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November 05, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Air Quality Health Advisory - Updated

Although containment of the Kincade Fire is progressing and theskies appear clearer, changing weather conditions over the next few days willlead to increased air pollution. Air quality levels are currently within thegood range due to offshore winds and decreasing smoke. Northerly winds near theRanch Fire in Tehama County will allow some smoke to move toward the Bay Area. Read full story


November 01, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Air Quality Health Advisory - Updated

Although containment of the Kincade Fire isprogressing and the skies appear clearer, changing weather conditions over thenext few days will lead to increased air pollution. Read full story


November 01, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Aviso de Salud de Calidad del Aire - Actualizado

Aunquela contención del incendio Kincade está progresando y el cielo parece másclaro, las cambiantes condiciones climáticas de los próximos días aumentara lacontaminación del aire. Read full story


November 01, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Animal Services Updates - November 1, 2019

AnimalServices mission continues to be providing highquality and compassionate care for our community’s domestic animals andlivestock. In the wake of the fires, our work has focused on the rescue,recovery and reunification of animals affected by the fires (and has not been limitedto domestic animals and livestock). Read full story


October 27, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Cold Weather "Code Blue" Advisory

2019-10-27 false Immediate Cold Weather "Code Blue" Advisory Santa Rosa CA Santa Rosa, CA – October 27, 2019  – Effective Sunday, October 27, 2019, Sonoma County is issuing a “code blue” cold weather advisory in response to the National Weather Service’s prediction for near freezing overn Read full story


October 27, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Aviso De Clima Frio “Código Azul”

2019-10-27 false Immediate Cold Weather "Code Blue" Advisory Santa Rosa CA Santa Rosa, CA – October 27, 2019  – Effective Sunday, October 27, 2019, Sonoma County is issuing a “code blue” cold weather advisory in response to the National Weather Service’s prediction for near freezing overn Read full story


October 17, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for CalFresh Healthy LivingNutrition Education Program

The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite you torespond to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Delivering Nutrition Educationfor CalFresh Healthy Living Nutrition Education program. Read full story


October 16, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Outbreak of Lung Injury Associated with E-Cigarette Use or Vaping

CDC, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), state and local health departments, and other clinical and public health partners are investigating a multi-state outbreak of lung injury associated with use of e-cigarette, or vaping, products Read full story


October 04, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Emergency and Pre-Hospital Medical Services System Ordinance

The Board of Supervisors will introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 28 of the Sonoma County Code (Emergency and Pre-Hospital Medical Services System). Read full story


September 24, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Heat Advisory and Possible Power Shut off

The National Weather Service is forecasting hot temperatures throughout the region and in Sonoma County over the next few days. Sonoma County will see high temperatures today Tuesday September 24, 2019 beginning at 11:00 am until 8:00 pm tomorrow September 25, 2019 with several areas in the County moving into the orange and red level HeatRisk forecast. Read full story