0BCB94A6B234639D8725847A005C59EC Hearing Summary CLICS/CLICS2019A/commsumm.nsf PUBLICBILL SUMMARY For ALERT FIREINTERIM COMMITTEE WILDFIRE MATTERS REVIEW COMMITTEEDate Sep 19, 2019 Location HCR 0112 Alert Fire - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2019A/commsumm.nsf/0/016D25AD229F...$File/190919 AttachB.pdf?OpenElement 190919 AttachB.pdf 10:48:46 AM Neal Driscoll and Joe Kerr, representing a consortium of the University of California San Diego, the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and the University of Nevada, Reno, presented to the committee. They provided a handout (Attachment B) to committee members. Mr. Driscoll described the ALERTWildfire network, which deploys high definition cameras and a microwave communications network to confirm hazards. 10:55:49 AM Mr. Driscoll discussed the Camp Fire and the changes in atmospheric conditions that have led to the rapid growth of wildfires. In response to a committee member question, he noted the rise in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. 11:05:08 AM Mr. Driscoll demonstrated the use of the ALERTWildfire system in San Diego County over several wildfires. 11:09:40 AM Mr. Kerr discussed the advantages of ALERTWildfire to firefighters and fire agencies. 11:18:57 AM Mr. Driscoll responded to questions from the committee about the scope and reach of ALERTWildfire cameras, and the cost of building such a system in Colorado. He suggested that a pilot in Colorado would include a hub of 20 cameras and cost approximately $1 million.