alerts
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- Alert Status:openLast modified:Thu, Jan 14, 7:48pmCounty of Marin
- Alert Status:openLast modified:Sun, Jan 10, 5:36pmCalifornia
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Travel-Advisory.aspx
State of California—Health and Human Services Agency
California Department of Public Health - Alert Status:openLast modified:Mon, Dec 21, 10:26amCOVID-19
URGENT MESSAGE FROM THE WEST MARIN COVID OUTBREAK PREVENTION TEAM: Since Thanksgiving there has been a significant increase in Marin County residents testing positive for COVID-19. The primary reason revealed through contact investigations is private social gatherings indoors. Please comply with the Stay at Home Order https://coronavirus.marinhhs.org/stay-home-order-effect...Watch this video for critical info on how we can do our part to protect the health and wellbeing of Marin County residents. Please be vigilant. https://fb.watch/2t2g98GKMd
- Alert Status:resolvedLast modified:Thu, Dec 24, 5:53pmWest Marin
...Late season offshore wind event tonight through Monday....Northeast winds will develop before midnight across the North and East Bay hills. Winds will increase overnight into Monday morning and overspread much of the Bay Area. The strongest winds will remain in the hills but also drop into lower elevations including the coastline from Sonoma to San Mateo. The strongest winds are expected during the morning hours of Monday with
widespread gusts to 45 mph and localized gusts to 60 mph in the hills....RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM PST MONDAY FOR GUSTY OFFSHORE WINDS FOR THE NORTH AND EAST BAY AS WELL AS THE SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS AND COASTAL SAN MATEO...
* AFFECTED AREA (See Link, below--map of weather zones):...Fire Weather Zone 505 Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, Fire Weather Zone 506 North Bay Interior Valleys, Fire Weather Zone 507 North Bay Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 509 San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Fire Weather Zone 510 East Bay Interior Valleys, Fire Weather Zone 511 East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range and Fire Weather Zone 512 Santa Cruz Mountains.
* TIMING...Winds will increase before midnight tonight then increase overnight into Monday morning. The strongest winds are forecast Monday morning through midday before slowly easing late Monday afternoon.
* WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with frequent gusts up to 45 mph above 1000 feet. Local gusts to 60 mph for wind favored locations around Mt Saint Helena, Mount Diablo and Mt Tamalpais.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Humidity will be moderate tonight from 40-50% but gradually lower to 25-35% by midday Monday.
* TEMPERATURES...Record highs into the 70s on Monday.
* IMPACTS...Any new starts aligned with wind will likely show rapid growth as fuels remain at or near all time record dry levels for early December. Strong winds could cause power outages as well as downed trees and limbs. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Map link: https://www.weather.gov/media/pimar/FireZone/ca_n_firezone.pdf
- Alert Status:openLast modified:Fri, Dec 4, 12:28pmWest Marin
The Food Pantry is now open with the following schedule:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9-1
Tuesday, Thursday 1-5
The Thrift Store schedule:
Thursday-Sunday 10-4
The Resource Center is open for assistance with emergency funding and rental assistance. If you have these or other needs, or would like to refer someone for our services, please call 415-663-8361 or email info@westmarincs.org(link sends e-mail).
- Alert Status:openLast modified:Wed, Nov 25, 3:17pmWest Marin
- Alert Status:openLast modified:Tue, Nov 24, 7:16pmCounty of Marin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cc_sW8RbFbs&feature=youtu.be
Marin’s Public Health Officer, Dr. Matt Willis, shares and urgent message with Marin residents, shedding light on some of the recent COVID case-trends in Marin County. Dr. Willis also discusses how our collective choices in celebrating the holidays safely can potentially stop or reduce a further surge in cases.
- Alert Status:openLast modified:Mon, Nov 23, 11:44amWest Marin
from West Marin Community Services
The West Marin Food Pantry is closed, but West Marin Community
Services will assure that needy families and individuals in West Marin
will not be left food
insecure during this coming Thanksgiving week.West Marin families in need of food assistance can call 415-663-8361
or email info@westmarincommunityservices.org.Staff may not be able to answer immediately. If so, leave a voicemail
message saying “I (My family) needs food help” and then give your
name, phone number and the day and time you called.Your call will be returned as quickly as may be possible. Community
volunteers will distribute food packages (or in some cases, food gift
cards to purchase food) to those in need who call 415-663-8361.La despensa de alimentos de West Marin Community Services está
cerrada, pero se asegurará de que las familias y las personas
necesitadas en West Marin no se queden con inseguridad alimentaria
durante la próxima semana del Día de Acción de Gracias.Las familias de West Marin que necesiten asistencia alimentaria pueden
llamar al 415-663-8361 o enviar un correo electrónico a
info@westmarincommunityservices.org.Es posible que el personal no pueda responder de inmediato. Si es así,
deja un voice-mail mensaje diciendo “Yo (mi familia) necesito ayuda de
consequir la comida” y luego diga su nombre, número de teléfono y el
día y la hora en que llamó.Su llamada será devuelta tan pronto como sea posible. Los voluntarios
de la comunidad distribuirán paquetes de alimentos (o en algunos
casos, tarjetas de regalo de alimentos para comprar alimentos) a
quienes lo necesiten y que llamen al 415-663-8361.
