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County Storm Update 2: Evacuation Order Issued
The latest prediction from theCalifornia Nevada River Forecast Center indicates the Russian River will reachminor flood stages of 32 feet at 7 pm tonight, and it is anticipated that itwill peak at 11 pm tomorrow, February 27, at a crest of 46.1 feet atGuerneville. It is expected that the Russian River will recede below floodlevels, at 32 feet, at 10 pm on Thursday, February 28th.In response, theSonoma County Sheriff’s Office issued evacuation orders to residents livingnear the Russian River floodway and its tributaries through the Wireless EmergencyAlert system (WEA), SoCoAlert and other social media tools. If you are planningto evacuate, we recommend you evacuate now to help clear the roads foremergency vehicles this evening. Read full story
County Storm Update: Heavy Rain Brings Back Risk of Russian River Flooding, Flash Floods and Mudslides to Sonoma County
The National Weather Service has issued several alerts due to the strong winter storm forecasted to pass over Sonoma County today through Wednesday night, February 27, 2019. With the forecasted wind and rain, there is a significant risk for Russian River flooding, flash floods and mudslides across Sonoma County, including the areas that burned in the October 2017 wildfires. Due to the forecasted increased risks, Sonoma County will activate its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) beginning at 8:00 A.M. tomorrow, Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Read full story
Actualización sobre Tormenta: Fuertes Lluvias Generan Nuevo Riesgo de Desbordamiento del Rio Russian, Inundaciones Repentinas y Deslizamientos en el Condado de Sonoma
El Servicio Nacional de Meteorología ha emitido varias alertas en relación a la tormenta invernal que pasa por el Condado de Sonoma desde este hoy hasta hasta el miércoles 27 de febrero en la noche. Las lluvias y fuertes vientos que se pronostican generan un riesgo significativo de que el rio Russian se desborde, y que hayan inundaciones repentinas y derrumbes de tierra a lo largo del Condado de Sonoma, incluyendo las áreas quemadas por los incendios de octubre de 2017. Read full story
County Storm Update: Heavy Rain Brings Back Risk of Russian River Flooding, Flash Floods and Mudslides to Sonoma County
The National Weather Service has issued several alerts due to the strong winter storm forecasted to pass over Sonoma County today through Wednesday night, February 27, 2019. With the forecasted wind and rain, there is a significant risk for Russian River flooding, flash floods and mudslides across Sonoma County, including the areas that burned in the October 2017 wildfires. Read full story
Attention Sonoma County Women: Speak Up, So CSW Can Speak Out on Your Behalf!
All local women are encouraged to participate in the Voices of Sonoma County Women project, sponsored by the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). Read full story
Commission on the Status ofWomen Accepting Applications for the 2019-20 Junior Commissioner Project
Commission on the Status ofWomen Accepting Applications for the 2019-20 Junior Commissioner Project Read full story
Renewal Enterprise District JPA
In the months following the 2017 wildfires, there was heightened awareness of the importance of ensuring County-wide economic vitality by meeting housing development goals. Read full story
Sonoma County Storm Update 5: Debris RemovalResources
To assist residents and businesses affected by Russian River flooding, Sonoma County Transportation and Public Works Department in collaboration with Recology will provide two debris removal clean-up events over the next two weekends. In addition, Sonoma County Waste Management Agency will provide the opportunity to dispose of toxic materials at one location on Tuesday, March 12th, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Read full story
Actualización sobre Tormenta #5: Recursos para Limpieza de Desechos
Conel fin de asistir a los residentes y negocios afectados por la inundación delrío Russian, el Departamento de Transporte y Obras Públicas del Condado deSonoma, en colaboración con Recology, facilitará dos espacios durante lospróximos dos fines de semana para deshacerse de los desechos que trajo lainundación. Read full story
Sonoma County Storm Update 5: Debris RemovalResources
To assist residents and businesses affected by Russian River flooding, Sonoma County Transportation and Public Works Department in collaboration with Recology will provide two debris removal clean-up events over the next two weekends. In addition, Sonoma County Waste Management Agency will provide the opportunity to dispose of toxic materials at one location on Tuesday, March 12th, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Read full story