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Menlo Park Fire chief urges wildfire preparedness; promises community forum and notes upcoming fire-hazard map
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Menlo Park Fire Chief Mark Lorenzen told Atherton council members the district will partner with the town on public outreach about wildfire preparedness and warned that the state fire marshal will release updated fire-hazard severity maps for the area.
Menlo Park Fire Chief Mark Lorenzen briefed the Atherton Town Council on Feb. 19 about wildfire preparedness and local outreach plans following recent large fires elsewhere in the state.
"We really are your local fire department," Lorenzen said, introducing himself to the council and audience. He said the department plans to work with the town, the police chief and community groups to hold a community forum in early to…
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