5.1.1 Introduction

Central to any public plan is the importance of protecting the health, safety, and security of the citizens. The health and safety element addresses community health as well as the protection of the community from any unreasonable risks associated with the effects of geological hazards, including subsidence and slope instability; flooding; wild land fires; hazardous materials and waste; human-induced hazards; and general emergency. By providing guidance to implement preventative and reactive measures for integration within planning activities, the city can promote the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens more effectively and more comprehensively. The health and safety element of the Surprise General Plan 2030 is divided into three distinct sections: community wellness, prevention and response.