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Diagnosed on March 22, Dr. Willis explains in this video that he will be self-quarantined away from his family. And in another video on April 7, Dr. Willis describes his process of grappling with the virus, including a trip to the emergency room. Luckily he is feeling much better now and is easing back into work. Thank you, Dr. Willis, for sharing your experience with us as a helpful reminder of why it's so important to stay home!
You've heard it before: getting fresh air and exercise is good for us, especially when we're cooped up indoors most of the time. With that in mind, we encourage everyone to take a walk or ride their bike in their own neighborhood.
If you are thinking about going to a nearby park or trail, watch out!
On April 9, the Director of Emergency Services established an emergency parking resolution to help curb non-essential travel to parks and open space areas in Marin County. The resolution, which applies to unincorporated areas of Marin County, designates no parking zones around multiple areas in Southern Marin. Parking within these areas, which will be clearly identified with signage, will be a violation of Marin County Code 15.36.060. The fine associated with this code is $100. Learn more about this action here.
Additionally, California State Parks issued a press release today encouraging everyone to stay home and save lives.
 More children included in the Census means more money for the programs that support them—from health care to schools to public transportation! Go to https://my2020census.gov/ to complete the 2020 Census for everyone living in your home, or call toll free in English at 844-330-2020 or in Spanish at 844-468-2020.
There are a lot of ways to practice self-care and community-care during this difficult time:
And remember, in all seriousness, this is not an easy time for many of us. You are not alone. Please reach out for support:
- Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Access Line: 1-888-818-1115
- Crisis Stabilization Unit: 415-473-6666
- California Peer Run Warmline: 855-845-7415
- Community Action Marin Peer Support Warmline (9am to Midnight, 7 days a week): 415-459-6330
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
Did you know that it's considered an essential activity to reduce the "fire fuel" from flammable vegetation close to your house?
Here's a list of what's permitted (and what isn't) according to Marin County Fire Chief Jason Weber.
The following Vegetation Management activities specific to fire fuel reduction are permitted:
- Removal of dead and down vegetation on the property within 30’ of the home
- Mowing of seasonal grasses to 4” or less (this does not include irrigated lawns)
- Cleaning of organic material in gutters and on roof
- Hazard tree removal (trees that are dead or to improve thinning of forest within 100’ of home)
- Removal of limbs on trees within 6-10’ of the ground
- Removal of limbs that overhang the home or within 10’ of the chimney
- Removal of all piles of dead vegetation
- Clear vegetation 14’ overhead and 10’ from sides of roads and driveways
- Any items identified in a specific fire agency property evaluation or correction notice
These activities are NOT permitted:
- Lawn mowing
- Leaf blowing
- Ornamental bush trimming
- Cosmetic weeding in irrigated home gardens
- Work on irrigation system for lawns, ornamental vegetation, etc.
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