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<br /> <br />PUBLIC HEARING DRAFT SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 <br />and adequate resources in place for effective emergency response <br />various scenarios. <br />2)Continue to coordinate with Harris County and other local jurisd <br />to promote better regional evacuation planning. <br />3)Ensure adequate City representation on the Local Emergency Plann <br />overall progress and effectiveness is routinely evaluated. <br />4)Continue to encourage and participate in regular and challenging <br />simulated emergency drills in coordination with the LEPC and oth <br />appropriate entities to ensure a high level of readiness and to e <br />the adequacy of emergency response plans. <br />5)Continue to coordinate closely with the LEPC to maintain an up-to-date <br />list of hazardous waste handlers and other facilities that could <br />experience toxic material releases or other dangerous situations <br />severe weather. <br />6)In coordination with the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) an <br />LEPC, continue to maintain or expand emergency notification capa <br />to ensure citizen safety during and after natural and man-made <br />emergencies. This includes supporting the emergency siren system, <br />Community Awareness Emergency Response (CAER Line) telephone <br />system, Connect-CTY, Radio Station AM 830, and the system alert <br />beacons, among others. <br />7)Continue City support for OEM and LEPC school and community <br />outreach programs, e.g., Hurricane Awareness Week, Storm Surge <br />Markers, Shelter-in-Place signs in parks, neighborhoods, and along roads; <br />and the emergency preparedness guides, as well as special events <br />as the Health and Safety Fair, Sylvan Beach Parade, the Neighbor <br />Centers Inc. Community Health Fair, and Christmas on Main Street <br />among others. <br /> <br />Focus Area 4 Need for Increased Sustainability <br />In recent years, there has been a renewed awareness and emphasis <br />sustainable development practices. There are many approaches to <br />improved sustainability, one of which is the design and construc <br />(or redeveloped) building sites. Infusing Best Management Practices <br />and providing incentives for good design will move the City towa <br />responsible development / redevelopment outcomes. Many of these <br />techniques also have the added benefit of enhancing community ch <br /> <br />Key Planning Considerations <br />Key planning considerations to maintain and improve public safet <br />include: <br />1)Increasing water conservation through the use of Best Management <br />Practices (BMPs), Low Impact Development (LID), water conservati <br />3.22 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />