On Saturday, April 26, 2025, the City of Mill Valley will conduct an
Evacuation Drill and Public Safety Fair to help residents prepare for wildfire and other emergencies.
The event is a joint effort among local, county, and state agencies and is designed to give residents
the opportunity to practice safe evacuation while strengthening coordination among emergency
services.
The drill begins at 8:45 a.m, with cars lining up on Miller Avenue at the intersection of
Miller Avenue and Camino Alto. At 9:00 a.m., participating residents will drive a designated
evacuation route through Mill Valley and exit the City via Hamilton Drive to U.S. Highway 101.
Along the way, law enforcement and fire personnel will guide traffic, simulating a real-time
emergency scenario.
“As wildfire risks continue to grow, we have a responsibility to prepare—not
just as individuals, but as neighbors, and as an entire community,” said Mill Valley Mayor Stephen
Burke. “This drill helps ensure City and County residents are ready to respond together, with the
knowledge and coordination that could save lives.”
Focus Areas and Community Participation
Mill Valley’s drill will focus on residential zones adjacent to Miller Avenue, as well as the Throckmorton Ridge area, where topography and access routes create unique challenges during an evacuation. Residents in these four zones will receive direct outreach and are strongly encouraged to participate. The drill, however, is open to all Mill Valley residents, regardless of where they live.
“In a real emergency, you might not be at home — you could be downtown, running errands,
dining out, or picking up your children from school,” said Police Chief Rick Navarro. “This
drill gives our entire Mill Valley community the chance to plan ahead, practice, and build the
muscle memory that can make all the difference in a crisis.”
Additional Information can be found here:
https://www.cityofmillvalley.gov/EvacuationDrill
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