Community Alert
Community Alert 2020
Welcome to the postings of Community Alert that broadcasts Tuesdays, 11 AM and 9 PM, Wednesdays at 5 AM, and again Saturday at 1 PM on KZSB-AM 1290, simulcasting at newspress.com.
December
December 29, 2020
Ted and Mike ramble over various topics of interest including, “The weird space that lies outside our Solar System.”
December 22, 2020
Ted and Mike catch up on local issues and Holiday cheer.
December 8, 2020
Yolanda McGlinchey (Santa Barbara City Fire) sits in for Ted as she and Mike talk with Santa Barbara Response Network Executive Director Jina Carvalho and Board Member Anthony Rodriguez about mental health issues confronting everyone today. For further information call: 805-699-5608.
December 1, 2020
Ted and Mike work through technical issues while talking about insurance issues confronting property owners.
November
November 24, 2020
Ted and Mike discuss several articles within the December issue of NFPA Journal.
November 17, 2020
Ted and Mike discuss for hire contracted fire protection and AB-2380.
November 10, 2020
Ted and Mike discuss local forest and camping and insurance issues confronting everyone in California.
November 3, 2020
Los Padres District Ranger John “Poncho” Smith joins Ted and Mike to talk about local, regional and national forest issues. Also mentioned was Gallagher & Kiley v. Newsom, CVCS20-0912, Sutter County Superior Court.
October
October 27, 2020
Ted and Mike discuss wildland fire politics and why prevention is not a priority. Fires sweep through Orange County, driving tens of thousands from their homes; Flashback to Wildfire: Destructive Spark of ’67 Blaze Lurks Amid the Dry Brush; They sounded the alarm about Northern California wildfire risks, but little help arrived and As wildfires explode in the West, Forest Service can't afford prevention efforts.
October 20,2020
Ted and Mike hold the WRA raffle with the following primary winners: #1: Rod Tryon, #2 Cathy Mehl and #2 Barry Scott.
October 13, 2020
Ted and Mike talk about local events and private fire companies. City of Santa Barbara Community Wildfire Protection Plan, Private fire crews in wine country raise concerns over equity, safety and Ray Ford: Living with Wildfire in 21st Century an Ever Present Danger.
October 6, 2020
Ted and Mike discus the following articles: The frightening implications of California’s first million-acre fire, Ray Ford: Remembering the 1964 Coyote Fire That ‘Struck Terror in the Heart’, Wildfire ravaged this rancher’s cattle and maybe his family legacy. He blames politics, Inside the epic battle to save Mt. Wilson Observatory from the Bobcat fire, Raise the Red Flag on the Causes of Wildfire, Lindsey: Wildfires will worsen if we don’t change course and Op-Ed: Lessons in preparedness from a high-risk fire zone.
September
September 29, 2020
Aware & Prepare’s Barbara Andersen joins Ted and Mike as they enter their 13th year of broadcasting to talk about emergency management today.
September 22, 2020
Ted and Mike catch up on current events and discuss the following articles: Senate Bill 182; These Big Plans to Protect California Homes From Wildfire Fell Short in the Legislature; Fire Watchers Fear This Is Just the Beginning of a New Normal; Firefighter killed in El Dorado blaze identified as a 14-year veteran; Marines from Camp Pendleton quickly train to help with Creek Fire nearing Mammoth Lakes; Column: To study wildfire prevention, Berkley experts are looking to Baja. Newsom should too; and, Now You Know Someone with COVID.
September 15, 2020
Ted and Mike discuss the current wildfire situation including the following articles: Two L.A. County sheriff's deputies shot, gravely injured in attack captured on video; 150 million dead trees could fuel unprecedented firestorms in the Sierra Nevada; Federal Regulations Have Made Western Wildfires Worse; California Governor Gavin Newsom Confronts Donald Trump On Climate Change, Wildfires: "57% Of The Land IN This State Is Federal; As dangers rise, many fear their California Dream is fading; Another California firestorm where warnings did not prevent mass deaths; In Point Reyes, all ears stay glued to local radio, a beacon amid the fog of fire; and, A major American city may soon allow 16-year-olds to vote-and others could follow suit
September 8, 2020
Ted and Mike catch up on various local and statewide events including the following articles: Forest Service Temporarily Closes Southern California National Forests, Adds Prohibitions in Others; As protesters arrive at their doorsteps, Democratic mayors in Portland, St. Louis abandon their homes; Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler says he’ll move after protest outside his condo building draws arrests, widespread calls for change and Californians are buying their own firetrucks on Craigslist.
