Bill > AB747

This bill requires local governments in California to review and update their general plan's safety element to identify evacuation routes and assess their capacity, safety, and viability under various emergency scenarios. The bill applies to local jurisdictions that have or will adopt a local hazard mitigation plan on or after January 1, 2022. It also allows local governments that have already adopted certain emergency planning documents to incorporate that information into the safety element rather than creating new content. This requirement is intended to enhance local emergency preparedness by ensuring that evacuation plans are evaluated and updated regularly.