Public Draft Climate Action Plan Comment Summary
Comment Chapter Page Number Response Action to be Taken 1 The goal should not just be to free ourselves from fossil fuels, but also other unsustainable options like many biofuels. Too often we trade one bad energy source for another. 1 7 No change recommended. No change
2 Move equity to the front of the report to emphasize it's importance and include discussion of the "equity priority communities" identified in the GP 1 7 Add section: "1.3 Equitable Program Implementation
Achieving climate equity will require careful design and execution of policies and programs to improve outcomes for disadvantaged populations in all stages of CAP implementation. When equity is prioritized, climate mitigation strategies can address and lessen existing social, racial, and health disparities.Implementation of this CAP will be guided by two equity guardrails:1. A majority of the local benefits resulting from CAP implementation will be focused in disadvantaged communities by meeting priority community needs, improving public health, building on community assets and values, and increasing community resilience.2. Required measures do not present an undue cost burden on those least able to afford implementation. Financial and technical assistance will be prioritized for disadvantaged communities and sensitive populations, including renters, to allow them to participate in CAP programs and fully realize all benefits.For more details, see Section 5.2." Make change
3 How do we get to net 0 in 2035? 2 23 The CAP provides a pathway to achieve a 9% mass emissions reduction compared to 1990 levels in 2030 and a 63% reduction in 2040. Reaching carbon neutrality by 2035 would require a massive short-term investment in the electrification of buildings and electric vehicles. No change recommended.
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4 Include a list of priority CAP measures 4 26 The CAP will incorporate a section describing and identifying a list of priority actions. These include:
BNC 2.1, BE 1.3, BE 2.1, BE 2.3, BE 2.4, TL 2.2, TL 2.6, TL 2.8, TL 2.9, and CL 2.6.
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5 Making existing buildings more efficient (priority) 4 26 The CAP will incorporate a section describing and identifying a list of priority actions. These include:
BNC 2.1, BE 1.3, BE 2.1, BE 2.3, BE 2.4, TL 2.2, TL 2.6, TL 2.8, TL 2.9, and CL 2.6.
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6 Residential natural gas is priority 4 26 The CAP will incorporate a section describing and identifying a list of priority actions. These include:
BNC 2.1, BE 1.3, BE 2.1, BE 2.3, BE 2.4, TL 2.2, TL 2.6, TL 2.8, TL 2.9, and CL 2.6.
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7 Retrofitting existing buildings is a priority 4 26 The CAP will incorporate a section describing and identifying a list of priority actions. These include:
BNC 2.1, BE 1.3, BE 2.1, BE 2.3, BE 2.4, TL 2.2, TL 2.6, TL 2.8, TL 2.9, and CL 2.6.
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8 Making transit more accessibility (priority) 4 26 The CAP will incorporate a section describing and identifying a list of priority actions. These include:
BNC 2.1, BE 1.3, BE 2.1, BE 2.3, BE 2.4, TL 2.2, TL 2.6, TL 2.8, TL 2.9, and CL 2.6.
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9 Priorities:1) electrification, commercial reach code 2) burnout ordinance 3) fist/last mile solutions and bus headways
4 26 The CAP will incorporate a section describing and identifying a list of priority actions. These include:
BNC 2.1, BE 1.3, BE 2.1, BE 2.3, BE 2.4, TL 2.2, TL 2.6, TL 2.8, TL 2.9, and CL 2.6.
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1 Comment Chapter Page Number Response Action to be Taken 10 Prioritize low hanging fruit to generate momentum for the plan 4 26 The CAP will incorporate a section describing and identifying a list of priority actions. These include:
BNC 2.1, BE 1.3, BE 2.1, BE 2.3, BE 2.4, TL 2.2, TL 2.6, TL 2.8, TL 2.9, and CL 2.6.
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11 Priorities: 1) education and public outreach 2) transit options 4 26 The CAP will incorporate a section describing and identifying a list of priority actions. These include:
BNC 2.1, BE 1.3, BE 2.1, BE 2.3, BE 2.4, TL 2.2, TL 2.6, TL 2.8, TL 2.9, and CL 2.6.
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12 Priorities: 1) green development and remodels 2) provide resources so people know the options and can make the sustainable decision 4 26 The CAP will incorporate a section describing and identifying a list of priority actions. These include:
BNC 2.1, BE 1.3, BE 2.1, BE 2.3, BE 2.4, TL 2.2, TL 2.6, TL 2.8, TL 2.9, and CL 2.6.
