It is Sunnyvale's commitment to incorporate these concerns when determining city action and programs. This sub-element provides information and specific recommendations to guide decisions relevant to seismic safety and safety concerns. This sub-element is one of several documents in the General Plan. The goals and policies of this document affect and can be affected by other sub-elements and are intended to be integrated with them.
Emergency preparedness requires both short and long term planning and implementation.
It is also a continuing educational process. Implementation of this sub-element must also be recognized as ongoing and long term. The citizens of Sunnyvale desire a living environment reasonably safe from natural or human caused disasters. The citizens wish to maintain the basic character of the city. The city has not yet experienced the largest possible flood.