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5/4/2020

 
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

 
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Today's Wildfire Preparedness News:


  • Wildfire Preparedness Webinars begin TONIGHT (May 4, 2020)
  • Wildfire Preparedness Week Day 3: Focus on "Zone Zero"
  • Wildfire Preparedness Week Day 2: Cut Your Grass!

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.

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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! 
  • Remove combustible outdoor furniture.  Replace with metal or non-combustible varieties.
  • Replace jute or natural fiber doormats with heavy rubber or metal grates.
  • Remove or relocate all combustible materials including garbage and recycling containers, lumber, trash, and patio accessories.
  • Clean all fallen leaves and needles.
  • No vegetation or plantings are recommended within 5’ of any structure.
  • Remove tree limbs that extend into this zone.  Fire-prone tree varietiesshould be removed if they extend into this zone.
  • Do not store firewood, lumber, or combustibles here, even (especially) under decks or overhangs.  Move stored combustibles inside or at least 30’ from any structure.
  • Use only inorganic, non-combustible mulches such as stone or gravel.
  • Hardscaping is strongly recommended around the base of structures.

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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.

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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



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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

 


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