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Hazard Mitigation Implementation Planning Information Exchange
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Jim Schwab, AICP Hazards Planning Center Manager American Planning Association Tim Trautman Engineering & Mitigation Program Manager Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services Tareq Wafaie, AICP Associate Clarion Associates- Denver, CO
Speakers
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Planning Information Exchange
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• PIE is the result of an agreement between APA and FEMA, with ASFPM as partner, to produce a series of educational webinars on best practices in hazard mitigation planning.
• Webinars revolve around 4 central themes:
• Focus on all hazards. • Focus primarily on mitigation planning
but also its connections with recovery planning and preparedness.
• APA and ASFPM act as co-conveners of all planning exchange webinars.
• Planning exchange hosts will select topics and commit to moderate, present, and lead the planning exchange webinars.
FEMA
Today’s Presentation
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I. The 3 Themes II. Policy Implementation- Adams County, CO III.Plan Implementation- Mecklenburg County, NC IV. Q&A V. Community-led Implementation- Boulder, CO VI. Community-led Implementation- Mecklenburg County, NC VII.Q&A VIII.Regulatory Tools Implementation- Santa Fe, NM IX. Regulatory Tools Implementation- Mecklenburg County, NC X. Q&A
Planning Framework
• Hazard events don’t have to equal disaster
• The easy answer: “Just don’t build there.”
• Only works for well-defined hazard boundaries
• Politically challenging (no growth)
• Safe and smart growth is the solution
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Categories of Planning Tools: Today’s Case Studies
1. Plans and policy implementation – Building a strong foundation for mitigation – Hint: more than just the comp plan
2. Community programs and initiatives – Outside codes and plans – Boots-on-the-ground case studies
3. Regulatory tool implementation – Requirements vs. incentives – Identifying synergies
PLANNING FOR HAZARDS: Land Use Solutions for Colorado
• What can planners do to protect life and property from hazards?
• A How-To Guide – Hazard identification and risk
assessment – Planning tools and strategies – Model code with commentary
• www.planningforhazards.com (launching Spring 2016)
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Plan and Policy Implementation
FEMA
FEMA
Adams County, Colorado
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Denver
Adams County, Colorado The problem: • Multiple hazards a concern
– flooding, grassfire, hazardous material release, among others
• FEMA-approved hazard mitigation plan was prepared for DRCOG (Denver’s MPO) – not focused enough on Adams County
Source: Clarion Associates
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Adams County, Colorado Comprehensive Plan Integration Background: • Update using an integrated approach! • Imagine Adams County – 2012
– Comp plan – Transportation plan – Hazard mitigation plan – Open space, parks, and trails master plan
• Includes a hazard mitigation section, with three primary policies:
– Reduce the risk and effects of natural and industrial hazards; – Increase public awareness of hazard risks; and – Limit building in high-risk areas and improve disaster prevention.
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Adams County, Colorado Comprehensive Plan Integration • HIRA included in comp
plan as appendix
• Future land use designations overlaid with hazards and critical facilities (floodplains, wildland-urban interface, and flammable gas hazard areas)
Coordinate activities and investment with other County Plans including the Transportation Plan; Open Space, Parks and Trails Master Plan; Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, and other neighborhood and subarea plans;
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Adams County, Colorado Comprehensive Plan Integration
Challenges: • Hazard mitigation only
one of many important elements
• Requires multiple focus groups or technical committees
• FEMA approval required in addition to comp plan adoption
Sou
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Ass
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Adams County, Colorado Comprehensive Plan Integration
To learn more:
Contact: Abel Montoya Director of Long Range Strategic Planning [email protected]
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Mecklenburg County Flood Risk Assessment & Risk Reduction Plan
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Flood Hazard Mitigation Plans
• Guide the CIP • Identify properties
at greatest flood risk
• Identify mitigation strategies
• Prioritize projects • Potential eligibility
for FEMA grants
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Goals & Objectives
Determine Individualized Flood Risk
Develop Public & Private Risk Reduction Actions
Prioritize Flood Mitigation Projects
Implement Balanced Flood Mitigation Capital Program
Com
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Flood RA/RR Plan Concept
(1) Flood Risk Property Score
• Flood Property Damage (Impacts)
• Storm Probability (Frequency)
• Structure Location
