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Public °ewe,,, Hearing Draft susceptible to flooding. Major points in the water delivery system, such as the Mokelumne Aqueduct, could also be disrupted, which would prevent water from flowing into the EBMUD. Human Health Hazards Human health hazards are bacteria, viruses, parasites, and other organisms that can cause diseases and illness in people. Some of these diseases may only cause mild inconvenience, but others are potentially life threatening. These diseases can be and often are carried by animals such as mice and rats, ticks, and mosquitos. Warmer temperatures and high levels of precipitation can lead to increased populations of disease -carrying animals, creating a greater risk of disease and increased rates of infection. Other human health hazards include poor air quality, such as ozone pollution and smoke from wildfires, which can affect respiratory systems of those exposed for prolonged periods. Populations most vulnerable to human health hazards are those who spend a disproportionate amount of time outdoors (such as outdoor workers or persons experiencing homelessness), those with fragile immune systems or existing illnesses (which may include persons with chronic illnesses and seniors), and those who may live in substandard housing or not have access to health insurance and medical care (households in poverty, low-income households, undocumented persons). These persons may be living in conditions that increase their chances of catching vector -borne illnesses or they may lack the ability to fight off infections. Many populations may not have access to air purification systems that can filter out harmful particulate matter 43 Emergency medical response services are also highly vulnerable to human health hazards, as they may not be able to provide adequate services if there is an influx of health -related emergencies. Landslide and Debris Flow Landslides occur when a hillside becomes unstable, causing soil and rocks to slide downslope. Landslides can include rock falls, deep failures of slopes, and shallow debris flows. Landslides are most common on steep slopes and hillsides made of loose soil or other material, where excavation and grading, drainage alterations, or changes in vegetation have occurred. The vulnerability assessment looks at landslides that are caused by precipitation, although earthquakes can also trigger landslides. Hillsides commonly absorb water, which increases instability of the slope and may increase the risk of slope failure. Steep slopes made up of loose or fractured material are more likely to slide. In some cases, hillsides can become so saturated that slope failures result in a mudslide (a mixture of soil and water moving downslope). Steeper slopes in the San Leandro Hills are in high landslide susceptibility areas. Page 54 San Leandro 2021 Climate Action Plan