Regulation are expected to come out of todays white house meeting, President Trump promised tougher background checks and Mental Health screens for gun buyers. His comments came as students stage protest the walkouts across the country renewing your coat demands for stricter gun laws. Reporter the president spent a lot of time listening to families and students about what they went through and also what they want to see lawmakers do. He did not lay down any specific policy during the meeting but he said he would consider and number of things around the same time students at schools across the country walking out of their classrooms. One week after the nations latest School Shooting, hundreds of students and staff gathered at the state capital in florida to demand change. To not change the law in our time of need would be huge disservice to the 17 dead. 13 dead in columbine, 26 dead in sandy hook, 50 dead in orlando, 59 dead in las vegas. This is to every lawmaker, no longer can you take money from the nra, no longer can you fly under the radar doing whatever it is you want to do because we are coming after you. Reporter across the country students may similar demands protesting and walking out of their classes. Spector news to be a background check in order for people to buy again because now it is out of control. Reporter it seems they have the country in this washingtons ear. The president hosted his session today, the topic, improving school safety. There are many ideas that i havent many ideas of others and we will pick out the strongest ideas and we are going to get them done. Reporter President Trump has signaled he is open to tighter gun laws. Sources say he is talking about and considering the idea of raising the minimum age in order to purchase the gun and yesterday he directed the department of justice to band bump stocks he device used during the las vegas massacre. The president also seem to immediately embrace the idea of stricter background checks. Any idea how soon any of these ideas that the president seems to support might actually become your reality . Reporter no clear timeline at this point. He did say very clearly that stronger background checks is something he would get done when he spoke with the idea that another student and parent brought up about potentially arming teachers. That he said was something that would be discussed. The most definitive thing we heard him talk about was background checks but when it comes to when we might see that the white house has not given any indication as to if or when policy might follow. More from the listening session at the white house. About 40 people attended the meeting including six students from parkland, florida and their parents. Terrence of children killed in the School Shootings at Columbine High School in colorado in Sandy Hook Elementary School in connecticut also attended. The president listened as the young survivors from florida spoke out. I was lucky enough to come home from school, unlike some other classmates and teachers. It is very scary, maybe compromise on some solution so no child, person will ever have to go through something so horrific and tragic. Along with stronger background checks the president suggested allowing concealed carry of guns by School Teachers on campus would help protect students. Several students expressed support for President Trump and said they believe the white house will do the right thing. In the bay area there were demands for gun law reforms. More than 50 students walked out of class at Alameda High School and marched to the street. Some parents joined the teenagers Holding Signs that read, enough and never again. What issue the students Want Congress to take up it was a ban on assault rifles like the one used by the teenage shooter in parkland, florida. The details this afternoon as we learn about how authorities in Southern California prevented what couldve been another mass shooting at high school. Alex savidge now with more. With an officer who likely prevented the tragedy. Reporter it was they tip from the School Security guard that allowed authorities to stop this plant attack at high school in whittier just outside of la. During the News Conference the short time ago authorities unveiled collection of weapons including two ar15 assault rifles found at the students home. Days after the massacre in parkland, florida is Security Guard at El Camino High School in whittier over her troubling comments made by his 17year old student. The teenager suggested he was plotting is similar mass shooting. The la county Sheriffs Department was able to stop the student from carrying out the attack taking young men into custody. The sheriff this morning described the student as disgruntled, upset about the dispute with the teacher. The Sheriffs Department took his threat seriously. Indications where he was moving in that direction. We have to go with what we have to work with. Our main interest was to avoid anything like that happening to be able to set the tone very clearly for anybody else watching that we do not tolerate any kind of violence or threats on any school campus. He was angry with a teacher issue but is cell phone in class. He was not allowed to go to her class the next day. Authorities reporter authorities are not identifying the student because he is under age. The teenager is facing in charge of making criminal threats. The students brother was also arrested for possession of illegal weapons. Authority say one of those ar 15s was not registered. The la county sheriff is thankful for the Security