Why should I preemptively relocate during Extreme Fire Weather and Diablo winds? Below are some tips for how you can prepare for #wildfire season. Fire officials reminded meeting attendees about the citys fire fuel chipper and debris bin programs, designed to help community members dispose of plant materials. The horrific wildfires of Northern California brought attention to how renters can be impacted, including losing all their belongings in a blaze and then experiencing homelessness. Berkeleys limits on new ADUs will apply in Fire Zones 2 and 3 on this map. Jurisdiction: City of Berkeley Notes: CAL FIRE Unit: SCU Date Received: 4/15/2019 County: Alameda LUPP Reviewer: Jeff Hakala UNIT CONTACT: Mike Marcucci Date Reviewed: 2/25/2019 %PDF-1.4 % Note: This feature currently directs users to the map of emergency shelters on the Red Cross website and the map of disaster recovery centers on the FEMA website. <<105bccc2147a294ab837fa88ff5aed6f>]>> Consider purchasing a copy for your go-bag and highlighting potential routes in advance. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic, Know your zone. This year, presentations covered a range of updates from the Berkeley Fire Department, a presentation from the state insurance commissioners office and advice from an architect about what residents can do to reduce fire risks at home. Bigger roads will have more space during an evacuation. Weve been preparing all winter long on fire prevention activities like fuel breaks and prescribed burns. The warnings on the map are advisories, not real-time emergency alerts. Single evacuation view is needed across multiple counties. Incident level information needed, not jurisdictional level. This is done by all means calls, emails, text messages, door to door. Text shelter and your zipcode to receive a list of emergency shelters near you. What help is available if I cant afford the high costs of fire prevention? There may be overlap between AC Alert and Nixle messages, but warnings for life-threatening situations will come first via AC Alert. Clearing dead plant materials and dry vegetation. Check the citys Office of Emergency Services website for resources. Make a household fire weather plan. There are no restrictions on the distribution of the maps by users. When do I need to wear a mask or stay indoors? Berkeley Path Wanderers sells ahigh quality, durable map that includes footpaths. Chin also encouraged attendees to sign up for disaster preparedness training updates via the citys Community Emergency Response Team. : Photos + videos | WE'RE HIRING. Whats being done to reduce the risk of wildfires in Berkeley? Contact Us. 0000090848 00000 n The Alameda County contract with Zonehaven is funded through a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA). Is Zonehaven useful for people who dont live near wildland fire risks? Visit the Community GIS Portal to search development conditions, building permit history, or zoning designation for a specific address or parcel number in the City of Berkeley. Watch the full fire safety meeting below. 0000000877 00000 n In an emergency, you can also monitor KQED 88.5 FM or KCBS 740 AM for updates. In July, BFD is going digital with its property inspections, resulting in online inspection reports once new software is up and running. The plan will be tailored to Berkeleys specific needs and conditions, said Assistant Berkeley Fire Chief Chris Pinto. Using these methods must meet codes. A. Register on the AC Alert website or download the Everbridge App to receive emergency alerts via text, email, phone call and push alert. xb``b``fg``d@@---IXd0-9`s? [}A S' In two weeks, Berkeley and the rest of Alameda County are slated to launch a new evacuation software system called Zonehaven. City Map - 2011. Clearing under and around your decks to create an ember-resistant area of dirt, stones, slate, pebbles or cement. City of Berkeley Parcel Conditions - to view zoning, historic, seismic, fire zone, and other parcel information. Simons. If youre a homeowner in the hills, heres what you should do now: Insurance companies have to give you a 75 day-notice of cancellation under state law. If you do not agree with these terms and conditions, please disconnect immediately from this website. All of these areas, called the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), are in the states very high fire hazard severity zones. 0000523424 00000 n Extreme Fire Weather is far more rare than Red Flag Warnings. The concepts of home hardening and defensible space overlap to cover practices that can reduce wildfire damage to your entire property, the structures and the land. The closer to the house, the more space between bushes and trees. Whats the difference? With fire season already upon us, Berkeley has a range of new programs and efforts underway to ensure the community is ready should disaster strike. The first decisions they must make, he said, are what areas can be fought, potentially saving property and lives, and what areas should be immediately evacuated, to save lives. The headache of finding adequate coverage is hard on most people affected. Explore city services, report issues online, pay parking tickets, Explore news and events, adopt a pet, visit acity park or pool, Get vaccinatedfor COVID-19,report a crime,access homeless services, Apply for a permit,schedule an inspection, research zoningpolicies, Apply for a business license,get business assistance,find bid & proposal opportunities, Attend a City Councilor commissionmeeting, apply for jobs,look up City holidays. At the same time, weather and fire are unpredictable. You can enter your zip code or zoom in on the map. The firestorm, which Caltrans officially called the Tunnel Fire, wasnt technically a wildfire as