Help Rohnert Park Reduce Natural Hazard Impacts
Participate in the public comment period for the Hazard Mitigation Plan (Oct. 20 – Nov. 10, 2025). Rohnert Park is a partner in Sonoma County’s 2026 Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP) update. The plan identifies natural hazards - such as wildfires, floods, earthquakes, and extreme weather - that could impact each community. It also outlines strategies to reduce the impacts of natural hazard events. Help shape our community’s hazard mitigation plan by participating in the planning process. Learn about the plan on the County’s website, attend public meetings, and submit your comments by November 10, 2025.
Access Information for the Sonoma County MJHMP
Hazard Mitigation Plan Flyer English
Hazard Mitigation Plan Spanish
Press Release: Department of Emergency Management to host meetings to solicit public input on Hazard Mitigation Plan
Visit the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update page on Sonoma County’s website to access the following information:
- An overview of the hazard mitigation planning process and purpose of the plan.
- A list of hazards of concern for the County, including Rohnert Park specifically.
- An interactive online tool that maps the areas at risk for each hazard in the County.
- The draft 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update available starting October 20, 2025. Rohnert Park’s annex chapter is in Section 7-1 of Volume II. English and Spanish language versions are provided.
- A list of virtual and in-person public meetings scheduled across the county. The following might be most convenient for Rohnert Park residents:
- Monday, October 27, 2025 – Santa Rosa. Finley Community Center. 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm.
- Wednesday, October 29, 2025 – Virtual meeting. 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm.
- Thursday, October 30, 2025 - South County meeting hosted by the City of Petaluma at Herzog Hall of the Petaluma Fairgrounds from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
- Staff contact information provided for questions or comments.
What happened to Rohnert Park’s 2018 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP)?
Previously, Rohnert Park prepared and adopted its own single-jurisdiction local hazard mitigation plan, which has since expired. The Hazard Mitigation Plan is updated on a five-year cycle and is required to maintain County eligibility for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants. For this update cycle, the City partnered with Sonoma County and 21 other local governments to participate in a regionally coordinated multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan. Each partner jurisdiction, including Rohnert Park, has a designated chapter analyzing relevant natural hazard risks and prioritizing mitigation efforts to protect property and improve community safety. This joint plan process offers enhanced expertise, collaboration between regional resources, and potential cost savings.