Guard who alerted authorities to this plot and he is urging everyone to report any similar threats. To the growing problem of car breakins in San Francisco. Today the city top prosecutor outlined it one milliondollar plan to keep the thieves the way. Henry lee is live with more on the district attorneys new plan. Reporter the da did lay out a three. Plan. He said it will cut down on car burglaries in San Francisco by 20 . At eight News Conference, the da said he wants 1 million to fund a dedicated auto burglary tax force task force that will include crime analyst and investigators. We have one investigator doing the work and that is not enough. Reporter the da city has established the 24 hour tip hotline and website for people to report breakins. The alaniz 4155137737. If you have photographs or descriptions of people that you can give us, then we can share with the police. This is not a replacement for the police report. Reporter the third part of the plan is to push for people to register their surveillance cameras as part of a Citywide Network that way investigators can capture images and video of suspects. The da that will be up to the mayor and board of supervisors to secure funding. The supervisor said the proposal makes sense. They will get to see the pattern across the city and realize who the big regular offenders are. I would be open to finding it dedicated unit. Reporter the overall strategies for Law Enforcement in the community to cooperate in combating car breakins. There almost 30,000 car burglaries in San Francisco last year where roughly 3 to 4 breakins each hour. It is an epidemic. It will require that we work together. Truck that remains that means you monday people how they can avoid becoming victims. To educate midges visitors making sure there not living belongings and their car, making sure we work with our Law Enforcement. Reporter the proposal was submitted to the city today. In three years they hope to funnel make car burglaries they manageable problem and not an epidemic. Coming up at 5 30 mixed reactions to the proposal, is it worth 1 million . The tip hotline, 4155537337. Do not want to sound like skeptic but one of the things that seems to be an issue is we are going to be advertising to tourists who come to San Francisco to take care of their property because there are a lot of car burglaries in the city. Tourism is the number one business in San Francisco. Now we are telling everybody, it is reality but seems like turn off for somebody who wants to come to San Francisco. That might be true but Authorities Say it is worth repeating over and over. You do not want your vacation ruined if you come to the city not knowing about the situation. You can have all your belongings taken away. It has been one year since the devastating coyote creek flood again san jose. We are going in depth hearing from victims year later and learning what has been done to try to prevent this type of disaster in the future. He was a powerful figure whose message on life and spirituality reached millions. And look back at the legacy of billy graham. Who are these people . The Energy Conscious people among us say small actions can add up to something. Humongous. A little thing here. A little thing there. Starts to feel like a badge maybe millions can wear. Who are all these caretakers, advocates too . Turns out, its californians its me and its you. Dont stop now, its easy to add to the routine. Join Energy Upgrade california and do your thing. President trump is among those paying tribute to evangelist billy graham. The 90 and the 99yearold passed away this one. The president to the the great billy graham is dead. Theres no be like him and he will be missed. Very special man. Reporter brett breyer takes look back at the life and times of the pastor who toured and preached almost 200 countries. Jesus said the broad road leads to destruction and justice and the other relates to heaven. Truckee preached two more than anyone in the history. And evangelist who touched tens of millions called by some the protestant pope. The world was his pulpit. Spoke never dreamed they would be night like this in my life. Reporter the reverend billy graham said he first felt the spirit at age 16 after hearing and evangelist preaching charlotte, north carolina. Soon after graham left his familys dairy farm and went to Bible College in florida where he started preaching on the streets of tampa. They have the place where this saloon keeper threw me out into 8 and tell me never to come back. Reporter he received a warmer reception from ruth bell. The two married in 1943. As their family grew so did his ministry. There are problems of sin and habit that cannot be solved outside the person of our lord jesus christ. Reporter 1949 tent revival drew national attention. Is real wondered further from god. Reporter around the world clouds crowds begin filling stadiums come into her message about jesus christ and his heavenly father. I want to tell you about god. Reporter graham became the confidant of presence. He prayed at seven inaugurations. Although he was asked many times to run for office, graham said he was never tempted, he just wanted to preach which he did into his 80s. Have no plans to retire. The lord may have plans. Reporter parkinsons disease slowed him down. I think god sent it to me at this stage to show me that i am totally dependent upon him and when i go into the pulpit to preach, i may have to have help getting to the pulpit but when i get there i can sense the presence and power of the lord. Reporter he lived his life with a