This was very good information. I’ve taken the Ready Marin, Fire Safe Marin, and CERT classes and didn’t know anything about how to navigate hilly Marin during fires. Thank you so much! 🧡🧡🧡
Such a helpful video with clear information on how to evacuate - downhill, in your car, taking your time to make careful decisions! Especially how to navigate the in- turns and out- turns.
Please suggest that red flag days are not the time to clear a defensible space using weed eaters or chainsaws. The risk of a spark from such devices far out way the benefits at that time. Plan to clear brush when the humidity is high, ie in the spring and preferably in the morning.
Good suggestion, Rick. Red Flag Days are when conditions are right for a wildfire to spread rapidly. So any spark could be the ignition point. Don't use power tools or use anything with open flame outdoors. And keep alert for signs of smoke. Red Flag Days are the time to prepare for evacuation and move cumbustibles away from your home. For more information check out our website: firesafemarin.org/prepare-yourself/red-flag-warnings/
Good points, Rich. As you note, creating defensible space needs to be done in preparation for wildfire - not as a last minute strategy. And regular maintenance is key to keeping vegetation low, and space between plants. Go to firesafemarin.org/prepare-yourself/red-flag-warnings/ for more information about what to do and what NOT to do on Red Flag Days. Thanks!
There isn't a one size fits all answer to this question. Is it simply some debris on the car or perhaps external items attached to the car? If that's the case, it may be a good idea to stop and extinguish what is burning. However, if the fire is burning in the engine compartment or other internal areas, it is unlikely an extinguisher will be useful. In this case, you will need to exit the vehicle and look to get into another vehicle if you can. We really want you to continue to be protected by a vehicle. In either case, when you pull over, please be sure to pull over to the side so that other vehicles can get by. We feel it is important to point out that it is VERY rare for vehicles to catch fire while evacuating. Most vehicles you see after a fire that are burned only AFTER they were abandoned on the road.
Thanks for doing this, gents.
Excelent video. Thanks!!
wow. i did not know about the in turns and out turns. thanks for that. i carry face masks and a chain saw when i travel during fire season.
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Great information for everyone, not just those in Marin County. Thanks for making these videos.
Thank you so much for doing this for us. I feel much more confident about understanding what is appropriate in these stressful situations. So helpful
So glad you found it helpful. 😁
This was so good. Outstanding work MWPA and Fire Safe Marin! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you!
This was very good information. I’ve taken the Ready Marin, Fire Safe Marin, and CERT classes and didn’t know anything about how to navigate hilly Marin during fires. Thank you so much! 🧡🧡🧡
Great to hear!
Such a helpful video with clear information on how to evacuate - downhill, in your car, taking your time to make careful decisions! Especially how to navigate the in- turns and out- turns.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks, Margaret.
Very helpful on the many 1-lane West Marin roads. Thanks for many of the new things I learned about slow-is-fast and choosing safe egress down.
Very welcome!
Excellent information!!! Many things I didn’t know…..and DO now. Thanks for taking the time to make this available to all who take the time to watch.
Great video--thanks for making this information so clear and accessible!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent work and public education MWPA and Chief Brown.
Fantastic Video!!! thank you so much...
Thank your for the information.
Thank you so much! Great advice for dealing with wildfires for hillside communities..: )
Very well done. Thank you, Mark Brown!
Very helpful information🙏🏾many thanks
Please suggest that red flag days are not the time to clear a defensible space using weed eaters or chainsaws. The risk of a spark from such devices far out way the benefits at that time. Plan to clear brush when the humidity is high, ie in the spring and preferably in the morning.
Good suggestion, Rick. Red Flag Days are when conditions are right for a wildfire to spread rapidly. So any spark could be the ignition point. Don't use power tools or use anything with open flame outdoors. And keep alert for signs of smoke. Red Flag Days are the time to prepare for evacuation and move cumbustibles away from your home. For more information check out our website: firesafemarin.org/prepare-yourself/red-flag-warnings/
Good points, Rich. As you note, creating defensible space needs to be done in preparation for wildfire - not as a last minute strategy. And regular maintenance is key to keeping vegetation low, and space between plants. Go to firesafemarin.org/prepare-yourself/red-flag-warnings/ for more information about what to do and what NOT to do on Red Flag Days. Thanks!
See today's Christal Springs Fire in Napa County.
Thank you
And the Oscar for Wildfire Evacuation Films goes to....
🤩 Its an honor to be nominated.
If, while leaving during a fire and your car catches on fire, is it wisest to stop and put it out with a fire extinguisher or just to proceed?
There isn't a one size fits all answer to this question. Is it simply some debris on the car or perhaps external items attached to the car? If that's the case, it may be a good idea to stop and extinguish what is burning. However, if the fire is burning in the engine compartment or other internal areas, it is unlikely an extinguisher will be useful. In this case, you will need to exit the vehicle and look to get into another vehicle if you can. We really want you to continue to be protected by a vehicle. In either case, when you pull over, please be sure to pull over to the side so that other vehicles can get by. We feel it is important to point out that it is VERY rare for vehicles to catch fire while evacuating. Most vehicles you see after a fire that are burned only AFTER they were abandoned on the road.
@@marinwildfirepreventionaut28 Thank you very much. It’s hard to anticipate what could happen out there. 🧡🧡🧡