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FIRESTORM: Wildfires and Climate Change

FIRESTORM: WILDFIRES AND CLIMATE CHANGE

A Public Forum

Wednesday, May 8, 2019 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM
San Rafael Community Center, 618 B St., San Rafael

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Christie Neill
Marin County Fire Dept, Battalion Chief

Leroy Westerling
Professor, Management of Complex Systems, UC Merced

Lisa Santora
Deputy Director, Marin Co. Dept of Public Health

Joel Laucher
Senior Advisor, California Dept of Insurance

Kate Sears
Marin County Supervisor

Todd Lando
Fire Safe Marin

Moderated by

Peter B. Collins
veteran radio and television host

Climate change continues to intensify the conditions contributing to the most destructive fires in California’s history.

Find out what’s happening, what’s being done, and what you can do.

RSVP ONLINE

This is a free public event.   Childcare and Spanish translation provided on prior request

SPONSORED BY

Organizing for Action Marin, in partnership with:

Fire Safe Marin, Drawdown Marin, Marin Conservation League, Cool Effects, Marin Interfaith Climate Action, Sustainable San Rafael, Sustainable Marin, Resilient Neighborhoods

Free

Camp Fire Documentary Screening

The Camp Fire Documentary screening: all funds raised will support survivors of the Camp Fire and Fire Safe Marin's goat grazing program.

Benefit Screening May 14, 2019, 6:30PM at CineArts Sequoia Theater in Mill Valley

Fire Safe Marin presents The Camp Fire Documentary, which tells a small part of the story one county experienced during its darkest day. The Camp Fire Documentary is a powerful and moving first person account from individuals and First Responders that battled the inferno that struck Concow, Paradise, Magalia and Chico in Butte County California on November 8, 2018. This documentary was produced by local filmmaker Nancy Hamilton who compiled a substantial portion of her film from people’s cell phone footage of the catastrophic fire.

The 50 minute film will include an introduction by the filmmaker, and a panel discussion will follow including: the Camp Fire's Deputy Incident Commander; Camp Fire survivors, Stephen Murray, a 31-year resident of Paradise, and a father of two young children, who single-handedly rescued more than 60 senior citizens from a burning mobile home community; and local wildfire experts and leaders.

All funds raised will be distributed to charities supporting Camp Fire survivors, and to support Fire Safe Marin's fledgling goat grazing program to reduce wildfire hazards in Marin.

Tickets are $25 - all proceeds will be split between Camp Fire Survivors and Fire Safe Marin's Community Wildfire Reduction Goat Grazing Program.  Discounted tickets are available:

  • Senior Citizen tickets $12.50 - Use code senior
  • Student/educator tickets $5 - Use code student

Purchase Tickets

Watch the Documentary trailer...

I'm not able to attend, but would still like to donate! 

Sponsorship

  1. Presenting Sponsor - $10,000
  2. Gold Sponsor - $1,000
  3. Silver Sponsor - $500

Thank You to Our Sponsors to Date!

Sponsorship

To sponsor this important event, please contact <a href="http://mailto:fundraising@firesafemarin.org for details

  1. Presenting Sponsor - $2,500
  2. Platinum - $1,000
  3. Gold Sponsor - $500
  4. Silver Sponsor - $100

Presenting

  • Rotary Club

Platinum

  • Bob and Becky Loback
  • Jaeger Family
  • Bob's Tree Service
  • Glenn Hopkins & Jamie Hanna
  • Linda and John Spence
  • Fred and Marianne Doar
  • Roger and Louisa Philipp

Gold

  • Bob & Pat Emrich
  • Nancy Ramsay
  • David & Kathleen Martin
  • Kevin Wiley
  • Mill Valley Volunteer Firefighters

Silver

  • David Lundgren
  • Richard & Joanne Spotswood
  • Susan Hendrie
  • Roland & Linda Wahl
  • Ann Murphy

Special Thanks

Star Creek Land Stewards

star creek logoThanks for providing 1200 goats for marin's grazing priogram in 2019.  Star Creek Land Stewards is a land stewardship and contract grazing company established from the hills of Star Creek Ranch, spanning the lines of Santa Cruz and San Benito counties.  Star Creek Land Stewards originated from the planned grazing efforts at Star Creek Ranch, from the hills spanning the lines of Santa Cruz and San Benito counties.  With time these efforts have evolved into a competitive and professional grazing outfit, taking what we have learned from the ranch out into a greater lands of California.  