sense of humility and integrity that endeared him to billions worldwide. Reaching more than two bill 2 billion people on person, and on television. With his death his efficient his ministry passes on to his family. His son franklin and daughter anne. Was started in the tent is turned into the largest ministry in world history. Billy grahams long active life has come to an end. His message has not. If you remember nothing that i say tonight except one thing, god loves you. The cold air they sink into the bay areas affecting other parts of the country. Extreme weather has hit several states and unfortunately with deadly consequences. It will be chilly again tonight. Not as cold but there will be the chance of sprinkles for tomorrow. I will give you time one what to expect. And here you have a banh mi inspired Fried Chicken sandwich. Youd never find this at a Fast Food Restaurant its a good thing. Is that right, martha . Why dont you try my asian Fried Chicken sandwich . Its made with crispy Fried Chicken strips, crunchy asian slaw and a Gochujang Mayo all on a toasted baguette. Security get him you afraid of a little competition . You want to go to war with me, jack . Do you really . Oh my gosh what i cant smell i cant smell introducing my food truck inspired sandwiches. Only at jack in the box. Ed report shows that Sonoma County was not prepared or equipped to alert people in harms way during the october wildfires. The office of Emergency Services from the state of california has completed its review of the countys warning system. According to the Santa Rosa Press democrat the agency said emergency staff was not fully trained on how to alert people at risk and Emergency Response agencies in the county were uncoordinated. County officials have technology that couldve reached thousands more people through their cell phones but did not use it because they were unsure if it would alert the entire county instead of just those in danger. Temperatures across the bay area climbed a bit today and now other parts of the country are dealing with frigid temperatures. Nine people were killed as storms moved across the country. Parts of texas all the way to new york are in risk of flooding. Reporter folks across most of the country are experiencing wild weather. The massive and deadly storm system is bringing severe flooding from texas to the great lakes. Every rainstorms combined with melting snow to blame. Crews in the any use boats to evacuate residents from homes. I was planning on staying until they came up and said they want everybody out. Reporter authorities in illinois going doortodoor to help with voluntary evacuations is whether the water continues to feel streets and homes. Officials warning drivers to avoid flooded or lowlying areas. People will have to keep it close eye looking for water over the roads. You can, pass. Reporter torrential rainfall in parts of arkansas caused the school bus to get stuck. The rain, snow and ice causing hundreds of car crashes across the midwest, some fatal. It is not all bad. Recordbreaking temperatures delivering an early dose of spring up and down the east coast. It is great, we love it. Everybody is out here walking. Reporter folks are parts of the west missing temperatures 25 to 30 degrees below normal. The weather is not coming to an end. Even snow is on the horizon for several areas affected by the storm. It was sunny out there today. A cold start in a few clouds lingering. Seamster again tomorrow in terms of temperatures. Low 50s, mid50s and plenty of sunshine but also the chance of is sprinkle. Going to pencil and the jet stream as you can see what is going on. This is where all the record warmth is. This is world the weather is that is because you on the side of the trough. Over your where we are we are getting this cool air coming in and that is it. Basically, how we goes how the east coast goes. The dryer we are the wetter they are. It is they curve with the jet stream. I like to make that connection. It is all connected. What happens here affects what happens here. 58 concord, 55 santa rosa. Outside, you can see the beautiful airquality with this pattern. Winter clocking a little more north, a little wind tonight but it will still be cold or cool. I do not think we will see has many upper 20s and low 30s. I think mostly mid30s and low 30s but frosty possibility. Evening chance tomorrow morning for any snow shower or sprinkle. Wednesday evening into thursday morning, fine on the morning commute. Around lunchtime, showers move through. This is the same type of system coming from the north, pretty dry and cold. In the mountains it should be productive to the tune of two inches to four inches of snow. Tomorrow afternoon you see it breaks out but there could be thunderstorm tomorrow or the scattered shower. Donna hamilton in diablo. By friday you are in the clear but then everything changes next week. Next week turns into the more typical Winter Weather pattern. Scattered showers in San Francisco tomorrow morning in the north in the sky cover looks like this. That looks a lot like today. Tomorrow will be almost the same forecast as today. Mid50s, upper 50s in the south bay. 55 kilroy, the six san jose. The five day forecast, and thunderstorm. Things around early next week. More of a wet weather pattern. Tomorrow just like today. Friday is the sunny day and as we head into the weekend, Winter Weather pattern. Next week looks wet. Major League Baseball appears to be backing it proposal to build the new ballpark for the oakland as. The commission talked about his tour of the site during