City Council Appoints Mayor and Vice Mayor

Due to the resignation of Councilmember Jason Turner, appointed Mayor, the City Council was asked on Wednesday, May 12 (their regular meeting) to re-organize and appoint a Mayor to ensure the responsibilities of the role is carried out. The City Council supported the nomination of Councilmember Marta Cruz as the appointed Mayor. 

Water Supply Update

1. Cloverdale City Council declared a water shortage emergency on April 28th. The Council set a mandatory water reduction target of twenty five percent from 2020 water use for all City water users and its residents to protect the public health and safety of its residents and businesses.  
2. Sonoma Water, Water Advisory Committee seek 20 percent voluntary conservation.
3. Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on April 27 declared a local drought emergency.  View the agenda item and proclamation. Read the press release.
4. Governor Newsom signed a State of Emergency Proclamation for Sonoma and Mendocino counties. Read the proclamation. Read the Governor's press release.  Read Sonoma Water's statement.
5. The Russian River watershed is in a historic drought.  The watershed has experienced extremely dry weather conditions this water year (WY-2021). A water year begins of October 1 and ends on September 30th of the following year. This is the second consecutive dry water year coming on the heels of WY-2020, which was also very dry. View drought monitoring data for Santa Rosa and Ukiah.
6. The current drought on record is 1976/1977 when Ukiah received just 16.12 inches of rainfall. As of today, Ukiah has recorded only 12.24 inches of rainfall this year, slightly ahead of 1976/1977 when Ukiah measured 11.27” through April 15.  On average, Ukiah receives 37 inches a year. In Santa Rosa, only 12.77 inches of rainfall has fallen this water year, just 3.30 inches more than the driest year of record (1976/1977) when Santa Rosa measured 9.47” through April 15.  On average, Santa Rosa receives 32.20” inches a year.
7. Reservoir capacities are lower than they were during the last drought, which was 2013/2014. View more data on this drought.  
8. Residents are encouraged to continue using water wisely and eliminate water wasting activities. Learn more water saving tips at savingwaterpartnership.org.
9. Water supply projections show that without additional rainfall and without aggressive water saving by our communities, Lake Sonoma and Lake Mendocino water supply levels will reach historically low levels by October 2021. The State Water Resources Control Board has already issued letters throughout the region urging water right holders to reduce and conserve water. 
10. View more information about the current dry weather conditions.
11. Read frequently asked questions about the drought.

Northern Sonoma County Fire and Earthquake Safety Expo 2021

Join your community for a FUN, FREE day full of emergency preparedness activities and safety training for the entire family.

When: Saturday, August 7th 9AM – 4PM
Where: Cloverdale Citrus Fairgrounds

• Meet your Emergency Responders
• CPR and AED Training
• Fire Extinguisher Training
• Safety and prevention info booths
• Learn about Volunteer Opportunities
• Learn how to prepare your home & pets for emergencies
• Purchase Emergency Supplies
• Activities for kids:
  • Sit in a REAL Fire Engine
  • Smokey The Bear Coloring Contest

Special Appearance by Henry-1!

• LIVE helicopter evacuation of a disaster victim at 10am
• Simulated Emergency Response Drills – See CERT in Action!
  • Live Fire Suppression
  • Search and Rescue
  • Triage
  • First Aid
  • Transportation of victims
• Shelter volunteer training

Mobile Clinic Mondays

The Providence Mobile Clinic is being offered on Mondays from 2-4pm at the Cloverdale Citrus Fairgrounds. Services include: Treatment for acute and chronic care; screenings for blood pressure and blood sugar; pregnancy; anemia; rapid strep; Covid-19. Vaccinations for Tetanus and Flu. Sports Physicals. Referrals to Primary Care and Com-munity Agencies.

COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available – Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen Vaccine – Ages 18 & Over

Vaccines are currently being offered May 13th and 14th by Alexander Valley Healthcare. The vaccines are scheduled for May 13 & 14 from 9 am to 4 pm at the Cloverdale Train Depot.

As per the state’s current guidelines, to be eligible you must BE 18 YEARS OLD OR OVER. Please use the link below to schedule the J & J Janssen Covid-19 vaccine: https://myturn.ca.gov/