SECTION 7: MITIGATION ACTION PLANS
Table 7.1 – Mitigation Action Plan, Wake County (Unincorporated Area)
Wake County
Action #
Hazard(s) Addressed
Relative Priority
Lead Agency/ Department
Potential Funding Sources
Implementation Schedule
Description
Goal
Objective
Estimated Cost
2019 Status
Status Comments/Explanation
Prevention
Conduct a groundwater assessment using a network of wells and leading to a groundwater model that can enhance the understanding of groundwater capacity, threats and vulnerabilities in response to growth and weather. Oversee completion of planned reclaimed water projects per the County’s approved Community Improvement Program (CIP). Identify road network segments no longer maintained by NCDOT and provide funding and planning resources for mitigation and recovery efforts to communities to ensure infrastructure and transportation resiliency. Assist in reinstating water and sewer services post disaster.
Wake Environmental Services, Wake Water Partnership, USGS
Non-departmental operating expense and USGS
Program scope established and project is underway. Wake County is partnering with USGS to conduct this study. Completed several reclaimed water projects in RTP and others directly related to County facilities. Project has three phases; phases 1 and 2 are complete.
In-Progress – Carry Forward
P-1
1
1
Drought
High
$1,565,000
3-5 years
In-Progress – Carry Forward
P-2
4
2
Drought
Moderate
Raleigh, Wake County
$16,000,000
Annual budget process
2-3 years
Property Protection
Wake County Community Services
Annual budget ordinance
Ongoing - Next 5 years
PP-1
3
1
All
Moderate
$100,000,000
New
N/A
Natural Resource Protection
The County has purchased approximately 7,634 acres since the program’s inception. It will take several decades as indicated to complete. In 2018 voters approved $120m Parks, Greenways, Recreation and Open Space Bond. $26m available for 2019.
Partner with other governmental units and other interested parties to jointly identify and acquire 30,000 acres of open space lands.
Flood, Drought, Landslide, Extreme Heat
Wake County Community Services
In-Progress – Carry Forward
NRP-1
3
2
High
$335,000,000
Open Space Bonds
3-5 years
Structural Projects
Replace emergency generators located at facilities that serve as emergency shelter locations based on their scheduled end of life cycle. Construction of a new Emergency Operations Center adequate for the size and complexity of the jurisdiction Recovery Plan. Develop a comprehensive disaster recovery plan for Wake County consistent with the vision and goals described in PPD-8 and the National Disaster Recovery Framework. Upload dam failure inundation maps to Everbridge system for notification and evacuation. Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) High Hazard Chemicals Awareness. Identify chem facilities, potential impact zones, and potentially affected communities. Inform public and provide resources and education. Increase public awareness and participation in the Ready Wake program and resources.
Wake County Facilities Design & Construction
More than 5 years
SP-1
3
1
All
Moderate
$1,400,000
Local and Federal Grant
New
N/A
Wake County Emergency Management
SP-2
2
1
All
Moderate
$6,500,000
Local
3-5 years
New
N/A
Emergency Services
Wake County Emergency Management Wake County Emergency Management
ES-1
4
2
All
Moderate
$150,000
Local
3-5 years
New
N/A
ES-2
1
2
Dam Failure
High
Staff time
Local
1 year
New
N/A
Public Education and Awareness
Wake County Local Emergency Planning Committee Wake County Fire Services, Emergency Management
Hazardous Material
PEA-1
1
1
Moderate
$15,000
Local funding, donations
2-3 years
New
N/A
Federal Grants and Local
PEA-2
1
1
All
Moderate
$10,000
2-3 years
New
N/A
Wake County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2019
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