ABSTRACT
The emergency ordinances also allowed government workers to enter private properties to collect hazardous waste. The examination of the San Bruno gas pipeline explosion provides countless important lessons for the individuals and agencies involved directly or indirectly in emergency management. The American Red Cross and other aid agencies received criticism about their spending habits and for the lack of public access to their fund distribution methods. While mitigation activities reveal several shortcomings, the response to the San Bruno gas pipeline explosion was generally successful. The immediate response included fire suppression, sheltering, damage assessment, and public information activities. Inspectors then walked the neighborhood to collect information. Within forty-five minutes, everyone, including the damage assessment teams, was asked to leave the area. Victims and evacuees met at Skyline College, where they were required to prove ownership or occupancy in the affected neighborhood with a driver's license. The San Bruno pipeline explosion resulted in a noteworthy outpouring of disaster assistance.
