If this is an EMERGENCY, call 911 (on cell phones: 777-3211) Emergency Numbers should be called only for: crimes in progress, life-threatening emergencies, or immediate threats of violence. Gun Tip Line: (510) 535-GUNS or (510) 535-4867 (tips may be made anonymously) Homicide Tip Line: (510) 238-7950 (tips may be made anonymously) Open the Citizen Crime Report (“Police Report”). The online system allows you to report, […]
Fire Prevention Resources
Oakland Firesafe Council – a local 501(c) (3) nonprofit providing wildfire prevention tips and outreach to Oakland residents living in the wildland urban interface of the Oakland Hills. Specific information on landscaping in the fire zone, what do to on Red Flag Days and more. http://www.oaklandfiresafecouncil.org Diablo Firesafe Council – a regional 501(c) (3) nonprofit providing wildfire […]
Code Compliance: How to file a complaint
Blight, Dumping, Construction Site and Contractor Problems The City of Oakland’s ‘crime and grime’ efforts have put a priority on responding to complaints and tips about illegal dumping, blight, abandoned construction sites or contractors operating unsafely or illegally. Here is the number to call: For construction site blight (trash or debris at a private property […]
“Can’t Stop the Fire”
A presentation and Study by UC Berkeley Students under the Blum Center for Developing Economies at UC Berkeley was made- an excellent job they did! (The Blum Center addresses local economic and social inequities in UC Berkeley’s own backyard -which includes Oakland). As part of the student’s presentation on solutions these students the following presentations […]
Defensible Space for Homeowners
Important Information
Summary of Public Safety Meeting on May 23, 2019
Agenda and Presenters: Area crime reports – Oakland Police Department Andriy Volynets Mandatory Fire Inspections – Oakland Fire Department Meet Orlando Arriola, Oakland’s New Fire Marshall Vegetation management – Oakland VM Unit Supervisor Vince Crudele
City of Oakland Public Works Committee Meeting April 23
Paving Plan for Oakland Item # 7 on Publc Works Agenda Subject: 3Y Paving Plan From: Transportation Department Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation; 1) A Resolution Establishing A Three Year Prioritization Plan For The City Of Oakland’s Complete Streets Paving Program (2019-2021); And FOLLOW LINK BELOW FOR INFORMATION https://oakland.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3918652&GUID=B4EE83A0-2417-4AAB-8DD8-42AF195DEAA8&Options=&Search=
City of Oakland Public Works Committee Meeting February 28, 2019
7 p.m. Montclair Presbyterian Church, 5701 Thornhill Drive, Oakland Quarterly Crime Report – the OPD will discuss the current quarter crime statistics. Mental Health on the Streets: OPD Officer James Garcia will speak about the OPD’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), what they do and why. Fire Insurance challenges: United Policyholders Sandy Watts will speak about fire insurance issues and […]
PG&E Community Wildfire Safety Program
Extreme weather events driven by climate change are causing unprecedented and unanticipated wildfires. Our Community Wildfire Safety Program will help reduce wildfire threats and strengthen our communities for the future. PG&E’s San Ramon Regional Workshop on September 13, 2018 covered many topics. PG&E Community Wildfire Safety Program-San Ramon Workshop
Report from the August 26, 2017 Public Safety Meeting
The City of Oakland’s new director of transportation, Ryan Russo (238-2967 rrusso@oaklandnet.com) spoke. The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans to build a staff of 360. Most staff are being transferred to the DOT from Public Works and other units in the city. The DOT is responsible for lights, signs, crosswalks, curbs, sidewalks, parking meters and the […]