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Title: Here's how Paradise ignored warnings and became a deathtrap
Post by: Jim Wilkins on Jan 04, 19, 07:49:21 AM

Very interesting article about the Paradise fire and some missed opportunities and warnings.

https://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-camp-fire-deathtrap-20181230-story.html?fbclid=IwAR0lwsypjf8aygCbG3B5jocJBBW71Wh0IcV_QMoj5modFwr3dO4bPVzksgg (https://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-camp-fire-deathtrap-20181230-story.html?fbclid=IwAR0lwsypjf8aygCbG3B5jocJBBW71Wh0IcV_QMoj5modFwr3dO4bPVzksgg)

Title: Re: Here's how Paradise ignored warnings and became a deathtrap
Post by: thehallmarks on Jan 04, 19, 08:11:35 AM

Perhaps now is a good time to open a "dialog" with SB County about opening an "escape" route from the western part of the village.  LA Cty has developed and paved Timberline up to the flood control channel.  I suggested to Brad that the county purchase the undeveloped lot fronting on upper lark and develop it as an "emergency" route to the village in the event of Hwy 2 "gridlock" and in the event of a need for first responders for emergencies--and as another  evacuation route for the west part of the village in case of an "event"!  There was apparently no interest as nothing was done--not even a study or community meeting.

When the Monument was being formed I submitted a proposal to them proposing completing the extension to alleviate the frequent gridlock on Hwy 2 which by their own study stated would be exacerbated!  Their comment, "it will never happen!  I think I still have a copy of that submission if their is interest!

Title: Re: Here's how Paradise ignored warnings and became a deathtrap
Post by: in my dreams on Jan 04, 19, 09:57:06 AM

Excellent Hank! I think NOW is definitely the time, because enough of this people putting their heads in the sand.