Category: Public Safety News

Public Safety Power Shutoff “WATCH” & Fire Weather Watch This Week

10/21, 5:50 PM – Read the latest information from PG&E and View a Potential Power Outage Map. 10/21, 3:30 PM – The National Weather Service has issued a ‘Fire Weather Watch’ due to gusty winds and low overnight humidity in the North Bay Area later this week. Due to these conditions, PG&E ‪has raised the … Continued

Sonoma County Residents: Power Shutoff Experience Survey

The PG&E Power Shutoff that began October 9, 2019, disrupted communities in Sonoma County as well as other areas across Northern California. The County of Sonoma requests that residents fill out a survey accessible from the link below. Their intent is to understand residents’ challenges and successes during this event, so the County can better … Continued

PG&E Power Shutoff & Restoration Updates, October 11, 2019, 10:00 AM

PG&E Power Shutoff & Restoration Updates, October 11, 2019, 10:00 AM:  •Sonoma City Hall has resumed regular hours and services. Open 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Closed 12 NOON – 1:00 PM for lunch. •The National Weather Service reports the fire weather threat has diminished despite continued dry conditions. Overnight temperatures continue to drop to … Continued

PG&E Power Shutoff & Restoration Update

Update, Thursday 10/10 at 6:30 PM. The PG&E power restoration process has begun and will continue, possibly for several days. While portions of the west side of Sonoma have been re-energized, much of the City and the Valley are still without power.  The City has not received any official notification from PG&E about when we can … Continued

Parts of City of Sonoma Report Power Restoration

Promising news from our friends at Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Authority & Sonoma Valley Hospital — both have had power restored as of 4:00 PM, Thursday, October 10, 2019. We have not received any official notification from PG&E about when we can expect full power restoration. PG&E has advised that it could take 1 … Continued

Power Outage Updates – October 9th, 8:00 AM

Good Morning Sonoma – here are latest #SonomaPSPS Updates – October, 9, 2019 – 8:00am >Red Flag Warning Through Thursday at 5PM >Be careful with generators, candles, and BBQ’s, one spark can start a major wildfire >Charging Center at Sonoma Veteran’s Building, 126 1st St W, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, please bring your own … Continued

Sonoma Responds to PG&E’s Power Shut-Off

This afternoon, the City of Sonoma (City) acted to prepare for a shutdown of Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) power to areas of Sonoma County including the City of Sonoma. PG&E has notified the City and Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Authority that they will activate their Public Safety Power Shut-Off protocols due to extreme … Continued

Fire Prevention Week Reminds Households to Plan Ahead

Permit Sonoma’s Fire Prevention Division invites the public to celebrate Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, 2019. The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) theme for the week “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” reminds the community to take action by developing and practicing a home fire escape plan. “The County of Sonoma is committed … Continued

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