Category: Public Safety News

Sonoma County Resident Experience Survey: Kincade Fire and PG&E De-Energization

The Kincade Fire PG&E Power Shutoff that began October 23, 2019, disrupted communities across Northern California. In this survey, Sonoma County asks residents to share: Specific problems or challenges experienced during this period and What was effective and helpful. Please tell your story through this survey. By understanding residents’ challenges and successes, the County can … Continued

Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Open House and Pancake Breakfast – November 17th

The Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Community Pancake Breakfast has been rescheduled for November 17th, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.  Come meet your local Firefighters! Breakfast is $5 for Adults & Kids 12 and Under are FREE. Activities: Learn and Experience Fire Safety Operate a Fire Hose Learn Hands-Only CPR Vehicle Extrication Demonstration Fire Engine … Continued

10/29/19, 5PM: Red Flag Warning, PSPS and Community Updates

10/29/19 at 5 PM:  Sonoma Valley is under high fire danger conditions with a Red Flag Warning through Wednesday afternoon. Preventing any new fires from starting is of critical importance, as is the readiness of all community members to respond to conditions that can change quickly.  Please stay alert and prepared. Areas of Sonoma Valley … Continued

10/28/19, 5 PM: Red Flag Warning & Power Shutoff Updates

10/28 at 5 PM:  The National Weather Service has issued a new Red Flag Warning for 8 AM Tuesday 10/29 through 4 PM Wednesday 10/30 that includes all of Sonoma County.  A Red Flag Warning is issued for weather events which may result in extreme fire behavior. As of 4 PM today, our area is … Continued

10/27, 3:00 PM – PSPS/Wind Advisory/Red Flag Update

10/27, 3:00 PM – The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for Sonoma County in effect from 8:00 PM Saturday, October, 26th to 11:00 AM, Monday, October 28th due to dangerously strong winds. Extreme fire conditions are in effect with strong north to northeast winds and low humidity through much of Sunday, Oct. … Continued

Communication Tools & Tips in a Power Outage

10/26/19:  As of this evening, almost all of the City of Sonoma continues to have power.  However, several areas of Sonoma Valley have been de-energized, and the predicted high wind conditions over the next 24-36 hours may result in unplanned power outages.  Because potential disruptions to electricity, internet service, or cell service can impact the … Continued

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