it started and spread in populated areas. PG&E recently announced plans to bury 10,000 miles of power lines, after years of resistance. The hope, he said, is that the message doesnt change as it goes from person to person. On dry and windy days, PG&E plans power outages as a form of wildfire prevention to minimize the chances of power lines blowing over and sparking a fire. Its been done in ad hoc fashion for 100 years; it works, but its also time-consuming. Protect yourself and your family. If you cannot reach your DWA, find a room with an exterior window, and call 911. Everyone is encouraged to see their own healthcare professional to review what is best for them. But does this even help and, more importantly, is this water use OK during a drought? The goal is to protect your home and yard from catching fire from a flying ember, or from surging flames. Visit the Community GIS Portal to search development conditions, building permit history, or zoning designation for a specific address or parcel number in the City The research also found three major fires that started during the more common west winds, which blow east from the Pacific Ocean. In an evacuation, we will set up mass care sites for those who have no place to go, but these will take time to set up and will rarely be your most comfortable option. only wastes water, Temmermand said. Sources used in compiling this guide: CalFire, Berkeley Fire Department, Oakland Fire Department, FEMA, Alameda County Fire Department, U.S. Forest Service, National Interagency Fire Center, National Wildfire Coordinating Group, U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Weather Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Centers for Disease Control, Pacific Gas & Electric, East Bay Municipal Utility District, East Bay Regional Park District, California Fire Safe Council, Governors Office of Emergency Services, Community Emergency Alert Teams, State Council on Developmental Disabilities, University of California Cooperative Extension, Oakland Animal Services, Berkeley Disaster Preparedness Neighborhood Network, Hills Emergency Forum, Alameda County Office of Emergency Services, Oakland Firesafe Council, Diablo Firesafe Council, FIRESafe Marin, Public Health Institute, California Air Resources Board, Bay Area Air Quality Management District, American Red Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Mask Oakland, Zonehaven, ALERTWildfire, City of Mill Valley, City of Ross. Understand Fire-Hardening, and how to protect your home from wildfire ( See Hardening Your Home) 5. Pinto retired from BFD in 2011 after 31 years of service to the city. A relatively recent jump in fires around the San Francisco Bay shoreline and adjacent freeways and railroad tracks, linked largely to encampments, poses risks to immediate structures and open space. A. We love our first responders; theyre amazing, but theyre humans, and they have limited resources, Crocker said. Being prepared is essential for anyone living or working in a high-risk fire zone. A. BFD is also helping neighborhoods build up their own resilience through a national program called Firewise and working to develop a Community Wildfire Protection Plan to determine where to focus efforts first. What does it mean to harden my home against fire? The Berkeley Wildfire Guide is a collaboration between Berkeleyside and The Oaklandside. Cutting grass and weeds to a maximum of 4 inches tall. What should I do? Assessing wildland fire risk is an educated guess. : Photos + videos | WE'RE HIRING. During any major fire, and especially during a drought, water is precious. Participants of the program get national recognition for their work, he said. I have fire insurance for now. It is considered a temporary safety net until regular coverage is attained. Work is planned as funding becomes available, guided by the districts hazard reduction and resource management plan, which includes a plan for reducing fuels in parkland atop the Berkeley and Oakland hills. Free for all, funded by readers. On Wednesday, Cal Fire announced awards of nearly $118 million to fund 144 local wildfire prevention projects across the state. To access: Sign up for Nixle alerts online. Were in the same boat as Waze and Google, Crocker said. Theyre usually packed together a behind-the-scenes program for emergency planners and a public-facing program for residents. Emilie Raguso (former senior editor, news) joined Berkeleyside in 2012 and covered politics, public safety and development until her departure in 2022. What do I need to know about wildfire smoke? You dont need to get personally involved. Your continued use of this site indicates your acceptance of the terms and conditions specified. This may underlie a historic sudden tree die-off in the East Bay Regional Park District, which is sounding major wildfire risk alarms. A software program that uses an algorithm incorporating various factors or inputs affecting disasters or emergency events to produce a digital evacuation map or real-time guide based on pre-set community zones. 0000522594 00000 n This year, the Berkeley Fire Department is dramatically expanding its formal inspection program. Most of these fires occurred during the Diablo winds dry, hot, fierce currents that typically blow for only 1-3 days a year with speeds up to 45 mph. That was the highest number of warnings announced in May in more than a decade. CalFire sets the gold standard of defensible space. Why do power outages occur more often during fire season? 3G_yX%6Es%3'OF]a{w*!