Hazard Mitigation Planning IV

1. Hazard Mitigation Planning IV Step Four: Form Interim Conclusions (Acceptability Assessment) • Based on analyses conducted during previous planning steps, form interim conclusions as to whether to move ahead with the planning process. • If the level of risk is acceptable, the community may decide not to • pursue mitigation activities • If the level of risk is not acceptable, the community may decide to • formulate a mitigation program Session Name: Hazard Mitigation Planning IV Coastal Hazards Management Course Slide 40.1

2. Hazard Mitigation Planning IV Call a Public Meeting • At this point in the planning process, it is prudent to call a public • meeting • At this forum, the planning team can get input and comment from • the community concerning mitigation priorities. • FEMA requires documentation of public involvement efforts made • during the planning process Session Name: Hazard Mitigation Planning IV Coastal Hazards Management Course Slide 40.2

3. Hazard Mitigation Planning IV Step Five Establish Community Values and Goals • General statements • Present a vision • Guide decision-making • Consensus may be difficult, but worthwhile Session Name: Hazard Mitigation Planning IV Coastal Hazards Management Course Slide 40.3

4. Hazard Mitigation Planning IV Combine Mitigation Goals with Other Community Values • Community concerns may overlap with hazard mitigation goals: • improving water quality • preserving open space • protecting historical/cultural sites • maintaining a stable economy Session Name: Hazard Mitigation Planning IV Coastal Hazards Management Course Slide 40.4

5. Hazard Mitigation Planning IV Worksheet #4 Community Goals Session Name: Hazard Mitigation Planning IV Coastal Hazards Management Course Slide 40.5

6. Hazard Mitigation Planning IV Tasks in Step Five Task 5.1 Create a list of goal categories Task 5.2 Review existing community goal statements Task 5.3 List new goals to address vulnerability and mitigation issues Task 5.4 List the hazard threat each goal is to address Session Name: Hazard Mitigation Planning IV Coastal Hazards Management Course Slide 40.6

7. Hazard Mitigation Planning IV Task 5.1 • Create a list of goal categories • General • Future Development • Existing Structures • Redevelopment • Public Education & Outreach • Natural Resource Protection Session Name: Hazard Mitigation Planning IV Coastal Hazards Management Course Slide 40.7

8. Hazard Mitigation Planning IV Task 5.2 Review existing community goal statements • Review local documents to find goal statements relevant to mitigation • Comprehensive plan • Capital improvements plan • Emergency management plan • Floodplain management plan • Zoning/subdivision ordinances • Storm water management plan • Flood damage prevention ordinance Session Name: Hazard Mitigation Planning IV Coastal Hazards Management Course Slide 40.8

9. Hazard Mitigation Planning IV Task 5.3 List New Goals • Goal statements in existing documents may not completely cover • the needs of the mitigation plan. • New goals may also be needed, or existing goal statements may need to be • modified. Session Name: Hazard Mitigation Planning IV Coastal Hazards Management Course Slide 40.9

10. Hazard Mitigation Planning IV Task 5.4 List the hazard threats for each goal • What is the hazard threat that the goals are to address? • The hazard threat can include the type of natural hazards that threaten • the community • The hazard threat can also include where the goal is to apply within the • community Session Name: Hazard Mitigation Planning IV Coastal Hazards Management Course Slide 40.10