Petaluma has a long flood history along the Petaluma River and its creeks, and many older homes on the west side sit over crawlspaces. Both make mold a seasonal concern after wet winters.
Petaluma mold risks
- Flooding near the river and creeks. A Petaluma Wetlands Alliance summary of the city's floodplain plan lists significant floods in 1982, 1983, 1986, 1995, 1996, 1998 and 2005 (Petaluma Wetlands Alliance). See Petaluma flood mold cleanup.
- Crawlspace moisture under older homes.
- Wind-driven rain finding gaps around windows and siding.
- Condensation in closed-up homes on cold mornings.
Before winter
Check your flood risk on the City's flood management page, clean gutters and get downspouts draining away from the foundation. If water gets in, the EPA's 24 to 48 hour drying window applies (EPA).
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Local resources for Petaluma
- Building permits: City of Petaluma
- Emergency alerts: SoCoAlert (free County emergency notifications)
- Sandbags: Sonoma County sandbag locations, updated during weather events
- Contractor licenses: CSLB license check
Also in Petaluma
- Water Damage in Petaluma on Sonoma County Water Damage
- Roof Repair in Petaluma on Sonoma Roof Repair
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