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ELI <br />uxweanrovno <br />The goal of the Safety Element is to eliminate and minimize risks associated with natural and <br />man-made hazards including floods, droughts, earthquakes, fires, and climate change. By <br />assessing and preparing for levels of risk, the City can endure the range of safety hazards and <br />adapt to changes over time. <br />The Safety Element is a mandated component of all general plans in the State per Government <br />Code Section 65302(g). This element will address safety issues related to natural disasters and <br />environmental hazards. Safety goals and policies related to police, fire, and health services can <br />be found as part of the Public Services Element. <br />Community Considerations <br />Through the community engagement process for this General Plan, participants identified <br />numerous safety considerations and values that they believe should form the basis of and be <br />addressed by this element. Specifically, participants highlighted the following topics, areas of <br />concern, and community strengths that should are addressed by this Element: <br />• Mitigation of environmental vulnerabilities <br />• Flooding <br />• Hazardous materials <br />• Seismic hazards <br />• Resilient utility system <br />General Plan Policy Framework 65A-49 43 <br />