October 3, 2014 Fort Bend County, TX FBFMA – 5 th Annual Symposium on Flood Risk Reduction Fort Bend County Levees: Preparing for Emergency Actions
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October 3, 2014
Fort Bend County, TX
FBFMA – 5th
Annual Symposium on Flood Risk Reduction
Fort Bend County Levees: Preparing for Emergency Actions
Fort Bend County Levees: Preparing for Emergency Actions
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Levees in the United States….Levees in the United States….
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The Magnitude of Levees in the U.S.The Magnitude of Levees in the U.S.
28% of all U.S. counties contain at least one levee
37% of the U.S. land area is behind levees
55% of the U.S. population live behind levees; or approximately 170 million people
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Levee Districts in Fort Bend County….Levee Districts in Fort Bend County….
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The Magnitude of Levees in Fort BendThe Magnitude of Levees in Fort Bend
20 Levee Improvement Districts in Fort Bend County
Over 53 square miles of land in Fort Bend Levee Districts
21% of all land parcels in Fort Bend County are located in Levee Districts
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Some Statistics….Some Statistics….
99 Miles of Levees
27 Miles of River
Frontage Protected by Levees
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More Statistics….More Statistics….
$14 Billion Value of Property
in Levee Districts
25% Amount of
County’s Taxable Value in Levee Districts
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And More Statistics….And More Statistics….
145,000 Population in
Levee Districts
20% Amount of
County’s residents in Levee Districts
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QuestionQuestion
Why were Levee Improvement Districts established in Fort Bend County?
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Life Safety – Property ConservationLife Safety – Property Conservation
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Starting in 2012….Starting in 2012….
Judge Robert Hebert, and the entire Commissioners Court, challenged all stakeholders to enhance the County’s preparedness to respond to a levee emergency
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A series of projects undertaken….A series of projects undertaken….
Over the last two years, a variety of projects have been initiated to improve readiness for Fort Bend County levee emergencies12
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Working together….Working together….
These efforts are a collaborative effort of the County, local cities, Levee Improvement Districts and the FBFMA
The goal is to make significant progress in areas that will mitigate flood risk in Fort Bend
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Project 1: LID Contact DatabaseProject 1: LID Contact Database
FBC OEM has developed contact distribution lists for LID Board Members, LID Engineers, LID Operators, and LID Attorneys.
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Project 2: New GaugeProject 2: New Gauge
Study by the FBC Drainage District, with input from LID Engineers and Operators, concluded that a new stream gauge needed on Brazos River at FM 1458.
Funding gathered from multiple parties to get the gauge installed.
95% COMPLETE
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Project 3: Internet PortalProject 3: Internet Portal
Creation of a website to be portal for FBC River Levels and rainfall was developed to offer “one-stop” information.
COMPLETE
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Project 4: Emergency Action Plan TemplateProject 4: Emergency Action Plan Template
County staff created an EAP template for use by LIDs
Intent was for the template to be a “guide” that could be used by LIDs as they create their own individualized Emergency Action Plans
COMPLETE
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Project 5: LID Emergency Action PlansProject 5: LID Emergency Action Plans
Each LID worked to develop its own Emergency Action Plan.
All FBC LIDs created an Emergency Action Plan or updated the EAP they already had.
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Project 6: Levee & Flood Fight TrainingProject 6: Levee & Flood Fight Training
A workshop on Levee Issues was held in 2013 and approximately 25 individuals attended this workshop sponsored by FBFMA
A Flood Fight Training session was held in 2013, hosted by the FBC Drainage District; over 60 persons attended.
COMPLETE
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Project 7: Resource IssuesProject 7: Resource Issues
The County sponsored a Flood Fight Vendor Day in 2014 so LIDS could learn more about resources needed for emergency actions.
LIDs are reviewing individual resource needs; and some LIDs have been proactive and purchased state-of-the-art flood fight materials and equipment.
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Project 8: Update County EOPProject 8: Update County EOP
This project involved updating Annex K of the County’s Emergency Operations Plan
Information from LID EAPs used to develop a County-wide plan for levee emergencies
COMPLETE
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Project 9: ExercisesProject 9: Exercises
In 2013, a Tabletop Exercise was held to provide an initial test of LID Emergency Action Plans
A second Tabletop Exercise is being developed for 2015
IN PROGRESS
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Project 10: Levee InspectionsProject 10: Levee Inspections
The FBC Drainage District has developed a program of periodic levee inspections
These inspections are done in a manner similar as the US Army Corps of Engineers’ Rehabilitation and Inspection Program
IN PROGRESS
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Project 11: Debris ManagementProject 11: Debris Management
The County has invited LIDs in the unincorporated area of the County to participate in the County’s Debris Management Plan.
The goal is to streamline debris removal operations, and ensure full federal reimbursement, following a disaster.
80% COMPLETE
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Project 12: Mutual Aid AgreementProject 12: Mutual Aid Agreement
In 2003, a Regional Mutual Aid Agreement was executed by the 13 counties in the Houston area.
The Agreement has been updated to better ensure reimbursement by FEMA after disasters and is now more comprehensive by providing an opportunity for all political subdivisions (including LIDs) in the Region to participate.
PLANNED- 2014
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Project 13: LID Readiness ProgramProject 13: LID Readiness Program
FBC OEM would like to develop an annual program where each LID would complete certain preparedness tasks to ensure readiness for a levee emergency
This would be similar to the County’s MUD Readiness Program
PLANNED- 2015
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And Along The Way….And Along The Way….
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Thank YouThank You
Questions ?
Jeff D. Braun
Emergency Management Coordinator
Fort Bend County
307 Fort Street
Richmond, TX 77469
Phone: 281-342-6185
Email: [email protected]
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