San Rafael leaders outline wildfire readiness progress and community steps
City officials summarized progress on San Rafael’s 38‑point wildfire prevention plan, reporting completed work on most tasks, widespread parcel inspections, grant‑funded resident assistance, and upcoming community meetings; staff urged continued resident action and signups for emergency alerts.
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Mayor Kate opened the Jan. 21 San Rafael City Council meeting by flagging wildfire preparedness as a top city priority and noting recent statewide fire disasters that underscore local risks. Fire Chief Roman told the council, “We’re entering a new era of catastrophic wildfires,” and reviewed the city’s history of wildfire planning, including adoption of wildland‑urban interface vegetation standards and a 2020 wildfire protection action plan supported by a voter‑approved parcel tax.
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