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February 28, 2019 | County Administrator's Office
Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency for Sonoma County
In the wake of this week’s severe storms and subsequent flooding along the Russian River, Governor Newsom has declared a State of Emergency to allow for state funds and resources to help our local community respond to and recover from the impacts of flooding, mudslides, and damage to critical infrastructure. Read full story
February 27, 2019 | Office of the District Attorney
District Attorney Ravitch Issues Notice: Looters and Price Gougers Will Be Prosecuted
DistrictAttorney Jill Ravitch today issued a warning to anyone targeting those affectedby the recent flooding in Sonoma County, “California law protects peopleimpacted by a state of emergency. Looting is theft, which is alwaysagainst the law. However, during a time of emergency additional legalprotections exist against price gouging on gas, food, housing, and otheressential supplies. I encourage anyone who has been the victim of pricegouging, or who has information regarding potential price gouging, toimmediately file a complaint by contacting local law enforcement or myoffice. Be advised that any looting or price gouging related to thisweek’s flooding will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” Read full story
February 27, 2019 | County Administrator's Office
County Supervisors Proclaim Local Emergency for Winter Storms and Flooding
County Supervisors Proclaim Local Emergency for Winter Storms and Flooding Proclamation asks Governor to declare State Emergency, make assistance available Santa Rosa CA. Read full story
February 27, 2019 | County Administrator's Office
Supervisores del Condado de Sonoma Proclaman Emergencia Local por Tormenta Invernal e Inundaciones
County Supervisors Proclaim Local Emergency for Winter Storms and Flooding Proclamation asks Governor to declare State Emergency, make assistance available Santa Rosa CA. Read full story
February 26, 2019 | County Administrator's Office
Actualización sobre Tormenta:#2 Condado Emite Órdenes de Evacuacion
El último reporte del Centro de Pronósticos de Ríos de California y Nevada indica que el río Russian alcanzará niveles de inundación a los 32 pies esta noche a las 7 y se prevé que alcance su nivel más crítico de desbordamiento, a las 10 de la noche mañana, 27 de febrero. Se espera que el nivel del río regrese a niveles normales, bajo 32 pies, el jueves 28 de febrero, a las 10 de la noche. En respuesta la Oficina del Alguacil del Condado de Sonoma emitió órdenes de evacuación a los residentes que viven cerca del rio Russian usando el sistema de Alertas Inalámbricas de Emergencia (WEA), SoCoAlert y otros métodos de alerta como las redes sociales. Si usted está planeando evacuar se recomienda que lo haga ahora para que nos ayude mantener las carreteras libres para el tránsito de vehículos de emergencia esta tarde. Read full story
February 26, 2019 | County Administrator's Office
County Storm Update 2: Evacuation Order Issued
The latest prediction from theCalifornia Nevada River Forecast Center indicates the Russian River will reachminor flood stages of 32 feet at 7 pm tonight, and it is anticipated that itwill peak at 11 pm tomorrow, February 27, at a crest of 46.1 feet atGuerneville. It is expected that the Russian River will recede below floodlevels, at 32 feet, at 10 pm on Thursday, February 28th.In response, theSonoma County Sheriff’s Office issued evacuation orders to residents livingnear the Russian River floodway and its tributaries through the Wireless EmergencyAlert system (WEA), SoCoAlert and other social media tools. If you are planningto evacuate, we recommend you evacuate now to help clear the roads foremergency vehicles this evening. Read full story
February 25, 2019 | County Administrator's Office
Actualización sobre Tormenta: Fuertes Lluvias Generan Nuevo Riesgo de Desbordamiento del Rio Russian, Inundaciones Repentinas y Deslizamientos en el Condado de Sonoma
El Servicio Nacional de Meteorología ha emitido varias alertas en relación a la tormenta invernal que pasa por el Condado de Sonoma desde este hoy hasta hasta el miércoles 27 de febrero en la noche. Las lluvias y fuertes vientos que se pronostican generan un riesgo significativo de que el rio Russian se desborde, y que hayan inundaciones repentinas y derrumbes de tierra a lo largo del Condado de Sonoma, incluyendo las áreas quemadas por los incendios de octubre de 2017. Read full story
February 25, 2019 | County Administrator's Office
County Storm Update: Heavy Rain Brings Back Risk of Russian River Flooding, Flash Floods and Mudslides to Sonoma County
The National Weather Service has issued several alerts due to the strong winter storm forecasted to pass over Sonoma County today through Wednesday night, February 27, 2019. With the forecasted wind and rain, there is a significant risk for Russian River flooding, flash floods and mudslides across Sonoma County, including the areas that burned in the October 2017 wildfires. Read full story
February 22, 2019 | Office of the District Attorney
Convicted Murderer Vernon Bragg Denied Parole
CaliforniaDepartment of Corrections and Rehabilitation inmate Vernon Bragg, 65 years oldof Guerneville, was given a three year denial of parole by the State ofCalifornia Board of Parole Hearings following a hearing yesterday morning atthe California Medical Facility, Vacaville. Read full story
February 22, 2019 | County Administrator's Office
Actualización sobre Tormenta #5: Recursos para Limpieza de Desechos
Conel fin de asistir a los residentes y negocios afectados por la inundación delrío Russian, el Departamento de Transporte y Obras Públicas del Condado deSonoma, en colaboración con Recology, facilitará dos espacios durante lospróximos dos fines de semana para deshacerse de los desechos que trajo lainundación. Read full story