Stone Step Farm

stone steps farm logoThanks for providing the baby goats!  Stone Steps Farm is a small, family farm operated by Leigh Kenny, John Cline, and sons in Nicasio, CA.  We raise mini Nubian dairy goats (the type attending the Fire Safe Marin event).  We also raise a small number of Pygora goats and sheep for fiber.   All of our animals are protected by working livestock guardian dogs.   The goats and sheep are wonderful land management partners—they clear brush (including poison oak, blackberry vines, and coyote brush) and they reduce the overall fuel load on our land.  Through soil testing with Fibershed, we’re also measuring their ability to help us sequester carbon in the soil.

$25.00

Living With Fire: Mill Valley (MWPCA)

Join us at the Muir Woods Park Community Association Clubhouse for a FREE 2-hour seminar on wildfire preparedness for Mill Valley and Throckmorton Ridge residents (all Marin residents are welcome, however each session may include material specific to the location hosting the seminar).

As Marin residents, we all share responsibility to be prepared for wildfires.  Wildfires are a natural part of our environment, and it’s imperative that we build our homes, maintain our landscapes, and prepare our families for the next major fire. 

Learn about your community’s hazard and what you can do about it from the wildfire experts at Marin County Fire Department, and Fire Safe Marin.

  • Are you and your family prepared to safely evacuate when a wildfire strikes?
  • Is your home vulnerable to igniting from wildfire embers?
  • Does your home have adequate Defensible Space?
  • Are you interested in working with neighbors and land managers to reduce fire risk in your community? 

This workshop is intended primarily for residents, homeowners, and regular visitors to Marin County, CA.  Registration online at www.firesafemarin.org/events is encouraged, but not required. 

Free

Living With Fire: Stinson Beach

Join us at the tinson Beach Community Center for a FREE 1-hour seminar on wildfire preparedness for tinson Beach and Bolinas residents (all Marin residents are welcome, however each session may include material specific to the location hosting the seminar).

As Marin residents, we all share responsibility to be prepared for wildfires.  Wildfires are a natural part of our environment, and it’s imperative that we build our homes, maintain our landscapes, and prepare our families for the next major fire. 

Learn about your community’s hazard and what you can do about it from the wildfire experts at Marin County Fire Department, and Fire Safe Marin.

  • Are you and your family prepared to safely evacuate when a wildfire strikes?
  • Is your home vulnerable to igniting from wildfire embers?
  • Does your home have adequate Defensible Space?
  • Are you interested in working with neighbors and land managers to reduce fire risk in your community? 

This workshop is intended primarily for residents, homeowners, and regular visitors to Marin County, CA.  Registration online at www.firesafemarin.org/events is encouraged, but not required. 

Free

Living With Fire: Corte Madera

Join us for a FREE 2-hour seminar on wildfire preparedness for Marin residents.

As Marin residents, we all share responsibility to be prepared for wildfires.  Wildfires are a natural part of our environment, and it’s imperative that we build our homes, maintain our landscapes, and prepare our families for the next major fire. 

Learn about your community’s hazard and what you can do about it from the wildfire experts at Central Marin Fire Department and Fire Safe Marin.

  • Are you and your family prepared to safely evacuate when a wildfire strikes?
  • Is your home vulnerable to igniting from wildfire embers?
  • Does your home have adequate Defensible Space?
  • Are you interested in working with neighbors and land managers to reduce fire risk in your community? 

This workshop is intended primarily for residents, homeowners, and regular visitors to Corte Madera, Larkspur, Greenbrae, and Marin County, CA.  Registration online at www.firesafemarin.org/events is encouraged, but not required. 

