Weekly roundup for June 28, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following:

1. Sonoma County Point Fire contained, fire season reminders
2. Upcoming public workshops on disaster recovery
3. Sonoma County Library announces Summer Reading Program
4. Latest Sonoma County career opportunities

POINT Fire 100% Contained, fire season reminders

The Point Fire is now officially 100 percent contained thanks to the dedicated firefighters and support personnel who quickly mobilized in response.

Let’s show our support for these dedicated public servants by making sure that we’re ready for the next emergency:

• Sign up for alerts: https://socoemergency.org/receive-alerts/
• Know your zone: https://socoemergency.org/get-ready/evacuation-map/
• Have a go-bag ready: https://socoemergency.org/get-ready/build-a-kit/

Because 95 percent of California wildfires are caused by human activity, here are some things we all can do to keep our communities safe:

• Mow your lawn before 10 a.m. – keep a fire extinguisher or hose nearby and never mow if it’s windy or excessively dry.
• Avoid using power tools that create sparks near dry vegetation.
• Fully extinguish campfires – drown, stir, feel.
• Keep grills away from dry vegetation.
• Maintain vehicles to prevent sparks – secure all chains and remove dragging parts.
• Follow local burn regulations and bans – plan, verify, apply.
• Clear dry leaves and debris from your yard.

Remember, one less spark equals one less wildfire.

Learn more: https://www.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/wildfire-prevention

Get additional preparedness tips: https://socoemergency.org/get-ready/

Community workshops on disaster recovery
The Sonoma County Department of Emergency Management invites participation in one of its upcoming community engagement workshops to support the County in the development of a Recovery Operations Plan.

The workshops are designed to gather feedback and learn about residents’ experiences and how the County can effectively recover from disasters.

Workshop dates and registration links:

• July 17 at 5:30 p.m. at Finley Community Center in Santa Rosa https://socoemergency.org/event/recovery-operations-plan-community-resident-workshop-2/
• July 18 at 5:30 p.m., location TBD
  https://socoemergency.org/event/recovery-operations-plan-community-resident-workshop-3/
• August 3 at 10 a.m. via Zoom

https://socoemergency.org/event/recovery-operations-plan-community-resident-workshop-4/

Each workshop covers the same content and space is limited. Please join to share your stories and help build a strong, resilient community.

Sonoma County library launches summer reading program

Sonoma County Library’s Summer Reading Program is officially underway with more than 525,000 minutes of reading already logged by participants in just the first three weeks.

Anyone of any age can join the fun and the program runs through August 10. Sign up online or at a local branch. Participants earn points for every book read or listened to, whether it is from the library or home, or in English, Spanish, Braille or any other language.

Participants have a chance to win prizes, including a hot air balloon ride for two.

Learn more about the program and sign up here:

https://sonomalibrary.org/browse/audience/kids-families/summerreading

Latest Sonoma County career oportunities

The County of Sonoma has been named one of the top mid-sized employers in the U.S. for the third year in a row by Forbes magazine.

To join a dynamic team and dive into detailed job descriptions, visit the career portal at: https://bit.ly/3Js0XOg. 

If you prefer to chat instead, please contact the helpful team at Human Resources at (707) 565-2331.