APPENDIX C: MITIGATION ALTERNATIVES
Agriculture's 2002 Farm Bill (Part 519) allows for funds to go to state, tribal, and local governments as well as nonprofit organizations to help purchase easements on agricultural land to protect against the development of the land. Because of the urbanization of the City of Raleigh, the HMPC did not recommend any projects related to farmland protection. Local Implementation/CRS Credit There is credit for preserving open space in its natural condition or restored to a state approximating its natural condition. The credit is based on the percentage of the floodplain that can be documented as wetlands protected from development by ownership or local regulations. The City of Raleigh could receive credit for Activity 420 – Open Space Preservation for preserving a portion of the SFHA as open space. Additionally, the City of Raleigh could receive credit for Activity 540 – Drainage System Maintenance. By having a portion of the City’s drainage system inspected regularly throughout the year and maintenance performed as needed would earn credit. The City could also get credit under this activity for providing a listing of problem sites that are inspected more frequently, and for implementing an ongoing Capital Improvements Program. Credit is available for the Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) element under Activity 450 for regulating activities throughout the watershed to minimize erosion on construction sites that could result in sedimentation and water pollution. The City of Raleigh could receive credit for soil and erosion control regulations under Activity 450 – Stormwater Management. The HMPC proposes protecting wetland and conservation areas along with promoting LID techniques to protect these natural floodplain functions. Table C.3 – Natural Resource Protection Mitigation Options and Recommended Projects Action # Mitigation Action Reason for Pursuing / Not Pursuing Funding Natural Resource Protection Measures Considered by HMPC and Not Recommended
Developing a Natural Floodplain Functions plan instead, which addresses restoration among other issues and can earn CRS credit. The City already has a requirement for developers to consider LID techniques when developing sites The City already has an established program for preserving wetlands and natural resource areas will protect these important areas for future flood protection and continued water quality improvement.
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Develop a natural area restoration plan
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Promote low-impact development projects where applicable to improve water quality and reduce runoff. Enact deed restrictions and other growth management tools to preserve wetland and natural resource areas and conserve their natural and ecological functions.
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Natural Resource Protection Measures and Funding Recommended for Implementation - none identified -
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C.2.4 Emergency Services Measures Emergency services measures protect people during and after a disaster. A good emergency management program addresses all hazards, and it involves all local government departments. This section reviews emergency services measures following a chronological order of responding to an emergency. It starts with identifying an impending problem (threat recognition) and continues through post-disaster activities.
Wake County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2019
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