One of the keys of emergency preparedness is to ensure losses aren’t catastrophic. Preparedness is about communication and building relationships with people around you before disaster strikes. Miranda Miller, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the Ross Valley Fire District (RVFD) is working to ensure the Fairfax, San Anselmo, Ross, and Sleepy Hollow communities are ready when … Continued
Earlier this year Fairfax launched its Landscape and Equipment Trade-in Rebate Program, and there are still funds available! Who is eligible? Residents and commercial landscapers with an active Fairfax business license are eligible to receive these rebates. Qualifying gas-powered equipment Leaf blowers String trimmers Hedge trimmers Edgers Pole saws Chainsaws Mowers Apply The online Landscape … Continued
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) will be performing tree maintenance work this week in Fairfax. PG&E performs tree trimming to keep trees away from powerlines, improve the safety and reliability of our electric system and reduce the risk of wildfires. Learn more about this program by visiting PG&E’s managing trees and plants site. FairFax Trims … Continued
Read our latest newsletter to learn about: New storm water cleaning devices See pictures from the SoulSail reception MWPA home evaluations and more chipper days Fairfax summer camps Local events and more! Read the full newsletter. 📸: Stephanie Mohan
Last week, the Fairfax community came together to celebrate SoulSail: the new kinetic sculpture in Fairfax Parkade created by local artist in residence, Susan Pascal Beran. Thanks to everyone who joined in the celebration! Pictures taken by artist in residence, Stephanie Mohan.
Uniformed Fire Inspectors will conduct Wildfire Defensible Space and Home Hardening Evaluations on residential properties in the Oak Manor and Oak Manor Ridge neighborhood of Fairfax starting the week of July 10th. Inspectors will confirm that you have completed vegetation maintenance required by law. They will also provide recommendations for steps that may provide additional protection from … Continued
Revised election administration plan on public review; July 20 meeting set San Rafael, CA – Public review was a key element when Marin County adopted the California Voter’s Choice Act, which modernized elections and increased choices in voting. The Marin County Elections Department is soliciting feedback and planning for a July 20 virtual public meeting … Continued
PG&E and Marin County Fire Department have announced a partnership to enhance wildfire response capabilities in Marin County. PG&E will provide the county with one of its cutting-edge BlackHawk UH-60 helicopters for the upcoming 2023 fire season. The helicopter will be dispatched by Marin County Fire to any incident that occurs within Marin County and … Continued
The Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) is hiring TWO Vegetation Management Specialists. This is a professional classification that performs a wide variety of responsible, project-based, complex, and analytical work. Assignments will include: Office/remote planning and environmental compliance work that requires excellent written and oral communication skills Field work implementing vegetation treatment projects including, but not … Continued
The latest Town Newsletter highlights: The next regular Town Council will be Wednesday, July 12 Planning Commission applications deadline closes June 30 Defensible Space Evaluations happening in Fairfax Wildfire prevention efforts by the numbers And more! Read the full newsletter to get all the info!