it is conference yesterday at spring training. You call that site it positive because it is located near downtown and along the waterfront. Medford cautions there are numerous obstacles but praised the executives were their hard work in pursuing it ballpark in oakland. The proximity to downtown generally it was a positive. I think any time you have the opportunity to build it ballpark proximate to the water, it can be a break positive. There is a lot of work to be done in oakland in terms of figuring out the more difficult issues. Im not going to dwell on those other than to mention both financing and there are transportation issues with respect to that site that would need good thinking and investment in order to make this site work to its maximum potential. They hope to build it ballpark near Laney College but that was rejected by school officials. Other proposed sites have included eight facility at the coliseum and of course the Howard Terminal at the port of oakland. This week, b. A. R. T. Said that site would be impossible given the proximity to the b. A. R. T. Station in the key infrastructure. One your go today catastrophic flooding destroyed homes and lives in san jose. We talk with coyote creek flood victims about the help they received in the help they still need. An in depth look at the flooding and what has been done the past year to make sure this never happens again. One year ago relentless rain poured down on the south bay causing flooding emergency in san jose. Our biggest concern is the water being released from anderson dam. We know sometime Tuesday Morning it will hit the peak flow. Within 24 hours complete devastation in many neighborhoods. I woke up and the water was coming up and rising fast. Emergency crews rushed to the scene and rescued people. In my 20 Years Experience this was the worst flooding or water rescue disaster ive had to deal with. In the end 14,000 people workforce from their homes following the drenching rains. 500 homes and apartments damaged by floodwaters. This is my life. 80 or later what has been done to improve warnings and protections in an area which was hit by the worst flood in a century. Where much better prepared than we were last year. Your go today coyote creek overflowed its banks causing massive flooding. The floodwaters forced thousands out of their homes and left behind more than 100 million in damage will come to our special on last years floods. For the next half hour we will bring you the stories of people who are affected by the flooding, somewhere still struggling to rebuild. The flooding left homes and cars underwater and threatened lives. We will get some changes that have been made since the flooding. Today officials from the city of san jose, Santa Clara County and the Santa Clara County Water District held an event at rock springs park, an area that was underwater this time of year ago. The until they 400 foot vinyl wall and also with 14 foot levy against the banks of the creek. It is two of the changes that have been made since the flooding. We installed new creek gauges and visible markers to the city of san jose and our residents can better track rising water levels within the creek. Our district crews went into the greeks and removed up to 16 acres of invasive weed second grow so thick it backs up the creek flow. Officials hope these measures will prevent future flooding. Thousands of people and hundreds of families where affected in San Jose City leaders say 18 families are still living in temporary housing. Christian is here to tell us what life is like one year later. It is tough to believe it has one year. It is 80 that few live through will ever forget. Those who where there remember the rain starting in out of nowhere the floodwaters began pouring to the street and into peoples homes. It is bad. Reporter this residents live in this home for more than 20 years and he will never forget the day the water came one year ago. Of course i remember. Reporter that day all he could do was watch the water creep higher and higher hoping it would not flood his home. Finally when the water reached his door and began pouring and he and his family, wife, wife, daughter and granddaughter had to leave and hope for the best. Ktvu was there the day after the flooding when he returned to see the damage. Today what he remembers most is the sludge that was left behind. It smelled terrible. It stunk. For like half your. Reporter the photo it was a toxic soup but they had no choice but to step into it, his deputies said lead to way nasty infection in his toe that took multiple doctor visits any round of antibiotics to clear. It was black. It was terrible. Reporter today his house is at the same location but it is practically new home. 60,000 in repairs and counting. He spent months living in his garage, first pumping the water out of his house and then stripping the walls to the studs replacing everything the water had touched. Everything. The stove, the cabinets, everything. Reporter up and down the block there are homes that are still unoccupied in they have been unoccupied since the flood. For him and his family, leaving was not an option. This is everything for you. Without the house. Nothing. Reporter while he says he will never forget the flood that devastated his home, he cannot imagine living anywhere else. This is my life, if i sell it, i will have no place to go. That is a story being repeated all along the creek but there is a lot of people who have yet to make it home. We were there on the block and sought two or three homes that were unoccupied. They