National Preparedness Month and AlertMarin improvements
Summary
The local emergency from January's compound flooding and severe storms was extended a third time, keeping disaster response tools in place.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 8, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Maintains emergency response authority and potential reimbursement eligibility.
Residents and agencies recovering from January storm damage.
Residents in low-lying areas remain at risk of flooding, and unhoused residents near waterways face heightened danger.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Board of Supervisors - Nov 3, 2026
The National Weather Service predicts a strong El Niño winter with above-normal rain and guaranteed coastal flooding. January's king tides caused about $5 million in damage when tides hit 8.5 feet; the county has upgraded alerting, prepositioned sandbags and flood barriers, and will activate the EOC around Thanksgiving.
Board of Supervisors - Sep 15, 2026
Only 47% of households are registered for emergency alerts. A countywide test runs Saturday, September 26 at 10 a.m. — a good time to sign up.
Board of Supervisors - Sep 8, 2026
County emergency staff unveiled the "Get Ready with Marin" campaign, a September 26 countywide alert test, and new coastal-flood alert groups after January's flooding. Only about 46% of county residents are signed up for alerts.
Board of Supervisors - Jul 7, 2026
The local emergency from January's compound flooding and severe storms was extended a third time, keeping disaster response tools in place.
Board of Supervisors - Jan 20, 2026
The Board ratified and extended the local emergency declaration for the storms that began January 3. This keeps the county eligible for state disaster assistance and cost recovery while repair work continues.
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