COMMUNITY PROFILE WHEELER COUNTY. Lower Loup Natural Resources District Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

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1 COMMUNITY PROFILE WHEELER COUNTY Lower Loup Natural Resources District Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2017 Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

2 Section Seven: Wheeler County Community Profile LOCAL PLANNING TEAM Table WHC.1 provides the list of participating community members that comprised the Wheeler County local planning team. Members of the planning team attended Round 1 and Round 2 meetings and provided important information including but not limited to: confirming demographic information, critical facilities, structural inventory, future development trends, hazard history and impacts, identifying hazards of greatest concern for the community, and prioritization of mitigation actions that address the hazards at risk to the community. Table WHC.1: The Wheeler County Local Planning Team Name Title Department / Organization Doug Reiter Emergency Manager, Fire Chief, Highway Wheeler County, Bartlett Fire Superintendent Gail Payne Highway Superintendent Wheeler County LOCATION AND GEOGRAPHY Wheeler County is located in central Nebraska and is bordered by Garfield, Holt, and Greeley counties. The total area of Wheeler County is 576 square miles. The county includes Ericson Lake and reservoir. The county is not heavily forested, nor is it located in a geographic area of the state prone to landslides. Most of Wheeler County lies in the sand hills topographic region, with the vast majority of the county s land characterized by agricultural fields. Figure WHC.1: Wheeler County Map 2 Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2017

3 Section Seven: Wheeler County Community Profile CLIMATE For Wheeler County, the normal high temperature for the month of July is 87.1 degrees and the normal low temperature for the month of January is 7.8 degrees. On average, Wheeler County gets 27.3 inches of rain and 35.0 inches of snowfall per year. The following table compares these climate indicators with those of the entire state. Climate data are helpful in determining if certain events are higher or lower than normal. For example, if the high temperatures in the month of July are running well into the 90s, then this indicates extreme heat events, which could impact vulnerable populations such as the very young and the elderly if cooling areas are not provided. Table WHC.2: Climate Data for Wheeler County Wheeler County State of Nebraska July rmal High Temp 87.1 F 88.0 F January rmal Low Temp 7.8 F 12.0 F Annual rmal Precipitation 27.3 inches 30.3 inches Annual rmal Snowfall 35.0 inches 25.9 inches Source: NCEI Climate Data Online, Climate rmals TRANSPORTATION Wheeler County s major transportation corridors include Highway 281 and Highway 70. This information is important to hazard mitigation plans insofar as is suggests possible evacuation corridors in the county, as well as areas more at risk to transportation incidents. DEMOGRAPHICS The following figure displays the historical population trend from 1930 to This figure indicates that the population of Wheeler County had been declining from 1980 to The latest American Community Survey data estimates Wheeler County s population is increasing. This is notable for hazard mitigation because communities with declining population may also have a higher level of unoccupied housing that is not being up kept. Furthermore, areas with declining population will be less prone to pursuing residential/commercial development in their areas, which may reduce the number of structures vulnerable to hazards in the future. Decreasing populations can also represent decreasing tax revenue for the county which could make implementation of mitigation actions more fiscally challenging. 2,500 2,000 2,335 2,170 Figure WHC.2: Population Wheeler County 1,526 1,500 1,297 1,000 1,051 1, Source: U.S. Census Bureau Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

4 Section Seven: Wheeler County Community Profile The following table indicates that Wheeler County has a significantly older median age than the State of Nebraska. This is relevant to hazard mitigation insofar as the very young and elderly populations may be at greater risk from certain hazards than others. For a more elaborate discussion of this vulnerability, please see Section Four: Risk Assessment. Table WHC.3: Population by Age Age Wheeler County State of Nebraska <5 5.8% 7.2% % 79.2% > % 13.6% Median Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010, Table DP-1 The following table indicates that Wheeler County s median household income is lower than the Nebraska average. Wheeler County has a slightly higher per capita income, but has a significantly lower median home value and a lower median rent value compared to the state. These economic indicators are relevant to hazard mitigation because they indicate the relative economic strength compared to the state as a whole. Areas with economic indicators which are relatively low may influence a county s level of resiliency during hazardous events. Table WHC.4: Housing and Income Wheeler County State of Nebraska Median Household Income $44,107 $51,672 Per Capita Income $27,996 $26,899 Median Home Value $87,400 $128,000 Median Rent $606 $706 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Surveys 5-year Estimates, Table DP03 and DP04 An initial FIRM was identified for Wheeler County in January According to 2014 ACS 5-year estimates, the county has 581 housing units with 66.8 percent of those units occupied. There are approximately 91 mobile homes in the county and 25.5 percent of the county s housing was built before Housing age can serve as an indicator of risk as structures built prior to state building codes being developed may be at greater risk. Finally, residents that live in mobile homes may be more vulnerable to the impacts of high winds, tornadoes, and severe winter storms. 4 Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2017

