Wildfire Season is Here!

WILDFIRE WILL STRIKE! GET READY NOW.

PLAN how you will leave and where you will go when wildfire strikes.
PREPARE your home and pack an evacuation bag.
STAY AWARE and monitor wildfires in your area.

Familiarize yourself with the the City of Cloverdale's Evacuation Plan and Routes:

For more information visit the City of Cloverdale Website for our community’s emergency response plan.

Watch CalFire Video on YouTube.

Go early and follow evacuation orders!

Do You Know Your Evacuation Route?

The City of Cloverdale Police Department developed designated evacuation zones and evacuation routes for the entire community to address the safe and efficient evacuation of our community during an emergency. Police Chief Jason Ferguson recommends that you familiarize yourself with the evacuations zones and routes in case an emergency evacuation is needed.

If changes to the boundaries of a zone were needed during an emergency, the City would NOT evacuate an entire zone but instead will require the evacuation of a part of a zone or zones.

It is important to know your evacuation zone and evacuation routes from your home and places you visit in the City. For more information and links to the Evacuation Routes visit: News Flash • City of Cloverdale • CivicEngage.

6/2 Virtual Community Workshop - Draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan & General Plan Public Health and Safety Element

On Wednesday, June 2nd the City of Cloverdale will be hosting a Virtual Community Workshop to present the recently completed Public Review Drafts of the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and General Plan Public Health and Safety Element. Together, the two plans identify ways that the City can protect residents, workers, and visitors from the harmful effects of natural hazards.

The workshop will provide an opportunity for Cloverdale residents and others who are interested to ask questions and provide comments about the plans and the planning process. It is part of larger public review and comment process that will run through the summer before the plans are adopted in the fall.

TIME: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84340442387
MEETING ID: 84340442387. You can also call in by dialing 1-877-853-5247 (Toll Free) and entering the meeting ID: 843 4044 2387

Stage 2 Water Emergency Declared

The Cloverdale City Council declared a Stage 2 drought on April 28, 2021. A mandatory reduction in water use from all businesses and residents is needed. The City Council has set a target citywide reduction of 25% from 2020 water use.

The water conservation measures described below are mandatory.

Maintain 25% or more reduction in water use based on water use from last year (2020).
Daytime landscape irrigation. Irrigate between 7 pm to 9 am only.
Initial or re-filling a swimming pool is prohibited after May 28, 2021.
A permit is required for all hydrant use, except for water used for fighting fires or for other emergency use deemed essential by the Fire Chief.
Drinking water at any restaurant, cafe, cafeteria or other public place where food is sold, served or offered for sale may only be provided upon request by a patron.
Washing of sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots and other hard-surfaced areas by direct hosing.
Customer water leaks: customer has 72 hours after discovery to fix the leak.
Excessive run-off or unreasonable over-spray of the areas being irrigated.
Washing cars, boats, trailers or other vehicles and machinery directly with a hose not equipped with a shutoff nozzle.
Water for non-recycling decorative water fountains.
Water for non-recycling evaporative cooling systems for air conditioning installed after April 28, 2021, unless required for health or safety reasons.

For more information about the Water Emergency Declaration, vist: Water Conservation | Cloverdale, CA - Official Website

Regular City Council Meeting 5/26

The City Council will hold their regular public session on the evening of Wednesday, May 26th at 6pm. They will be recognizing student liaisons Summer Lands and Jenifer Ramirez Mora, Police Officer Appreciation Week, and Older Americans Month. A Public Hearing will be conducted for the adoption of the 2020 Update of the Urban Water Management Plan and the Water Shortage Contingency Plan for the City.

In addition, the City Council will discuss the draft budget for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 and receive an update on PG&E’s Stainable Solutions Turnkey (SST) Program for energy efficiency projects. To view the agenda or obtain information on how to participate by phone or online visit: https://www.cloverdale.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262021-1011

City Seeks Applicants to Fill Appointed Term on City Council

The Cloverdale City Council is currently seeking applicants, residing within the City limits of the City of Cloverdale, who are interested in serving an appointed term on the City Council, expiring December 2022. Application Deadline is: 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.

Applications are available on the City of Cloverdale website: www.cloverdale.net, or can be requested by emailing the City Clerk at: iwerby@ci.cloverdale.ca.us, or calling (707) 894-1712.

Applications received by the deadline will be reviewed and considered publicly, at the regular City Council meeting scheduled for June 9, 2021, at 6pm. Formal interviews by the City Council will be conducted at this time. No applications will be accepted after the deadline.

Photos of 2nd Street City Park Cloverdale

2nd Street City Park Paving Project Slated to Start

The City is slated to begin a trail addition and repaving project at Cloverdale 2nd Street City Park. The City's contractor M3 will be repairing the existing park trail and adding accessible pathways to the play structure and picnic areas.

On Monday, May 24th the trail on the western side of the park will be temporarily closed to the public to allow contractors to perform the trail improvements. Temporary trail closure signs will be placed on trails that are under construction. The project is anticipated to take approximately two weeks to complete. If you have any questions about the project, please contact Hector Galvan by e-mail at hgalvan@ci.cloverdale.ca.us or call the Parks Phone (707) 894-1707.

COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Plentiful

Vaccination Clinics are available throughout Sonoma County. Vaccine supply is currently very plentiful and available to all 12 and older. Insurance is not required to get the vaccine.

For more information visit: https://socoemergency.org/emergency/novel-coronavirus/vaccine-information/clinics/.

To schedule an appointment visit: http://myturn.ca.gov/

Local Food Distribution

Food distribution efforts continue in Cloverdale. Catholic Charities, Cloverdale Pantry, Latinos Unidos, Redwood Empire Food Bank, and Sonoma Family Food continue to coordinate food distributions events with local organizations. Weekly distribution events are being held at the Cloverdale Senior Center and Cloverdale Citrus Fair. For more information text the word FOOD or COMIDA to (707) 353-6333.