District 5 Community Events

Emergency Preparedness Fair 5-2-26

Free Emergency Preparedness Fair on May 2

Hosted by Sup. Fortunato Bas, Alameda County Fire Department, City of Emeryville, and Various Partners

WHAT: Free Emergency Preparedness Fair open to the public, hosted by Supervisor Nikki Fortunato Bas, the Alameda County Fire Department, and the City of Emeryville with various community partners.

WHEN: Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. 

WHERE:  Emeryville Center of Community Life, 4727 San Pablo Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608

Parking options: San Pablo Ave/surrounding area. The hosts encourage carpooling, biking, public transportation and use of the Emery Go-Round.

RSVP required: bit.ly/d5preparedness. All who register in advance of the Fair will have a chance to win free tickets to an Oakland Roots soccer match. 

WHAT TO EXPECT: 

  • Workshops, games and demos about earthquake, wildfire and flood preparedness.
  • Alameda County Fire Department staff will display a fire engine and host workshops on emergency preparedness and firescaping. 
  • Refreshments and children’s, safety, and outdoors giveaways will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. 
  • Various government and grassroots agency tables to educate and equip the community to be as prepared as possible in the event of a natural disaster.

Supervisor Nikki Fortunato Bas said, “Our beautiful East Bay region gifts us with incredible natural wonders. With this gift comes significant responsibility to keep ourselves and our environment as safe as possible – given our major earthquake faults, wildland urban interface/wildfire hazard, and growing climate impacts on the land, sea and weather. Together, we can ensure our community is connected and prepared in the event of a natural disaster.”

“The Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD) is committed to providing residents with the tools they need to make their homes safer before disaster strikes,” said Alameda County Fire Department Chief William McDonald. “Preparation is key to keeping families safe.”

For resources on emergency preparedness and wildfire prevention, see: