Emergency

PG&E Power Shutoffs

Info about Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) factors, notice periods, updates during a PSPS, how to update your contact info, how to prepare. At pge.com/mywildfirealerts or link at: https://www.pointreyesdisastercouncil.org/safety-information
(Lynn, PRDC Coordinator)

Forums: Marin Wildfires; Climate Change & Wildfires

Marin Wildfire Forum, May 4, Embassy Suites, San Rafael. Includes update on progress, work to come, future needs. Special presentation by a Camp Fire survivor. Wildfires & Climate Change, May 8, San Rafael Comm. Center. Go to pointreyesdisastercouncil.org/news for more description.

Stop the Bleed workshop

Sat. April 13, 9-11:30 am. Bleeding injuries & how to manage them. Free. Certified instructor Jim Fazackerley leads, with 2 assistant instructors, both CERTs (Vicki Chase, retired RN; Suyash Prasad, ER Doctor). SGV Comm Center East Room. More info pointreyesdisastercouncil.org/news

CERT training, Point Reyes Station

Emergency & Disaster training by Fire Dept personnel. To help until they arrive. In Point Reyes Station May 3 (briefly in the evening), 4 and 11. Hands-on practice, put out small fires, light rescue; supplies, manual given. Preregister: readymarin.org under CERT tab. Scholarships if needed.

Animal Emergencies, Training

HALTER Project trains people (and first responders) to assist animals in emergencies. Training, Tues, March 5, 11-5:30, Petaluma Riding & Driving Club, 1820
Skillman Ln. MUST REGISTER. halterproject.org for all info. Spots still open. This is a great opportunity if you have/work with animals.

FireSafe Marin workshop, Fri., March 8, 9-11

FIRESafe MARIN community wrkshp for Marin neighborhoods to organize Firewise USA® recognition. Marin Valley Comm Ctr, 100 Marin Valley Dr., Novato. Reps/every Marin fire dept, land mgmt agencies, PGE, etc. Classes for individuals/safety tips will be later this spring. See flyer/more info

Sand & bags available

At Point Reyes Station, corner of C Street & 4th Street (behind the Sheriff's substation); and at Inverness Fire Station. Get it while it lasts!
Lynn, Coordinator, pointreyesdisastercouncil.org

Got your radio ready? (battery or hand-cranked)

Tune in to KWMR 90.5, 89.9, 92.3, streaming while Internet lasts. Use battery-powered or hand-cranked radio! Check those batteries.

911 v 415-472-0911, flooding tips, etc.

Reminding everyone of winter tips on the PRDC website. You know cars can be swept away in just 2 feet of moving water? More info, incldg 911 v 415-472-0911. https://www.pointreyesdisastercouncil.org/safety-information/
Lynn, Coordinator, PRDC

Pet Basic First Aid, CPR hands-on workshop

Basic lifesaving; readiness. Rescue breathing, choking, poison response, more. Workbook included. Sat., Oct. 20, 9-1, space ltd, reg. reqd. Leave pets home. Marin Humane, Novato. PRDC CERTs contact Lynn re recertifying...

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