5 Section Seven: Wheeler County Community Profile Figure WHC.3: Housing Units by Year Built Wheeler County Source: Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2014 American Community Surveys 5-year Estimates, Table DP04 Table WHC.5: Housing Units Total Housing Units Jurisdiction Occupied Housing Units Occupied Vacant Owner Renter Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Wheeler County % % % % Nebraska 725, % 74, % 486, % 239, % Source: Selected Housing Characteristics: 2014 ACS 5-year estimate Major Employers According to 2014 County Business Patterns data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Wheeler County had 20 business establishments. The following table presents the number establishments, number of paid employees, and the annual pay role in thousands of dollars. This information is relevant to hazard mitigation insofar as it indicates the diversification of industry. Communities which have a diverse economic makeup may be more resilient following a hazardous event, especially if certain industries are more impacted than others. Table WHC.6: Business in Wheeler County Total Businesses Number of Paid Employees Annual Payroll (in thousands) Total for all Sectors ,832,000 Source: U.S Census 2014, Table CB1200A11 Agriculture is also important to the economic fabric of Wheeler County, and the state of Nebraska as a whole. Wheeler County s 198 farms cover 357,134 acres of land. Crop and livestock production are the visible parts of the agricultural economy, but many related businesses contribute as well by producing, processing and marketing farm and food products. These businesses generate income, employment and economic activity throughout the region. Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

6 Section Seven: Wheeler County Community Profile Table WHC.7: Wheeler County Agricultural Inventory Wheeler County Agricultural Inventory Number of Farms 198 Land in Farms 357,134 acres Source: USDA 2012 Census of Agriculture FUTURE DEVELOPMENT TRENDS residential or commercial developments are planned for the next five years. Figure WHC.4: Land Cover STRUCTURAL INVENTORY AND VALUATION GIS parcel data from the County Assessor was not available. 6 Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2017

7 Section Seven: Wheeler County Community Profile Critical Infrastructure/Key Resources Chemical Storage Fixed Sites According to the Tier II System reports submitted to the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, there is one chemical storage site in Wheeler County that houses materials that are categorized as hazardous. The following table lists facilities that house hazardous materials only. Table WHC.8: Chemical Storage Fixed Sites Facility Address In Floodplain? Nebraska Central Telephone Co. 423 Central Avenue Source: Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality Historic Sites According to the National Register of Historic Places for Nebraska, there are two historic sites located in Wheeler County. Table WHC.9: National Historic Registry Site Name Date Listed In Floodplain? Wheeler County Courthouse, Former 01/10/1990 A. T. Ranch Headquarters 05/02/1990 Source: Nebraska State Historical Society Critical Facilities Each participating jurisdiction identified critical facilities vital for disaster response, providing shelter to the public, and essential for returning the jurisdiction s functions to normal during and after a disaster. Critical facilities were identified during the original planning process and updated by the local planning team as a part of this plan update. The following table and figure provide a summary of the critical facilities for the jurisdiction. Critical facilities for Wheeler County are located primarily in or near the county s incorporated communities. Table WHC.10: List of Critical Facilities in Wheeler County CF Number Name Shelter (Y/N) Generator (Y/N) Located in Floodplain (Y/N) 1 High School N N N 2 Region 26 Tower N N N 3 Lake Ericson Dam N N N Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

8 Section Seven: Wheeler County Community Profile Figure WHC.5: Critical Facilities HISTORICAL OCCURRENCES Historical hazard events are summarized in Table WHC.11. Property damages from these resources should be considered as broad estimates only. The NWS and other sources make a best guess on these amounts at the time of the publication. Sources include but are not limited to: emergency management, local law enforcement, skywarn spotters, NWS damage surveys, newspaper clipping services, insurance industry, and the general public. Crop damages are provided from the USDA Risk Management Agency. 8 Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2017

9 Section Seven: Wheeler County Community Profile Table WHC.11: NCEI Severe Weather Events HAZARD TYPE Count Injuries Death Property Loss Crop Loss 2 Agricultural Animal Disease* Disease Plant Disease $93,136 Chemical Spills (Transportation) Chemical Spills (Fixed Sites) /1452 Drought months 0 0 $1,000,000 $640,875 Flooding Severe Thunderstorms Severe Winter Storms Extreme Heat 40/year $1,096,048 Flash Flood $1,053,000 N/A Flood $75,000 $5,394 Grass/Wildfires N/A N/A High Winds 1 Average: 43 kts Range: kts Tornado 1 Average: EF0 Range: EF0-F2 Thunderstorm Wind 1 Average: 56.2 kts Range: kts Hail 1 Average: 1.14 Range: N/A: Data not available 1 indicates data is from NCEI (January 1996 to July 2015) 2 indicates data is from USDA (2000 to 2014) 3 indicates data is from NFS (2000 to 2012) 4 indicates data is from PHSMA (1974 to 2014) 5 indicates data is from U.S. Coast Guard NRC ( ) *1 outbreak of 200 animals $635, $472,200 N/A $225,000 $1,943,032 Heavy Rain $4,526,959 Lightning N/A Blizzard $13,000 N/A Heavy Snow $17,808 Ice Storm N/A Winter Storm $48,000 N/A Wind Chill N/A $469,000 N/A HAZARD PRIORITIZATION For an in depth discussion regarding area wide hazards, please see Section Four: Risk Assessment. The discussion of the following hazards was prioritized by the local planning team based on the identification of hazards of greatest concern, hazard history, and the jurisdiction s capabilities. Agricultural Animal Disease Agricultural animal disease was identified as a top concern because of the local economy s reliance on the agricultural sector. The NDA reported one outbreak of paratuberculosis in Wheeler County from 2015 to This outbreak impacted a population of 200 animals. Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

