Weather Summary A strong weather system will bring adverse weather risk Tuesday and Wednesday. Expected from the Bay Area northward, where winds could gust more than 40 – 55+ mph and rainfall amounts could reach 2 – 3”. The combination of gusty south winds, moderate to locally heavy rainfall, and possible thunderstorms could result in … Continued
Marin County has made wildfire evacuation readiness a top priority. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of local fire and police departments, public works, emergency managers, and community groups like Fire Safe Marin and Firewise neighborhoods, our county is better prepared than ever before. But success depends on each of us doing our part. Stay Informed: … Continued
Marin County, CA – Cooler temperatures, higher humidity, and the increasing chance of rainfall have led the Marin County Fire Department to lift a debris burn permit suspension previously in place. With reduced threats of wildfire, those possessing valid agriculture and residential burn permits can now burn in Marin on permissible burn days. Property owners should use caution while … Continued
Homes in your neighborhood have already received an initial defensible space inspection from Marin County Fire Department inspectors. During these visits, wildfire hazards were identified that pose a risk to your home. Some properties only received a partial evaluation because inspectors could not access the entire property without the resident present. This means your Wildfire … Continued
1. Prepare to Evacuate Evacuation preparedness starts now — not when the fire is at your door. Make a family evacuation plan, register for emergency alerts, and familiarize yourself with your local evacuation routes. Simple steps to increase your readiness: Register to receive Emergency Alerts Emergency Alert Registration Practice your evacuation plan with your family … Continued
Marin County, CA – Plans are underway for a prescribed burn that may take place as early as Thursday, August 14, near Bon Tempe Lake on Mount Tamalpais. Burn planners ask the Marin County community to refrain from calling 9-1-1 to report smoke from the burn area allowing dispatchers to remain available for emergencies. The Marin County Fire Department will … Continued
Fairfax Residents – Help Save Lives! And help us map lifesaving AEDs across Marin County! This July, leading up to the 14th Annual Sidewalk CPR event, Marin County Emergency Medical Services, in partnership with Marin Health and Human Services, local emergency services, community partners, and PulsePoint, is launching a county-wide push to locate and register Automated … Continued
For many years Fire Safe Marin has sponsored “chipper days” that allow residents to dispose of flammable vegetation free of charge. Schedule an appointment To participate in the program, you MUST book a reservation no later than the Friday preceding the week of your neighborhood’s scheduled service. Reservations are given on a first come first … Continued
The Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority and Ross Valley FD are working together to help reduce wildfire risk in your community. As part of this effort, home hardening and defensible space evaluations will take place in your neighborhood. Starting as early as 6/30/25 through most of July, the Fairfax neighborhoods of Oak Manor, Manor Hill, Cascade … Continued
PG&E will be performing vegetation management at the following locations in Fairfax for the week of April 28, 2025. View PG&E’s full slide deck on vegetation management. You can also learn more about this program by visiting PG&E’s managing trees and plants site. Please contact PG&E with any questions or concerns at treesafety@pge.com or 1-877-295-4949. Location Private (Y/N) … Continued
