Marin County will take part in a nationwide test in collaboration with additional local and state agencies. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)will be testing the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system at approximately 11:20 AM on Wednesday, October 4. Everyone with a compatible mobile phone, radio, or television should receive … Continued
National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. The Ready Campaign’s 2023 National Preparedness Month theme is “Take Control in 1, 2, 3”. The campaign will focus on preparing older adults for disasters, specifically older adults from … Continued
PG&E will be performing vegetation management at the following locations in Fairfax next week, August 28 – September 2. Since the beginning of 2023, PG&E has: Completed work on over 500 trees. Additional inspections will take place on approximately 700 trees and work will be performed as needed. View PG&E’s full slide deck on vegetation … Continued
PG&E will be performing vegetation management at the following locations in Fairfax next week, August 21 – 25. Since the beginning of 2023, PG&E has: Completed work on over 500 trees. Additional inspections will take place on approximately 700 trees and work will be performed as needed. View PG&E’s full slide deck on vegetation management. … 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 Removals … 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
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
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
Uniformed Fire Inspectors will conduct Wildfire Defensible Space and Home Hardening Evaluations on residential properties in the Forrest and Deer Park neighborhood of Fairfax starting this week! 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 wildfires. Property owners are … Continued