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13 Priorities: 1) make transportation more efficient and convenient 2) education and outreach 3) rebates for multi-family retrofits 4 26 The CAP will incorporate a section describing and identifying a list of priority actions. These include:
BNC 2.1, BE 1.3, BE 2.1, BE 2.3, BE 2.4, TL 2.2, TL 2.6, TL 2.8, TL 2.9, and CL 2.6.
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14 Priorities: 1) more robust TDM program with higher % of trip reduction 2) bike and ped plan implementation 3) financial incentives for electrification 4) first/last mile solutions 4 26 The CAP will incorporate a section describing and identifying a list of priority actions. These include:
BNC 2.1, BE 1.3, BE 2.1, BE 2.3, BE 2.4, TL 2.2, TL 2.6, TL 2.8, TL 2.9, and CL 2.6.
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15 Can we increase natural gas surcharges and pay for electricity? 4 27 Public utilities, such as PG&E, establish energy surchages to support public purpose programs, including energy efficiency. No change recommended.
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16 Focus on the commercial emissions 4 30 Strategies BNC 1.1 and BNC 1.2 address new construction. BE 1.6 and BE 1.7 address existing buildings. No change recommended.
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17 Need to balance the needs of industry with the nonresidential electric reach code
4 30 No change recommended. No change
18 Need to change people's mentality - so don't need to require changes but people are equipped to make the right decision themselves - strongly discourage the installation of gas powered equipment/appliances 4 30 No change recommended. No change
19 CALGreen was adopted by the State in 2008 and does not need to be referenced.
4 31 Revise text: "Most building-related emissions are attributable to the existing building stock, which is much less efficient than new construction due to being built when building energy standards were nonexistent (CALGreen was adopted by the State in 2008)." Make change
20 Change "would" to "will" 4 31 Revise text: " Improving existing buildings in South San Francisco will focus on equitable electrification and promoting existing energy efficiency programs offered by utility companies." Make change
21 Define "major renovation" 4 31 The Zoning Code (15.26.020) defines renovations as " a construction project where an alteration includes “renovations” to residential buildings where either: (1) replacement of over 50% of the existing foundation for purposes other than a repair or reinforcement as defined in California Existing Building Code Section 202; or (2) when over 50% of the existing framing above the sill plate is removed or replaced for purposes other than repair." No change recommended.
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22 Retrofit existing buildings; this has significant co-benefits as well 4 31 No change recommended. No change23 Everything building related is most important; offer flexibility and the hybrid model to implementing reduction measures.
4 31 No change recommended. No change
24 Weather stripping is an important action. 4 31 BE 1 strategies focus on retrofitting and energy efficiency measures like weather stripping. No change recommended.
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2 | ShapeSSF: Climate Action Plan
Public Draft Climate Action Plan Comment Summary
Comment Chapter Page Number Response Action to be Taken 25 Concern about the availability of funding, rebates, and incentives 4 31 There are many challenges associated with improving the performance of existing buildings including costs. Improving existing buildings in South San Francisco would focus on equitable electrification and promoting existing energy efficiency programs offered by utility companies. No change recommended.
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26 Charging stations in the future. 4 34 Strategy TL 1.2 seeks opportunities to install additional electric vehicle chargers at suitable public facilities. No change recommended.
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27 More electric charging stations and education series on coyotes. 4 34 Strategy TL 1.2 seeks opportunities to install additional electric vehicle chargers at suitable public facilities. No change recommended.
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28 Incentives/grants for electrical car charging ports.
Advertise/partner with companies for residents
4 34 Strategy TL 1.2 seeks opportunities to install additional electric vehicle chargers at suitable public facilities. No change recommended.
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29 SSF not ready for zero parking for new housing development 4 35 The CAP does not propose zero parking (TL 2.4 Parking Demand Management Strategy). Parking standards are included in the Zoning Code. No change recommended.
