Novato Readies For Evacuation Drills

NOVATO, CA – Two Novato neighborhoods will hold evacuation drills Saturday morning, and residents are encouraged to participate.

An evacuation drill in the Black Point area will start at 9:30 a.m., and in the Pacheco Valle area at 11 a.m.

A meeting location for participating residents will be held at the Margaret Todd Senior Center (1560 Hill Rd. Novato).

“In anticipation of fire season, all residents should participate in the evacuation drill,” city officials said in a statement.

“For those who are unable to participate on June 25th, practice on your own by taking a moment to gather their ‘go bag’ and other essential items, then create and exercise your plan by moving to your vehicle, and timing yourself. This drill should only take you a few minutes.”

For more information on neighborhood evacuation routes, visit here.

For more information from the Novato Fire Department about fire prevention and safety, visit here.