pages: CityCouncil/2009-11-17.pdf, 15
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CityCouncil | 2009-11-17 | 15 | The Fire Marshall responded a gas leak in a flooded basement would be treated as a natural gas leak which requires three engines, one truck, an ambulance and a Battalion Chief. Mayor Johnson inquired whether there is a protocol for tube accidents. The EMS Director responded stated the Posey Tube is a dangerous environment to have an accident; injuries are hard to detect. resources are used to secure access and get staff in to make a determination; both Alameda and Oakland respond to tube incidents. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the new dispatch system would be able to determine whether injuries are involved. The EMS Director responded it depends on the quality of the reporting party. Mayor Johnson inquired whether people typically drive out of the tube [after accidents) and [are clear when] reporting stalled vehicles. The EMS Director responded there is not a typical Posey Tube call. Mayor Johnson stated the tube belongs to CalTrans; maybe CalTrans can give people instructions on what to do if there is an accident in the tube; that she noticed instructions on the freeway a couple of weeks ago. The Fire Chief stated that he would make the suggestion to CalTrans; continued with the Measuring Performance portion of the presentation. Councilmember Matarrese stated there have been seven months of brownouts in 2009; that he does not see a breakdown of the first four months and the last seven months ; the best comparisons would be before and after; it is important to have previous years to show trends. The Fire Chief stated data can be shown for any requested timeframe; staff looked at April 1 to October 31; brownouts started on January 26; the first few months were very eradicate; Station 5 closed on April 1; data for April 1 through October Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 15 November 17, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-11-17.pdf |