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Marin County is uniquely beautiful,with hills, canyons, meadows and waterfront. Narrow, curving, tree-lined roads, the privacy of dead-end streets, and the little decks and private bridges ;spanning creeks are charming, until an arsonist, a careless person, or an earthquake starts a fire and a deadly chain of events (did you know that many of those bridges and driveways in Marin will not support a fire engine). Huge disasters such as major earthquakes and wildland fires seem a remote possibility in tranquil Marin Countybut the experts say our risk is one of thehighest in the state. If you think a disaster can't happen here, you are gambling with your life. This guide has been prepared for direct dissemination to the general public and is based on the most reliable hazard awareness and emergency education information available at the time of publication, including advances in scientific knowledge, more accurate technical language, and the latest physical research on what happens in disasters. This program is, however, too brief to cover every factor, situation, or difference in buildings, infrastructure, or other environmental features that might be of interest. To help you explore your interest further, additional sources of information have been included. The guide has been designed to help the citizens of Marin County learn how to protect themselves and their families against all types of hazards. It can be used as a reference source or as a step-by-step manual. The focus of the content is on how to develop, practice, and maintain emergency plans that reflect what must be done before, during, and after a disaster to protect people and their property. Also included is information on how to assemble a disaster supplies kit that contains the food, water, and other supplies in sufficient quantity for individuals and their families to survive following a disaster in the event they must rely on their own resources. It is the goal of Get Ready Marin to train at least one member Disaster Preparedness for their families, neighbors and community. We hope that you will take the time before disaster strikes.
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This project is supported by US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) FY2007 Homeland Security Grant #97.008 awarded by the State of California Office of Homeland Security (OHS). The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of DHS.
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