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A pile of debris burns on Angel Island in 2023, with San Francisco off in the distance.
 September 4, 2026
Public Safety

Prescribed Burn Planned at Angel Island State Park

Operation planned for September 8, with potential to continue the rest of the week.

A person's hands reach down toward items that will be in an emergency "go bag."
 September 1, 2026
Emergency Services

Follow Readiness Steps during Preparedness Month

New campaign during September encourages a weekly commitment to improve resilience.

About 20 firefighters monitor a prescribed burn on Mount Tamalpais.
 August 25, 2026
Public Safety

Prescribed Burns Near Mount Tamalpais will Produce Visible Smoke

Refrain from calling 9-1-1 during burns near Sky Oaks Ranger Station and Bon Tempe Reservoir.

Alert Marin sign-up on a smartphone with a Best of Marin 2026 badge.
 August 17, 2026
Public Safety

AlertMarin Voted ‘Best of Marin’

Notification system is named Best Emergency Preparedness Service of Marin County by readers of the Pacific Sun.

Downtown San Rafael seen from a hilltop
 July 14, 2026
Public Safety

Marin Prepares for Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff

PG&E notifies County about planned action starting Wednesday, July 15.

A bunch of people participate in an emergency training in the operations center.
 June 10, 2026
Emergency Services

Marin County Adopts New Countywide Emergency Operations Plan

EOP strengthens coordinated efforts to safeguard the community

King tide inundates a San Rafael neighborhood and cars drive through the water.
 February 13, 2026
Property

Low-Interest Loans Now Available to Help Cover January Storm Losses

Damage from excessive rain, flooding, and king tides added up to approximately $4.35 million across Marin County.

Safe burning of dead and dry vegetation by landowners is a crucial tool in reducing fire hazards.
 October 17, 2025
Public Safety

Smoke Will be Visible From Prescribed Burn on Big Rock Ridge

Planned 200-acre operation aims to reduce wildfire risk and support ecosystem health

A view of a pile of woody debris being burned in a field.
 October 13, 2025
Public Safety

County Fire Department Lifts Burn Permit Suspension

Property owners asked to use caution while conducting debris or agriculture burns

About 20 firefighters monitor a prescribed burn on Mount Tamalpais.
 October 7, 2025
Environment

Additional Prescribed Burn near Bon Tempe Lake will Produce Visible Smoke

This is the third planned fire fuel reduction effort on Mount Tamalpais since July.

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