San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury
• 2016-2017
Is it Five Minutes to Midnight in Cambria?*
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
Local agencies took the report issued by the 2014-2015 Grand Jury seriously and have made a positive impact by their responses to it.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
CCSD should resume a regular plan for fire hydrant testing as soon as possible and no later than the end of calendar year 2017.
F2
CCSD's continued lack of a fire hydrant testing program represents an unnecessary risk.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
CCSD should amend their fire code to require the removal of dead trees from private property while exploring funding sources to help homeowners in need of financial assistance comply with that requirement
F3
The CCSD is currently limited in its ability to force removal of dead trees from private property which adds unnecessarily to the fire risk.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
CCSD should request its staff to evaluate and recommend whether any of the following actions should be pursued and funded: Post evacuation route signs on primary evacuation routes. Identify key streets presenting fire truck access challenges and develop a no-parking strategy for those streets. Work with the Fire Safe Council to seek additional funding and permits to allow for removal of broom and other flammable brush along Highway 1 rights-of-way within the general area of Cambria. Cambria Fire Risk Develop a strategic fire plan for Cambria. Gain approval by the CCSD Board of . Directors, and implement the plan Renew efforts to ensure the reverse 911 plan is fully understood by Cambria residents . and that everyone who should be registered is registered.
F4
Additional actions are warranted to further limit the critical fire danger and prepare for improved response to a critical fire.
No recommendations for this finding
Conclusions 1
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CL1The fire risk remains high. While significant work has been done to lower the danger, continuous improvement requires that all involved parties see it as the highest priority. The primary parties include CCSD and its fire department, with the support of CAL FIRE, the Fire Safe Council, the Cambria Fire Safe Focus group and, importantly, the citizens of Cambria. Cambria Fire Risk
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