California Poll Says Many Think Fire Dept. Was Unprepared For Wildfire

The poll, said that 55% of local residents thought authorities were not ready for the disaster. The poll also showed that 32% of San Diegans said that no amount of preparation would have been able to decrease the damage done by the brush fires.
Dec. 9, 2003
The poll, said that 55% of local residents thought authorities were not ready for the disaster. The poll also showed that 32% of San Diegans said that no amount of preparation would have been able to decrease the damage done by the brush fires.
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