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Department of Emergency Management
For Immediate Release
Evacuation exercise planned for Cloverdale areas of Clover Springs, Palomino Lakes and Highland Ranch
SANTA ROSA, CA | May 13, 2024
The Sonoma County Department of Emergency Management, in partnership with community preparedness groups, will be holding an evacuation exercise on Sunday, May 19, for the Cloverdale areas of Clover Springs, Palomino Lakes and Highland Ranch.
The purpose of the exercise is to help residents familiarize themselves with designated evacuation routes; safely practice evacuating using those routes; exercise the SoCoAlert system to notify participating residents and to encourage residents to register for the county’s alert system.
"This is a great opportunity to ensure you're ready and equipped for the next emergency by practicing the necessary steps for a real evacuation, when every minute counts," said Supervisor James Gore, who represents the Cloverdale area. “If you haven’t already, please sign up for SoCoAlert to receive critical notifications and familiarize yourself with your evacuation zone so you’re ready to go when a real evacuation is issued.”
Details of the exercise:
When: Sunday, May 19, from 9 to 11 a.m. for the exercise; optional Fire and Earthquake Safety Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Cloverdale areas of Clover Springs, Palomino Lakes and Highland Ranch.
Who: Residents of Clover Springs, Palomino Lakes and Highland Ranch in Cloverdale.
Evacuate to: Cloverdale Fairgrounds Auditorium, 1 Citrus Fair Drive in Cloverdale.
Residents who live in these communities are encouraged to register for the exercise at SoCoTest.org. They will receive the alert at the start of the exercise. Hi-lo sirens will be audible throughout the exercise areas to alert residents to evacuate at that time. Residents do not need to bring pets or animals with them.
Emergency partners will be available at the evacuation meeting location to provide information on how to prepare homes, families and pets in the event of a real emergency. Residents who participated in the evacuation exercise will be invited to take a survey to help the exercise coordinators learn what worked and identify areas for improvement for future exercises.
Evacuation route for Cloverdale Springs residents
Evacuation route for Palomino Lakes and Highland Ranch residents
The evacuation exercise is planned by the Sonoma County Department of Emergency Management, Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, County Administrator’s Office and the Human Services Department. Also participating in the planning is the Cloverdale Police Department, Cloverdale Ambulance, Northern Sonoma County Fire Protection District, California Highway Patrol and the American Red Cross.
Emergency officials encourage residents to identify official sources of information now so that during an emergency they have direct access to accurate and timely facts. Visit www.SoCoEmergency.org/Official-Information to view a list of local sources of official information.
Register to participate in this drill and learn more about evacuation exercises at www.SoCoTest.org.
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Contact Information:
Andrea Strongman
Deputy Emergency Services Coordinator
Department of Emergency Management
andrea.strongman@sonoma-county.org
(707) 565-1108
Media Contact:
Gina Stocker, Communications Specialist
publicaffairs@sonoma-county.org
(707) 565-3040
575 Administration Drive, Suite 104A
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
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