Via KWMR "PG&E has advised that the time for possible power shut off for Marin has been moved to 5:00pm"

IMPORTANT: "Please note: Marin residents who are in need of medical care during this PSPS can receive care at MarinHealth Medical Center (formerly known as Marin General Hospital). Again, our Medical Center (including our Emergency Department) will remain fully operational.

For advice on how you can prepare for the upcoming PSPS, please visit this page: https://mymarinhealth.org/pati...

~ MarinHealth Medical Center
1-415-925-7000
250 Bon Air Road, Greenbrae, 94904"

Because of the strength and direction of the wind event this evening, evacuation warnings have been extended all the way to the coast. In West Marin, we should be prepared for an influx of evacuees from the north. LINK: https://twitter.com/Weather_We...

Latest update. "99% of Marin County to now be affected by PG&E Power Shutoff starting around 4pm - Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) has notified the County that it will implement a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in Marin County. The PSPS is confirmed in response to a strong wind event coupled with extreme fire conditions. The extended outage will begin as early as 4:00p.m. on Saturday, October 26, depending on weather patterns. The outage will continue through the duration of the weather event." LINK: http://nixle.us/BDSR4

West Marin's 28th Annual Day of the Dead will happen today in Point Reyes. It will start with a small procession through town at 4:30pm then a ceremony and some food at Tobys. A community altar is being installed in Toby's where you are encouraged to bring photos and mementos of loved ones past to place on the altar. MORE INFO: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/p...

"ªTo receive localized Nixle emergency alerts and updates, text your zip code to 888777. This is very important for things like local evacuation orders."¬

The Bloodstones with Burton Eubank will be playing at the Point Reyes Farmers Market today. Pre power outage vibes.

"KWMR will broadcast on generator power if and when PGE shuts off the power. We plan to broadcast during the full broadcast day, and if there is only a power outage we will shut down overnight, starting again at 7 AM each day with updates. If conditions necessitate 24 hour broadcasting, we will bring you updates as we are able."

Calm before the wind at the beach in Point Reyes tonight.

Gas station will probably close over weekend. From the coastal health alliance: "Coastal Health Alliance will be open on Saturday, October 26th from 9:00 - 3:00. We have a backup generator so even if the power goes out - we will be open. We also expect to be open on Monday, October 28th from 9:00 - 5:00. We are closed for lunch from 12:30 - 1:30." Be prepared. Tell others.

Ok. This is from the Inverness Disaster Council. This is happening. Get prepared. Please share with people. "As you all probably know, PG&E has determined high fire risk due to a major wind event starting Saturday evening through mid-day Monday. Based on information provided by PG&E, we anticipate there will be a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in virtually all of Marin County with loss of power for at least 24 hours. Outages may start as early as Noon tomorrow, and may last for several days.

Ongoing updates on the PSPS event in Marin will be posted at MarinCounty.org/emergency. You can also track updates via the Sheriff's social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, and Nextdoor). For information relating to PG&E's PSPS program, please see:www.pge.com/pspsupdates.

Develop a plan at home
Many resources are available atReadyMarin.org and Prepareforpowerdown.com. Text "marinshutoff" to 898211 to receive automated information about resources. Remember that power outages may disable cellular, landline and Internet communications, so prepare today. For those with access and functional needs, you can find additional resources on Marin HHS's Preparing for Extended Outages webpage or Ready.gov's Access and Functional Needs webpage.

At minimum, to prepare for a PSPS outage at home:
Charge your cell phone, laptop, and other devices
Fuel or charge your personal vehicle
Have extra cash, medications, some water and non-perishable food on hand, and
Have a disaster go-bag, plan, and grab-and-go list

Note, Supervisor Rodoni is planning to keep his office hours scheduled for today 2-4pm at San Geronimo Valley Community Center and tomorrow (Saturday 10/26) at Muir Beach Community Center from 10am-1pm. Any changes will be posted on his Facebook page.

All sporting events at Tomales High School have been cancelled today because of air quality.

Sunday, October 27, 2019 - 8:00am to 11:30am
Join local Fire personnel from Marin County & Inverness Fire Depts on the cooking line, in a benefit for the Point Reyes and Inverness Disaster Councils. Raffle prizes from local & other businesses, fire truck rides, pancakes (incldg gluten-free), eggs, coffee, tea, juice, etc.) in a Green event with help from Madeline Hope & Youth Center kids. Point Reyes Station firehouse, 4th & B Streets, 8-11:30 am

Via the Marin County Sheriff's office: "Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) has notified the County that it may activate its Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) protocols in response to a high wind event and Red Flag Warning. At 7:30am this morning, PG&E said it could potentially initiate a planned power shutoff in parts of Marin County between 1pm and 5pm on October 26th, 2019. PG&E estimated that 86,813 metered locations within Marin would be affected by a possible PSPS. The duration of the shutoff is unknown and will be determined by PG&E.

