Section 9.5: Borough of Bound Brook Annex SECTION 9.5: BOROUGH of BOUND BROOK

FINAL PLAN UPDATE JULY 2019 www.co.somerset.nj.us/hmp Section 9.5: Borough of Bound Brook Annex SECTION 9.5: BOROUGH OF BOUND BROOK

9.5 Borough of Bound Brook

This section presents the jurisdictional annex for the Borough of Bound Brook (hereinafter referred to as Bound Brook).

9.5.1 HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN POINTS OF CONTACT

Hazard Mitigation Plan Points of Contact Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact

Name: Hector Herrera, MHMO Name: Robert Fazen, Mayor Address: 230 Hamilton Street Bound Brook, New Address: 230 Hamilton Street Bound Brook, New Jersey Jersey 08805 08805 Phone Number: 732-893-8520 Phone Number: 732-356-0833 Fax Number: Fax Number: E-mail Address: [email protected] E-mail Address: [email protected]

Municipal HMP Committee Members

9.5.2 PROFILE

9.5.2.1 Population

The population of Bound Brook is estimated to be 10,402, based on information gathered during the 2010 U.S. Census. Census population estimates of July 2017 indicated a total population of 10,468.

9.5.2.2 Location

Bound Brook is located in central Somerset County. The Township of Bridgewater is to the north and the Borough of South Bound Brook is to the south. Bound Brook flows through the Borough, which leads to the Raritan River. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Borough has a total area of 1.7 square miles.

As the southern portion of the Borough (including the downtown area) is a low-lying natural flood plain of the Raritan River. Bound Brook suffers occasional flooding after heavy rain. Flood control protection is now in place in Bound Brook to protect the borough from damaging floodwaters from the Raritan River. The flood levee is expected to provide protection from 150-year floods.

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9.5.2.3 Brief History

The Borough was first settled in 1681, and was established near the Bound Brook stream of the same name, which flows into the Raritan River via the Green Brook on the east side of the borough. A wooden bridge over the Raritan River was erected as early as 1761 and named Queen's Bridge in 1767, later becoming a covered bridge. During the American Revolutionary War the bridge was used repeatedly by both sides including during the Battle of Bound Brook in 1777. In 1875 the wooden bridge was replaced by a steel pipe truss bridge, which was replaced by a steel girder bridge in 1984, still using the old pillars. The bridge was renovated and paved in 2007. The Battle of Bound Brook, one of the battles in the New York and New Jersey campaign during the American Revolutionary War, occurred on April 13, 1777, and resulted in a defeat for the Continental Army, who was routed by an estimated 4,000 troops under British command.

The Borough has been infamous for flooding of the Raritan River. A major flood in 1896 caused major fires. In September 1999, many structures in Bound Brook south of Route 28 were damaged or destroyed by floods from the Raritan River resulting from Hurricane Floyd. The flooding from this hurricane reinvigorated a long-planned effort called the Green Brook Flood Control Project that would protect Bound Brook from up to a 150 year flooding event from the Raritan River and its tributaries the Middle and Green brooks that comprise the western and eastern boundaries of the town. The highest flooding level since 1800 in Bound Brook was reached during Hurricane Floyd in September 1999 (42.13 feet, according to the U.S. Geological Survey). The second highest recorded level was after the April 2007 Nor’easter, when the Raritan River crested above 38 feet, at two inches above the level set during Tropical Storm Doria in 1971. Main Street was also flooded in October 1996. In 1999 and 2007 Bound Brook's downtown flooding led to out-of-control fires, which could not be extinguished due to lack of access for fire vehicles.

9.5.2.4 Governing Body Format

The Borough government consists of one mayor to ensure laws and ordinances are executed, preside over council meetings, who only votes to break ties, and veto power, and 6 council members who are the legislative body of the municipality.

9.5.2.5 Growth/Development Trends

In 2018, the Borough of Bound Brook noted the following major new development planned for the next 5 years in the municipality.