10 Section Seven: Wheeler County Community Profile Dam Failure There are nine dams in Wheeler County. ne of these dams have been identified as a high hazard dam. The Wheeler County LEOP indicates that if the dam at Lake Ericson were to fail, it would affect a small portion of the county. In 2010, the Ericson Dam failed causing flooding damages throughout the county. Table WHC.12: Dams in Wheeler County Number of Dams Minimal Low Significant High Wheeler County Planning Area Source: NDNR Figure WHC.6: Wheeler County Dams Flooding Unincorporated areas of Wheeler County have two NFIP policies in-force for $222,500. There are no repetitive flood loss properties in unincorporated areas of Wheeler County. Local concerns focus on the potential for property damages due to flooding. The NCEI reported four flooding events from 1996 to These events caused a total of $1,128,000 in property damages. One million dollars of these reported property damages resulted from the failure of Ericson Dam in Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2017

11 Section Seven: Wheeler County Community Profile Figure WHC.7: Special Flood Hazard Area Severe Winter Storms Local concerns focus on the potential for power outages and property damages due to severe winter weather. The NCEI reported that severe winter storms resulted in $62,000 in property damages in Wheeler County from 1996 to One significant storm in 2006 resulted in snow accumulations of 6 to 13 inches, 15 to 30 mph winds, and ice accumulations up to a quarter of an inch. These conditions downed power lines and tree branches. Tornadoes Local concerns focus on the availability of shelter and adequate warning for residents. According to the NCEI, there have been ten tornadic events in Wheeler County from 1996 to These events have caused $469,000 in property damages and two injuries. Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

12 Section Seven: Wheeler County Community Profile GOVERNANCE A community s governance structure impacts its capability to implement mitigation actions. Wheeler County is governed by a three member board of supervisors. The county also has the following offices and departments that may help implement hazard mitigation actions: Emergency Manager Highway Superintendent Sheriff CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT The capability assessment consisted of two main components: a Capability Assessment Survey completed by the jurisdiction and a review of local existing policies, regulations, plans, and the programs. The survey is used to gather information regarding the jurisdiction s planning and regulatory capability; administrative and technical capability; fiscal capability; and educational and outreach capability. Table WHC.13: Capability Assessment Survey Components/Subcomponents Yes/ Planning & Regulatory Capability Administrative & Technical Capability Fiscal Capability Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements Plan Economic Development Plan Emergency Operational Plan Floodplain Management Plan Storm Water Management Plan Zoning Ordinance Subdivision Regulation/Ordinance Floodplain Ordinance Building Codes National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System Other (if any) Planning Commission Floodplain Administration GIS Capabilities Chief Building Official Civil Engineering Local Staff Who Can Assess Community s Vulnerability to Hazards Grant Manager Mutual Aid Agreement Other (if any) Capital Improvement Plan/ 1 & 6 Year plan Applied for grants in the past Awarded a grant in the past Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 12 Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2017

13 Section Seven: Wheeler County Community Profile Education & Outreach Capability Survey Components/Subcomponents Authority to Levy Taxes for Specific Purposes such as Mitigation Projects Gas/Electric Service Fees Storm Water Service Fees Water/Sewer Service Fees Development Impact Fees General Obligation Revenue or Special Tax Bonds Other (if any) Local citizen groups or non-profit organizations focused on environmental protection, emergency preparedness, access and functional needs populations, etc. Ex. CERT Teams, Red Cross, etc. Ongoing public education or information program (e.g., responsible water use, fire safety, household preparedness, environmental education) Natural Disaster or Safety related school programs StormReady Certification Firewise Communities Certification Tree City USA Other (if any) Overall Capability Does the community have the financial resources needed to implement mitigation projects? Does the community have the staff/expertise to implement projects? Is there community support to implement projects? Does the community staff have time to devote to hazard mitigation? Yes/ Limited/Moderate/High Limited Moderate Limited Limited PLAN INTEGRATION Wheeler County has a LEOP that integrates hazard mitigation in the following ways: addresses the hazards of greatest concern to the community, provides a clear assignment of responsibility during an emergency, and identifies areas vulnerable to hazards. other examples of plan integration were identified. There are currently no plans to further integrate hazard mitigation into planning mechanisms. Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

14 Section Seven: Wheeler County Community Profile MITIGATION STRATEGY Ongoing and New Mitigation Actions Provide Adequate Public Safe Rooms & Post Disaster Storm Shelters Description 1. Identify and evaluate existing safe rooms and/or storm shelters 2. Improve and/or construct safe rooms and/or storm shelters 3. Design and construct storm shelters and safe rooms in highly vulnerable areas such as mobile home parks, campgrounds, schools, etc. All Hazards Estimated Cost $150/sf for retrofit; $300/sf for new construction Potential Funding Timeline Priority Status Lead Agency HMGP, PDM, Wheeler County General Fund 5+ Years Medium t yet started Emergency Manager, County Board Improve/Provide Adequate Backup and Emergency Generators Description 1. Identify and evaluate current backup and emergency generators 2. Obtain additional generators based on identification and evaluation 3. Provide portable or stationary source of backup power to redundant power supplies, municipal wells, lift stations and other critical facilities and shelters All Hazards Estimated Cost $20,000 to $75,000+ per generator Potential Funding Timeline Priority Status Lead Agency Wheeler County General Fund, HMGP, PDM 2-5 Years Medium t yet started Emergency Manager, County Board Improve Warning Systems Description 1. Evaluate current warning systems 2. Improve warning systems/develop new warning system 3. Obtain/Upgrade warning system equipment and methods 4. Conduct evaluation of existing alert sirens for replacement or placement of new sirens 5. Identify location of weather warning radios 6. Improve weather radio system 7. Obtain/Upgrade weather radios All Hazards Estimated Cost Potential Funding Timeline Priority Status Lead Agency Varies by project HMGP, PDM, Wheeler County General Fund 2-5 Years Medium t yet started Emergency Manager, County Board Improve Emergency Communication Description 1. Develop/Improve Emergency Communication Action plan 2. Implement Emergency Communication Action Plan 3. Establish inner-operable communications 4. Obtain/Upgrade Emergency Communication Facilities/Equipment 5. Obtain/Upgrade/Distribute Weather Warning Radios All Hazards Estimated Cost $5,000+ Potential Funding Timeline Priority Status Lead Agency HMGP, PDM, Wheeler County General Fund 2-5 Years Medium t yet started Emergency Manager, County Board 14 Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2017

15 Section Seven: Wheeler County Community Profile Develop/Implement Hazard/Emergency Operations/Action/Response Plan Description 1. Identify and evaluate current hazards, response plan and procedures 2. Develop/Update multi-hazard emergency plan and procedures 3. Obtain additional response equipment and material 4. Train additional team members/maintain high training level for all team members All Hazards Estimated Cost Potential Funding Timeline Priority Status Lead Agency Unknown Wheeler County General Fund 5+ Years Low t yet started Emergency Manager, County Board Reduce Stream & Drainage Bottlenecks/Flow Restrictions Description 1. Evaluate restrictions and measures to prevent or reduce flood damage 2. Implement appropriate nonstructural or structural methods on an emergency or permanent basis (monitoring or warning systems, ice jam dusting, excavation or blasting, reshaping channel, tree and debris removal, acquire property and/or construct additional channels or other flow improvements) Flooding Estimated Cost Potential Funding Timeline Priority Status Lead Agency $10,000 to $50,000 for studies; $10,000+ or more to enlarge ditches, culverts, pipes; unknown for stream channel, crossing structures or bridge improvements Wheeler County General Fund, FMA 5+ Years Low t yet started Emergency Manager, County Board Improve Stream Bed/Bank Stabilization Description 1. Evaluate current stream bed and bank stabilization needs 2. Implement stream bed and bank stabilization improvements including grade control structures, rock rip rap, vegetative cover, etc. Flooding Estimated Cost $25,000 to $500,000+ Potential Funding Timeline Priority Status Lead Agency Removed Mitigation Actions Wheeler County General Fund 5+ Years Low t yet started Emergency Manager, County Board Maintain NFIP Participation Description 1. Continue to regulate development in floodplain areas 2. Adopt future floodplain maps when available 3. Conduct additional floodplain mapping/remapping Flooding Reason for Removal longer determined to be a mitigation action as this is part of their regular maintenance program. Wheeler County will continue to participate in the NFIP and regulate development in the floodplain. Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

16 COMMUNITY PROFILE VILLAGE OF BARTLETT Lower Loup Natural Resources District Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2017 Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

17 Section Seven: Village of Bartlett Community Profile LOCAL PLANNING TEAM Table BTL.1 provides the list of participating community members that comprised the Bartlett local planning team. Members of the planning team attended Round 1 and Round 2 meetings and provided important information including but not limited to: confirming demographic information, critical facilities, structural inventory, future development trends, hazard history and impacts, identifying hazards of greatest concern for the community, and prioritization of mitigation actions that address the hazards at risk to the community. Table BTL.1: The Village of Bartlett Local Planning Team Name Title Department / Organization Dan Williamson Chairperson Village of Bartlett Adrian Lindsey Fire Chief Bartlett Fire Department LOCATION AND GEOGRAPHY The Village of Bartlett is located in the central portion of Wheeler County and covers an area of 0.14 square miles. Figure BTL.1: Village of Bartlett Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

