Safety & Health

Prepare for disasters, report a crime, or access homeless services.

Use these services to keep yourself and others safe and healthy. Prepare yourself and your community for wildfires, earthquakes, and other disasters. Report a crime or submit a complaint or commendation for a police officer. Access mental health and homeless services.

Disaster Preparedness

Prepare your household and community for emergencies

Police

Report a crime, access police records, sign up for police alerts, and more

Homeless Services

Access homeless services, find showers, meals, and lockers

Latest News

Safely celebrate July 4th – Avoid fireworks and certain hillside roads 

Fireworks are illegal citywide and increase the risk of fires, wildfires. Grizzly Peak Blvd., Panoramic Way, and Prospect St. will close to non-residents. 

Team up with your neighbors and City to reduce wildfire risk

Help reduce your neighborhood’s wildfire risk and build a safer Berkeley through community efforts that could lower your home insurance rates.

National Night Out is on August 4th

Fire weather expected June 10 through June 11, 2026

Red Flag Warning, higher fire risk in hills, June 10 – 11

Prepare for high fire danger; sign up for alerts, review City’s emergency map, make evacuation plan, pack "go bags," and park off street when possible.

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Boards & Commissions

Wildland Urban Interface Vegetation Code Workgroup Policy Committee: Public Safety Disaster and Fire Safety Commission

Related legislative bodies

Adopted Plans

Name	Adopted	Summary
Community Wildfire Protection Plan	05/16/2023	The Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) is a roadmap for how the City of Berkeley and community members can best manage wildfire risks.