August 24, 2014 – Earthquake Aftermath

After a 6.0+ earthquake shook the greater Napa Valley early today, the city of Napa is overwhelmed by rescue and recovery efforts.  If you are not already in Napa, you should probably plan to avoid the area for the next two or three days.  Likewise, the eastern half of the Carneros area is closest to the epicenter and should be avoided.  If you are staying North of the City of Napa and looking to go wine tasting, consider a visit in the areas between Yountville and Calistoga, where most of the valley’s wineries are located.  You should call ahead before visiting any winery or tasting room to learn whether the operation is open today.

If you are not already in the Napa Valley and were hoping to go wine tasting, select one of the many surrounding areas instead for the next couple of days.  To the west of Napa Valley, you will find the Sonoma Valley which features a number of tasting rooms.  Just to the north of Santa Rosa you’ll find the Russian River and Alexander Valley wine regions which host many dozens of tasting rooms.  To the south, you’ll find the Livermore Valley in the East Bay, and the Santa Cruz Mountains in the South Bay.  As with every disaster, if you do not need to be in the area, you can be most helpful by staying away while rescue and recovery efforts are underway.  (Of course, if you have business in the area, call ahead to confirm plans or make new arrangements.)

Listen to KCBS radio (106.9 FM or 740 AM) for more earthquake information.