We can reduce the risks of wildfire danger to people and property in many ways.
Oakland Community Preparedness & Response (Oakland CP&R) provides awareness, educational workshops, detailed Guides and support to help increase the overall community preparedness level and to improve disaster response capabilities for residents of Oakland. OCP&R also works to organize neighborhoods for emergency preparedness training, Neighborhood Watch for crime prevention, and for certification by the national Firewise USA™ program.
The Savvy Homeowner* in our Fire-Prone Community (*Renters, too) is a 5-part interactive on line town hall with city staff and other experts to provide in-depth information on how residents can protect their loved ones and property and be more resilient following a disaster during the 2021 Fire Season. Starts January 28, 2021 and runs on the last Thursday of the month through May 27, 2021.