Keep your property in compliance year round

Protect your investment, protect our neighborhood

We share an important year-round role in preventing fires in Hillcrest Estates.  Drought conditions now have us in fire season year-round. Here are the top priorities to review:

• Are your tree limbs clear within 10 feet of your roof?
• Are your rain gutters clear of dead leaves and debris?
• Do you have vines climbing that could act as a fire ladder?
• Is stored firewood at least 20 feet from structures?
• Is your house number visible from the street and at least 4" tall?

 

Easy tips, info and resources

Wildfire Prevention Vegetation Management Inspections begin mid-May. 

Download Oakland Fire Department's Inspection Notice for more tips and requirements

Oakland Firesafe Council / Community-based organization dedicated to mobilizing the people of Oakland and Alameda County to reduce the risks of wildfire danger to people and property

Oakland Community Preparedness & Response Program / How to prepare yourself, your family and your community for a disaste

GENOAK 2-way radio / Important communication tool for emergencies

AC Alert / Sign up for real-time alerts from Alameda County

Zonehaven / Learn your zone! Need to know for evacuations

PG&E / Current updates for gas and electric, power outages, and more

IBHS video / Video demonstrating how embers catch homes on fire 

United Policyholders / National insurance policy provider for high risk wildfire areas

CERT training / Be a community leader in times of distress with emergency preparedness training

City of Oakland's Vegetation Management / Free chipping of small tree limbs & brush. 510-238-7388 

Presentation and Notes / Neighborhood Fire Safety Meeting in September 2021

 

Get involved

The Oakland Wildfire Prevention Assessment District (WPAD) Advisory Committee meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 7-9pm at Trudeau Training Center located at 11500 Skyline Blvd.