Category: Firewise Posts

  • Basic CERT Training Classes – and More!

    The following text and flyer are from the City of San Rafael: We’re pleased to announce upcoming CERT training courses for Q1 2026. These sessions will refresh and build upon essential medical response skills that are critical during emergencies and disasters. For more information on CERT visit: San Rafael CERT (also see flyer below) BASIC CERT…

  • Wildfire Risk Home Evaluations for Bayside Acres 

    See the flyer below for the upcoming wildfire wish assessments being conducted by the fire department in our neighborhood:

  • April 19 Community Forum on Wildfire Preparedness and Home Insurance

    Below is introductory text and a flyer detailing the Point San Pedro Coalition’s Disaster Preparedness Committee’s community forum on wildfire preparedness and home insurance issues. The community is encouraged to attend this very important forum to learn how to prepare for wildfire in our area and how to reduce the possibility of cancellation of insurance.

  • In Memory of Ogden Hamilton

    With great sadness, we share the news of the passing of Ogden Hamilton, a pillar of our Bayside Acres Community. Ogden and his wife Jo became part of our community in August 2014. All who knew and worked with him appreciated his commitment to our subdivision. As a Board member of our Bayside Acres Neighborhood Association…

  • Alert Marin Test on March 23 @ 10am

    On March 23, the County of Marin’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will conduct a countywide test of the emergency alert system called AlertMarin. It will be the first time a test of this magnitude will take place in Marin County. The alert will be sent at 10 AM in the form of a text, call and/or email…

  • Chipper Days 2024

    The Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority has announced the upcoming chipper days schedule. The following is the schedule for Bayside Acres. Pickup day would be sometime between Monday and Wednesday in each week. To make a reservation for your property, go to the MWPA Chipper Days for Marin webpage and enter your address. Details on how…

  • A Firewise Update

    Dear Neighbors, One of the challenges of living on the edge of Marin’s scenic open space and 1,515 acres of China Camp State Park is that it necessitates constant attention to wildfire preparedness. The good news is California’s 2023 fire season is nearly over. We can’t predict 2024’s fire season, but California’s defensible space and home…

  • Eucalyptus Grove Work on Main Drive

    We apologize for the late notice, but we just learned of this planned work today which will commence tomorrow (Tuesday 8/29/23). Select trees and branches are to be removed and there will be some traffic impact on Main Drive during the project. This work is a direct result of the coordination of your Bayside Acres Firewise…

  • Bayside Acres Firewise Updates

    Hi Neighbors, We have several items to cover in this newsletter. I apologize that it is not in the beautiful format of previous newsletters since our Chair, Julia, is on a trip in Europe and she is the one with all that talent. However, this information is timely and shouldn’t be delayed, so let’s press…

  • Chipper Days Return

    Registration opens on March 15th. Take advantage of 5 pickup opportunities within Bayside Acres to remove hazardous vegetation and create defensible space around your home.