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The latest press releases issued by the County of Sonoma on Covid-19, wildfire recovery and other emergency response efforts will be posted as they are issued.

Alerts, Warnings & Orders

Wildfire Alert

 Wildfire Alert 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

The evacuation warning has been upgraded to an EVACUATION ORDER for E1 due to multiple power lines down. Highway 1 is not passable from the Mendocino County line to Jenner, and two additional miles north, south and west to the coast.

Evacuations ORDERS for City of Cotati- Sonoma County Zones G1 & G2, Old Redwood Hwy to E Railroad and N Myrtle are still active.

Old Redwood Hwy South thru Cotati has been CLOSED at Eucalyptus to prevent travel into the fire. Please evacuate NORTH to get out of town.
Evacuation WARNING for Zones J1 & H2. Please be prepared to leave if ordered.

SHELTERS include:

Sonoma County Fairgrounds
1350 Bennett Valley Rd,
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Large Animals-OK

Cloverdale Citrus Fair – Opening 6 p.m. May 18, 2023
1 Citrus Fair Drive
Cloverdale, CA, 95425

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Monkeypox (MPX) Pandemic

 Monkeypox (MPX) Pandemic 120 120 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

The County of Sonoma has declared a local emergency in March 2020 to respond to the MPX virus in our community. The County is aligned with the State of California on MPX guidelines

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SoCo Emergency News

Sonoma County Opening Recovery Support Centers With Focus on Equitable Recovery for Residents Most Impacted by January Storms

 Sonoma County Opening Recovery Support Centers With Focus on Equitable Recovery for Residents Most Impacted by January Storms 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Sonoma County Transit running bus services between Monte Rio, Guerneville, Forestville and Sonoma County Fairgrounds

 Sonoma County Transit running bus services between Monte Rio, Guerneville, Forestville and Sonoma County Fairgrounds 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Sonoma County Opens New Community Support Centers to Serve Residents Impacted by Storms

 Sonoma County Opens New Community Support Centers to Serve Residents Impacted by Storms 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Sonoma County opens Fort Ross community support center to serve residents impacted by storms

 Sonoma County opens Fort Ross community support center to serve residents impacted by storms 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Sonoma County issues evacuation warning for low-lying areas along the Russian River

 Sonoma County issues evacuation warning for low-lying areas along the Russian River 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Sonoma County opens Emergency Operations Center in response to storms and possible flooding; issues public safety advisory

 Sonoma County opens Emergency Operations Center in response to storms and possible flooding; issues public safety advisory 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

COVID News

Twelve Bay Area Health Officers to Lift Most Indoor Mask Mandates on February 16

 Twelve Bay Area Health Officers to Lift Most Indoor Mask Mandates on February 16 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Sonoma County clarifies health order to allow 50 spectators at indoor events

 Sonoma County clarifies health order to allow 50 spectators at indoor events 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Sonoma County Health Officer issues appeal for residents to voluntarily stay home; restricts large gatherings

 Sonoma County Health Officer issues appeal for residents to voluntarily stay home; restricts large gatherings 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

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Glass Fire Recovery News

PG&E begins tree hauling program for Glass and LNU Lightning Complex fires

 PG&E begins tree hauling program for Glass and LNU Lightning Complex fires 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

City and County Set Deadline for Private Fire Debris Removal

 City and County Set Deadline for Private Fire Debris Removal 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Deadline to Submit Paperwork for Phase 2 Debris Removal Extended to Feb. 1

 Deadline to Submit Paperwork for Phase 2 Debris Removal Extended to Feb. 1 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Deadline to Submit Paperwork for Phase 2 Debris Removal Extended to January 15, 2021

 Deadline to Submit Paperwork for Phase 2 Debris Removal Extended to January 15, 2021 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Press Release: State’s debris removal program set to begin December 1, 2020

 Press Release: State’s debris removal program set to begin December 1, 2020 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

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Walbridge/Meyers Fire Recovery News

PG&E begins tree hauling program for Glass and LNU Lightning Complex fires

 PG&E begins tree hauling program for Glass and LNU Lightning Complex fires 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

City and County Set Deadline for Private Fire Debris Removal

 City and County Set Deadline for Private Fire Debris Removal 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Deadline to Submit Paperwork for Phase 2 Debris Removal Extended to Feb. 1

 Deadline to Submit Paperwork for Phase 2 Debris Removal Extended to Feb. 1 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Deadline to Submit Paperwork for Phase 2 Debris Removal Extended to January 15, 2021

 Deadline to Submit Paperwork for Phase 2 Debris Removal Extended to January 15, 2021 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Press Release: State’s debris removal program set to begin December 1, 2020

 Press Release: State’s debris removal program set to begin December 1, 2020 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

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