ANNEX H: TOWN OF KNIGHTDALE
H.5 MITIGATION STRATEGY
Town of Knightdale
Action #
Relative Priority
Lead Agency/ Department
Potential Funding Sources
Implementation Schedule
Description
Goal
Objective
Hazard(s) Addressed
Estimated Cost
2019 Status
Status Comments/Explanation
Prevention
This has not been necessary since there have been no affected structures and/or property. The Town will evaluate opportunities to purchase property for future events. The Town will continuously evaluate post- disaster clean-up procedures.
Flood, Dam Failure, Hurricane & Tropical Storm
Pursue Grants to Acquire, Elevate and or Relocate Flood Prone Structures and Property.
Ongoing - Next 5 Years
Not Started – Carry Forward
P-1
3
1
High
Knightdale Planning
Over $1m
Internal
Knightdale Public Works
Ongoing - Next 5 Years
In-Progress – Carry Forward
P-2
Establish post-disaster clean-up procedures.
2
1
All
High
$250,000
Internal
Dam Failure, Earthquake, Hurricane & Tropical Storm, Landslide, Severe Weather, Severe Winter Storm, Tornado
Knightdale Public Works
Ongoing - Next 5 Years
In-Progress – Carry Forward
The Town will continuously evaluate debris removal and disposal plan
P-3
Prepare debris removal and disposal plan.
2
1
Moderate
Over $1m
Internal, FEMA, NCEM
City of Raleigh Public Utilities Structural Projects Knightdale Administration, Knightdale Public Works
Internal, City of Raleigh
Ongoing - Next 5 Years
In-Progress – Carry Forward
City of Raleigh is responsible for implementation
P-4
Protect and Obtain Land for the Little River Reservoir.
3
1
Drought
Moderate
Over $1m
Grants, bonds, Knightdale Administration, Knightdale Fire
Dredging, new riser and plunge pool for pond restoration at Environmental Park
SP-1
3
2
Flood, Hurricane
Moderate
$500,000
3-5 years
New
N/A
Public Education and Awareness
Due to staff turnover and lack of funding this project has not been completed. This project is still a valuable tool that will be studied for future implementation The Knightdale Fire Department routinely visits residents to ensure smoke detectors are working property.
Develop a policy for the installation of warning signs concerning lightning, hail and thunderstorms at outdoor public facilities and begin retro-fitting existing spaces.
Severe Weather, Tornado
Knightdale Parks & Recreation
Not Started – Carry Forward
PEA-1
1
2
Moderate
Over $1m
Internal
2-3 years
Earthquake, Severe Weather, Tornado, Hazardous Materials Incident Flood, Dam Failure, Hurricane & Tropical Storm
Expand the Town’s existing fire/smoke alarm program for retro-fitting older structures to include CO alarms.
In-Progress – Carry Forward
PEA-2
1
2
Low
Knightdale Fire
about $200,000
Internal, Grants
2-3 years
Knightdale Engineering/Public Works
Have a Town staff member that is a Certified Floodplain Manager. Issue an annual local proclamation for Severe Weather Awareness Week and conduct associated promotional activities.
In-Progress – Carry Forward
Due to recent turnover the Town lost its only Certified Floodplain Manager
PEA-3
2
1
Moderate
$40,000
Internal
2-3 years
Ongoing - Next 5 years
Not Started – Carry Forward
Due to staff turnover this item has not been started. Due to changes in development patterns other updates to the Town's Water Allocation Policy were deemed more timely. This will be evaluated for future inclusion.
PEA-4
1
1
All
Moderate
Knightdale Fire
$200,000
Internal
Incentivize the use of cool roofing products through the Town’s Water Allocation Policy point system.
less than $100,000
Not Started – Carry Forward
PEA-5
4
1
Extreme Heat
Low
Knightdale Planning
Internal
3-5 years
Wake County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2019
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