Take emergency preparedness classes with fellow Berkeleyans to learn practical skills you can use during and after disasters. These classes include skills such as:
- Organizing neighbors into teams to respond to emergencies
- Extinguishing fires
- Finding and rescuing victims using basic tools
- Setting up a medical triage area and performing basic first aid…
Join us at a virtual public workshop on May 1 to learn about and share your thoughts on how the City can add housing while also encouraging merchant activities that support residents along three corridors: North Shattuck, College Avenue, and Solano Avenue.Those who live or work in these general areas can discuss their experiences and concerns to help inform City staff on approaches to achieve the…
Berkeley businesses and residents can help create a more sustainable community by becoming a green business or supporting a certified business.Certification is available to businesses across many sectors, from salons and restaurants to architecture firms and bike shops.Through the Green Business Program, businesses get practical tips to reduce energy and water use, switch to less-toxic products,…
Berkeley families, especially those who are expecting or have children under 5, are invited to attend our free picnic. Get free tools and personal consultation to help you with chest- or breastfeeding. Open to all families, this picnic will provide free food, connection to health resources, and community bonding.Meet staff from our Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. WIC supports low…
A new study of evacuation patterns emphasizes the need for Berkeleyans to leave the Berkeley Hills early during extremely high wind, low-humidity conditions, and to make plans now to quickly evacuate once notified of tsunamis or other emergencies.Speed your evacuation time by signing up for City alerting systems and making household plans now that include helping neighbors get on the roadway…
Bay Area health officials, including the City of Berkeley’s, urge those who didn’t have measles as children and are also unsure of their vaccination status to get the vaccine.After exposure or travel, everyone should be aware of the highly contagious virus’ symptoms, which include fever, cough, runny nose, and conjunctivitis (pink eye), followed 2-4 days later by a rash. It can cause serious…
Berkeleyans can provide input on whether the City should adopt or expand state-defined “fire hazard severity zones” – areas where Berkeley property owners are already required to remove vegetation, mulch, fences, or other flammable materials next to their homes while also reducing vegetation within 100 feet.New home construction and remodels in these state-defined zones will continue to require “…
Berkeley residents with technical experience implementing or managing infrastructure projects can apply to serve on a committee to help oversee funding for city streets, sidewalks, pedestrian paths, and stormwater management.Applicants must have a background in one of the following:
- civil engineering
- transportation engineering
- infrastructure program management
- …
Drivers should park their vehicles at least 20 feet from the approaching side of an intersection to help fellow motorists see and yield to pedestrians at crosswalks. Doing so also lowers the risk of getting ticketed as part of a California law that went into effect this year. Parking in these areas is illegal statewide and can yield a $64 ticket in Berkeley, regardless of whether the curb is…
Berkeleyans can apply online for a monthly lottery to get $400 to $1,500 off the purchase of a new electric bicycle – with larger amounts helping lower income residents.The rebate will cover part of the cost of your new e-bike. Those selected will receive a personalized rebate code via email to buy an e-bike within 60 days from one of more than two dozen shops countywide – including five in…