wildfires LA fires underscore how much California has to lose if Trump withholds disaster aid By Ryan Sabalow and Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | January 9, 2025 The federal government typically covers 75% of rebuilding costs after a major disaster.
wildfires California infernos in January? Here’s why wildfire season keeps getting longer and more devastating By Julie Cart | CalMatters | January 8, 2025 Whatever NIMBYism that gave comfort to some Californians — never having a fire in their community before — no longer applies to most areas.
California Too wet and too dry: The crazy north-south gap in California’s rain By Alastair Bland | CalMatters | January 8, 2025 This season’s huge — possibly unprecedented — disparity works in favor of the state’s water supplies.
City Family safe after house fire Sunday morning By City of Piedmont | November 15, 2024 The cause of the fire was determined to be an accident related to a space heater.
City Sign up to stay informed about the city’s plan to reduce potential damage from natural disasters By City of Piedmont | November 8, 2024 Share your thoughts on how to help the city prep for earthquakes, wildfires, and severe weather at two upcoming meetings.
City Survey: Piedmont Fire Department wants to know how you responded to recent Red Flag Warnings By City of Piedmont | November 8, 2024 Is anyone paying attention to the warnings?
City Piedmont Fire Department issues Red Flag warning for city By Piedmont Fire Department | November 5, 2024 Prompted by strong offshore winds and dry conditions, this is PFD's first such warning since 2021.
polling places PG&E says power shutoffs amid dangerous wind forecast will not interfere with polling By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | November 5, 2024 A Red Flag Warning was issued by the National Weather Service from 11 a.m. Tuesday through 7 a.m. Thursday.
alert PG&E says people in a dozen counties, including Alameda, could have power shutoffs on Election Day By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | November 4, 2024 PG&E implements what the utility calls Public Safety Power Shutoffs to avoid the sparking of destructive wildfires.
public safety Prescribed burns in North Bay planned this week; trail closures, smoke warnings expected By Jerome Sagcal | Bay City News | October 22, 2024 If you see or smell smoke near the area of the burn operations, officials advise there is no need to call 911.