APPENDIX C: MITIGATION ALTERNATIVES
be accepted by offering a 25-year flood protection. Regardless of CRS credit eligibility, many stormwater improvements were identified to mitigate flooding throughout the planning area. Table C.5 – Structural Projects Mitigation Options and Recommended Projects Action # Mitigation Action Reason for Pursuing / Not Pursuing Funding Structural Project Measures Considered by HMPC and Not Recommended
Developers are already required to retain water on site through either detention or retention systems for new developments.
Develop new detention and retention facilities to provide flood protection.
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n/a
Structural Project Measures and Funding Recommended for Implementation
Conduct stream mitigation projects on Old Mill Stream, Richland Creek, and others subject to flooding or erosion. Undertake drainage improvements to increase conveyance capacity and reduce stormwater related flooding
Stream restoration projects will reduce erosion and flood risk and support natural and beneficial floodplain functions These projects will reduce flood damages, prevent street flooding, protect life safety and reduce disruptions related to localized flooding.
Local funds, State and federal grants Capital Improvement Funds, FEMA HMA grants
SP-1
Multiple
C.2.6 PUBLIC INFORMATION OUTREACH PROJECTS
Outreach projects are the first step in the process of orienting property owners to the hazards they face and to the concept of property protection. They are designed to encourage people to seek out more information in order to take steps to protect themselves and their properties. Awareness of the hazard is not enough; people need to be told what they can do about the hazard. Thus, projects should include information on safety, health and property protection measures. Research has shown that a properly run local information program is more effective than national advertising or publicity campaigns. Therefore, outreach projects should be locally designed and tailored to meet local conditions. Community newsletters/direct mailings: The most effective types of outreach projects are mailed or distributed to everyone in the community. In the case of floods, they can be sent only to floodplain property owners. News media: Local newspapers can be strong allies in efforts to inform the public. Local radio stations and cable TV channels can also help. These media offer interview formats and cable TV may be willing
to broadcast videos on the hazards. LIBRARIES AND WEBSITES
The two previous activities tell people that they are exposed to a hazard. The next step is to provide information to those who want to know more. The community library and local websites are obvious places for residents to seek information on hazards, hazard protection, and protecting natural resources.
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