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30 City needs easier transportation than we have now. Elderly populations either stay at home or drive
4 36 No change recommended. No change
31 More friendly, cleaner transit 4 36 Strategies TL 2.7, TL 2.8, and TL 2.9 address improved transit service. No change recommended. No change32 Transportation is important; more connectivity between the transportation / transit systems
4 36 Strategies TL 2.7, TL 2.8, and TL 2.9 address improved transit service. No change recommended. No change 33 More connected transit; SSF shuttle is really helpful; more connected plan
4 36 Strategies TL 2.7, TL 2.8, and TL 2.9 address improved transit service. No change recommended. No change 34 Does the city have a count of how many commercial buses operate and/or park in the city? Could it require permits for them? 4 36 This City does not track this information. No change recommended. No change 35 Focus on first/last mile solutions 4 36 Strategies TL 2.7, TL 2.8, and TL 2.9 address improved transit service. No change recommended. No change36 Improve the connectivity between transit systems - ferry, Caltrain, Bart, buses
4 36 Strategies TL 2.7, TL 2.8, and TL 2.9 address improved transit service. No change recommended. No change 37 Infrequent bus service limits ridership 4 36 Strategies TL 2.7, TL 2.8, and TL 2.9 address improved transit service. No change recommended. No change38 How will the ped and bike plan be integrated with the CAP? 4 36 The Active South City Plan is directly integrated in Strategy TL 2.6. No change recommended. No change39 Need more bike education and improved infrastructure to making biking a safer and more attractive option
4 36 Strategy TL 2.6 addresses complete streets and active transportation. No change recommended. No change 40 Encourage bayfront and waterfront access while working to addres 4 36 Strategy TL 2.6 addresses complete streets and active transportation. No change recommended. No change41 More corporate busses they're great. 4 36 Strategy TL 2.2 addresses corporate TDM plans. Strategies TL 2.7, TL 2.8, and TL 2.9 address improved transit service. No change recommended.
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42 Encourage people to walk and use mass transit. 4 36 Strategies TL 2.7, TL 2.8, and TL 2.9 address improved transit service. No change recommended. No change43 What can SSF do to reduce all the idling vehicles on Utah Ave? 4 36 No change recommended. No change44 Local restaurant pilot programs; reduce food waste plastic straws; Flesh out and make this a priority
4 37 SW 1.1 includes actions for edible food waste recovery. No change recommended. No change 45 We do have some gardening, sustainability in schools. Not across all of schools. Share table.
4 37 No change recommended. No change
46 Student project to make food more sustainable. School innovative pilot program.
4 38 Revise strategy SW 1.4 description: "Develop education and technical assistance programs to help all residents and businesses to compost and recycle. Work with the school on educational and pilot programs."
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3 Comment Chapter Page Number Response Action to be Taken 47 More trees 4 41 Strategy CS 2 addresses tree planting and the urban forest. No change recommended. No change48 Urban heat island impact address through urban forest and trees 4 41 Strategy CS 2 addresses tree planting and the urban forest. No change recommended. No change49 Trees - many co-benefits from them; managing is really important - neglected and becomes sad
4 41 Strategy CS 2 addresses tree planting and the urban forest. No change recommended. No change 50 Likes urban forest, more trees in the community 4 41 Strategy CS 2 addresses tree planting and the urban forest. No change recommended. No change51 Like the idea of restoring Colma Creek as an ecological area but would like to pair as an active transportation corridor too 4 42 Strategy CS 3.1 enhances Colma Creek as an ecological corridor, restoring 5 miles of creek ecologies and creating transitional habitat zones to build resilience and ecosystem services. Restoration is completed in conjunction with mobility improvements (General Plan Goal ES-3). No change recommended.
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52 Consider a Sustainability Commission or Department of Sustainability to implement the climate action plan measures to establish a point person
4 45 Add strategy "CL 2.7 Advisory Committee for Sustainability" GHG Reduction Potential:
"Supportive"; Cost: "$"; Co-Benefits: "Resilience"; Responsible Department: "City Manager" "Explore development of an advisory committee to receive feedback on climate and sustainabilityrelated programs." Make change
53 Create an Advisory Committee or Commission for the
implementation and tracking of the Climate Action Plan
4 45 Add strategy "CL 2.7 Advisory Committee for Sustainability" GHG Reduction Potential:
"Supportive"; Cost: "$"; Co-Benefits: "Resilience"; Responsible Department: "City Manager" "Explore development of an advisory committee to receive feedback on climate and sustainabilityrelated programs." Make change
54 Remove "certification" from strategy title 4 43 Revise strategy: "CL 1.1 Minimum LEED certification or equivalent for new buildings" Make change55 Create a showcase home, showing how the sustainability programs work. Provides an opportunity for education - demos 4 45 Revise strategy CL 2.4 description: "Explore the potential for innovative greenhouse gas reduction demostration and pilot programs, including collaborations and partnerships, in each emissions sector (e.g., buildings and energy, transportation, solid waste, water, and carbon sequestration). Consider showcasing homes, businesses, and projects for educational purposes." Make change
56 Tax incentives to be able to purchase the sustainability improvement that they need
4 45 Revise strategy CL 2.5 description: "Seek additional sources of funding to support implementation of greenhouse gas reduction projects, exploring grant funding, rebates, tax incentives, and other incentive opportunities."
