Structural Project (stream daylighting) Property Protection (elevation) PREVENTION NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION STRUCTURAL PROJECTS PUBLIC EDUCATION

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1 NEW MITIGATION GOALS, STRATEGIES, ACTIONS PREVENTION STRUCTURAL PROJECTS NATURAL RESOURCE Structural Project (stream daylighting) PROPERTY PUBLIC EDUCATION EMERGENCY SERVICES Property Protection (elevation)

EXAMPLE FLOOD MITIGATION STRATEGIES FLOOD MITIGATION STRUCTURAL PROJECTS PROPERTY PREVENTION Replace Bridges and Culverts Remove In-Stream Dams Remove Obstructions

Floodproofing Elevate Buildings Relocate Buildings Secure Utilities Anchor Floatables Remove Hazardous Materials Re-Grade Properties Purchase Flood Insurance Join the

2 EXAMPLE FLOOD MITIGATION STRATEGIES FLOOD MITIGATION STRUCTURAL PROJECTS PROPERTY PREVENTION Replace Bridges and Culverts Remove In-Stream Dams Remove Obstructions Upstream Detention Install Stormwater Systems Create Floodways Enlarge Channels Reduce Flow Resistance Install Levees Install Flood Walls Wet Floodproofing Dry Floodproofing Elevate Buildings Relocate Buildings Secure Utilities Anchor Floatables Remove Hazardous Materials Re-Grade Properties Purchase Flood Insurance Join the Community Rating System (CRS) Modify Zoning Modify Comp Plan Stormwater Management Regulations Increase Flood Damage Prevention Standards Freeboard Low Impact Development Minimize Impervious Cover

EXAMPLE FLOOD MITIGATION STRATEGIES FLOOD MITIGATION NATURAL RESOURCES EMERGENCY SERVICES PUBLIC EDUCATION Acquire or Preserve Floodplain Land Acquire and Remove Structures from Floodplains and

3 EXAMPLE FLOOD MITIGATION STRATEGIES FLOOD MITIGATION NATURAL RESOURCES EMERGENCY SERVICES PUBLIC EDUCATION Acquire or Preserve Floodplain Land Acquire and Remove Structures from Floodplains and Convert to Open Space Acquire or Preserve Other Lands Increase Wetland Storage Re-Connect Streams to Floodplains Build Local Capacities to Respond Move Critical Facilities from Flood Risk Areas Establish Emergency Shelters Elevate Roads or Bridges to Ensure Egress Develop Community Evacuation Plans Develop Site-Specific Evacuation Plans Establish Satellite Facilities in Areas Subject to Isolation Newsletters Community Meetings Information Kiosks Web Site with Flood Risk Maps Education of Municipal Staff Leverage State and FEMA Education Programs Establish a Standing Committee or Board to Oversee Outreach

and programs Shutters, load path, and roof projects Enhance fire suppression capabilities with dry hydrants,

4 OTHER HAZARD MITIGATION STRATEGIES Strengthen or reinforce shelters and critical facilities Create backup critical facilities Bury utilities Harden utilities Expand and fund tree maintenance programs Snow removal plans and programs Shutters, load path, and roof projects Enhance fire suppression capabilities with dry hydrants, cisterns, etc. Bracing for potential earthquake damage Public education programs and resources Hurricane Shutters Dry Hydrants

5 Wet Floodproofed Structure: Hartford Boat House PROPERTY Hartford Boat House; Photos found in public domain

6 New/upsized drainage systems in New Britain STRUCTURAL PROJECTS Hart Street Drainage System Project Photo by David Murphy, 2018

7 Pequabuck River Property Acquisitions 21 properties acquired in Plainville since 2010 This photo courtesy of the Plainville Citizen Forestville Avenue Photos by David Murphy, 2018 North Washington Street PROPERTY NATURAL RESOURCE Robert Street Exr. Area

8 New/upsized stream culvert in Farmington STRUCTURAL PROJECTS Photos by David Murphy, 2018

9 MS4 Stormwater Management Assistance Can help reduce flooding PREVENTION

10 Low Impact Development (LID) in Zoning Regulations Can help reduce flooding PREVENTION

EMERGENCY SERVICES Parkville Fuel Cell Photo by David

11 Parkville Fuel Cell and Microgrid Powering School, Library, Senior Center, and Grocery Store PROPERTY EMERGENCY SERVICES Parkville Fuel Cell Photo by David Murphy, 2018 Buildings of the Parkville Microgrid Photo by David Murphy, 2018

12 New Britain High School Fuel Cell PROPERTY EMERGENCY SERVICES Fuel Cell Photo by David Murphy, 2018

Ceiling and roof photographs courtesy of the Town of

13 South Windsor Emergency Operations Center New roof may be designed to withstand a Category 3 hurricane Ceiling and roof photographs courtesy of the Town of South Windsor PROPERTY EMERGENCY SERVICES EMERGENCY SERVICES

14 Flood Hazard Information PUBLIC EDUCATION

15 NEW MITIGATION GOALS, STRATEGIES, ACTIONS STRUCTURAL PROJECTS PROPERTY PREVENTION EMERGENCY SERVICES NATURAL RESOURCE PUBLIC EDUCATION DO write ideas on your worksheet DO NOT forget to indicate your name and municipality DO NOT be overly concerned with the categories; we know they overlap PLEASE DO raise your hand and suggest your good ideas to everyone else!

Lower Meramec Multi-Jurisdictional Floodplain Management Plan Public Involvement (Results of Early Public Engagement) 27 June 2018

Lower Meramec Multi-Jurisdictional Floodplain Management Plan Public Involvement (Results of Early Public Engagement) 27 June 2018 Public Involvement Summary: The planning process includes opportunities