Red Alert: Caltrans Right-of-Way Wildfire Risk Mitigation
Our Organization
Who Are We?
RAMMB (Red Alert Montara, Moss Beach) is a grassroots community group dedicated to working together to prevent a wildfire disaster here in San Mateo County, such as the ones in Lahaina, Paradise, or the Palisades. The neglected Caltrans Devil’s Slide Bypass Right-of-Way currently presents a significant risk.
The Issue
Caltrans Right of Way needs to be made fire safe!
Our Approach
Based on identified risks we have specific demands
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Recent News
Efforts are ongoing to engage Caltrans and our public officials. Find all posts under Updates
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NBC Bay Area: We Investigate Update on Progress
NBC Bay Area did a follow-up piece on the clearing of the Right-of-Way, including an interview with Larry. Did you know the project cost is $500,000?! Now if only they’d learn how to spell Montara 🙂 Link to the posted article: https://www.nbcbayarea.com/investigations/caltrans-removes-eucalyptus-trees-montera/4134442
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Update August 7 – Larry’s Reward
Tomorrow is my birthday. Caltrans, the agency that RAMMB pressured to reduce the fire hazard on the bypass, is giving me an early present. They are performing major vegetation management adjacent to my home. Amazingly, I think RAMMB and the community have won a complete victory! Editor’s note: None of this would have happened without…
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Update July 1 – Caltrans Project Expanded Region
This video was taken from Elm looking towards Date Street. Caltrans’ contractors are doing a lot more clearing than just their originally stated 15’ from their property line. I believe CalFire has ordered the additional vegetation management. Bottom line is this exceeds expectations.