New Development/Potential Development in Municipality Type Known No. of Block and Description Property Name (Residential or Address Hazard Structures Lot /Status Commercial) Zone Bound Brook 69 South Main Has not broken Commercial 1 Bl. 1 Lt. 69 Flood Area Industrial Storage Street ground West Main Street 7-15 West Main Has broken Residential 1 Bl. 7 Lt. 28 None Urban Renewal Street ground Meridia Downtown 14-16 West Main Bl. 1 Lts. 42 Has not broken Residential 1 Flood Area Urban Renewal Street & 43 ground Bl. 5 Lt. 12- 118 Talmage Has not broken Talmage Commons Residential 1 18;; 18.01, Unknown Avenue ground 22-26, 26a To protect new development and substantial improvements, the Borough’s current zoning and redevelopment plans encourage developers not to develop in hazardous areas. Their floodplain management ordinance regulates development in floodplains.

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9.5.3 NATURAL HAZARD EVENT HISTORY SINCE 2014

Somerset County has a history of natural hazard events as detailed in Section 5.0 of this plan. A summary of historical events is provided in each of the hazard profiles and includes a chronology of events that have affected the County and its municipalities. The table below presents a summary of events that have occurred since the 2014 HMP to indicate the range and impact of natural hazard events in the community. Information regarding specific damages is included if available based on reference material or local sources. For details of events prior to 2014, refer to Section 5.0 of this plan.

Natural Hazard Event History (2014 to present) FEMA Type of Disaster # County Date Approximate Damage Assessment Event (if Designated? applicable) Cold/Wind January 4, N/A N/A No local damage reported Chill 2014 January 6, Strong Wind N/A N/A No local damage reported 2014 January 6, Flood N/A N/A No local damage reported 2014 Cold/Wind January 7, N/A N/A No local damage reported Chill 2014 Cold/Wind January N/A N/A No local damage reported Chill 22, 2014 February Winter Storm N/A N/A No local damage reported 12, 2014 February Flood N/A N/A No local damage reported 22, 2014 March 12, Strong Wind N/A N/A No local damage reported 2014 March 30, Flood N/A N/A No local damage reported 2014 April 1, Flood N/A N/A No local damage reported 2014 Thunderstorm April 15, N/A N/A No local damage reported Wind 2014 April 15, Flood N/A N/A No local damage reported 2014 April 30, 2014 to Flood N/A N/A No local damage reported May 1, 2014 Thunderstorm May 10, N/A N/A No local damage reported Wind 2014 Earthquake, Magnitude 1.9, 6 km N of May 31, N/A N/A No local damage reported Boonton 2014 (Montville Twp.) Earthquake, Magnitude 1.0, 13 km June 19, SW of N/A N/A No local damage reported 2014 Ramblewood, NJ (Laurel Springs Boro)

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Natural Hazard Event History (2014 to present) FEMA Type of Disaster # County Date Approximate Damage Assessment Event (if Designated? applicable) Thunderstorm July 2, N/A N/A No local damage reported Wind 2014 July 2, Heat N/A N/A No local damage reported 2014 Thunderstorm July 3, N/A N/A No local damage reported Wind 2014 July 3, Flash Flood N/A N/A No local damage reported 2014 Thunderstorm July 8, The gust front associated with a severe thunderstorm knocked N/A N/A Wind 2014 down several large tree limbs in Bound Brook. Earthquake, Magnitude 1.6, 3 km W July 8, N/A N/A No local damage reported of Jersey City, 2014 NJ (Kearny Town) July 16, Flood N/A N/A No local damage reported 2014 Earthquake, Magnitude 1.2, 4 km SW July 28, N/A N/A No local damage reported of Ringwood, 2014 NJ (Ringwood Boro.) August 21, Flash Flood N/A N/A No local damage reported 2014 Earthquake, Magnitude 1.3, 2 km S of September N/A N/A No local damage reported Park Ridge, 3, 2014 NJ (Woodcliff Lake Boro.) December Flood N/A N/A No local damage reported 9, 2014 Earthquake, Magnitude 1.9, 13 km SE December of Twin N/A N/A No local damage reported 13, 2014 Rivers, NJ (Millstone Twp.) Earthquake, Magnitude 1.5, 2 km SW December N/A N/A No local damage reported of Clifton, NJ 28, 2014 (Bloomfield Twp.) Cold/Wind January 7, N/A N/A No local damage reported Chill 2015 January Flood N/A N/A No local damage reported 18, 2015 February Strong Wind N/A N/A No local damage reported 2, 2015 Cold/Wind February N/A N/A No local damage reported Chill 13, 2015

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Natural Hazard Event History (2014 to present) FEMA Type of Disaster # County Date Approximate Damage Assessment Event (if Designated? applicable) February Strong Wind N/A N/A No local damage reported 15, 2015 Cold/Wind February N/A N/A No local damage reported Chill 15, 2015 Cold/Wind February N/A N/A No local damage reported Chill 16, 2015 Cold/Wind February N/A N/A No local damage reported Chill 20, 2015 Cold/Wind February N/A N/A No local damage reported Chill 24, 2015 March 11, Flood N/A N/A No local damage reported 2015 March 14, Flood N/A N/A No local damage reported 2015 Earthquake, Magnitude 1.2, 2 km SW March 27, N/A N/A No local damage reported of Clifton, NJ 2015 (Bloomfield Twp.) April 4, Strong Wind N/A N/A No local damage reported 2015 May 31, Flash Flood N/A N/A No local damage reported 2015 Earthquake, Magnitude 1.2, 2 km N of July 12, N/A N/A No local damage reported Wanaque, NJ 2015 (Ringwood Boro.) July 19, Heat N/A N/A No local damage reported 2015 Earthquake, Magnitude 2.7, 3.5 km N of August 14, N/A N/A No local damage reported Bernardsville, 2015 NJ (Bernardsville Boro.) August 19, Flash Flood N/A N/A No local damage reported 2015 August 19, Flood N/A N/A No local damage reported 2015 Earthquake, Magnitude 1.4, 5 km August 22, WNW of N/A N/A No local damage reported 2015 Fairfield, NJ (Fairfield Twp.) April 2015 Drought and – Excessive N/A N/A No local damage reported September Heat 2015

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Natural Hazard Event History (2014 to present) FEMA Type of Disaster # County Date Approximate Damage Assessment Event (if Designated? applicable) Combined effects of April 2016 freeze, – N/A N/A No local damage reported excessive September heat, and 2016 drought Earthquake, Magnitude 2.1, 2.4 km January 2, NW of N/A N/A No local damage reported 2016 Ringwood, NJ (Ringwood Boro.) Severe Winter All but four of NJ’s 21 counties were declared during this event. January Storm and Over $73 million of FEMA Public Assistance grant dollars were DR-4264 Yes 22-24, Snowstorm obligated statewide. Record snowfall occurred across most of 2016 (Blizzard) the state, including a reported 28.0 inches in Bound Brook. Earthquake, Magnitude 1.1, 1.1 km February NW of Butler, N/A N/A No local damage reported 19, 2016 NJ (Bloomingdale Boro.) February Flash Flood N/A N/A No local damage reported 24, 2016 Thunderstorm April 2, N/A N/A No local damage reported Wind 2016 Earthquake, Magnitude 0.8, 4.4 km N May 27, N/A N/A No local damage reported of Butler, NJ 2016 (Bloomingdale Boro.) June 8, Lightning N/A N/A No local damage reported 2016 Thunderstorm June 8, N/A N/A No local damage reported Wind 2016 June 28, Lightning N/A N/A No local damage reported 2016 Thunderstorm June 28, N/A N/A No local damage reported Wind 2016 Earthquake, Magnitude July 4, 1.1, 1 km NW N/A N/A No local damage reported 2016 of Butler, NJ (Butler Boro.) July 8, Heavy Rain N/A N/A No local damage reported 2016 July 8, Flood N/A N/A No local damage reported 2016 Thunderstorm July 18, N/A N/A No local damage reported Wind 2016 Thunderstorm July 25, N/A N/A No local damage reported Wind 2016

