Community Safety
ReadyAlbany.org
Be Ready to Evacuate On June 26th, 2022, Albany experienced two fires in the Albany Hill area. These fires were quickly contained by the Albany Fire Department and its neighboring agencies, Berkeley, Richmond, El Cerrito, and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. The Albany Police Department handled the evacuation of residents and road closures within the impacted areas of the City. The City of Albany would like to recognize the quick, coordinated response from these emergency responders. We would also like to acknowledge our residents, particularly those in the Albany Hill area that had to evacuate during the fires. This type of situation can be incredibly stressful, and we appreciate your preparedness and partnership. Disasters like this happen, and Albany is working to be prepared. Albany residents should always be ready to evacuate rapidly if needed. This can be done by packing a go-bag filled with essentials, practicing evacuating with your household, and staying alert during fire weather. Always keep your phone on and with you during a Red Flag Warning. Put go-bags by the door and back into your driveway so it will be easier to get out quickly. What is a “go bag” anyway? Go Bags are a collection of essential items that you can take on-the-go if you need to leave in a hurry. These bags have less supplies than disaster supply kits, which stay at home, so you can store items that would be too heavy to take with you. Visit www.albanyca.org/disasterprep, for information that will help you better prepare for an emergency.
Learn how to prepare for disasters and stay connected with the City in the event of emergencies by visiting ReadyAlbany.org.
AC ALERT is the mass notification system for Alameda County. Those that sign up will receive the latest updates on evacuation orders and warnings in Albany. AC Alert can provide notifications over phone, text message, and email. Sign up at acalert.org or download the Everbridge app to get push notifications for all AC Alert messages, including Red Flag Warnings. Need help subscribing? Visit www.readyalbany.org/acalertsignup-help for a step-by-step guide to sign up for Albany AC Alert.
Zonehaven
Albany CERT The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. To find out about trainings offered by Albany CERT Inc this Fall, visit www.albanycert.org. Albany CERT Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and an all-volunteer organization consisting of CERT trained people dedicated to the safety of Albany residents in a disaster, expanding CERT Training and supporting Albany’s disaster readiness.
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City of Albany
In the event of an emergency, evacuation warnings or evacuation orders may be issued for impacted areas. The City is a member of Zonehaven, which provides information that can be targeted to specific areas. These notices are issued for a “zone” with an evacuation status. Zonehaven provides evacuation resources and information to help residents stay informed, prepared, and safe. Bookmark community.zonehaven.com on your computer, phone, and tablet so you can quickly access it in the event of an emergency where evacuations are required. RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES 1(510)524-9283
