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Current Emergency Updates
Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory Issued Through Wednesday evening 1/16 (posted 1.16.19)
The US National Weather Service (NWS) has issued the advisory for Sonoma, Marin and Napa Counties until 630 PM (1/16). At 1:31 PM per the NWS, doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain causing urban and small stream flooding in the advisory area. This threat will continue through the afternoon and evening commute. Some locations that will experience flooding include Santa Rosa, Napa, Petaluma, San Rafael, Novato, Rohnert Park, Windsor, American Canyon, Mill Valley, San Anselmo, Larkspur, Healdsburg, Sonoma, Corte Madera, Tiburon, Cloverdale, Fairfax, Sebastopol, Cotati and Sausalito.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Flash Flood Watch & High Wind Watch in Effect from Wednesday afternoon (January 16) to Wednesday night (posted 1.15.19)
A Flash Flood Watch & High Wind Watch are in effect from Wednesday (1/16) afternoon through Wednesday (1/16) night for the entire North Bay.
- A strong cold front will bring heavy rain Wednesday afternoon through early Thursday morning. Urban and small stream flooding will become likely along with rapid rises on main stem rivers. Small creeks and streams may rapidly rise near or above bankfull.
- Per US National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area/Monterey California TAKE ACTION: Protect property by sand bagging flood prone locations.
- Winds of 30-40 MPH with gust 50-60 MPH are forecasted. Prepare for possible isolated to widespread power outages.
Prepare for power outages and report down power lines to 911. PG&E preparedness resource: pge.com/beprepared Opens a New Window.
Please review the below Emergency Preparedness information for guidance on preparing for power outages and rainy weather, including information specifically for property owners with properties in or around the wildfire burn scar areas.
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Emergency Preparedness Information
Rain Ready Information for Wet Weather Season
National Weather Service Warning System:
- The National Weather Service issues weather advisories and watches when the weather forecast indicates there is a potential for hazardous conditions. Watches and advisories are shared online at https://www.weather.gov/alerts, and on the National Weather Service social media Facebook and Twitter feeds.
Sign up for Sonoma County Emergency Alerts:
- Sign up to receive emergency notifications at SoCoAlert.com. SoCoAlert will be used to send an emergency notification if there is an imminent threat to life or property.
Weather Emergency Radios
- In areas where there is limited cell service, or if a power outage occurs, Emergency Warnings from the National Weather Service will be announced on the Weather Emergency Radios, which rely on batteries.
Emergency public hotlines - Flood, sanitation, streams maintenance
Flood Forecast Hotline: (707) 526-4768
The Flood Forecast is a recording that provides updates on local river conditions. The recordings are updated by the Sonoma County Water Agency as conditions change.
Stream Maintenance: (707) 521-1845
Report any stream related issues, such as debris or stream channel changes, to prevent localized flooding.
Sand and Sandbags Available for City Residents to Control Rain-Run-off on Properties
Each year, the City's Sandbag Station is available to residents throughout the rainy season. If you need to control rain run-off on your property, sand and bags are available for City residents at the City Municipal Services Center at 55 Stony Point Road. The yard is open 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Materials are available throughout the entire rain season, not only during storm events. Simply by showing your ID to verify your City of Santa Rosa address, City residents can drive into the Municipal Services Center Yard and access the sandbag filling station. There is no charge for City residents to utilize the Sandbag Station. Shovels will be on hand for residents to fill bags with sand. Residents should plan to transport the sandbags in a vehicle they don't mind getting dirty and should note that the sand has been stored outdoors so the sandbags may be heavy and muddy to transport.
Questions? Contact 707-543-3800 M-F 8am-5pm, or 707-543-3805 on weekends and after-hours.
Important Rain-Ready Information for Property Owners Whose Properties are Located Within or Around the Wildfire Burn Scar Area
A multi-agency analysis of the 2017 wildfire damage found that properties located within fire burn areas may still be at risk for flash floods, mudflows and debris flows. To familiarize yourself with the potential hazards associated with the burned areas please view the Post-Fire Hazard Assessment Map. Residents who live in areas identified as at medium and high-risk of flash flooding, debris and mud flows were mailed information that can be seen here.
What Property Owners Can Do To Be Prepared
The National Weather Service expects debris flows to become more likely during periods of intense rainfall. Be prepared by:
- Identifying vulnerable areas on your property.
