With the first significant rainfall of the season expected this weekend, we strongly encourage you to take time to prepare for upcoming storms. 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 available … Continued
UPDATE 10/11, The National Weather Service upgraded the Fire Weather Watch to a RED FLAG WARNING for the North Bay Mountains is in effect through 5pm Tuesday – WIND ADVISORY in effect for the entire region 9am – 8pm Monday While no PG&E PSPS outages have been announced for Sonoma Valley, we encourage you to … Continued
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty north to northeast winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening (9/29) to 11 AM (9/30) Thursday for North Bay Mountains focused on the Vaca and Mayacamas ranges in Napa County and including the border area of Sonoma and … Continued
The National Weather Service upgraded the Fire Weather Watch issued yesterday to a Red Flag Warning for much of the Bay Area including the North Bay Hills due to dry northerly offshore winds that are expected to arrive at 11 pm Sunday night. The initial burst of winds will occur while humidity values remain fairly moist. … Continued
UPDATE 9/19 1:00 PM: The National Weather Service upgraded the Fire Weather Watch issued yesterday to a Red Flag Warning for much of the Bay Area including the North Bay Hills due to dry northerly offshore winds that are expected to arrive at 11 pm Sunday night. The initial burst of winds will occur while humidity … Continued
Read the full press release in English and Spanish. As part of National Emergency Preparedness Month, the City of Sonoma (City) and Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) are sponsoring, “Breathe Sonoma” – a community preparedness and resiliency event to be held as part of the Tuesday Farmers Market on the Sonoma Plaza on September … Continued
If you own or manage a business in Sonoma, it’s important to be prepared for PG&E’s Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program to proactively turn off the power for safety during periods of extreme wildfire danger. The City of Sonoma is sharing information to help community members plan for the potential impacts of an extended … Continued
By this time, it’s likely you have heard about or been impacted by PG&E’s Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program to proactively turn off the power for safety during periods of extreme wildfire danger. If weather forecasts indicate gusty winds and dry conditions, combined with heightened fire risk, PG&E may turn off the electricity serving … Continued
UPDATED 9/9, 2:00 PM: The National Weather Service upgraded the Fire Weather Watch issued yesterday to a Red Flag Warning for much of the Bay Area including all of Sonoma County for dry lightning potential from Thursday afternoon (9/9) through Friday morning (9/10). Thunderstorms will be more dry than wet, and given how dry vegetation … Continued
As part of its ongoing response to the state’s drought conditions and to identify trees that could cause a wildfire or power outage, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will conduct aerial patrols in Sonoma County starting Tuesday, August 31 as part of the company’s Vegetation Management Program. Foot patrols are also underway. Depending on … Continued
