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This will likely be worse after a large earthquake.
by almost_usual 4y ago
This will likely be worse after a large earthquake.
- guelo 4y agoWhy? I don't see the connection.
- almost_usual 4y agoLast time I spoke to someone in SFFD (2016) there were about 40 pumper trucks total for the entire city. Their biggest concern with earthquakes was fire. They pretty much said everyone is on their own after an earthquake to deal with fires because there are not enough resources to handle them all. Now throw in EV batteries that could be ruptured, crushed, punctured, and burning uncontrollably that require special treatment to be extinguished. Edit: 60 total engines listed here with 42 active https://sfbos.org/18-apparatus-and-vehicle-management https://sfbos.org/18-apparatus-and-vehicle-management
- natch 4y agoFearful people will fear.
- almost_usual 4y agoAnd programs like NERT and CERT exist in the Bay Area so unprepared people have someone to hopefully take care of them.
- russdill 4y agoBecause there'll also be a large number of ICE fires to deal with?
- mizzao 4y agoIf the car isn't crushed, is a bunch of shaking back and forth really as bad as saltwater damage with effects that happen over time?