- Using erosion control techniques, such as installing wattles and rock bags, and clearing fire-related debris from creeks and drainages to reduce flooding.
- Have an evacuation and emergency plan ready.
- Keep your cell phone turned on at all times to receive emergency alerts.
Stay Informed
- Sonoma Water has installed rainfall and stream gauges in watersheds in burned areas and is working to install radar equipment to improve early warning forecasts for residents in high-risk areas. Use this link for real-time data: www.sonoma.onerain.com
National Weather Service Warning System:
- The National Weather Service issues weather advisories and watches when the weather forecast indicates there is a potential for hazardous conditions. Watches and advisories are shared online at https://www.weather.gov/alerts, and on the National Weather Service social media Facebook and Twitter feeds.
- Warning: The National Weather Service will issue a Warning if hazardous conditions are imminent or occurring within the burn areas.
- The National Weather Service sends Warnings over the Wireless Emergency Alerts system that will send a message to all cell phones in the burn areas and will also send out alerts through the Emergency Alert System that broadcasts on radios and televisions.
Visit sonomacountyrecovers.org/rain-ready, for additional property owner resources and information on preparing for rainy weather in fire-impacted areas.
Power Outages
- Build or restock your emergency supply kit. Stock supplies to last a week, including flashlights, fresh batteries, first aid supplies and cash.
- Plan for any medical needs for you and your family.
- Talk with your doctor about planning for any medications that may need to be refrigerated or medical devices that require power.
- Store emergency water and food in portable containers.
- Have enough water and food to last a week. Store in portable, waterproof containers in an easy-to-reach location.
- Identify backup charging methods for phones. Consider alternative charging methods such as portable battery packs for phones and other devices that require power.
- Create and practice an emergency plan. Make sure everyone in your home knows what to do by practicing your emergency plan several times.Print and store an emergency contact list outside of your phone. In the event your phone battery dies, make sure every member of your family has a copy of important phone numbers.
- Evaluate your home. Install and replace batteries in smoke alarms, and locate and know how to use fire extinguishers.
- Know how to open your garage door manually. Learn and practice opening your garage door using the manual release lever.
- Keep your gas tank full or your car charged. Gas stations rely on electricity to pump gas, so try to keep your gas tank full in case of an outage. If you have an electric vehicle, keep it charged.
- Keep ice on hand to keep food cold. Freeze water in plastic jugs so you can use them to keep food cold during a temporary outage.
When the Power Goes Out
- Do not touch any electrical power lines and keep your family away from them. Report downed power lines to the appropriate officials in your area
Keep Food as Safe as Possible
- Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. First use perishable food from the refrigerator. An unopened refrigerator will keep foods cold for about 4 hours.
- Then use food from the freezer. A full freezer will keep the temperature for about 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full) if the door remains closed.
- Use your non-perishable foods and staples after using food from the refrigerator and freezer.
- If it looks like the power outage will continue beyond a day, prepare a cooler with ice for your freezer items.
- Keep food in a dry, cool spot and keep it covered at all times.
- Throw away any food that has been exposed to temperatures 40° F (4° C) for 2 hours or more or that has an unusual odor, color or texture. When in doubt, throw it out!
- Never taste food or rely on appearance or odor to determine its safety. Some foods may look and smell fine, but if they have been at room temperature too long, bacteria causing food-borne illnesses can start growing quickly. Some types of bacteria produce toxins that cannot be destroyed by cooking.
- If food in the freezer is colder than 40° F and has ice crystals on it, you can refreeze it.
- If you are not sure food is cold enough, take its temperature with the food thermometer. Throw out any foods (meat, poultry, fish, eggs and leftovers) that have been exposed to temperatures higher than 40° F (4° C) for 2 hours or more, and any food that has an unusual odor, color or texture, or feels warm to touch.
Electrical Equipment
- Turn off and unplug all unnecessary electrical equipment, including sensitive electronics.
- Turn off or disconnect any appliances (like stoves), equipment or electronics you were using when the power went out. When power comes back on, surges or spikes can damage equipment.
- Leave one light turned on so you’ll know when the power comes back on.
- Eliminate unnecessary travel, especially by car. Traffic lights will be out and roads will be congested.
- When using a portable generator, connect the equipment you want to power directly to the outlets on the generator. Do not connect a portable generator to a home’s electrical system
- If you are considering getting a generator, get advice from a professional, such as an electrician. Make sure that the generator you purchase is rated for the power that you think you will need.
Caution: Carbon Monoxide Kills
- Never use a generator, grill, camp stove or other gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal-burning devices inside a home, garage, basement, crawlspace or any partially enclosed area. Locate unit away from doors, windows and vents that could allow carbon monoxide to come indoors.
- The primary hazards to avoid when using alternate sources for electricity, heating or cooking are carbon monoxide poisoning, electric shock and fire.
- If the carbon monoxide alarm sounds, move quickly to a fresh air location outdoors or by an open window or door.
- Call for help from the fresh air location and remain there until emergency personnel arrive to assist you.
Important Information in the Event of an Emergency
- What You Can Do on Your Own
- During an Emergency
- Evacuation
- Sheltering
- Transportation
- Hospitals
- Fire Stations
- Local Resources
- Non-Emergency Numbers
What You Can Do on Your Own
- Prepare an Emergency Supply Kit
Be prepared to use what you have on hand to make it on your own for at least three days, maybe longer, after a disaster. - If the Lights Go Out...
PG&E: What to do if the lights go out - Report or Check on an Outage...
PG&E: Where to call to report or check on a power outage - If You Smell Gas...
PG&E: What to do if you smell gas - How to Turn Off Your Gas...
PG&E: How to turn off your gas - During a Flood...
County of Sonoma flood information - Citizens Organized to Prevent Emergencies (COPE)
City of Santa Rosa Citizens Organized to Prepare for Emergencies (COPE) Program
Guides & Resources for Emergency Preparation
- Are You Prepared: 72 Hours
In a major disaster, it might be several days before vital services are restored. - Are You Ready?
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Are You Ready? A guide to Citizen Preparedness - U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Ready.Gov - Public Health Preparedness and Response
Center for Disease Control (CDC) - Disaster Preparedness
American Red Cross
During an Emergency
- How to Turn Off Your Gas
PG&E: How to turn off your gas - Turning Electricity On and Off
PG&E: What to do when the lights go out - Public Information/Public Media Release
- Radio Stations: KSRO 1350 AM, KZST 100.1 FM, KBBF 90.1 FM
Sheltering
- Sheltering in Place
Choosing to take shelter is necessary in many emergencies. - American Red Cross
Sonoma and Mendocino County - Non-Emergency Assistance Information
2-1-1 Sonoma connects residents with non-emergency health, human, and disaster resources.
Transportation
- Road Closures
Sonoma County road closures - California Highway Information
CalTrans - Traffic Information
California Highway Information from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) - Traffic Incident Information
Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) - CityBus
Santa Rosa Transportation and Public Works - SMART
Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit
Hospitals
- Sutter Medical Center
30 Mark West Springs Road
Phone: 707-576-4000 - Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
1165 Montgomery Drive
Phone: 707-546-3210 - Kaiser Hospital
401 Bicentennial Way
Phone: 800-464-4000
Fire Stations
- Fire Administration (Headquarters)
2373 Circadian Way
Santa Rosa, CA 95407 - Fire Station 1
955 Sonoma Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404 - Fire Station 2
65 Stony Point Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95401 - Fire Station 3
3311 Coffey Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95403 - Fire Station 4
1775 Yulupa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95405 - Fire Station 6
205 Calistoga Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95409 - Fire Station 7
6590 Stone Bridge Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95409 - Fire Station 8
830 Burbank Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95407 - Fire Station 10
1345 Corporate Center Parkway
Santa Rosa, CA 95407 - Fire Station 11
550 Lewis Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Local Resources
- Fire Department
City of Santa Rosa - Police Department
City of Santa Rosa - Fire Station Locations (PDF)
City of Santa Rosa Fire Station Locations - City Facilities
City of Santa Rosa Facilities - Report a Problem Online
MySantaRosa: Street lights, traffic signals, potholes, etc. - Non-Emergency Referrals and Assistance
2-1-1 Sonoma connects residents with non-emergency health, human, and disaster resources. - KZST
- KSRO
Non-Emergency Numbers
Always call 911 first in an emergency.
- Gas and Electric (PG&E): (800) 743-5000
- Santa Rosa Public Works: (707) 543-3800
- Santa Rosa Water: (707) 543-4200
- After Hours Public Works and Water: (707) 543-3805
- Santa Rosa Fire Department: (707) 543-3500
- After Hours Fire Department: (707) 576-1365
- Santa Rosa Police Department: (707) 528-5222