(b?r%%"0r{?rN%cxh*K(^f_nD }XS}-N-'n^yh.G%/ES;Vp]j\mm;5MhI5EX0?8$u@G"7Y73PvmBs/orY@r538:/t,{:?Vtsy&YNZ|Kj7"=s59k$5HxXKe)y^Rk5UEne-fUQ-N'Ys1:z^5:4wZ r>&}g;)C#j0?P~+ eU)nqL=? Zonehaven lets us get the information out quickly and put it on a platform that any responding agency can see., The software also allows agencies to train for various emergencies and scenarios. Title: FireZone.mxd Author: AYLee Created Date: 6/16/2008 2:34:28 PM In 2006, the department responded to over The Berkeley City Council is in the early stages of considering a parking policy to help keep narrow streets clear for emergency vehicles. A. Free for all, funded by readers. Unfortunately, there isnt a lot of assistance available. To access:Memorize your Zonehaven evacuation zone number and bookmark the map. Zonehaven maps include arrival points, which may change quickly depending on the incident. Of course, there are many more steps residents can take to prepare for emergencies and for evacuations. Make a plan with your household ahead of time for what you will do during fire weather. Berlant said the 2022 wildfire year is well underway: Cal Fire has already responded to 2,300 wildfires, which have burned nearly 11,000 acres. What if I want to protect my home? What should I do? Firewood should be at least 30 feet from your house. They also might not. How do I protect my property against wildfire? Building Permits - for building permit history from 1991 through December 10, 2015, Creek Status - to view the applicability of the creek ordinance to the subject property. It can provide detailed information on fire code requirements for everything from a rental house to a multi-unit apartment complex. According to CalFire, the states fire agency, 14 of the states 20 most destructive fires as measured by destroyed structures have occurred in the past seven years, since 2015. In the event of a fire, we will send evacuation notifications overAC Alert. A map showing CAL FIRE's Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) within the city of Berkeley as well as the designated planning Fire Hazard Severity Zones | City of Payments. Save the water for the firefighters.). Credit: City of Berkeley. Text DRC and your zip code to see a list of disaster recovery centers near you. 2023 See a list of Berkeley fire code violations for which you can be cited, University of California Cooperative Extension, Read the University of California Cooperative Extensions home hardening guide, Berkeleys vegetation management requirements, See if you live in Berkeleys hillside fire zones, Use the California Department of Insurances Home Insurance Finder, Use the Insurance Match-Up Finder from United Policyholders, a nonprofit consumer assistance organization, Look for insurance through the California Fair Plan, California Insurance Commissioners wildfire resources, United Policyholders disaster recovery help site, The Insurance Information Institutes guide to wildfire insurance and recovery resources, a version of the guide tailored for Oakland residents, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Berkeley Disaster Preparedness Neighborhood Network, Alameda County Office of Emergency Services, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. They cite large Eucalyptus groves, aging Monterey Pine, and hillsides thick with dry, flammable brush in Tilden Park, smack against residential neighborhoods. First, learn your propertys wildland fire risk. You will get different types of alerts based on the current threat level inyour evacuation zone: Fires are unpredictable and conditions can change rapidly. But we really need the public to do the same., Its #WildfireWednesday! How at-risk is the urban East Bay to wildland fire? For many property owners in high-risk fire areas, homeowners insurance is becoming a nightmare. #CaliforniaWildfires pic.twitter.com/3wzkjPFvtE. We are ready, Berlant said during the Padilla event last week. Temmermand offered this drought advice to those living in hillside fire zones. But most emergency planners feel strongly that you should do all you can to make your property more defensible, even with the unknown. The CalFire model uses zones around a house: an ember-resistant zone extending five feet from the structure, called Zone 0; a wider inner zone extending 30 feet out, Zone 1; and an outer zone, extending from 30 feet to 100 feet, Zone 2. During a Red Flag Warning, keep your phone on and with you at all times, avoid any activities that could cause a spark, and be prepared to rapidly evacuate if necessary. Californias wildfire season typically occurs between spring and late fall due to the warmer temperatures and drier conditions of summer. And, on top of that, climate change is definitely here. Evac is a program for first responders and emergency planners and billed as an evacuation management tool. In 2021, the park district received a California Coastal Conservancy Wildfire Resilience grant for removal of Eucalyptus groves near the Tilden Nature Area, and at the far north end of Wildcat Canyon. If you havent yet heard of the wildfire plan, thats because work just kicked off in May. Zones almost always stay constant unless there is a significant change such as new development buildings or roadways. When different maps are used for evacuation planning, information can be confusing and disparate. All Berkeley residents, indeed, all Alameda County residents, will live in a zone identified by a number. How do distant fires cause pollution in the Bay Area? Property owners can face fines and a misdemeanor conviction if they fail to comply after repeated notifications. To help visualize defensible space, imagine embers carried through the air by the heat of fire and winds. endstream endobj 5 0 obj<> endobj 7 0 obj<>>> endobj 8 0 obj<> endobj 9 0 obj<> endobj 10 0 obj<>stream As a rule, landscape with drought-tolerant, fire-resistant plants. As of now in the East Bay, most home hardening is optional, not required. If your insurance