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Adapting to Wildfire Means Being Prepared.

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PREPARE YOURSELF

How to protect your family

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HARDEN YOUR HOME

How to protect your home against wildfires

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CREATE A FIRE SMART YARD

Use fire-resistant landscaping to prevent the spread of fire

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Back-to-School Wildfire Preparedness: What Marin Parents Should Know

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A new school year means new schedules, teachers, activities, and routines. In Marin, it also coincides with the height of wildfire season, making back-to-school time a good opportunity to make…

Four Marin Agencies Recognized for Wildfire Risk Reduction Efforts

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Four fire agencies in Marin County have earned a place on California’s 2026 Fire Risk Reduction Community List, recognizing their work to strengthen wildfire planning, preparedness, and community resilience. The…

Your Wildfire Risk Report Is Ready. What Comes Next?

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What is this all about? Wildfire Risk Home Evaluations are conducted by trained specialists from your local fire agency or wildfire mitigation program. The program differs between agencies in Marin,…
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When Smoke Reaches Marin: Prepare, Stay Informed, and Protect Your Health

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During the last few days of July, concentrated smoke from the Woodside Fire in Sonoma County reached Marin. Just a few days later, smoke from wildfires in Oregon and Washington…

Hillside Fire reinforces why wildfire preparedness matters

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Wildfire in Mill Valley If you needed a wildfire preparedness wake-up call, the July 27 Hillside Fire in Mill Valley showed how work completed before a fire can make all…
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Keep Your Fire-Smart Garden Healthy Through the Dry Season

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Marin’s hot, dry summers and warm afternoon winds can place significant stress on landscaped plants. During periods of sustained wind and very low humidity, wildfire danger may become extreme, which…

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