PG&E helicopter slated to continue work in East Bay Hills this week
That helicopter over the weekend? It was scanning for trees that could fall on power lines. Expect more aerial activity this week.
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East Bay fire agencies call for public self-defense: ‘It’s not if a fire occurs, but when’
After the most destructive year for wildfires in California history, local agencies urged residents to take simple preventative measures.
Would Berkeley residents pay to create fire escape routes from the hills?
The City Council has allocated $200,000 to move toward the expensive task of undergrounding power lines — which experts say can prevent fires and help with evacuation.
Berkeley air quality moves to ‘very unhealthy,’ AQI of 246
The air quality in Berkeley worsened throughout the day on Thursday.
Unhealthy air quality caused by Camp Fire persists in Berkeley
Bay Area air quality likely to remain poor for days.
Electricity shutoffs during high-fire threats worry some East Bay residents
Many fires are caused by downed power lines, but while some say a new PG&E shutoff policy makes sense, others believe cutting power during an emergency puts people at greater risk.
Ash from Yolo County fire dusts East Bay, prompting officials to warn of health risks
Ash from a wildfire is creating hazy skies and a dusting of ash on cars, decks, and yards. Air quality officials advise that people stay indoors and shut their windows.
Urban wildfires are the new normal and everyone should be prepared, Berkeley filmmaker says
While many Berkeley residents are aware of the danger of earthquakes, few consider that they are at risk for a megafire, which could spread from the hills to the flats in minutes.
Opinion: Reducing fuel loads is the cheapest, quickest and best defense against Berkeley’s next firestorm
Undergrounding utilities in Berkeley would provide some safety benefits and aesthetic upgrades. But it’s the equivalent of doing a kitchen remodel before replacing the leaky roof.
Berkeley Lab to hold mass evacuation drill Tuesday
The drill, which will start at 2:30 p.m., was prompted by recent wildfires, including in the North Bay, and may affect traffic locally.
Home Truths: 10 steps to take for your home in case of natural disasters
[Sponsored] We count on our homes to stay standing, but natural disasters happen. Here are the essential home insurance steps to take, both before and after a disaster.
Berkeley animal shelters take in pets from the North Bay
Several cats, two rabbits and one dog are up for adoption at the city shelter and Berkeley Humane.
