We can reduce the risks of disaster danger, such as from a wildfire or earthquake, to people and property in many ways.
Oakland Community Preparedness & Response (Oakland CP&R) provides awareness, resources, and support to help increase the community preparedness level and to improve disaster response capabilities for residents of Oakland (and beyond). 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/Renter in Our Disaster-Prone Community” 5-part town hall series covers topics related to wildfire and earthquake preparedness, focusing on practical knowledge to help you to make good judgments and to take actionable steps towards disaster preparedness in your home and community. City staff and other experts 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.
SESSION 1: The City of Oakland Prepares for the 2021 Fire Season
“What’s New about Oakland’s Wildfire Risk” – Nick Luby, Deputy Chief, Oakland Fire Department
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“Oakland’s City-wide Focus on Wildfire Prevention” – Joe Devries, Director of Interdepartmental Operations, City of Oakland
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SESSION 2: Remember the Ember – Hardening Your Home Against Wildfire
Sheryl Drinkwater, Architect
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SESSION 3: All About Defensible Space
Travis Hansen, Acting Vegetation Management Supervisor, Oakland Fire Department
SESSION 4: Not a Matter of If, But When–Earthquake Preparedness
Andrew Michael, Geophysicist, Earthquake Hazard Team, USGS
Michael Benthien, Executive Director of Earthquake Country Alliance, and Director for Communications, So. Cal. Earthquake Center
SESSION 5: Insurance Matters
Misha Tseitlin, 2021 Princeton Graduate & Bay Area Resident, Analysis of 2020 Insurance Non-Renewal Survey
Amy Bach, Executive Director, United Policyholders, Recent Trends in Insurance