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March 05, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Proclamation of a Local Health Emergency by Sonoma County Health Officer

This proclamation of a Local Health Emergency by a Sonoma County Health Officer was issued due to major winter storm events which resulted in major flooding in parts of Sonoma County. California Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency with respect to the same storms on February 28, 2019. Read full story


March 04, 2019

Deadline Extended for Nominating Housing Sites

Permit Sonoma will accept site nominations for rezoning for higher-density housing until the end of March 2019. Read full story


March 02, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Local Assistance Center to Open in Guerneville

Center opens on Sunday March 3 at noon to provide residents with services and support all in one place. Read full story


March 02, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

County Endures an Estimated $155 Million in Flood Damages

Initial assessments identify countywide damages for approximately 1,900 homes and 578 businesses. Read full story


March 02, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Debris Removal Resources

Flood debris drop-off sites available through March 4. Read full story


March 02, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Condado de Sonoma Abrirá Centro de Asistencia Local en Guerneville

El Centro de Asistencia Local abrirá el domingo al mediodía para proveer a los residentes con servicios y apoyo en un solo lugar. Read full story


March 02, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

El Condado Calcula $155 Millones en Daños por Inundaciones

Las evaluaciones iniciales identifican daños de aproximadamente 1,900 hogares y 578 negocios en todo el condado Read full story


March 02, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Reunión Comunitaria sobre Recuperación el Domingo 3 de Marzo

Información sobre recursos y servicios disponibles para recuperación después de la tormenta. Read full story


March 02, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Recursos de Remoción de Escombros

Sitios para deshacerse de los escombros que trajo la inundación disponibles hasta el 4 de marzo. Read full story


March 01, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Sonoma County Storm Update: Evacuation Orders Lifted

Sonoma County crews and partner agencies have conducted evaluations andhave determined it is safe to allow residents back into evacuation areas alongthe Russian River. The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office have sent notificationslifting evacuation orders. Please be aware that roads will still have somedebris. Use caution when entering theseareas. If you see road crews, please make way for them to get through to keepclearing debris. Read full story