Posts Tagged ‘Emergency Preparedness’
Community Action Marin Proposes Its Community Action Plan May 9, Hosts Step Up Marin! Event on May 19
A bright spot of our time together will be honoring the 2023 Community Courage Award recipient. Nominated by staff and volunteers who have partnered with an individual who has put their values into action for greater success using the agency’s services and team of Success Coaches, this year’s awardee will inspire. “Be a part of the change to eliminate the causes and consequences of poverty for all who call Marin home,” Alexandre says.
Read MoreSouthern Marin CERTS Rise to the Challenge During the Storm
Southern Marin CERTS – short for the Community Emergency Response Team program that educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may occur where they live – have been incredibly impactful this week.
Read MoreReady Marin Launches Free One-Hour Preparedness Presentations for Residents, Businesses & Organizations
You’d have to have your head pretty deep in the proverbial stand to be unaware of the dire need to focus on emergency preparedness within your community. Recent years have certainly provided us with no shortage of horrific examples of the need to be ready. During National Preparedness Month, a federal FEMA initiative designed to raise…
Read MoreSoon-To-Be Lawfully Wedded: MV City Council, Southern Marin Fire Agree to Consolidate
At an October 3rd special joint meeting between the Southern Marin Fire Protection District Board of Directors and the Mill Valley City Council, the organizations unanimously backed a joint resolution supporting consolidated fire services. The move continues a process that dates back to early 2020, when the agencies entered into a shared services agreement that…
Read MoreCity of Mill Valley, Southern Marin Fire District Tee Up a Long Explored Consolidation – Oct. 3
On October 3 at a “community conversation” at 4pm in the Mill Valley Community Center (180 Camino Alto), officials from both agencies are set to back a formal consolidation of the Mill Valley Fire Department into the Southern Marin Fire Protection District.
Read MoreOAC Hosts League of Women Voters for a Review of Nov. 8th Ballot Measures – Oct. 6
Outdoor Art Club is working with the non-partisan League of Women Voters to present an unbiased look at the November 8 ballot propositions.
You can attend this free program, set for Thursday, October 6 at 1pm via Zoom.
First Responder Orgs, MV Library Dial Up 5-Part Preparedness Series, Start With Fire Readiness & Defensible Space – Sept. 1
As part of National Preparedness Month, a collaboration among a number of organizations and the Mill Valley Public Library are set to launch a five-part Emergency Preparedness Series, starting this Thursday, Sept. 1 with a focus on Fire Readiness and Defensible Space.
Read MoreCounty EMS Serves Up Free Workshop on CPR, Narcan Use – Aug. 13, 10am-2pm at Depot Plaza
Marin County Emergency Medical Services Agency continues to ramp up its efforts to educate the community on ways to save a life. On Saturday, August 13 from 10am-2pm at locations throughout Marin, they’re hosting a free lifesaving training session.
Read More2022-23 EMV Guide: Community Resources & Emergency Preparedness Tips
Leah Curtis, NRG Coordinator, Chris Tubbs, Fire Chief & Tom
Welch, Deputy Chief, Mill Valley Fire Department & Southern
Marin Fire Department, share their helpful checklists to Make a Plan and Build Your Own Go Bag and Stay Box in case of disaster.
Southern Marin Fire District Lands $1 Million Grant to to Reduce Fire Fuel Load on Hwy. 1
The district, in partnership with the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority, garnered a $1 million-dollar grant to focus on the critical need for evacuation route clearing on California State Route 1 from Northern Ave in Tam Valley to Panoramic Highway.
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