Freeze alert issued for Sonoma County
The Sonoma County Health Officer has issued a freeze alert due to sub-freezing temperatures expected from 1 AM to 9 AM through Friday morning. Prolonged exposure to cold can cause hypothermia and frostbite, which may be life-threatening. People should call 911 in an emergency.
Unhoused residents are urged to seek shelter. Winter shelters have expanded capacity on a first-come, first-served basis and offer support services. Everyone should limit time outdoors, dress in layers, bring pets inside, and drive carefully on slick roads. More information on warming centers and shelters is available at socoemergency.org…