company didnt give you a 75-day notice before cancellation, or if you dont understand why you were dropped, contact the California Department of Insurance at 800-927-HELP. Update your inventory of belongings and valuables, taking photos and videos inside your home. What if Im unhoused or know people who are in my area? He also said that internet providers, cellphone providers, and electrical companies including PG&E, are learning from past disasters such as the North Bay fires and building backup power sources into their systems such as battery-operated generators or solar generators. To access these features, please read and accept the disclaimer on the Search page. Another new program that began in Berkeley this year is called Firewise USA: Neighbors work together to increase ignition resistance and reduce wildfire risk in their area. Freelancer Catherine "Kate" Rauch has been contributing to Berkeleyside for several years. Federal Emergency Management Administration (app, text): FEMA sends real-time extreme weather alerts from the National Weather Service via app or text message. Be ready for fire weatherand evacuation with these tools and information. (Emergency alerts such as evacuation orders and Extreme Fire Weather warnings are sent out by all means available text, phone, email, social media, push alert. You can read a version of the guide tailored for Oakland residents on The Oaklandside. Credit: Zonehaven Update, June 15, 8:30 a.m. Call BFD at 510-981-5589 or email fire@cityofberkeley.info. Making sure your address sign is visible from the street day and night, in a contrasting color to your home. 0000672504 00000 n Living With Fire It is not an effective way to prevent ignition. Residents of affected zones are alerted using a variety of means, including the county alert system (AC Alert), Nixle local alerts, social media such as Twitter and Facebook, and old-fashioned door-to-door warnings. Read more about Zonehaven in past Berkeleyside coverage. To access: Sign up for warnings on the AC Alert website or by downloading the Everbridge app. The Berkeley Fire Department recommends that residents make plans to leave the hills during periods of Extreme Fire Weather. Extreme Fire Weather is far more rare than Red Flag Warnings. In 2020, Berkeley had 25 days of Red Flag Warnings and only 2 days of Extreme Fire Weather. EBRPD closes many parks on Red Flag days. Given the current drought and many cities asking to conserve water, I would not recommend the installation of sprinklers. Download our step-by-step guideto creating your household fire weather plan. What constitutes dangerous activity during fire season and how should I report it? The WEA system is a partnership of FEMA and the Federal Communications Commission. Download the Everbridge app to get push notifications for all AC Alert messages, including Red Flag Warnings. This years extreme drought, likely worsened by climate change, is a major contributing factor to heightened fire danger. He spent seven of those years at Station 7 in the Berkeley Hills. The Red Cross also has an emergency shelter map which is populated in real-time in disasters. How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke? Web1 2 2 3 Fire Zone BMC_1928_050 1 2 3. To access: Download the FEMA app. Streets, Sidewalks, Sewers, and Utilities, Ashby and North Berkeley BART Station Planning, Oct. 3 meeting: new plaza, street design at Ashby BART station to better serve community, Provide comments on the draft plan to create more housing in Berkeley, Learn about two affordable housing buildings opening in Berkeley. I rent. Berkeleyside had conversations with Charlie Crocker, the founder and CEO of Zonehaven, and Assistant Berkeley Fire Chief Keith May, who oversees fire department special operations. It helps us build and maintain our evacuation plans., A. Much is in the works. Do defensible space regulations apply to my property? Donate to Berkeleysideand support independent local journalism. Q. What constitutes dangerous activity during fire season and how should I report it? Am I legally required to evacuate? For details: The Diablo Firesafe Council, a nonprofit serving Alameda and Contra Costa counties, offers matching grants of up to $5,000 for vegetation clearance in residential areas of the East Bay hills and in high-risk fire zones. There are currently 130 sworn fire suppression personnel. Even if you mow, weed and trim bushes on your own, most people need to hire out for heavy work, such as removing or trimming trees. 0 For more information visit: BerkeleyMunicipalCodeSection17. These zones are Ive had COVID-19. Zonehaven (online map): This year, Alameda County launched a new software system called Zonehaven to guide evacuations. Some also regularly hose down their wood decks and fences. Use these sources for the most up-to-date information from officials: Bookmark community.zonehaven.comon your computer and phone. Some laws have been adopted, including: Learn more about the new state laws in updates from Nolo Press and the Public Policy Institute of California. During a fire, emergency responders will use this portal to post real-time, zone-specific evacuation warnings and orders. Accessing much of this money is highly competitive among California communities facing wildland fire risks. May, Crocker and other Zonehaven fans like to compare the tool to the old days of first responders huddled over maps laid out on truck hoods in the middle of a disaster. Fire resistant landscaping is strongly encouraged. How should I prepare to evacuate my pets? Who will be there to help during and after a wildfire? However, the California Fire Marshall sets codes for home hardening materials and practices. 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