CERT teams are trained in basic emergency response procedures such as: Conducting an initial size-up of the situation in their immediate area Reducing immediate dangers by turning off utilities, suppressing small fires, and evacuating hazardous areas Performing immediate medical triage and basic treatment of injuries Assessing structural integrity and performing light search and rescue Collecting … Continued
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This work is the first step towards evaluating areas and installing parking boxes. Our hope is that vegetation removal along roadways will increase safe parking options while still allowing for access and emergency egress.
This work will improve evacuation safety and emergency responder access during a wildfire by reducing the amount of flammable vegetation along and above roadways.
The work has been authorized by the Fire Chief under the San Rafael Municipal Code and California Fire Code.
Yes. If crews observe dead trees, downed limbs, or dead vegetation within reach of the roadway, they will remove the debris.
No, vegetation removal will occur in and from the public right-of-way. If vegetation that threatens evacuation routes is observed outside of the right-of-way, clearly on private property, SRFD will ask permission before removing.
The key regulatory component of the Draft Plan is the “form-based code” (Chapter 9). The code serves as the zoning regulations for Downtown and will replace many existing regulations and provisions. Unlike conventional zoning that describe regulations and requirements in text, a form-based code explains and describes regulations using graphics. It combines zoning regulations with desired design approaches that are typically found in advisory design guidelines. The … Continued
Rarely. This program will focus on trimming individual tree limbs, shrubs, and other vegetation that overhangs the roadway. No mature trees will be removed unless a safety hazard is identified by a certified arborist and/or fire officials and it is determined that removal is the only safe option.
