Prepare your household for fire weather and learn six critical steps for disaster readiness. Register for classes held on February 27, March 1, 12, 22, April 26, May 8.
Join fellow Berkeleyans for in-person and virtual hour-long classes to help your household prepare for fire weather and other disasters.
We’re offering two classes, each offered on multiple dates:
- Create a plan to guide your household’s decisions when fire risk is high.
- Learn six critical steps to do in a disaster and what supplies to gather to be ready for emergencies.
Preparing for disasters will increase your confidence and ability to protect your household while building connections with your neighbors and local emergency services.
Created by the Berkeley Fire Department’s Office of Emergency Services, this series of classes is offered starting February 27 and will conclude on May 8.
Use the hyperlinked event pages below to register for these fire weather and disaster preparedness classes.
Create your household fire weather plan with City guidance
Wildfires are now more frequent, destructive, and fast-moving than ever. A Household Fire Weather Plan will help you make important decisions before fire weather starts, including:
- Deciding to leave your home
- Choosing where you will go
- Planning multiple evacuation routes
- Identifying who you can ask for help
- Learning what items to pack in your go-bag
This interactive class lets you share experiences with fellow community members, helps you answer key preparedness questions, and guides you in creating a plan to keep your family safe during fire season.
Join us in person or virtually for Fire Weather Plan classes:,
- Virtual meeting on Zoom
Thursday, February 27, 2025, 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
Register - North Branch Library
Saturday, March 1, 2025, 11:00 am–12:00 pm
1170 The Alameda
Berkeley, CA 94707
Register - Claremont Branch Library
Saturday, March 22, 2025, 3:00 pm–4:00 pm
2940 Benvenue Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705
Register
Learn six critical steps to disaster preparedness
The City's Office of Emergency Services created six key steps you can easily apply to disaster planning at low cost with little time commitment. These steps will help you prepare for emergencies by making a plan and gathering supplies to help you stay safe and recover after disasters.
Join us in person or virtually for six critical steps to disaster preparedness classes:
- Virtual meeting on Zoom
Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
Register - Tarea Hall Pitman South Branch Library
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
1901 Russell St
Berkeley, CA 94703
Register - West Branch Library
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
1125 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
Register
To request disability-related accommodations to participate in these classes, please contact the ADA Program Coordinator at (510) 981-6418 (V) or (510) 891-6347 (TDD) at least 72 hours before the meeting.
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Taking disaster preparedness classes helps you take control before emergencies happen. Through these courses, you’ll connect with staff from the Berkeley Fire Department as well as neighbors—all while gaining valuable skills to keep you, your household, and your community ready.
Register for either or both of these fire weather and disaster preparedness classes.
Links
- Household Fire Weather Planning Tool
- Household Fire Weather Planning Classes:
- Six Critical Steps to Disaster Preparedness Classes:
- Sign up for Berkeley Ready newsletter
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