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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
F1
The Matrix Report gives conflicting information when explaining different options for the improvement of Tuolumne County’s fire protection delivery system. There is disagreement among those who had input into the Matrix Report regarding its findings and recommendations.
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R1
The Grand Jury recommends that all stakeholders, including the public, conduct a peer review of the recommendations on the state of Tuolumne County’s fire departments with emphasis on cost and plausibility of implementation prior to deciding on recommendations made in the Matrix Report. It is essential that all communities be represented in any deliberation and decisions. (F1) 38
F2
Most of the fire engines and equipment in the county are old and becoming obsolete. There are no comprehensive plans or consistent budget allocations for replacement.
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R2
The Grand Jury recommends that Tuolumne County create and implement an ongoing plan for replacement of aging fire engines and equipment, including a dedicated revenue source. (F2)
F3
The Grand Jury identified an overall lack of evacuation preparedness in the county, especially relating to dissemination of information to the public.
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R3
The Grand Jury recommends that Tuolumne County create and implement a saturation of public service messages now, before there is an imminent threat to the community. The public needs to be made aware of evacuation plans. Public service announcements should direct the public to where the plans can be reviewed. (F3)
F4
Tuolumne County, with its large animal population, is comparable to Butte County in its unpreparedness to mount an effective full-scale animal evacuation in the event of a widespread disaster.
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R4
The Grand Jury recommends that preparedness for animal rescue become the responsibility at a higher level in county government rather than the small, understaffed Animal Control Department. Butte County's experience should serve as an example to those at the top of emergency response teams that they need to be actively involved in the issues of animal evacuation. (F4)
F5
Tuolumne County officials have demonstrated indifference to the issues relating to large-scale animal rescue by not having an animal evacuation plan in place.
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R5
The Grand Jury recommends that Tuolumne County plan for multiple animal-holding evacuation centers to mitigate various blocked evacuation routes. Corresponding sources of feed and care must be addressed as part of an evacuation plan. (F5)
F6
During a widespread disaster small, local animal evacuation volunteer groups will be inadequate and often completely unavailable, as they struggle to deal with their own evacuation issues.
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R6
The Grand Jury recommends that Tuolumne County enter a Memorandum of Understanding for animal evacuation with outside organizations such as Cowboy 911, or other non-profit groups with experienced personnel to provide training upon request. This should be done with the cooperation and participation of local animal control groups to avoid unnecessary conflicts and delays. (F6)
F7
Tuolumne County code regarding defensible space and fuel modification is not adequate to protect residents, property owners, and natural resources, because it does not address fuels on vacant property, or require fuel reduction along neighborhood roads to maintain a safe clearance.
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R7
The Grand Jury recommends that Tuolumne County review and update current policy on Defensible Space and Fuels Management to ensure maximum protection of Tuolumne County citizens, animals, and natural resources. (F7)