To the editor: One key discovering within the McChrystal Group report is, as a consequence of the truth that the Eaton fireplace was fought completely at night time with winds that pressured all plane to be grounded, the primary responders have been left with out a hen’s-eye view of the hearth and couldn’t monitor its total motion (“‘Excellent storm’ induced botched evacuations throughout lethal Eaton fireplace, investigation finds,” Sept. 25). This lack of aerial view appears absurd at the present time. The Nationwide Oceanic and Atmospheric Company has satellites that particularly monitor wildfires and help in monitoring their motion.
In accordance with its web site, NOAA satellites “excel in fireplace detection, mapping, environmental influence evaluation and help for firefighting efforts. … Actual-time knowledge aids firefighting companies in making knowledgeable selections.” The Hazard Mapping System presents a complete view of present fireplace situations and is publicly accessible to supply every day updates on fireplace places and standing.
NOAA collaborates with NASA and the U.S. Forest Service to share crucial data. So then, why aren’t cities and counties collaborating extra and getting data from NOAA in emergencies just like the Eaton fireplace?
Wendy Prober, Tarzana
