HomeMy WebLinkAboutFD Presentation of Proclamation Supporting Wildfire Awareness Month
City of San Rafael
In Recognition of
Wildfire Preparedness Month 2022
WHEREAS, the risk of wildfire in Northern California, Marin County and the City of San
Rafael is apparent and remains an ongoing concern to community members, City leaders
and Fire Department personnel, and
WHEREAS, the established purpose for and implementation of the City of San Rafael’s
Wildfire Prevention and Protection Action Plan was developed at the direction of City
Council, and
WHEREAS, the voters in Marin County have passed Measure C which established the joint
powers authority known as the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority, which directly supports
the projects and programs that involve community outreach and education; creation of
defensible space; improvement of evacuation routes and corridors; and provides for effective
emergency warning and notification systems; and
WHEREAS, adapting homes and structures through the creation of defensible space with a
“house out approach” can prevent ignition of structures and maintain critical housing for
community members; and
WHEREAS, home hardening actions help adaptability by reducing the vulnerability of the
homes and other structures located in the wildland urban interface and in doing so lead to
favorable outcomes for those who may experience a fast moving or large scale wildfire; and
WHEREAS, the use of fire resistive ornamental plants and landscape techniques serve to
help homes and structures survive a wildfire event; and
WHEREAS, an informed and active community is a proactive and prepared community; and
given the climate, drought conditions, and other factors, hazard mitigation efforts are now a
year-round requirement.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kate Colin, Mayor of San Rafael, do hereby proclaim the month of May
2022 as
Wildfire Preparedness Month
and in doing so, urge all residents and community members to take adaptive wildfire
preparation steps to increase our community’s safety and reduce hazards and risks
related to wildfire.
Mayor
