Zone Zero is the first line of defense against wildfires, and it’s the hardest—and most expensive—area to protect. Homes in Berkeley, Oakland, and the East Bay are at high risk from ember storms and radiant heat. Learn why Zone Zero is so important, how to upgrade your home’s immediate surroundings, and how Zone Zero Fire Shield can help protect your home during wildfire season.

Zone Zero is a crucial part of wildfire defense, especially for homes in Berkeley, Oakland, and the East Bay. This first line of defense involves protecting the structure itself and the surrounding area within five feet. Learn why Zone Zero is so important and how ember-resistant materials, strategic upgrades, and proactive measures can safeguard your home. CAL FIRE and local fire councils, like Berkeley FireSafe Council, are emphasizing this concept to prevent ember storms and radiant heat from destroying homes.

Retrofitting your home for wildfire defense is one of the most important actions you can take to protect your property from the growing threat of wildfires. In regions like Oakland, Berkeley, and Alameda County, where homes are often situated in high-risk fire zones, retrofitting can mean the difference between a home that withstands the flames and one that succumbs to ember storms and radiant heat. By upgrading various parts of your home, you can significantly reduce the likelihood of ignition during wildfire events.

Fire-resistant doors are crucial to safeguarding your home against wildfires, especially in high-risk zones like Berkeley, Oakland, and Moraga. Learn why upgrading your doors is one of the best defenses for protecting your home from radiant heat, flying embers, and direct flame. Discover essential tips on selecting and retrofitting fire-rated doors, sealing entry points, and integrating passive fire protection like Zone Zero Fire Shield for enhanced defense.

Windows often feel like passive parts of the home—meant to bring in light and views. But in a wildfire, they can be one of the most dangerous vulnerabilities. Thin glass, aging seals, and nearby debris can all turn an ember storm into a structure fire in minutes.

Major insurers have already stopped writing or renewing policies in states like Colorado, Texas, and Florida. And the American Property Casualty Insurance Association now reports that more than a dozen states are experiencing wildfire-related coverage losses, with over 212,000 homeowner policies dropped in California alone.

What started as a regional issue is now exposing a deeper vulnerability in how we manage — and misunderstand — risk.

As wildfires continue to devastate communities across California, protecting your home, family, and pets becomes an urgent priority. In areas like Berkeley, Oakland, Moraga, and Lafayette, residents are particularly vulnerable to wildfires, and this is why pet safety during fire season is crucial. Pet owners must not only prepare their homes but also plan for their pets' safety in case of an evacuation or emergency.

When we talk about defending our homes from wildfire, we often focus on the main house—but detached structures like sheds, garages, and ADUs can be just as critical. These secondary buildings can become ignition sources during a wildfire and may even spread fire to your primary home if they’re not protected.

For California homeowners—especially in high-risk fire zones like Orinda, Lafayette, Moraga, and the Oakland Hills—fireproofing these outbuildings should be part of your wildfire defense strategy.

When it comes to protecting your home from wildfires, one of the most crucial steps you can take is home hardening. With the increasing frequency of wildfires in California, particularly in areas like Berkeley, Oakland, Orinda, and Moraga, hardening your home is no longer just an option—it’s a necessity. This blog will walk you through the essential aspects of home hardening, why it's important, and how you can implement key fire-resistant features to keep your home safe.

Wildfire evacuations happen fast. Sometimes you have hours to prepare; sometimes, it’s only minutes. That’s why every California household—especially those in the East Bay—should have a clear, practiced evacuation plan.

A fire-safe perimeter is a defensible space that reduces the amount of combustible material around your property, thereby decreasing the chances of a fire spreading to your home. This space typically includes a combination of landscape management, fire-resistant materials, and maintenance practices.

In the wildfire-prone regions of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, California, protecting your home from ember attacks is crucial. Embers—small, windborne burning particles—are responsible for igniting the majority of homes during wildfires. As climate change intensifies fire seasons, hardening your home against these embers is more important than ever. This blog will explore the best methods and materials for hardening your home against ember attacks and radiant heat.

When preparing your home for a wildfire, one of the most important steps is selecting the right building materials. Unfortunately, not all materials are created equal, and some can increase the vulnerability of your home during a wildfire. This blog will outline the top 10 materials to avoid in wildfire zones, helping you make informed choices when protecting your home.

When defending your home against wildfires, no area is more critical than the first 5 feet: Zone 0. This zone is where embers land, where flammable materials accumulate, and where ignition often begins. But the good news is that you don’t need to undertake a complete rebuild to make meaningful changes—you just need to choose the right fire-resistant materials.

Learn how ember attacks ignite homes during wildfires and what you can do to protect your property. This blog covers strategies for preventing ember damage, including home hardening, landscaping, and fire-resistant materials.

When it comes to wildfire preparedness, defensible space is one of the most critical elements in safeguarding your home. It’s the area around your property where you take proactive steps to eliminate fuel sources that could feed a fire, particularly flying embers, which are responsible for more than 90% of home ignitions during wildfires. In Berkeley, the city’s new EMBER program emphasizes the importance of creating defensible space as part of its comprehensive approach to wildfire resilience.

Learn how radiant heat affects homes during wildfires and the steps you can take to protect your home from heat exposure. This blog covers fire-resistant materials, radiant heat barriers, and mitigation strategies specific to Berkeley.

Learn the essential steps of home hardening to protect your property from wildfires. This blog covers fire-resistant materials, wildfire mitigation strategies, and home improvements specific to Berkeley’s EMBER program.

 Learn about fire-resistant landscaping and how it can help protect your Berkeley home from wildfires. This guide covers the best plants, materials, and strategies to create a fire-safe landscape around your home.

Learn about Berkeley’s new EMBER program and its wildfire safety regulations. Understand the key requirements for homeowners and how to protect your home with defensible space, home hardening, and ember mitigation.