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October 26, 2019 10:16 PM

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Seguridad de Generador, Parrilla y la Estufa de Campamento

Evite la intoxicación por monóxido de carbono y los incendios en la casa: los generadores, las estufas de campamento o las parrillas de carbón deben utilizarse siempre al aire libre…

October 26, 2019 10:15 PM

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Seguridad de Tráfico

Una cantidad significativa de intersecciones a lo largo del Condado de Sonoma se verá afectada esta fin de semana si PG&E implementa un corte de energía. Se anima a los…

October 26, 2019 8:33 PM

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Información Especifica de Jurisdicción

City of Santa Rosa: Citybus Ofrecerá Servicio Extendido Al Centro De Recursos Comunitario En El Salón De Veteranos: Mientras el Centro de Recursos Comunitario permanezca abierto, CityBus agregará viajes adicionales…

September 4, 2019 4:43 PM

There is a major fire in Lake County, but I didn’t get an alert. Why? http://socotestpsa.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information //socotestpsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png September 4, 2019 4:43 PM September 4, 2019 4:43 PM

There is a major fire in Lake County, but I didn’t get an alert. Why?

You will receive alerts if there is a threat to your life or property. We may issue advisories on Nixle of a non-emergency nature.

September 4, 2019 4:42 PM

I am hard of hearing. How will I get notified? http://socotestpsa.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information //socotestpsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png September 4, 2019 4:42 PM September 4, 2019 4:42 PM

I am hard of hearing. How will I get notified?

Sign up at SoCoAlert.com. SoCoAlert can send messages via Telecommunications Device for the Deaf. If you are hard of hearing, or have any disability that makes notification more difficult, please…

September 4, 2019 4:40 PM

Which is the best method for receiving alerts? http://socotestpsa.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information //socotestpsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png September 4, 2019 4:40 PM September 4, 2019 4:40 PM

Which is the best method for receiving alerts?

All methods have advantages and disadvantages. County emergency officials recommend using all systems for the best chance of receiving an alert.

September 4, 2019 4:21 PM

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What is the difference between WEA and SoCoAlerts and Nixle?

WEA is a short text message designed to capture your attention. Emergency officials currently only have 90 characters for the message. You do not need to subscribe to WEA or…

September 4, 2019 4:20 PM

How can I find out more information about WEA? http://socotestpsa.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information //socotestpsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png September 4, 2019 4:20 PM September 4, 2019 4:20 PM

How can I find out more information about WEA?

The FCC offers this guide: https://transition.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/wea.pdf

September 4, 2019 4:20 PM

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What if I don’t have a mobile phone?

While WEA alerts require the use of a mobile phone (including some prepaid phones), emergency officials send notifications through other sources such as NOAA Weather Radio, news broadcasts and the…

September 4, 2019 4:19 PM

Will I receive a WEA message if I’m visiting an area where I don’t live, or outside the area where my phone is registered? http://socotestpsa.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information //socotestpsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png September 4, 2019 4:19 PM March 28, 2020 4:13 PM

Will I receive a WEA message if I’m visiting an area where I don’t live, or outside the area where my phone is registered?

Yes, if you have a WEA-capable phone and your wireless carrier participates in the program. (More than 100 carriers, including all the largest carriers, do.)