ICYMI (In case you missed it) … On Saturday, June 27th, the Point San Pedro Road Coalition hosted a 90-minute Community Forum on Wildfire Preparedness and Firewise featuring Quinn Gardner, Deputy Director of Emergency Management, San Rafael Fire Department. For those of you who were unable to attend, a video of her presentation and her informative slides are now available. The video was produced by Mike Wolpert / Social Jumpstart.
We live in an area that is subject to the danger of wildfire, an area bordering significant parkland. In the presentation, you can learn to prepare for an evacuation, mitigate the danger your home, and to form a Firewise community. We strongly recommend that you take a few minutes to review the material and make your safety a priority.
Here are the slides used in the presentation.
Special thanks to Sandy Mahoney from The Madison Company Realtors for providing refreshments!
Take the Quiz
Note: Click on each question to reveal its answer.
Q1: What is the official emergency notification system used by all public safety agencies In Marin County to issue real-time alerts during disasters or life-threatening events?
Answer: Alert Marin. Even if you have signed up for Nixle (which is only for “nice to know” notifications), be sure to sign up for Alert Marin for emergency alerts: https://readymarin.marincounty.gov/plan-prepare/alerts-notifications
Q2: Can I get grant money for wildfire risk reduction costs?
Answer: Yes! Here is information on what is eligible and how to apply for San Rafael’s Wildfire Risk Reduction Refund Program: https://firesafemarin.org/resources/grant-opportunities/
Q3: Do Firewise Communities earn insurance discounts?
Answer: Yes! Communities to work together to prevent wildfire can get insurance discounts. Here’s what you need to know: https://firesafemarin.org/programs/firewise-usa/
Q4: In order to become a Firewise neighborhood, must everyone in your neighborhood agree to participate?
Answer: No, you can become a Firewise neighborhood with as few as five households: https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/wildfire/firewise-usa/become-a-firewise-usa-site
Q5: Where should I keep my “go-bag” and what do I need to put in it?
Answer: Your “go-bag,” filled with enough personal supplies for up to 72 hours, should be kept close to where you will exit your home in an emergency. Suggestions for what to include in your go-bag and in your “Stay Box” (supplies to use when sheltering in place up to 5-7 days) are here.
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