- Alert Status:openLast modified:Sun, Nov 22, 3:38pmLost & Found
We recently adopted a cat who needed a new home. Last night he escaped from our house at 150 Perth Way. Toby is a big tabby cat, with very dark, almost black stripes. Confident and friendly, although I'm not sure how he would respond to a stranger outside. No collar, but he is chipped. Pls call us immediately if you see him... 415 669 1948. Thanks, Catherine and Mike
- Alert Status:openLast modified:Sat, Nov 21, 11:36amWest Marin
Protecting Our Community and Staff from COVID-19 West Marin Community Services Statement Wednesday November 18, 2020
To our beloved community and beyond,
One of our staff members tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday November 16, 2020. Out of an abundance of caution, we have closed our Food Pantry, Thrift Store, and Resources Office until further notice.
We will be working at a very limited capacity when it comes to our administrative duties such as offering whatever remote assistance is possible and staying current with our communication portals. Our neighboring food pantries Tomales Town Hall, Bolinas Community Center, and San Geronimo Valley Community Center have been notified of our closure and are preparing what they can in their own capacities.
Our best mode of contact at this time is our email info@westmarincommunityservices.org. We will be periodically checking voicemails on our office line (415) 663-8361 and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Please also visit our website westmarincommunityservices.org for up-to-date information regarding our opening status, alternative food pantries, and other resources for the community.
We want to thank our community for bearing with us in this trying time and urge everyone to enjoy this holiday season responsibly.
Sincerely,
Socorro Romo, Executive Director
Protegiendo Nuestra Comunidad y el Personal de COVID-19 Comunicado de West Marin Community Services Jueves 19 de Noviembre de 2020
Para nuestra querida comunidad,
Un miembro de nuestro personal dio positivo a la prueba de COVID-19 el lunes, noviembre 16, 2020. Hemos decidido tomar las precauciones necesarias y cerrar el dispensario de comida, la tienda de segunda, y nuestras oficinas hasta un próximo aviso.
Nosotros estaremos trabajando limitadamente en las oficinas administrativas ofreciendo asistencia remotamente como sea posible. También estaremos manteniendo el portal de comunicaciones al corriente. Se les ha notificado Los dispensarios de comida de nuestros vecinos en Tomales Town Hall, Bolinas Community Center, and San Geronimo Valley Community Center de nuestro cierre y ellos se están preparando para servir a nuestra comunidad como lo permita su capacidad.
La mejor manera de comunicarse con nosotros en este tiempo es por correo electrónico a info@westmarincommunityservices.org. Nosotros estaremos revisando los mensajes de voz en la oficina periódicamente (415) 663-8361 y le regresaremos la llamada lo más pronto posible. Por favor visite nuestro sitio de internet westmarincommunityservices.org para información sobre el estado de reapertura, dispensarios de comida alternativos y otros recursos para la comunidad.
Le agradecemos a nuestra comunidad por estar con nosotros durante estos tiempos difíciles, y le pedimos a todos que disfruten las fiestas venideras responsablemente.
Sincerely,
Socorro Romo, Executive Director
- Alert Status:openLast modified:Thu, Nov 19, 2:10pmWest Marin
WMCS Food Pantry
(updated 11/17/20):
Closed until further notice.
If you need food assistance call 211.
You can also contact us at info@westmarincommunityservices.org or call us at 415-663-8361. We will check our email and voicemail periodically.Thrift Store Closed until further notice
Other Food Pantries:
Tomales Town Hall
27150 Shoreline Hwy
Tomales, CA 94971
Every Thursday 2 - 2:45 PM
Bolinas Community Center
14 Wharf Rd
Bolinas, CA 94924
Every Thursday 12 – 1 PM
San Geronimo Valley Community Center
Lagunitas School Parking Lot
1 Lagunitas School Rd
San Geronimo, CA 94963
Every Thursday* 11 AM - 2 PM
*For Thanksgiving week: Tuesday November 24 at 11 am - 2 pm(updated 11/17/20):
- Alert Status:openLast modified:Sun, Nov 15, 12:36pmWest Marin
Home Hardening 1: Prepare Your Home, FIRESafe MARIN board member Steve Quarles & special guest Jack Cohen, Forest Service scientist addressing the vulnerabilities of your home to wildfire & steps to improve the chance your home can survive. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 6 pm. Join on Facebook live stream or via Zoom here: https://firesafemarin.zoom.us/j/87382415962 ~posted by pointreyesdisastercouncil.org
- Alert Status:resolvedLast modified:Sun, Nov 15, 12:37pmWest Marin
PRS free chipping Wed., Nov. 11. Register: https://www.chipperday.com or 415-570-4376. Run by FIRESafeMarin, funded by Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) More info at the link, incldg about what they will take. When you call, leave your name, phone number & address so crews can find it. No pile size limit! This is special for PRS (the website says there's a limit but not for this event in PRS). ... Please note if you join with a neighbor for one pile, you should register both addresses & explain which address will have the pile out front. Also, if you have a road behind the house where it will be, ie, not out front, please explain, as crews will be looking for addresses. This really is "curbside;" crews can't walk across yards to reach the pile. Last, please do call the phone number with such additional information and any questions. ~posted by Lynn, pointreyesdisastercouncil.org
- Alert Status:openLast modified:Mon, Nov 2, 6:49pmWest Marin
Indivisible West Marin invites all West Marin residents to a NON-VIOLENT RALLY to protect the results of the 2020 election. Gather in front of the Wells Fargo Bank and line both sides of Main Street from 4 to 5pm. Please bring signs that say "Count Every Vote," facemasks and flashlights. We will be masked and socially distant. Bring a chair if needed. Go to protecttheresults.com to RSVP and to get more info and updates.We will also rally Friday Nov 6 and beyond if necessary. For local information, contact Harriet Barlow (415-663-8834) or Susan Hayes (415-663-9078).
Go to protecttheresults.com to RSVP and to get more info and updates.
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
