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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.

Two people look at a phone that has the ReadyMarin app open.
 September 30, 2025
Public Safety

Engagement is Key to Disaster Preparedness in Marin

National Preparedness Month strengthens community resilience.

About 25 people pose with go-bags after an emergency training.
 September 11, 2025
Public Safety

County Urges Community to Prepare for Disasters

National Preparedness Month offers many ways to strengthen readiness.

An overhead view of firefighters working a prescribed burn on a hillside.
 August 11, 2025
Public Safety
Firefighters putting out fire during a prescribed burn
 June 27, 2025
Emergency Services

Prescribed Burn at Mount Tamalpais State Park

Marin residents are alerted to visible smoke during wildfire fuel reduction effort.

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