The National Weather Service forecasts "critical fire weather conditions" from Thursday night into Saturday evening. Here's everything you need to know. berkeleyscanner.com/2024/10/15/ber… City of Berkeley BerkeleyFirefighters

Be attentive for alerts. Know your zone: protect.genasys.com/zones/US-CA-XA… berkeleyca.gov/community-recr…

Power Outage Preparedness Class Free Zoom class by SOS Survival Products Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am (Pacific Time) ONLINE Class: Zoom Register: sosproducts.com/free-power-out…

Today's the Day, California! Get ready to shake-rattle-and-roll at 10:17 am.

The Red Flag Warning is now in effect and several weather stations are confirming the dry windy conditions have arrived. #CAwx

Hanging at the top of the hill with people who have been evacuated from the Oakland Hills fire. Fingers crossed they get it under control. It's over 10 acres now.

Update 6) Forward Progress has been STOPPED for this 5th Alarm Fire. With multiple agencies from several counties assisting, the fast moving fire reached 13 acres. As of now, less than 10 structures impacted by fire activity.

BREAKING: The city of Berkeley has declared an extreme fire weather warning from 8 p.m. Friday until 7 a.m. Saturday. The city recommends that residents in fire zones 2 and 3 leave the Berkeley Hills before 8 p.m. Friday. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: berkeleyscanner.com/2024/10/18/ber…

Extreme Fire Weather at this level is rare - only once every few years! Take this very very seriously.

Mayor Sheng Thao 市长 盛桃市长 盛桃 (Parody) Oakland Fire Department (CA) CAL FIRE Oakland, please take a minute NOW to know your zone, write it down, and put it somewhere where you'll see it protect.genasys.com/search WHY? These zones are used when evacuation warnings/orders are announced. 🔥

On this anniversary of the Oakland Firestorm, please take a moment to visit protect.genasys.com to find your zone AND then write it down! Also, please make sure you are registered to receive AC Alerts member.everbridge.net/45300308561257…

Vegetation fire at University and Frontage. Details via Watch Duty: #SeabreezeFire share.watchduty.org/i/36711

🔥 Prepare for high fire danger; sign up for alerts, review City’s emergency map and evacuation routes, pack or refresh "go bags," and park off street when possible. Learn more from our community message: berkeleyca.gov/community-recr… 6/

Scattered power outages in #Berkeley - how's everyone doing?

Fire crews are using a bulldozer to move abandoned cars to make way for firefighters fighting the #PalisadesFire

The wildfire threat in CA is real and ongoing. Berkeley sends love and strength to our southern neighbors.

#Berkeley friends: Don't miss important upcoming Disaster Readiness classes here. Great stuff coming in the next month!: berkeleyca.gov/safety-health/…

With the horrific fires in L.A., the next BDPNN in-person session on disaster mental health seems timely. Join BDPNN and Susan Snyder at the BFUU church on Thur, January 30 at 6:30 p.m. for Mental Health Preparedness. More info here: bdpnnetwork.org/event/mental-h…

On Monday's day of service, consider working to reduce fire-hazard vegetation in the Oakland Hills. These actions are just one way to help prevent and slow the spread of WUI (wildland -urban-interface) fires like the ones in Los Angeles. oaklandfiresafecouncil.org/park-stewards/

Due to staffing constraints, we will not be posting on this account anymore. For the latest information about disaster preparedness in Berkeley, please visit berkeleyca.gov/ready. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]. Thank YOU for being here!