Safety Element Update

What is this Project?

The Safety Element update will plan for the harm posed by climate change and natural hazards. A safety element is a required section of the general plan that identifies potential natural and human-caused hazards that could affect residents, businesses, and services in the community. 

The purpose of the Safety Element is to establish a framework that anticipates these hazards and prepares the community to minimize the risks of these hazards.

Hazards included in a Safety Element can include wildfire, flooding, earthquakes, landslides, extreme weather, sea level rise, pests and diseases, human health hazards, hazardous materials, and others. State law directs the inclusion of certain hazards, topics, and components as shown in the Safety Element Update Per State Law figure.

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