18 Section Seven: Village of Bartlett Community Profile TRANSPORTATION Bartlett s major transportation corridors include Highway 281 with 1,835 vehicles per day, 330 of those being heavy commercial vehicles. Transportation information is important to hazard mitigation plans because it suggests possible evacuation corridors in the community, as well as areas more at risk to transportation incidents. DEMOGRAPHICS The following figure displays the historical population trend from 1930 to This figure indicates that the population of Bartlett had been decreasing from 1980 to The latest American Community Survey data estimates that Bartlett s population is increasing. This is relevant to hazard mitigation as an increasing population leads to an increase in tax revenue for the community, as well as reducing the level of unoccupied housing. Occupied housing is more likely to be maintained than vacant housing. Figure BTL.2: Population Bartlett Source: U.S. Census Bureau *2014 Population from American Community Survey The following table indicates the Bartlett has a lower percentage of residents under the age of 5 than the county and state averages. Young and elderly populations may be more vulnerable to certain hazards than other population groups. For a more elaborate discussion of this vulnerability, please see Section Four: Risk Assessment. Table BTL.2: Population by Age Age Bartlett Wheeler County State of Nebraska <5 4.3% 5.8% 7.2% % 75.3% 79.2% > % 19.1% 13.6% Median Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2014, Table DP-1 The following table indicates that Bartlett s median household income is slightly higher than the county average. Bartlett s median home value is noticeably lower than the county and state averages. These economic indicators are relevant to hazard mitigation because they indicate the relative economic strength compared to the county and state as a whole. Economic indicators may also influence a community s resilience to hazardous events. 18 Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2017

19 Section Seven: Village of Bartlett Community Profile Table BTL.3: Housing and Income Bartlett Wheeler County State of Nebraska Median Household Income $45,521 $44,107 $51,672 Per Capita Income $25,560 $27,996 $26,899 Median Home Value $34,500 $87,400 $128,000 Median Rent $713 $606 $706 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2014 American Community Surveys 5-year Estimates, Table DP03 and DP04 According to 2014 ACS 5-year estimates, the community has 90 housing units with 83.3 percent of those units occupied. There are approximately eight mobile homes in the community and 42.2 percent of the community s housing was built before An initial Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) has not been developed for Bartlett. Furthermore, housing age can serve as an indicator of risk as structures built prior to state building codes may be at greater risk, and unoccupied housing may suggest that future development may be less likely to occur. Finally, communities with a substantial number of mobile homes may be more vulnerable to the impacts of high winds, tornadoes, and severe winter storms. Figure BTL.3: Housing Units by Year Built Bartlett Source: Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2014 American Community Surveys 5-year Estimates, Table DP04 Table BTL.4: Housing Units Total Housing Units Jurisdiction Occupied Housing Units Occupied Vacant Owner Renter Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Bartlett % % % % Wheeler County % % % % Source: Selected Housing Characteristics, 2014 ACS 5-year estimate Major Employers Major employers within Bartlett include Wheeler County Schools and Wheeler County. Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

20 Section Seven: Village of Bartlett Community Profile FUTURE DEVELOPMENT TRENDS According to the American Community Survey, Bartlett s population is increasing. However, the current population may be lower than the American Community Survey indicates. There are no new residential or commercial developments planned. STRUCTURAL INVENTORY AND VALUATION GIS parcel data from the County Assessor is not available for Bartlett. CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE/KEY RESOURCES Chemical Storage Fixed Sites According to the Tier II System reports submitted to the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, there are no chemical storage sites in Bartlett that house materials that are categorized as hazardous. Historic Sites According to the National Register of Historic Places for Nebraska, there are two historic sites located in or near Bartlett. Table BTL.5: National Historic Registry Site Name Date Listed In Floodplain? Wheeler County Courthouse, Former 01/10/1990 A. T. Ranch Headquarters 05/02/1990 Source: Nebraska State Historical Society Critical Facilities Each participating jurisdiction identified critical facilities vital for disaster response, providing shelter to the public, and essential for returning the jurisdiction s functions to normal during and after a disaster. Critical facilities were identified during the original planning process and updated by the local planning team as a part of this plan update. The following table and figure provide a summary of the critical facilities for the jurisdiction. Table BTL.6: List of Critical Facilities in Bartlett CF Number Type Shelter (Y/N) Generator (Y/N) Located in Floodplain (Y/N) 1 Village Well N N N 2 High School N N N 3 Elementary School N N N 4 Fire Hall N N N 20 Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2017

21 Section Seven: Village of Bartlett Community Profile Figure BTL.4: Critical Facilities HISTORICAL OCCURRENCES See the Wheeler County Participant Section for historical hazard events. HAZARD PRIORITIZATION For an in depth discussion regarding area wide hazards, please see Section Four: Risk Assessment. The following discussion provides community specific information, reported in Bartlett s Risk Assessment Summary that is relevant to each hazard. The hazards discussed in detail below were prioritized by the local planning team based on the identification of hazards of greatest concern, hazard history, and the jurisdiction s capabilities. Agricultural Animal Disease Agricultural animal disease was identified as a top concern due to the potential economic impacts an outbreak would cause. The local economy, much like the rest of Nebraska, is largely agriculturally based. An outbreak of animal disease could lead to loss of income and loss of employment. Chemical Spills (Transportation) Highway 281 runs along the east side of town. There are chemicals regularly transported along Highway 281. Due to the size of Bartlett, it is likely that a chemical spill along Highway 281 would affect a large portion of the village. Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

