FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2017, file photo, the Tubbs wildfire burns behind a winery in Santa Rosa, Calif. A state fire investigation's conclusion that Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. equipment was not to blame for a deadly wildfire in Northern California wine country could complicate the utility's plans to file for bankruptcy. State investigators said Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, the 2017 blaze that killed multiple people and destroyed more than 5,600 structures in Sonoma and Napa counties was caused by a private electrical system. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
District 3 Supervisor Shirlee Zane shares her initial reaction to the release of the Tubbs Fire report, the disappointment and anger fire survivors may be feeling after this result, the financial implications for fire victims and the community at large, her suggestions for people experiencing stress and anxiety over this latest news, details the fact that the liability lawsuits against PG&E will still go forward, she shares the California Helpline at (707) 608-8805 if you ever need mental health help, and discusses the questions she has as proceedings continue forward: CA Helpline 608-8805:
Santa Rosa Mayor Tom Schwedhelm shares his first reaction to the Tubbs Fire report released yesterday, what he has heard from Santa Rosa residents in regards to their reaction to the news, how they are in the preliminary stages of reading the entire report and planning appropriately for the community, as a former law enforcement officer, Tom shares his knowledge of investigative procedures and how in-depth it can become, the knowledge they’ve gained from this report when it comes to future fire safety, and why fire survivors should attend the next Santa Rosa City Council meeting on January 29th:
Sonoma County 1st District Supervisor, Susan Gorin, shares her initial reaction to the Tubbs Fire report, how her constituents have responded to this news, the financial complications that this brings to so many people, in her opinion, Susan responds to whether the finding from this report will affect the number of people moving away due to financial or emotional issues, and how FEMA has fallen short on reimbursing fire victims:
California State Senator Mike McGuire describes his first reaction to the Tubbs Fire Report, whether he feels like the timing of the release is suspicious, what he wants to see next from PG&E, what he believes will happen with the bankruptcy case, the items he feels we need to push to improve fire prevention and fire response, and the number one thing on his to-do list: