Frequently Asked Questions

Evacuation Warning

Begin preparing for the possibility of evacuation.

Evacuation Order

There is an immediate threat to your safety; leave the area immediately.

Evacuation by street borders 

If you are unaware of your residential evacuation zone and are unable to access the searchable map, please use the link above to locate your zone via street borders.

Emergency preparedness is also an individual responsibility. We strongly encourage all residents of Rohnert Park to develop a household emergency plan and have a go bag available. You can use our Emergency Alerts and Preparedness web page resources to get started.

Shelter In Place means to seek immediate shelter inside a building. This action may be taken during the release of hazardous materials or other emergencies. 

Water Quantity

You should have at least a gallon of water per person per day. The water can be used for drinking, food preparation, personal hygiene, and dishwashing. Don't forget to include water for your pets as well. 

The City of Rohnert Park offers complimentary sand and sandbags during the winter months. The sand and bags can be located within the northern parking lot of the Rohnert Park Community Center complex at 5401 Snyder Lane.

A Red Flag Warning is issued for weather events which may result in extreme fire behavior that will occur within 24 hours.  A Red Flag Warning is the highest alert. During these times extreme caution is urged by all residents, because a simple spark can cause a major wildfire. A Fire Weather Watch is one level below a warning, but fire danger is still high.  Learn more from CAL FIRE.