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Natural Hazard Event History (2014 to present) FEMA Type of Disaster # County Date Approximate Damage Assessment Event (if Designated? applicable) Thunderstorm July 25, N/A N/A No local damage reported Wind 2016 Showers and thunderstorms developed in the afternoon and evening, and became severe in spots producing locally heavy Thunderstorm July 25, N/A N/A rains and about 40,000 without power across the state. A few Wind 2016 trees were uprooted due to thunderstorm wind gusts in Bound Brook Jct. July 25, Flood N/A N/A No local damage reported 2016 July 30, Heavy Rain N/A N/A No local damage reported 2016 July 31, Heavy Rain N/A N/A No local damage reported 2016 July 31, Heavy Rain N/A N/A No local damage reported 2016 July 31, Heavy Rain N/A N/A No local damage reported 2016 July 31, Heavy Rain N/A N/A No local damage reported 2016 July 31, Heavy Rain N/A N/A No local damage reported 2016 July 31, Heavy Rain N/A N/A No local damage reported 2016 July 31, Flash Flood N/A N/A No local damage reported 2016 Earthquake, Magnitude 0.8, 2.2 km July 31, SW of Clifton, N/A N/A No local damage reported 2016 NJ (Bloomfield Twp.) Earthquake, Magnitude 1.0, 2 km N of August 9, N/A N/A No local damage reported Wanaque, NJ 2016 (Wanaque Boro.) Earthquake, Magnitude 0.5, 1 km N of August 9, N/A N/A No local damage reported Butler, NJ 2016 (Bloomingdale Boro.) Earthquake, Magnitude 0.6, 5 km NE September N/A N/A No local damage reported of Wanaque, 20, 2016 NJ (Ringwood Boro.)

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Natural Hazard Event History (2014 to present) FEMA Type of Disaster # County Date Approximate Damage Assessment Event (if Designated? applicable) Earthquake, Magnitude 1.5, 2.6 km W November N/A N/A No local damage reported of Belmar, NJ 6, 2016 (Westville Boro.) Earthquake, Magnitude 2.0, 16.3 km E November of Highlands, N/A N/A No local damage reported 6, 2016 NJ (Middletown Twp.) Earthquake, Magnitude 1.31, 1.4 km S March 25, N/A N/A No local damage reported Morris Plains, 2017 NJ (Morris Plains Boro.) March 31, Flood N/A N/A No local damage reported 2017 May 14, Hail N/A N/A No local damage reported 2017 May 31, Hail N/A N/A No local damage reported 2017 June 24, Flood N/A N/A No local damage reported 2017 July 22, Flood N/A N/A No local damage reported 2017 August 22, Flood N/A N/A No local damage reported 2017 August 22, Flood N/A N/A No local damage reported 2017 August 23, Heavy Rain N/A N/A No local damage reported 2017 Earthquake, Magnitude 1.71, 3.7 km September N/A N/A No local damage reported SW of Morris 25, 2017 Plains, NJ (Morris Twp.) Earthquake, Magnitude 0.98, 2.7 km September N/A N/A No local damage reported SW of Morris 30, 2017 Plains, NJ (Morris Twp.) October Flood N/A N/A No local damage reported 29, 2017

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Natural Hazard Event History (2014 to present) FEMA Type of Disaster # County Date Approximate Damage Assessment Event (if Designated? applicable) Earthquake, Magnitude 1.38, 3.5 km NW of November N/A N/A No local damage reported Keansburg, 8, 2017 NJ (Keansburg Boro) Although all portions of the county experienced significant Severe Winter snowfall from this event, the higher amounts (around one and Storm and March 6, DR-4368 Yes one half feet) occurred in the eastern sections of the county Snowstorm 2018 closer to the off shore low pressure system. Thundersnow also (Blizzard) occurred in a few locations. Note: DR = Major Disaster Declaration EM = Emergency Declaration N/A = Not applicable

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9.5.4 NATURAL HAZARD RISK/VULNERABILITY RISK RANKING

The table below summarizes the vulnerability risk rankings of potential hazards of Bound Brook (updated in 2018).

