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Wildfire Safety & Vegetation Management Workshop For Contractors

You're invited to join us for Marin's first FREE "Wildfire Safety and Vegetation Management Workshop For Contractors" to help Marin's many Green Industry professionals, including - TREE SERVICES, ARBORISTS, AND LANDSCAPERS - better understand Marin's wildfire risk, defensible space laws, and best practices for creating a wildfire resistant landscape.

As a green industry professional, you work on the front-line in the effort to reduce the risk of wildfire in Marin!

  • Is your business prepared to respond to the increased demand for service following several years of devastating wildfires in California?
  • Are you interested in access to grants and large state and federally funded vegetation removal projects in Marin?
  • Are you up to date on DEFENSIBLE SPACE requirements?
  • Are you interested in better serving Marin customers?

This workshop is intended primarily for decision-makers, business owners, supervisors, and leaders in green industry companies that do business in Marin County, CA.

Free

Living With Fire: Tam Valley

Join us for a FREE 2-hour seminar on wildfire preparedness for Tam Valley 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 Tam Valley’s hazard and risk, and what you can do about it from the wildfire experts at Southern Marin Fire 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?
  • Updates on Southern Marin Fire District's WUI ordinances.
  • Local evacuation specifics.
  • Introduction to planning and hazard assessment which is underway, and opportunity for public input. 

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

Monday, April 15 2019 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Southern Marin Fire District will host this seminar, consisting of a 60-minute presentation on wildfire preparedness, with a short . introduction and update and opportunity for public input on future planning efforts, and 30 minutes of questions and answers. 

Additional "Living WIth Fire" seminars for residents of other locales will be held across Marin in 2019 (see www.firesafemarin.org/events for details).  Each “Living With Fire” session will focus on issues facing the community hosting the event.

This seminar will include information specific to residents of Tam Valley or Southern Marin Fire District (seminars will be offered in Sausalito, Strawberry/Alto, Tiburon in May - check back soon).

Free

Living With Fire: San Geronimo

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: Fairfax

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 Ross Valley Fire Department, 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: Sausalito

Join us for a FREE 2-hour seminar on wildfire preparedness for Sausalito 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 Sausalito’s hazard and risk, and what you can do about it from the wildfire experts at Southern Marin Fire 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?
  • Updates on Southern Marin Fire District's WUI ordinances.
  • Local evacuation specifics.
  • Introduction to planning and hazard assessment which is underway, and opportunity for public input. 

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

Tuesday, April 30, 2019 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Southern Marin Fire District will host this seminar, consisting of a 60-minute presentation on wildfire preparedness, with a short . introduction and update and opportunity for public input on future planning efforts, and 30 minutes of questions and answers. 

Additional "Living WIth Fire" seminars for residents of other locales will be held across Marin in 2019 (see www.firesafemarin.org/events for details).  Each “Living With Fire” session will focus on issues facing the community hosting the event.

This seminar will include information specific to residents of Sausalito or Southern Marin Fire District.

Free

Living With Fire: Strawberry

Join us for a FREE 2-hour seminar on wildfire preparedness for aouthern 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 southern Marin’s hazard and risk, and what you can do about it from the wildfire experts at Southern Marin Fire 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?
  • Updates on Southern Marin Fire District's WUI ordinances.
  • Local evacuation specifics.
  • Introduction to planning and hazard assessment which is underway, and opportunity for public input. 

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

Wednesday, May 1, 2019 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Southern Marin Fire District will host this seminar, consisting of a 60-minute presentation on wildfire preparedness, with a short . introduction and update and opportunity for public input on future planning efforts, and 30 minutes of questions and answers. 

Additional "Living WIth Fire" seminars for residents of other locales will be held across Marin in 2019 (see www.firesafemarin.org/events for details).  Each “Living With Fire” session will focus on issues facing the community hosting the event.

This seminar will include information specific to residents of Southern Marin Fire District.

DIRECTIONS

From Highway 101, take the Seminary Drive exit,

Traveling Northbound 101, take the exit and turn LEFT off the freeway. 

Traveling Southbound 101, turn LEFT and follow the road underneath the freeway.

Turn RIGHT on Seminary Drive after passing the Chevron Station. 

Turn RIGHT at the stop sign to stay on Seminary Drive.

After you pass the large sports field on your left,

Turn LEFT onto Gilbert Drive and drive to the top of the hill.

Please park in Lot A.

Free

Living With Fire: Mill Valley

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 Mill Valley’s hazard and risk, and what you can do about it from the wildfire experts at Mill Valley Fire Department, Southern Marin Fire 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?
  • Updates on Mill Valley Fire Department 's WUI ordinances.
  • Local evacuation specifics.

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

Sunday, May 5 2019 from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Mill Valley Fire Department and Southern Marin Fire District will host this seminar, consisting of a 60-minute presentation on wildfire preparedness, with a short . introduction and update and opportunity for public input on future planning efforts, and 30 minutes of questions and answers. 

Additional "Living WIth Fire" seminars for residents of other locales will be held across Marin in 2019.  Each “Living With Fire” session will focus on issues facing the community hosting the event.

This seminar will include information specific to residents of Mill Valley or Southern Marin Fire District (seminars will also be offered in Sausalito, Stawberry/Alto, Tiburon in May - check back soon).

Free

Living With Fire: San Anselmo

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 Ross Valley Fire Department, 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

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
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