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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
14 hours ago
East Bay (California)

As a scientist, I see why the trees near my Berkeley Hills home had to go for wildfire safety. And yet I grieve.

Embers from wildfires can ignite structures, making defensible space crucial for home survival.
fromThe Mercury News
7 months ago
California

How to defend a home from wildfire: UC Berkeley researchers' lessons from infernos

Community-wide home hardening and clearing flammable materials, especially in dense neighborhoods, are necessary to reduce wildfire damage; individual efforts alone are insufficient.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Opinion: Planning ahead for a safe and resilient year

January is a natural time to pause, reflect and plan ahead. As a community, it's also when the city begins its annual budget cycle, an important process that helps guide how we invest in Saratoga's services, infrastructure and long-term priorities, including public safety and emergency preparedness. As we look ahead and set priorities for the year, it's also a reminder that planning isn't limited to finances alone; it extends to how we prepare for the seasonal changes that shape daily life in Saratoga.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago

Wildfire prevention festival gives North Bay homeowners tools to stay safe during fire season

Residents learned fire-safe landscaping and defensible space practices to reduce wildfire risk, removing flammable plants like juniper and bamboo and using fire-safe mulch.
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