ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment Chautauqua County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Kickoff Meeting May 23, 2013

ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment 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 Team

ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment 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 Purpose

ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment Emergency Management Solutions Leave the Experts Scratching Their Heads Local Engineer/ Planner Weather Man Emergency Manager

ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment 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

ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment Especially when this happens

ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment Or this!

ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment New York Disasters History Since 2006 DRPAHMGP 1710 Storms and Flooding$12 Million$1.8 Million 1857 Storms and Flooding$35 Million$5.3 Million TOTAL$47 Million$7.1 Million

ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment 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

ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment 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

ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment Requires local governments to adopt a natural hazard mitigation plan to maintain eligibility for FEMA mitigation funds Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000

ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment 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?

ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment 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?

ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment 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

ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment 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:

ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment 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:

ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment 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:

ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment Documentation Adoption by participating local governments Planning process Public involvement Coordination with other agencies Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Requirements:

ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment 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

ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment Obtain communities’ commitment to mitigation Identify and assign staff Establish your mitigation planning team 1. Organize Resources

ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment  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

ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment Kickoff Meeting May 23 Risk AssessmentJune - July Completed Worksheets June 28 Meeting #2Mid July Mitigation Strategy August – September Meeting #3Early September Draft PlanOctober Review and Comment Mid November Submit PlanEnd November Plan Schedule

ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment 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 Plans

ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment 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 Participating

ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment 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 Responsibilities

ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment Disaster Declarations Since in Chautauqua County since 1953

ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment June DR 1710 – Severe Storms and Floods August 2009 – DR 1857 – Severe Storms and Floods Disaster Declarations in Chautauqua County Since 1953

ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment 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 Hazards

ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment 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 Guide

ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment NEED SOME HELP HERE NEED SOME HELP HERE Approved HMGP Project in Chautauqua County

ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment Erosion Control Erosion Control Elevate/Remove Structures in the Floodplain Elevate/Remove Structures in the Floodplain Saferooms in Critical facilities Saferooms in Critical facilities Recharge Basins Recharge Basins Upgrade/Replace sewers/Culverts Upgrade/Replace sewers/Culverts Potential HMGP Projects

ecology and environment, inc. International Specialists in the Environment (913) Complete sign-in sheet – with current 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 Steps