When an emergency happens, it’s time to act.
Sign up for emergency alerts NOW!
ALERTS – Only for alerting on a “need to know basis” – NO Updates unless needed
www.alertmarin.org register to receive evacuation or shelter in place notifications specific to your street address.
www.nixle.org Text your zip code to 888777 to receive information regarding hazards pertinent to your zip code.
www.chp.ca.gov California Highway Patrol register to receive Amber Alert
Useful resources during an emergency:
WHEN AN EMERGENCY IS HAPPENING – ONGOING INFO
www.kwmr.org/emergency updates every 15 minutes on the radio at 92.3 in the San Geronimo Valley, 90.5 from Point Reyes Station, and 89.9 from Bolinas.
emergency.marincounty.org a source of information for emergency preparedness and response. The purpose of this website is to connect our community with resources to plan for the emergency and know what to do in case of the emergency.
www.twitter.com/marincountyfire Marin County Fire Department Twitter Feed updated as possible – you do NOT need to have a twitter account to read
www.fire.ca.gov Cal Fire maps and listing of all fires in California
twitter.com/MarinSheriff Marin County Sheriff Twitter Feed
PGE Power Shutoff Forecast Check the seven day forecast for Public Safety Power Shutoffs from PG&E
2 Way Radio Resources:
Motorola Talkabout Radios are what most of us have. VERG Radio Training focuses on the Motorola T600 Talkabout Radio which can be purchased on Amazon (2 for ~$70.00). Any FRS, 2-way radio generally works.
Neighborhood Leaders are encouraged to participate in our WEEKLY Radio Check-ins at 8 AM on Saturday mornings to stay current on radio operation and protocol. Village Communication Channels are:
Woodacre: Channel 2-0
San Geronimo: Ch. 3-0
Forest Knolls: 4-0
Lagunitas: 5-0
Arroyo Area:6-0
The VERG Radio Training video can be viewed on the SG VERG YouTube Channel here: VERG RADIO TRAINING