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Wildfire Preparedness Takes Center Stage in El Cerrito

Posted on September 4, 2025 (July 13, 2026) by OFSC

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, […]

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

Posted on July 17, 2025 (March 25, 2026) by OFSC

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 […]