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57 Need to consider the costs of the program - these don’t cover 100% of the costs; might not be financially feasible; applications is complicated and hard for people to take care of
4 45 Strategy CL 2.5 seeks additional sources of funding to support implementation of greenhouse gas reduction measures. No change recommended.
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58 Communication and education - equity piece is priority. 4 45 Make CL 2.6 a priority action. Make change59 Landlords and tenants should get different sets of educational and rebate materials. Landlord improvements could result in more costs for the tenants 4 45 Revise strategy CL 2.6 description: "Educate residents and businesses about opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through grant funding, rebates, and other incentive opportunities. Create bilingual materials and provide tailored materials to homeowners, renters, and landlords at a "one-stop shop" e.g., the Library, and through trusted community members and organizations, including churches and the Promotores program. Establish an environmental interpretative program to raise awareness about environmental issues and climate adaptation throughout the city. Partner with SSFUSD to develop and teach a classes on climate change. Develop a green contractor program." Make change
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Public Draft Climate Action Plan Comment Summary
Comment Chapter Page Number Response Action to be Taken 60 Need dedicated one-stop-shop to organize engagement and programs and incentives.
4 45 Revise strategy CL 2.6 description: "Educate residents and businesses about opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through grant funding, rebates, and other incentive opportunities. Create bilingual materials and provide tailored materials to homeowners, renters, and landlords at a "one-stop shop" e.g., the Library, and through trusted community members and organizations, including churches and the Promotores program. Establish an environmental interpretative program to raise awareness about environmental issues and climate adaptation throughout the city. Partner with SSFUSD to develop and teach a classes on climate change. Develop a green contractor program." Make change
61 Connect climate action plan measures to support services through the Library, School District
4 45 Revise strategy CL 2.6 description: "Educate residents and businesses about opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through grant funding, rebates, and other incentive opportunities. Create bilingual materials and provide tailored materials to homeowners, renters, and landlords at a "one-stop shop" e.g., the Library, and through trusted community members and organizations, including churches and the Promotores program. Establish an environmental interpretative program to raise awareness about environmental issues and climate adaptation throughout the city. Partner with SSFUSD to develop and teach a classes on climate change. Develop a green contractor program." Make change
62 School district should have classes on climate change; can the City partner with the school district on climate change issues. Not sure if the school district has education series around climate change 4 45 Revise strategy CL 2.6 description: "Educate residents and businesses about opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through grant funding, rebates, and other incentive opportunities. Create bilingual materials and provide tailored materials to homeowners, renters, and landlords at a "one-stop shop" e.g., the Library, and through trusted community members and organizations, including churches and the Promotores program. Establish an environmental interpretative program to raise awareness about environmental issues and climate adaptation throughout the city. Partner with SSFUSD to develop and teach a classes on climate change. Develop a green contractor program." Make change
63 Outreach needs to be from trusted community members 4 45 Revise strategy CL 2.6 description: "Educate residents and businesses about opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through grant funding, rebates, and other incentive opportunities. Create bilingual materials and provide tailored materials to homeowners, renters, and landlords at a "one-stop shop" e.g., the Library, and through trusted community members and organizations, including churches and the Promotores program. Establish an environmental interpretative program to raise awareness about environmental issues and climate adaptation throughout the city. Partner with SSFUSD to develop and teach a classes on climate change. Develop a green contractor program." Make change
64 Can we provide information to the city’s Promotores to get it out into the community? I also think schools and churches are one of the most effective ways to get info out from sources the community trusts. 4 45 Revise strategy CL 2.6 description: "Educate residents and businesses about opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through grant funding, rebates, and other incentive opportunities. Create bilingual materials and provide tailored materials to homeowners, renters, and landlords at a "one-stop shop" e.g., the Library, and through trusted community members and organizations, including churches and the Promotores program. Establish an environmental interpretative program to raise awareness about environmental issues and climate adaptation throughout the city. Partner with SSFUSD to develop and teach a classes on climate change. Develop a green contractor program." Make change
5 Comment Chapter Page Number Response Action to be Taken 65 bilingual information; providing local organizations the resources to get the word out about the programs
