1. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Unincorporated Canadian Co. Unincorporated Canadian Co. Lightning and Hail June 2, 2009 Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

2. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Flanagan & Associates, LLC Planning Consultants Tulsa, OK www.rdflanagan.com rdflanagan@rdflanagan.com Plan can be reviewed at: www.rdflanagan.com/Canadian.html

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5. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Step 1:Organize to Prepare the Plan Step 2:Involve the Public Step 3:Coordinate with Other Agencies and Organizations Step 4:Assess the Hazard Step 5:Assess the Problem (i.e., Specific Vulnerabilities) Step 6:Set Goals (i.e., Priorities Based Upon Assessments) Step 7:Review Possible Activities (i.e., Mitigation Measures) Step 8:Draft the Action Plan Step 9:Adopt the Plan Step 10:Monitor, Evaluate, and Update – Chapter 7 Overview of Planning Process

6. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Lightning

7. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning From FLASH® - The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes Lightning Lightning

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9. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Holdenville OK In May, 2006, a lightning strike at Holdenville City Hall destroyed the 9-1-1 system, burned out the police dispatch radio console, and caused over $25,000 in damage Lightning

10. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Lightning Flash Density Map: 1996-2000 Lightning

11. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Lightning temperatures can reach 50,000 -- hotter than the surface of the sun Lightning kills an average of 58 people per year. Only 20% of lightning strike victims die. Most are permanently disabled Lightning can strike 10 miles out from a rain column. Deaths often occur under a clear sky 30% of all power outages are lightning- related, with total costs approaching $1 Billion. Lightning Facts Lightning

12. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning 18% of all lumberyard and 30% of all church fires are lightning-related Homeowners receive 256,000 paid claims per year. The average claim is $3,446 (not including deductibles) During 2002-04, fire departments responded to about 31,000 lightning- caused fires Lightning causes a average of almost 8,700 reported structure fires and 26,200 outdoor fires each year Insurance companies pay out over $1 billion in reimbursements annually Lightning Losses Lightning

13. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Lightning Fatalities 1990-2003 Source: National Climatic Data Center Storm Events Lightning

14. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation PlanningLocationEventsFatalitiesInjuriesReportedDamages Canadian County (Uninc.) 000$0 Oklahoma5401387 $33.68 M Reported Lightning Casualties & Damages, 1989 - 2008 Source: National Climatic Data Center Storm Events Lightning

15. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Location of Injurious Lightning Strikes Source: National Lightning Safety Institute Location% Not Reported 40 Open Fields & Recreation areas (not golf courses) 27 Under trees (not golf courses) 14 Water related (boating, fishing, swimming) 8 Golfing & on golf course under trees 5 Heavy equipment & machinery related 3 Telephone related 2.4 Radio, transmitter, and antenna related 0.6 Lightning

16. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Who are the vulnerable populations in Unincorporated Canadian County? Lightning

17. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Outdoor Play & Sports Areas

18. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Vulnerable Populations Thorgard, Soccer Team Lightning Strike From The History Channel

19. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Vulnerable Populations & Resources Students and other participants in outdoor sports activities Outdoor workers Utility workers People who are unable to receive warnings and information through normal channels Sensitive communications equipment and computers Lightning

20. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Investigate the need for surge protection in existing critical facilities and provide where necessary. Provide lightning detection / warning systems.Provide lightning detection / warning systems. Provide educational demonstrations and information in whole-house surge protection technology. Mitigation Measures 2004 Plan Where do we stand on them? Lightning

21. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Goals & Objectives GOAL: To reduce injuries, loss of life, and damage to property, equipment and infrastructure caused by Lightning strikes. 1. Public Information & Education. Improve public awareness of Lightning hazards and measures by which people can protect themselves, their property and their community. 2. Preventive Measures. Identify the costs and the benefits of loss-prevention programs, such as whole building surge protection, with consideration for uncalculated benefits such as data or work productivity loss. Lightning

22. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Goals & Objectives (cont.) GOAL: To reduce injuries, loss of life, and damage to property, equipment and infrastructure caused by Lightning strikes. 3. Structural Projects. Provide for necessary construction, renovation, retrofitting or refurbishment of city infrastructure to protect vulnerable populations from the effects of lightning strikes. 4. Property Protection. Identify ways to protect structures, infrastructure, and critical facilities and their occupants from damage caused by lightning strikes. Lightning

23. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Goals & Objectives (cont.) GOAL: To reduce injuries, loss of life, and damage to property, equipment and infrastructure caused by Lightning strikes. 5. Emergency Services. Establish or expand emergency services protocols that adequately address response scenarios in the event of incidents with the possibility of severe lightning. 6. Natural Resource Protection. Ensure that Lightning damage mitigation policies have no negative impacts and, when possible, provide positive enhancements to the environment. Lightning

24. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Potential mitigation measures Which 2004 measures do we keep? What are some additional measures we may adopt in 2009? Lightning

25. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Public Information & Education Continue educating the community about proper lightning safety. Some insurance companies may offer rate discounts for lightning protection. Lightning Mitigation Measures (Examples) Lightning

26. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Public Information & Education Provide designated weather spotters with hand-held weather radios to monitor during sporting events and other activities Lightning Mitigation Measures (Examples) Lightning

27. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Property Protection Provide whole building surge protection in critical facilities and UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supplies) on critical electronic devices, including computers Lightning Mitigation Measures (Examples) Lightning

28. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Structural Projects Develop a back-up location for dispatch, 2-1- 1, 9-1-1, and EOC in the event of a devastating lightning strike to the infrastructure of a facility. Make sure location has computer bandwidth, power capabilities, communications, supplies, and physical space to accommodate high needs for a major event. Lightning Mitigation Measures (Examples) Lightning

29. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Emergency Management Install lightning warning systems, such as ThorGuard, that monitor and alert for lightning strikes. Some systems combine a detection system with automatic audible and visual warning systems. Lightning Mitigation Measures (Examples) Lightning

30. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Lightning Detection Options SourceAccuracyCostComplexity Hearing thunder Danger near NoneSimple TV weather channel General info. only NoneSimple Weather radios General info. only < $40 Simple Handheld detectors 50-60% < $500 Somewhat Boltek system 70-80% < $1.5K Somewhat ThorGuard system 85-90% $1 – 6.5K Somewhat WXLine system 90-95% < $7,000 Somewhat Subscription service 95%+MonthlySimple

31. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Essential components of any warning system include: A written Lightning Safety Policy; Designation of Primary Safety Person; Determination of when to suspend activities; Determination of Safe/Not Safe Shelters; Notification to Persons at Risk; Education – at a minimum consider posting information about lightning & organizations safety program; Determination of when to resume activities.

32. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Hailstorms

33. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning FLASH® - The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes Hailstorms Hailstorms

34. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Hailstones can cause widespread damage to crops, automobiles and roofing, and may cause serious bodily injury Hailstorms

35. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Hailstorm Days per year, 1980-1999 Source: NOAA Hailstorms

36. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Reported Uninc. Canadian Co. Hail Events, 1989-2008 Source: National Climatic Data Center LocationEventsFatalitiesReportedDamages Canadian Co. 210$0 United States 214,40264 $14.5 Billion Hailstorms

37. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Who are the vulnerable populations in Unincorporated Canadian County? Hailstorms

38. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Vulnerable Populations & Resources: Homeowners Property Managers Maintenance Personnel Outdoor Workers People who may not be able to receive educational messages through normal means Structures with conventional roofing materials Emergency vehicles Hailstorms

39. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Provide shelter for local government vehicles (e.g., Police, Public Works). Provide hail-resistant measures / materials to protect existing public infrastructure improvements. Provide hail-resistant measures / materials to protect existing public infrastructure improvements. Develop public service announcements recommending home building materials and practices on new and existing buildings that will mitigate the impacts of severe weather. Mitigation Measures 2004 Plan Where do we stand on them? Hailstorms

40. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Goals & Objectives GOAL: To reduce the high costs of property and infrastructure damage caused by Hailstorms. 1. Public Information & Education. Improve public awareness of Hailstorm hazards and measures by which people can protect themselves, their property and their community. 2. Preventive Measures. Identify the costs and benefits of loss-prevention ordinances, such as building codes, with consideration for uncalculated benefits such as averting response delays and business losses. Hailstorms

41. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Goals & Objectives (cont.) GOAL: To reduce the high costs of property and infrastructure damage caused by Hailstorms. 3.Structural Projects. Identify costs and benefits of loss-prevention programs, such as covered vehicle parking, with consideration for uncalculated benefits such as averting response delays and business losses. 4. Property Protection. Identify, fund, and implement projects to protect people and public and private property from losses in hail events, including critical infrastructure such as utilities or public vehicles. Hailstorms

42. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Goals & Objectives (cont.) GOAL: To reduce the high costs of property and infrastructure damage caused by Hailstorms. 5. Emergency Services. Establish or expand emergency services protocols that adequately address response scenarios in the event of severe hail events. 6. Natural Resource Protection. Ensure that Hail mitigation policies have no negative impacts and, when possible, provide positive enhancements to the environment. Hailstorms

43. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Potential mitigation measures Which 2004 measures do we keep? What are some additional measures we may adopt in 2009? Hailstorms

44. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Hail Mitigation Measures (Examples) Public Information & Education Work with insurance companies to educate public about the benefits of Class 4 impact- resistant roofing, other hail resistant materials, and possible rate discounts Hailstorms

45. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Hail Mitigation Measures (Examples) Property Protection Provide covered shelter for critical government vehicles and equipment Hailstorms

46. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Structural Projects Provide Class 4 hail-resistant roofing on planned public infrastructure projects Hail Mitigation Measures (Examples) Hailstorms

47. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Emergency Services Implement Warning Systems that monitor Hail Storms for use by local emergency managers and citizens, such as NOAA Weather Radios Hail Mitigation Measures (Examples) Hailstorms

48. Canadian Co. Uninc. Areas Multi- Hazard Mitigation Planning Hazard Vulnerability Analysis Type of Hazard OccurrenceImpact Mitn Activities Resources Total HistoryProbHum.PropInfraBusInt.Ext. Dam/Levee11 Drought23 Earthquake01 Expansive Soils 55 Flooding55 Hail55 HazMat, Fixed 55 Heat55 High Wind 55 Lightning22 Tornadoes01 Transportation55 Urban Fires 55 Wildfires55 Winter Storm 55

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