Red Flag Warning For The Berkeley Hills: 11Pm May 7- 6Am May 10

Berkeley CA

08 May, 2021

4:29 AM

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Press release from the City of Berkeley: May 07, 2021 Press Contact: Keith May, (510) 981-5508 RED FLAG WARNING FOR THE BERKELEY HILLS: 11PM MAY 7- 6AM MAY 10 Review evacuation routes, park off-street, and sign up for emergency alerts Berkeley, California (Friday, May 07, 2021) - Hills residents should prepare for high fire danger starting at 11pm on Friday, May 7 by signing up for alerts, reviewing evacuation routes, packing or refreshing "go bags," and parking off street when possible. This National Weather Service "Red Flag" warning, which is scheduled to end at 6am Monday, May 10, means that people should use extreme caution when operating BBQs, power equipment, or other heat sources such as idling cars. Fires that start during Red Flag Warnings can spread rapidly due to high winds and dry vegetation. Remember that fireworks are always completely forbidden in Berkeley and surrounding areas. Take these steps to prepare: Sign up for AC Alert and leave your phone turned on. Make sure everyone in your home is registered for AC Alert, the City's emergency notification service. Keep your phone on in case a fire starts while you are sleeping.Review your household's evacuation routes. Make sure to plan at least two routes away from your neighborhood. During an evacuation you may not be able to drive, so include walking routes in your plans. See cityofberkeley.info/wildfire for evacuation information and download our printable evacuation checklist.Pack or refresh your go-bag. Everyone in your household should have a go bag with the things you would need to safely evacuate. In the era of COVID-19, this includes face coverings and hand sanitizer. If you have a go bag already, check it and replace any expired items, like food or batteries.Park off-street. Back your car into your driveway or garage, leaving streets clear for emergency vehicles. Take these steps to prepare and keep your household safe during this Red Flag Warning. Links Wildfire evacuation webpage Evacuation checklist: PDF | MS Word (large print and screen reader accessible) Prepare your family (CalFire): Resources targeted to specific needs for seniors, people with disabilities, and families with young children Información y recursos en Español (CalFire) Keep up with City of Berkeley news via our News page, email or Follow @CityofBerkeley . This press release was produced by the City of Berkeley. The views expressed here are the author's own.