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Practical, sourced articles for the 2026–27 winter in Sonoma County.
Sandbags in Sonoma County: where to find them and how to use them
How to find official sandbag stations in Sonoma County, how to fill and stack sandbags, and what they can and can't do for your home this El Niño winter.
SoCoAlert and flood warnings: how to get Sonoma County storm alerts
How to sign up for SoCoAlert, which NOAA Weather Radio frequencies cover Sonoma County, and where to get Russian River forecasts and road closures in storms.
Post-fire runoff and debris flows: protecting homes below burn areas
Why burn areas flood faster, what Santa Rosa's Rain Ready program recommends, and how homeowners near past fire scars can keep runoff and mud out of the house.