Full Notification

Storm’s brewing, Petaluma! Heavy rain and strong winds are expected beginning Wednesday November 20 through the end of the week. City staff is hard at work behind the scenes getting Petaluma ready. Please take a moment to review these tips to be prepared and navigate the weather.  

Resources: 
Nixle: Sign up for Nixle alerts to stay updated on road closures and public safety notifications. Simply text your zip code to 888777 to sign up. 

SoCoAlert:​​​​​​ Consider utilizing SoCoAlert to receive emergency notifications for specific locations. Visit https://socoemergency.org/get-ready/sign-up/socoalert/ to register.

PG&E Outage Map: Please CLICK HERE to view the PG&E outage map or call 1-877-660-6789.  CLICK HERE for a list of what to do if you see a fallen power line (don’t touch it!). 

National Weather Service Updates: View the latest weather updates from the National Weather Service HERE. 

Sandbags: Pick up free sandbags from one of the 2 locations around town: Prince Park, and the north end of Hopper Street. The stations are self-serve and open 24/7. Bring your own shovel! 

Tips:

• Please secure loose objects outside your home as they could be moved or damaged by high winds. High profile vehicles should use caution driving. 
   
• Consider clearing out gutters and storm drains to allow rain to pass through.

• Look out for trees starting to lean over near your residence, call an arborist to evaluate if there is concern, or Petaluma Police Department at 707-762-2727 if there is an immediate threat of a downed line. 

• We recommend motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists use caution when traveling on the roadways. Drivers should not pass road closure or flooding signs. Please allow for extra travel time and ensure your wiper blades are in good working condition. 

Thank you for doing your part to help to keep our community safe through the storm!