City offices and facilities are closed Friday, July 3 for Independence Day Observed.
Find resources to prepare your household and community for emergencies and disasters.
Taking a few hours now to prepare for disasters can protect yourself and your loved ones in an emergency. Make plans with your household, family, friends, and neighbors. Strong social connections are the foundation of disaster preparedness.
Register or apply for a free block party permit to close a street by July 20. National Night Out is Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Help reduce your neighborhood’s wildfire risk and build a safer Berkeley through community efforts that could lower your home insurance rates.
Register your gathering by July 20th and plan it any time between 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm on Tuesday, August 4.
Prepare for high fire danger; sign up for alerts, review City’s emergency map, make evacuation plan, pack "go bags," and park off street when possible.
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| Name | Adopted | Summary |
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| Community Wildfire Protection Plan | The Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) is a roadmap for how the City of Berkeley and community members can best manage wildfire risks. |
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| 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. |
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| Berkeley Resilience Strategy | The Berkeley Resilience Strategy is a plan to advance preparedness and equity in Berkeley, a community known for inclusiveness and innovation. |
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| 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. |