22 Section Seven: Village of Bartlett Community Profile Flooding Bartlett does not participate in the NFIP. There are no repetitive flood loss properties in the Village of Bartlett. Flooding is not a concern to the local planning team as there is no floodplain within Bartlett. Severe Winter Storms Severe winter storms were identified as a concern by the local planning team due to the potential for power outages, damages to infrastructure, and the hindrance of transportation. Bartlett will utilize backup generators and tree maintenance program to mitigate the impacts from winter storms. Tornadoes According to the NCEI, there have been eight tornadoes in or near Bartlett from 1996 to These tornadic events have led to $379,000 in property damages and two injuries. In July of 2004, an F1 tornado touched down in a cornfield near Bartlett, overturning a center pivot irrigation system, destroying a farmstead, and injuring a mother and daughter. GOVERNANCE A community s governance indicates the number of boards or offices that may be available to help implement hazard mitigation actions. Bartlett is governed by a five member village board and has a limited number of offices or departments that may be involved in implementing hazard mitigation initiatives: Clerk/Treasurer Sheriff Volunteer Fire Department CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT The capability assessment consisted of two main components: a Capability Assessment Survey completed by the jurisdiction and a review of local existing policies, regulations, plans, and the programs. The survey is used to gather information regarding the jurisdiction s planning and regulatory capability; administrative and technical capability; fiscal capability; and educational and outreach capability. Table BTL.7: Capability Assessment Survey Components/Subcomponents Yes/ Planning & Regulatory Capability Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements Plan Economic Development Plan Emergency Operational Plan Floodplain Management Plan Storm Water Management Plan Zoning Ordinance Subdivision Regulation/Ordinance Floodplain Ordinance Building Codes National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System Other (if any) Yes Yes, County Administrative & Planning Commission 22 Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2017

23 Section Seven: Village of Bartlett Community Profile Technical Capability Fiscal Capability Education & Outreach Capability Survey Components/Subcomponents Floodplain Administration GIS Capabilities Chief Building Official Civil Engineering Local Staff Who Can Assess Community s Vulnerability to Hazards Grant Manager Mutual Aid Agreement Other (if any) Capital Improvement Plan/ 1 & 6 Year plan Applied for grants in the past Awarded a grant in the past Authority to Levy Taxes for Specific Purposes such as Mitigation Projects Gas/Electric Service Fees Storm Water Service Fees Water/Sewer Service Fees Development Impact Fees General Obligation Revenue or Special Tax Bonds Other (if any) Local citizen groups or non-profit organizations focused on environmental protection, emergency preparedness, access and functional needs populations, etc. Ex. CERT Teams, Red Cross, etc. Ongoing public education or information program (e.g., responsible water use, fire safety, household preparedness, environmental education) Natural Disaster or Safety related school programs StormReady Certification Firewise Communities Certification Tree City USA Other (if any) Overall Capability Does the community have the financial resources needed to implement mitigation projects? Does the community have the staff/expertise to implement projects? Is there community support to implement projects? Does the community staff have time to devote to hazard mitigation? Yes/ Yes Yes Limited/Moderate/High Limited Limited Limited Limited Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

24 Section Seven: Village of Bartlett Community Profile PLAN INTEGRATION Bartlett has an annex to the Wheeler County LEOP. This plan integrates hazard mitigation in the following ways: addresses the hazards of greatest concern to the community, provides a clear assignment of responsibility during an emergency, and identifies areas vulnerable to hazards. other examples of plan integration have been identified for Bartlett. There are no plans to further integrate hazard mitigation into existing planning mechanisms. MITIGATION STRATEGY Ongoing and New Mitigation Actions Provide Adequate Public Safe Rooms & Post Disaster Storm Shelters Description 4. Identify and evaluate existing safe rooms and/or storm shelters 5. Improve and/or construct safe rooms and/or storm shelters 6. Design and construct storm shelters and safe rooms in highly vulnerable areas such as mobile home parks, campgrounds, schools, etc. All Hazards Estimated Cost $150/sf for retrofit; $300/sf for new construction Potential Funding Timeline Priority Status Lead Agency HMGP, PDM, Bartlett General Fund 5+ Years Medium t yet started Emergency Manager, Village Board Improve/Provide Adequate Backup and Emergency Generators Description 4. Identify and evaluate current backup and emergency generators 5. Obtain additional generators based on identification and evaluation 6. Provide portable or stationary source of backup power to redundant power supplies, municipal wells, lift stations and other critical facilities and shelters All Hazards Estimated Cost $20,000 to $75,000+ per generator Potential Funding Timeline Priority Status Lead Agency Private entities 2-5 Years Medium t yet started Emergency Manager, Village Board Improve Warning Systems Description 8. Evaluate current warning systems 9. Improve warning systems/develop new warning system 10. Obtain/Upgrade warning system equipment and methods 11. Conduct evaluation of existing alert sirens for replacement or placement of new sirens 12. Identify location of weather warning radios 13. Improve weather radio system 14. Obtain/Upgrade weather radios All Hazards Estimated Cost Potential Funding Timeline Priority Status Lead Agency Varies by project HMGP, PDM, Bartlett General Fund 2-5 Years Medium t yet started Emergency Manager, Village Board 24 Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2017

