Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency for Sonoma County

In the wake of this week’s severe storms and subsequent flooding along the Russian River, Governor Newsom has declared a State of Emergency to allow for state funds and resources to help our local community respond to and recover from the impacts of flooding, mudslides, and damage to critical infrastructure.

The Governor had previously declared an emergency for 21 counties across the state due to the storms. Today, the Governor issued a proclamation to include Sonoma County, in addition to Amador, Glenn, Lake, and Mendocino counties.  The emergency proclamations direct Caltrans to formally request immediate assistance through the Federal Highway Administration’s Emergency Relief Program and the Office of Emergency Services to provide assistance to local governments.

“We sincerely appreciate the Governor recognizing the gravity of our situation and acting expeditiously to ensure we get resources that will aid our community to get back on its feet,” said David Rabbitt, Chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors.