Wake County Hazard Mitigation Plan - January 2020

SECTION 7: MITIGATION ACTION PLANS

Table 7.1 – Mitigation Action Plan, Wake County (Unincorporated Area)

Wake County

Action #

Hazard(s) Addressed

Relative Priority

Lead Agency/ Department

Potential Funding Sources

Implementation Schedule

Description

Goal

Objective

Estimated Cost

2019 Status

Status Comments/Explanation

Prevention

Conduct a groundwater assessment using a network of wells and leading to a groundwater model that can enhance the understanding of groundwater capacity, threats and vulnerabilities in response to growth and weather. Oversee completion of planned reclaimed water projects per the County’s approved Community Improvement Program (CIP). Identify road network segments no longer maintained by NCDOT and provide funding and planning resources for mitigation and recovery efforts to communities to ensure infrastructure and transportation resiliency. Assist in reinstating water and sewer services post disaster.

Wake Environmental Services, Wake Water Partnership, USGS

Non-departmental operating expense and USGS

Program scope established and project is underway. Wake County is partnering with USGS to conduct this study. Completed several reclaimed water projects in RTP and others directly related to County facilities. Project has three phases; phases 1 and 2 are complete.

In-Progress – Carry Forward

P-1

1

1

Drought

High

$1,565,000

3-5 years

In-Progress – Carry Forward

P-2

4

2

Drought

Moderate

Raleigh, Wake County

$16,000,000

Annual budget process

2-3 years

Property Protection

Wake County Community Services

Annual budget ordinance

Ongoing - Next 5 years

PP-1

3

1

All

Moderate

$100,000,000

New

N/A

Natural Resource Protection

The County has purchased approximately 7,634 acres since the program’s inception. It will take several decades as indicated to complete. In 2018 voters approved $120m Parks, Greenways, Recreation and Open Space Bond. $26m available for 2019.

Partner with other governmental units and other interested parties to jointly identify and acquire 30,000 acres of open space lands.

Flood, Drought, Landslide, Extreme Heat

Wake County Community Services

In-Progress – Carry Forward

NRP-1

3

2

High

$335,000,000

Open Space Bonds

3-5 years

Structural Projects

Replace emergency generators located at facilities that serve as emergency shelter locations based on their scheduled end of life cycle. Construction of a new Emergency Operations Center adequate for the size and complexity of the jurisdiction Recovery Plan. Develop a comprehensive disaster recovery plan for Wake County consistent with the vision and goals described in PPD-8 and the National Disaster Recovery Framework. Upload dam failure inundation maps to Everbridge system for notification and evacuation. Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) High Hazard Chemicals Awareness. Identify chem facilities, potential impact zones, and potentially affected communities. Inform public and provide resources and education. Increase public awareness and participation in the Ready Wake program and resources.

Wake County Facilities Design & Construction

More than 5 years

SP-1

3

1

All

Moderate

$1,400,000

Local and Federal Grant

New

N/A

Wake County Emergency Management

SP-2

2

1

All

Moderate

$6,500,000

Local

3-5 years

New

N/A

Emergency Services

Wake County Emergency Management Wake County Emergency Management

ES-1

4

2

All

Moderate

$150,000

Local

3-5 years

New

N/A

ES-2

1

2

Dam Failure

High

Staff time

Local

1 year

New

N/A

Public Education and Awareness

Wake County Local Emergency Planning Committee Wake County Fire Services, Emergency Management

Hazardous Material

PEA-1

1

1

Moderate

$15,000

Local funding, donations

2-3 years

New

N/A

Federal Grants and Local

PEA-2

1

1

All

Moderate

$10,000

2-3 years

New

N/A

Wake County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2019

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