2025 Updated State Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps

The establishment of Local Response Area (LRA) Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) was a result of the 1991 Oakland Hills Fire. The map was revised in 2007 and again in 2024, with its release on February 24, 2025, in accordance with Government Code 51178. In the current version the LRA is broken down into 3 categories: Moderate, High, and Very High.  The creation of the current map is based on new science, ember spread and local climate data.  The modeling looks at the probability of an area burning and expected fire behavior under extreme fuel and weather conditions and identifies the “Hazard” level in each geographical area.

The City of Livermore is required under Government Code 51178.5 to make the maps available for public review and comment, and shall designate by ordinance their Moderate, High, and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone within 120 days of receiving the State Fire Marshal recommendations per Government Code 51179.

View the Map

View the City of Livermore's Moderate, High, and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map as received by the California State Fire Marshal.  The City is designating the map, by ordinance, as published by the State Fire Marshal without amendments. 

Public Comment

The community can make public comment on the Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps through this online comment form no later than Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

An interactive version of the Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps for the entire State is also available and can be used to browse parcel-specific information for Livermore and other areas.

For more information, you can also visit Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department's dedicated webpage.

Wildfire Preparedness

Here in Livermore, we have experienced and will experience wildfires. It is important to take the proper steps in order to ensure our safety in the event of a wildfire.

In a wildfire, you could be asked to evacuate. If you do evacuate your home do not return to your home until the authorities say that it is safe to do so. 

The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department also has information regarding disaster preparedness for you to review. 

Genasys Protect is an evacuation management tool used by first responders. Residents are encouraged to Know Your Zone by visiting the community-facing Genasys Protect site to find the zone you live in. First responders will reference your zone in emergency alerts, like AC Alert.