement play a critical role in reducing potential fire hazards. The Sonoma Valley Fire and Rescue Authority‘s (SVFRA) Annual Weed Abatement Program is in full … Continued
Weather Update: An atmospheric river is heading our way. Rain and wind will start this afternoon and peak winds of 60+ mph in the coastal areas are projected to occur between 7-9 PM, according to the National Weather Service. The heaviest rain is expected this evening and will continue until after midnight. The City of … Continued
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Bay Area, including Sonoma, Tuesday afternoon – Thursday afternoon and a High Wind Watch from 7:00 PM Tuesday – 10:00 AM Wednesday due to an incoming atmospheric weather event. The moderate atmospheric river is expected to bring prolonged periods of moderate to heavy … Continued
Sonoma County and the City of Sonoma are partnering to update the Countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan. What is hazard mitigation planning? It is a way for the County to help reduce the impacts of future hazards by planning based on what we’ve learned and the resources available. You can get involved now! We want to know … Continued
