Increase in capacity needs. That increase was not only an increase in terms of place, meaning identifying the opportunity to provide conditions where we can find physical assets for individual space, but also the appropriate number of people to help support individuals and needs and of course the up procrit number of personal protective equipment that is foundational and essential to safely providing that care. As we move forward on march 19 of this year, we with intention began a process a new to identify those foundational components so we can meet the needs of those that need to access hospital care and receive high quality care in the state of california. Also to look to utilize our existing hospital footprint, the capacity that exists within a hospital setting and within the larger hospital campus setting to build capacity. In addition to that, of course, we look to identify alternative care sites all throughout the state of california. You may recall a few months back we talked a
Work on a more normal basis, well continue to try to meet remotely so that we can play our part in slowing the spread of covid19. I want to also announce a couple of reminders to the conduct of this hearing. Members should keep their video feed on as long as they are present in the hearing, and members are responsible for their own microphones. Just be mindful that you probably have a little bit more responsibility than usual than if we were in a regular meeting space. And please keep your microphones muted unless youre speaking and finally if members have documents they wish to submit to the record, email them to the committee clerk. But if you dont have it, we can make sure you do get it. I welcome you to the science, space and Technology Committees First Virtual hearing. Today were discussing the impact of covid19 on the Fire Service Community and how we can best leverage existing federal programs to expedite assistance to Fire Departments during the pandemic. I appreciate our witne
First responders during the coronavirus pandemic. The house sign space and Technology Committee is hosting. You are watching live coverage on cspan. We can understand more clearly what we are facing. Significant n to local estate tax revenue. And other sources of support for Fire Departments. Facing some departments the hardest decision for firefighters in this crisis. We are in the middle of this health guide trips Health Crisis that at the same time the country is addressing longstanding racism. We are also in the early days of [inaudible] paul. Are not on mute, im sorry . [beep] ok. Thismain in the middle of health and economic crisis at the same time our country is confronting racial injustice. On top of that, we are in the early days of an honest wildfire hurricane season. This is a time of great uncertainty. , people are counting on us to ensure our First Responders have the tools and support they need to do their job well and safely. I look forward to Todays Congress andout help
You can watch the rest on the website cspan. Org. We leave it to take you bye to capitol hill for a hearing on traumatic brain injuries in the u. S. Military. Youre watching live coverage of the Senate Armed Services Company Hearing on cspan3. Okay. I just got started here. Service members put their lives and their health on the line when they put on their uniforms. In return we have a profound responsibility to make sure that the nation is doing all that it can to keep them safe, to prevent battlefield and training casualties and to provide the best possible care. We are holding this hearing. Are we there . Good. We are holding this hearing because dod is not meeting the responsibilities when it comes to traumatic brain injuries and other injuries that result from firing weapon. Injuries from blast over pressure, the pressure that is caused by a shock wave that exceeds normal atmospheric values have been the signature with wounds of the war with iraq and afghanistan. But, there are al
You can watch the rest on the website cspan. Org. We leave it to take you bye to capitol hill for a hearing on traumatic brain injuries in the u. S. Military. Youre watching live coverage of the Senate Armed Services Company Hearing on cspan3. Okay. I just got started here. Service members put their lives and their health on the line when they put on their uniforms. In return we have a profound responsibility to make sure that the nation is doing all that it can to keep them safe, to prevent battlefield and training casualties and to provide the best possible care. We are holding this hearing. Are we there . Good. We are holding this hearing because dod is not meeting the responsibilities when it comes to traumatic brain injuries and other injuries that result from firing weapon. Injuries from blast over pressure, the pressure that is caused by a shock wave that exceeds normal atmospheric values have been the signature with wounds of the war with iraq and afghanistan. But, there are al