Register Today!

Free

Iron Springs Give Back Tuesday: Fire Safe Marin

Join us Tuesday, July 23 from 4-10PM to support wildfire safety education, preparedness, and planning!

Fire Safe Marin is honored to participate in Iron Springs Give Back Tuesdays at Iron Springs Pub & Brewery in Fairfax!


Iron Springs Pub and Brewery in Fairfax will generously donate 10% of salesn July 23, starting at 4pm.  The Give Back Tuesday portion of the day will go from 4pm - 10pm (kitchen usually closes around 9:30 or 10pm). All sales are included, restaurant and bar.

Fire Safe Marin will have a table and volunteers to greet guests and provide wildfire safety information.

Iron Springs is busy on Tuesdays, but let's pack the house in support of wildfire safety in Marin.  If you have a large group, keep in mind that they can take reservations for 4 or more by calling the pub at 415-485-1005.  Please make reservations at least a few days ahead of time, and be on time!

Free

PG&E Wildfire Safety Open House

NOTE: This event is hosted by PG&E and is not related to Fire Safe Marin.  We plan to be in attendance, but if you need information about the event itself, please contact PG&E directly.  Fire Safe Marin can't answer any questions about this event.

Click here for PG&E Event Information

PG&E is hosting a series of regional open houses throughout our service area for anyone who is interested in learning more about our Community Wildfire Safety Program. These drop-in gatherings will allow community members to learn more about wildfire safety and emergency preparedness, meet with PG&E representatives, ask questions and share feedback. Webinars will be available for those who are unable to attend an event in person.

Please check back regularly for updates to our open house and webinar schedules.

Free

Living With Fire: Novato

Join us for a FREE 2-hour seminar on wildfire preparedness for Marin residents.

As Marin residents, we all share responsibility to be prepared for wildfires.  Wildfires are a natural part of our environment, and it’s imperative that we build our homes, maintain our landscapes, and prepare our families for the next major fire. 

Learn about your community’s hazard and what you can do about it from the wildfire experts at Novato Fire Protection District and Fire Safe Marin.

  • Are you and your family prepared to safely evacuate when a wildfire strikes?
  • Is your home vulnerable to igniting from wildfire embers?
  • Does your home have adequate Defensible Space?
  • Are you interested in working with neighbors and land managers to reduce fire risk in your community? 

This workshop is intended primarily for residents, homeowners, and regular visitors to Novato and Marin County, CA.  Registration online at www.firesafemarin.org/events is encouraged, but not required. 

Free

Living With Fire: San Rafael

Join us for a FREE 2-hour seminar on wildfire preparedness for Marin residents.

As Marin residents, we all share responsibility to be prepared for wildfires.  Wildfires are a natural part of our environment, and it’s imperative that we build our homes, maintain our landscapes, and prepare our families for the next major fire. 

Learn about your community’s hazard and what you can do about it from the wildfire experts at San Rafael Fire Department and Fire Safe Marin.

  • Are you and your family prepared to safely evacuate when a wildfire strikes?
  • Is your home vulnerable to igniting from wildfire embers?
  • Does your home have adequate Defensible Space?
  • Are you interested in working with neighbors and land managers to reduce fire risk in your community? 

This workshop is intended primarily for residents, homeowners, and regular visitors to Marin County, CA.  Registration online at www.firesafemarin.org/events is encouraged, but not required. 

Free

Living With Fire: Novato

Join us for a FREE 2-hour seminar on wildfire preparedness for Marin residents.

As Marin residents, we all share responsibility to be prepared for wildfires.  Wildfires are a natural part of our environment, and it’s imperative that we build our homes, maintain our landscapes, and prepare our families for the next major fire. 

Learn about your community’s hazard and what you can do about it from the wildfire experts at Novato Fire Protection District and Fire Safe Marin.

  • Are you and your family prepared to safely evacuate when a wildfire strikes?
  • Is your home vulnerable to igniting from wildfire embers?
  • Does your home have adequate Defensible Space?
  • Are you interested in working with neighbors and land managers to reduce fire risk in your community? 

