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District 1 January 2023 Short Newsletter
Happy New Year from me and the District 1 team! Here we are earlier in December gathered for an end of year celebration. I hope you, your family, and your friends had a lovely, relaxing holiday season! Continue reading below for announcements, information on upcoming events, and community news!Original Publishing Date: 1/5/23 Read full story
7:15 PM Thursday Storm Update - January 5, 2022
The winds have died down tonight and the River isn’t flooding. It’s looking like we have a couple of days to breathe, take stock, and prepare before the River starts to rise again. I want to take the break in the storm as an opportunity to share a little of the behind-the-scenes work that goes on during a disaster. In my six years on this job, I don’t think I’ve ever witnessed the level of collaboration I’m seeing come together in this storm event. Read full story
8 AM Thursday Storm Update - January 5, 2022
As of this morning NOAA is *NOT* predicting the Russian River to reach flood stage from the first storm. The peak is expected to be a beautiful 25.4’ in Guerneville — beautiful because it’s nice see the river that full yet not impacting our homes and businesses. For the most up-to-date County resources, please visit SocoEmergency.org.NOAA *is* predicting the River to reach flood stage from the second storm. However, where previously they were predicting a 40’ peak, NOAA has now downgraded the potential peak to 36.1’ (good news for many local businesses and homes). The second storm event is expected to impact us starting Saturday, with Russian River water levels peaking in the wee hours of Monday morning (around 4AM). Read full story
2023 Sonoma County Homeless Point-in-Time Count Volunteer Registration Now Open- January 27th !
Friday, January 27, 2023, is the Sonoma County Point-in-Time (PIT) Street Count for all populations of person’s experiencing homelessness. The Count is a requirement for receiving federal homeless assistance funds and provides critical data used to understand homelessness locally and to support strategic decisions about our program. We hope that you are able to help by participating this year! Read full story
Storm Update, Wednesday Evening - January 4, 2022
We are bracing for what may well be prolonged, repeat flooding of the Russian River in the days to come. Read full story
Sonoma County opens Emergency Operations Center in response to storms and possible flooding; issues public safety advisory
Sonoma County Administrator Sheryl Bratton has issued an emergency proclamation authorizing activation of the county’s Emergency Operations Center today to monitor and respond as needed to three major storms expected through Wednesday, Jan. 11. Local emergency and weather officials are advising Sonoma County residents to avoid unnecessary travel and prepare for high winds, flash flooding, downed trees and the potential for power outages throughout the region, as well as the potential for landslides or debris flows in burn scar areas. Read full story
Sonoma County issues evacuation warning for low-lying areas along the Russian River
Sonoma County emergency officials issued an evacuation warning today for residents of low-lying areas along the lower Russian River, urging people to prepare to leave in anticipation of the river reaching flood levels of 33 feet on Thursday night and 40 feet early Sunday morning. Read full story
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. Read full story
ABC 7: West County Prepares for Incoming Storm
Here's how region is preparing for dangerous atmospheric river heading to Northern California Read full story