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Disaster Council roundtable: mutual aid deployments, wildfire smoke/heat guidance, Hardly Strictly security changes and other city updates
Summary
Council members reported a recent DEM deployment to the Gilroy shooting, announced upcoming wildfire smoke and heat guidance for city employees, outlined security changes (fencing and searches) for Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, and relayed airport, controller and community‑outreach updates including a California For All grant via SFCard.
The Disaster Council’s roundtable covered a range of operational updates and community outreach items.
Mutual aid deployments: DEM reported it deployed staff member Nubia Mendoza to support public information and family‑reunification efforts after the Gilroy shooting; Mendoza was deployed for about five days and the experience will inform future credentialing and deployment plans.
Fire and USAR: Mike Cochran (Homeland Security Fire) noted San Francisco Fire Department maintains a three‑member K‑9 unit available for local response and integrated with California USAR Task Force 3 (FEMA‑based); one member was staged for Hurricane Dorian.
Wildfire smoke and heat guidance: Nikki (department safety lead) said the city is preparing simplified wildfire smoke guidance for employees and a standard approach to heat‑safety guidance, to ensure consistent treatment of city employees across departments and anticipate forthcoming state guidance.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass security changes: Deputy Chief Mannix and others explained the long‑running Hardly Strictly festival would introduce perimeter fencing with four controlled entry points and searches; organizers largely accepted recommended security measures though the event’s public programming will continue. The panel noted restrictions on large kegs/large coolers and a move to clear backpacks and searches at entry points.
Airport and finance updates: Jeff Littlefield (San Francisco International Airport) described an active‑shooter exercise Aug. 30 and an Oct. 2 annual emergency exercise; he also said runway construction that began Sept. 7 was planned with FAA and airline coordination and finished early. Mark McClain (Controller’s Office) reminded departments that updated project‑cost and time‑tracking codes are being issued to improve emergency cost tracking and reimbursement.
Community preparedness grant: Phyllis Onstead (SFCard) described California For All grant work focused on vulnerable populations with language or access barriers; San Francisco received funds to work with up to 50 local agencies to reach isolated residents and offered handouts for interested organizations.
What happens next: departments will issue wildfire smoke/heat guidance, proceed with planned exercises, continue credentialing and deployment preparedness, and pursue outreach tied to the California For All grant.
