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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 15, 2019 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

Recruitment open for IOLERO’s new full-timeProgram Manager position

IOLERO’s Department Analyst (working title: Program Manager) position is now open for applications. Read full story


October 10, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Información Sobre Apagón: PG&E Corte de Energia, Aviso de Alerta Roja, Fuertes Vientos

PG&E implemento primera fase de corte de energía en el Condado de Sonoma. Esto es el resultado de las condiciones del clima severo que ha puesto en alto riesgo de incendios, especialmente vientos fuertes y baja humedad. Aproximadamente 200,000 residentes del Condado de Sonoma han sido afectados. Read full story


October 10, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Fact Sheet: PG&E Power Shutoff, Red Flag Warning, Wind Advisory

PG&E implemented the scheduled power shutoff across areas in Sonoma County. This is due to severe weather conditions that carry significant fire risk, specifically high winds and low humidity. Approximately 200,000 Sonoma County residents have been affected. Read full story


October 09, 2019 | Auditor-Controller Treasurer-Tax Collector Department

Public Safety Power Shutdown - EFS Impacts - Update

The Sonoma County EFS Support Organization is not experiencing a power outage. Normal business operations have resumed. Read full story


October 08, 2019 | Auditor-Controller Treasurer-Tax Collector Department

Public Safety Power Shutdown - EFS Impacts

The Sonoma County EFS Support Organization has been advised PG&E may be conducting a planned power outage. Read full story


October 08, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

County Offices and Services - Availability during Power Outage

Due to the power outage, many County offices will be closed, some services will be limited, and some public meetings will be canceled. Read full story


October 07, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Fact Sheet – PG&E Power Shutoff & Fire Weather Watch

A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Sonoma County from Wednesday 5 a.m. (10/9) to Thursday 5 p.m. for strong and gusty offshore winds and low humidity. PG&E has issued a Public Safety Power Shutoff Watch for Wednesday, October 9th, 2019 at 4:00 a.m. until Thursday, October 10th, 2019 at noon affecting the County. If fire weather conditions persist, PG&E may potentially shut power off. Read full story


October 07, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Informacion Importante Corte de Energia de PG&E

El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional ha emitido una Vigilancia de Incendios Climáticos y incluye a todo el condado de Sonoma con la excepción de la cordillera de la costa comenzando el miércoles a las 5 a.m. (10/9) hasta el jueves a las 5 p.m., por vientos marinos fuertes y racheados y poca humedad. Read full story


October 04, 2019 | Office of the District Attorney

Deadline to File Claim for PG&E Wildfire Fund

PG&E has established a $100 Million emergency relief fund to help wildfire victims in need of immediate financial assistance to help defer costs for housing, food, medical and other normal living expenses. Read full story