Item 4N (2)Resolution No.10-003 Hazard Mitigation Plan
Hazard Mitigation Plan
Plan Development
Preparation of the Plan
Establish an Open Public Process
Organization of Planning Resources
Public Involvement
Identify Hazards and Assess Risks
Develop Mitigation Strategies
Implement the plan and Monitor Progress
Team Members
Emergency Management
Fire
Public Safety
Planning and Development
Building Services
Public Works
GIS
SPIN
Identified Hazards
Eight high and medium risk hazards:
Extreme summer heat
Drought
Fuel pipeline breach
Hazardous materials release
Tornadoes
Structure fire
Airline accident
Thunderstorms
Seven low risk hazards:
Transportation accidents (rail and car)
Severe winter storms
Utility failure (in excess of 4 hours)
High winds
Floods
Wildland fire
Security threats
Goals
Increase public understanding, support, and demand of hazard mitigation
Protect public health and safety
Protect existing and new properties
Build and support local capacity and commitment to become continuously less vulnerable to hazards
Promote growth in a sustainable manner
Maximize the resources for investment in hazard mitigation
Hazard Survey
SPIN meeting held March 13, 2007
Hazards Survey distributed through the SPIN committee to obtain feedback
Plan Submission
Development of Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
Development of Hazard Mitigation Action Plan
Submittal to Texas Governors Division of Emergency Management (GDEM) for review
GDEM submits plan to FEMA for final review and approval
Questions?
Colleen Crocker
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