Advisory
ADVISORY: Red flag warning issued for East Bay hills & valleys from 10 PM Weds. 10/21 thru 8AM Fri.10/23.
What to Do:
-No outdoor fires.
-Do not use equipment to mow or cut dry grass
-Be alert
-Pay attention to the weather especially if winds pick up. (https://www.weather.gov/bayarea)
-Sign up to receive alerts for life-threatening situations from the County (https://cwsalerts.com) and from the City via NIXLE (on your smartphone, text your zip code to "888-777" or visit Nixle.com)
Additional Important Tips:
1. Be ready to evacuate. Take only a single vehicle to help reduce traffic jams.
2. Make sure that you have at least 3/4 full tank of fuel.
3. Park your vehicle:
a. In a driveway facing the street, not in a garage. If you have a driveway gate, leave it open. OR
b. On the street in the direction of departure.
4. Keep vehicle keys in your pocket.
5. Keep plenty of drinking water in your vehicle.
6. Load time-sensitive medications into the vehicle. Unopened insulin can be stored at room temperature for up to 28 days.
7. Keep an emergency kit and first aid kit in your vehicle.
8. Pre-load your vehicle with Go-Bags, keepsake items and small toys for your children.
9. Plan to evacuate before a mandatory order is issued especially if you need more time.
10. Help and pick up neighbors who need assistance evacuating.
For more information on wildfire preparedness, visit: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/3627/Wildfire-Information
ADVISORY: Red flag warning issued for East Bay hills & valleys from 10 PM Weds. 10/21 thru 8AM Fri.10/23. 
Tues. Oct. 20 @ 2:53 PM, the National Weather Service reports:
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for the North Bay Mountains, East Bay Hills and Interior Valleys, and the Santa Cruz Mountains and SanMateo Coasts from 10 PM PDT Wed., October 21th, through 8 AM PDT Friday, October 23th.
Refer to attached NWS map for impacted areas.
For current weather conditions, visit: www.weather.gov/bayareaWhat to Do:
-No outdoor fires.
-Do not use equipment to mow or cut dry grass
-Be alert
-Pay attention to the weather especially if winds pick up. (https://www.weather.gov/bayarea)
-Sign up to receive alerts for life-threatening situations from the County (https://cwsalerts.com) and from the City via NIXLE (on your smartphone, text your zip code to "888-777" or visit Nixle.com)
Additional Important Tips:
1. Be ready to evacuate. Take only a single vehicle to help reduce traffic jams.
2. Make sure that you have at least 3/4 full tank of fuel.
3. Park your vehicle:
a. In a driveway facing the street, not in a garage. If you have a driveway gate, leave it open. OR
b. On the street in the direction of departure.
4. Keep vehicle keys in your pocket.
5. Keep plenty of drinking water in your vehicle.
6. Load time-sensitive medications into the vehicle. Unopened insulin can be stored at room temperature for up to 28 days.
7. Keep an emergency kit and first aid kit in your vehicle.
8. Pre-load your vehicle with Go-Bags, keepsake items and small toys for your children.
9. Plan to evacuate before a mandatory order is issued especially if you need more time.
10. Help and pick up neighbors who need assistance evacuating.
For more information on wildfire preparedness, visit: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/3627/Wildfire-Information
Address/Location
Richmond, CA
440 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 510-233-1214
