This hearing will discuss the 2025-2026 Civil Grand Jury Report that critiques San Francisco's warning system, highlighting its shortcomings in effectively informing the public. The committee will review the findings and consider potential improvements.
Hearing on the 2025-2026 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "FOG OF WARNING: San Francisco’s Warning System That Warns but Doesn't Inform."
How it got here
The legislation originated from the findings of the 2025-2026 Civil Grand Jury regarding San Francisco's emergency alert system.
The Civil Grand Jury released a report titled 'FOG OF WARNING: San Francisco’s Warning System That Warns but Doesn't Inform,' highlighting deficiencies in the city's emergency alert system and recommending improvements.
The Board of Supervisors' Government Audit and Oversight Committee received the Civil Grand Jury report and mandated city departments to respond by August 17, 2026.
City departments, including the Office of the Mayor and the Department of Emergency Management, submitted their responses to the Grand Jury's findings and recommendations.
The Government Audit and Oversight Committee scheduled a hearing to discuss the Civil Grand Jury report and the responses from city departments.
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