This Week in Santa Rosa

Jan. 5, 2023

One Storm Down, with More Storms on the Way – Are You Prepared?

The first significant storm is winding down, but a few more are on the way. In the last 24 hours, City crews responded to multiple storm-related incidents involving downed trees and powerlines causing power outages. The next storm is expected to reach Santa Rosa this Sat., Jan. 7, into Sun., Jan. 8, with stronger winds. Then, another powerful storm is expected for Mon., Jan. 9, into Tues., Jan. 10.

With wet weather anticipated into the middle of January, residents are encouraged to prepare supplies and provisions for additional winter storms. Also, we recommend surveying your property and cleaning up any tree debris or leaf litter that may lead to clogged storm drains.

City staff will continue to monitor weather forecasts and conditions in Santa Rosa through the weekend, and City crews will continue to respond to calls and prepare for upcoming storms. Visit SRCity.org/WinterStorm for storm updates and resources.

Get Weather and Safety Updates from the City of Santa Rosa with CivicReady
On Dec. 16, the City of Santa Rosa officially switched to CivicReady, a new and improved mass communication platform replacing Nixle within Santa Rosa city limits. Ensure you receive important public safety messages about storms and more with a subscription to CivicReady. If you have not already signed up, go to SRCity.org/CivicReady to begin receiving important public safety messages.

Tips to Ensure You Receive CivicReady Messages:

• Add alerts@civicready.com to your contacts
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• Double check or modify your subscription settings here
• You can always double-check to see if you missed a message by reviewing the history of CivicReady messages sent here
• If you have additional CivicReady questions, email pio@srcity.org for assistance

What to Read

Achieve Your Fitness Resolution with Rec & Parks; No Gym Membership is Required

Help Us Build Online Tools for Better Transparency in Home Development
 

Announcing the 2023 St. Patrick’s Day 5K Fundraiser for Recreation & Parks

Weather Delays Detour for Baker Avenue Overcrossing Repairs
 

Switch to a High-Efficiency Toilet and Save with the New Toilet Rebate

Visit SRCity.org/News for more news.

What to Do

• Volunteer at MLK Park as part of the nationwide Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Jan. 16. SIGN UP
  
  
• Save the date! Come to the inRESPONSE Community Meeting on Jan. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. to discuss inRESPONSE's first year of service and listen to feedback on improving the program. LEARN MORE
  
  
• Scoop up your favorite toddler and join us at Finley Community Center for Kindergym! New sessions begin soon. SEE SCHEDULE
  
  
• Explore opportunities for our water future and provide input. JOIN MEETING

Did You Know?

Sand and Sandbags are Available for Santa Rosa Residents

Sand and sandbags are available and free to City of Santa Rosa residents at the City’s sandbag filling station located at the City Municipal Services Center North (55 Stony Point Rd.). The sandbag filling station is open 24/7 throughout the rainy season, typically October through April. To access the sandbag filling station, show your ID with a City of Santa Rosa address at the check-in gate. Shovels are available on site for use when filling bags. Plan to transport the sandbags in a vehicle you don't mind getting dirty, as sand and bags are stored outside. Place sandbags near your home to divert rainwater away from your property. LEARN MORE