Marin County is especially susceptible to numerous hazardous conditions due to its seismic activity, topographic layout, high winds, narrow access roads, and close proximity of buildings, homes, and vegetation.  In the event of a major disaster, such as an earthquake, emergency personnel will be overwhelmed and unable to provide assistance to everyone needing it.  The majority of our police and fire personnel do not live within the county, and travel will be very difficult for days.

"This program is crucial for residents' ability to help care for themselves in the event of an earthquake, flood, fire, or other major disaster.  Our goal is to train and prepare 100% of Marin households," said Bob Fox, Director of Emergency Services for Corte Madera, who is leading the comprehensive program for Marin County.

We have witnessed the devastation of disasters right here in the Bay Area, such as the Oakland firestorm, where flames jumped from house to house every seven seconds.  We have experienced massive flooding and destruction in San Anselmo, and we continue to watch major deadly tragedies such as Hurricane Katrina.  The citizens of Marin must prepare themselves.

For more information, please go to www.getreadymarin.org or call 485-3131.  All town schedules and web sites are accessible from this main Get Ready Marin! website.

Get Ready Marin! classes at the Bolinas Fire Station:

• Monday, March 10th 2008 at 7:00PM

• Sunday, March 16th 2008 at 9:00AM

• Thursday, April 17th 2008 at 7:00PM

• Sunday, April 20th 2008 at 9:00AM

• Thursday, May 15th 2008 at 7:00PM

• Sunday, May 18th 2008 at 9:00AM

• Thursday, June 26th 2008 at 7:00PM

• Sunday, June 29th 2008 at 9:00AM

• Thursday, July 24th 2008 at 7:00PM

• Sunday, July 27th 2008 at 9:00AM

Call 868-1566 to sign up!

What you need to know:

• Classes are free

• There is a 30 student maximum per class

• Classes last 2 hours