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 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.