Climate Action Toolkit

- Marin County Public Emergency Portal: during an emergency, this site will provide you with the latest information on the emergency & recommended actions for you to take. It also provides other info and resources.

- Look up Your Zone via ZoneHaven

- FireSafe Marin Evacuation Maps for Your Zone

- Wildfire Survival Checklist

- Watch this short Cal Fire video on preparing for evacuation. To learn about Marin's Evacuation Plan, watch Beyond Go Bags- Marin's Evacuation Plan (Fire Safe Marin).

- Watch the Webinar: How to survive a wildfire (Fire Safe Marin) from the "Living with Fire" webinar series - 1.5 hours (skip first 5 mins- audio issues)

- WildFire Watch is a great app to track the status of active wildfires.

1) Android

     - Save AlertMarin 877-627-1411 as a Contact and tap the Star icon to favorite.

     - In Settings, search “Do Not Disturb.”

     - Select “Calls and Messages,” then “Add Contacts” to include the AlertMarin contact.

2) iPhone

     - Save AlertMarin 877-627-1411 as a Contact and tap Done.

     - In Edit, select “Ringtone,” enable “Emergency Bypass,” and tap Done.

- We also recommend adding your home’s landline to your AlertMarin account as an additional contact method.

- NIXLE for alerts from your local agencies (by zip code) for severe weather, crime alerts, severe traffic, etc. Note: the Marin County Sheriff and Marin County Fire no longer use Nixle, but many local jurisdictions still do, such as San Rafael Police, Central Marin Police, Novato Police and Fire, Fairfax Police, and Mill Valley Police. 

- PG&E outage alerts

Download the app MyShake. It can provide early warning about earthquakes - seconds can make a difference! It uses our cell phones as monitoring devices. You can be a citizen scientist and have your phone be part of the seismic network.

1) Build a "Go Bag" and Assemble a "Stay" Box. Gather emergency supplies to survive on your own for 5-7 days. Plan for what you and your household members will need to meet daily needs, such as meals, sanitation, medication, and the maintenance of personal medical devices. Water usage guidelines: Stay hydrated by storing 1 gallon per person per day, and don’t forget your pets. 1/2 gallon for drinking and 1/2 for cooking/sanitation. Don’t skimp! Here is good information from the CDC on water storage.

2) Away from Home Supplies. Car and Work Disasters can occur at any time. The "Away from Home" kits provide you with a change of clothes, comfortable shoes, first aid kits, water, nutritional snacks and more.

3) Create a "Last Minute List". If you had 10 minutes to evacuate, what are the 10 items you would take?

Additional items for Go Bag and Dress for Survival kit (Fire Safe Marin). Review this page from Fire Safe Marin for other items to add to your go bag. Also, learn what you should wear before you evacuate.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- Prepare your Kids for a Disaster (Ready Marin)

- Extra steps for Seniors and People with Disabilities (Ready Marin). Also see the more detailed Red Cross/FEMSA Guide for Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and other Special Needs

- Prepare a Pet Disaster Plan (Ready Marin). Also, check out these resources from Fire Safe Marin for evacuating small and large animals.
- Watch the Ready Marin Webinar on repairing Pets for Disasters

- Solar Chargers for Electronics: take your laptop and portable solar chargers with you during an evacuation.  

Here are lists of portable solar generators from Ace Hardware and Home Depot.  

Stay connected to WiFi: Uninterruptible Power Supply​ (UPS) batteries can help you stay connected to WiFi during an emergency. Depending on the size of the battery, it may last only for an hour, but it will keep you connected long enough to make important connections during an emergency, and protect your equipment from surges. Here are some UPS batteries from Best Buy.

If you rely on a medical device, you may be able to receive a free backup battery from PG&E or MCE.

Note: EVs with bidirectional charging can provide power to your home during outages. Click here for current EV models with bidirectional charging.

Can I cook during power outages without a gas stove? If you buy a 2kwh or higher portable power station, you can use a portable induction cooktop for cooking during power outages (See models from Bluetti and Jackery). Another option is to use a camp stove (please use outside if it is gas). ​

REBATE
 Portable Generator / Battery Storage: If you live in a CPUC High Fire Threat District, you can get a $300 rebate from PG&E (and an additional $200 if part of PGE's CARE or FERA programs).

