Resources

Family Services by RCCS

River to Coast Children's Services (RCCS) Offerings:

  • Various programs assisting West County families in accessing basic needs.
  • A comprehensive list of services can be found here.

Emergency Resources in Western Sonoma County:

Please plan ahead!
Download your phone alert apps and find your evacuation maps NOW, before the emergency!

  • Keep a copy this resource list on your refrigerator or wall.
  • Bookmark the websites, put phone numbers in your cell phone “contacts”.
  • Know your neighbors and plan your evacuation routes NOW!

Call 911

Emergency services line available 24/7, dispatchers answer calls.

Call 211

OR online at https://211sonoma.org/,  For phone numbers and information on most current resources available in Sonoma County. Also a searchable online database.

Call 511

or online at https://511.org/. Traffic information, real-time Bay area traffic map, find open roads and traffic for use in evacuations.

org

Text your zip code to 888777 to opt in or sign up online to receive text messages with alerts and advisories.

SoCoAlert

https://socoemergency.org/ - (CODERED), create a managed account, community notification enrollment for the County of Sonoma.

Register all addresses that you would like to receive alerts for, like your work address, your child's school, etc. To register, visit: https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/BF7053564662 or call (866)939-0911, press “2” at the menu, and ask operator for assistance with registering for SoCoAlert .

Watch Duty App

For iOS and Android, online at https://app.watchduty.org/ . free download of the app available - real time updates of fire activity delivered to your phone.

Evacuation plans/zones

In case of fire emergencies, call 911. For other fire-related resources, visit websites like UC Cooperation Extension  and Cal Fire.

Evacuation Maps

Online at https://socoemergency.org/get-ready/evacuation-map/

Sonoma County Sheriff

(Do not local Guerneville substation) 707-565-2121

NOAA Weather Reports

Free WiFi is available in multiple locations, including Guerneville, Bodega Bay, and Cazadero. Additional installations planned for 2023 in other areas.

Scanner Radio

Contact details for various local schools are provided.

Fire

Current May 2023 - Fire Resources. Access their websites by clicking on the links:

UC Cooperation Extension

 https://cesonoma.ucanr.edu/Disaster_Resources/Fire/ presents the best of the best: Maps, cameras, and alerts in one place.

Cal Fire

Map and incident Info. https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/ .

NIXLE

https://local.nixle.com/county/ca/sonoma/

Emergency Evacuation Centers

https://socoemergency.org/emergency/evacuation-centers/

ALERT Wildfire Cameras

https://www.alertwildfire.org/

Home Fire Safety Tips

Click here to learn safety tips from the Sonoma County Fire District. https://www.sonomacountyfd.org/safety-tips

Fire Departments

Russian River Fire District 1

4100 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville, CA · (707) 869-9089

FIRE- Sonoma county fire district

http://www.sonomacountyfd.org/

CAL FIRE 916-653-5123

www.fire.ca.gov/incidents

Forestville Fire Department

6554 Mirabel Rd, Forestville, CA (707) 887-2212

Monte Rio Fire Department

9870 Main Street Monte Rio, CA 95462 707823-1085

Cazadero Fire Department

1305 Austin Creek Rd Cazadero, CA 95421 (707) 632-5390

Bodega Bay Fire Department

510 Highway 1, Bodega Bay, CA · (707) 875-3001

Utilities

POWER OUTAGES, PROPANE, WATER (know how to turn off your water and gas)

PGE Power Outage Map

 https://outageweb.ss.pge.com/ - type in your address to see info.

PG&E

Public Safety Power Shutoff notifications: 1-866-743-659

Ferrellgas

Propane supplier. 707-869-0634 M-F, 8AM to 4:00PM

Sweetwater Water District

https://www.sweetwatersprings.com/ M-F, 8AM to 4:30PM

WIFI

There is now free Wifi in Guerneville! Thank you Russian River Alliance! The Plaza and through downtown has access points and an access point has been added to Bank of America so that the Safeway side of town has service. There is already FREE Wifi in Bodega, Bodega Bay, Cazadero, and Guerneville and in the second half of 2023, wifi will be installed in Monte Rio, Forestville, and Jenner as well as Starlink with solar and battery backup to all installations.  