have been that way since this day year ago. It is the lifechanging moment for so many people. You were there that morning when the floodwaters began to rise. I was there with george, our photographer and we were at the golf course first. That is where we started seeing the damage but there was the homeless encampment there and there were people there stranded. We are watching the frantic effort to get them out. The reusing helicopters and pulling the people out. As we wrapping up that is where george sprained his ankle so we got checked out by the paramedics and spent the rest of the day going over to the rock springs neighborhood. He toughed it out but it was amazing watching the devastation in seeing people brought out of their homes, people being brought out in every way conceivable, trying to rescue people. The water came up so fast. There are hundreds of stories just like this along coyote creek. The massive cleanup effort took the entire Community Rallying together but still year later people continue to rebuild. Maureen naylor now on the signs of progress being done. This is the front of my house. Reporter one year after floodwaters engulfed the san jose streets and neighborhoods, work is being done to get back to normal including at this historical on william street. A lot of repairs but we are mostly back to normal. Reporter normal as you can see is being able to see his pool and garage because this is what look like one year ago on february 21, 2017. His surveillance camera was rolling that fateful day with the water started creeping up from coyote creek around 9 30 in the morning. 20 minutes later you see his pool on the left disappear. Then the entire backyard submerged in 30 minutes. That was not even the worst of the flooding. I did not think the water would be 5. 5 feet tall. If we had had any warning or clue, even where building the sandbags they said it was going to crest. Did not krister until about 8 00 at night. Reporter two miles south signs of spring and new life in the rock springs neighborhood. And new apartment complex roof here, freshly painted garage is there and construction on the sewer line is underway. They did a lot of work and did it quickly. Reporter margaret said you would never know her neighborhood was under four feet of water year ago unless you look closely. You can see where the watermarks are. Reporter the fence is not the only reminder of the flood. Neighbor say some cars that flooded have not moved in a year. This one stripped for parts. Ruben showed us how high the floodwaters were where he lived. I woke up and it was like whitewater coming out and started rising fast. Reporter this resident has one big take away. We do not always get all the information from our city, federal, local government so it is on us as individuals to be aware of what is going on. Reporter the first thing this resident did was post on social media asking for help with sandbags. We had 20 to 40 cars coming in dropping off sandbags. This video captured friends and strangers who helped and helped. One year later, they are preparing for the party to thank all those people who showed up when he needed it most. I saw some lady who took all of our electronics upstairs. I do not even know who she was. Reporter the Water District paid for his new fence and he has rebuilt his basement from the floor up. His goal was to have the repairs done by the oneyear mark. We wont have it exactly by the anniversary. Reporter while improvements have been made the work is far from done. The city of san jose expects to spend more than 27 million in the next two years since as some of the projects will not be completed until next year. One one about the 27 million price tag, the city of san jose expects to get reimbursed for the majority of that in the state and federal government. Lowering the flood risk in the future. The changes to help other neighborhoods to avoid being emerged. Up next we look at the steps officials have taken to try to prevent day repeat. Refresh your home and save at ross. Ross has all the home trends for kitchen, living room and bedroom for a fraction of what youd pay elsewhere. For the latest home trends, at big savings youve gotta go to ross. Ross is going all out. All outdoors that is. Youll find everything you need to make your outdoor space your favorite place. And if you want it all for a fraction of what youd pay elsewhere, you gotta go to ross. As we mark one year since of the worst flooding the san jose has ever seen, one question remains. Have sitting Water District officials made sufficient changes to prevent another catastrophe . Jesse geary has been looking for answers. Reporter one year since rock springs in two other neighborhoods were inundated with water, the physical marks remain. The read xa haunting symbol of an evacuation site. The searing question the minds of many, have the city and Water District learned from collective mistakes and made needed changes . Where much better prepared than we were last year. Reporter the deputy city manager said analyzing what went wrong february 2017 started before the floodwaters receded. Over the past year he said the city in the Santa Clara Valley Water District have taken several steps to prevent another disaster. There is a 70 page action plan that list the levels, a lot of command and those for learning residents. We do not have the common understanding of the data and did not have an agreement with the Water District on what was important and went to take action. We have corrected that by collaborating with them. We now have a clear