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The committee voted 5 out of 7 to recommend that the Town Council revisit and support AB 2517, which would require five-year reviews of local Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps and allow higher hazard classifications for parcels with multiple designations. It also recommended commissioning a sound survey to assess whether audible emergency alerts could supplement notifications in Los Altos Hills.
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The committee is urging the Town Council to reconsider its position on a state fire-safety bill and support stronger public input and periodic reviews of wildfire hazard maps. The committee also wants technical information on whether large outdoor speakers could improve emergency warnings. Staff priorities include hiring a full-time emergency manager and improving AlertSCC as the primary mass-notification system.
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