APPENDIX C: MITIGATION ALTERNATIVES
staffs are experts in construction. They can provide free advice, not necessarily to design a protection measure, but to steer the owner onto the right track. Building or public works department staffs can provide the following types of assistance: • Visit properties and offer protection suggestions • Recommend or identify qualified or licensed contractors
• Inspect homes for anchoring of roofing and the home to the foundation • Explain when building permits are needed for home improvements. Public Information Program
A Program for Public Information (PPI) is a document that receives CRS credit. It is a review of local conditions, local public information needs, and a recommended plan of activities. A PPI consists of the following parts, which are incorporated into this plan: • The local flood hazard • The property protection measures appropriate for the flood hazard • Flood safety measures appropriate for the local situation • The public information activities currently being implemented within the community, including those being carried out by non-government agencies • Goals for the community's public information program The City of Raleigh could receive credit under Activity 330 – Outreach Projects as well as Activity 350 – Flood Protection Information. The City sends out a monthly newsletter with its water bill which can contain flood protection information. Credit is also provided for general outreach projects including publications in local newspapers and expos at fairs. Credit is also provided for publications relating to floodplain management which are available in the reference section of the local Library. Credit is also provided for floodplain information displayed on the City’s website. Table C.6 – Public Information and Outreach Mitigation Options and Recommended Projects Action # Mitigation Action Reason for Pursuing / Not Pursuing Funding Public Information and Outreach Measures Considered by HMPC and Not Recommended - Provide flood-related information on the City’s website. The City’s website already has flood-related information posted. n/a Public Information and Outreach Measures and Funding Recommended for Implementation • The outreach projects that will be done each year to reach the goals • The process that will be followed to monitor and evaluate the projects Local Implementation /CRS Credit
Create a public information campaign to keep all residents of Wake County aware of natural disaster and other weather-related events in order to better protection people.
Operating Budget and
Increase public awareness and participation in the Ready Wake program and resources .
PEA-2
Federal Funding
Wake County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2019
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