AlCo D3 Emergency Preparedness Event
18 Oct, 2025
Come by on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM at the San Leandro Public Library for a free emergency preparedness event. With presentations, workshops, and a resource fair hosted by Alameda County partners, you’ll learn how to stay ready before disaster strikes. Free lunch is provided while supplies last, and the first 300 households completing all workshops will receive an emergency kit. Click here for more details…,
International ShakeOut Day
16 Oct, 2025
At 10:16 a.m. (local time) on Thursday, 10/16, you can join millions of people across the world practicing earthquake safety drills at work, school, or home. Learn more at shakeout.org
OFSC October Meeting
15 Oct, 2025
Join us Wednesday from 7:00–8:30 PM online for OFSC’s monthly meeting. Board members, community advocates, and invited guests from agencies such as Oakland EMSD, OFD, and CAL Fire will discuss wildfire safety issues. Open forum time may follow. All Oakland and East Bay residents are welcome—stay tuned for details on this month’s special presentation.
East Bay Wildfire Coalition of Governments (EBWC) Meeting
24 Sep, 2025
Join us Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at El Cerrito City Hall or online for the East Bay Wildfire Coalition of Governments (EBWC) meeting. Open to the public, these sessions bring together regional leaders and community members to discuss wildfire resilience across the East Bay. More details are available at EastBayWildfire.org.
Home Hardening with Berkeley Fire Dept.
20 Sep, 2025
Join us Saturday from 2:00–4:00 PM at the Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library in Berkeley for a free, in-person workshop on protecting your home from wildfire. Experts from the Berkeley Fire Department and Diablo Firesafe Council’s Sheryl Drinkwater will cover home-hardening strategies and compliance requirements. You’ll also learn about tools available from the Tool Lending Library to help reduce wildfire risk.
OFSC September Meeting
17 Sep, 2025
Join us Wednesday from 7:00–8:30 PM online for OFSC’s monthly meeting. Board members, community advocates, and invited guests from agencies such as Oakland EMSD, OFD, and CAL Fire will discuss wildfire safety issues. This month’s featured presentation is by Veronika Cole, Emergency Planning Coordinator with Oakland’s EMSD, who will share details on the city’s 2026 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. All Oakland and East Bay residents are welcome.
Wildfire Prep Event & Fire Station 25 Open House
13 Sep, 2025
12–3 pm: Celebrate the reopening of Station 25 with city leaders, wildfire preparedness insights, and a chance to meet Oakland firefighters.
Firescaping Qualification Training Course
26 Aug, 2025
• Tuesday 8/26 & Wednesday 8/27 • 9AM – 1:30PM • online • Go beyond traditional vegetation management with ReScape’s science-based approach to wildfire preparedness and community resilience. California’s wildfire seasons are becoming increasingly severe and destructive—and they will continue. […]
OFSC August Meeting
20 Aug, 2025
Wednesday • 7:00-8:30pm • online Join us for our monthly meeting where OFSC board members are in attendance along with invited guest who can include representatives from the City of Oakland EMSD, OFD, CAL Fire, et al. Community advocates discuss current issues […]
EBMUD Webinar: Firescaping Your Water-Wise Garden
20 Aug, 2025
• Wednesday • 6:00PM • online • Learn practical, sustainable strategies for building fire-resilient, water-wise gardens with renowned ecological land designer and author Douglas Kent. DETAILS & REGISTRATION
Wildfire Preparedness Day – August 16th
16 Aug, 2025
• Saturday • 11AM-3PM • In-Person • El Cerrito City Hall • Preparation is our best defense against wildfire. Come to El Cerrito City Hall on Saturday, Aug. 16 for a FREE event designed to help you get wildfire‑ready. There will […]
National Night Out
5 Aug, 2025
• Tuesday • 5-8PM • In-person • Sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, National Night Out (NNO) is America’s night out and a time for neighbors to get together to build neighborhood spirit and unity. Research shows that […]
East Bay Wildfire Coalition of Governments (EBWC) Meeting
23 Jul, 2025
• Wednesday • 9:00am-12:00pm • In-person and online EBWC meetings are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC at El Cerrito City Hall, 10890 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530. Meeting materials and more can be found on the East Bay Wildfire Coalition of Governments […]
No OFSC July Meeting
16 Jul, 2025
The OFSC Monthly Meeting is taking a summer break for the month of July, but we’ll be back on the third Wednesday in August (8/20). Hope everyone is having a safe and enjoyable start to the summer!
OFSC at Montclair Farmer’s Market
29 Jun, 2025
• Sunday • 9:00AM-1:00PM • Montclair Business District, Oakland • The OFSC Team will be out in the community to take questions and share useful information related to wildfire preparedness.
Public Safety Community Meeting: Evacuation / Insurance
25 Jun, 2025
• Wednesday • 6:00-7:30PM • In-person only • Details in flyer
OFSC June Meeting
18 Jun, 2025
Wednesday • 7:00-8:30pm • online Join us for our monthly meeting where OFSC board members are in attendance along with invited guest who can include representatives from the City of Oakland EMSD, OFD, CAL Fire, et al. Community advocates discuss current issues […]
Webinar | Wildfire: An Updated Look at Utility Risk and Mitigation
12 Jun, 2025
• Thursday • 12-1 PM • online Sponsored by Stanford Climate and Energy Policy Program As wildfires become an increasing threat across the United States, it’s crucial for electric utilities to create plans to mitigate the risk of their infrastructure sparking […]
The Impact of Wildfires on Health – UCSF EFA Guest Lecture
5 Jun, 2025
• Thursday • In-person and online • 12-12:30 p.m. light lunch for in-person attendees12:30-2 p.m. presentation in person and online via Zoom Join the UCSF Emeriti Faculty Association (UCSF EFA) for a light lunch and presentation with guest speaker, John Balmes, […]
UP Webinar – CA Home Insurance Shopping Help
29 May, 2025
Thursday • 5:00-6:30pm • online • United Policyholders (UP) Executive Director Amy Bach will lead an informational webinar for California homeowners on shopping for insurance in today’s challenging marketplace, the latest on non-renewals and mitigation discounts, and tips for keeping your assets […]