Proudly Serving Belmont Heights & Belcrest Gardens since 1977
For Emergencies Know Your Zone: BEL-E002
CERT Training Comes to Belmont: Sign Up Now!
The Spring 2026 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class is coming to Belmont, and registration is now open. The training takes place at SMCFD Belmont Fire Station 14 (911 Granada Street) on Tuesday and Thursday evenings plus one Saturday, from February 10 to March 7, 2026, 6:30–9:00 pm, with Skills Day and Graduation on Saturday, March 7. You will learn practical, hands-on skills to protect your family and neighbors in a disaster, including basic first aid, fire safety, shutting off utilities and light search and rescue. Five BHCIA Board members are already CERT-trained, and we strongly recommend this course. The class typically fills within 3–5 days, so we encourage you to sign up as soon as possible: https://formurl.com/to/Spring2026CERT
UPCOMING EVENTS
​​​​Next BHCIA Meeting:
Wednesday Jaunary 21, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
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Guest Speaker: To be announced
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Please join us on Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/6501194002​​
BHCIA meets the third Wednesday of odd months.
Home Hardening & Wildfire Preparedness​
BHCIA’s Primer on Home Hardening Against Wildfire shows how to protect your home from embers and flames, with practical steps and proven upgrades. Watch wildfire research scientist Evan Sluder’s IBHS video presentation.
🔥 Learn more: https://www.bhcia.org/home-hardening-against-wildfire
For evacuation planning, defensible space guidelines, and other wildfire safety resources, visit our Wildfire Preparedness page.
🔥 Stay informed: https://www.bhcia.org/wildfire
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The Neighborhood Directory is Here! Connect with Your Neighbors!
Stay connected with your Belmont Heights neighbors through our Neighborhood Directory. Opt-in members enjoy free online access and can purchase a printed edition for just $5.
Don’t miss out—Join BHCIA today to opt-in and gain access!​​
About BHCIA
The Belmont Heights Civic Improvement Association (BHCIA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1977, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and property values in the Belmont Heights and Belcrest Gardens neighborhoods. Nestled in the beautiful Belmont hills overlooking San Francisco Bay, our community spans 756 residences at the peak of Ralston Avenue, accessible from Hallmark, Lassen, and Tahoe Drives.
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BHCIA is dedicated to making Belmont Heights and Belcrest Gardens vibrant and welcoming places to live. We focus on civic improvements, we host an annual social event that brings residents together, we maintain a Neighborhood Directory and more. Our bi-monthly meetings, featuring guest speakers, provide a forum for discussing important issues and staying connected. We also represent our neighborhoods' interests to the City of Belmont, ensuring that our voices are heard and our community's needs are met.
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If you've any questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact us or send an email to bhcia.email@gmail.com.
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JOIN BHCIA TODAY!
The Belmont Heights Civic Improvement Association is designed especially for the residents of Belmont Heights and Belcrest Gardens, our neighborhood in Belmont, California.
Membership is $25 per calendar year (January–December). Join after Sept 1 and get the rest of this year free.
You can pay online via PayPal/Credit Card, or mail a check to: BHCIA, 1025 Alameda de las Pulgas #516, Belmont, CA 94002. It's a small annual fee to help to cover costs of logistics, communication, special events, neighborhood beautification projects, etc. We welcome any additional donations.
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LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE - GET INVOLVED WITH BHCIA!
Do you have an idea for a neighborhood project, or a special event to bring families together? If so, please contact us at bhcia.email@gmail.com or