The Marin County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services is putting into motion its Electrical System De-energization Response Plan. Additionally, it is coordinating with nearby response partners in monitoring the power situation. The Emergency Operations Center will be activated in the event of the Public Safety Power Shutoff.

"We are being proactive and mobilizing our resources due to the potential power loss and increased fire threat," said Supervisor Kate Sears, President of the Marin County Board of Supervisors. "Public safety is our No. 1 priority, and we will focus our efforts to ensure the safety and security of our residents "“ especially those with access and functional needs whose health could be impacted by the loss of power."

The planned duration of the possible shutoff is unknown and will be determined by PG&E. "We'll work alongside PG&E's staff to communicate updates using all our outreach tools," Supervisor Sears said.

PG&E is monitoring weather patterns and said it will provide updates to customers and the County of Marin as additional information is available. Residents and businesses can access updated PSPS information from PG&E online at www.pge.com/pspsupdates.

All questions regarding PSPS events and extended outages should be directed to PG&E via their website and (866) 743-6589. Please only call 9-1-1 if you are experiencing a medical or life-threatening emergency.

For non-emergency information and referrals, contact 211 Bay Area by calling 2-1-1 or text MARINSHUTOFF to 898-211 (or MARINAPAGON to 898-211 for Spanish speaking residents). In addition, vulnerable adults can check Marin County Health & Human Services' online community resource guide for additional information.

911 VS 211
Call 911 for an immediate response from police, fire department, or emergency medical service teams, for crimes happening now, suspicious activity, and life-threatening emergencies.
Call 211 to find resources on non-emergency event information like community resource center locations, power shutoff area updates, and other social services.
Emergency Management officials remind residents and visitors that it is important to have a plan to adjust daily routines to one without PG&E power. FEMA recommends the following steps:

Stay informed

Sign up to receive safety information on Nixle by texting your ZIP code to 888-777.
Sign up for AlertMarin notifications to receive information on immediate threats to personal safety or property, tailored to an address of your choosing.
Sign-up for PSPS Zip Code Alerts by texting ENROLL to 97633 or by calling 1-877-9000-PGE.
Update contact information with PG&E at www.pge.com/mywildfirealerts or by calling 1-866-743-6589.

Review plans
Identify several evacuation routes for your location in case roads are blocked. Tell someone out of the area which routes you plan to use.
Keep vehicles fueled and ready in case of an evacuation.
Make a list of what you'll want to take with you if you leave your home quickly. Consider the Five P's of Evacuation: People/Pets; Prescriptions; Papers; Personal Needs; Priceless Items.
Talk to a medical provider about a power outage plan for medical devices powered by electricity and refrigerated medicines. Take stock of batteries and other alternatives to meet your needs when the power goes out.
Take inventory of available supplies such as food, water, clothing, and flashlight batteries.
Have some cash available in case retail point-of-sale devices are unable to accept credit cards during an outage.
Check thermometers in refrigerators and freezers during an outage. Dispose of perishable food if the appliance temperature reaches 40 degrees or higher for an extended period.
Keep mobile phones and other electric equipment charged.
Know how to manually open electric garage doors and gates.
For more information, including what to do during a power outage, visit www.readymarin.org and www.ready.gov."

Winds are forecasted to be up to 80mph in places. Be prepared. "#PSPS outage map suggests that power cuts could extend across *most* of Bay Area this weekend in anticipation of extreme wind event (exception: SF proper & immediate bayshore)! This would likely be among most extensive #BayArea power outages in modern history."

Via Marin County Fire: "#MuirFire Update: 50 acres in size, 10% contained. No evacuation orders have been issued. Hwy 1 remains closed between Muir Beach and Stinson Beach. Approx. 165 personnel are responding to the fire."

Via Marin County Fire: "Update: 50 acres in size. No structures are threatened; NO evacuation orders have been issued. Hwy 1 is closed btwn Muir beach and Stinson beach. Use alternative routes." From Slide Ranch: "Hi friends! As you probably have heard there's a fire very close to Slide Ranch. We have evacuated all people and animals. Very stressful but hoping this situation will resolve soon. We hear prognosis is good. Thank you everyone for their messages!" Fire map estimate from Dave Toussaint.

Via Marin County Fire: "#MuirFire near @SlideRanch in #WestMarin is at 40 acres as of 11:35 AM. Wind is blowing offshore. Highway 1 is closed in the area."

Via Marin County Fire "The wildfire near @SlideRanch between #StinsonBeach and #MuirBeach in #WestMarin is at 4-5 acres and moving toward the ocean. The time of the first call was 10:45 AM. No structures are threatened. Travelers can expect inconveniences as crews respond."

