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Building a resilient alert and warning programme: Lessons from Sonoma County, California.

Jorge Rodriguez¹

¹County of Sonoma Department of Emergency Management.

Journal of Business Continuity & Emergency Planning

|May 22, 2026

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Area of Science:

Emergency Management
Public Administration
Risk Communication

Background:

Public alert and warning systems are crucial for emergency preparedness.
Lessons learned from major incidents inform system development.
Sonoma County's program offers a case study for other jurisdictions.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the structure, evolution, and best practices of Sonoma County's alert and warning program.
To inform the development and enhancement of similar programs in other jurisdictions.
To provide actionable insights for strengthening public notification systems.

Main Methods:

Case study analysis of Sonoma County's alert and warning program.
Review of key components: staffing, funding, interoperability, training, and support.
Incorporation of lessons learned from wildfire and flood incidents.

Main Results:

Identified key components for an operationally mature alert and warning system.
Highlighted the importance of sustainable funding and interoperable resources.
Demonstrated the value of continuous system support and training strategies.

Conclusions:

Sonoma County's program provides a model for effective public notification systems.
Best practices identified can guide other jurisdictions in enhancing their emergency management capabilities.
Continuous improvement based on incident experience is vital for system resilience.