Wet. Windy, & Wild in West County

We are all closely watching the forecasts for the coming storms. With the ground saturated from prior rain and the rivers and creeks already high, flooding is likely — both from creeks overflowing their banks, as well as from the main stem of the Russian River.

In addition to flooding, saturated soils will allow for trees to topple more easily. We are anticipating that high winds will blow down trees and impact power lines, leading to potentially widespread power outages. Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Plan to stay safe at home during the peak of the storm if at all possible. (More tips on this below.) And please prepare today! Today is our last dry window for a while. It’s a perfect day to grab some of the sand bags we’ve made available at the Forestville fire station, Monte Rio fire station, or Sonoma Landworks in Guerneville. It’s also a good day to check your generator, or to double-check to make sure you’ve got enough food and medication.

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