West Marin

FireSafe Marin Wildfire Evacuation Checklist

Quick to review. Is also on, along with other information: https://www.pointreyesdisastercouncil.org/safety-information

Posted by

Lynn Axelrod

08/21/2020 - 3:51pm

West Marin

How to Request Help for Animals in a Disaster

See attached info from HALTER: halterproject.org

Posted by

Lynn Axelrod

08/21/2020 - 2:13pm

West Marin

Evac Warning Area Expanded

Rerunning Kathy Hartzell's good post below and adding: Sign up for nixle.com (landlines automatically included but you must register cell phones. You will get text or email if you don't get text). And regularly check Marin County Fire twitter and Marin Sheriff twitter:

Posted by

Lynn Axelrod

08/21/2020 - 12:05pm

West Marin

West Marin Fund - Resources Woodward Fire

https://mailchi.mp/57949b9517c7/west-marin-wildfires-staying-safe?e=b0ac8d4da7

Posted by

Susan Brayton

08/20/2020 - 11:18am

West Marin

Marin Fire Info. - Woodward Fire, PRNS (Corrected link)

https://www.facebook.com/marincountyfire/?epa=SEARCH_BOX or call 415-473-7191

Posted by

Susan Brayton

08/19/2020 - 1:09pm

West Marin

Another Potential Source for Battery during Power Outages

A local resident advises he can make a battery for power outages. Since PGE is making a YETI battery available (copying PGE's rep Alex Porrata's info, below), this might be a backup or used for anyone without a medical need. I can put you in touch with him by forwarding your email to me.

Posted by

Lynn Axelrod

08/17/2020 - 3:28pm

West Marin

Red Flag Warning this evening through Sunday morning, so far

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Entire Bay Area for predicted lighting, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening (Saturday) to 11 AM Sunday. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected during this time frame.

Posted by

Lynn Axelrod

08/15/2020 - 2:44pm

West Marin

UC-Marin Master Gardeners Fire-Smart Landscaping; Climate: Biomass Recovery Study; Latest FIRESafe Marin Webinar, Aug 25, Facebk or Zoom

I. Guidelines for planning/maintaining fire-smart landscape & support a healthy ecosystem: http://marinmg.ucanr.edu/Fire-smart_Landscaping/

Posted by

Lynn Axelrod

08/11/2020 - 3:45pm

West Marin

Coastal Health Alliance Press Release

Point Reyes Station release., CA: On August 12, 2020 Petaluma Health Center, Inc. (PHC) – which operates 10 health clinic sites in Sonoma County and Marin County, including the Rohnert Park Health Center and three clinic sites in Point Reyes and Bolinas in West Marin – is due to unexpectedly lose Dr.

Posted by

Dinelle Abram

08/05/2020 - 12:14pm

West Marin

PSPS Planning for People with Disabilities; YETI Batteries if You Rely on Elec Power; & Volunteers for a possible Charging Station

(Update from Alex Porrata re supplying YETI batteries for elec power during outages, below)

Posted by

Lynn Axelrod

08/04/2020 - 2:34pm

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Spaces

Online Forums

Commons Connect Forums provide a virtual gathering place to those who live and work in the West Marin Community. (Access to this local online forum is limited to those who work and live in the geographical area outlined here.)

A single registration allows community members to post local events on the Community Calendar, to post items of immediate importance on Alerts, and to access all of the forums including:

West Marin Soapbox: Campaigns, Causes, and Discussions
Over-the-Hill-Gang: Rides and Errands
West Marin Share: Reuse materials; share information and services - a money free zone
West Marin Marketplace: rentals; things and services for sale
Tending the Wild Collaborative: An Ethnobiology Project
Local Food System Initiative: Food and garden related shares and information
Think Local West Marin: Appreciation and applause for our neighbors
Commons Connect Tech Support: Help with our Web site features
Volunteering Opportunities in West Marin: Help our local non-profits