4 45 Revise strategy CL 2.6 description: "Educate residents and businesses about opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through grant funding, rebates, and other incentive opportunities. Create bilingual materials and provide tailored materials to homeowners, renters, and landlords at a "one-stop shop" e.g., the Library, and through trusted community members and organizations, including churches and the Promotores program. Establish an environmental interpretative program to raise awareness about environmental issues and climate adaptation throughout the city. Partner with SSFUSD to develop and teach a classes on climate change. Develop a green contractor program." Make change
66 Consider a "green contractor" program 4 45 Revise strategy CL 2.6 description: "Educate residents and businesses about opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through grant funding, rebates, and other incentive opportunities. Create bilingual materials and provide tailored materials to homeowners, renters, and landlords at a "one-stop shop" e.g., the Library, and through trusted community members and organizations, including churches and the Promotores program. Establish an environmental interpretative program to raise awareness about environmental issues and climate adaptation throughout the city. Partner with SSFUSD to develop and teach a classes on climate change. Develop a green contractor program." Make change
67 Use the built-in, widespread outreach sources we have, like the school district, to get the word out about programs
4 45 No change recommended. No change
68 Social media is a good way to reach people 4 45 No change recommended. No change69 We have to meet them where they are 4 45 No change recommended. No change70 A majority of adults need to buy food. Maybe promotores going to the local grocery and markets once a month to hand out/share/gather info is one tactic? 4 45 No change recommended. No change
71 Also, extending the promotores to other languages aside from Spanish, such as Chinese and Tagalog.
4 45 No change recommended. No change
72 Focus community outreach in the East of 101 neighborhood 4 45 No change recommended. No change73 Provide education to vulnerable communities that emphasizes the why and how it benefits them
4 45 No change recommended. No change
74 Is the General Plan the right place for partnerships discussions? 5 48 Section 5.1 describes the approach to partnerships to implementation the CAP. No change recommended.
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75 Having a feedback mechanism for folks. Individual households can make their own decisions. Example PG&E, Genentech bus - realtime information sharing 5 48 Revise text: "Partnerships are an integral part of CAP implementation. They allow the City to leverage existing programs and funding opportunities and take advantage of state and regional efforts. Many of the programs and incentives outlined in the CAP will come from the utilities including PG&E and PCE, CalWater, and SSF Scavengers. Furthermore, creating these partnerships will help the City stay updated about new program development and foster relationships to improve data collection processes. The City will work with the providers to provide real-time information on resource use to help individuals make decisions about their activities." Make change
76 Collaborate and form partnerships with regional agencies - PG&E, Caltrain, PCE, ABAG, sustainable San Mateo county, one shoreline 5 48 Section 5.1 describes the approach to partnerships to implementation the CAP. No change recommended.
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Comment Chapter Page Number Response Action to be Taken 77 Concern about the cost burden to residents and businesses of implementing these building upgrades
5 49 Section 5.2 describes the approach to equitable program implementation in the CAP, including two equity guardrails. No change recommended.
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78 Worried that property managers and building owners would pass through the cost of upgrades to renters - need to write protections into the ordinances when adopted 5 49 Section 5.2 describes the approach to equitable program implementation in the CAP, including two equity guardrails. No change recommended.
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79 The GHG abatement cost for South San Francisco is in line with that of the state. However, the two analyses (cite CEC analysis) 5 51 Revise text: "The GHG abatement cost for South San Francisco is in line with that of the state.
However, the two analyses (cite CEC analysis) differ based on the GHG sectors and reduction measures included."
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80 Education, education, education is key to motivating change General No change recommended. No change81 Wildfires - people don’t' understand all of the impacts of the different climate issues; we should have an education campaign; need to get that information out there.
General General Plan Goals CR-1 and CR-6 address hazard communications. No change recommended. No change 82 Education in a digestible way is important! I find communication from a city or government can have a lot of terminology and lingo that is unfamiliar to an average citizen. I care about the climate and sustainability, but I can feel overwhelmed sometimes by all the things I don't know. Imagine how hard it is for people who don't read or speak English as well.
General No change recommended. No change
83 Look into hiring an Inclusion Officer -> weave that education into these other programs
General No change recommended. No change
84 Provide incentives when making a new requirement General No change recommended. No change85 Translate the plan to Spanish - the website can be translated but not the documents
General No change recommended. No change
86 Create a factsheet or one pager for the plan and have it translated General An Executive Summary was prepared and published for the Climate Action Plan. The summary was available in English, Spanish, Tagalog, and Mandarin. No change recommended.
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87 Education series like disaster preparedness in Spanish. General No change recommended. No change 7