Evacuation Information

Evacuation information specific to residents of Ross Valley Fire Department's jurisdiction, including Ross, San Anselmo, Fairfax, and Sleepy Hollow.  

Evacuation Preparedness Guide

For Evacuation planning and readiness information, including checklists, "go kit" information, and general preparedness, see FIRESafe MARIN's Wildfire Evacuation Guide.

Register to Receive Evacuation Notices & Fire Information

During wildfires, Marin residents should be prepared to monitor multiple sources for fire and life safety information.  Emergency managers will use several methods to distribute fire information: Alert Marin, local TV and radio  are the primary outlets.  Don't neglect to use your own senses - look, listen, and smell for signs of fire and changing conditions!

Alert Marin 
www.alertmarin.org

When are emergency alerts used? 

• When ACTION is needed at a SPECIFIC ADDRESS
• Imminent flooding, wildfires, and evacuations with life safety implications
• During-event information about evacuation routes, shelters, transportation
• Other public safety incidents where lives may be at risk

Evacuation Terminology

• Evacuation Order. An immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to leave now. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
• Evacuation Warning. A potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.
• Shelter In Place. An order to go indoors. Shut and lock doors and windows. Prepare to self-sustain until further notice and/or contacted by emergency personnel for additional direction.
• Clear To Repopulate. It is safe to return to your home. Be aware of your surroundings and go through the returning home checklist.
• Normal. There is no current knowledge of threats affecting your area and that you can carry on with normal activity.