PHOTO-ESSAY. 30 years in the making; our first CERT Rodeo. Dave Cosgrave was trained in CERT in 1999. 30 years later we finally are sponsored and look what we can […]
HAM Radio Operators and Neighbors ~ The CARLA Repeater Reaches Montara to HMB
ARTICLE/ LINKS. From local HAM Radio Operator, Lee Copeland. Our awareness of the C.A.R.L.A. repeater system is a case of pure Serendipity. Within the span of one week, three HMB […]
Does Montara Water and Sewer Have Enough Water Stored for Fire?
ARTICLE. Gregg Dieguez goes to the Montara Water and Sewer District (MSWD) board meetings, and is asking a lot of good questions about water storage for fire. 9/12/19 Meeting Cued […]
KQED’s Forum Updates on PG&E’s $20 Million Bond and Shut-Off Protocols
PODCAST from KQED 8/26/19. PG&E Asks CA Legislature for $20 Billion Tax-Exempt Bonds Amidst Rate Increases <<< CLICK TO LISTEN The Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) logo is displayed on […]
How Long Can CCWD Provide Water During a PG&E Fire Safety Shutdown?
VIDEO. Assistant General Manager, Mary Rogren, reports on how Coastside County Water District is positioning themselves for PG&E safety shut downs for fire emergencies. CCWD has 8 million gallons stored. […]
Overgrown Vegetation has Met its Match – the Goats are in Town!
ARTICLE. Have you noticed herds of goats around the City and thought to yourself, what is goat(ing) on? As part of the City’s efforts to control overgrown and potentially fire-hazardous […]
Neighborhood Chipping Program for Fire-Prone Communities in San Mateo County
LINK. The Chipper Program through Fire Safe San Mateo is a collaborative effort between Woodside Fire Protection District, CAL FIRE, Fire Safe San Mateo and South Skyline Fire Safe Council. […]
MCC Quarry County Park Master Plan and CalFire Quarry Park Fuel Reduction Reports
VIDEO. San Mateo County Quarry Park Master Plan Watch Nick Calderon, Assistant SMCo Parks Director on Quarry Park Master Plan @ 23:07 minutes Then watch Quarry Park Fire Fuel […]
Coastside Fire Protection District Approves Coastside CERT Branches 1 and 2 Sponsorship
VIDEO LINK. A beautiful moment in Coastside Community history and a testament to the passion for disaster preparedness on the Coastside. Go to MONTARA FOG to watch the video. Thanks […]
CAL Fire FIRE RISK Report ~ Kings Mtn. 2nd and El Granada 16th on Fuel Reduction List
ARTICLE / LINK. Do you have 100 feet of DEFENSIBLE SPACE around your home? Here is the problem: #2 Kings Mountain Roadside, 467 acres, 271,096 ~ 2nd largest affected population […]