HOME BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEMS  (also see Action 6-24 for solar + home batteries)

- Should you Install a Home Battery?

REBATE
For all California residents (with solar or not)- SGIP Home Battery Rebate: there are three tiers of SGIP rebate, with incentive amounts ranging from $150 to $1,000 per kilowatt-hour of battery storage installed. Assuming battery storage typically costs $1,000 per kWh (including installation costs), this amounts to around 15-100% of the project cost.

- Learn how to create a DIY air purifier for under $40. Here’s a video explaining how. 

- Wildfire Safety Tips for Renters

 
RESIDENT RISK REDUCTION GRANTS
Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority grants are given out annually to Marin residents. For the 2025/26 grant period, eligible Marin residents may apply for up to $1,500 per parcel for eligible projects. No matching funds are required this year! Eligibility requirements:

The proposed work must address one of the following eligible items identified in your Wildfire Risk Report:

- Installation of gutter guards

- Installation of fire-resistant vents

- Installation of a non-combustible fence attachment to the house

- Removal of hazardous vegetation in Zone 0 (within 5 feet of a dwelling)

- The applicant must be 65 or older OR have a household income less than or equal to 120% of the adjusted median income for the Bay Area.

- San Rafael: (up to $2,500)- Also wood shake roof replacement up to $7,500 (50% matching required)

- Novato Fire District (up to $2,500)

- Wildfire Safety Tips for Renters

RESIDENT RISK REDUCTION GRANTS 
Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority: grants are given out annually to Marin residents. For the 2025/26 grant period, eligible Marin residents may apply for up to $1,500 per parcel for eligible projects. No matching funds are required this year! Eligibility requirements:

- The proposed work must address one of the following eligible items identified in the Wildfire Risk Report:

- Installation of gutter guards

- Installation of fire-resistant vents

- Installation of a non-combustible fence attachment to the house

- Removal of hazardous vegetation in Zone 0 (within 5 feet of a dwelling)

- The applicant must be 65 or older or have a household income less than or equal to 120% of the adjusted median income for the Bay Area.​

San Rafael: (up to $2,500)

Novato Fire District (up to $1,000)

- How to Survive the Home Insurance Crisis - Fire Safe Marin  

- We recommend Extended or Guaranteed Replacement Cost Insurance

- Make sure you have Debris Removal Insurance.

- Get property insurance discounts for making your home safer from wildfires! After completing a wildfire mitigation action, you should contact your insurance company or agent/broker and advise them of the completed work. You may need to provide proof that the mitigation action was completed, or an inspection may be required to confirm that the mitigation action was completed. Your insurance company or agent/broker should be able to advise you of the amount of annual premium savings the mitigation action will result in, and the premium savings would be reflected at the start of the next policy period. Learn more here.

- Flood insurance – FEMA has drawn maps based on sea level rise and storm surges. Check your flood zone here.

You can also earn the 500 points by picking up Evacuation Tags and passing them out to your neighbors! You can pick them up at the locations listed at the bottom of this web page.

Go to the Ready Marin Neighborhood Response Group web page to find the representative in your area to contact if you would like to join or start a group in your neighborhood.

Check out the Southern Marin Neighborhood Response Group website. This site serves the Southern Marin community with easy, clear navigation to vital information for individuals and volunteers on how to prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters. Write to nrg@smfd.org if you are interested in joining or starting a group in Southern Marin.

The CERT Basic Training is now free and open to all Marin County residents over the age of 18. 

The program is offered in two formats:

- In-Person Training: in-person trainings consist of 20 hours of instruction and hands-on practice in a classroom environment.  

​- Hybrid Training. This option was created due to COVID-19. It is a combination of 10-12 hours of online learning with a final exam, and one day of in-person instruction. 

Have you already taken the CERT Training? After you’ve taken the CERT training, you can take it again for free at any time to brush up on your skills. If you took CERT training in another state or county, they will recertify you.​​