Weekly Roundup for March 30, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following:

1. Disaster preparedness fair April 1 in Graton
2. Aging & Disability Resource Hub gets new chat feature
3. Other Sonoma County news of note

Graton Disaster Preparedness Fair April 1

The Graton disaster preparedness fair is happening on Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join Sonoma County Emergency Management at the Graton Fire Department, 3750 Gravenstein Highway North, in Sebastopol.

There will be activities including household fire safety lessons, CPR skills, trauma relief techniques, and tips on preparing for a disaster. There will also be a bouncy house for kids, preparedness games and crafts, giveaways for a go bag, displays of emergency vehicles and the Henry 1 helicopter!

The disaster preparedness fair is free for all to attend.

For more information about the event, please view the county press release at:
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/graton-disaster-fair-april-1-to-provide-emergency-preparedness-and-planning-resources

Online Chat Feature Launched for Aging & Disability Hub

The Sonoma County Human Services Department and local nonprofits have launched a resource hub that quickly connects older adults and people with disabilities to an array of critical services.

The Aging & Disability Resource Hub simplifies access to health, transportation and nutrition services offered by federal, state and local government agencies and their nonprofit partners.

To access the hub, call (707) 565-INFO (4636) or go to www.socoadrh.org and click on the chat icon to start a conversation with a social worker. 

Assistance is available for older adults, people with disabilities, their family members, caregivers, social workers, and direct service providers who need help identifying and accessing support services.

Other Sonoma County News

Sonoma County, nonprofit partner awarded $500,000 to promote free internet service for low-income households
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sonoma-county-nonprofit-partner-awarded-500000-to-promote-free-internet-service-for-low-income-households

Wet Weather Groundwater Determinations & Percolation Testing for 2023 Season
https://permitsonoma.org/wetweatherpercolationgroundwatertesting

Main Street Bridge Dutch Bill Creek Storm Damage - 3/29
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/main-street-bridge-dutch-bill-creek-storm-damage-3/29

Probation Staff Recently Participated in Two Community Events
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/probation-staff-recently-participated-in-two-community-events

Community Development Commission Amendment to FY 2020-2021 Action Plan
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/fy-23-24-action-plan-now-available-for-public-comment-x123587