Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness News & Updates

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Weather Awareness: Flood Watch and Wind Advisory Issued

Posted on November 19, 2024

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

Posted on November 18, 2024

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

Posted on November 4, 2024

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,...
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Smoke Advisory: Controlled Burn Planned in Sonoma Valley October 29th

Posted on October 26, 2024

Sonoma Valley Fire District will conduct an 18-acre controlled burn on Tuesday, October 29, on private property along Hawks Beard Road in the George Ranch area off Grove Street. This burn is part of ongoing fire prevention efforts to reduce grasses and surface fuels and create a buffer area between Grove Street and the George Ranch community....
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Prescribed Burn at Tolay Lake Regional Park October 23rd– Smoke May Be Visible in Sonoma

Posted on October 22, 2024

Residents of the City of Sonoma may notice smoke on Wednesday, October 23, due to a planned prescribed burn at Tolay Lake Regional Park, approximately 10 miles southwest of Sonoma Plaza. Sonoma County Regional Parks is conducting this controlled burn in partnership with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria (FIGR) and CAL FIRE. Fire crews...

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