As wildfire risk continues to impact communities across California, the Southern Marin Fire Protection District (SMFD) encourages residents to stay informed and engaged in preparedness efforts. One tool available to the public is the Wildfire Safety Progress Map from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), which provides visibility into wildfire mitigation work across the region.

The interactive map allows users to explore projects such as vegetation management, undergrounding of power lines, enhanced inspections, and system upgrades designed to reduce ignition risk. Residents can search by location to better understand what work is taking place in and around their neighborhoods.

Explore the tool here.

While these system improvements are an important part of reducing overall wildfire risk, they are only one piece of a larger safety strategy. SMFD emphasizes that individual action remains essential. Creating and maintaining defensible space, hardening homes against ember intrusion, and having a clear evacuation plan are critical steps every resident should take.

By combining awareness of regional mitigation efforts with proactive measures at home, the community can play a meaningful role in building a more wildfire-resilient Southern Marin.