While droughts, wildfires, and other unpredictable events are a part of our state’s landscape, Berkeley’s water system continues to provide reliable service. The City owns and operates stormwater systems that collect rainwater and send it to the Bay through several outflows.  

The Berkeley Fire Department’s Chief David Sprague wants to remind Berkeleyans that, like our neighbors in Los Angeles, a devastating fire or wildfire could strike our city at any time.

Distribution starting as early as December 2024

The California Fire Safe Council has awarded Alameda County a grant to establish a County Coordinator position focused on enhancing wildfire resiliency and emergency preparedness across the County.

A historic panoramic photo of the 1923 Berkeley Fire by Gabriel Moulin is now on display at City Hall.

The Eucalyptus Understory Cleanup Program offers Berkeley residents a free one-time cleanup of eucalyptus trees' underlying layer of vegetation (or understory) on their private property.

The City of Berkeley is one of 11 cities in California that the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection has designated as a Fire Risk Reduction Community, meeting all criteria and best practices
for local fire planning.

Vice Mayor Wengraf organized a series of wildfire safety webinars aimed at educating and assisting the community in response to the increasing concerns about wildfire risks and insurance issues.