News and Notes
The Oakland Hills Remain a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone!
July 17, 2025
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 […]
OFSC Year In Review 2025
December 18, 2025
It has been a busy year for Oakland Firesafe Council (OFSC)! The fires in the Los Angeles area were a stark reminder of the risk we face in our community. Here in Oakland, more than 25,000 homes are located in […]
Learning From Those Rebuilding
December 3, 2025
At our November OFSC monthly meeting, we heard from Jen Goodlin, Executive Director of the Rebuild Paradise Foundation. Founded after the 2018 Camp Fire, the organization partners with Paradise and surrounding communities to support grant programs and advocate for insurance […]
Some Things We are Thankful For in 2025
November 25, 2025
During this season of gratitude, Oakland Firesafe Council would like to show some appreciation for: THREE NEW, VERY DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS – Wendy, Christophe, and Maryanne – who ended up becoming three new, very dedicated board members. OAKLAND FIREWISE COMMUNITIES who are putting […]
PG&E Grant Helps OFSC Reduce Wildfire Risk in Oakland
November 7, 2025
In May of this year, OFSC was awarded a $150,000 grant from PG&E to implement 11 fuel reduction projects across the Oakland Hills. These initiatives have been completed, marking a significant investment in wildfire mitigation efforts for the region. Thanks to this […]
California’s Zone 0 Hearings: Closing In on the Finish Line
October 27, 2025
By Michel Thouati, FireSafe-FireWise Alliance; Elizabeth Stage, Oakland Firesafe Council At the October 23 hearing of the California Zone 0 Advisory Committee, the focus shifted from debate to definition. The meeting at McClellan Park in Sacramento was originally expected to […]