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Meeting minutes -- Friday, July 27 2018

Fire Department introductions: 3 Cal Fire members joined the meeting and spoke with the group. Some of the topics covered:

- in the event of a canyon fire, the local truck would arrive with a total of 900 gallons of water
- hydrant hookups in the Butano are compatible with hookups on the truck
- flooding (in town) was discussed, fire department stages a
secondary group at Pescadero High School during high water
- in the Butano, due to the amount of live fuel, there would likely
be adequate time to exit the canyon
- fire will climb fastest uphill, but does go downhill depending on
wind conditions
- defensible space (paper handouts) are best defense for residents
- fire department distributed these during inspections in prior
years, has not happened in recent years due to lack of resources
- defensible space handouts were distributed to the group
- propane tanks defensible space is 10 feet
- most modern propane tanks have shutoff valve that is triggered in
high heat condition
- was discussed that an effort should be made to ensure that all
Butano propane tanks are equipped with this shutoff valve
- fire department would not use any GIS mapping provided by us, they
would use their own maps (basic maps)
- in the event of a canyon fire, do not shut off the water system,
fire department will use it
- residents should focus on getting to safety, and letting the fire
department handle the fire
- importance of clearly marked addresses was stressed
- addresses should be at least 6-inch numbers, hi-contrast with sign
or building
- if residence has a long driveway, address should be posted at end of driveway
- addresses and street signs should use reflective numbers/letters
for night viewing
- during a fire, resident sprinkler systems should stay off, to allow
for higher water pressure in system
- residential 5000 gallon tanks are not a bad idea, should be
considered for those interested
- always call 911 in the event of a fire, as opposed to calling the
station directly
- 911 has a broad dispatch that will coordinate with other stations, areas
- do not stay at home, watering down your house, during a fire
- the Madrone sign before the bridge should be more visible,
reflective paint for letters was discussed

Fire Department members leave the meeting, the group remains.

- Paths out of the canyon were discussed. Several attempts were made
to discover/clear the Peery trail, but none were able to find the
trail. The trails at the Girl Scout Camp were discussed as two of
them exit to Butano State Park.
- The siren at the pool is operational, but more information is
needed on how it works.
- Neighborhood groupings were updated, Joan presented the canyon map
with neighborhood assignments
- The far Madrone neighborhood which was unassigned to be handled by William
- Coordinator handouts were distributed, outlining the information to
be gathered from residents
- Don's letter was discussed, was posted and mailed. Don was not at
the meeting, need more feedback on that effort.

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 Meeting minutes -- Friday, July 27 2018
 Fire Department introductions:  3 Cal Fire members joined the meeting and spoke with the group.  Some of the topics covered:
 * in the event of a canyon fire, the local truck would arrive with a total of 900 gallons of water
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 * do not stay at home, watering down your house, during a fire
 * the Madrone sign before the bridge should be more visible, reflective paint for letters was discussed
 Fire Department members leave the meeting, the group remains.
 * Paths out of the canyon were discussed.  Several attempts were made to discover/clear the Peery trail, but none were able to find the trail.  The trails at the Girl Scout Camp were discussed as two of them exit to Butano State Park.

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 * hydrant hookups in the Butano are compatible with hookups on the truck
 * flooding (in town) was discussed, fire department stages a secondary group at Pescadero High School during high water
-* in the Butano, due to the amount of live fuel, there would likely
+* in the Butano, due to the amount of live fuel, there would likely be adequate time to exit the canyon
-be adequate time to exit the canyon
+* fire will climb fastest uphill, but does go downhill depending on wind conditions
--  fire will climb fastest uphill, but does go downhill depending on
+* defensible space (paper handouts) are best defense for residents
-wind conditions
+* fire department distributed these during inspections in prior years, has not happened in recent years due to lack of resources
--  defensible space (paper handouts) are best defense for residents
+* defensible space handouts were distributed to the group
--  fire department distributed these during inspections in prior
+* propane tanks defensible space is 10 feet
-years, has not happened in recent years due to lack of resources
+* most modern propane tanks have shutoff valve that is triggered in high heat condition
--  defensible space handouts were distributed to the group
+* was discussed that an effort should be made to ensure that all Butano propane tanks are equipped with this shutoff valve
--  propane tanks defensible space is 10 feet
+* fire department would not use any GIS mapping provided by us, they would use their own maps (basic maps)
--  most modern propane tanks have shutoff valve that is triggered in
+* in the event of a canyon fire, do not shut off the water system, fire department will use it
-high heat condition
+* residents should focus on getting to safety, and letting the fire department handle the fire
--  was discussed that an effort should be made to ensure that all
+* importance of clearly marked addresses was stressed
-Butano propane tanks are equipped with this shutoff valve
+* addresses should be at least 6-inch numbers, hi-contrast with sign or building
--  fire department would not use any GIS mapping provided by us, they
+* if residence has a long driveway, address should be posted at end of driveway
-would use their own maps (basic maps)
+* addresses and street signs should use reflective numbers/letters for night viewing
--  in the event of a canyon fire, do not shut off the water system,
+* during a fire, resident sprinkler systems should stay off, to allow for higher water pressure in system
-fire department will use it
+* residential 5000 gallon tanks are not a bad idea, should be considered for those interested
--  residents should focus on getting to safety, and letting the fire
+* always call 911 in the event of a fire, as opposed to calling the station directly
-department handle the fire
+* 911 has a broad dispatch that will coordinate with other stations, areas
--  importance of clearly marked addresses was stressed
+* do not stay at home, watering down your house, during a fire
--  addresses should be at least 6-inch numbers, hi-contrast with sign
+* the Madrone sign before the bridge should be more visible, reflective paint for letters was discussed
 Fire Department members leave the meeting, the group remains.
--  Paths out of the canyon were discussed.  Several attempts were made
+* Paths out of the canyon were discussed.  Several attempts were made to discover/clear the Peery trail, but none were able to find the trail.  The trails at the Girl Scout Camp were discussed as two of them exit to Butano State Park.
-to discover/clear the Peery trail, but none were able to find the
+* The siren at the pool is operational, but more information is needed on how it works.
-trail.  The trails at the Girl Scout Camp were discussed as two of
+* Neighborhood groupings were updated, Joan presented the canyon map with neighborhood assignments
-them exit to Butano State Park.
+* The far Madrone neighborhood which was unassigned to be handled by William
--  The siren at the pool is operational, but more information is
+* Coordinator handouts were distributed, outlining the information to be gathered from residents
-needed on how it works.
+* Don's letter was discussed, was posted and mailed.  Don was not at the meeting, need more feedback on that effort.