California Lunacy Thread

[Grand Vol]

surely they can perform better than the inmates from the local jail.

Actually, some of those inmates are damn good firefighters.

 

[NCFisher]

"No ceasefire" meant more destruction of housing and death to those inside. Housing for everyone, guilty and innocent. So yeah he had a point.

If you and like-minded neighbors lob rockets into my yard for decades, you don’t get to play victim because I’m better at it. If you break into my home to rape, torture, kidnap and kill us, the hell with your homes and your depraved tactic of making them, the ‘innocent’ who elected you, your human shields.

You visited this upon them. When I feel secure again, it can stop. That’s the only point.

And you‘ll know how to prevent a repeat, but we both know you will, don’t we?

 

[NEO]

Honestly...

She's not wrong too refuse such a thing. FDNY is entirely structural in their firefighting. They are very likely not trained in the firefighting that needs to be done in LA.

Kinda appears the Cali FD isn’t either.

What they up to now? 31,000 destroyed acres?

 

[Grand Vol]

Yes I do actually.

 

[Grand Vol]

Kinda appears the Cali FD isn’t either.

What they up to now? 31,000 destroyed acres?

Lot of conditional factors there. You know this. The boots on the ground very likely had the training to combat it. But much like the Maui fire, once those winds kicked in, there was little to stop it. Plus, the infrastructure needs were not being met.

 

[Septic]

Allocate those funds for the wildfire victims in California.

Why not both? Funds are fungible.

 

[Septic]

After the hurricanes.

Insurance companies have been doing this for a couple of years in California. They weighed the cost to rebuild against the policies they were using and came in the red each time.

It costs way, way, way more to rebuild in California (also adding in the permit process which is absurd) than just refusing to issue new policies. They may be "losing" money on the front end, but this fire has shown it could easily bankrupt small or medium insurance companies when claims start to get filed. Hell, even the larger ones like State Farm, Nationwide or Liberty Mutual would take a hard hit when you look at the numbers they are projecting.

Not even going into the smoke damage for homes not in the fire directly. Imagine having to replace several hundred thousand HVAC units...

I'd be willing to bet you will see a lot more insurance companies not issuing policies after this is said and done. And those that do will raise premiums to a level not seen ever.

I'm surprised that more companies haven't left CA already. Politicians have denied rate adequacy and used executive orders to force coverage for too long.

Nationwide started non-renewing CA risks a year ago, leaving billions on the table to get out from 10's of billions in inadequatly priced exposure. They've done the same thing in FL and TX for property risks within 5 miles of the coast.

Very few admitted carriers are left writing property in coastal states due to beurocrats using rates as a political tool.

Can't blame them for getting out of States that are loss leaders.

 

[BigOrangeMojo]

Couldn't the NYFD be used to backfill non wildfire responsibility/areas so more local firefighters can be allocated to wildfires?

LA is a huge city in terms of area. Those other areas still need firefighters.

 

[hog88]

Couldn't the NYFD be used to backfill non wildfire responsibility/areas so more local firefighters can be allocated to wildfires?

LA is a huge city in terms of area. Those other areas still need firefighters.

Doubtful since they haven’t had the proper diversity training.

 

[Orangeburst]

LA is converting to an EV Firetruck fleet and yet shutting down the power grid..
Does anybody ever think of consequence?

 

[85SugarVol]

Couldn't the NYFD be used to backfill non wildfire responsibility/areas so more local firefighters can be allocated to wildfires?

LA is a huge city in terms of area. Those other areas still need firefighters.

That’s what I’m saying. Surely they can be used in some sort of capacity that is useful.

They are drafting inmates out of the local jail to support LA fire crews….

 

[Orangeburst]

This reservoir on the Sacramento River has been planned for decades. What’s taking so long?

The Sites Reservoir — a $4.4 billion system to add dams and store more water to be sent south — is still years away from completion.

calmatters.org

An approved proposition yet 15 plus years to complete.

 

[EasternVol]

If you and like-minded neighbors lob rockets into my yard for decades, you don’t get to play victim because I’m better at it. If you break into my home to rape, torture, kidnap and kill us, the hell with your homes and your depraved tactic of making them, the ‘innocent’ who elected you, your human shields.

You visited this upon them. When I feel secure again, it can stop. That’s the only point.

And you‘ll know how to prevent a repeat, but we both know you will, don’t we?

Even if all that was accurate, it doesn't mean Wood wasn't calling for making innocent people homeless.

 

[StarRaider]

Three Hard Truths About California’s Fire Crisis

Climate change makes fires more dangerous. Government competence matters. And preventing catastrophic fires requires expensive, unpopular measures.

quillette.com

 

[StarRaider]

 

[Grand Vol]

They are drafting inmates out of the local jail to support LA fire crews….

This is nothing new...

Conservation (Fire) Camps Program

Read more about how the Conservation Camp Program supports the rehabilitation of incarcerated people in California.

www.cdcr.ca.gov

 

[82_VOL_83]

Water supplies in LA based on Equity and Inclusion. Look at the 2nd article down.

Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises to 16 as Gavin Newsom faces new firefighting funding scrutiny

California authorities have confirmed a new death toll of 16 as wildfires continue to rage around Los Angeles on Sunday. Meanwhile, Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing criticism for approving a budget that slashed $100 million in firefighting and fire prevention funding.

www.foxnews.com

 

[PEPPERJAX]

Why not both? Funds are fungible.

The US has given enough to Ukraine. The citizens of the USA are a higher priority.

 

[Orangeslice13]

The US has given enough to Ukraine. The citizens of the USA are a higher priority.

Oh if only that were true

 

[Majors]

She’s Ghana have to read the room better. Not a smiling situation

 

[BigOrangeMojo]

Just a reminder that no one on the right got onto Gov. Lee for being behind his counterparts in requesting help after Helene in September....

 

[85SugarVol]

This is nothing new...

Conservation (Fire) Camps Program

Read more about how the Conservation Camp Program supports the rehabilitation of incarcerated people in California.

www.cdcr.ca.gov

Indeed.

One might reason that if inmates can support LA Fire Crews, so too could FDNY.

But as LA clearly has everything under control, I guess the issue is moot.

 

[Orangeburst]

Indeed.

One might reason that if inmates can support LA Fire Crews, so too could FDNY.

But as LA clearly has everything under control, I guess the issue is moot.

indeed..a mute point.

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

Ukraine is the most important issue the US faces at this time.

I know you are trolling, but what Puddinhead can do between now and Jan 20th is THE most important and most scary issue.

 

[W.TN.Orange Blood]