The North Hills Community Association focuses on public safety including emergency preparedness and fire safety.
Public Safety Resources
Latest Crime and Safety Alerts
- Nixle: http://local.nixle.com/city/ca/oakland/
- Crime mapping: http://www.crimemapping.com/
Defensible Space for Homeowners
Practical ways to protect your home from wildfire.
Diablo Fire Safe
DFSCMiller@sonic.net
Earthquake Country Alliance (ECA)
Address your home's vulnerabilities to better withstand wildfire.
How to Stay Safe from Identity Theft
Oakland Firesafe Council (OFSC)
PEP (Personal Emergency Preparedness) workshop
Public Safety News & Notes
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 […]