(2) Risk Reduction Recommendations
• Evaluate all flood mitigation techniques
• Four recommendation categories
(3) Mitigation Priority Scores
• Accounts for other community benefits & factors not included in flood risk
• Combined with Risk Score to prioritize: • Properties • Projects (groups)
Risk Assessment & Risk Reduction Plan
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Flood Risk Property Scores
Current Mitigation Plan
• Finish Floor • Frequency of flooding • Location
New Flood RA/RR Plan
• Finish Floor • Frequency of flooding • Location (incl. velocity) • Crawl Space • HVAC • Vehicles • Ingress/Egress • Exterior Improvements • Number Units Impacted
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Risk Reduction Recommendations
Current Mitigation Plan (Public Only)
• Acquisitions • Elevations (1 attempt)
New Flood RA/RR Plan (Public & Private)
• Acquisitions • Elevations • Relocation • Demo & Resale or Rebuild • Floodproofing • Storm Water Management • Flood Wall / Levee • Audible Flood Warning • Automated Notifications
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Mitigation Priority Scores
Current Mitigation Plan Priority Considerations
• Permanent Removal • Cost Effectiveness • Planned greenway or sewer
route
New Flood RA/RR Plan Priority Considerations
•Permanent Removal •Cost Effectiveness •Planned greenway or sewer route •Holistic projects •Property added to floodplain •Repetitive loss structure •Environmental Focus Area or water quality buffer •Flood Insurance & # of claims
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Using the Plan Results
• Risk Communication • Prioritize mitigation
efforts • Track progress • Demonstrate value of
mitigation
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Annual Flood Risk Reduction
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Cumulative Flood Risk Charlotte-Mecklenburg
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100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
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FY2000 FY2001 FY2002 FY2003 FY2004 FY2005 FY2006 FY2007 FY2008 FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 FY2014
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Total Risk Pool Over Time
42% flood risk reduction
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Q&A Please enter your questions here
Community Programs and Initiatives
FEMA
Boulder County, Colorado
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Boulder County, Colorado
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The Problem: • 2010 Fourmile Canyon Fire
burned 6,181 acres, and destroyed 169 homes
• 10 square miles of the Fourmile Creek watershed significantly damaged
• Post-fire debris flows and flooding
• Trouble obtaining insurance Source: Boulder county staff
Boulder County, Colorado Wildfire Partners Program
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Background: • Wildfire Partners launched in 2014 • Education and assessment
• Public-private partnership funded partially by Boulder County, with grants from FEMA and the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, and over 30 partnering businesses/agencies
Boulder County, Colorado Wildfire Partners Program
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How it works: • Prepares homeowners for future wildfires by
conducting individual site assessments • Assessments conducted by a mitigation specialist,
and recommendations provided in a customized report
Successes: – More than 700 site assessments conducted – 8,000 property owners reached – 172 compliance certificates issued
Boulder County, Colorado Wildfire Partners Program
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Challenges: • Requires some minimal
administration • Minimal fee for assessment
($50 in 2015) • Requires ongoing
maintenance, with follow-up inspections (still working on these details)
Sou
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Mol
ly M
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Boulder County, Colorado Wildfire Partners Program
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To learn more: www.wildfirepartners.org Contact: Jim Webster [email protected]
Mecklenburg County Local Funding of Flood Mitigation
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Floodplain Management
Floodplains are meant to flood
Flood Mitigation Value to Community:
• Reduce Loss of Life and Property • Community Resilience • Public Health & Safety
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Flood Mitigation CIP
Existing Success • $58M in floodplain buyouts • 370 buildings demolished • FEMA Grants 75%/25% • Shift to risk based planning
(2012)
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Program Enhancement Service Gap • Non-cost effective buyout • High frequency,
low level flooding • Mechanical systems • Large scale home
mitigation projects
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Flood Mitigation Program
FEMA Mitigation
Grants (Buyouts, Elevation)
1999
QuickBuy Program
(post-flood)
2003, 2008, 2011
Local Risk-Based
Buyouts
2012
Flood-proofing building retrofits
New 2015
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RetroFIT Program • Floodplain property owners • Financial & technical assistance • Direct grant program • FY16 - Pilot Year