system of watching and warning and preparation for the flood. Reporter the trifecta of high tech and High Touch Solutions is in place to notify residents. Emergency alerts can be sent to people in affected areas via cell phones. Community emergency prepared this. Reporter multiple long range devices can be staged or driven into neighborhoods facing imminent flooding. The omnidirectional speakers can broadcast warning startup 21 mile away. City staffers will knock on doors if an 11th hour attempt to alert residents as needed. For its part the santa clara Water District has changed how much rainwater is held in anderson reservoir. Last year historic downpours pushed water over the spillway flooding the coyote creek and eventually rock spring and Williams Creek neighborhoods and a mobile home park. Since december the district has released water keeping capacity at just 25 . The waters in there from last year. It is adequate. Reporter to make sure does not get overcapacity what did you do . If we get more water we would release the. Trip the Water District is in talks with the army corps of engineers about a memorandum of understanding that could be worked out this week and once the ink is dry will allow the Water District to conduct the 100 year flood Feasibility Study using the Technical Expertise of the army corps of engineers. It is the first step in getting the course help of producing longterm flood protection project. The district has continued routine removal of overgrowth in creek beds and build berms. I believe people can rest easy. It is like the super bowl, everyone knows there is the winner. We have a game plan and it did not work as well as we like but that is what we go back and have continuing rehearsals. Truck some new residents who have moved in after the disaster say good dubious promises fixes will take hold now or in the future. It happened before. It got flooded. They said they were going to fix it but they never did. Are they being serious this time . Reporter with measurable rainfall and rarity this winter it may be several months before inches neighbors learn if the proof really is in the plans. Lets talk more about what the Water District is doing. Where join director richard. Thank you for joining me. You heard people there saying they remain skeptical about the changes that you have made. How are you reassuring them that what happened last year will not happen again . Spoke first of all i have great empathy from the victims of the flood. Ive been through it myself, i lost everything i owned three times. I have worked a lot of disasters. We always hope that everybody is fine today and hope they get housing and our prayers and thoughts are about them. Today i would have a lot more confidence because we now are working so closely together with the city of san jose in the santa clara Water District. Weve had numerous meetings emergency people working together to know what the issues that happened just before like the communications in different meanings of words and so on. We have new flood gauges. Where bringing a lot of confidence i believe to the people who went to the flood last year. Communication is so important when Something Like this happens. Jesse mentioned about the water levels at both anderson and coyote reservoirs being reduced. The city two tested on coyote creek upstream from san jose. How crucial is leaving that extra space . I know we have not had is what it winter as last year but talk to me about the importance of keeping those reservoirs lower. As you know we have to work with the department of Water Resources but you cannot go lower without other restrictions and bureaucracies of different agencies. We did not have all of those approvals. The water came at one time took him over the spillway. Is designed to do that. Rain does not come in increments so today we are keeping the levels lower, we have got that permission in the authority of the things needed and we are monitored very close. Wish we had more rain but right now it is below normal levels and everything is working. Know you had to get the special permission to be able to lower the reservoir level. Is that something you will continue to have to do in the future . That is correct. The dam was built for water supply and it was a certain amount of buffer for flood protection but we are increasing the flood protection monitoring the dam. Damn if you do, damned if you dont and as of right now, the trail system is here. Right now we are ahead of the process because our crease are being maintained in the water levels are down so if the rain does come we are well prepared. Think you so much for taking the time to talk to us. We appreciate it. Mandatory hearing from First Responders. Those special train firefighters who went to work to save lives. We got there and saw that, we were surprise. The First Responders recount the moment the rest to say victims lives. My name is jamir dixon and im a locafor pg e. Rk fieldman most people in the community recognize the blue trucks as pg e. My truck is something new. Its an 811 truck. When you call 811, i come out to your house and i mark out our gas lines and our electric lines to make sure that you dont hit them when youre digging. 