Be Prepared.

Being prepared can be the difference between life and death. Here are some great resources to help you plan and get prepared for events like earthquakes, storms, floods, tsunami, and others.

  • Sign up for critical alerts so you have the latest information and critical news: https://emergency.marincounty.gov/pages/alertmarin

    The Tsunami Alert Center has real time updates on tsunamis around the world: https://tsunami.gov/

  • Visit Ready.gov to plan ahead for disasters from fire to earthquake to flooding, and more.

    FIRESafe MARIN is a great resource for information on reducing wildfire hazards and getting prepared

    Living in Quake Country - "Sunset Magazine's" guide for earthquake preparedness.

    Visit Ready.gov for Financial Preparedness strategies.

  • Each family member should have a Grab & Go Bag packed and ready to go. Your Evacuation Backpack contains those things you want to take with you to help keep you and your family safe during an evacuation. Get an Evacuation Checklist at FIRESafe MARIN (PDF).

    An extended Grab & Go list and planning can be found here at FIRESafe MARIN.

    See the American Red Cross website to purchase Emergency Preparedness Supplies.

  • Free Chipper Days 2026

    Sponsored by Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority, free Chipper Days aid residents’ fire mitigation efforts by providing free curbside pickup, chipping, and disposal of hard vegetation material from residential properties, including those in Muir Beach!

    Register here: https://reserve.chipperday.com/marin

    Weeks of: April 20, May 25, July 6, August 24, September 28, November 2, 2026. Pickups occur on these weeks, Wednesday-Friday. 

    When choosing a date, please try to sign up for the next available date, if possible. According to the Chipper Days 2025 annual report, out of 18,700 cubic yards removed, Muir Beach comprised 2.8% of the total haul. That’s about the same as Mill Valley while Muir Beach is a much smaller community.

    Thank you, Muir Beach residents, for keeping our community fire safe—and Firewise.

    About Muir Beach Firewise

    The Muir Beach Firewise Team is a community-led initiative focused on reducing wildfire risk rather than relying solely on fire departments. We are certified by Firewise USA®—a voluntary, national program managed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recognizing communities that organize to reduce their wildfire risks. Our mission is to help residents work together to assess hazards, create defensible space, harden homes, and improve insurance options. The process requires an action plan and minimum yearly volunteer investments.

    Muir Beach Firewise Team

    Don Piotter (lead); Chris Gove; David Taylor; Pamela Tom; Klaus Poppensieker; and  Steve Marshank 

People working on a roadside repair or maintenance project with traffic cones set up, a green utility vehicle, and trees with hills and cloudy sky in the background.
People working on a roadside repair or maintenance project with traffic cones set up, a green utility vehicle, and trees with hills and cloudy sky in the background.