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RetroFIT Candidates
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Residential Owners
Owners Contribution
* 50% reduction: Low Income & Disabled Veterans Homestead Exclusions
Property Tax Value $0 to $90k
$90k to $115k
$115k to $145k
$145k or greater
Owner Contribution*
10%
15%
20%
25%
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10
10
20
Summary
• Cost-effective flood damage reduction solution
• Fills service gap • Partnership with property owners • $250,000 allocation FY16 • 78 initial interest applications in 8 weeks
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Q&A Please enter your questions here
Regulatory Tool Implementation
FEMA
FEMA FEMA
City of Santa Fe, New Mexico
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Santa Fe
City of Santa Fe, New Mexico
Problem: • 2011 Las Conchas fire
burned 156,593 acres and destroyed 63 homes
• Wildfire is an urban problem – Watershed and drinking
water supplies – Air quality – Recreation and tourism – Cost for restoration
Source: Molly Mowery, Wildfire Planning International
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City of Santa Fe, New Mexico
Problem (con’t): • The escarpment
(where the foothills climb sharply into the neighboring plateaus) – Desirable views – High-risk to wildfire Source: Clarion Associates
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City of Santa Fe, New Mexico
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City of Santa Fe, New Mexico Managing the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI)
Addressing Risk through Policy: • Hazard Mitigation Plan • CWPP • Municipal Watershed Investment Plan Addressing Risk through Regulation: • Escarpment Overlay District
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City of Santa Fe, New Mexico Managing the WUI
The Escarpment Overlay District: • Covers more than 500
acres • Development applications
subject to higher scrutiny • Individual site assessments
performed for all new development applications
Sou
rce:
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rion
Ass
ocia
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City of Santa Fe, New Mexico Managing the WUI
Why it works: • Culture of collaboration
and innovation • Balancing multiple
objectives • The right staff!
– Planners continual seek wildfire education
– Fire department has “WUI” specialists
Source: Clarion Associates
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City of Santa Fe, New Mexico Managing the WUI
Challenges: • Major time commitment for staff • Striking the balance between competing
interests (wildfire protection vs. hillside view protection)
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City of Santa Fe, New Mexico Managing the WUI To learn more:
Contact: Noah Berke, Senior Planner [email protected] Porfirio Chavarria, SFFD [email protected]
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Mecklenburg County Future Resilience through Floodplain Regulations
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Stop the Bleeding
• STOP ADDING TO THE PROBLEM!
• Solid planning • Better floodplain mapping • Higher buildings
standards (sustainable development)
• Partnerships
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Can you tell the difference?
Floodplain Mapping Local Uses
• Flood Insurance • Regulatory • Risk Communications • Mitigation Plans • Community
Resilience
Local Investments in public safety and long
term sustainability
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Two floodplains
• FEMA Floodplain – 100-year flood – Primarily used to rate
flood insurance policies • Community “Ultimate”
Floodplain – 100-year flood – Full Build-out in watershed – Used adopted Land Use Plans
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Why Future Floodplains
• Philosophy: Floodplain meant to flood • Minimize new impacts • Account for future
hydrologic changes • Cumulative
development impacts • Local buy-in for a
higher standard
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Higher Standards
Sustainable development ideas: • Freeboard • Substantial Improvements • Flood Increases on Existing Buildings • Levee Limitations • Parking Lot Requirements • Access to Buildings During a Flood
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Uses for better Flood Maps
Knowing your flood risk is the first step in taking actions toward Reducing your risk.
• Flood Likelihood • Flood Insurance
Rate Maps • Interactive
Floodzone Maps • Property data
Show Flood Risk
• Understanding Consequences
• Potential Damage ($)
• Home, Car, HV/AC Systems, Shed, Personal Property, Etc.
Know Flood Risk
• Floodplain Buyouts • Flood Mitigation
Projects • Preparedness and
Planning • Flood proofing • Elevation • Audible Alarms
Reduce Flood Risk
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Take ownership of managing Flood Risks – Various levels of stewardship – Don’t need to do it all yourself (partnerships)
Think holistically – Maps, Regulations, Mitigation Plans, Mitigation
Projects, Communication
Live in the present AND future – Communicate Existing Risk – Communicate and Regulate Future Risk – Determine type of “Future” mapping
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Resilience Recommendations
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