Disaster preparedness

Berkeley aims to up wildfire prevention rules after LA fires

"I'm under no illusion that this process will be easy," said D6 Councilman Brent Blackaby. "We're asking a lot of the community."

Are Berkeley and the Bay Area ready for major wildfires?

A UC Berkeley-led team is using simulations to stress-test the region’s preparedness and building games to educate the public about wildfires.

BFD chief: 'We cannot fall into the trap of doing nothing'

Berkeley firefighters have joined more than 90 firefighters from Alameda County to assist with the firefight in Southern California.

Storm grounds barge named Seaport in Berkeley waters

"It looks pretty rusty," one reader said. "I’d love to know the story."

High winds topple redwood, 2 homes partly uninhabitable

More stormy weather is expected in Berkeley through the weekend, with wind and coastal flood advisories in effect.

Berkeley tsunami alert inspired critics as well as defenders

Many said Thursday's alert was appropriate while some said there was room to improve. Also: Resources and tips for evacuation during a disaster.

What you can do about storm drain problems in Berkeley

As winter storm season starts in Berkeley, here's how to report storm drainage problems and help tackle them yourself.