Weekly Roundup for September 15, 2023

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

1. Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent now available
2. Families Outdoors at Prince Memorial Greenway September 23 
3. September is National Emergency Preparedness Month
4. Other Sonoma County news of note

Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent now available

The latest issue of the SoCo Correspondent, Sonoma County’s digital newsletter is now available.

Highlights include:

• Completion of the $40 million Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County airport terminal upgrade.
• Approval of plan to build thousands of new homes over the next eight years.
• September is National Emergency Preparedness Month.
• And much more.

To read the newsletter, including instructions on how to become a subscriber, please visit https://conta.cc/3PvxOoJ.

Families Outdoors at Prince Memorial Greenway September 23 

Stroll along Santa Rosa Creek with other community members at Sonoma Land Trust’s bilingual nature walk on Saturday, Sept. 23. Participants will walk to Prince Memorial Greenway, pick up litter and compete in fun contests for the chance to win prizes.

Meetup is at 9 a.m. at 822 5th St. in Santa Rosa for this free event, which is made possible by Sonoma County voters who fund the work of Ag + Open Space with a quarter-cent sales tax.

Beautify the greenway, get outdoors and vibe with others who are interested in the same kind of recreation as you.

To register, please visit: https://ow.ly/4rHY50PJ4mR.

September is National Emergency Preparedness Month

September is National Emergency Preparedness Month and this is a reminder to plan ahead.

Learn evacuation zones and routes for your residence and workplace in case of a disaster. Have a map on hand and plan exit routes.

It’s also important to have backups in case of road closures or unexpected changes in conditions. When action is required, a plan will give you confidence to act and tools to keep you and your family safe.

Additional emergency preparedness tips include:

• Sign up for alerts: https://socoemergency.org/receive-alerts/ 
• Know your zone: https://socoemergency.org/get-ready/evacuation-map/
• Have a go-bag ready: https://socoemergency.org/get-ready/build-a-kit/ 

Learn more at: https://socoemergency.org/

Other Sonoma County news of note

Board of Supervisors approves amendments to Sonoma County’s Living Wage ordinance 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/board-of-supervisors-approves-amendments-to-sonoma-countys-living-wage-ordinance

Board of Supervisors expands use of Project Labor Agreements in government construction projects 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/board-of-supervisors-expands-use-of-project-labor-agreements-in-government-construction-projects

Supervisors place firefighting sales tax on March ballot 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/supervisors-place-firefighting-sales-tax-on-march-ballot

Sonoma County to transition homeless shelter sites; annual survey shows decrease in homelessness 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sonoma-county-to-transition-homeless-shelter-sites-annual-survey-shows-decrease-in-homelessness

Sonoma County boosts green energy infrastructure with new mobile, solar-powered EV charging stations 
https://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/sonoma-county-boosts-green-energy-infrastructure-with-new-mobile-solar-powered-ev-charging-stations