Electromagnetic pulse attacks. Good afternoon, everybody. The committee on Homeland Security subcommittee. Will come to order. The purpose of this hearing is to examine the risk posed by north korea to Homeland Security and recommendations for the department to be better prepared to mitigate these risks. The chair recognizes himself for an Opening Statement. It is no secret that kim jong un and his regime in north korea has ratcheted up tensions with thenitis at an alarming rate. With the knowledge north korea conducted over 20 missile tests on a dozen different occasions between february and september of 2017. Including test of Ballistic Missiles. Many americans and allies around the globe remain on edge. However, americans may rightly wonder about north koreas ability to threaten the homeland directly. Intelligence from the hermit kingdom is inconsistent and limited. Despite the intelligence challenges, information that has been gathered is reason enough for alarm. For example, accor
The rest of the system can continue to supply air to the firefighters if they need it. Unlike the elevators theres no automatic shut off system so your system will be usually and ready for operation. Like that my coworker harry said we opposite moving buildings already under construction those are jobs weve budgeted for and this is how i plan on taking care of myself and my family. It makes no sense given the system works to remove it from believes. The primary purpose is to save firefighters lives. The firefighters as well as the people who make the inside of the building. But all of us pay insurance in addition buildings since 1989 the earthquake in San Francisco weve been installing seismic systems that never get use but does that mean theyre not going to be there . No. Who asked those firefighters not to make those decisions if it saves one life may i ask a question have any of ice your unions taken a position. They have not. Okay. Next speaker. Hello, im john means. Spur supports
Speaker. Hello, im dana and im here to speak on the half that supervisor wiener brought brought up. Closer to the microphone point it at your myth. I spent the summer volunteering with Commission Market that is on between 21 accounting and 22 accounting and seen the transformation. And safety wise ive seen well before the market starts the block is covered with litter and were responsible for cleaning up bio Hazardous Waste and a turn the space into a Beautiful Community area thats save for members to support local businesses and, you know, engage in community events. And during the market its blocked the street is blocked off specifically for pedestrians, children can play i know theres no concern about the cars speeding through the area that often happens once the market is closed. There will be cars waiting to speed through and, yes so just to support the redesign design of bartlett street thank you very much. Im also here to speak on the issue that supervisor wiener spoke about jus
3007 will no longer be required to install a system. This includes the Fire Commission that adopted the proposal earlier this year to choose within the elevator and using the air rescue system. While it will provide a different means of delivering air the Firefighters Want a elevator. This amendment is consistent with the california state fire code which is not recognized for fire safety. Such a elevator can rapid move the firefighters and air canisters up and down the building. The fire system can significantly increase the cost of the highrise projects with an increase to firefighter safety. The only other mandatory jurisdiction other than san jose took the step to have either step consistent with the fire code. We strongly ask you to adopt the San Francisco fire code thank you very much. Next speaker. Good afternoon supervisors. First, let me is im enjoying the day in our beautiful city. Im a retired fire chef for second amendment. I was the fire marshall in phoenix during the late
Hello, im john means. Spur supports the placement of the fire code it allows an exception to the air reaccomplishment system. Pursuant to section 511. 2 subject buildings that are equipped with the elevator and with the Building Code section 3007 will no longer be required to install a system. This includes the Fire Commission that adopted the proposal earlier this year to choose within the elevator and using the air rescue system. While it will provide a different means of delivering air the Firefighters Want a elevator. This amendment is consistent with the california state fire code which is not recognized for fire safety. Such a elevator can rapid move the firefighters and air canisters up and down the building. The fire system can significantly increase the cost of the highrise projects with an increase to firefighter safety. The only other mandatory jurisdiction other than san jose took the step to have either step consistent with the fire code. We strongly ask you to adopt the S