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February 27, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

County Supervisors Proclaim Local Emergency for Winter Storms and Flooding

County Supervisors Proclaim Local Emergency for Winter Storms and Flooding Proclamation asks Governor to declare State Emergency, make assistance available Santa Rosa CA. Read full story


February 27, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Supervisores del Condado de Sonoma Proclaman Emergencia Local por Tormenta Invernal e Inundaciones

County Supervisors Proclaim Local Emergency for Winter Storms and Flooding Proclamation asks Governor to declare State Emergency, make assistance available Santa Rosa CA. Read full story


February 26, 2019 | Auditor-Controller Treasurer-Tax Collector Department

PeopleSoft and Reporting Services will be down starting March 7 @ 5:00 PM; Big Changes Coming!

In case you missedthe communications that went out previously, we want to remind you PeopleSoftand Reporting Services will be unavailable from 5:00pm on Thursday, March 7through Sunday, March 10. Read full story


February 26, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

County Storm Update 2: Evacuation Order Issued

The latest prediction from the California Nevada River Forecast Center indicates the Russian River will reach minor flood stages of 32 feet at 7 pm tonight, and it is anticipated that it will peak at 11 pm tomorrow, February 27, at a crest of 46.1 feet at Guerneville. It is expected that the Russian River will recede below flood levels, at 32 feet, at 10 pm on Thursday, February 28th.In response, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office issued evacuation orders to residents living near the Russian River floodway and its tributaries through the Wireless Emergency Alert system (WEA), SoCoAlert and other social media tools. If you are planning to evacuate, we recommend you evacuate now to help clear the roads for emergency vehicles this evening. Read full story


February 26, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Actualización sobre Tormenta:#2 Condado Emite Órdenes de Evacuacion

El último reporte del Centro de Pronósticos de Ríos de California y Nevada indica que el río Russian alcanzará niveles de inundación a los 32 pies esta noche a las 7 y se prevé que alcance su nivel más crítico de desbordamiento, a las 10 de la noche  mañana, 27 de febrero. Se espera que el nivel del río regrese a niveles normales, bajo 32 pies, el jueves 28 de febrero, a las 10 de la noche. En respuesta la Oficina del Alguacil del Condado de Sonoma emitió órdenes de evacuación a los residentes que viven cerca del rio Russian usando el sistema de Alertas Inalámbricas de Emergencia (WEA), SoCoAlert y otros métodos de alerta como las redes sociales. Si usted está planeando evacuar se recomienda que lo haga ahora para que nos ayude mantener las carreteras libres para el tránsito de vehículos de emergencia esta tarde. Read full story


February 26, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

County Storm Update 2: Evacuation Order Issued

The latest prediction from theCalifornia Nevada River Forecast Center indicates the Russian River will reachminor flood stages of 32 feet at 7 pm tonight, and it is anticipated that itwill peak at 11 pm tomorrow, February 27, at a crest of 46.1 feet atGuerneville. It is expected that the Russian River will recede below floodlevels, at 32 feet, at 10 pm on Thursday, February 28th.In response, theSonoma County Sheriff’s Office issued evacuation orders to residents livingnear the Russian River floodway and its tributaries through the Wireless EmergencyAlert system (WEA), SoCoAlert and other social media tools. If you are planningto evacuate, we recommend you evacuate now to help clear the roads foremergency vehicles this evening. Read full story


February 25, 2019 | Board of Supervisors Department

County Storm Update: Heavy Rain Brings Back Risk of Russian River Flooding, Flash Floods and Mudslides to Sonoma County

The National Weather Service has issued several alerts due to the strong winter storm forecasted to pass over Sonoma County today through Wednesday night, February 27, 2019. With the forecasted wind and rain, there is a significant risk for Russian River flooding, flash floods and mudslides across Sonoma County, including the areas that burned in the October 2017 wildfires. Due to the forecasted increased risks, Sonoma County will activate its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) beginning at 8:00 A.M. tomorrow, Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Read full story


February 25, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Actualización sobre Tormenta: Fuertes Lluvias Generan Nuevo Riesgo de Desbordamiento del Rio Russian, Inundaciones Repentinas y Deslizamientos en el Condado de Sonoma

El Servicio Nacional de Meteorología ha emitido varias alertas en relación a la tormenta invernal que pasa por el Condado de Sonoma desde este hoy hasta hasta el miércoles 27 de febrero en la noche. Las lluvias y fuertes vientos que se pronostican generan un riesgo significativo de que el rio Russian se desborde, y que hayan inundaciones repentinas y derrumbes de tierra a lo largo del Condado de Sonoma, incluyendo las áreas quemadas por los incendios de octubre de 2017. Read full story


February 25, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

County Storm Update: Heavy Rain Brings Back Risk of Russian River Flooding, Flash Floods and Mudslides to Sonoma County

The National Weather Service has issued several alerts due to the strong winter storm forecasted to pass over Sonoma County today through Wednesday night, February 27, 2019. With the forecasted wind and rain, there is a significant risk for Russian River flooding, flash floods and mudslides across Sonoma County, including the areas that burned in the October 2017 wildfires. Read full story


February 25, 2019 | Human Resources Department

Attention Sonoma County Women: Speak Up, So CSW Can Speak Out on Your Behalf!

All local women are encouraged to participate in the Voices of Sonoma County Women project, sponsored by the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). Read full story