Full Notification

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for all of Contra Costa County from 11 pm on 10/17/24 until 5 pm on 10/19/24.

We are working with our partners at Kensington Fire to provide you with the most current information and recommendations for emergency preparedness. Please visit the Kensington Fire Protection District page for additional information at https://www.kensingtonfire.org/redflag.

Red Flag Warning Thursday, October 17 to Saturday, October 19

What's Happening
- Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for the East Bay Hills and all of Contra Costa County due to current Fire Weather conditions impacting most of the Bay Area.
- A Red Flag Warning is issued when conditions with low humidity, high winds, and dry fuels are expected.
- This will be in effect from 11PM tonight, Thursday, 10/17/24, until 5PM Saturday of this week.
- Critically low humidities coupled with high winds have the potential to rapidly spread fires that are ignited in the wildland.
- These conditions may also lead to PG&E shutting off power in certain areas as a precautionary measure.
- Currently, neither El Cerrito nor Kensington is in the scope of a public safety power shutoff (PSPS) by PG&E.

El Cerrito-Kensington Preparedness
- The Fire Department will post Red Flag Warning Signs at critical District locations.
- Public messaging about the current Fire Weather has been shared via our social media channels.
- The District of Kensington remains monitoring the situation in coordination with PG&E and County OES.

Resident Preparedness: What to do if you live in a High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Stay informed: monitor information from trusted sources, including the National Weather Service.
- Practice Wildfire Safety: Do not burn, mow grass, or do any activity that may spark a fire in your area.
- Be Prepared: Have an emergency plan, pack a go-bag, sign up for alerts, and learn more about wildfire preparedness on the Listos California website at https://www.listoscalifornia.org/
- Know Your Zone: In case you need to evacuate, check what Evacuation Zone you are part of on the County CWS website at https:/