1. Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update South Platte NRD July 2016

2. Agenda Introductions Flooding Scenario Overview of the process and timeline Hazards for consideration Workshop Top 5 Checklist Top 5 Hazard Questionnaires Review Participant Section Review of past actions What’s next?

3. FLOODING SCENARIO Warning systems? Critical facilities? Vulnerable populations? Impacted infrastructure Roadways, buildings Mitigation actions for future events?

4. HAZARD MITIGATION, WHAT IS IT? FEMA defines Mitigation as “…efforts to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters; taking action now—before the next disaster—to reduce human and financial consequences later (analyzing risk, reducing risk, insuring against risk).”

5. PROJECTS IDENTIFED IN 2012 Emergency Backup Generators Safe Rooms Warning Sirens Stormwater System & Drainage Improvements Stream Bank Stabilization Improve Electrical Service Weather Radios Tree Management Plans Public Education Programs

6. WHY DEVELOP AND UPDATE THE PLAN? Provides the foundation for a stronger, more resilient community Federal regulations require HMPs for communities to be eligible for Pre-Disaster Grant Programs HMPs must be updated and approved by FEMA every 5 years And… Mitigation Works! “On average, a dollar spent on mitigation saves society an average of $4.” From 2006 report by the Multi-hazard Mitigation Council of the National Institute of Building Sciences

7. WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THE DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE? Build a Local Planning Team Ensure completion of FEMA required surveys Assist with local data collection (handout) Post project flyer (handout) Post the project website link on municipal website http://jeo.com/sphmp/ Participate in the annual review process

8. BUILD YOUR LOCAL PLANNING TEAM 1)Expertise - People, environment (built & natural), and disaster history AND 2) Responsibility - Implement projects, set policies, and make decisions Floodplain Administrators Building Code Official Planning & Zoning Public Works Transportation Department Schools Elected Officials Police & Fire Departments Chamber of Commerce Major Employers Economic Development Parks and Recreation Share with your Council/Village Boards and at community events!

9. PROJECT SCHEDULE July: Round 1 meetings October 4-6: Round 2 meetings November: Review final draft February (2017): Public review and comment period February (2017): Funding Workshop March (2017): Submit plan to FEMA Late Winter: Make revisions Spring 2017: Plan Adoption

10. PROJECT GOALS (handout) Goal 1: Protect the Health and Safety of Residents Goal 2: Reduce Future Losses from Hazard Events Goal 3: Increase Public Awareness and Educate on the Vulnerability to Hazards Goal 4: Improve Emergency Management Capabilities Goal 5: Pursue Multi-Objective Opportunities (whenever possible)

11. HAZARDS FOR CONSIDERATION Hazard Addressed in 2012 Plan Dam Failure Drought Earthquakes Extreme Heat Flooding Severe Winter Storms Tornados and High Winds Severe Thunderstorms Wildfires Levee Failure Additional Hazards for 2017 Plan Agricultural – Animal Disease Agricultural – Plant Disease Chemical Transportation Civil Disorder Hail Extreme Heat Severe Winter Storms/Ice Terrorism Urban Fire

12. HMP COMPONENTS South Platte NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan “Upfront Section” Planning Process General Demographic Analysis HIRA Mitigation Strategies Update / Maintenance Process Jurisdiction Specific Information Demographic analysis Critical Facilities & Infrastructure Future Development Trends Jurisdictional Risk Assessment

13. PROJECT FOLDERS Agenda Worksheets: 1) Top 5 Hazard Checklist Complete this for follow up questionnaires 2) Community Profile Drafts 3) Mitigation Actions Status Updates South Platte NRD [ Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan ] Project Folder Big Springs

14. HAZARD CHECKLIST EXERCISE Think about the hazard events we discussed earlier. What types of impacts did your community experience? Have there been deaths or injuries from certain hazards? How prepared was your community for these events? Have critical facilities been damaged? Are there resources/projects needed to be better prepared? Are certain weather events becoming more frequent? Circle the top 5 hazards of greatest concern Step 1

15. HAZARD ID QUESTIONNAIRES After checklist Follow up questions to capture more details of historical events Step 1

16. Review community profiles Provide edits to data and information Answer any red questions PARTICIPANT SECTION REVIEW Step 2

17. MITIGATION ACTIONS STATUS UPDATES Review and update projects identified in 2012 plan Step 3

18. WHAT IS NEXT? Invite others to participate: Post flyers and website link http://jeo.com/sphmp Provide comprehensive plans, capital improvement plans, zoning ordinances, floodplain management, stormwater management, etc. Attend Round 2 meetings: October 4-6 JEO will: Incorporate information from worksheets into plan Review community plans to include in HMP New mitigation projects for Round 2 meeting Second draft of Participant Sections for Round 2 meeting

19. PROJECT CONTACTS THANK YOU! South Platte NRD Ryan Reisdorff, 308.354.2377, rreisdorf@spnrd.orgrreisdorf@spnrd.org JEO Consulting Group John Brennan, 402.474.8787, jbrennan@jeo.comjbrennan@jeo.com Jeff Henson, 402.474.8764, jhenson@jeo.comjhenson@jeo.com NEMA Mary Baker, 402.471.7185, mary.baker@nebraska.govmary.baker@nebraska.gov NDNR Mitch Paine, 402.471.9252, mitch.paine@nebraska.govmitch.paine@nebraska.gov