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En Español: Aviso de Bandera Roja en el Condado de Marin
Marin County, CA – The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Marin County and throughout the San Francisco Bay Area that will be in effect from Tuesday November 5, through Thursday November 7. Local fire agencies will increase staffing throughout Marin County.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected during the designated time frame. Fire conditions include a combination of strong offshore wind gusts up to 55 mph and relative as low as 15%.
The concern with this weather system is that wildfires that develop have the potential to spread rapidly. Erratic gusty winds may result in dangerous and unpredictable fire behavior. A simple spark could cause a major wildfire. The community is advised to exercise extreme caution.
Safety tips
- Avoid using any source of heat or open flame outdoors
- Avoid using power tools (gas or electric), or mowers.
- Properly discard cigarettes.
- Keep vehicles off dry grass or vegetation.
- Avoid closed areas and be alert while visiting (open) public lands where wildfires might occur.
- Sign up for your local emergency alerts at AlertMarin.org.
Learn more about Red Flag Warnings and creating a defensible space around your home with Fire Safe Marin.
Since the devastating North Bay Fires in 2017, the Board of Supervisors has made significant investments to prepare the County for events like this one. Including the increase in staffing within the Marin County Fire Department, expanding the County's Wildland Fire Crews, and enhancing the Office of Emergency Management. These efforts ensure early alert and warning capabilities, bolster response readiness, and facilitate investments in fire fuel reduction.
For any land use restrictions or closures contact the appropriate land management agency:
- National Park Service Point Reyes National Seashore: (415) 464-5100
- Mount Tamalpais State Park: (415) 388-2070.
- Marin Municipal Water District: (415) 945-1195
- Marin County Fire Information Hotline: (415) 473-7191
Refer to Emergency.MarinCounty.gov for current and trusted information.
Sign up for AlertMarin.org to receive life-saving direction ahead of and during a disaster.