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The Oakland Hills Remain a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone!

In February, CAL FIRE released drafts of new maps for Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) Fire Hazard Severity Zones for 90 days of public comment.  In Oakland and many other jurisdictions in the East Bay, these new maps substantially reduced the […]

Oakland’s Grand View Firewise Community

David Lee, resident co-lead, had this to share about their group’s experience with becoming a Firewise USA® recognized site: The Grand View Firewise Community is made up of 83 single family homes and townhouses along Grand View Drive, Doris Place, […]

Wildfire Preparedness Takes Center Stage in El Cerrito

By Wendy Goldsby, OFSC Board Member On August 16, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks hosted a Wildfire Preparedness event in El Cerrito — and Oakland Firesafe Council was there to make sure Oakland’s voice was heard. The gathering brought together community members, […]

Sacramento’s Zone 0 Hearing: Why the First Five Feet Sparked the Biggest Fire Debate Yet

By Christophe Marcant, OFSC Board Member On August 18th, the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection convened a hearing in Sacramento to receive public comment on the proposed Zone 0 regulations. This discussion about wildfires focused on something as simple […]

Oakland’s Valley View Neighborhood is a Firewise USA® Recognized Site!

Kaycie Hopkins, resident lead, had this to share The Firewise Recognized Valley View neighborhood includes over 180 homes in Merriewood, extending the entire length of Valley View Rd and incorporating Beauforest Dr, Doncaster Pl, and portions of Pinehaven Rd, Thornhill […]