Survival guide

Emergency contact numbers

In case of emergency, call 911 (landline) or Sonoma County Sherif at +1 (707) 565-211 (mobile/landline).

For non-emergency incidents for the following:

  • Sea Ranch Fire Department: +1 (707) 785-2648

  • Coast Life Support - Paramedic/EMT and ambulance: +1 (707) 884-1829

  • Highway Patrol for non-injury vehicle accidents: +1 (707) 588-1400

  • Redwood Coast Medical Services (RCMS) +1 (707) 884-4005

  • Sea Ranch Security - security, vandalism, disturbance, trespassers, mountain lion sighting. +1 (707) 785-2701

  • Veterinary Clinic: +1 (707) 884-3313 - A 38600 S Highway 1 - Gualala, CA 95445

  • Fawn Rescue: +1 (707) 931-4550

If both the residential land line and the cell network are down, go directly to one of the six emergency call-boxes located on Highway One (mile markers 58.30 – 56.25 – 54.41 – 53.96 – 52.29 – 50.83) where your call will be transmitted directly to an emergency operator. In the event that these call boxes are also affected by a telephone outage, Sea Ranch amateur radio operators, if available, will staff each of these locations.

Police Protection and Law enforcement on The Sea Ranch is provided by the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department,

​and on Highway 1 by the California Highway Patrol.

Medical Emergencies

Redwood Coast Medical Services (RCMS), is a not-for-profit health center providing a broad range of family-oriented, community-based medical, dental and behavioral health services to residents and visitors within the coastal area of Southern Mendocino and Northern Sonoma Counties.

RCMS health centers are located in Gualala (medical center, including Urgent Care) and Point Arena (medical and dental centers).

RCMS’ healthcare services are designed to meet the needs of the community and include pediatric and adult medical and dental care; management of chronic diseases; prenatal care; women’s health issues; mental health counseling; nutrition and health education; geriatric care; immunizations; x-ray and lab; and urgent care including minor surgery. RCMS also has a Visiting Nurse and Hospice program.

The Urgent Care Department at RCMS’ Gualala facility is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Urgent Care services are also available on an on-call basis from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays – call 707-884-4005.

To learn more about RCMS, its services and its experienced team of medical, dental and behavioral health providers, please go to the RCMS website at www.rcms-healthcare.org or call 707-884-4005. Locations of all three RCMS health centers are included on the website including hours/days that each is open and phone numbers.

Click here for the locations of the AED units on The Sea Ranch with links to websites with more information and brief instructions for operating the units.

EMERGENCY TRANSPORT AND AIR AMBULANCE:

Though the nearest hospital is two hours away, the Coast Life Support District (CLSD) provides paramedic ambulance response and transport. The CLSD ambulance district was founded by special state legislation, approved by a large majority of district voters, and is supported by fees for services and a per-parcel benefit assessment.

Air (helicopter) ambulance service is available on the coast from REACH and from CalStar, and occasionally from Sonoma County Sheriff’s Henry 1 helicopter. If helicopter evacuation is required, it is not possible to choose which service will be used; whichever service is available at the time will be dispatched. Memberships can be purchased for a small annual fee from both REACH and Calstar to cover the cost of transport

Winter storms & Power Outages

Every year we have several winter storms, some of which are severe and can cause extended power outages. To help you to weather the storm, we provide flashlights and a battery operated lantern, extra blankets, and a manual can opener. Be sure that you have stocked and on hand ready-to-eat foods, and a telephone (cell) that doesn’t rely on electricity. Minimize travel to avoid trees and mudslides which could block the roadways. During an extended power outage (expected to be longer than 24 hours), the Del Mar Center and the Ohlson Ranch House will be open as shelters. They each have an emergency generator that provides power, lights, heat and kitchen facilities.

