Wake County Hazard Mitigation Plan - Adopted 10-21-2024


1 Introduction
9

1.1 Background
9

1.2 Purpose and Authority
10

1.3 Scope
10

1.4 References
11

1.5 Plan Organization
12

6 Mitigation Strategy
343

6.1 Goals and Objectives
343

6.1.1 Coordination with Other Planning Efforts
343

6.1.2 Goal Setting
344

6.1.3 Resulting Goals and Objectives
344

6.2 Identification and Analysis of Mitigation Activities
345

6.2.1 Prioritization Process
345

9 Plan Adoption
428

A. Plan Review Tool
682

Plan Review Checklist
686

C. Mitigation Alternatives
771

C.1 Categories of Mitigation Measures Considered
771

C.2 Alternative Mitigation Measures per Category
771

C.2.1 Preventative and Regulatory Measures
771

Building Codes
772

Comprehensive or Land Use Plan
773

Open Space Preservation
773

Zoning Ordinance
773

Floodplain Regulations
774

Stormwater Management Regulations
774

Reducing Future Flood Losses
774

Local Implementation Recommendations
775

C.2.2 Property Protection Measures
775

Keeping the Hazard Away
776

Flooding
776

Barriers
776

Relocation
776

Building Elevation
777

Demolition
777

Pilot Reconstruction
777

Retrofitting
777

Insurance
778

Local Implementation Recommendations
778

C.2.3 Natural Resource Protection
779

Wetland Protection
780

Erosion and Sedimentation Control
780

Stream/River Restoration
780

Best Management Practices
780

Dumping Regulations
781

Farmland Protection
781

Local Implementation Recommendations
781

C.2.4 Emergency Services Measures
782

Threat Recognition
782

Warning
783

StormReady
783

Response
784

Evacuation and Shelter
784

Local Implementation Recommendations
784

C.2.5 Structural Projects
785

Levees and Floodwalls
786

Reservoirs and Detention
786

Diversion
786

Local Implementation Recommendations
786

C.2.6 Public Information
787

Outreach Projects
787

Libraries and Websites
787

Technical Assistance
788

Hazard Information
788

Property Protection Assistance
788

Public Information Program
788

Local Implementation Recommendations
789

D. References
790

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