General Plan New Environmental Justice Element and Disaster Preparedness and Safety Element Update

The proposed project consists of a focused update to the City of Berkeley General Plan to update the Disaster Preparedness and Safety Element and add a new Environmental Justice EJ Element. The purpose of the Disaster Preparedness and Safety Element is to protect Berkeley’s residents, businesses, and natural environment from the impacts of natural and human-caused hazards while building long-term resilience to climate change. It establishes a clear framework for reducing risk, safeguarding criti...