Below you will find local wildfire preparedness programs, grants and resources to help you make home / property improvements and reduce wildfire risk in your community. Scroll down to access grants and resources for Alameda County.
Refer back to the “Get Started” page for statewide California information on brush clearing and other requirements and risk reduction resources for improving your home’s chances of surviving a wildfire and increasing your and your community’s eligibility for insurance discounts and renewal rewards.
| Defensible Space Fuel Reduction Program | The Diablo Firesafe Council has a Defensible Space Fuel Reduction Project Cost share, up to $5,000. Click here to download the application.
Contact Joelle Fraser at joelle@diablofiresafe.org for more info. |
| Alameda Safety & Accessibility Modification Program | Contact the City of Alameda Fire Department for information on their home fire safety modifications, construction, follow up visits, & more. These services are paid for by the city for residents above age 62 or disabled persons who meet certain criteria.
Call (510) 337-2133 for more information. |
| ESS (Earthquake Soft Story) Retrofit Grant | The California Residential Mitigation Program offers an ESS retrofit grant for homeowners whose house was built prior to 2000, and has a one-story living space over the garage, also known as “soft story.” A grant of up to $13,000 is available through the ESS program. |
 Fire Safe Councils are community-led organizations that mobilize residents to protect their homes and communities from wildfire. |
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Oakland Fire Safe Council
Email:info@oaklandfiresafecouncil.org 6115 La Salle Avenue |
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Diablo Fire Safe Council
Phone: (510) 282-1265 P.O. Box 18616 |
Fire departments and government agencies in your area may be offering wildfire risk reduction programs and help.
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Alameda County Sheriff Office of Emergency Services
Phone: (925) 803-7800 4985 Broder Blvd |
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City of Berkeley Office of Emergency Services
Email: OES@cityofberkeley.info 2180 Milvia St |
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City of Oakland Emergency Management Team
Phone: (510) 238-6067 1605 Martin Luther King Junior Way |
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Dublin Office of Emergency Services
Phone: (925) 828-5362 7421 Amarillo Road |
| Hayward Office of Emergency Services
Phone: (510) 583-4948 777 B Street |
