he points to the san bruno gas pipeline explosion in 2010 as an example of problems that occurred when different first responders got on scene. >> all the different fire departments and police come from different cities, so they can't share data. they can share voice sometimes. can't share maps, videos, photographs, status information, things like that. reporter: that's part of what the workshop is about. making sure first responders are on the same page. the work is how best to use open source technology in a disaster event. they're developing the use of simple available technology that people can use that would supplement the work of first responders. like a wi-fi connection like this, solar-powered and contributed to schools and neighborhood response centers. >> we're developing low-cost affordable technology to use to connect people in a social media, even if the cell towers and the internet are down. >> a disaster wi-fi in

he points to the san bruno gas pipeline explosion as an example of problems when different first responders. >> all these police come from different cities. they can't share data. they can share voice but they can't share maps or videos, photographs. >> reporter: that is what part of this workshop is about, making sure all first responders are on the same page. the work of the professors and students is using open source technology in a disaster event. they are developing the use of simple available technology that would supplement the work of first responders. like the wi-fi connection like this that would be solar powered and distributed to other response centers. >> what we are doing is developing low cost portable technology that can be used to connect people in a social media even if the cell towers and internet are down. >> a disaster wi-fi could help neighbors connect each other for help. >> they don't know when this new technology will be available, but this research is being funded by organizations that range from nasa to mobile service providers. >>> disney and abc are making mond

. >> the san bruno gas pipeline explosion is being used as an example of what happens when first responders can't communicate with each. dr. ray is a distinguished physicalow at the university. >> different fire departments and police from different cities, but they can't share data. they can share voice sometimes. they can't share maps, videos, photographs, status. >> this workshop, the third of its kind, hopes hopes to put fit responders on the same page. the work of the professors and students is how to best use low cost, crowd source or open source technology in a disaster event, and they're opening a survivable social media site that people can use that would supplement the work of first responders. week other wi-fi connection that would be distributed to schools and other emergency response centers. >> the same tools to keep in touch with your friends or neighbors or colleagues, would then keep working after we have the earthquake or other large event. >> a disaster wi-fi in neighborhoods could help neighborhood connect with each other for help or update each other during a crisis. th

after the pg&e san bruno gas pipeline explosion that killed eight people and destroyed 38 homes, ntsb concluded one contributing facter was, quote, lax oversight by cpuc. now, two years later the neighborhood started a petition drive calling for the removeal of peavy. governor jerry brown has not responded about peavy, but a common wealth club audience member described the lack of oversight as an embarrassment, asking what would remedy that. >> we have very zealous regulators on the p.u.c. >> i'm shocked and trying to get an appointment with governor brown. >> kathy lives up the street from the blast site. she started the petition drive on change.ro -- org. so far there are only 632 signatures comments go together governor. it's unknown if he's seen them yet. >> the fact have you a problem may create a good news story but shouldn't be unexpected. we're human beings. things happen. and then, we respond. public utilities commission has a important task. industries are under it's supervision. i think it's doing a credible job. >> after problems we make changes to correct them that. is th

san bruno explosion. governor brown has been sigh len the on the issue until now. here is heather ishimaru. >> reporter: after the san bruno gas pipeline explosion that killed eight people and destroyed 38 homes. they concluded one of the contributing factors was lax oversight by the cpuc. now, they have called for a commission drive for remoefl of the commission president. he still hasn't responded about peavey but they described to the lack of oversight as an embarrassment and disgrace and what would recommend day di that. >> i don't agree with that premise. we have very zealous and knowledgeable rh on the puc. >> i'm shocked. i'm trying to get to the point where governor brown. >> kathy lived up the street from the blast site. she started a petition drive and so far it only has 632 signatures. >> the fact you may have a problem make a good news story but it shouldn't be expected. things happen. we are human beings and then we restore it. puc has an important task and complex industries are under it's supervision and i think it's doing a credible job. >> san mateo assemblyman jerry hill was first to call for his removal months ago. >