Horse Fire puts Reverse 911 System to the test

By Thomas Fudge / Science and Technology Reporter, KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published July 30, 2006 at 9:00 PM PDT

This story was published more than 18 years ago.

San Diego County's Reverse 911 system can notify large groups of residents about an emergency. Host Tom Fudge talks to San Diego County officials about its use during the Horse Fire.

San Diego County's Reverse 911 system is a way to notify large groups of residents about an emergency. Host Tom Fudge talks to San Diego County officials about its use during the Horse Fire and the possibility of an even better system in the future.

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Greg Cox is San Diego County Supervisor for District 1.
Ron Lane is director of the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services .

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A journalist with 30 years of experience, Tom covers science and technology stories for KPBS' platforms. He has received recognition for his outstanding work in hosting and public affairs reporting from the Unity Awards, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, and the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

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