GSM

Still need local frequencies data.

LOCAL SCHOOLS office phone

  • Guerneville School office
    (707) 869-2864
  • Forestville School office
    (707) 887-2279
  • Monte Rio School office
    (707) 865-2266
  • Montgomery School office
    (707) 632-5221
  • Harmony-Salmon Creek School office
    (707) 874-1205
  • Bodega Bay school office
    (707) 875-2724
  • Fort Ross School office
    (707) 847-3390
  • Horicon School office
    (707) 886-5322
  • Laguna High
    (707) 824-6484

Food

Redwood Empire Food Bank

Santa Rosa, 7075237900, https://refb.org/ to search to find food near you.

St Hubert’s Hall

6290 5th St. Guerneville 95446, (707) 869-2107, 16290 5th St. Guerneville, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays each month, 10:00AM –11:00AM, Senior Basket available with ID.

River to Coast Children’s Services

16300 First St. Guerneville 95446, (707 )869-3613, Monday through Friday, 9:00AM to 5:00PM, West County families with children 0-17 living in home, diapers available

Russian River Senior Center

15010 Armstrong Woods Rd. Guerneville 95446, (707) 823-1640, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month, 10:00AM-11:00AM, Senior basket with ID, Diapers for children 4 years and younger with proof of birthdate.

Russian River Food Pantry

16290 5th St. Guerneville 95446, 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 10:30AM-11:30AM.

Monte Rio Community Center

20488 Hwy 116 Monte Rio 95462, Wednesday 3:00PM-4:00PM, Senior Basket with ID, Diapers for children 4 years and younger with proof of birthdate.

Bodega Bay Food Pantry

At the Bodega Bay Yacht Club, 545 Smith Bros. Road (near the Post Office) Bodega Bay 94923, (707) 875-3559, Wednesdays each month, 3:30PM-5:00PM, Senior basket with ID, Diapers for children 4 years and younger with proof of birthdate.

Food for Thought

6550 Railroad Ave Forestville 95436, (707) 887-1647.

Monte Rio Community Forestville United Methodist Church

6550 Covey Rd Forestville 95436, (707)887-2020, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, 11:30AM-1:00PM, senior Basket available on 4th Wednesday each month with ID.

Laguna High Pantry

7050 Covey Rd. Forestville 95436, Thursdays 12:00PM-1:00PM Bring your own bag, Senior basket with ID, Diapers for children 4 years and younger with proof of birthdate.

Jenner Community Center

10398 Hwy 1 Jenner, 1st Wednesday of each month 10:00AM-11:00AM, , Senior basket with ID, Diapers for children 4 years and younger with proof of birthdate.

St. Philips Church

3730 Bohemian Hwy Occidental 95465, 2nd Tuesday each month, 9:00AM-11:00AM, bring proof of residency.

Graton Day Labor Center

2981 Bowen St. 95444, 2nd and 4th Fridays each month, 9:30AM-10:30AM, Senior Basket available 4th Friday bring ID.

Pt. Arena Food Bank

Coastal Seniors, 24000 Hwy 1, Pt Arena, (707) 882-2173, 2nd Tuesday each month, 8:30AM-10:30AM, All ages.

Starcross Food Pantry

34500 Annapolis Rd. Annapolis 95412, 1st and 3rd Fridays each month, 2:00PM-4:00PM.

Manchester Rancheria

24 Mamie Laiwa Rd. Pt. Arena, 3rd Wednesday each month, 11:00AM-12:00PM, Senior Basket available.

Covelo Round Valley Food Pantry

76300 Graze St. Covelo 95428, (707) 95428, 3rd Friday each month OR CALL.