Disaster
San Francisco Taps Local Tech Companies For Crisis Planning Efforts
Crisis planning in San Francisco took a new step on Tuesday with the announcement of a partnership between city government and the growing “sharing economy”.
San Jose Police Chief Pushes For Broadband Network To Use In Emergencies
San Jose Police Chief Chris Moore has traveled to Washington to lobby Congress to fund the creation of a broadband network specifically for law enforcement and public safety agencies to transfer large amounts of data during an emergency.
Capitola Still Waits On Disaster Relief From Storms
Capitola has not yet received disaster relief following those large storms in March that led to flash floods. Damage following the March floods is estimated at $17 million, AND Capitola’s emergency reserves are gone following flood repairs.
Silicon Valley Firms Ramp Up Japan Relief Response
Google, Twitter and other technology companies are finding ways to help following last week’s earthquake in Japan.
‘Hereafter’ Stops Showing In Japan Due To Tsunami Scenes
Clint Eastwood’s film “Hereafter” has been pulled from Japanese theaters in the wake of the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami…
Tsunami Deals New Blow To Struggling Crescent City
Harbor crews are assessing the damage caused by powerful tsunami surges that pounded this northern California port.
Bill Would Help San Francisco Tenants Displaced By Disasters
A San Francisco supervisor is proposing legislation to make it easier for tenants to find housing when they are displaced by a disaster.
7th Person Accused Of Posing As San Bruno Blast Victim
A seventh person has been charged with posing as a victim of the San Bruno pipeline explosion to claim disaster aid.
Schwarzenegger Signs Bill To Aid San Bruno Blast Victims
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed into law a bill that provides disaster relief funds to the families and businesses affected by the Sept. 9 San Bruno natural gas explosion and fire.
State Appeals FEMA’s Denial Of San Bruno Disaster Funds
California’s governor is appealing a federal decision to deny disaster funds to the city of San Bruno and the state for last month’s fatal gas pipeline explosion.


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