together we make berkeley firesafe

The biggest factors that affect the survival of people and homes during a wildfire are often determined long before a fire starts. We’re ready for the fight, and we need your help.

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Three Impactful Steps

  • A person filling out the evacuation worksheet.

    Make Evacuation Plan

    Learn how to speed up your evacuation time by signing up for alerts and making a plan.

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  • Close-up of small purple and yellow flowers growing alongside a stone wall in a garden, with a blurred background including a building and trees, showing us an example of a fire safe yard.

    Create Defensible Space

    Use fire-smart plants, materials and design to prevent the ignition of structures on your property - and your neighbors!

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  • A modern multi-story house with large windows, a balcony, and a beige exterior, surrounded by blooming plants with red flowers under a partly cloudy blue sky, showing us an example of a hardened house.

    Harden Your Home

    Take actions to improve the chances of homes in your neighborhood withstanding ignition during a wildfire.

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Defensible Space Inspection Program
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Defensible Space Inspection Program
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Berkeley Fire Department visits residential properties in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones to evaluate whether your home meets defensible space, vegetation management, and home hardening standards.

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Grizzly Peak Vegetation Management Project
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Grizzly Peak Vegetation Management Project
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In 2025, we are focusing on removing dead and dying vegetation that is most likely to ignite during a wildfire to protect the more than 29,000 structures. Removing and clearing certain areas in Grizzly Peak will help create a fuel break between the remaining vegetation.

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Alameda County Coordinator
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Alameda County Coordinator
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The County Coordinator aims to foster county-wide collaboration and coordination among wildfire mitigation groups, enhancing overall wildfire resilience strategies and community preparedness.

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