Full Notification

This is an update on Evacuation Order and Warning from the Walbridge Fire.
 
NO RESTRICTIONS
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office is lifting the Evacuation Order and Warning in the following areas.
 
All of Zone 2E4:
South of Mill Creek Road
North of Sweetwater Springs Road
West of Westside Road
East of Palmer Creek Road
 
All of Zone 1D5:
North of the Russian River (actual river)
East of Armstrong Woods Road
West of Westside Road
South of Sweetwater Springs Road

IF  YOU LIVE IN THE ABOVE LISTED ZONES YOU ARE CLEAR TO RETURN HOME.
 
HELPFUL INFORMATION
 
If you need assistance after your home was damaged or destroyed, click on attached link: https://socoemergency.org/recover/returning-to-your-home/. 
 

• Media is allowed in disaster areas per State law. We ask for the media's continued discretion and compassion as residents go through a challenging time. Not everyone will want to interview or be on camera as they evaluate their losses and consider the next steps.

 
The burn area is under a Public Health Order due to hazards created by the fire. The order is available at the Local Assistance Center and online at socoemergency.org. Please follow County Health recommendations, especially if you're returning to burned property. Read health safety tips here: https://socoemergency.org/recover/returning-to-your-home/.
 
Continue to follow the instructions of first responders in the area and make sure to listen for hi-lo sirens if fire conditions change. Use extreme caution when around any burned areas that may be present. The burn area is under a Public Health Order due to health hazards 
created by the fire.
 
Please be advised that areas nearest the fire may have had PG&E services temporarily disrupted while the fire was being fought. PG&E is working around the clock to restore services to all its unaffected customers. If you have questions about your gas or power, check the PG&E website for information. You can also call 1(800)743-5000. If you come across any downed power lines, treat them as live and call 911 and then PG&E.
 
The public is reminded to stay vigilant on current fire conditions. A reminder to drive slowly and yield to emergency personnel. There may be smoke in the respective areas as firefighters continue firefighting operations. 
 
Go to socoemergency.org or call 2-1-1 if you have questions. For tips to return safely to your home, click here. You may also visit https://arcg.is/0buuL1, type in your address, and see your property's evacuation status.