News and Notes
Updated CAL FIRE Local Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps – What Gives?
March 12, 2025
On February 24th, 2025, CAL FIRE released its updated draft Local Responsibility Area (LRA) Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps, which include the Oakland/Berkeley hills. While these were expected updates following previously updated State Responsibility Area (SRA) maps, what was unexpected […]
Oakland’s SIXTH Firewise USA® Recognized Site is Redwood Ridge Neighborhood Organization (RRNO)
February 3, 2025
Kimlin McDaniel Keith, RRNO FireWise Team Leader, had this to share about the experience: Redwood Ridge Neighborhood Organization (RRNO) is a Montclair Organized Neighborhood of about 82 homes defined by three streets: Wilton, Burton, and Shirley, and the contiguous houses […]
OFSC Year in Review 2024
December 18, 2024
2024 was a year of many accomplishments. As we wrap up our first DECADE, we’re looking forward to your support of our work in the year ahead. Congratulations to Ken Benson for a Well-Deserved Honor! Ken Benson, our co-founder, past […]
Oakland’s FIFTH Firewise USA® Recognized Site is Estates Fountains
June 24, 2024
Leslie Louie, Estates Fountains FireWise Lead, had this to share about the experience: The Estates Fountains neighbors have been organized as a community against crime and for emergency preparedness since 2006 to strengthen our neighborhood resilience and get to know […]
Call To Action From Oakland Firesafe Council
June 16, 2024
In the last week, we’ve seen wildfires in and around Livermore and Tracy; The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning this weekend from Redding to Fairfield, has reminded Bay Area residents that gusting wind should prompt caution […]