Natural Hazard Risk/Vulnerability Risk Ranking Risk Ranking Estimate of Potential Dollar Losses to Probability of Hazard Hazard type Score Structures Vulnerable to the Hazard a, c Occurrence Ranking b (Probability x Impact) 1% Annual Chance: $26,900,000 Flood Frequent 42 High 0.2% Annual Chance: $250,900,000 100-Year MRP: $601,664 Severe 500-Year MRP: $3,782,216 Frequent 39 High Storm Annualized Loss: $36,251 Severe 1% of GBS: $10,244,590 Winter Frequent 27 Medium Storm 5% of GBS: $51,222,950 500-Year MRP: $1,890,325 Earthquake 2,500-Year MRP: $28,130,058 Occasional 12 Low Annualized Loss: $29,074 Drought Not available Occasional 12 Low Extreme Not available Frequent 27 Medium Temperature Wildfire Not available Occasional 12 Low

Note: a. Building damage ratio estimates based on FEMA 386-2 (August 2001) b. The valuation of general building stock and loss estimates was based on custom inventory for Somerset County. c. High = Total hazard priority risk ranking score of 31 and above Medium = Total hazard priority risk ranking of 15-30 Low = Total hazard risk ranking below 15 d. Loss estimates for the severe storm and severe winter storm hazards are structural values only and do not include the value of contents. e. Loss estimates for the flood and earthquake hazards represent both structure and contents. f. The HAZUS-MH earthquake model results are reported by Census Tract.

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9.5.5 CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT

This section describes the following capabilities of the local jurisdiction: · Legal and regulatory capability; · Administrative and technical capability; · Fiscal capability; · Community resiliency; · Community political capability; and · Community classification.

9.5.5.1 Legal and Regulatory Capability

The table below summarizes the regulatory tools that are available to the Borough of Bound Brook. The Borough reviewed its responses from the 2014 HMP and has updated its assessment as applicable.

Legal and Regulatory Capability

Do you Regulatory Tools Code Citation have (Codes, Ordinances, Enforcement Authority this? (Section, Paragraph, Page Plans) (Y or N) Number, Date of Adoption) International Building Code 1) Building Code Y James Ayotte, Construction Official – New Jersey Edition, N.J.A.C. 5:24-3.14; 2/20/07

2) Zoning Ordinance Y Leticia Rodriguez; Zoning Officer 2004

3) Subdivision Ordinance Y Leticia Rodriguez; Zoning Officer 2004

Green Brook Flood Control Chapter 32 of Borough Codes Flood Damage 4) NFIP Flood Damage Y Commission; Code Enforcement/ Prevention Ordinance Prevention Ordinance; Housing Officer, Joseph Costa 9/10/07

4a) Cumulative Y - - Substantial Damages

4b) Freeboard N - -

Code Enforcement/Housing Officer, Through Land use Chapter 5) Growth Management Y Joseph Costa; Planning Board 21 of the Borough Codes Chairman, Michael Witt General in format;

Green Brook Flood Control Green Brook Flood Control 6) Floodplain Management / Y Commission; Construction Official, Plan, Floodplain Basin Plan James Ayotte Management Plan; 04/05

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Legal and Regulatory Capability

Do you Regulatory Tools Code Citation have (Codes, Ordinances, Enforcement Authority this? (Section, Paragraph, Page Plans) (Y or N) Number, Date of Adoption)

Stormwater Management Borough Engineer (Contractor), Plan; Stormwater 7) Stormwater Management Y Plan/Ordinance Robert Keady -T & M Associates Ordinance 06-04; 2/7/05; 3/28/06

Code Enforcement/Housing Officer, 8) Comprehensive Plan / Y 2007 Master Plan/ General Plan Joseph Costa

Administrator; 9) Capital Improvements Y 2007 Plan Hector Herrera

Code Enforcement/Housing Officer, Chapter 21 of General 10) Site Plan Review Y Joseph Costa; Planning Board Codes of Bound Brook; Requirements Chairman, Michael Witt 2004

