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Fire Safety in Los Altos Hills 
Paradise Rescue and fire science guidelines for fuel mitigation and property resiliency

September 8, 2020
​01:00 PM Pacific Time
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85029603697 
Meeting ID: 850 2960 3697

Fire Safety in Los Altos Hills 
Paradise Rescue and fire science guidelines for fuel mitigation and property resiliency

The September LAH Club Zoom Meeting will address major concerns of fire safety in our community. This year we have already endured major fires in Southern CA and the Bay Area. Los Altos Hills, one of the most beautiful tranquil areas in the County, potentially could suffer devastation from fire. We will hear about first hand experiences from Commissioner Kearney (Paradise rescue and recovery) and Cap. Denise Gluhan (preventative fire measures). 

The Camp Fire was the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history and the most expensive natural disaster in the world in 2018 in terms of insured losses. Named after Camp Creek Road, its place of origin, the fire started on November 8, 2018, in Northern California's Butte County. 

After exhibiting extreme fire spread, fire line intensity, and spotting behaviors through the rural community of Concow, an urban firestorm formed in the foothill town of Paradise resulting in the death of 85 residents and complete devastation of the town. ​
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Los Altos Hills County Fire District Commissioner Terry Kearney and his wife Mauri are members of the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Search and Rescue (SAR) Team and were deployed to Paradise to search for remains of Camp Fire victims. Terry will share with us the process and scope of work required to accomplish their mission. He worked with the American Red Cross that provided shelter, food and emotional support for victims of the disaster. 

Capt. Denise Gluhan (Ret.), the Fire District's Emergency Services Manager, will review strategies that the Los Altos Hills County Fire District undertakes utilizing modern fire science to aid and prevent potentially devastating fires that occurred in Paradise. Captain Gluhan previously served with the Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District in a distinguished fire service career for seventeen-years and a total of twenty-one years in emergency response service. She works closely with residents to ensure that their property is resilient and complies with modern fire prevention standards. 

​The presentation will be via Zoom for 45 minutes with 15 minutes for questions and answers. 

If you wish, you may submit your question via email to Cameron Bilger, Program Chair, (Cameron@bilgers.org) ahead of the meeting. ​​​

Topic: LAH Club Fire Safety Zoom Meeting
Time: September 8, 2020 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) 


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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85029603697 
Meeting ID: 850 2960 3697

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