11.7 Safety and Protective Services

Principle

Design and build St. Albert to enhance safety and security.

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St. Albert is consistently ranked as one of the safest cities in Canada. The city’s protective services include fire and emergency medical services, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and municipal enforcement, who work closely with the community to support safety, security, and health. The following policies support safe neighbourhood design and facilitate the efficient movement of emergency vehicles and residents.

Policies

11.7.1.

Locate appropriate emergency services in future development, including new Neighbourhoods, new Employment Areas, and areas intended for intensification.

11.7.2.

Ensure that new development facilitates appropriate fire and police response. Sites for additional fire halls and other emergency services, where required, may be identified and protected in Area Structure Plans and Area Redevelopment Plans.

11.7.3.

Ensure neighbourhood design includes multiple opportunities for access and egress to facilitate safe and efficient evacuation.

11.7.4.

Facilitate safe and adequate emergency services access to Neighbourhoods through highly interconnected street networks and by considering emergency vehicle access during street design.

11.7.5.

Support the location of emergency services throughout the city, in response to changing built form and demographics, for an efficient municipal protective services network.

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