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(e) Apply durable and energy -efficient design standards to public facilities. The department of public works shall incorporate durable, hazard -aware, and energy -efficient design standards into new construction and major facility renovations where feasible. (f) Identify opportunities for shared or joint use of County facilities. The department of public works shall evaluate opportunities for shared or multi -purpose use of County facilities that could improve access, reduce costs, or better serve community needs. Article 3. Protective Services and Public Safety. Section 4-3-1. Policies. (1) Protecting life and property is the core responsibility of public safety services. Police, fire, and emergency services should be staffed, equipped, and organized to provide timely and reliable response to everyday incidents, emergencies, and islandwide events. (2) Public safety resources should be distributed to serve all communities across the island. Staffing levels, facilities, and equipment should be allocated based on geography, population, hazard exposure, and service demand to ensure fair and consistent coverage. (3) Public safety facilities and equipment must remain functional over time. Public safety stations, apparatus, and critical infrastructure should be maintained, repaired, and modernized as needed to support effective operations. (4) Public safety services should maintain a visible and accessible presence in communities. Public safety facilities and service delivery should be located and operated in ways that promote accessibility, approachability, trust, and responsiveness. (5) Emergency services should remain operational during disasters and major disruptions. Public safety facilities, systems, and staffing models should be planned and managed to remain operational during natural hazards, power outages, and other emergency conditions. (6) Public facilities should support multiple roles during emergencies. Where feasible, County facilities should be designed or adapted to serve multiple roles during disasters, including emergency sheltering, coordination, or resource distribution. (7) Public safety planning must align with land use and infrastructure decisions. The siting, capacity, and access to public safety facilities should be coordinated with land use patterns, transportation networks, and utility systems to ensure response and coverage. (8) Emergency warning systems must function islandwide. Warning sirens and public alert systems should provide clear, timely, and consistent notifications to residents and visitors in all communities to support life safety during emergencies. (9) Community readiness and prevention should be part of the public safety framework. The County should support coordination among agencies, communities, and community organizations to strengthen preparedness, education, and risk -reduction efforts. M-2