1. News Flash_Flood Watch_03.07.23

    Atmospheric River and Wind to Impact Santa Rosa Starting Thursday Night – Prepare Now!

    A Flood Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service Bay Area for the entire Bay Area from Thursday afternoon, March 9, through Sunday morning, March 12. In addition, a Wind Advisory has been issued from Thursday at 1 p.m. to Friday at 4 p.m. Read on...
  2. Fire Danger Sign on Low Risk

    Santa Rosa Fire Department Officially Declares the End of 2022 Wildfire Season in Santa Rosa

    The City of SR Fire Dept has officially declared the end of the 2022 wildfire season in SR. While conditions around the region & state vary, SR has received enough rainfall, w/ more forecasted this week, to significantly reduce the threat of fires. Read on...
  3. Earthquake News Flash

    Responding to the 4.4 earthquake 2 mi. north of Santa Rosa

    The City is aware of the earthquake that just occurred at 6:39 p.m. today and is actively assessing any potential damage . . . Read on...
  4. NF_CoolingCenter2

    Excessive Heat Event Update

    Cal-ISO Declares Energy Emergency Alert 2, Flex your Power Until 10 p.m. Today, Santa Rosa Cooling Center is Open Thru 7 p.m. Today Read on...
  5. Power Lines

    Conserve Power, Prepare for Potential Power Outages

    With excessive heat in the forecast, grid operators expect high electricity demand. Conserve power and prepare for potential power outages. Read on...
  6. News Flash_Excessive Heat Warning_9.6.22

    Excessive Heat Warning Saturday (9/3) through Thursday (9/8)

    The National Weather Service (NWS) has upgraded the Excessive Heat Watch to an Excessive Heat Warning for the entire San Francisco Bay Area and Central Coast, including ALL of Santa Rosa from 11 a.m. Saturday (9/3) through 8 p.m. Thursday (9/8). Read on...
  7. News Flash_Cooling Centers Open

    Cooling Center in Santa Rosa to Open this Sat. Through Thu. Evening due to Excessive Heat Warning

    *UPDATE* The City of Santa Rosa to open a cooling center at Finley Community Center from Saturday (9/3) through Thursday (9/8). Read on...
  8. News Flash_Thunder Lightning_8.16.22

    Chance of Dry Lightning

    The National Weather Service has forecasted a slight chance of thunderstorms with dry lightning tonight (8/16) into tomorrow morning (8/17). Read on...
  9. News Flash_Heat Risk_8.15.22

    Heat Risk Monday (8/15) through Wednesday (8/17)

    A Moderate Heat Risk Event is forecasted for today (Monday, 8/15) though Wednesday (8/17) with the hottest temperatures expected on Tuesday (8/16). Read on...
  10. NF_One Less Spark

    Wildfire Training Burns – Stony Point Road – City of Santa Rosa Municipal Services Center

    The Santa Rosa Fire Department will be conducting training burns this week on the west side of the City of Santa Rosa’s Municipal Services Center located at 55 Stony Point Road. The burns will occur on Tuesday (8/9), Wednesday (8/10) and Friday (8/12). Read on...
  11. News Flash_Prescribed Burn_6.11.22

    Santa Rosa Fire Department to Conduct Prescribed Burn on Old Redwood Highway

    This is the rescheduled prescribed burn originally scheduled for June 11, which is now scheduled for June 25. Read on...
  12. News Flash_Heat Advisory_6.20.22

    Heat Advisory - Tuesday (6/21)

    The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Heat Advisory for inland areas throughout the Bay Area, including ALL of Santa Rosa, from 10AM to 10PM Tuesday, June 21. Read on...
  13. News Flash_Heat Advisory_6.8.22

    Heat Advisory – Friday (6/10)

    The National Weather Service (NWS) has Upgraded the Excessive Heat Watch to a Heat Advisory for inland areas throughout the Bay Area, including ALL of Santa Rosa from, 11AM Friday to 10PM Friday. Read on...
  14. Firefighters in burnt field

    Santa Rosa Fire Department Declares Official Start of Wildfire Season in Santa Rosa

    Residents reminded to maintain properties and keep emergency plans current. Read on...
  15. Know Your Emergency Alerts

    Know Your Emergency Alerts

    With the recent fire activity locally and the start of Fire Season in Santa Rosa on June 6, it is important to understand the different warning notifications and systems public safety officials will use to alert you during an emergency. Read on...
  16. Red Flag being raised on flag pole at fire station

    Wildfire Ready: Understanding High Wind Advisories and Red Flag Events

    During fire season, the Fire Department often receives questions about winds and our goal is to help residents better understand how winds contribute to wildfires and explain how we can all be better prepared for those windy, hot summer days. Read on...
  17. Firefighters in burnt field

    Santa Rosa Fire Department to Declare Official Start of Wildfire Season in Santa Rosa

    Residents reminded to prepare properties and make emergency plans. Read on...
  18. News Flash_Wind Advisory_5.19.22

    Wind Advisory in Effect Thursday (5/19) through Friday (5/20)

    A Wind Advisory has been issued for the North Bay Interior Mountains from tonight (Thursday, 5/19) at 11 PM to tomorrow (Friday, 5/20) at 2 PM. Read on...