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.
Fathers and father figures, especially those with children under 18, can join us for a free support group to practice parenting skills while connecting with others.Come to one or all of our five-session series on Saturdays from 10:30am – 12:30pm at the Berkeley Central Library. Bring your children and enjoy gift cards, lunch and refreshments, and other goodies.Fathers play a huge role in their…
Amidst growing concerns about mass deportations and threats to rescind long-standing federal policies, the Berkeley Police Department (BPD) would like to acknowledge our community’s concerns and reaffirm our commitment to providing public safety in alignment with Berkeley’s values and policies. For over 50 years, the City of Berkeley has remained a Sanctuary City, and the BPD is proud to be a…
Use a short online survey and come to a community meeting to share your input to help create a re-designed, larger, modern, and more inclusive playground alongside the Aquatic Park lagoon.The survey will present design concepts and gather your preferences on potential updates to the playground, known as Dreamland. You can weigh in on proposed equipment, picnic areas, fields, restrooms, parking…
Take a wildfire readiness survey to help shape City efforts to reduce wildfire risks, especially those vulnerabilities shared with urban areas like Los Angeles that have been devastated by recent infernos.The survey will ask questions about which wildfire measures you have taken to protect your home and surrounding property while also inquiring about which city programs you might have used to do…
Berkeley homeowners can qualify for up to $3,000 to make their foundations more resilient to earthquakes, and those who meet low-income requirements can get reimbursed for the full cost of a seismic upgrade.To qualify for a lottery to get these refunds, Berkeley homeowners should sign up for the statewide Earthquake Brace + Bolt rebate program by March 26 (the program was extended one month from…
Join us at a community workshop to share ideas on how the City of Berkeley can create development and preservation policies that better prepare for natural disasters, climate change, and reduced exposure to pollution.You will participate in an interactive mapping activity to detail your experiences, contribute ideas, and connect with staff and other community members working toward a safer, more…
Owners of single-family homes can legalize previously unpermitted accessory units and have them inspected for safety while avoiding penalty fees as part of an effort to improve the safety of existing housing.Common unpermitted units might…