News Releases

Video -- Sonoma Clean Power Published Their Digital Annual Report for 2019 -- And Created Energy Cost Savings for Cazadero Ratepayers

Understanding the FEMA Process

11/18/19 - Letter of Support - Amador Contract - Cazadero Cal Fire Station

11/9/19 King Ridge Rd Construction/Closure Update

Received from Supervisor Hopkins' Office:

10/31/19 7:00PM Sonoma County Press Release

PRESS RELEASE

10/31/19 - 6:30PM County Update from Supervisor Gorr's Office

In lieu of press conferences, CAL FIRE will continue to provide incident reports on the Kincade Fire two times daily at 7am and 7pm until the fire is fully contained. These reports include statistics on acreage burned, percentage contained, structures destroyed, and more. Given CAL FIRE's progress in containing the fire and favorable weather conditions, it is not anticipated that CAL FIRE will…

Update 10/25/19 - 7:55PM This Weekend's Potential PG&E Shutdown Event

As of 7:55 this evening it is reported,the PG&E Power Shutoff may begin between 1pm and 5 pm on Saturday, with the final decision expected tomorrow at 8:00 A.M.

10/25 Update 4:00PM

PG&E has announced that there is potential for another PG&E Power Shutoff event that would impact significant portions of Sonoma County on Saturday (10/26), Sunday (10/27), and Monday (10/28). Due to the intensity of the forecasted weather and the likelihood of damage to PG&E’s infrastructure, it is anticipated that over 90,000 PG&E customers will be impacted for an extended period of time…

Air Quality Advisory

Due to the Kincade Fire in Geyserville, an air quality health advisory is in effect. The current smoky conditions throughout West County are due to the Kincade Fire. This health advisory will remain in effect until the air quality significantly and consistently improves. For additional information, please visit: https://socoemergency.org/smoke-health-advisory/

New Red Flag Event Announced 10/26/19 through 10/28/19

The National Weather Service (NWS) upgraded the Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning for the North Bay mountains, valleys, and coastlines from 8 PM Saturday (10/26) to 11 AM Monday (10/28).

10/22/19 - 4:23PM. Red Flag Warning in North Bay, Including Cazadero Effective Noon 10/23/19 Until 4PM 10/24/19

10/21/19 - 5:22PM -- PG&E Is Considering Another Planned Power Outage Mid-Week - Cazadero Is NOT On The List At This Time

https://www.pressdemocrat.com/multimedia/10204802-181/map-proposed-pge-power-outage

Power Shutoff Helpful Tips

PG&E Update 3:30PM 10/8/19. Portions of Marin County added to power shutoff list

At this time Cazadero IS NOT affected by the PG&E Power Safety Power Shutoff Announced at 2:30PM 10/8/19 - This Status Could Change. We urge you to stay tuned to local radio stations for any updates.

RED FLAG WARNING IN CAZADERO - OCT 8th & 9th

On October 8th and 9th, weather conditions may prompt PG&E to shut off power. Stay alert for further public announcements

September 23, 2019 - Red Flag Map includes Cazadero through Wednesday Sept 25th!

Red Flag Warning

The National Weather Service issues Red Flag Warnings & Fire Weather Watches to alert fire departments of the onset, or possible onset, of critical weather and dry conditions that could lead to rapid or dramatic increases in wildfire activity.
A Red Flag Warning is issued for weather events which may result in extreme fire behavior that will occur within 24 hours. A Fire Weather Watch is issued…

On September 23rd and 24th Weather Conditions May Prompt PG&E To Shut Off Power - Stay Alert for further Public Announcements

Joint Meeting - Coast MAC and Lower Russian River MAC - 5:30PM - Cazadero Firehouse

Agenda

Video - Preparing to Evacuate - Sheriff Mark Essick July 30, 2019

The Sheriff created a quick 3-minute video with Emergency Services Director Chris Godley to help you be prepared to evacuate. We're in the middle of fire season and we know this is an important topic for everyone. We've talked to many of you who are organizing and preparing for the next big emergency. Click on "Read More" to view the video.

Municipal Service Review for West County Fire and Emergency Service Agencies - July 26, 2019