Fire under control as of 2 p.m. No evacuations were ordered. One structure in Oakland was threatened. Sign up for emergency alerts at bit.ly/acalert-signup. See real-time protective action for neighbo...

Sign up for emergency alerts at bit.ly/acalert-signup. See real-time protective action for neighborhoods on our emergency map: protect.genasys.com. Fire crews from Oakland, Berkeley, East Bay Regional...

Stay safe in an emergency with Genasys Protect. Get real-time evacuation zones, hazard alerts, and safety information straight from your local officials.

Stay safe in an emergency with Genasys Protect. Get real-time evacuation zones, hazard alerts, and safety information straight from your local officials.

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Berkeley uses the County alerting system to send texts, emails, and calls. Getting trusted, timely information is your first step in an emergency. Sign up for — or update your existing account – on Berkeley’s emergency alerting system to quickly know what protective actions you, your family, or your co-workers should take during emergencies.When you sign up for AC Alert, include all your phone numbers, email addresses, and locations of interest to get critical emergency information wherever you are.Make sure each member of your household signs up for their own account so each person can receive alerts.

Berkeley uses the County alerting system to send texts, emails, and calls. Getting trusted, timely information is your first step in an emergency. Sign up for — or update your existing account – on Berkeley’s emergency alerting system to quickly know what protective actions you, your family, or your co-workers should take during emergencies.When you sign up for AC Alert, include all your phone numbers, email addresses, and locations of interest to get critical emergency information wherever you are.Make sure each member of your household signs up for their own account so each person can receive alerts.

Be prepared to stay or leave in an emergency with an easily assembled disaster supply kit. Build your own household disaster kit by gathering emergency supplies. A good rule of thumb is to have supplies for about 3 days, or 72 hours. You’ll be surprised at how much you already have.In a disaster situation, you should be ready to stay or go.StayHere’s what you will need when you have to stay in place.EssentialsWaterEveryone enjoys a tall drink of water. Stay hydrated by storing one gallon per person, per day.

When you hear the outdoor warning system, check the City's online emergency map and AC Alert for more information. If you hear the City of Berkeley’s outdoor warning system—a wailing siren tone followed by a voice message—check the City’s emergency map and alerting systems to find out if you need to evacuate or shelter in place.Once you hear the siren and voice message, take emergency protective action, which would be detailed in our text, email, and online emergency notifications.