Oakland officials are looking to take money from insurance and other programs to reopen two fire stations closed last month.

Three Oakland councilmembers announced a proposal to use this newly-discovered money and reopen closed fire stations and prevent the closure of four others.

Three council members are stepping in to keep fire stations open in Oakland as the city navigates a major budget shortfall. Some Oakland city leaders are calling this “lifesaving legislation.” It would reallocate funds to ensure no more fire stations close.

Oakland City Councilwoman Janani Ramachandran has helped introduce a resolution that could reopen two fire stations and prevent the closure of four others.

Oakland officials announced a plan Thursday they said would prevent the closure of additional fire stations as the city struggles to address its massive budget deficit, by shifting money from an affordable housing fund,