On February 2-3, 2021, Director Larry Nagel attended the "Protecting Your City From Wildfire Conference 2021." With the permission of the conference, Director Nagel has provided informative materials from the event for download at this link:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/sv427fei5yrc8jt/AACft9P-zkUjLIKpbKOOFnNUa?dl=0

Click on the link below to view the contract between the Kensington Fire Protection District and the City of El Cerrito.  The original contract was signed in 1995 with updates in 2005 and 2009.

Click here for a map of Kensington to create a personalized evacuation plan.  Also, tips on assembling an emergency supply kit, preparing your household and when to evacuate.

The El Cerrito & Kensington wildfire preparedness and evacuation guide booklet is designed to help you protect your family, home and neighborhoods as we approach wildfire season. Please review the information in the booklet and commit to improving your ability to withstand a wildfire.

Scroll through the Ready, Set, Go! Wildland Fire Action Guide brochure or request a hard copy from the Kensington Fire Protection District.

Kensington Fire Protection District's adopted policies can be found here. 

Developed by the member Fire Districts/Departments that belong to the Hills Emergency Forum, download these three brochures to plan for wildfire evacuation with your family.

Will your house survive? Download this brochure to learn how to create defensible space around your home.

These lists are only guidelines - a starting point, if you will. Use this to learn more about what plants you may want to encourage (or discourage!) in your yard, and reach out to your local nursery or landscape professional for more information.