November 22, 2024

And the Rain Has Arrived!

The storms are rolling in, the leaves are falling and we are officially in the rainy season. Grab some sandbags from the Community Center and stay warm and dry.

Breakfast with Santa tickets sold out in record time! See below for more info about how you can add your name to the waitlist if you missed out but would still like to attend.

Please note that our Garden Series Talk with PARC Commissioner Michael Bogart has been moved to December 21st at the Cabin. See below for more info.

Wishing you a safe and joy filled holiday next week. Our offices will be closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th. There will be no changes in the solid waste pick up schedule so put your carts out as you normally do. We will take a pause on the newsletter next week but will be back in the office the first week of December and our next newsletter will be on December 6th.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Storms Coming Through Mean It's Time for Sandbags

Tam Valley Community Center Parking Lot

203 Marin Avenue

With storms coming through this week we advise that you do your best to sandbag vulnerable areas at your home to limit potential damage. We have sand available in the Community Center parking lot. Bring your own shovel to fill bags. Limited bags available to fill; please consider bringing your own. Please be mindful of saving sand for your neighbors and only take what you need.

We sent out a storm update on Wednesday and we will continue to keep you updated as the weather develops. You can also check the weather below.

Where to get updated weather information:

• National Weather Service: Website or Twitter

Keep Storm Drains Clear



Take a look around your property and make sure that any yard waste goes into your green bin. With heavy rains, storm drains can get clogged quickly with leaves, branches and other yard waste.

Help everyone stay safe and dry by making sure the drains are clear around your home.

VOLUNTEER CORNER

We are so happy to start a new volunteer profile series. From time to time, we will feature a volunteer who is up for sharing what has inspired them to volunteer in Tam Valley. It's so fun to hear how they started, what they love about Tam Valley and how rewarding it is to volunteer in this amazing community!

To launch this fun new series, we have Caroline de Baere - super volunteer and mom to twin teenagers who have inspired their friends to volunteer too!

What inspired you to start volunteering with TCSD?

It all started with Friday night Spaghetti Bingo when my kids were in 1^st grade as well as Oktoberfest and Creekside Fridays. We absolutely loved attending those events with local families and friends.

Read more....



Have you been considering volunteering for TCSD but want to know more? Reach out to Camille at events@tamtsd.org or sign up here and we'll be in touch. It's a fun way to connect with your community and contribute towards keeping Tam Valley one of the best places to live!



UPCOMING EVENTS

Garden Talk Series - CHANGE OF DATE

December 21st -- 10am

The Cabin

Join our PARC Commissioner, Michael Bogart, for our quarterly series of Garden Talks. This casual garden series will start with a topic and information shared by our expert and then flow from there. It’s a chance to share your experience with your friends and neighbors and to learn from each other.



We’ll have tea and coffee to share, great conversation and a healthy dose of inspiration for your garden

Breakfast with Santa

December 14th - Two seatings 9am and 10:30am

Tam Valley Community Center

$15 per person - SOLD OUT!

Wow! Breakfast with Santa sold out in record time this year! Thank you to our amazing community for loving this event! We want as many families to be able to attend as possible, so please add your name to the waitlist if you missed out on tickets. We will do our best to accommodate everyone.

Join the waitlist here!

REMINDERS

Southern Marin Fire Update

Emergency Preparedness Event

Saturday, November 23rd

9:30 - 11:30am

Tam Valley Community Center

Calling residents of Tam Valley — Join Southern Marin Fire District at Tam Valley Community Center for a joint emergency preparedness and community education. This family friendly event will cover important topics including evacuations, go-bags, emergency plans, highlight the recent wildfire prevention work that's taken place throughout Tam Valley, and include fun, interactive activities for children of all ages. We hope to see you there! 

BONUS: Bring your Go Bag to be checked and receive supplies for your kit! (While supplies last.) 

To Participate, follow these steps: 

• Step 1: Sign up for emergency alerts at AlertMarin.org 
• Step 2: Download Evacuation Map & Checklist at https://bit.ly/3zCpj3I 
• Step 3: Attend in-person at Tam Valley Community Center on Saturday, November 23rd at 9:30 AM sharp. 



PG&E Strongly Encourages Customers to Have a Plan for Potential Power Outages

If an outage does occur, PG&E customers can find real-time updates via the online outage center, including status updates the assessments, repair and estimated time of restoration.  Renters and others without a PG&E account may also use this portal to sign up for outage notifications by text, email, or phone. 

Storm Safety Tips

As PG&E follows its plan to prepare for the storm, customers are urged to prepare their families as well.

• Never touch downed wires: If you see a downed power line, assume it is energized and extremely dangerous. Do not touch or try to move it—and keep children and animals away. Report downed power lines immediately by calling 9-1-1 and then PG&E at 1-800-743-5002.
• Turn off appliances: If you experience an outage, unplug or turn off all electrical appliances to avoid overloading circuits and to prevent fire hazards when power is restored. Simply leave a single lamp on to alert you when power returns.
• Use flashlights, not candles: During a power outage, use battery-operated flashlights and not candles, due to the risk of fire. And keep extra batteries on hand. If you must use candles, please keep them away from drapes, lampshades, animals, and small children. Do not leave candles unattended.
• Have a backup phone: If you have a telephone system that requires electricity to work, such as a cordless phone or answering machine, plan to have a standard telephone or cellular phone ready as a backup. Having a portable charging device helps to keep your cell phone running.
• Pre-Charge back up power devices: Prior to expected storms arrival, check to ensure battery charger backups are ready to use.
• Use generators safely: Customers with standby electric generators should ensure they are properly installed by a licensed electrician in a well-ventilated area. Improperly installed generators pose a significant danger to customers, as well as crews working on powerlines. If using portable generators, be sure they are in a well-ventilated area.
• Have fresh drinking water and ice: Freeze plastic containers filled with water to make blocks of ice that can be placed in your refrigerator/freezer to prevent food spoilage.
• Secure your outside furniture: Strong winds can blow lawn chairs and other outdoor items into powerlines.
• Safely clean up: After the storm has passed, be sure to safely clean up. Never touch downed wires and always call 8-1-1 or visit 811express.com at least two full business days before digging to have all underground utilities safely marked.

Other tips can be found at: Safety and Preparedness, Storm Safety, and Safety Action Center.