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- b - Geologic hazards in Redwood City are such that most can be avoided , by judicious application of existing development regulations, by application of proposed investigative standards in the Seismic Safety Element, and by reinforcement of the Building Code and Sub- division Ordinance. Correction or mitigation of identified fire hazards is perhaps the most complex in nature, and effort on the part of the private sector as well as local government is indicated. The Redwood City Fire Department in a comprehensive analysis of fire protectionl makes a number of observations which appear to have much validity. Its use as a resource for the fire safety hazard aspects of this element is highly recommended. The correction or mitigation of fire safety hazards includes �the following examples: 1) Updated building codes. 2) Re-evaluation of responsibility for fire detection and supp- ression between the private and public sector. 3) Reduction of man-made hazards through improved structural design or land use practices. 4) A stepped-up public education program. 5) A coordinated, stepped-up code enforcement program. Reduction of the effects of hazards in the natural environment and � the man-made environment will require: 1) Public policy decisions supported by legislation. 2) In certain specific types of hazard areas, increased funding. 3) Coordinated, continuing enforcement programs. 4) Improved, coordinated emergency or contingency planning. 5) A high degree of coordination between related elements of the General Plan, such as Seismic Safety and Transportation elements. V. IMPLEMENTATION This element is only as effective as the degree to which its recommen- dations find their way into local public policy. These policies must in turn be expressed in concrete programs along with requisite funding for certain new programs. It is therefore the recommendation of this element that the City of Redwood City implement the Safety Element through the following categories of ineasures: A. General Plan Element Revisions 1Redwood City Fire Department, 1974 General Plan of Fire Protection; unbound; 13 p.p. ; August 6, 1974.