SECTION 6: MITIGATION STRATEGY
6.2 IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS OF MITIGATION ACTIVITIES Requirement §201.6(c)(3)(ii): [The mitigation strategy section shall include a] section that identifies and analyzes a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions and projects being considered to reduce the effects of each hazard, with particular emphasis on new and existing buildings and infrastructure. All plans approved by FEMA after October 1, 2008, must also address the jurisdiction’s participation in the NFIP, and continued compliance with NFIP requirements, as appropriate. To identify and select mitigation projects that support achieving the mitigation goals and objectives, the risks and vulnerabilities associated with all hazards identified and evaluated in Section 4 Risk Assessment were evaluated for mitigation opportunities. The HMPC analyzed viable mitigation options that supported the identified goals and objectives, addressed key problems, risks, or vulnerabilities, and aligned with other local plans and efforts. The HMPC was provided with the following list of mitigation categories which are utilized as part of the CRS planning process but are also applicable to multi-hazard mitigation. • Prevention • Property Protection • Natural Resource Protection The HMPC was also provided with examples of potential mitigation actions for each of the above categories. The HMPC was instructed to consider both future and existing buildings in evaluating possible mitigation actions. Facilitated discussions took place to examine and analyze the options. The HMPC also considered which actions from the previous plan that were not already completed should be continued in this action plan. More details on mitigation alternatives considered by the HMPC are provided in Appendix C. 6.2.1 PRIORITIZATION PROCESS In the process of identifying continuing and new mitigation actions, the HMPC was provided with a set of prioritization criteria to assist in deciding why one recommended action might be more important, more effective, or more likely to be implemented than another. HMPC members were asked to rate each action on a set of criteria, which were grouped into three categories: Suitability, Risk Reduction, and Cost. The criteria for the prioritization process included the following: • Suitability • Emergency Services • Structural Projects • Public Information and Outreach
o Appropriateness of Action o Community Acceptance o Technical and Administrative Feasibility o Environmental Impact o Legal Conformance o Consistency with Existing Plans and Other Community Goals
• Risk Reduction
o Scope of Benefits
Wake County, NC Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
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