11) Open Space Plan Y - -

12) Stream Corridor Y - - Management Plan

13) Watershed Management Y - - or Protection Plan

14) Economic Development Y - - Plan

15) Comprehensive Unknown Emergency Management Y OEM, Paul Lasko Plan

16) Emergency Response Y OEM, Paul Lasko 11/12/2002 Plan 17) Post-Disaster Recovery N - - Plan 18) Post-Disaster Recovery N - - Ordinance 19) Real Estate Disclosure - Y - Requirement 20) Other (Special Purpose - Ordinances such as critical Y - or sensitive areas)

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9.5.5.2 Administrative and Technical Capability

The table below summarizes potential staff and personnel resources available to Bound Brook. The Borough reviewed its responses from the 2014 HMP and has updated its assessment as applicable.

Administrative and Technical Capability

Staff / Personnel Resources Department / Agency / Position (Y or (Y or N) Available 1) Planner(s) or Engineer(s) with knowledge of land development Y Consultant(T&M Associates) & Maser and land management practices Consulting

2) Engineer(s) or Professional(s) trained in construction practices Y Consultant related to buildings and/or infrastructure

3) Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards Y Consultant 4) NFIP Floodplain Administrator Y James Ayotte, Construction Official 5) Surveyor(s) Y Consultant 6) Personnel skilled or trained in GIS applications Y Consultant 7) Scientist familiar with natural hazards Y T&M Associates 8) Emergency Manager Y OEM Director 9) Grant Writer(s) Y Administrator/ Contractual 10) Staff with expertise or training in benefit/cost analysis Y T&M Associates

9.5.5.3 Fiscal Capability

The table below summarizes financial resources available to Bound Brook. The Borough reviewed its responses from the 2014 HMP and has updated its assessment as applicable.

Fiscal Capability Accessible or Eligible to use Financial Resources (Yes/No/Don’t know) 1) Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Y 2) Capital Improvements Project Funding Y 3) Authority to levy taxes for specific purposes Y 4) User fees for water, sewer, gas or electric service N 5) Impact fees for homebuyers or developers of new N development/homes 6) Incur debt through general obligation bonds Y 7) Incur debt through special tax bonds Y 8) Incur debt through private activity bonds N 9) Withhold public expenditures in hazard-prone areas N 10) State mitigation grant programs Y 11) Other -

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9.2.5.4 Overall Capabilities

The Borough of Bound Brook’s 2018 assessment of its overall capabilities to implement hazard mitigation strategies in each of the above categories, in addition to their local assessment of how these capabilities could be expanded and/or improved to reduce risk, is presented in the table below.

Overall legal Overall Overall fiscal Overall and regulatory technical capability to administrative Community’s willingness to capability to capability to implement capability to enact policies and programs implement implement hazard implement hazard that reduce hazard hazard hazard mitigation mitigation vulnerabilities mitigation mitigation strategies strategies strategies strategies

High High Low High High

How these capabilities can be expand and/or improved to reduce risk

The Borough will seek new opportunities to improve our strategies by reviewing educational technics for the public, updating plans and Borough Code addressing areas of hazard mitigation as needed, maintaining and update our software and hardware, and continue education for administrative employees.

9.5.5.5 Community Classifications

The table below summarizes classifications for community program available to the Borough of Bound Brook. The Borough reviewed its responses from the 2014 HMP and has updated its assessment as applicable.

Community Classifications Program Classification Date Classified Community Rating System (CRS) - - Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) 4 res. 4 comm. July 14, 2015 Public Protection - - Storm Ready - - FireWise 4 - Notes: - = Unavailable N/A = Not applicable NP = Not participating.

The classifications listed above relate to Bound Brook’s ability to provide effective services to lessen its vulnerability to the natural hazards identified. These classifications can be viewed as a gauge of the community’s capabilities in all phases of emergency management (preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation) and are used as an underwriting parameter for determining the costs of various forms of insurance. The CRS class applies to flood insurance, while the BCEGS and Public Protection classifications apply to standard property insurance. CRS classifications range on a scale of 1 to 10 with class 1 being the best possible classification, and class 10 representing no classification benefit. FireWise classifications include a higher classification when the subject property is located beyond 1,000 feet of a creditable fire hydrant and is within 5 road miles of a recognized fire station.

