From their Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, FEMA has approved and issued, through the pass-through entity, CalOES, the Fuels Reduction-Eucalyptus Tree Removal project for Sonoma State University. The project entails the removal of approximately 205 varying sized eucalyptus trees growing on the perimeter of SSU’s campus along the east side on Petaluma Hill Road and on the south side of East Cotati Avenue. The project is expected to be completed by 12/24/2021.

The Alert Wildfire project will provide needed early fire detection and situational awareness, earthquake monitoring, extreme weather and other public safety initiatives.  Alert Wildfire in the North Bay expands to cover Sonoma, Napa, Marin, Mendocino, and Lake Counties. Fiber located at Sonoma State University (SSU) is the primary drop off point to the new network of cameras to be installed at SSU’s Fairfield Osborn Preserve. SSU’s network will back up Sonoma County Sheriff’s network if a redirection is needed during an emergency.