This workshop is intended primarily for residents, homeowners, and regular visitors to Novato and Marin County, CA.  Registration online at www.firesafemarin.org/events is encouraged, but not required. 

Free

Living With Fire: Corte Madera

Join us for a FREE 2-hour seminar on wildfire preparedness for Marin residents.

As Marin residents, we all share responsibility to be prepared for wildfires.  Wildfires are a natural part of our environment, and it’s imperative that we build our homes, maintain our landscapes, and prepare our families for the next major fire. 

Learn about your community’s hazard and what you can do about it from the wildfire experts at Fire Safe Marin.

  • Are you and your family prepared to safely evacuate when a wildfire strikes?
  • Is your home vulnerable to igniting from wildfire embers?
  • Does your home have adequate Defensible Space?
  • Are you interested in working with neighbors and land managers to reduce fire risk in your community? 

This workshop is intended primarily for residents, homeowners, and regular visitors to Marin County, CA.  Registration online at www.firesafemarin.org/events is encouraged, but not required. 

Free

Home Hardening Workshop for Professionals

Attention Building Industry Professionals! Join Fire Safe Marin for a FREE 4-hour seminar on wildfire home-hardening.

  • 1PM Doors Open - Meet Manufacturers and Installers
  • 2PM-4PM Seminar for Building Professionals
  • 4PM-5PM Manufacturer Showcase and Live Burn Demo

Recognizing that home-hardening through improved architectural design, ember and ignition resistant material selection, and retrofitting existing buildings are the most important factors in improving home survival during wildfires, Fire Safe Marin has developed a seminar and training curriculum to introduce building professionals to these concepts.

Taught by experts in the field of building science, home hardening, and wildfire, this seminar is intended for building industry professionals to:

  • Train the contractor, handyman, architect, and owner/builder to recognize structural vulnerabilities to wildfires and embers;
  • Introduce ignition and ember resistant designs and materials;
  • Provide home-hardening and retrofitting resources;
  • Encourage building modifications to reduce the likelihood of structural ignitions during wildfires;
  • Develop a list of contractors to provide Marin homeowners with access to knowledgeable professionals

Weather permitting, a live fire demonstration will be conducted at 5PM to demonstrate the differences between ordinary and fire-resistant construction. 

WHAT DOES “Home HARDENING” MEAN?

"Hoime Hardening" describes a building or structure that is designed, built, or retrofitted to resist ignition from wildfires and embers. While no home is "fireproof," simple and often inexpensive materials, designs, and techniques can address the most vulnerable components of a house to increase resistance to heat, flames, and embers from wildfires.

SPEAKERS

Stephen L. Quarles, Ph.D.
Chief Scientist for Wildfire and Durability (retired)
Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS)

Todd Lando
Executive Coordinator, Fire Safe Marin
Wildfire Hazard Mitigation and Vegetation management Consultant

Larry Pasero
Fire Inspector, Kentfield Fire Protection District

Program SponsorS

csaa logoFire Safe Marin has partnered with CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA insurer, to bring building professionals the most up-to-date knowledge on home-hardening for wildfire. CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer, offers automobile, homeowners and other personal lines of insurance to AAA Members through AAA clubs in 23 states and the District of Columbia.

Manufacturer and Installer Showcase

The following manufacturers will be on-hand to discuss their innovative WUI approved building products:

 

ember wildfire defense solutions logo retina

Frontline Logo Dark JPEG    james hardie planks logo clear choice roofing exteriors    VULCAN VENT LOGO  

  Brandguard Logo Wide Extreme small      embers out logo     ohagin black

Fire aside logo 

NUSKU

Schedule of Events

  • Doors open at 1PM to meet manufacturers (early showcase)
  • Seminar for Building Professionals 2-4 PM
  • Showcase for professionals 4-5 PM
  • LIVE BURN 5PM, all welcome..
  • Public showcase, meet manufacturers 5-6 PM
  • Seminar for Homeowners 6-7:30 PM 
Free
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