25 Section Seven: Village of Bartlett Community Profile Improve Emergency Communication Description 6. Develop/Improve Emergency Communication Action plan 7. Implement Emergency Communication Action Plan 8. Establish inner-operable communications 9. Obtain/Upgrade Emergency Communication Facilities/Equipment 10. Obtain/Upgrade/Distribute Weather Warning Radios All Hazards Estimated Cost $5,000+ Potential Funding Timeline Priority Status Lead Agency HMGP, PDM, Bartlett General Fund 2-5 Years Medium t yet started Emergency Manager, Village Board Develop/Implement Hazard/Emergency Operations/Action/Response Plan Description 5. Identify and evaluate current hazards, response plan and procedures 6. Develop/Update multi-hazard emergency plan and procedures 7. Obtain additional response equipment and material 8. Train additional team members/maintain high training level for all team members All Hazards Estimated Cost Potential Funding Timeline Priority Status Lead Agency Unknown Bartlett General Fund 5+ Years Low t yet started Emergency Manager, Village Board Reduce Tree Damage & Damage from Trees Description 1. Conduct tree inventory 2. Develop tree maintenance/trimming program 3. Implement tree maintenance/trimming program 4. Remove hazardous limbs and/or trees Tornadoes, Severe Winter Storms, Severe Thunderstorms, Grass/Wildfires Estimated Cost Potential Funding Timeline Priority Status Lead Agency Removed Mitigation Actions $2,000+; Staff Time Bartlett General Fund 5+ Years Low t yet started Emergency Manager, Village Board Reduce Damages in Floodplain Description 1. Evaluate repetitive loss or potential loss structures located in floodplain 2. Acquire and relocated or demolish flood prone property or elevate flood prone property 3. Elevate equipment vulnerable to flooding Flooding Reason for Removal floodplain located within Bartlett Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

26 COMMUNITY PROFILE VILLAGE OF ERICSON Lower Loup Natural Resources District Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2017 Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

27 Section Seven: Village of Ericson Community Profile LOCAL PLANNING TEAM Table ERC.1 provides the list of participating community members that comprised the Ericson local planning team. Members of the planning team attended Round 1 and Round 2 meetings and provided important information including but not limited to: confirming demographic information, critical facilities, structural inventory, future development trends, hazard history and impacts, identifying hazards of greatest concern for the community, and prioritization of mitigation actions that address the hazards at risk to the community. Table ERC.1: The Village of Ericson Local Planning Team Name Title Department / Organization Jack Poulsen Clerk Village of Ericson LOCATION AND GEOGRAPHY The Village of Ericson is located in the southwestern portion of Wheeler County and covers an area of 0.38 square miles. Figure ERC.1: Village of Ericson Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

28 Section Seven: Village of Ericson Community Profile TRANSPORTATION Ericson s major transportation corridors include Highway 70 with 910 vehicles per day, 100 of those being heavy commercial vehicles. Transportation information is important to hazard mitigation plans because it suggests possible evacuation corridors in the community, as well as areas more at risk to transportation incidents. DEMOGRAPHICS The following figure displays the historical population trend from 1930 to This figure indicates that the population of Ericson had been decreasing from 1980 to The latest American Community Survey data estimates Ericson s population is increasing. This is relevant to hazard mitigation as an increasing population leads to an increase in tax revenue for the community, as well as reducing the level of unoccupied housing. Occupied housing is more likely to be maintained than vacant housing Figure ERC.2: Population Ericson Source: U.S. Census Bureau *2014 Population from American Community Survey The following table indicates the Ericson has a noticeably older population than the county and state averages. Young and elderly populations may be more vulnerable to certain hazards than other population groups. For a more elaborate discussion of this vulnerability, please see Section Four: Risk Assessment. Table ERC.2: Population by Age Age Ericson Wheeler County State of Nebraska <5 2.2% 5.8% 7.2% % 75.3% 79.2% > % 19.1% 13.6% Median Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2014, Table DP-1 The following table indicates that Ericson s median household income and median home value are lower than the county and state averages. These economic indicators are relevant to hazard mitigation because they indicate the relative economic strength compared to the county and state as a whole. Economic indicators may also influence a community s resilience to hazardous events. 28 Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2017

29 Section Seven: Village of Ericson Community Profile Table ERC.3: Housing and Income Ericson Wheeler County State of Nebraska Median Household Income $27,500 $44,107 $51,672 Per Capita Income $22,525 $27,996 $26,899 Median Home Value $54,400 $87,400 $128,000 Median Rent Data unavailable $606 $706 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2014 American Community Surveys 5-year Estimates, Table DP03 and DP04 According to 2014 ACS 5-year estimates, the community has 69 housing units with 95.7 percent of those units occupied. There are approximately seven mobile homes in the community and 55.1 percent of the community s housing was built before An initial Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) has not been developed for Ericson. Furthermore, housing age can serve as an indicator of risk as structures built prior to state building codes may be at greater risk, and unoccupied housing may suggest that future development may be less likely to occur. Finally, communities with a substantial number of mobile homes may be more vulnerable to the impacts of high winds, tornadoes, and severe winter storms. Figure ERC.3: Housing Units by Year Built Ericson Source: Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2014 American Community Surveys 5-year Estimates, Table DP04 Table ERC.4: Housing Units Total Housing Units Jurisdiction Occupied Housing Units Occupied Vacant Owner Renter Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Ericson % 3 4.3% % % Wheeler County % % % % Source: Selected Housing Characteristics, 2014 ACS 5-year estimate Major Employers Major employers in Ericson include Ericson Spalding Livestock Market, and Ericson State Bank. Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

