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Southern Marin Scoop - January 19, 2023 |
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Dear Friends and Neighbors in Southern Marin,
It's great to see blue skies after the series of wet and windy weather. I would like to acknowledge the County of Marin's Office of Emergency Management and Department of Public Works for their efforts in protecting our community during the recent storms. I would also like to recognize the Southern Marin CERTS and Neighborhood Response Groups (NRGs), who are so integral to the safety of our neighborhoods.
Up next this weekend, King Tides! Now is a good time to prepare your home and yourself for potential flooding. Below I have included information about King Tides, where to get safety, traffic, and transit information as well as information about the California King Tides Photo Project.
Finally, I hope you will join me on Saturday for coffee with a Marin County Parks Ranger on the Mill Valley Pathway. This is an excellent opportunity to ask questions about our parks, preserves, and pathways, learn about visitor etiquette and safety, and meet a ranger.
All the Best,
Stephanie
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King Tides This Weekend, Jan. 21-22
A King Tide is a non-scientific term people often use to describe exceptionally high tides. Tides are long-period waves that roll around the planet as the ocean is "pulled" back and forth by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun as these bodies interact with the Earth in their monthly and yearly orbits. Higher than normal tides typically occur during a new or full moon and when the Moon is at its perigee, or during specific seasons around the country.
King tides can cause flooding along shoreline communities and low-lying roads in Marin County. Tide-related flooding can happen whether it is raining or not, potentially obstructing roads and impacting commute times and travel plans.
Based on tide predictions published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), tide levels that could be high enough to cause roadway flooding in coastal and bayside areas of Marin are expected January 21-22.
The Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District are urging residents and visitors to be aware of the predicted seasonal high tides. Drivers should allow extra time for trips and should be prepared to use alternative routes to avoid localized flooding on roadways. Travelers should always avoid driving through standing water, as even six inches of depth can stall a vehicle.
Travelers can check 511.org for latest traffic and transit information. During storm events, DPW’s Twitter, Marin County Sheriff’s Office’s Twitter, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) traffic website and CHP Marin’s Twitter are all excellent resources for travelers and residents looking for updates. Another resource is the Marin County emergency portal, which provides a range on helpful information and links. Additionally, weather gauges showing rainfall and tide elevations can be viewed in real-time at Marin County’s OneRain webpage.
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California King Tides Photo Project
The California King Tides Project needs your help to photograph extreme high tides on January 21 and 22, this Saturday and Sunday. It's been a tough few weeks with record rain, high surf, and flooding. The forecast looks like the weather will calm down just in time for the next king tides. While that means the photos you take this weekend may not look as dramatic as the previous storm waves, they represent the everyday water level of our near future. You can find local King Tide times, learn how to upload your photos, browse previous King Tide photos, and find resources for educators on the California King Tides Project website. If you've been stuck inside for the last month, this weekend is a great time to get outside! The California King Tides Project is only successful with your participation. Thank you for your help!
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Enjoy Coffee with a Marin County Parks Ranger
Enjoy coffee with a Marin County Parks Ranger on the Mill Valley Pathway on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity to ask questions about our parks, preserves, and pathways, learn about visitor etiquette and safety, and meet a ranger. Friendly dogs ok but must be on a leash. Questions: Contact Scott Moller at Smoller@marincounty.org
When:
Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location:
Mill Valley Pathway
Directions:
Enter Mill Valley/Sausalito Multiuse Pathway at Underhill Road in Mill Valley or Gate 6 Road and Bridgeway in Sausalito. Meet on the pathway near Almonte Blvd.
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