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From: FIRESafe MARIN <info@firesafemarin.org>
Sent: Monday, May 4, 2020 3:02 PM To: Kutter, Rhonda <RKutter@marincounty.org> Subject: Marin Wildfire Preparedness News FIRESafe MARIN News View this email in your browser Today's Wildfire Preparedness News:
Wildfire Preparedness Webinars begin TONIGHT (May 4, 2020)On May 04, 2020 02:04 pm You are invited to join FIRESafe MARIN for our first Wildfire Preparedness Webinar tonight (May 4, 2020) at 6pm! An extension of our popular "Living With Fire" community education seminars, we're launching a regular series of 30-60 minute online webinars to help Marin residents and homeowners prepare for wildfire. Read the full article » Wildfire Preparedness Week Day 3: Focus on "Zone Zero"On May 04, 2020 01:26 pm A simple, 7 day guide to improving your home and family's wildfire preparedness with easy, inexpensive tips.Day 3: Clear Combustibles Within 5' of Your HomeThe area nearest your house, from 0' to 5', including the surfaces of the structure itself, is the most vulnerable area. We call this "ZONE ZERO," because it's ground-zero when it comes to protecting your home from embers. It's the area closest to your house, including plants, decks, outdoor furniture, and the outside walls and coverings. This area is most vulnerable and should be more aggressively maintained for fire resistance. There should be ZERO combustibles in this zone!
Read the full article » Wildfire Preparedness Week Day 2: Cut Your Grass!On May 03, 2020 12:01 pm It's Wildfire Preparedness Week. Follow our daily updates for an easy, step by step guide to protecting your home!This week, FIRESafe MARIN will provide a simple, 7 day guide to improving your home and family's wildfire preparedness with simple, easy, inexpensive tips. Day 2: Cut Your Grass!Marin's grasslands provide the fuel for our most frequent and fast moving wildfires. Dry grass is particularly susceptible to ignition - carelessly dropped cigarettes, illegal fireworks, mower blades, and hot car mufflers frequently ignite grass fires. These fast-moving fires damage and destroy homes every year in California and Marin, often in the first few minutes of a wildfire before firefighters arrive. Read the full article » Recent Articles:Wildfire Preparedness Week, Day 1: Clean Your Roof and Rain Gutters FIRESafe MARIN to host "pop-up" Living With Fire programs May 4 & 6 3 Marin Firewise Sites Receive Wildfire Prep Day Grants Wildfire Community Preparedness Day: Saturday, May 2 Upcoming NFPA Wildfire Webinars: Wildfires and Insurance Is Your Neighborhood FIREWISE? Click here to learn about the Firewise USA program and benefits! NEW! Weather Radios & Evacuation AlertsThese battery powered NOAA Weather Radios can send an evacuation or weather alert, even when power and cell service is out. Used successfully during the 2019 evacuation in Sonoma county, your radio purchase will protect your family and support FIRESafe MARIN. ORDER NOW: Midland - ER310, Solar, AA battery, Hand Crank Evacuation Alerting AM/FM Weather Radio About UsFIRESafe MARIN is a nonprofit dedicated to reducing wildfire hazards and improving fire-safety awareness in Marin. We foster community involvement by building partnerships and providing resources for mitigating fire danger. "Living With Fire"Have you attended one of our informative "Living With Fire" seminars? Find upcoming events and classes here! Fire WeatherLearn about Red Flag Warnings and see updated NWS Fire Weather information. EvacuationEvacuation preparedness must begin before a fire strikes. All Marin Residents should register for Alert Marin AND Nixle to receive evacuation notifications (Alert Marin) and emergency information (Nixle) by cell phone or VOIP. Learn more about evacuation preparedness... Protect Your HomeIf your home is to survive a wildfire, you must createDefensible Space and take steps to "harden" the structure. Marin CWPPLearn about Marin's Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Donate!FIRESafe MARIN is a 501(c)3 non-profit, and your donation may be tax deductible. Our funding goes directly to wildfire preparedness projects in Marin, and will directly benefit your community and neighborhood. Please donate today! FIRESafe MARINP.O. Box 2831 San Anselmo, CA 94979 info@firesafemarin.org Website YouTube Was this email forwarded to you by a friend? If so, please consider signing up to receive our locally oriented wildfire safety updates in your inbox, weekly. You can unsubscribe at any time. Was this message forwarded to you? Join the FIRESafe NEWS Mailing List! Copyright © 2020 FIRESafe MARIN, All rights reserved. You opted in to receive alerts from FIRESafe MARIN. Our mailing address is: FIRESafe MARIN PO Box 2831 San Anselmo, CA 94979 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Comments are closed.
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