🐾🔥 June is National Pet Preparedness Month! As you get your family ready for wildfire season, don’t forget your furry (or feathered!) family members. 🐶🐱🐰🐦 One simple way to prepare: Pack a Go Bag for yourself and a separate one for your pets. Include essentials like food, water, meds, leashes, and comfort items. 💡 Is there something your pet can’t live without in an emergency? Tell us in the comments—we’d love to hear! 💬👇 #PetPreparedness #GoBag #WildfireReady #FireSafeMarin #WildfirePreparedness #NationalPetPreparednessMonth #MarinCounty #EmergencyPlanning (fb)

🌿🔥 Plant with fire safety in mind! Our Fire-Smart Plant List is a great place to start, featuring species that are better suited for fire-prone environments. 🌼🌱 But remember: ➡️ No plant is fire-proof. Proper maintenance is key! Here are some tips to keep in mind: ✔️ Select native and pollinator-friendly plants when possible ✔️ Choose hardwood trees instead of conifers like pine or cypress ✔️ Use fire-resistant hedges for screening ✔️ Watch for leaf and needle litter in the fall and clear it regularly ✔️ Irrigate and prune to remove dead material and dry twigs ✔️ Ensure proper spacing, especially on slopes, to slow fire spread 🔗 Check out our Fire-Smart Plant List to get started: https://firesafemarin.org/create-a-fire-smart-yard/plants/fire-smart-plants/?_page=2 What fire-smart plants have you added to your yard? Share in the comments! 💬👇 #FireSmartLandscaping #DefensibleSpace #FireSafeMarin #ZoneZero #WildfirePreparedness #NativePlants #PollinatorFriendly #SelecTree #MarinCounty #HomeHardening #PlantSmartLiveSafe (fb)