5.1.2.c Response Discussion
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Providing medical response and protection against crime and risk of fire are primary concerns for city emergency services. Safety for both crime and fire prevention can be increased through land use planning and community design. Fire hazards are further reduced by continued training, application of Fire and Building Codes, and regional cooperation. For the city of Surprise the primary concern will be maintaining efficient services by locating new facilities as the community grows. Other methods that are used to facilitate effective response include: Emergency PreparednessEmergency (disaster) preparedness planning consists of three major components: government actions, private organization emergency response actions, and individual or small group actions. Emergency preparedness planning recognizes that in the first 72-hours after a major disaster people must be self sufficient. Governments cannot provide all of the services that may be needed. Therefore, disaster preparedness involves planning efforts by local government, private organizations, and local groups to identify resources, provide public awareness, and formulate plans about what to do in an emergency situation. The plans that are developed must have provisions for communications, supplies, health care, law enforcement, and disaster relief. In addition, the plans must be revised and updated on a regular basis due to rapid growth and development within the planning area. EducationBlock Watch and other community policing programs that involve citizens improve safety, build goodwill, and lessen the demand on city resources are important. |
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