NEWMAN — In a decisive move to strengthen community resilience, the Newman City Council has adopted the Health and Safety Element Update, a measure designed to address the city’s most pressing environmental and man-made hazards.
This comprehensive update, mandated by state law, outlines strategies to mitigate threats ranging from seismic activity and flooding to hazardous materials exposure and climate change-induced risks.
The adoption of the resolution marks a pivotal step in safeguarding Newman’s residents by incorporating findings from key regional and state safety plans…