SECTION 5: CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
and the reviewer will take the appropriate steps to review the application to see if it triggers substantial damage requirements. If a substantial damage requirement is triggered, then the building must come into compliance with all Building Code requirements and Town ordinances, including the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. If a property owner applies for a permit in order to voluntarily improve a property that has not been damaged, then the above referenced substantial improvement protocols will be activated. This will include a full review during plan review of the project scope, evaluating the building’s depreciated value either by tax assessor value or through an appraisal and ensuring that the work is adjusted accordingly depending on the determination. All work will be field verified during the building process to make sure construction is up to code and in compliance with Town ordinances. Following an impact event in the City of Raleigh , a comprehensive approach to substantial damage assessment is undertaken. A fifteen-member inspection team comprising Stormwater Division employees, many of whom are Certified Floodplain Managers (CFM), is mobilized to assess damage across the city. This effort involves collaboration among various divisions within the Engineering Services Department. The city is divided into four quadrants, each assigned dedicated teams for conducting windshield surveys and damage assessments. Data collected during these assessments is meticulously recorded using FEMA’s Substantial Damage Estimator Tool or on paper for ms if cellphone service is temporarily down. All data recorded on paper forms will be uploaded to the estimator tool as soon as possible. The database is immediately incorporated into the City of Raleigh’s emergency permitting process so that all new permit applications can be cross-referenced with this data. In all instances of property improvements, the City of Raleigh upholds its commitment to safety and compliance by continuing with existing cumulative substantial improvement protocols. It is important to note that these procedures may vary depending on the specific requirements of the situation and the entities involved in the survey process. However, the City of Raleigh ensures adherence to standardized protocols and best practices to guarantee consistency, accuracy, and effectiveness in assessing substantial damage. After a significant disaster event or flood in the Town of Wake Forest , the initial response of the Town involves mobilizing emergency services and first responders to the affected area, including fire, police, EMS, Engineering, and Wake Forest Public Works crews. Activities in primary impact areas include:
Securing the area. Evacuating people.
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Conducting search and rescue. Providing emergency medical care.
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Sheltering evacuees.
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Identifying hazardous materials.
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Suppressing fires.
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Surveying the affected area.
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The response aims to help mitigate any substantial damage and restore the community's quality of life to its pre-event level. Short-term measures include:
• Clearing debris from the stormwater system in flood-prone areas. • Renewing economic activities. • Restoring government services. • Providing essentials to victims. • Establishing disaster assistance centers. • Conducting damage surveys. • Providing health and human services.
Wake County, NC Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
WSP June 2024 Page 283
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