​Additional resources for winter storms and power outages:

Earthquakes & Tsunamis

  • Sonoma County is bounded on the west and the east by earthquake faults. Four active, or potentially active, earthquake faults are identified within the County’s boundaries. The Northern Segment of the San Andreas Fault lies off the west coast of the County, and crosses land at Bodega Bay, goes out to sea and crosses the County again from Fort Ross, past the community of Sea Ranch, exiting the County at its northern border. The Northern Hayward/Rodgers Creek Fault enters Sonoma County at San Pablo Bay and extends northward through the City of Santa Rosa. The Maacama Fault lies to the east of the Healdsburg Fault and continues northward, passing east of the City of Cloverdale. The Hayward/Rogers Creek fault system has the highest likelihood of an M 6.7 or greater earthquake occurring before 2036. The largest earthquake within 30 miles of Sea Ranch, CA was a 4.4 Magnitude in 2014. This website provides a listing of recent earthquakes in the region. Visit Ready.gov for Earthquake safety and preparation tips and here for current information on California earthquakes.

  • In case of a Tsunami, you have 2 MINUTES TO GET 100 FEET UP! Your attitude and altitude will save you, your family, your pets, and livestock. On occasion, an earthquake may trigger a tsunami. While our home is located high above the ocean on the bluff it would be prudent to be aware of potential hazards from a large tsunami wave.​

  • ​Here are links to the RUN-UP CHART and EVACUATION ROUTES.

  • NOAA’s West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center website, offers complete information, including the current status of tsunami watches, warnings, and advisories. Here is a list of frequently asked tsunami questions and answers.

Security when in the house

The smart-lock is hardwired to a power supply. Call at +1 (201) 918-3197 for troubleshooting.

We request that you securely lock all doors and windows before you retire to bed and before you check-out. When you enter the house, you will find each sliding door augmented with a wooden dowel. This is an added measure to prevent intrusion in case any of the sliding doors are left unlocked. There are motion activated lights in the courtyard and the carport. All entrances to the house are also equipped with motion activated video cameras with remote video monitoring.

Location of Fire Extinguishers:

  • Kitchen: Under the Kitchen Sink and Bar Sink

  • Living Room: Next to the Wood Fired Oven

  • Front Porch: Behind the sliding barn door

  • Garage: Next to the door leading to the front yard

Location of Fire Alarms:

  • The Kitchen

  • Every Bedroom

Location of First Aid Kits:

  • Vanity in Master Bathroom

  • Vanity in Guest Bathroom

Phone and Cellular Networks:

  • Home phone is a VOIP phone that will switch off during power or internet outages.

  • Verizon is the most reliable cellular service followed by AT&T, which is spotty at best.

Location of Gas Shutoff Valve:

  • Front porch, behind the sliding barn door

Emergency Supplies:

  • Each bedroom also has flashlights in the nightstands.

Emergency Exits:

  • The Main entrance

  • French Doors next to the Master Suite entrance

  • Operable sliding doors at either end of the Great Room

  • Operable sliding doors in the entertainment room and loft.

  • Operable windows in each bedroom

  • Operable window in the master bath at the head of bath-tub.

  • Note: Most operable windows have a screen on them to keep bugs, moths and other critters out of the house.

Wild Fires

The Sea Ranch Volunteer Fire Department and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire)

Our rural environment with natural vegetation is vulnerable to wildfires. In order to protect our lives, homes and environment: No Smoking, No Fireworks, No Open Flames. Smoking is prohibited year ‘round on all trails, common areas and restricted common areas of The Sea Ranch. Dry forest and grasslands are an extreme wildfire hazard. Always know your potential evacuation route, and how to get to Highway 1, preferably two different ways.

More info at these websites:

​​If a Wildfire is approaching the general area:

  • Park your vehicle facing out, pack your vehicle according to your checklist and keep keys, cell phone and flashlight easily accessible.

  • Secure your pets and prepare them for transport.

  • Close all windows, heavy drapes, blinds and shutters if present.

  • Remove any sheer window coverings.

  • Place a ladder against the house on the side away from the oncoming fire, this will provide easy access to the roof for firefighters.

  • Move any combustible yard furniture into the garage or away from home.

  • Leave garden hoses (hooked up) and full buckets of water around the home.

  • Leave electricity ON and turn on porch light and some interior lights.

  • Dress in long pants, long sleeved shirt, goggles or glasses, a bandana to cover face and a baseball cap. Wear 100% cotton if possible.

  • Use phones (cell and house) only when necessary, circuits can become overwhelmed potentially causing emergency calls not to go through.