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265 <br /> PUBLIC SAFETY (continued) <br /> Reference was made to the changeover to radio-operated alarm <br /> boxes, and the cost of batteries. Fire Chief O'Brien stated <br /> that the batteries are nickel cadmium and are rechargeable; <br /> that an indicator will show when recharging is necessary. <br /> Mr. Fales added that the radio alarms have been in use in <br /> P"" Redwood Shores, and that there have been no problems. <br /> v Fire Prevention Inspection <br /> Mr. Fales noted that this sub-program will have increasing <br /> importance; that the more that can be put into prevention <br /> technology, the fewer dollars that will be needed for <br /> supppression expense. <br /> CONSENSUS: With reference to the third objective, to increase <br /> public education programs in schools, it was determined by <br /> Mayor Biagi to be the consensus of Council to add, following <br /> "in schools", the words, "and adult population." <br /> Fire Training <br /> Fire Auxiliary Services <br /> Disaster Protection <br /> Chief O'Brien commented on the potential for disaster when <br /> chemicals enter the storm drain system, and his Department's <br /> capability in cooperation with the Department of Public Works <br /> of identifying the locations where the storm drains can be <br /> closed off to avert the danger. <br /> Mr. Fales noted that Diamond offers a sophisticated chemical- <br /> handling school . <br /> Central Communications <br /> Eliminated. Now in Radio Communications sub-program within <br /> Other Administrative Support Programs. <br /> OTHER PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS <br /> Weed Control <br /> Rodent Control <br /> Concern by Council was expressed regarding an apparent in- <br /> crease in sightings of roof rats. Discussion followed re- <br /> garding the fact that bait is still available at fire <br /> stations; that the roof rat is somewhat less of a hazard <br /> than the Norway (sewer) rat; that a poison bait program is <br /> effective only to the point where the rodent becomes immune <br /> to the type poison being used; that they have been in the <br /> area for decades with cyclical increases and declines in <br /> numbers, and that an educational program is really the most <br /> rim beneficial . <br /> General <br /> The question was raised regarding lack of a fire station in <br /> Redwood Shores, and City Manager Fales noted that several <br /> °udget Study <br /> W1/80 <br /> age 7 <br /> .. I <br />