Freeze warning in effect for Santa Rosa, Sonoma and Petaluma

The National Weather Service has issued freeze warnings beginning the evening of Thursday, Jan. 19 through Friday morning, Jan. 20 and again on Friday evening through Saturday morning, Jan. 21. Sub-freeze temperatures are expected across the interior portions of the Bay Area and Central Coast, including Cloverdale, Santa Rosa, Petaluma and Sonoma.

Frost and freeze conditions will impact unsheltered and sheltered populations, kill crops and sensitive vegetation, impact outdoor pets and livestock and possible damage unprotected outdoor plumbing, warned the National Weather Service.

Protect yourself

• Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold by covering them with tarps or sheets.
• To prevent freezing or possible bursting of outdoor water pipes, wrap them in sheets, drain them or allow them to drip slowly.
• In-ground sprinkler systems should be drained and covered from above.

Where to get help

Individuals who are unhoused are encouraged to move to their nearest shelter if possible. Winter shelters have expanded capacity on a first-come, first-served basis, with many offering wraparound services as well. The following locations are offering services and/or shelter:

• West County Community Services - located at the Guerneville Veterans Building, 16255 First St., Guerneville. Winter capacity has been expanded by eight for a total of 35 beds.
• Social Advocates for Youth - Nightly shelter for youth ages 18-24 to escape the cold temperatures. Call the crisis line before 5 p.m. (1-888-729-0012) to reserve a spot or drop in at Coffee House Teen Shelter at 1243 Ripley St. in Santa Rosa before 5 p.m. to reserve a spot.
• Reach For Home - located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 209 W. Matheson St. in Healdsburg. Check-in is from 6 to 9 p.m. Limited dinners are available at 6 p.m. Guests must check out by 7 a.m. The shelter is open to adults and families.
• Homeless Action Sonoma is operating a navigation center and warming station at 867 West Napa St. in Sonoma. The center is open from 2 p.m. until 10 a.m. seven days a week, for anyone who needs a place to get out of the wet and cold nights.