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Board of Supervisors Approves a Program for Ross Valley-Flood Zone 9

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This action by the Board will continue the planning process and launch a property owner assistance program. Learn more...


Flood Preparation Videos

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We’ve added a few helpful videos that share the experience and wisdom of our neighbors in Napa who have developed simple and reliable methods to protect their stores and merchandise.

Flooding Solutions: The Door Dam - A Napa merchant has developed a unique way to prevent flooding in his store that is simple, inexpensive, and works!

Flooding Solutions: More Tips - The Executive Director of the Napa Merchants Association on what can be done to minimize flood damage.

Flooding Solutions: Sandbagging - Staff at the City of Napa's Public Works Department offers valuable advice on how to prepare for flooding.

All videos were produced by Jerry Kay of MediaINTERCHANGE, under contract with the Marin County's Channel G.


Community Approves New Storm Drainage Fee

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With a count of 3,208 (50.51%) in favor, and 3,143 (49.49%) against, property owners in Ross Valley approved the storm drainage fee. A total of 6,351 ballots were received and validated. You can read the Ballot Notice, Notice to Property Owners, a fact sheet and the Fee Report. Learn more...


Watch the 12/31/2005 Flood Video

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Click here to watch a clip of footage taken during the dramatic and devastating flood on December 31, 2005. That flood was a “100 Year Event”, making it equally as disastrous as the 1982 Ross Valley flood. (Movie is 17.5 MB, please allow 30-45 seconds to load). Learn more...


Flood Safety Brochure Now Available

Debris jams were largely caused by lawn furniture and backyard items

This handy brochure can help you protect your home, business and loved ones from flooding with important information on how best to prepare for the rainy season, and how to react during an emergency. Be prepared - Don't wait until it's too late! Learn more...