Why Plan? Sean Rausch Disaster Response and Recovery Planner Mitigation Ozaukee County Hazard Mitigation Kickoff Meeting February 13, 2018

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1 Why Plan? Sean Rausch Disaster Response and Recovery Planner Mitigation Ozaukee County Hazard Mitigation Kickoff Meeting February 13, 2018 According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): Mitigation is any sustained action taken to eliminate or reduce the long term risk to human life and property from natural and technological hazards What is Mitigation? Photo from Kenosha County Photo from Soldiers Grove, WI Nationwide $8 billion per year in flood damages Costs continue to rise People continue to build and live in high risk areas In Wisconsin $3 billion in disaster related damages last 3 decades Disasters cost society too much State and federal aid insufficient To prevent future damages Decrease impact and speed response and recovery process Mitigation happens at the local level! Break the Cycle Disaster Hazard Mitigation Why Plan? 1

2 Value of Mitigation Mitigation Planning Thiensville, WI Gays Mills, WI For every $1 spent on mitigation, $6 is saved in future damages. (National Institute of Building Sciences 2018) Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 Local/Tribal Planning Public Law , 10/30/2000 established national hazard mitigation program Vision: Reduce disaster losses through pre disaster mitigation planning by pre identifying cost effective mitigation. Mitigation planning would then streamline and speed up the recovery process. State, local, tribal planning Describe actions to mitigate hazard impacts and establish a strategy to implement those actions Pre identify projects to ensure a comprehensive approach to hazard impact reduction Components Planning Process Risk Assessment Mitigation Strategy Plan Maintenance Plan Review Plan Adoption Options Stand alone plan Countywide, tribal, watershed, regional, etc. Integration with other planning All plans must be updated every 5 years! 10 Issues and Opportunities Housing Transportation Utilities and Community Facilities Agricultural, Natural, and Cultural Resources Comprehensive Planning Economic Development Intergovernmental Cooperation Land Use Implementation Benefits of Pre Disaster Planning All hazards planning Support other goals of the community Identify and prioritize mitigation projects Identify and pursue sources of technical and financial assistance Ex. FEMA HMA grants, DNR Municipal Flood Control Fewer constraints on time and resources vs. post disaster Darlington, WI Gain public and political support Involve and educate citizens Bring local partners together Hazard Mitigation Why Plan? 2

3 Planning Tools and Resources mitigation assistance mitigation planning Resource Guide to All Hazards Mitigation Planning April 2003 State of Wisconsin Hazard Mitigation Plan FEMA How To Guides (386 1 through 386 9) library/collections/6 Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Programs Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Pre Disaster Mitigation Program Flood Mitigation Assistance Program Examples of Mitigation Acquisition/Demolition Communities acquire land, demolish structures, and deed restrict the land to open space in perpetuity. Images from Gays Mills, WI Elevation Floodproofing Elevation raises a structure out of the floodplain. Images from Soldiers Grove, WI Any combination of structural techniques that reduce or prevent flood damage to the structure or its contents. Images from Darlington, WI Hazard Mitigation Why Plan? 3

4 Stormwater Retention/Detention Stormwater Detention/retention ponds can store storm water runoff, decreasing flash flooding in urban areas. Image from Oshkosh, WI Stream restoration allows watersheds to better manage flooding. Image from Thiensville, WI River Warning Systems Community Safe Room River warning systems installed on conservation dams to warn county officials about expected dam breaching. Images from Vernon County Community safe rooms built to FEMA P 361 standards can withstand winds up to 250 MPH. Image from Town of Dunn, WI Other Projects Benefits of Mitigation NOAA Weather Radios Mobile Home Tie Downs Proper Landscaping Raise appliances and utilities Install back flow valves Retrofit for wind resistance Education and public awareness Insurance (flood and sewer backup) Land use planning Protect the health and safety of citizens Preserve or expand tax base Attract or retain business/industry Revitalize an area Enhance recreation & tourism parks, trails, etc. Increase community pride & improve quality of life Save tax dollars Bayfield County, WI Eau Claire, WI Hazard Mitigation Why Plan? 4

5 Contacts: Katie Sommers State Hazard Mitigation Officer (608) Margaret Zieke Disaster Response & Recovery Planner (608) Sean Rausch Disaster Response & Recovery Planner (608) Questions? Hazard Mitigation Why Plan? 5