Due to extreme fire danger, all open space areas in the City of San Rafael were closed on November 16, 2018. On Friday, December 7, 2018, the open space areas were reopened due to low fire danger. Regardless, fire danger in open space remains a real threat, and you can help the San Rafael Fire … Continued
*UPDATE* All open space areas in the City of San Rafael have been reopened as of Friday, December 7 due to low fire danger. All open space areas in the City of San Rafael are closed to the public until further notice due to extreme fire danger. Per San Rafael Municipal Code 19.10.040 Due to … Continued
The Air District is issuing a smoke advisory today due to the Butte County fire that developed a week ago. Heavy smoke from this wildfire in the North Bay counties is causing very unhealthy air quality throughout the region and is not expected to improve for several days. . Bay Area residents impacted by wildfire smoke are advised to: Limit outdoor … Continued
Warning to remain in place until Thursday afternoon The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the North Bay Mountains and other parts of the Bay Area, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 5 PM Thursday, September 20. This supersedes the Fire Weather Watch that was previously in … Continued
Triple-digit temperatures prompt warning from National Weather Service San Rafael, CA – The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning through the Labor Day weekend for most of California, including Marin County. Additionally, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality advisory because of smoke from Northern California wildfires blowing into the … Continued
After a major disaster, it might be several days before vital city services are restored. Your best defense is to be informed and prepared for emergencies, both at home and in your place of business. Here are 3 easy things you can do to prepare for an emergency: Sign up for Nixel and other alerts … Continued
Lots of wind and rain this weekend, starting Friday evening. Please drive very carefully, secure outdoor objects like patio furniture and be prepared for possible power outages. Learn more about how you can prepare and where to get sand/sandbags. Sign up for alerts at www.alertmarin.org and www.nixle.com. Follow the Fire Department on Twitter for updates.