811 is a free service. Im passionate about it because every time i go on the street i think about my own kids. Theyre the reason that i want to protect our community and our environment, and if me driving a that truck means that somebody gets to go home safer, then ill drive it every day of the week. Together, were building a better california. Massive amounts of rain seen last year where the reasons for the flooding that is a stark difference from what we are sick this year. To date, san jose has seen less than five inches of rain while at the same time last year they had seen almost 15 inches. For more on the drastic difference where joined by allison, with the Meteorology Department with the san jose state. If youre not getting we do not have to worry about flooding. What lessons are the takeaways from what happened last year when we had all of that rain in the reservoirs were already full . What lessons do you take away from the flooding we saw . We do not have the capability to protect from one year to the next weather we will be rainy next year or dry next year. It is possible we may have to wait for another 10 to 30 years to see this much rain again to test out the new systems. Talk about the new system. The idea that we might get the large amount of rain throughout the winter. What happened last year is it rained early and often. The ground got saturated and when the rainstorm of february 20 came along, the ground was pretty wet. All of that rain would have rolled straight into the creeks and just exasperated whatever else was going on with anderson reservoir. To really reproduce that also dario again, it may not happen for another 10 years. Having a lot of rain is not the problem , it is having the ground saturated and then having rain on top of that. Yes. The saturation was definitely in factor. On the day in question san jose had about two inches of rain and it felt like it very rainy day for us but when you compare that to what happens all the time in places like oklahoma in the summer or in houston with the hurricane last year, two inches of rain is not that much. It is not like it fell in half an hour so we had two inches of rain spread out over the whole day. Still it may be a while until we get another storm coming and give us two inches of rain across the bay area. I hope we get one soon. We would like to see that. The root of the problem is our forecast do not go far into the future. We are lucky to get an accurate prediction a weak in advance if you have a reservoir near capacity after he rainy winter and you do not know theres the major what system on its way in 10 days or two weeks there is little you can do to prevent flooding. Yes. The models will give us the forecast out to about two weeks to maybe three weeks but by three weeks their accuracy is telling off but there is no way to know in november for example if it is going to be wet in january and how you should manage the water, the reservoirs or any other part of the system. People are working hard to try to narrow down those forecasts but we just have not made enough progress yet to be able to provide that kind of information. A lot of work ahead. We appreciate your time allison and i hope you are right and we get more wet weather. Some the most instrumental in helping people affected by the flooding last year were First Responders. Maureen naylor sat down with some of them and has more on what they remember and what has changed to make them better prepared for the next time. Reporter this is what flooded san jose neighborhood look like from above one year ago. Coincide to secure inside really window down and wave your hand. This is what looked like on the ground. Residents woke up with this mess, especially trained firefighters went to work. We got there and saw that, we were surprise. Reporter san jose firefighter paul was one of 32 urban search and rescue team members that waited in to help. He likens it to walking through the Swimming Pool while wearing heavy equipment and says firefighters first walked next to the boats to allow more room for trapped residents. Toward the end you will see we were in the boats because the water was getting deeper. With our life vests on, some of us work floating. Reporter they carried out the elderly and escorted the young and old to safety. In my 20 years of experience this was the worst flooding or water rescue disaster i had to deal with in the city of san jose. Reporter the captain said that only did they max out the metal boat that three times their capacity, he had to split the team out to help rescue at least 10 other people stranded near the golf course a few miles away. We were appealing other teams away to go to people hanging on to trees in the middle the river while the flooding was going on. We needed more people. Reporter he said there were limited in equipment and when he responded to Hurricane Harvey in houston a few months later he experienced how highs stand vehicles can drive to up to eight feet of water. Not only is san jose 80 not only san jose getting one of those vehicles they will get six more metal votes boats along with two jetske type watercraft. This was the big event for us and we are trying our best to prepare for the next and. Not only the san jose for Department Getting more than one dozen new vehicles and boats, every san jose firefighter will get new training and have access to these specialized helmets and flotation devices just in case of another disaster. That is it for us. Thank you for joining us on the special reports. Ktvo fox news at 5 00 is coming up next. My name is julie. Im from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and i was there during the shootching im a survivor. I was actually in the second class room. I was shot at. Sitting right next to the president , survivors of the latest School Shooting tell their stories and ask for change. Good evening,
vimarsana.com © 2020. All Rights Reserved.