URBAN RURAL INTERFACE
 

Population density vs available or planned supportive services

Long term availability and cost of water

Backup systems for loss of utilities, water, and fuel

Availably and funding for police, sheriff and fire responders

Response time of first responders

Availability of ambulance and air ambulances and transport times to hospitals

Level of understaffed first responders and medical personnel

Management of wildlife - bear proofing garbage cans, wildlife danger to young children and pets, etc.

Emergency and evacuation routes

Mutual aid agreements between first responders

Smoke pollution

Environmental allergens

Firewise, Firesafe, and other community groups to support mitigate fire dangers in home/yard

Appropriate vehicles for roads

Special health concerns with emergency evacuations/support

Communication available by internet/cell/landlines in an emergency

Road/driveway maintenance

Septic tank maintenance

Local use of firearms', target practice

Water rights disputes between neighbors

Level of community lawlessness

Local political support for residents

Racial profiling

Gang activity

Illegal and legal drug activity

Change in agricultural land use and zoning

Availability of water delivery

County/city leash laws

Increased housing shortage

Uninsurable homes/property

Investment costs and availability of alternative power sources

Adequate planning of communities for roads/utilities/emergencies/etc.

Support for senior citizens (transportation, food, housing, etc.)

Community volunteer involvement to address important issues

WiFi connectivity and sensitivity to EMF