Storm Update for Santa Rosa, Rain Safety Tips and Resources
The City of Santa Rosa is urging residents to take precautions as a significant atmospheric river is continuing to bring heavy rainfall to the region. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for the area through Saturday morning, Nov. 23, and is predicting substantial rain through the weekend and into next week. In addition to the Flood Advisory, a Flood Warning has also been issued for the area through 4 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 22. Residents should expect advisory updates and extensions for the duration of the storm. LEARN MORE
City Storm Response City crews from multiple departments began storm preparations early this week and have been busy responding to the ongoing storm. Residents can expect minor flooding and street ponding as the rain continues. Crews have placed "Flooded" signs in affected areas and remind residents not to drive around these signs or blockades. For safety, never attempt to drive through floodwaters. To report flooding concerns, call 707-543-3800 ext. 7 during business hours or 707-534-3805 after hours and weekends. READ MORE
City Manager’s Project Update: Phase One Hearn Community Hub Vision Unveiling
The City of Santa Rosa and the Sonoma County Library are pleased to announce the Vision Unveiling Event for Phase One of the Hearn Community Hub Project. This $33 million design-build contract for phase one of the project includes a new fire station and library on a 6-acre site in southwest Santa Rosa. Save the date and join us on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m., to explore the design-build vision for the Hearn Community Hub. The event will feature speakers highlighting the community-driven planning process and outline the next steps for this transformative project. Celebrate this milestone and the shared vision of our community. LEARN MORE
What to Read
City Approves Street Outreach and Crisis Response Team to Combat Youth Violence
Bennett Valley Golf Course presents Turkey Day Shotgun on Nov. 28. SIGN UP
Support local businesses this Black Friday with public transit and downtown holiday parking specials LEARN MORE
Change of date: Join your neighbors for the Rincon Valley Creek Stewards Cleanup on Nov. 30, from 10 a.m. to noon. REGISTER
Tell us about your experience traveling through Phase Two of the Steele Lane Pilot Study Corridor, where changes were made to reduce collisions and improve accessibility for all road users. TAKE THE SURVEY
Join us Tuesday, Dec. 3, for a presentation and discussion on the draft Park Master Plan for Martin Luther King Jr. Park and the adjacent Newhall Trail. LEARN MORE
Celebrate the season of giving by donating to Sonoma and Marin County transit agencies annual “Stuff the Bus” toy drive on Saturday, Dec. 7. STUFF THE BUS
Add some stress relief to your holidays with a Gentle Somatic Yoga class beginning Dec. 12 at Finley Community Center. REGISTER
Did You Know?
Get Thanksgiving Cooking Safety and Grease Disposal Tips from Santa Rosa Fire and Water Departments
As we prepare for a fun and safe Thanksgiving holiday, the Santa Rosa Fire Department (SRFD) and Santa Rosa Water (SRW) have some friendly kitchen reminders to ensure your holiday goes smoothly.
Cooking Safety:
While cooking stovetop, stay in the kitchen to keep an eye on the food.
Make sure someone is always in the house while the turkey is in the oven.
Children should stay at least three feet away from the stove while it’s hot.
Fats, Oils, and Grease Disposal:
Never pour fats, oils, and grease (FOG) down the drain – this can lead to clogged pipes and nasty sewer backups.
If possible, wipe FOG from pans with paper towels and place in your curbside compost bin.
If there’s too much to wipe but less than 2 cups of FOG, pour it into sealable containers, let them cool, and dispose of them in the trash. For more than 2 cups, visit zerowastesonoma.gov for proper disposal.
Check out SRFD and SRW’s full guide to a safe, disaster-free holiday, and have a cozy Thanksgiving! LEARN MORE
Join Our Team
The City of Santa Rosa offers outstanding career opportunities with competitive salaries and excellent benefits, such as health, vision, and dental insurance. Check out these positions below or visit SRCity.org/Jobs for many other opportunities with the City.
Assistant Engineer/Associate Civil Engineer – TPW Work collaboratively with our talented Capital Projects Engineering interdisciplinary team to strategically execute various engineering efforts. The recruitment is ongoing.
Firefighter Paramedic – Lateral Serves the public by performing fire suppression, prevention, and rescue activities while protecting life, property, and the environment; providing basic and advanced life support medical care and treatment; and performing fire prevention duties. The recruitment is ongoing.
