There are many great resources available to you. Mark Brown, Executives Officer of the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority narrates an informational video called Wildfire Evacuation: Make it Downhill Alive. Another video offers an overview of how to plan for an evacuation for yourself, family, and pets. There are many examples and templates to help you create an evacuation check-list.
Make sure you develop a plan today. It is unlikely that public safety personnel will need to be responding to the incident and will not have capacity to help individuals evacuate. Work with your neighbors, friends, family and professional care givers to develop your plan. If you know you will need extra help evacuating, consider … Continued
Evacuations may be phased to limit the amount of traffic and cars on the road. Take only one car to help reduce traffic. It is possible there will be traffic and confusion during an evacuation. Continue to follow the rules of the road unless otherwise directed by public safety personnel. Staying in your car on pavement, which … Continued
That’s ok- being on a noncombustible road with well maintained vegetation is a pretty safe, even if scary, place to be during a wildfire. In some cases you may be directed to an area of refuge, like a parking lot, sports field, or other area unlikely to experience high fire intensity.
If you are told to evacuate, or feel unsafe where you are, calmly move away from danger. Follow the direction of any public safety personnel and be alert of responding units. In general, during a wildfire you will want to go downhill and away from dense vegetation and combustible structures, including homes. This likely means … Continued
Make sure you are opted into our County Emergency Alerts at AlertMarin.org. If you set your phone to Do Not Disturb or silence your ring tone, make sure you create a bypass for Alert Marin messages. In addition to Alert Marin, have a redundancy, such as a friend or neighbor that will check on you, a NOAA Weather … Continued
Do not return home until authorities say it is safe. When you do return: Watch for structural damage and do not enter if the building appears unsafe Be aware of electrical hazards, avoid standing water if electrical power is still on Wear protective gear (boots, gloves, masks) when cleaning up
Evacuate immediately, if told to evacuate. Never drive around barricades. Local responders use them to safely direct traffic out of flooded areas. Do not walk, swim or drive through flood water. Turn Around. Don’t Drown! Move to higher ground if you’re in a flood-prone area. If trapped in a building, go to the highest level, … Continued
Know Your Risk for Floods Understand your property’s flood risk by checking FEMA flood maps and knowing if you’re in a flood zone. Even areas outside high-risk zones can experience flooding during severe storms. Preparing for a Flood Establish evacuation routes and a family meeting point Keep emergency contacts readily accessible Sign up for AlertMarin to receive … Continued
Eventos pasados 3 de mayo, 12 a 4 p.m.: Nuestro Canal, Feria Comunitaria Nuestro Futuro 711 Grand Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 Enlace del mapa de la red existente de bicicletas y peatones (en exhibición durante el evento) 14 de mayo, 5 a 7 p.m.: jornada de puertas abiertas presencial 618 B St, San Rafael, … Continued