Criteria for classification credits are outlined in the following documents:

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· The Community Rating System Coordinators Manual · The Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule · The ISO Mitigation online ISO’s Public Protection website at http://www.isomitigation.com/ppc/0000/ppc0001.html · The National Weather Service Storm Ready website at http://www.weather.gov/stormready/howto.htm · The National Firewise Communities website at http://firewise.org/

9.5.6 MITIGATION STRATEGY

This section discusses past mitigations actions and status, identifies hazard vulnerabilities, and describes proposed hazard mitigation initiatives.

9.5.6.1 Past Mitigation Actions/Status

The status of all 2014 HMP initiatives was evaluated by the Borough of Bound Brook in 2018 and is presented in the following table. The community has not reported any changes to local priorities since the last version of the plan.

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Status Relevance

2014

2014 Lead and from Omit

HMP Mitigation Initiative Hazard(s) Status - Relevance Details HMP Support Initiative Description Mitigated Details Priority Agencies Carry Forward to Forward Carry

# - Completed Not Initiated Ongoing Type of Activity of Ongoing Type Initiated but Not Completed Initiated Updated Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Updated Updated Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Updated Still Relevant Still Relevant No Longer

Working with the army core BB1 (BB1) of engineers to finish green High Flood USACE X X brook flood control project

Consider town wide storm The Borough has Nixle in BB2 (BB2) High All hazards BBOEM X X warning system place

The inclusion of natural Update re-examination plan hazards was included in the BB3 (BB3) and include consideration of High Mostly flood Borough X X reexamination of the Master natural hazards Plan

Will continue to Investigation of stormwater address Borough/ City/ This is an ongoing process BB4 (BB4) flow and infiltration of sewer Medium Flood X stormwater flow X state being addressed system as the system deteriorates

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Support acquisition and/or Ongoing project, relocation of structures in will continue to flood prone areas within the look for grant BB5 (BB5) Medium Flood Bound brook X X Ongoing process borough including relocation opportunities of ems facility out of hazard and property buy prone area in

BB6 (BB6) Pursue participation in CRS High Flood Borough X X

Continue to facilitate community and public Although the Green Brook education and outreach for Flood Control Project is Borough residents and businesses to complete we will continue to BB7 High All hazards emergency X X include, but not be limited to, facilitate public education for management the following to promote and those still affected by effect natural hazard risk possible flooding reduction.

Obtain and install backup Borough BB8 power sources at critical Medium All Hazards X X Engineer facilities.

Continue to participate in local, county and/or state level projects and programs to develop improved structure and facility inventories and hazard datasets to support enhanced risk assessment efforts. Such programs may Borough BB9 include developing a Medium All Hazards Emergency X X detailed inventory of critical Management facilities based upon FEMA’s Comprehensive Data Management System (CDMS) which could be used for various planning and emergency management purposes. including:

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Support ongoing updates of Borough BB10 Comprehensive Emergency High All Hazards Emergency X X Management Plans Management

Continue to create/Enhance/Maintain Borough This is an BB11 Mutual Aid agreements with High All Hazards Emergency X X This is an ongoing effort ongoing process neighboring communities for Management continuity of operations Continue to work with regional agencies (i.e. County and NJOEM) to help develop damage assessment capabilities at Borough This is an BB12 the local level through such Medium All Hazards Emergency X X This is an ongoing effort ongoing process things as training programs, Management certification of qualified individuals (e.g. code officials, floodplain managers, engineers). Continue to support the implementation, monitoring, maintenance, and updating Borough BB13 This is an of this Plan (through High All Hazards Emergency X X This is an ongoing effort (BB8) ongoing process participation in the 5 year Management Plan Update), as defined in Section 7.0 The Borough will continue to Provide flood-related monitor and stay BB14 information to the NFIP in Flood, Borough High X compliant with X This is an ongoing effort (BB7) support of policy developed Severe Engineer NFIP and their related to flooding. applicable regulations

