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When to Call 211 and 911

211 Sonoma County is connecting people to health information, social services and referrals through a comprehensive resource database. Turn to 211 for information and support—whether financial, domestic, health or disaster-related. 211 is a free, confidential referral and information helpline and website that connects people of all ages and from all communities to the essential health...

10/23, 5:00 PM - Power Shutoff Update from the City of Sonoma

PG&E proactively shut off power to parts of the City of Sonoma (City) and Sonoma Valley beginning at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, October 23rd. See the PG&E outage map. Power restoration is expected to begin at noon on Thursday with most restoration expected to be completed by the end of the day on Thursday with...

City of Sonoma Prepares to Respond to Potential Power Shutoff Wednesday (10/23)

The City of Sonoma is preparing to respond to the impacts of a possible power shutoff conducted by PG&E. The agency informed City and County officials that Sonoma County is under a Public Safety Power Shutoff  (PSPS) "Watch,” and current weather conditions may lead to a de-energization event beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, October 23, 2019. PG&E...

How do I deal with the potential loss of phone or internet service in an emergency or extended power outage?

During an emergency, disruptions to electricity, internet service, or cell service can impact the ways we communicate and receive information.  Some important reminders: During a prolonged power outage, the ability of public safety officials to reach you using traditional alert and warning tools may be limited.  In the City of Sonoma and the rest of...

Red Flag Warning for North Bay Wednesday (10/23) at Noon - Thursday (10/24) at 4PM

The US National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the North Bay including Sonoma County beginning Wednesday (10/23) at Noon to Thursday (10/24) at 4 pm. A Red Flag Warning is issued for weather events which may result in extreme fire behavior that will occur within 24 hours. A Red Flag Warning is the...

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...

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...

Last Day to Take Business Owner Planned Power Shutoff Survey

‼️ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS‼️ As a result of the recent PG&E Power Shutoff event, we have developed a brief survey to help the County of Sonoma and other local organizations understand the impacts to local businesses and the economy, as well as develop resources to assist local businesses. The data in this survey will be used...

Meet Kristina Tierney, Our New Associate Planner

The City of Sonoma is pleased to introduce Associate Planner Kristina Tierney. Kristina is a land use and environmental planner with fifteen years of experience, including 10 years as a planner for Marin County. Kristina specializes in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has worked on large infrastructure projects all over California. She has...

City Council Meeting - October 21st

A regular meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, October 21st at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda including a presentation on the recent PG&E power shutoff event, items on the consent calendar and staff reports on our CivicWeb Portal. Items to be considered on the regular schedule include: Proposed Safe Parking Program at...

What if I will need electricity and battery-dependent Assistive Technology or Medical Devices during a power shutoff?

It is important to plan ahead. Update your contact information with PG&E at pge.com/mywildfirealerts or call 1-866-743-6589. If you use a medical or life support device to treat ongoing medical conditions, apply for PG&E's Medical Baseline Program. If you qualify, you'll receive a lower rate on your monthly energy bill and receive extra notifications in advance...

What should I do to prepare for a power outage?

Among the questions to consider in preparing for an extended power outage: How will I receive warnings and alerts about planned power outages?  When possible, PG&E will notify customers in advance of a possible Public Safety Power Shutoff.  Register for PG&E’s Wildfire Safety Shutoff Alerts.  Links to PG&E "look-up" resources on possible/current outages can be...

When and where will PG&E activate a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)? For how long?

A combination of criteria are used by PG&E in activating a Public Safety Power Shutoff, which may include a Red Flag Warning declared by the National Weather Service, low humidity levels, forecasted sustained winds, conditions of dry fuel, and on-the-ground real-time information. The most likely electric lines to be considered for shutting off for safety will...

What is a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)?

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is expanding its Community Wildfire Safety Program. This includes proactively turning off electric power for safety (Public Safety Power Shutoff) when extreme fire danger conditions are forecasted, to help reduce the likelihood of an ignition.  Learn more about Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) at prepareforpowerdown.com.

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...

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...

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...

Power Outage Updates - October 10th, 9:30 AM

Updates - October 10, 2019: 9:30 AM Sonoma Valley experienced high winds overnight, but there was no fire activity in Sonoma County or neighboring communities.  The Red Flag Warning for our area has been extended through 5 pm today. PG&E has not yet initiated the re-energization process, which includes checking for downed lines.  With a...

Power Outage Updates – October 9th, 5:30 pm

Updates, October 9, 2019: 5:30 PM National Weather Service reports that a high wind weather event is expected with high confidence after sunset today (10/9) through early morning tomorrow (10/10). The City has activated its Emergency Operation Center to mobilize resources to address the power loss and increased fire threat, and SVFRA has increased staffing...

List of Businesses Open During Power Shutoff

The Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau is keeping a list of businesses that are open in Sonoma Valley despite the power shutoff. Be advised that while the page is being updated regularly, information may change. You can find the list at: www.sonomavalley.com/open

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