Heat wave:May,2014

       Norcal is experiencing an unseasonal heat wave causing concerns among local fire districts.   Wind driven flames are a menace to property owners and firefighters both.
     We would advise all citizens to raise their awareness of all fire prevention steps necessary to avoid a catastrophe.   BBQ on the deck:   keep some water handy in a bucket, a simple but effective tool to combat a little charcoal misfire.
     Using power tools with a gasoline engine: be alert to sparks, and to the gas can supply.   Be carewful when refueling any tool.
     Working in the woods with a chain saw?  Be attentive to powerlines, power poles, and energy sources above and below the job sites.
     Air conditioning systems draw large power requirements, affecting the grid capabilities.   Use as necessary.
    Stay cool: get in the lake.

Summer is just around the corner.

Mayor leaves town
     The mayor will be on the road again this week.  Back to Washington, DC.  No. not at the White House.  Will attend graduation exercises at George Washington Univ.  The ceremony will be held on campus in the gym.  It's more intimate than the mass event on the Mall.   The Washington Monument reopened this week to visitors after a 3 year closure caused by the unusual event of earthquake that damaged the stone facing of the obelisk.   All repairs have been completed, at around $15 millions, half of which was paid for by donation.   It looks good.