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Disaster Preparedness

Find resources to prepare your household and community for emergencies and disasters.

Be connected. Be prepared. Be Berkeley.

Learn how to protect yourself from Berkeley’s biggest hazards–earthquake, fire, winter storms, and poor air quality. Sign up for our classes on disaster readiness and emergency response. Subscribe to get emergency alerts on your phone and email, and learn where to get information and instructions in a disaster. Download Berkeley Ready brochures to make a disaster plan and supply kit on your own. Discover how connecting with your neighbors can earn you emergency supply cache.

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CERT

Register for Community Emergency Response Training classes.

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Emergency Notifications

Find various ways to be alerted to emergencies and disasters.
Disaster supply kit
Creating a Disaster Plan

Learn how to stay calm during disaster events by helping to prepare your family and community for them.

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With heavy rains predicted stay alert and report problems

Prepare your household and clean on and around your property as needed. Call 911 for downed power lines. Call 311 to report clogged drains or fallen trees.

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Give feedback on draft plan to reduce wildfire risks

By March 15, 2023, complete a survey to help guide how to better prepare for the threat posed by wildfires, especially in the hills.  

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Federal grants, loans available to those affected by January storms

Homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofits can apply by March 16 for up to $37,900 in grants to cover property damage and a similar amount for other needs not covered by insurance. Small Business Administration loans can also help cover costs.

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As rains and winds continue, stay alert and safe while still reporting problems

Prepare your household and clean on and around your property as needed. Call 911 for downed power lines. Call 311 to report clogged drains or fallen trees.

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Boards & Commissions

Policy Committee: Public Safety Disaster and Fire Safety Commission

Related legislative bodies

Adopted Plans

Name Adopted Summary
Emergency Operations Plan

The Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) establishes the foundation for Berkeley’s response to and short-term recovery from emergencies, disasters, incidents, and events.
Berkeley Resilience Strategy

The Berkeley Resilience Strategy is a plan to advance preparedness and equity in Berkeley, a community known for inclusiveness and innovation. 
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP)

We want Berkeley to be ready for natural disasters. The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) has information about the disasters we may experience, what we’re doing to prevent their impacts, and how you might help.