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PG&E had an extensive emergency plan; however, it was not possible for <br /> PG&E to work in the middle of a fire. He relayed what they had lost in the <br /> Oakland fire. Mr. Ikerd commented that Los Altos Hills was divided into a <br /> grid system and they could isolate the area in trouble. He further commented <br /> that if the power was shut off to a grid, then the power was also off to the <br /> pumping stations so it was very important for them to coordinate with the <br /> water companies. Mr. Ikerd suggested turning off gas and electricity to the <br /> house if one had time, making sure vegetation was not too close to the house <br /> as it covered up their lines, not having shake roofs and being aware the <br /> eucalyptus trees were dangerous to their power lines. He explained how they <br /> set up a command post in the event of an emergency and asked for <br /> understanding on the part of the residents when their crews were working <br /> after a disaster. Mr. Ikerd suggested that it would be most helpful if they <br /> could have an area in the Town where they could stockpile equipment for <br /> use in a disaster. This would reduce the response and travel time in getting <br /> the Town back on line. <br /> 5. Purissima Water District William McCann <br /> General Manager William McCann presented a review of the District's <br /> facilities following the Oakland fire. This report (a copy is on file at Town <br /> Hall) included a discussion of the Town's pipelines, storage tanks, pumps, <br /> telemetry and communications. He concurred with Fire Chief Landrum <br /> regarding not using sprinklers in a fire. This did cause a drain on the system. <br /> Mr. McCann noted that future plans included consideration of an intertie <br /> with the Santa Clara Valley Water District, an additional pumping facility to <br /> serve the Town's highest zone, the development of a well site and <br /> improvements to the two-way communication system. <br /> 6. Sheriff's Department Captain Robert Wilson <br /> Captain Wilson reported on their priorities in a fire emergency situation. <br /> These priorities included setting up command and control stations, protecting <br /> people and property, preventing looting, controlling crowds, working with <br /> the fire department, implementing the evacuation process, providing security <br /> at the centers that are set up and assisting the disabled. Regarding the <br /> disabled, Captain Wilson noted that they relied on the neighbors to let them <br /> know if anyone needed assistance and he suggested getting to know who <br /> lived in the neighborhood as an aid in case of emergency. Captain Wilson <br /> also suggested better and illuminated signage of streets and house numbers. <br /> November 19, 1991 <br /> 3 <br />