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On Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 0900, a major earthquake occurred in the East San Francisco Bay. Preliminary reports indicate a 7.0 magnitude earthquake on the Hayward Fault, with an epicenter near the city of Fremont. The rupture has resulted in ground shaking and damage within 19 California counties, including throughout Sonoma County.
Small aftershocks have followed the initial earthquake (maximum magnitude 4.3) causing most people to abandon structures (except single family wood frame homes) and seek open ground.
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On Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 0900, a major earthquake occurred in the East San Francisco Bay. Preliminary reports indicate a 7.0 magnitude earthquake on the Hayward Fault, with an epicenter near the city of Fremont. The rupture has resulted in ground shaking and damage within 19 California counties, including throughout Sonoma County.
Highway blockages include I-80, I-280, I-580, I-680, I-880, and US 101. The public should not travel on roadways as major gridlock occurs.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is issuing an air quality advisory for smoke for Wednesday, June 26, due to smoke from numerous earthquake-related fires around the Bay Area.
Sonoma County health officer issues health order requiring the boiling of water
Use bottled or boiled water for drinking, and to prepare and cook food.
Non-residents are requested to avoid the Bellevue area in Santa Rosa–the borders are Highway 101 on the east, Todd Road on the south, Stony Point Road on the west and Bellevue Avenue on the north.
Our region has the potential to experience a number of threats and hazards which may require an action such as evacuating, sheltering in place or preparing for extreme weather. The following incidents are not current emergencies, however will populate with the latest information in the case of an incident.
The County of Sonoma Department of Emergency Management serves as the primary coordination point for emergency management activities affecting more than one jurisdiction and the unincorporated areas of the county. The department is responsible for the mitigation, preparedness, planning, coordination of response, and recovery activities related to county emergencies and disasters. During an emergency, this portion of the website will populate with the most current information.
Past emergency information
These situations, emergencies, and hazards are no longer public emergencies.
