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Know Your Evacuation Routes

The City of Belvedere has developed an evacuation map for emergencies. Know at least two evacuation routes, as one may be unpassable in an emergency. Click here to see the evacuation map.

Sign up to receive emergency alerts via call, text, or email from the County of Marin. Emergency officials use Alert Marin to deliver incident-specific information or potentially life-saving instructions to the precise geographic area(s) affected. Register here.

Do Block Captains Need Specialist Skills?

No, if you are able-bodied and can operate a two-way radio, you can become a block captain. Residents with specialist skills, such as medical or emergency services training, are valuable to our program, so please highlight that on the signup form.

Block Captains Events

Friday, September 13, 4-5pm Block Captain Social. St. Stephen’s Church, Kimball Hall Meet up with your fellow block captains to get to know each other in a casual environment. Wine, water and nibbles will be served. Friday, October 10, 5pm-6pm Belvedere Community Park - Go Bag Building. This is a community-wide event and Block Captains...

Block Captains Roster

Our all-volunteer Block Captain Program comprises nearly 100 Belvedere residents willing to help out in an emergency.

How Often do Block Captains Meet?

Block Captains meet about twice yearly to receive updates and participate in emergency drills.

What is the Block Captain's Role During an Emergency?

In a disaster, the Block Captain’s first responsibility is for the safety of their family and home. If there is time, the Block Captain’s role is to check on neighbors, especially those with special needs, and disseminate information from the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to residents. The Block Captain also gathers information about the...

What Are Block Captain Activities?

Meet nearby residents and greet new neighbors Attend Block Captain meetings and trainings, about twice per year Keep their two-way radios charged

What Is the Block Captain’s Role in Emergency Preparedness?

Block Captains are the conduit between residents and emergency services during an emergency. They have two-way radios to communicate with Belvedere's Emergency Operations Center.

Become a Block Captain

Block Captain Sign Up Form Thank you for volunteering to be a Block Captain. Please complete the form below, and we will be in touch.

Belvedere Block Captains

About Neighbors Helping Neighbors in the Event of an Emergency The Belvedere Block Captains Program is a city-sponsored, resident-based community program. Block Captains are volunteers whose primary role is to get to know neighbors, help them prepare for an emergency, and liaise between first responders and Belvedere residents during an emergency. The Block Captains Program...

Public Works FAQs

What do I do if I want a tree on City property trimmed or removed?

Trimming of trees on public property require City approval in advance of any work conducted and will trigger an Encroachment Permit requirement. Removal of trees on public property is a multi-step process, including notification of neighbors. For more detail, contact the City's Public Works Department at (415) 435-3838 or email Antony Boyd, Public Works Director,...

How do I report a street light outage?

Please contact DC Electric to report a street light outage on their 24-hour Emergency Repair Phone Line: 1-707-992-0141 or Toll Free 1-866-523-8386. You may also email street light repair requests' to dispatch@dcelectricgroup.com or click here for online reporting.

When does the City clean the streets?

Belvedere streets are swept in zones. For details on the City's Street Maintenance Programs, please visit the street sweeping web page.

When do I need an encroachment permit?

An encroachment permit is required any time work is performed in the public rights of way. This includes moving trucks, storage of debris boxes, tree work, replacing concrete sidewalks, replacing curbs and gutters, and sewer lateral repair work that encroaches into the street. You can find an application here.

Public Works Applications & Forms

Below are applications and forms you may need for Public Works review and approval. Click on the document name to view or, when available, apply online. When the document appears, you can download it by clicking the download button. If you can't find what you're looking for, please contact the Public Works Department by email...

Road closure and maintenance calendar

Information about road closures, road encroachments, and street maintenance projects can be viewed in The Road Closure Calendar below. Information can also be found in the Events section.

Critical Infrastructure Project

For over a decade, the City has been exploring ways to protect its two connector roads—Beach Road and San Rafael Avenue—from earthquake, storm, and sea-level rise risks. The two roads sit atop 80-year-old earthen levees, which are vulnerable to significant displacement in an earthquake and flooding in a large storm. The city’s utility trunk lines...

Storm Preparation

Storms can cause extensive damage and traffic accidents. It's important to prepare your family and home for storms.

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