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Adapting to Wildfire Means Being Prepared.

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PREPARE YOURSELF

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HARDEN YOUR HOME

How to protect your home against wildfires

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CREATE A FIRE SMART YARD

Use fire-resistant landscaping to prevent the spread of fire

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FIREWISE: PREPARE YOUR COMMUNITY

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Ember Stomp, Marin's annual wildfire prevention festival, will be held at the Marin Civic Center Fairgrounds on Saturday, September 6, 2025, 11am to 4pm.

Event Highlights:

Live Burn Demonstration: Witness the dramatic difference that ember-resistant building materials and retrofitting techniques can make in slowing fire spread.
Interactive Kids Zone: Enjoy bilingual activities, family games, and engaging entertainment for all ages.
Emergency Preparedness Resources: Connect with local fire agencies, emergency services, and wildfire experts to get tips, tools, and resources.
Fire-Resilient Landscaping Exhibit: Learn from Marin Master Gardeners about creating defensible space and selecting fire-smart plants.
Goats at Work: Meet the grazing goats that help manage vegetation and reduce wildfire fuel across Marin County.

In addition to festival favorites, Ember Stomp 2025 will introduce new, cutting-edge exhibits and simulations that explore climate resilience, disaster preparedness, and fire suppression innovations—offering attendees a deeper and more interactive experience.




Wildfire Watch Special: LA Fires - Lessons for Marin

A Special Edition of Wildfire Watch aired on February 10th. Watch the recording to hear from local experts about what happened in LA and what we are doing here in Marin to lower our risks and keep our community safe. Find out what YOU need to do to get prepared for wildfire. Here is the Q&A from the event, read our answers to your questions.

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Fire Safe Marin produces high quality videos, explaining wildfire risks and solutions. Check out popular playlists, like Mythbusters that tackle the most common misconceptions about wildfire safety or the Did you know? series, offering short explanations of wildfire basics.

If you want a deeper dive into wildfire science, watch videos like Wildfire Behavior with Mark Brown.

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Ember Stomp 2025!

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San Rafael, CA – Fire Safe Marin proudly announces the return of Ember Stomp, Marin County’s annual wildfire prevention festival, taking place at the Marin Civic Center Fairgrounds on Saturday,…

Mindful Mulch: Keeping Wildfire in Mind

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Mulch is any material spread over soil to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and prevent erosion. For fire safety, inorganic mulches such as rock are a non-combustible option that can be…

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Regulations are coming for Zero 0 in high wildfire risk areas. Learn why this area is so crucial to lowering the risk of your home igniting during a wildfire.  

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