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ecology and environment, inc.International Specialists in the Environment&
Chautauqua County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
Chautauqua County Multi-Hazard Mitigation PlanKickoff MeetingMay 23, 2013
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Ecology and Environment, Inc. Dennis Lawlor, Project Manager Matthew Lieuallen, Quality Manager Dan Herrera, Point of Contact
Chautauqua County Julius Leone, Fire Coordinator Patricia Cook, Emergency Services Norma Cummings, Fire Clerk
Project TeamProject Team
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Hazard Mitigation Planning Purpose and Requirements (Introduction and Refresher)
Multi-Jurisdictional Participation and the Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee (2006 Crosswalk)
Public Involvement Risk Assessment (Hazard Identification,
Vulnerability, Capability) Next Steps
Meeting PurposeMeeting Purpose
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Emergency Management SolutionsEmergency Management Solutions
Leave the Experts Scratching Their Heads
Local Enginee
r/Planner
WeatherMan Emergency
Manager
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Sure - We can tell you exactly When the next large storm will occur, how, and where the water will go…especially how high to elevate that building
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Especially when this happens
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New York Disasters History Since 2006New York Disasters History Since 2006
DR PA HMGP
•1710 Storms and Flooding$12 Million $1.8 Million
•1857 Storms and Flooding $35 Million $5.3 Million
TOTAL $47 Million $7.1 Million
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More Disaster Declarations in US Average 35 Declarations/Year
since 1953 Over 8,000 Dead, 50,000 Injured
since 1975 Over 50 from Sandy Thousands Made Homeless Billions of Tax Dollars Spent
Increasing Costs of Disaster Response and Recovery
Increasing Costs of Disaster Response and Recovery
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Cost of “Doing Nothing” Too Much Many Events are Predictable and
Repetitive Loss Reduction Activities
Cost Effective Environmentally Sound Funds Available
Legal and Moral Responsibilities
Increasing Costs of Disaster Response and Recovery
Increasing Costs of Disaster Response and Recovery
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Requires local governments to adopt a natural hazard mitigation plan to maintain eligibility for FEMA mitigation funds
Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000
Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000
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Sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to human life and property from natural hazards.
Mitigation planning allows communities to: Identify the natural hazards to which they are at
risk Assess the potential impacts of those hazards Develop goals, objectives, and actions to reduce
impacts Prioritize and implement mitigation actions
What Is Mitigation?What Is Mitigation?
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Guides mitigation activities in coordinated and economic manner
Integrates mitigation into existing community plans/programs
Considers future growth and development trends
Makes community more disaster resilient
Why Is Planning Important?
Why Is Planning Important?
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Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program
Flood Mitigation Assistance Program
Repetitive Flood Claims Program
Severely Repetitive Flood Loss Program
Expect More in the Future…
And…Establishes Eligibility for Grants
And…Establishes Eligibility for Grants
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Risk Assessment Describes natural hazards that can
affect jurisdiction, including past occurrences and probable future hazard events
Assesses existing and future buildings, infrastructure, and critical facilities at risk
Estimates potential $ losses Analyzes land use and development
trends
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Requirements:
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Requirements:
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Mitigation Strategy Sets local goals and objectives Identifies actions to reduce
vulnerability with emphasis on new and existing buildings and infrastructure
Describes how the proposed actions will be evaluated, prioritized, and implemented
Prioritization must emphasize cost-benefit review
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Requirements:
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Requirements:
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Plan Maintenance Process Establishes method and schedule of
monitoring, evaluating, and updating the plan within 5-year cycle
Identifies process to incorporate plan into other plans and programs
Describes method to maintain public involvement
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Requirements:
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Requirements:
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Documentation Adoption by participating local
governments Planning process Public involvement Coordination with other agencies
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Requirements:
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Requirements:
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1. Organize Resources
2. Public Involvement
3. Develop Risk Assessment
4. Identify Goals and Objectives
5. Identify Mitigation Actions
6. Establish Maintenance Process
7. Draft Plan
8. Review and Revise Draft Plan
9. Submit the Plan
10. Adopt the Plan
Mitigation Planning Steps
Mitigation Planning Steps
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Obtain communities’ commitment to mitigation
Identify and assign staff Establish your mitigation
planning team
1. Organize Resources1. Organize Resources
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Emergency Manager Community Development/Planning Public Works Building Department Assessor’s Office GIS Utilities Parks and Recreation Public Information Fire and Police State and Federal Agencies Others?
Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee
Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee
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Kickoff Meeting May 23 Risk Assessment June -
July Completed Worksheets June 28 Meeting #2 Mid July Mitigation Strategy August –
September Meeting #3 Early
September Draft Plan October Review and Comment Mid
November Submit Plan End
November
Plan SchedulePlan Schedule
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Plan jointly prepared by more than one local government
Jurisdiction requirements: Must participate on planning team Must assess unique risks Must identify specific mitigation activities
(2006 Crosswalk) Governing body must adopt plan
Multi-Jurisdictional PlansMulti-Jurisdictional Plans
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Comprehensive approach mitigate hazards that affect multiple jurisdictions
Shares costs and resources and avoids duplication of efforts
Improves coordination and communication among local governments and districts
Imposes an external framework and schedule on the process
Establishes eligibility for FEMA mitigation funding programs
Benefits of ParticipatingBenefits of Participating
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Attend meetings Provide available data in timely manner Advertise, coordinate, and participate in
public involvement process Identify mitigation projects Distribute, review, and comment on draft
plan Distribute final document Coordinate formal adoption of the plan
HMPC ResponsibilitiesHMPC Responsibilities
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Disaster Declarations Since in Chautauqua County since 1953
Disaster Declarations Since in Chautauqua County since 1953
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June 2007 - DR 1710 – Severe Storms and Floods
August 2009 – DR 1857 – Severe Storms and Floods
Disaster Declarations in Chautauqua County Since 1953
Disaster Declarations in Chautauqua County Since 1953
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• Hazardous Materials Release in Transit
• Flood/Erosion• Hazardous Materials – Fixed
Sites• Explosion• Ice Storm• Water Supply Contamination• Tornado• Severe Storms• Terrorism• Ice Jams• Extreme Temperatures• Wildfire
• Severe Winter Storm• Civil Unrest• Structural Collapse• Air Contamination• Utility Failure• Drought• Fire• Dam Failure• Epidemic• Infestation• Earthquake• Blight• Landslide
Chautauqua County HazardsChautauqua County Hazards
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Worksheet #1 - Hazard Identification Worksheet #2 – Hazard Profile Event Worksheet #3 – Hazard Inventory Assessment Worksheet #4 – Estimate Community Losses Worksheet #5 – Community Capability
Assessment
Data Collection GuideData Collection Guide
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NEED SOME HELP NEED SOME HELP HEREHERE
Approved HMGP Project in Chautauqua CountyApproved HMGP Project in Chautauqua County
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Erosion ControlErosion Control Elevate/Remove Elevate/Remove
Structures in the Structures in the FloodplainFloodplain
Saferooms in Critical Saferooms in Critical facilitiesfacilities
Recharge BasinsRecharge Basins Upgrade/Replace Upgrade/Replace
sewers/Culvertssewers/Culverts
Potential HMGP ProjectsPotential HMGP Projects
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[email protected](913) 302-2367
Complete sign-in sheet – with current email address
Complete Worksheets by June 28 Submit to SEMO for approval Adopt the plan once FEMA has approved the
plan Contact ANYTIME with questions or concerns
Next StepsNext Steps