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 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 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
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
Wet Floodproofed Structure: Hartford Boat House PROPERTY Hartford Boat House; Photos found in public domain
New/upsized drainage systems in New Britain STRUCTURAL PROJECTS Hart Street Drainage System Project Photo by David Murphy, 2018
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
New/upsized stream culvert in Farmington STRUCTURAL PROJECTS Photos by David Murphy, 2018
MS4 Stormwater Management Assistance Can help reduce flooding PREVENTION
Low Impact Development (LID) in Zoning Regulations Can help reduce flooding PREVENTION
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
New Britain High School Fuel Cell PROPERTY EMERGENCY SERVICES Fuel Cell Photo by David Murphy, 2018
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
Flood Hazard Information PUBLIC EDUCATION
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!