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STORM & RECOVERY UPDATE 1.14.23, 7:30PM
It’s another round of good news: we’ve avoided major flooding along the lower Russian River! NOAA is currently projecting that the Russian River will crest at 30 feet, two feet shy of flood stage, Sunday morning. Also, the County is launching a pilot program to open two Recovery Support Centers! Residents who were impacted by power outages, floods, evacuations, and tree falls need immediate assistance and it is too early to know whether FEMA funding will be available. This local funding is accessed by calling 2-1-1. Operators will pre-screen residents and then refer them to local community-based organizations to determine eligibility and receive direct financial assistance when they need it most. I am acutely aware of the geographic isolation of North Coast residents, and the severe windstorm impacts born by that area. We recognize the challenges North Coast residents would have in accessing services at the Recovery Support Centers. Direct outreach to impacted North Coast individuals and families will be taking place through the local school system and affordable housing providers. North Coast residents in need are encouraged to call 2-1-1. Read full story
USACE ANNOUNCES RELEASE AT COYOTE VALLEY DAM
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers San Francisco District (USACE) will begin a series of high-flow releases from Coyote Valley Dam at Lake Mendocino starting mid-day on Monday, Jan. 16, in response to reservoir levels and improving downstream conditions on the Russian River. No increased releases will occur at Warm Springs Dam at Lake Sonoma during this time. Read full story
January 13 Storm Update - 12:30 PM
Well, there’s some good news: around January 20 or 21, meteorologists are predicting that California will have a chance to dry out! (For the glass-half-empty portion of the crowd, yes, this means that we still have another week of wet, windy, and wild weather — so batten down the hatches, we’re still in this thing.) Read full story
Notice of Public Hearing: Sonoma County Housing Authority Annual PHA Plan for FY 2023-2024
The Sonoma County Community Development Committee, in its capacity as the governing body of the Sonoma County Housing Authority, will hold a public hearing on March 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the hearing room of the Sonoma County Community Development Commission located at 1440 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa, CA. Read full story
2023 Energy & Resilience Workshop Series Expanded to Include In-person Events
The County of Sonoma, Climate Action and Resiliency Division is pleased to announce the latest homeowner workshops in an on-going series for those interested in learning more about the benefits of making improvements that will help make your home more energy efficient and resilient. Read full story
Notice of Amendment to Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Funding Timeline
Notice is hereby given that the date of the meeting for the Continuum of Care Board (CoC) review of public services applications for Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund (LMIHAF) and Community Development Block Grant – Cares Act (CDBG-CV funding recommendations has been changed from January 23, 2023, to February 22, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. Read full story
Lynda Hopkins speaks with NPR regarding heavy rain and high winds - January 11, 2023
California's Sonoma County, north of San Francisco, is experiencing continuing episodes of heavy rain and high winds from a series of atmospheric rivers. Robin Young of NPR's Here & Now speaks with Supervisor Lynda Hopkins. Read full story
January 10 Storm Update - 3:30 PM
NOAA's afternoon forecast indicates that the River will crest again on Thursday evening at 32.4' so we are back in possible-flood mode, albeit minor-flood mode. Here’s what we know about PG&E’s service restoration efforts:PG&E currently has more than four dozen crews active in Sonoma County, including mutual aid crews from Idaho and Washington. As of yesterday afternoon there were over 160 separate storm-related outage incidents. Crews have repaired equipment and restored electric power associated with over 120 outages since Thursday, but new and additional outages have occurred which each subsequent storm. Community support center services are ongoing in Occidental, Guerneville, Bodega Bay, and Fort Ross. While we cannot turn your lights back on, we will continue to respond to your needs as best we can. Please email our awesome team at District5@sonoma-county.org if there’s anything we can do to help you. Read full story