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and plans may suggest modifications to existing policies or development of new ones as potential mitigation initiatives. Public Information and Participation Casselberry provides a mechanism for public Information on its extensive website, http:llwww.casselberry.or,ql. The Community OeYelopment Department is responsible for Planning & Zoning, Code Enforcement, Community Redevelopment and Building, and City Codes are available on the depadment's link. There is also public education information available on fire prevention and crime prevention. The Water Restriction policy, for drought mitigation, also is available to the public at: http:llwww, casselberry.orq/PDFslPub Works/Water Restrictions 2001.pdf. A televised special on a local cable station featuring emergency managers from Seminole and surrounding counties, focused on preparedness and mitigation, with call-ins from the public this summer, which was available to viewers in the city. As with other planning efforts, the city will take the opportunity to explain the mitigation planning process to the community and to solicit their input and involvement in the planning process, as well as to provide mitigation awareness and educational information. This may be done through the mechanism of a public meeting or hearing, or through media releases, as well as inclusion of information about other types of hazards on the city website. Casselberry will continue to provide information to the public and provide outreach activities to the community in conjunction with area businesses and other private or non- profit entities, particularly during the hurricane season. Summa~ The City Casselberry has been an active participant in the planning process, making considerable progress in the assessment process particularly. The Task Force recognizes that it will take a long pedod of time and implementation of many if not all of the proposed initiatives approved for this plan, to make Seminole County a truly disaster-resistant community. However, the continuing dedication to the safety and welfare of the community shown by the participants in this planning process will make this ambitious goal possible.