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Central Marin Neighborhood Response Group

Block Captain News

Below you'll find the latest blog posts and news from groups across Southern Marin. You can click on the header categories (example: "All Posts" or "City of Mill Valley") to navigate to posts specific to your area. Click on "More" on the righthand side of the header menu to see all the categories.

If you have news, announcements, or something to share, please email the Southern Marin NRG Coordinator with your submission (include a title, body of the post, and photo or video).

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Cascade Canyon and Summit Block Captain Get-Together

Elaine Wilkinson

Apr 17, 20231 min read

Cascade Canyon and Summit Block Captain Get-Together

On April 16th, 2023, Block Captains from Cascade Canyon and Summit Neighborhood Response Groups in Mill Valley gathered to share updates,...

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Ember Stomp: Marin County's Wildfire Prevention Fair is Back!

Elaine Wilkinson

Apr 13, 20231 min read

Ember Stomp: Marin County's Wildfire Prevention Fair is Back!

It's that time again! Marin’s second annual wildfire prevention festival, Ember Stomp, will take place at the Marin Civic Center...

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In-Person Block Captain Orientation April 27, 2023!

Elaine Wilkinson

Apr 6, 20231 min read

In-Person Block Captain Orientation April 27, 2023!

You are invited to the next Neighborhood Response Group Block Captain Orientation! This is our first in-person orientation since COVID,...

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You're Invited! Block Captain Orientation March 30, 2023

Elaine Wilkinson

Mar 13, 20231 min read

You're Invited! Block Captain Orientation March 30, 2023

You are invited to the next Neighborhood Response Group Block Captain Orientation! Learn more about what Block Captains can do in their...

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You're Invited! Block Captain Orientation January 31, 2023

Elaine Wilkinson

Jan 24, 20231 min read

You're Invited! Block Captain Orientation January 31, 2023

You are invited to the next Neighborhood Response Group Block Captain Orientation! Learn more about what Block Captains can do in their...

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Prioritized Guidelines for Addressing Sea Level Rise in Tamalpais Valley

Elaine Wilkinson

Dec 1, 20221 min read

Prioritized Guidelines for Addressing Sea Level Rise in Tamalpais Valley

Destructive tidal incursions into Tam Valley’s residential neighborhoods, the business district, and major access roads into and out of...

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Tam Valley Elevations and Flooding Risk Map

Elaine Wilkinson

Nov 17, 20221 min read

Tam Valley Elevations and Flooding Risk Map

This map identifies elevations above “sea level” in the Tam Junction Business District, Birdland, and Kay Park neighborhoods (note that...

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Rising Tides: Learn About Local Sea Level Rise Risks

Elaine Wilkinson

Nov 17, 20221 min read

Rising Tides: Learn About Local Sea Level Rise Risks

On November 17, 2022 the Tam Valley Sea Level Rise Task Force hosted a webinar addressing the reality of sea level rise in Tam Junction...

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Instructions for OK/HELP Signs

Elaine Wilkinson

Nov 1, 20221 min read

Instructions for OK/HELP Signs

The HELP/OK signs are used for Shelter-in-Place disasters, such as large-scale earthquakes, and are also used for the twice-annually Time...

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Meet your Block Captains Exercise - Social Distance Style!

Elaine Wilkinson

May 28, 20221 min read

Meet your Block Captains Exercise - Social Distance Style!

The newly formed Alto Sutton Neighborhood Response Group (NRG), a pilot program of the City of Mill Valley, was a hub of activity over...

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Adapting to Sea Level Rise in Tam Valley

Elaine Wilkinson

Mar 30, 20221 min read

Adapting to Sea Level Rise in Tam Valley

Watch the below video to find out more about sea level rise, infrastructure challenges, and the future of flooding in Tam Valley and...

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Tam Valley NRG Network Fire Extinguisher Fair

Elaine Wilkinson

Mar 25, 20221 min read

Tam Valley NRG Network Fire Extinguisher Fair

Thank you to our wonderful Southern Marin firefighters and to all the NRG Block Captains, CERTs, and residents who came out for the Tam...

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Tam Valley Earthquake Forum

Elaine Wilkinson

Mar 3, 20221 min read

Tam Valley Earthquake Forum

On March 3, 2022, Tam Valley hosted an earthquake forum with Janiele Maffei, Chief Mitigation Officer from the California Earthquake...

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Tam Valley SLR Listening Session Report to Community

Elaine Wilkinson

Feb 18, 20226 min read

Tam Valley SLR Listening Session Report to Community

On February 3, 2022 a “Listening Session” was held to discuss flooding in Tam Junction, Birdland, and Kay Park in Tam Valley. Nearly 100...

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Flooding in Birdland and Kay Park

Elaine Wilkinson

Feb 3, 20221 min read

Flooding in Birdland and Kay Park

You Talk, We Listen – This meeting took place on February 3, 2022. Watch the video of this meeting below:

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Emergency Preparedness Resource List

Elaine Wilkinson

Jan 1, 20221 min read

Emergency Preparedness Resource List

The Scott Valley Neighborhood Response Group has created an Emergency Preparedness resource list. We understand that it can sometimes...

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Manzanita Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Elaine Wilkinson

Oct 20, 20217 min read

Manzanita Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why is there flooding in Manzanita and what can be done about it? The Manzanita interchange is Tam Valley’s most obvious indicator of...

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Tam Valley Block Captain Social

Elaine Wilkinson

Oct 16, 20212 min read

Tam Valley Block Captain Social

When we started recruiting Block Captains in late February 2020, little did we know that we would shortly go into pandemic shut-down. ...

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A Chat with Deputy Fire Chief Tom Welch

Elaine Wilkinson

Oct 7, 20214 min read

A Chat with Deputy Fire Chief Tom Welch

By Courtney Gaiman, Scott Valley NRG Steering Committee With over 28 years of public safety experience, Tom Welch has a wealth of...

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Block Captain Visits During COVID in Cascade Canyon

Elaine Wilkinson

Oct 4, 20211 min read

Block Captain Visits During COVID in Cascade Canyon

COVID-19 has placed restrictions on many social interactions, including visits to neighbors. As part of the new NRG (Neighborhood...

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