Day forecast, we are in the thick of winter for sure, i will be back later in the broadcast with more details. Kathy, thank you. Stay one step ahead of the weather by down loading the cbs philly weather app. Get the latest forecast from our team of meteorologists, down load the app for freon google will play and itunes. Philadelphia police are investigating a serious crash that involved a school bus in hunting park. The bus collided with a car this afternoon that car became wedged underneath the bus. It happened at ninth and the boulevard. There were no children on board that bus, fortunately but one person was injured. Another serious accident this one Near Philadelphia International Airport today it has happened on 291 near the cell phone lot, and it is unclear exactly why that car rolled over, there is no word at this hour of any injuries there. Take a look at this small plane that had to make an Emergency Landing on a highway in north jersey today this happened on route 23, in west
As a last reminder please address Accident Commission you should know that they dont respond to questions during any Public Comment . No order to allow equal time for all. At the end of the comment if he e they may request staff to respond or not. With that on item 2 which is the president report just two quick observations in the interest of one off our supervisors commissioner mcdonnell i want to expedite comboet through as many items as quickly the Zoo Committee has all of the evidence on occasion from meeting at the zee and at city hall well meet anothers city hall for the next meeting. That concludes my comments that i comments from 9 president report seeing none, were on item 3 the general managers report audience deploring borrowing groundbreaking were hosting a groundbreaking on saturday on march 4. Its been opened and san franciscans have enjoyed the festivities we love that park to death but thanks to a over 71 thousand san franciscans have voted for improvements and prepare
Scandal, who collapsed and i just steps away from a district fire station. Internal report concluded firefighters neighbor came to his aid despite pleas from the family. For the first time, you will learn of a firefighter who instead of helping mills went to his month to read. Jay korff travel to the firefighters home in pennsylvania. He worked his sources to find out more. Report, thehing city was a critical finger at five bc firefighters who never responded to cries for help. His name is garrett murphy. Comesnd and firefighter to his defense, tells us tonight competent and compassionate. He blames the firefighter you are about to meet and listen to with a widespread cultural fear, starting at the very top of the Fire Department as to what really is to blame. Report, the city points a critical finger at five d. C. Firefighters who never responded to cries for help. Hes not breathing. I have a person. He 75. Not breathing, not conscious. Multiple sources say that firefighter number one
And trained for an ebola outbreak. But that the public must do its part. Anyone who has recently traveled to west africa and exhibit symptoms like fever, headache, diarrhea or vomiting should call 911 or report to a hospital emergency room. There have already been examples of people exposed to the virus being less than candid about their travel history. Then becoming sick. We cant force people to tell the truth. We can only wish that people act in their own best interest and its in their best interest to be fully forthcoming. Reporter philadelphia paramedics could well be on the front lines of an outbreak. Fire Officials Say their people are trained and equipped but the basic protective outfits required to be around ebola patients. We already have 700. Theres another thousand on order. Reporter how long before those arrive. They should be here within the neck 30 days. Reporter 30 days. Yes. This is the kit. With instructions. Reporter but the Union Representing those First Responders c
Can live together its a teeny snake and big frog. Those are some of the keying species and thats scheduled to gun construction. I want to conclude two upcoming Fire Department we have the top i cant Fire Department february 26th honoring pamela jiern and our signal event on april 25th honoring the Hearst Family a long time supporter in the city and a last year we had an auction and that concludes my presentation is there anyone who wants to make any Public Comment on this item. Seeing none, Public Comment is closed commissioners that was discussion only were on item 7 the recreation and Parks Department budget for fiscal years 20142015 and 20152016. Good morning, commissioners katie. Good morning im here this morning for the commissions approval for fiscal years 20142015 before i get into the meat of my presentation which is focused on the general fund i do want to note that your commission packets included information about the open space fund this year in order to meet our charter re