Hazard Mitigation Planning. Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions Workshop Edison, New Jersey October 20, 2012

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1 Hazard Mitigation Planning Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions Workshop Edison, New Jersey October 20, 2012

2 Mitigation Planning NJ Hazard Mitigation Plan? What is the status of the HMP in your community? What types of Mitigation Actions are in your Community Plan? Were you involved in the development of the plan? Recovery Plan? 2

3 New Jersey Local HMP Status Local Plan Status # of Jurisdictions % of Jurisdiction 0-Not In Plan Process 30 5% 1-Funded, No Draft Submitted 34 6% 4-Approvable Pending Adoption 56 9% 5-Approved % 3

4 New Jersey State HMP 4

5 Regulatory Context Sec 322 Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (DMA 2000) (b) Local and Tribal Plans Each mitigation plan developed by a local or tribal government shall (1) describe actions to mitigate hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities identified under the plan; and (2) establish a strategy to implement those actions. 5

6 Regulatory Context Sec 322 Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (DMA 2000) 44 CFR Part Planning Process An opportunity for neighboring communities, local and regional agencies involved in hazard mitigation activities, and agencies that have the authority to regulate development, as well as businesses, academia and other private and non-profit interests to be involved in the planning process 6

7 Regulatory Context Each mitigation plan developed by a local or tribal government shall (1) describe actions to mitigate hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities identified under the plan; and (2) establish a strategy to implement those actions. 7

8 Regulatory Context A section that identifies and analyzes a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions and projects being considered to reduce the effects of each hazard, with particular emphasis on new and existing buildings and infrastructure. All plans approved by FEMA after October 1, 2008, must also address the jurisdiction's participation in the NFIP, and continued compliance with NFIP requirements, as appropriate. A process by which local governments incorporate the requirements of the mitigation plan into other planning mechanisms such as comprehensive or capital improvement plans, when appropriate. 8

9 Hazard Mitigation - What is it? Any sustained action taken to reduce long-term risk to life and property from a hazard event Mitigation elevated home by the river Preparedness & Response purchase of a police command vehicle Mitigation property acquisition 9

10 Mitigation Planning Cycle Establish a Planning Process Adopt the Plan Implementing Maintaining & Updating your Approved Plan Assess Risks Develop a Mitigation Strategy 10

11 Hazard Mitigation Goal Approach Mitigation as a way of doing business in the Community 11

12 Mitigation Plans should not be Stand Alone Plans Mitigation Plans should not be Stand Alone Plans For Multi-Juris Plans, - Local EM is usually primary (and often sole local HMP participant). Participation and Involvement of land use/environmental planners is key to plan development and implementation. Mitigation strategy should be Integrated with other local planning efforts (e.g., storm water, open space, land use) 12

13 Community Capabilities A Community s Capabilities for Mitigation include: Plans - Master plan, land use plan, Storm Water, Open Space Policies and Ordinance - Building codes, zoning Programs - NFIP and CRS Studies and Reports - Flood Insurance Studies, HAZUS Staff and Departments - Community Planners; Building code official; Engineer or public works official; Local floodplain administrator; GIS; Make sure your mitigation actions are based on your community capabilities 13

14 A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF ACTIONS STRUCTURAL PROJECTS Acquisition Elevation Retrofits Drainage PLANNING MECHANISMS Zoning Codes Ordinances Open Space Plan NFIP EDUCATION & OUTREACH Public Awareness Outreach Educational Programs NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION Stream and Wetland Restoration Erosion Control 14

15 Some examples from NJ HMPs Encourage the development of dunes along the City s beachfront to protect against erosion and storm surge inundation. Survey/upgrade of storm water control system. Upgrade and improve culverts on Way. Retrofit of existing drainage pipes/swales to allow transport of additional stormwater and elimination of street flooding on Road. 15

16 Evaluate/modify/adopt new: floodplain development regulations hillside development regulations open space regulations and protected lands waterfront setback regulations storm water management regulations Stream dumping regulations subdivision and development regulations 16

17 NJ Coastal Mapping RiskMAP Updated flood maps for coastal NJ and NYC 17

18 NJ Coastal Mapping - Outreach Advisory Team (COAT) The Coastal Outreach Advisory Team is being established to support the New Jersey and New York City Coastal Flooding Outreach and Education Program Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) is focused on technical aspects of the flood risk program COAT will focus on the outreach elements of the program 18

19 Partnerships Mitigation and Recovery 19

20 NJ Counties beginning HMP Updates Bergen Burlington Essex Hudson Monmouth Ocean Somerset 20

21 Possible Approaches to Planning for Disaster Recovery Adopt a Post-Disaster Recovery Ordinance Integrate Post-Disaster Recovery into the Local Comprehensive Plan Integrate Post-Disaster Recovery into the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Expand the Recovery Annex of the CEMP to address Post-Disaster Recovery Issues Other Plans, Policies and Programs 21

22 Benefits of Planning for Disaster Recovery Faster and More Efficient Recovery Opportunities to Build Back Better Local Control Over Recovery 22

23 Examples Phased Reconstruction and Streamlined Permitting or Allowing for a Moratorium Reducing Disaster Vulnerability via Voluntary Mitigation Programs Prioritizing Areas to Focus Redevelopment, Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs), Incentives to Target Areas FSU, R. Deyle,

24 Examples Environmental and Historic Review of Temporary Sites Non-Conforming Use Policy Green Rebuilding Open Space Preservation 24

25 Resources Integrating Best Practices Into Planning (APA): FEMA Hazard Mitigation Planning Region II Coastal Mapping: Flood Map Updates (RIskMAP) New Jersey (and Region II): FEMA-EPA MOA National Disaster Recovery Framework: 25

26 Resources Holistic Disaster Recovery tes/csc.uoregon.edu.opdr/files/ HDR.pdf Planning for Post-Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction iewrecord.do?id=1558 American Planning Association rch/postdisaster/ 26