Publications
Wildfire Protection Plans:
Comprehensive summary of stakeholders, assets, risks, and mitigation for each county. Prepared and published by the Diablo Fire Safe Council and their partners.
Alameda County Wildfire Protection Plan
Contra Costa County Wildfire Protection Plan
Berkeley CWPP Interactive Base Map
Moraga–Orinda Wildfire Action Plan
El Cerrito - Kensington Wildfire Action Plan
Homeowner Guides:
You can take steps today to dramatically reduce your risk by making your property “fire safe.” These guides will help you make your home and landscape more fire-resitant and resilient when wildfires occur.
CAL FIRE Low-Cost Retrofit List
Homeowner’s Guide to Protective Landscaping — Brushland
Homeowner’s Guide to Protective Landscaping — Grassland
US Forest Service Guide to Home Hardening
USDA Wildfire Risk to Communities
University of California Cooperative Extension Guide
The Right Tree for the Right Place: This reference sheet from PGE will help you plant and maintain the best trees for both beauty and safety.
Trees + Powerlines = Disaster: Understand how to prevent electrical hazards and what your utility company is responsible for as well.
This excerpt from the Vegetation Almanac for the East Bay Hills has detailed information on many plants and grasses, and may help you manage your property more effectively.
When You See a Red Flag: Red flags displayed at many fire stations and other public locations when fire risk is high. This is a quick reference sheet will tell you what to do. A double sided tri-fold flyer is also available — perfect for public distribution.
Color Me Safe: Kids can help too! This handy guide will help kids identify and weed out fire fuel plants alongside family and friends.
Professional Guides:
CAL FIRE Wildland Urban Interface Products Handbook
Best Management Practices Guidebook for Hazardous Fuel Treatments in Contra Costa County
Fire Protection: Primer for Political Decision Makers
Proceedings of the California 2001 Wildfire Conference: Presentations of research, recommendations, and lessons learned 10 years after the 1991 East Bay Hills Fire.
Please also see our extensive list of recommended and not recommended plants, with detailed sources for further investigation.
Bay Area Wildland Urban Interface Review of Risks Plans and Strategies Study - 2018
