alerts
Short items of immediate importance for our community. (250 characters max.)
- Alert Status:resolvedLast modified:Wed, May 15, 3:48pmEmergency
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.
- Alert Status:openLast modified:Mon, Feb 25, 10:07pmEmergency
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. - Alert Status:openLast modified:Tue, Feb 5, 8:53amCuriosity
Marin residents age 60 and older and those working with older adults are encouraged to take the survey online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/agefriendlycountyofmarin
- Alert Status:openLast modified:Fri, Jan 25, 12:31pmEmergency
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
- Alert Status:openLast modified:Wed, Jan 16, 3:11pmEmergency
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 - Alert Status:openLast modified:Tue, Jan 15, 5:08pmEmergency
Tune in to KWMR 90.5, 89.9, 92.3, streaming while Internet lasts. Use battery-powered or hand-cranked radio! Check those batteries.
- Alert Status:openLast modified:Mon, Dec 17, 10:39amEmergency
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 - Alert Status:openLast modified:Tue, Nov 13, 5:15pmCuriosity
- Alert Status:openLast modified:Mon, Nov 5, 8:33amCuriosity
There is no risk of lead in the water from Inverness watershed, nor is any lead accumulating in the water during treatment, storage, and distribution processes -- as the results of more than 20 years' worth of laboratory testing have demonstrated. Read more on Forums: WMShare/Wade Holland
- Alert Status:resolvedLast modified:Mon, Oct 29, 5:20pmEmergency
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...
http://support.marinhumane.org/site/Calendar?id=100741&view=Detail
- Alert Status:openLast modified:Mon, Aug 13, 1:11pmEmergency
Link to the latest FIREWise Marin newsletter; fire-prone plants (w/ a list to click on). Other topics above are on this link, righthand side, including wildfire evac checklist. http://firesafemarin.org/about/news/entry/fire-prone-plants
Best all, pointreyesdisastercouncil.org
- Alert Status:openLast modified:Wed, Aug 1, 12:50pmEmergency
We are in urgent need of Radio Room volunteers. The equipment is simple. Training is provided. The practice commitment is less than one hour a month for a system-wide drill. Please see the WM Share forum posting for the expanded posting. Thank you. Lynn A., Point Reyes Disaster Council Coordinator
- Alert Status:openLast modified:Wed, Jun 20, 1:52pmEmergency
Please review this valuable information. nb. The AlertMarin flyer includes a tinyurl for information in Spanish. I continue to add flyers and information in Spanish on the PRDC website. Thank you, Lynn Axelrod, PRDC Coordinator, pointreyesdisastercouncil.org
- Alert Status:openLast modified:Sat, Jun 16, 8:24amCuriosity
In response to requests for a second meeting, a listening session to hear more from the community is set for 6:30 p.m. July 12 at West Marin School’s large gymnasium.
- Alert Status:resolvedLast modified:Wed, Jun 20, 2:18pmEmergency
Strong Winds predicted Fri. night, N. & E. Bay Hills, potential for wildfire. Gusts could exceed 50 mph. Weak trees, limbs, lines could be impacted. Take precautions, although Red Flag Alert not being issued now due to vegetation moisture content. More info firesafemarin.org, scroll down homepage.
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
