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Hazmat Response Capacity and Battery Fire Risks
San Mateo
Summary
Councilmember Newsom reported hazmat calls are up more than 50% in the past year, driven by EV and off-market lithium-ion battery fires. The county has established a trust fund to replace the 20-year-old hazmat truck in about eight years.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
A countywide trust fund will finance the hazmat truck replacement in about eight years.
✅Who benefits
All county residents served by the regional hazmat program, including San Mateo, Foster City, and Belmont.
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