Photo from a live feed of the fire near Stinson Beach by Slide Ranch. Apparently it is currently 4-5 acres and not threatening any structures at this time. LIVE FEED: https://www.nbcbayarea.com/new...

A view of the Kincade Fire from Inverness last night. Didn't realize you could see it from so far away. Hopefully firefighters make good progress today. (Thx KS)

From NWS, "Heads Up, Bay Area! Although the #KincadeFire isn't causing smoke issues over the Bay Area today, shifting winds tomorrow will likely cause the smoke to be directly over much of the region. Impacts to SFO may begin as early as 11am Friday" FULL ANIMATION: https://twitter.com/NWSCWSUZOA...

As I left the house this morning in Inverness, a very warn and dry wind blew by my face. Going to be an interesting one today. Stay safe everyone. From NWS "Wow😮 Check out the number of weather stations around the Bay Area hitting or near Red Flag conditions."

Someone in Inverness reported seeing this too. The Orionids are happening now, but it sounds more like space debris? "10.22.2019 @ 8:15pm...just saw a huge shooting star or was it part of the meteor shower? It was a bright green light in the sky -- came over the ocean and then right over Pacifica!" Anyone else see it?

One more cultural event this evening. Local thespian Gene Ptak will be reading poetry accompanied by Christina Stroeh and Kristen McDonald at Toby's in Point Reyes at 7:00pm. Free admission.

**Smoke and Traffic Advisory for West Marin** Please do not call 911. Today (Sunday) a 9.5-acre controlled burn will be conducted at Martin Griffin Preserve will commence at 10:00 a.m. and conclude by 4:00 p.m. There may be smoke in the air for approximately seven hours. Martin Griffin Preserve's property includes frontage along Shoreline Highway 1. Travelers in the Stinson Beach and Bolinas area may see smoke in the air or experience slowing traffic.

There is a benefit on Sunday afternoon (10/20) in Bolinas at the hardware store for Miguel Angel Hernandez Salazar who died tragically in a car crash in Point Reyes. Miguel was the head chef at the Eleven restaurant in Bolinas and leaves behind a four year old daughter. There is also a GoFundMe here to help support his family. Thank you. https://www.gofundme.com/f/we-...

IMPORTANT CORRECTION. The Point Reyes Light noted in their story about Roberto Barajas' retirement that the going away part is this Saturday. It is actually Friday. Thank you.

Coyote contemplating the ocean out in Point Reyes this morning.

"Our grey cat named rrramon went missing yesterday near the green bridge in Point Reyes and we haven't been able to find him. Please call or text Danielle at 415-302-0970 if you see him. Thank you!"

Who felt the earthquake last night? I did in Inverness Park. "M4.5 020mi NE San Francisco, California 10:34 PM PDT near Walnut Creek, CA." LINK: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/ea...

Just came across this on bear valley road, no one in it, really hope they're ok. Lots of deer and fog, please drive safe. Rangers notified.

Sounds like a solo motorcycle crash on the Marshall/Petaluma Rd. Hopefully everyone ok.

This event is sold out, but it will be live streamed at various local venues. "Marin Healthy Youth Partnerships (MHYP) will host a book reading and discussion with David Sheff and Nic Sheff, authors of the new book High: Everything You Want to Know About Drugs, Alcohol, and Addiction. The discussion will be moderated by Michael Krasny, host of Forum, a news and public affairs program on NPR-member radio station, KQED-FM. David and Nic Sheff have authored several New York Times best selling books on the realities of drug and alcohol use, including Beautiful Boy and Tweak. The 2018 film, Beautiful Boy, starring Steve Carell and Timothee Chalamet who was nominated for a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Nic, were adapted from both memoirs. Additionally Nic Sheff is the author of We All Fall Down and David Sheff authored Clean. The Sheff books will be on sale at the event, which is free, in support of National Substance Abuse Prevention Month.

This is an incredible chance for local parents and youth to understand the risks of experimenting with drugs and how stress, pressure and confusion can trigger adolescent substance use. David and Nic Sheff will share their experiences as father and son and discuss how addiction entered their lives. One in 10 kids will get addicted to substances over their lifetime and the earlier a child starts, the more likely they will have substance use issues later in life. This is also a unique opportunity to hear the realities of substance use specific to Marin County and create a dialogue about its impact on our community.

Marin County has significantly higher rates of alcohol, cannabis, and other drug use, both among youth and adults, when compared to the rest of California and across the county."

MORE INFO: https://www.bookpassage.com/ev...

The flooded part of the road in PRNPS heading out to Drakes Beach and the lighthouse has been temporarily fixed with some very large gravel. Take care, go slow, especially with low clearance cars.