Some properties within or downstream of the burn areas may be at increased risk for flash flooding, mudflows and debris flows during periods of intense rainfall. Specific areas of risk have been identified by the County on a Post-Fire Hazard Assessment Map. You can learn more about the map in the News on sonomacountyrecovers.org. Visit … Continued
The Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce is conducting one-on-one outreach to local businesses to assess needs, and is also collecting information on available resources for businesses affecting by the fires, including employment issues and economic injury as well as direct fire damage. The Sonoma County Economic Development Board is providing business resources on their fire … Continued
Unfortunately, after a disaster can be a time when scam artists and unscrupulous people may try to take advantage of victims and the generosity of the community. The Sonoma County Office of the District Attorney has put out some information on their Consumer Alerts page regarding “Wildfire Disaster – Price Gouging and Disaster Scams“. It … Continued
The Sonoma Valley Regional Library, located at 755 West Napa St., is part of the Sonoma County Library System. A local Library Advisory Board provides information and make recommendations to the County Library Commission and the Library Director on matters affecting library service based on input from the Sonoma Valley service area. The Friends of the … Continued
The top priority at this time appears to be financial donations. Various organizations have established fundraisers; the focus may vary. Among them: Sonoma Strong Fire Relief and Recovery by Sonoma Valley Rotary Sonoma County Resilience Fund North Bay Fire Relief Rebuild Wine Country If you would like to volunteer your time to help those affected … Continued
Learn more at CAL FIRE’s Ready For Wildfire website, and be sure to sign up for Nixle alerts from the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.
Information on roads in the unincorporated area of Sonoma County that are closed or have restricted access can be found at the County’s road closures map and road conditions page.
Since the North Bay fires began, about 359,000 PG&E customers lost electric power and about 42,000 lost gas service. PG&E has now restored service to all who can receive it. PG&E has asked the CPUC to waive fees involved with getting temporary power for rebuilding. Customers affected by the fires can go to www.pge.com/cco to sign up … Continued
(707) 565-3856 or 2-1-1. This is the number to call regarding information and recovery resources.
The City’s referendum-approved leaf blower ordinance prohibits use of gas-powered leaf blowers. Electric leaf blowers may be used Monday through Saturday (excepting holidays) between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Additional information can be found in this summary of the City’s leafblower ordinance.
