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Official Sources of Information in Sonoma County

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Identifying official sources of emergency information is important so that during an emergency all members of the community have direct access to accurate and timely facts. This will allow everyone to be make the best decisions for themselves and their families.

Make time now to identify your local sources of official information. Subscribe to official emergency alerts from trusted sources and follow social media accounts on the platforms you are comfortable using. See below for a vetted list of official sources from authorities in Sonoma County:

County of Sonoma

County of Sonoma

Public Infrastructure

Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office

Sonoma County REDCOM

Sonoma County Behavior Health

Sonoma County Fire District

Sonoma County Animal Services

Cities and Towns

In a 9-1-1 outage, you can contact your local agency directly through the dispatch number located below.

Cloverdale Police Department

Fort Ross Volunteer Fire Department

City of Petaluma

City of Santa Rosa

City of Sonoma

City of Cotati

City of Healdsburg

Rohnert Park Public Safety

Sebastopol Police Department

Town of Windsor

State Agencies

CalFIRE Lake-Napa Unit

California Highway Patrol – Santa Rosa

Cal Trans Quick Maps & State Highway Status

Federal Agencies

National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area/Monterey California

U.S. Air Quality Index – Air Now

Education Organizations

Santa Rosa Junior College

Sonoma County Office of Education

Sonoma State University

Regional Resources*

211 Sonoma

Pulsepoint App

Watch Duty

 

*The County does not warrant the accuracy of the information from any of these resources.

ALERTWildfire Cameras

 

Air Quality Management Districts

Frequently asked questions

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Are there ways to differentiate between official sources of information and non-official sources?

A good way to identify an official source of information is to visit your city’s or the county’s website. On most local government websites there is a page dedicated to contact information and official social media accounts. Many city websites end in “.org” or “.gov.” Double check to make sure you are visiting the official webpage, not a private site or an employee group.

Some best practices to avoid rumors or unverified information include:

  • Watch out for websites that end in “.com.co” as they are often fake versions of real sources.
  • Odd domain or usernames/handles generally equal odd and rarely truthful news.
  • Posts with bad grammar, inconsistent capitalization, or all caps are good indicators for unprofessional and unverified content.
  • Read beyond the headline. If a provocative headline drew your attention, read a little further before you decide to pass along the shocking information.
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Why is official information preferable?

Local governments and public safety agencies proactively share critical health and safety information once it has been verified. This process ensures that residents receive accurate information as soon as possible. Unofficial sources may collect information from a large number of unverified sources or report on hearsay which may be misleading at best and dangerous at worse.

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What should I do in the event of a 9-1-1 outage? Who do I call?

Call your city or town’s local dispatch number in the event of a 9-1-1 outage during an emergency. Individuals in unincorporated areas can call the sheriff’s dispatch number 707-565-2121. You can also call REDCOM, Sonoma County’s centralized emergency Fire and EMS dispatching center at 707-568-5992. Your local agency’s contact information is located above.

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