Weather Update

A flood watch has been issued for Sonoma County for this Friday and Saturday.

Do you know the difference between a Flood Watch, Advisory, and a Warning?

- Flood Watch: Be Prepared - Issued when conditions are favorable for a specific hazardous weather event to occur. It does not mean flooding will occur, but it is possible.

- Flood Advisory: Be Aware - Issued when a specific weather event that is forecast to occur may become a nuisance, but is not expected to be bad enough to issue a warning. It may cause significant inconvenience, and if caution is not exercised, could lead to situations that may threaten life and/or property.

- Flood Warning: Take Action - Issued when the hazardous weather event is imminent or already happening.

Out of an abundance of caution, the City of Healdsburg has opened a sand bag fill station at the Healdsburg Community Center (1557 Healdsburg Avenue).

Sand and empty bags will be provided, however we recommended you bring:

- A shovel to fill bags

- Gloves to protect your hands

- A helper to assist in filling

For more information on how to fill and use sandbags, visit healdsburg.gov/stormwater, and scroll down to "Resources."

For more information on flooding, visit healdsburg.gov/localhazards.

For questions or concerns regarding minor street flooding, please call our 24/7/365 Emergency Utility Hotline at (707) 431-7000.

For emergencies that pose a threat to life and/or property, always dial 9-1-1.

Our team will continue to monitor the situation, and will provide updates should the situation change.  Be sure to follow the City of Healdsburg on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

Help Us Prevent Localized Flooding: Don't Leave Your Leaves!

Did you know that per the City of Healdsburg's Municipal Code, leaves and other yard waste cannot be left in the street?

Our street sweepers are not equipped to pick up the volume of leaves often left in the street.  If they're not removed, they clog the drainage inlets - and cause flooding.

Please help us prevent localized flooding - by ensuring your yard debris is placed in the proper compost (yard waste) container!  Residents can also help out by removing leaves and other debris from the drainage inlets near their homes.

Keep Fats, Oils + Grease
From Damaging Your Pipes
+ The Environment

As you're cooking up the last of your holiday meals...don't forget that fats, oils, and grease damage both your pipes - and the environment!

Too often grease is washed into the plumbing system (usually through the kitchen sink) sticking to the insides of sewer pipes. Over time, grease can build up both on your property and in the public mains - and block the entire pipe. Blockages can result in an expensive and pretty unpleasant cleanup.

Here's some simple steps on how you can help:

- Never pour grease down sinks or drains, or into toilets

- Scrape grease and food scraps into a can or the trash for disposal

- Put baskets or strainers in sink drains to catch food

Click here to learn more!

Join Our Team!

Healdsburg’s Information Technology Division is seeking a Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist with experience in water, wastewater, and/or electric utilities to lead implementations and integrations of GIS products across the organization.

Apply online now through January 5 at governmentjobs.com/careers/healdsburgca.

Climate Mobilization Strategy Survey

Have you taken the Climate Mobilization Strategy survey yet?

The City of Healdsburg is developing a Climate Mobilization Strategy to provide a framework of projects to pursue for the City to achieve greenhouse gas reductions, in support of the regional goal for carbon neutrality by 2030.

Share your ideas on how Healdsburg can be as sustainable as possible! 

Click here to take the survey. 

Winter Shelter

Due to the weather, Reach For Home's Winter Shelter will continue to be open through Saturday, December 31 at St Paul's Episcopal Church of Healdsburg.

Dinner will be served from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. each evening.

Doors will shut each night at 9:00 p.m. and checkout is at 7:00 a.m.

Want to help? They're looking for volunteers!  Click here to learn more.

(Reach for Home will continue to update the link with opportunities throughout the winter season; please feel free to check back for additional information.)

Apply To Serve On The Parks + Recreation Commission!

Interested in helping shape your community?
Join the Parks and Recreation Commission!

The Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council and the Director of Parks and Recreation on policies and programs related to the City’s parks, school facilities, playgrounds, open space and recreational facilities.

Up for the adventure?  Click here to learn more and apply!

The application deadline is
Monday, January 9, 2023 by 5:30 p.m.

Looking For A New Year's Resolution?

Looking for a New Year’s resolution that really makes an impact?

How about a commitment to our local watershed!

Check out the Streets to Creeks Action Tracker – create a campaign, set a goal, and track your simple actions in 2023. Each action you track will let you know the difference you are making in protecting our creeks from pollutants.

To learn more, click here.

Energy + Water Rebates

Did you know the City of Healdsburg offers many energy and water rebates to help residents make their homes more efficient?

Now is a great time to consider upgrading to a water smart landscape or installing high efficiency appliances. Renters and homeowners can also check out the free Do-It-Yourself Home Energy and Water Savings Toolkit from the Library.

For more information on available rebates and eligibility requirements, visit smartlivinghealdsburg.org.

City Hall Holiday Closure

City Hall offices will be closed through Monday, January 2, 2023.
We will reopen for business on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

While we are closed, questions and concerns can be directed as follows:

- Fire/Life Safety emergencies: 911
- Water, electric, wastewater, or street emergencies: (707) 431-7000

- Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) natural gas services:  (800) 743-5000
- Recology garbage services: (800) 243-0291

- Utility start requests (locations currently on): [email protected] or (707) 431-3307 

- Utility start requests (locations currently off): (707) 431-7000

- Utility stop requests: [email protected] or (707) 431-3307

- Utility payments: Payments can be made online by clicking here.  All other payments received (parking lot drop box, mail, fax, or voicemail) will be processed and posted on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.  No late fees will be assessed. 

We wish you a safe and happy holiday season!