Update from Kate - Bulletin from FireSafe Marin

County of Marin, California sent this bulletin at 10/09/2017 10:29 AM PDT

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We are all aware of the fire danger that we live with in the Bay Area. Our thoughts are with the communities in Napa and Sonoma counties and the firefighters who are working so hard to save lives as well as property. I will share additional information as it comes in, but here is an informational update from FireSafe Marin:

The National Weather Service has issued a

RED FLAG WARNING

FOR ALL OF MARIN COUNTY UNTIL 5 AM TUESDAY

Major fires started Sunday afternoon and overnight and are currently burning in Napa and Sonoma Counties. Mandatory evacuations are underway.

DO NOT CALL 9-1-1 FOR A SMELL OF SMOKE ONLY.  SMOKE IS DRIFTING TO MARIN FROM NEARBY FIRES.  CALL 9-1-1 IF YOU SEE ACTIVE SMOKE OR FIRE LOCALLY.

Strong north and northeast winds and very low humidities will combine to create extreme fire growth potential, contributing to wildfire conditions that fire fighting resources may be unable to control.  Read the full fire weather forecast here... 

Marin County Open Space and Water District lands are closed (call to confirm)

  • MMWD Mt. Tamalpais watershed lands are closed to public motor vehicle traffic on Sky Oaks Road beyond the Sky Oaks Ranger Station.
  • All watershed land use permits have been suspended.
  • Natalie Coffin Greene Park is closed to vehicle traffic.
  • For additional MMWD closure information, please call (415) 945-1195
  • All Marin County Parks events and programs on open space land are cancelled for duration of warning.
  • For additional Parks and Open Space closure information, please call (415) 473-6387

What can I do to protect my home and family?

  1. Review the Ready, Set, Go wildfire preparedness program
  2. Create a wildfire evacuation plan and prepare now, BEFORE a fire starts.
  3. Do not use charcoal barbecues.
  4. Do not use power tools outdoors.
  5. Clean ALL leaves and needles from your roof, rain gutters, and around your house.
  6. Do not drive or park in dry grass.
  7. Once you've completed steps 1-6, take action to create or enhance your home's Defensible Space.  Directions are available at www.firesafemarin.org/defensible-space.
  8. Call 911 if you see or smell smoke.

For more information on disaster preparedness, please visit FIRESafe MARIN online!