Earthquake grant helps make older homes safer: Apply now
Apply by Oct. 1 to enter a lottery for an Earthquake Brace + Bolt home retrofit grant of up to $3,000 — or $10,000 for lower income households.
Disaster preparedness
Authoritative independent news coverage about disaster preparedness data in Berkeley, California
Yes, Berkeley did have a small earthquake Sunday morning
There have been just six other quakes in or near Berkeley since Jan. 1, 2023, according to USGS data.
Hayward earthquake of 1868: What lessons can we learn?
On Sept. 6, Berkeley historian Richard Schwartz will speak about the 1868 Hayward earthquake. The talk is now full but you can join the waitlist.
Berkeley Tsunami Advisory: What to know and what to do
Residents should stay away from the water and the coastline — but do not need to evacuate, Berkeley officials said.
Wildfire season: How UC Berkeley scholars are helping Bay Area communities prepare
UC Berkeley Professor Michael Gollner and his students are using advanced wildfire simulation tools to help neighborhoods understand local risks.
In Berkeley disasters, early evacuation is key: new study
"Early evacuation is the best course of action," said retired Councilwoman Susan Wengraf. "The longer you wait, the harder it's going to be."
Berkeley fire patrol volunteers will be on duty July Fourth
"Everything's so dry in and around Berkeley," the group's president said Thursday. "Fireworks just present ignition possibility everywhere."