30 Section Seven: Village of Ericson Community Profile FUTURE DEVELOPMENT TRENDS According to the census data, the population of Ericson is increasing. However, this may not be accurate, according to the local planning team. The large percentage of older residents will likely lead to a decreasing population in the future. There are no new residential or commercial developments planned for the next five years. STRUCTURAL INVENTORY AND VALUATION GIS parcel data from the County Assessor was not available for Ericson. CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE/KEY RESOURCES Chemical Storage Fixed Sites According to the Tier II System reports submitted to the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, there is one chemical storage site in Ericson that houses materials that are categorized as hazardous. Other chemical fixed sites of concern include the Great Western Gas Company s large propane storage tank located on the west edge of the village. Table ERC.5: Chemical Storage Fixed Sites Facility Address In Floodplain? Nebraska Central Telephone Co 423 Central Avenue Source: Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality Historic Sites According to the National Register of Historic Places for Nebraska, there are no historic sites located in or near Ericson. Critical Facilities Each participating jurisdiction identified critical facilities vital for disaster response, providing shelter to the public, and essential for returning the jurisdiction s functions to normal during and after a disaster. Critical facilities were identified during the original planning process and updated by the local planning team as a part of this plan update. The following table and figure provide a summary of the critical facilities for the jurisdiction. Table ERC.6: List of Critical Facilities in Ericson CF Number Name Shelter (Y/N) Generator (Y/N) Located in Floodplain (Y/N) 1 Great Western Propane N N N 2 Well N Y N 3 Village Hall/Fire Hall N N N 4 Well N Y N 5 Sewage Lagoon N N Y 6 Catholic Church Y N N 7 Water Tower N N N 30 Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2017

31 Section Seven: Village of Ericson Community Profile Figure ERC.4: Critical Facilities HISTORICAL OCCURRENCES See the Wheeler County Participant Section for historical hazard events. HAZARD PRIORITIZATION For an in depth discussion regarding area wide hazards, please see Section Four: Risk Assessment. The following discussion provides community specific information, reported in Ericson s Risk Assessment Summary that is relevant to each hazard. The hazards discussed in detail below were prioritized by the local planning team based on the identification of hazards of greatest concern, hazard history, and the jurisdiction s capabilities. Chemical Spills-Transportation Local concerns regarding this hazard include several fertilizer trucks pass through center of town, Highway 91 passes through north part of town. Chemicals, fuel, and fertilizer are regularly transported along local routes. Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

32 Section Seven: Village of Ericson Community Profile Flooding Ericson does not participate in the NFIP. There are no repetitive flood loss properties in the Village of Ericson. During one flooding event in June 2010, flood waters took out dam at Lake Ericson. Extreme northern and extreme southern areas of town are most prone to flooding. According to the NCEI, there have been two flooding events that have led to $1,750,000 in property damages. The local planning team indicated that the town is very flat and has a high ground water level, which leads to poor stormwater drainage. Grass/Wildfires Local concerns regarding wildfires in Ericson focus on the potential for property damages and loss of life. The NFS reported two wildfires from 2000 to 2012, that burned a total of 171 acres. Ericson has a fire department staffed with 30 volunteers. Severe Thunderstorms Severe thunderstorms are a regular occurrence in Ericson and the rest of the planning area. Local concerns regarding this hazard include inadequate shelter. The basement of the Catholic Church is available for residents seeking shelter. Critical municipal records are protected with surge protectors on electronic devices. Ericson has data backup systems for municipal records. In 2015, local businesses purchased a large generator that can be used for community needs. Tornadoes Local concerns regarding this hazard include the potential for property damages and loss of life. According to the NCEI, there was an F2 tornado in Ericson in July This tornadic event uprooted numerous large trees and power poles. According to the local planning team, this tornadic event destroyed three homes. Region 26 Emergency Management offers Code RED alerts for Ericson residents. According to the local planning team, there are no warning sirens within Ericson. GOVERNANCE A community s governance indicates the number of boards or offices that may be available to help implement hazard mitigation actions. Ericson has a limited number of offices or departments that may be involved in implementing hazard mitigation initiatives. The village is governed by a five member village board. Clerk/Treasurer Sewage Plant Operator Sewer/Water Commissioner Street Commissioner Volunteer Fire Department Village Chairman CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT The capability assessment consisted of two main components: a Capability Assessment Survey completed by the jurisdiction and a review of local existing policies, regulations, plans, and the programs. The survey is used to gather information regarding the jurisdiction s planning and regulatory capability; administrative and technical capability; fiscal capability; and educational and outreach capability. 32 Lower Loup NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2017