Welcome to our Community Resources Page, a one-stop hub connecting you to vital city, county, and state government services. Access links for local government, community safety, education, and other resources to empower your daily life.
City of Oakland
County & State Government
Community Safety Resources
Police, Fire, or Medical
An emergency is any situation that requires immediate assistance, including life-threatening emergencies that pose a risk to life, health, property, or public safety.
OAK311
Active infrastructure emergencies (e.g., downed trees or tree limbs, flooding or sewer overflows, and street signal outages)
Oakland Police Department
For non-life-threatening issues, use the non-emergency numbers. Use this number to report any suspicious behavior and suspicious vehicles parked or driving in your neighborhood or area of business.
Oakland Police Department Beat Information
The Oakland Police Department is organized into six Police Areas as well as into 35 Police Beats. A Community Resource Officer (CRO) and Neighborhood Council serve each Beat to promote public safety.
OAK311
Non-emergency infrastructure issues (e.g., potholes, illegal dumping, graffiti, abandoned vehicles, city building maintenance issues)
Mobile Assistance Community Responders of Oakland (MACRO)
Non-emergency situations regarding people (e.g., individuals who may be experiencing mental health crises, support for shelter assistance, and community disturbances)
Abandoned Vehicles
To report abandoned vehicles parked on the street for over 72 hours (3 days)
Parking Issues
Neighborhood Councils
Neighborhood Councils (NCs) are made up of Oakland residents who work in partnership with the City to address ongoing problems in their neighborhoods.
Redwood Heights Association Emergency Volunteers (RHEV)
According to the US Geological Survey, scientists are convinced that the Hayward Fault has reached the point where a powerful, damaging earthquake can be expected at any time (USGS website). In light of this natural hazard, it is important that we are prepared for earthquakes, as well as other emergencies. Learn more about what we are doing to prepare our community.
Oakland Firesafe Council
Dedicated to mobilizing the people of Oakland and Alameda County to reduce the risks of wildfire danger to people and property through outreach, programs, and projects.
Other Resources
Building Permits
Code Compliance
Trees
Pests/Vector Control
League of Women Voters (LWVO)
Educational and advocacy resources to safeguard voting rights, expand transparency, and support local engagement
United States Postal Service
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