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<br /> create long-term fiscal and economic challenges for the city �1J i -'�, '.°' s�
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<br /> Strong and Trusted Government--The Mayor's Office,City Council, Public Works, Police, Fire, Office of Emer-
<br /> gency Management and other city departments consistently maintain a strong public presence through outreach
<br /> and community events.
<br /> Strong Economy and Fiscal Stability--Everett has a strong economic base that enables it to prepare for and
<br /> recover from hazardous events.
<br /> Community Emergency Response Support--The Community Emergency Response Training(CERT) program
<br /> has successfully trained over 500 CERT graduates throughout the city.CERT volunteers help conduct public out-
<br /> reach and education.
<br /> Well-Developed Neighborhood-Based Public Outreach Network--Through public outreach from the
<br /> Office of Emergency Management,the commitment of the Office of the Mayor, and the support and partnership
<br /> of the City Office of Neighborhoods, Everett has improved its capacity to share information and educate the
<br /> population.
<br /> Stable Topography--Everett forms a peninsula of elevated stable ground,comprised of hardened soil
<br /> compressed under a series of glaciers.This forms a stable base for the built environment.The most vulnerable
<br /> areas,are the steep slopes and thin coastal floodplains that border the water.
<br /> Inter-`Island'Connections--Earthquakes and winter storms can isolate neighborhoods,creating"islands”
<br /> within the city.Although Everett is susceptible to isolation caused by hazard events,the availability of many
<br /> alternative forms of transportation strengthens the community's resilience and provides connections among
<br /> these islands.
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