Fifth & Mission Maui Fire Renews Urgency to Upgrade San Francisco’s Sirens
Aug 22, 2023
San Francisco's emergency siren system upgrade faces delays and budget overruns, but the recent fire disaster in Maui brings renewed urgency. The absence of the sirens since 2019 highlights the need for modernization to protect against hacking incidents. The project's delays and over-budget costs are explored, along with the impact of budget cuts and alternative alert systems. Legislation and funding proposals are discussed as next steps.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Urgency to Repair and Upgrade San Francisco's Emergency Siren System
01:46 • 2min
The Absence of San Francisco's Sirens and the Urgency to Upgrade
03:33 • 3min
Delays and Budget Issues with the Upgrade of San Francisco Sirens
06:33 • 4min
Budget Cuts and Alternative Alert Systems in San Francisco
10:30 • 2min