HomeMy WebLinkAboutFD Wildfire Preparedness Month Proclamation
City of San Rafael
In Recognition of
Wildfire Preparedness Month 2023
WHEREAS, the risk of wildfire in the City of San Rafael, Marin County, the State of
California, and now in many areas of North America is a significant concern to community
members, City, State, and Federal 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 involving community outreach and education; creation and
maintenance of defensible space; assessment and improvement of evacuation routes and
corridors; and provides for effective emergency warning and notification systems; and
WHEREAS, the creation of defensible space with a “house out approach” can protect lives
and prevent ignitions of structures and maintain critical housing for community members; and
WHEREAS, the above and below mentioned actions combined with equipping, training,
educating, and supporting fire service personnel enables a safe, effective, and responsible
approach to suppression of fires in the wildland urban interface; and
WHEREAS, drought conditions and wildfire safety prescribe the use of fire adapted
ornamental plants, home hardening efforts, and vigilant attention to vegetation management
to help homes and structures avoid the destruction caused by 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
required year round to ensure community safety and resiliency.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kate Colin, Mayor of San Rafael, do hereby proclaim the month
of May 2023 as Wildfire Preparedness Month and in doing so, urge all residents and
community members to take adaptive wildfire preparation steps to reduce our
community’s risk profile and achieve safety related to wildfire.
Mayor