Prepare

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Charge into Fire Safety

The Kensington Fire Department is teaming up with NFPA to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week, October 5-11, Charge Into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion…

A guide from the California Department of Insurance with tips for securing residential insurance amid rising wildfire risks.

Insurance Tips

Click below to download the document with clickable hyperlinks.

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BBQ Safety

Please practice BBQ safety to prevent fires. Follow these guidelines:

NOAA Weather Radio info: Call sign WNG655, site in Contra Costa County, frequency 162.425.

National Weather Service Radio Information

For the full list of NOAA Weather Radion Stations, visit: https://www.weather.gov/nwr/station_listing

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2024 Community Wildfire Preparedness Day

Community Wildfire Preparedness Day is recognized annualy on the fire Saturday of May.

Kensington residents are urged to use various resources for emergency awareness, featuring apps and local services.

Communication Tools

If an emergency is happening in Kensington, how will you find out about it? Use the following tools to stay informed.

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Harden Your Home: (Earthquake and Wildfire)

Exterior Wildfire Hazard Abatement Requirements

Effective May 4th, 2023, Contra Costa County adopted exterior wildfire hazard abatement requirements.

The image promotes Community Wildfire Preparedness Day on May 4th, 2024, by Kensington Fire Protection District.

Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness Block Party

The Kensington Fire Protection District (KFPD) launched a new emergency preparedness initiative across the community. This program is based on a…

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Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

Extinguishers

Expired fire extinguishers must be taken to El Cerrito Recycling Center at 7501 Schmidt Lane for hazardous material disposal. Bring expired fire…

Volunteer

Please provide the following contact information to learn more about volunteer opportunities in Kensington. See below for more opporunties to get…

Family Emergency Communication Plan

Click below to download and print the FEMA Family Emergency Communication Plan.

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Vital Documents

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Add Website to Mobile Device Home Screen

Follow the instructions below to add a shortcut to a website on the home screen of your iPad, iPhone, or Android devices.

Preventing Chimney Fires

Chimney fires are preventable. Routine chimney maintenance and inspections can save homes and lives.

The image is a cover for a disaster directory for Contra Costa County, California, dated August 2021, by the Governor's Office of Emergency Services.

Listos Household Preparedness

What to consider when evacuating your home.

Your evacuation plan starts from knowing your primary route from your house and learning alternate routes if there are changes in conditions. Learn…

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