Hazard Mitigation Planning IV Session Name: Hazard Mitigation Planning IV Coastal Hazards Management Course 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 Step Four: Form Interim Conclusions (Acceptability Assessment) Slide 40.1

Hazard Mitigation Planning IV Session Name: Hazard Mitigation Planning IV Coastal Hazards Management Course 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 Call a Public Meeting Slide 40.2

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

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

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

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

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

Hazard Mitigation Planning IV Session Name: Hazard Mitigation Planning IV Coastal Hazards Management Course 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 Task 5.2 Review existing community goal statements Slide 40.8

Hazard Mitigation Planning IV Session Name: Hazard Mitigation Planning IV Coastal Hazards Management Course 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. Task 5.3 List New Goals Slide 40.9

Hazard Mitigation Planning IV Session Name: Hazard Mitigation Planning IV Coastal Hazards Management Course 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 Task 5.4 List the hazard threats for each goal Slide 40.10