Weekly Roundup for September 20, 2024

Today's digest provides helpful and important updates on the following:

1. September is National Preparedness Month
2. Latest SoCo Correspondent available now
3. Sonoma County Airport hosts community workshops
4. Pollution Prevention Week underway; Creek Week upcoming
5. Other Sonoma County news of note

September is National Preparedness Month

It's National Preparedness Month and a good reminder to know the difference between 9-1-1 and 2-1-1.

• 9-1-1 is for immediate help with crimes happening now and life and property threatening situations. Call 9-1-1 when you need an immediate response from police, fire and emergency medical services. For more information about when to call 9-1-1, visit https://www.sonomasheriff.org/911.
• 2-1-1 connects you with health and social services for adults, children and families and provides you with information about resources for substance abuse, mental health, education, legal assistance and much more! For more information about 2-1-1, visit https://www.unitedwaywinecountry.org/2-1-1/.

Plus, one less spark equals one less wildfire, so let's all do our part to prevent them:

• Mow your lawn before 10 a.m. - keep a fire extinguisher or hose nearby and never mow if it's windy or excessively dry.
• Avoid using power tools that create sparks near dry vegetation.
• Fully extinguish campfires - drown, stir, feel.
• Keep grills away from dry vegetation.
• Maintain vehicles to prevent sparks - secure all chains and remove dragging parts.
• Follow local burn regulations and bans - plan, verify, apply.
• Clear dry leaves and debris from your yard.

Learn more at https://www.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/wildfire-prevention.

Latest SoCo Correspondent now available

This week's edition of SoCo Correspondent reports on efforts by the County to address climate change, recognize the evolving needs of our aging population, and respond realistically to the opportunities and perils posed by artificial intelligence.

Also find updates on neighborhood issues in the Sonoma Valley and north Sonoma County, and the latest link in a bike/pedestrian path that will one day stretch 70 miles through Sonoma and Marin counties.

Read more at https://conta.cc/4dbAMHA

For a comprehensive view of Sonoma County's initiatives, accomplishments and strategic vision, check out SoCo Correspondent, SoCo Chat, social media, and over 20 county newsletters - visit:
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/county-administrators-office/sonoma-county-communications

Upcoming community workshops on airport traffic study

The Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport will hold two community workshops to share important findings from a recent study on air traffic patterns, safety and noise:

• Wednesday, Oct. 2 at Analy High School gymnasium, 6950 Analy Ave., Sebastopol, 6-8 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 3, Vinters Resort, 4350 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa, 6-8 p.m.

A webinar link will be available for the presentation portion of the workshops.

For details, please visit: https://stsgoodneighbor.com/study.

Pollution Prevention Week underway; Creek Week upcoming

Join Sonoma and Mendocino Counties for creek, river and ocean clean-ups to help protect our waterways. Pollution Prevention Week is underway and happening through Sept. 23. Creek Week in the Russian River watershed is coming up Sept. 22-29.

The Russian River watershed-home to over 150 creeks-provides water, wildlife habitats, flood control and recreation, but trash is a growing problem.

Find local events and help keep our creeks beautiful and healthy at: https://rrwatershed.org/project/creek-week/

Other Sonoma County news of note

Sonoma County to host October 3 webinar on updated plan to meet goals of Americans with Disabilities Act
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sonoma-county-to-host-oct-3-webinar-on-updated-plan-to-meet-goals-of-americans-with-disabilities-act

Sonoma Water Board approves updated Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sonoma-water-board-approves-updated-local-hazard-mitigation-plan

Home Depot Settles Violations Related to California Price Accuracy Law for $1,977,251
https://da.sonomacounty.ca.gov/home-depot-settles-violations-related-to-california-price-accuracy-law-for-1977251