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As Cal students move in, plan ahead, help keep streets clean

Get ready for returning students. Expect traffic and limited parking in the Southside area. Arrange for extra trash pickups or other services to avoid fines. 

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Give input to increase bicyclist safety

Join an Aug. 19 virtual workshop to learn more and give input. Send email comments by Sep. 26.

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As part of your back-to-school checklist, vaccinate

Berkeley Public Health recommends families catch up on immunizations as the new school year begins.

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Sort right, reuse more to help Berkeley cut landfill waste

Compost food waste. Recycle clean items. Buy what’s reusable and try to reduce buying what’s designed to be disposed.

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City siren will signal an emergency, need to seek information

When you hear the outdoor warning system, check the City's online emergency map and AC Alert for more information.

Berkeley Emergency Map

Use City’s emergency map for critical info, trusted updates

Use Berkeley’s Emergency Map online or via an app to view instant updates on evacuation and other protective actions.

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Local Health Officers Urge Bay Area Families to Prioritize Immunizations in Back-to-School Preparations

Use the return to school as a reminder to catch up on recommended vaccines for children and for everyone in your household. 

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Sign up for AC Alert for official emergency information

County emergency messaging platform is used by Berkeley to send text messages, emails and calls. Quickly getting authoritative information is the first step in an emergency.