Boynton Florida
Neighborhood

Welcome! We’re glad you’re here.

 

The Boynton-Florida Neighborhood (BFN) is a community of 70+ households. The BFN group focuses on helping neighbors on our two streets meet each other, strengthen our community ties, and improve our emergency preparedness.

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Firewise Evacuation Clinics 

 

Creston Firewise, in collaboration with HelpBerkeley, will hold two Firewise evacuation clinics in August. There will be both in-person and online clinics, and the clinics are open to all Berkeley residents in high fire danger zones, including BFN and our neighbors in North Berkeley Hills Firewise. 

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• In Person: Sunday, August 9, 4PM at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 401 Grizzly Peak Blvd. Please bring some cash to help support Shepherd of the Hills -- they are great neighbors and need our help.

• Online: Tuesday, August 11, 6:30 PM on Zoom. Registration is required. Click this link to register.

 

If you attended the July clinics or webinars, please send feedback to Robin at beauchamp49@me.com. 

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Manage Your Wildfire Inspection and Report Online

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The Berkeley Fire Department provides online access to Wildfire Hazard inspections of residences in high fire-risk neighborhoods, including ours. Using their Fire Aside Online Portal you can view your personalized inspection report, which includes required and recommended actions for your property. Using this portal you can​​

• view your personalized inspection report 

• complete inspection tasks such as

  • viewing inspector comments​

  • uploading photos to resolve property hazards

  • completing Right of Entry forms which allow inspectors to access your property if you are not home

• update property details including access times, pets or gate instructions that help inspectors access your property.

 

End of Summer Block Party - Sunday, September 20, 2026; 3 PM to 5PM, Florida Cul de Sac

 

This annual potluck event guarantees fine food, pleasant company, and sparkling conversation.

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Bring food and beverages to share. Celebrate the end of summer with your neighbors!

 

BFN Disaster Drill 

 

What do you do after the shaking stops? Thank you to the thirty-some neighbors who joined us to find out on the afternoon of Sunday May 3rd. Our drill simulated actions ensuring life safety that should be undertaken soon after a disaster event. The most vulnerable people are those who are left behind when disaster strikes. Checking on the safety of our neighbors is of vital importance. Curious? See our Trainings Page.

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Ember Mesh and Gutter Guards

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The Berkeley Fire Department is giving away Ember Mesh and Gutter Guard material for FREE!

Robin Beauchamp can guide you through the process with the Fire Department and schedule your project with a competent carpenter.  The installation cost ranges between $500-$1,000 for most homes, depending on the amount of vents, deck skirting.  This is a great opportunity to help make your home and our neighborhood more resilient.

Installations have already been completed at 18 homes in this neighborhood and yours can be done too.

Contact Robin Beauchamp
beauchamp49@me.com or 415-652-7263

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​Register for upcoming CERT classes

 

Click here for a link to the upcoming CERT classes being offered in Berkeley.

When available, classes on Disaster Mental Health, Disaster Preparedness, and Disaster Medical Operations 1 & 2 are arguably the most important aspects of disaster preparedness among the CERT offerings.  They deal with the most critical and immediate needs following a disaster in our neighborhood.

 

Consider getting yourself prepared to help when your family and neighbors need you most. These classes are free and typically run only a few hours.

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Chipper Day 

 

Chipper Days are an opportunity for you to get free chipping service provided by the City of Berkeley for shrubbery and tree pruning debris. Clearing this kind of flammable debris reduces fire hazards and protects your home and neighborhood from wildfires.  See the Fire page for more information.

 

First Aid Classes

 

First Aid Classes have traditionally been offered through West Contra Costa Adult Education. A 3 hour class had been scheduled every month. Classes past July 2026 have not yet been scheduled. See the Trainings page or WCCAE's website for more information. We will update this section when new classes are scheduled.