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."
Wildfire
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."
July Fourth in Berkeley: Skip fireworks; hillside roads closed
Starting Friday at 5 a.m., Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Panoramic Way and Prospect Street will close to non-residents for 24 hours.
Final Berkeley vote on strict new wildfire plan expected tonight
Update: Berkeley officials unanimously approved EMBER shortly after 11 p.m. following hours of public comment on both sides.
Berkeley postpones EMBER vote, announces workshops
District 6 Councilman Brent Blackaby shared the following announcement Thursday. It has been reprinted with permission.
Berkeley approves strict wildfire plan for most vulnerable areas
The new standards are among the strictest in the state, based on a preliminary review by The Scanner.
Berkeley may ban plants close to buildings in top wildfire zones
UPDATE: Council approved the item unanimously at its special meeting Tuesday. Stay tuned for ongoing updates.