Sonoma County evacuation zones work by address

Sonoma County emergency messages use address-based zones. Look up and save the zone for home, work, school, an older relative, or a place where animals are kept. The interactive incident map is the separate, live layer for current zone status, road closures, shelter-in-place notices, and other incident details.

An evacuation warning means get ready and consider leaving early, especially if you need more time or already feel unsafe. An evacuation order means leave immediately. Do not wait for a door-to-door visit, and do not stay because a nearby zone still looks clear.

The map changes as an incident changes. Its road information also has limits: the county list does not cover every state highway, private road, or road outside county control. Follow barriers and current instructions in the field.

Use 911 for a life-threatening emergency. For general disaster information and shelter help, Sonoma County points residents to 211. That keeps the emergency line open for someone who needs an immediate response.