Are schools closed?
To determine if local schools are closed as a result of the PG&E power shutoffs, please see this Sonoma County Office of Education webpage: https://www.scoe.org/storm-update.html
read moreTo determine if local schools are closed as a result of the PG&E power shutoffs, please see this Sonoma County Office of Education webpage: https://www.scoe.org/storm-update.html
read moreIn order for PG&E to restore power after a PG&E power shutoff event, first the utility is required to inspect the lines to determine if they have been damaged in…
read moreAs defined by the National Weather Service, a Red Flag Warning means any combination of warm temperatures, very low humidities, dry fuels, the possibility of dry lightning strikes and strong…
read moreIf your electricity has been shut down due to a PG&E power shutoff, PG&E has opted to preemptively shut off electrical transmission along power lines that the utility has deemed…
read moreA Public Safety Power Shutoff is the name that the utility Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) uses to describe a proactive shutoff of electricity. PG&E may declare a PG&E power…
read moreThe Community Organizations Active in Disasters (COAD), Sonoma County’s collective is promoting donations through gift cards and direct cash donations as they are the best way to support families and…
read moreAir quality in many parts of the state are unhealthy due to the increasing number of wildfires. Please stay indoors as much as possible when air quality is poor. This…
read moreUnder the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), emergency shelters must not exclude or deny benefits to people with disabilities. Public safety officials and shelter operators are working to identify care…
read moreIf possible, use a taxi or ride-share service (e.g., Uber, Lyft) to transport you to the care and shelter site. If you are unable to coordinate a ride, or you…
read moreIn the event of a power outage, most of Sonoma County’s water and sewer systems are supported by back-up power. In the event of an outage that lasts 24 hours…
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