September 1, 2020
Ted and Mike discuss various articles including, California renters to receive COVID-19 eviction protections under bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Aug. 31, LA Times; Illegal campfires spark fear of wildfire in California forests, Aug. 30, LA Times; Column: In this year’s atypical California fire season, politicians find the blame game won’t work, Aug 31, LA Times; Firefighting woes the result of Sacramento’s poor choices, Aug. 29, OC Register; Why California’s 2020 lightning fires got so big so fast, Aug. 30, The Press Democrat; and an article from the past: Bob Roper on Wildfires and What to do Next, January 2, 2018, Evergreen Magazine
August
August 25, 2020
Ted and Mike discuss the statewide fires and local impacts of the smoke and suppression resources.
August 18, 2020
Ted and Mike vent about current events.
August 11, 2020
Ted and Mike visit with KEYT’s John Palminteri talking about local issues including COVID and wildfire.
August 4, 2020
Ted and Mike catch up on local and statewide events and trends.
July
July 28, 2020
Ted and Mike visit with retired Anaheim Fire Chief Randy Bruegman to talk about the Center for Public Safety Excellence’s whitepaper,”21st Century Fire and Emergency Services.”
July 21, 2020
Ted and Mike wonder who’s in charge. Fire Engineering article, Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Lone Tree (CO) Town House Fire here.
July 14, 2020
Ted and Mike discuss the recent report, “Center for Public Safety Excellence and International City/County Management Association Release 21st Century Fire and Emergency Services white paper”
July 7, 2020
Ted and Mike discuss several local issues as well as Dr. Alan Beaulieu’s (IRR Economics) recent economic webinar, “Guidance in an Uncertain Economy,” sponsored by the Western Fire Chief’s Association.
June
June 30, 2020
Ted and Mike discuss local crime issue.
June 23, 2020
Ted and Mike discuss COVID-19 and local wildfire evacuation planning.
June 16, 2020
Ted and Mike discuss the past, present and future.
June 9, 2020
Ted and Mike discuss the current urban unrest.
June 2, 2020
Ted and Mike discuss current COVID and unrest events.
May
May 26, 2020
Ted and Mike attempt to provide a show despite ongoing technical challenges.
May 19, 2020
Former State Fire Marshal Ronny J. Coleman talks about the history of the fire service.
May 12, 2020
Ted and Mike visit again with Dr. Chris Funk talking about this summer’s anticipated weather patterns and wildland fire impacts.
May 5, 2020
Alertar y Preparar LISTOS National Program Director, Liliana Encinas talks about the 10th anniversary of LISTOS and the program of today.
April
April 28, 2020
Simply Remembered Cremation Care owner Dan Flynn talks about New York’s COVID mortuary activities.
April 21, 2020
Ted and Mike continue their discussion of current events.
April 14, 2020
Ted and Mike talk about pandemic impacts.
April 7, 2020
Ted and Mike discuss local current events.
March
March 31, 2020
VOAD Vice-chair Suzanne Malloy and Santa Barbara County Emergency Operations Center VOAD liaison Keith McLellan talk about VOAD’s support of the current Coronavirus pandemic confronting Santa Barbara. Website
March 24, 2020
Healthcare Financial Administrator Lawrence Lievense talks about the impact of the Corona Virus on the healthcare system, hospitals and your own health insurance.
March 17, 2020
Dr. Hasler joins Ted and Mike to talk about COVID-19.
March 10, 2020
Ted and Mike discuss local and state issues including AB-5, public health challenges and public reaction to COVID-19.
March 3, 2020
Ted and Mike discuss AB-5, COVID-19 and the apparent distrust of public officials and information sources.
February
February 18, 2020
Santa Barbara City Fire Department’s Wildland Specialist Amber Anderson talks about the upcoming review of the city’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
February 11, 2020
Ted and Mike catch up on local issues.
February 4, 2020
Providence Fire Department Deputy Assistant Chief of EMS, Zachariah Kenyon talks about the departments “PVD Safe Station Program” for those seeking treatment for addiction and their “Mobil Health Unit.” UPRISE RI article
January
January 28, 2020
Ted and Mike catch up on local events and issues of interest.
January 21, 2020
Ted and Mike visit with Ian Monsma of Robert D. Niehaus, Inc. to talk about their recent report, “Two Years Later: Residential Rebuilding Efforts Since the Montecito Debris Flow,” 9 January 2020.
January 14, 2020
Retired Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Detective and crime author Danny R. Smith stalks about his crime series. dickiefloydnovels.com.
January 7, 2020
CalTrans Public Information Officer Colin Jones talks about local projects, Highway 154 safety, local funding and future projects.
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“WILDFIRE, Past, Present and Future” is a video interview with retired State Fire Marshals Kate Dargan and Ronny Coleman.
Much of the research materials utilized by the program can be found at “The Briefing Room” under Mike’s Library.