Review and archive Flood, Borough BB15 elevation certificates as they High Severe X X Engineer are processed in the office Storm

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The participation of Floodplain Promote the participation of Administrators Floodplain Administrators Borough within the The Borough will continue to BB16 Medium Flood X X within the planning process Engineer planning process seek opportunities and other activities. will help to address areas of need Explore the possibility of Will continue to implementing permit fee Severe Borough address Ongoing project for BB17 waivers for installation of H x x Storm Council applicable applicable properties backup power for private properties property. Implement, review, and This is a enforce municipal policies continued effort and programs to prevent Severe Borough BB18 H X with the Shade X This is continued effort trees from threatening lives Storm Engineer Tree and impacting power Commission availability/interruption.

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9.5.6.2 Hazard Vulnerabilities Identified

It is estimated that in the Borough of Bound Brook, 1,724 residents live within the 1% annual chance flood area (NFIP Special Flood Hazard Area). A total of $273,093,000 (16.1%) of the municipality's general building stock replacement cost value (structure and contents) is located within the 1% annual chance flood area. This has been markedly reduced since the 2014 HMP due to the USACE Green Brook Flood Damage Reduction Project.

There are 323 NFIP policies in the community and there are 193 policies located within the 1% annual chance flood area. FEMA has identified 465 Repetitive Loss (RL) properties including 28 Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) properties in the municipality.

HAZUS-MH estimates that for a 1% annual chance flood, $26,900,000 (1.58%) of the municipality's general building stock replacement cost value (structure and contents) will be damaged, 300households may be displaced, 180people may seek short-term sheltering, and an estimated 3,829tons of debris could be generated.

Further information regarding the summary of the community’s participation in the NFIP is provided in the table below.

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NFIP Summary # # # Policies Severe # Polices # Polices # # Claims Total Loss Rep. Outside Rep. in 1% in 0.2% - Municipality Policies (Losses) Payments Loss the 0.2% Loss Boundary Boundary (1) (1) (2) Prop. Flood Prop. (3) (3) (1) Hazard (1) (3)

Bound Brook 323 1,904 $62,901,604 465 28 193 75 55 (B)

Source: (1) Policies, claims, repetitive loss and severe repetitive loss statistics provided by FEMA Region 2 via NJDEP in August 2017 and are current as of March 31, 2017. Please note the total number of repetitive loss properties includes the severe repetitive loss properties. (2) Information regarding total building and content losses was gathered from the claims file provided by FEMA Region 2 (current as of the Borough of Bound Brook). (3) The policy locations used are based on the latitude and longitude provided by FEMA Region 2.

HAZUS-MH critical facility damage estimates for Bound Brook are provided below.

Critical Facility Damage Estimate

Potential Loss from Potential Loss from Exposure 1% Flood Event 0.2% Flood Event Name Municipality Type Percent Percent Days to Percent Percent Days to 1% 0.2% Structure Content 100- Structure Content 100- Event Event Damage Damage Percent(1) Damage Damage Percent(1)

- - - Holy Family Bound Brook School x 7.0 38.1 480 Academy (B)

- - - Lamonte Bound Brook School x 9.4 65.7 630 School Annex (B)

- - - Lamonte Bound Brook School x x 7.5 41.8 480 School (B)

Green Brook Bound Brook School x x 9.9 67.4 630.0 17.5 79.6 720 Academy (B)

Green Brook Bound Brook School x x 6.3 34.2 480.0 12.5 71.5 630 Academy (B)

Green Brook Bound Brook School x x 11.4 70.4 630.0 19.7 82.7 720 Academy (B)

Bound Brook Bound Brook Fire x x 26.2 99.6 720.0 36.3 100 720 Hose Co No 1 (B)

Bound Brook Bound Brook Relief Fire x x 19.3 87.0 630.0 34.1 100 720 (B) Company No 4

Bound Brook Bound Brook Fire x x 19.1 86.6 630.0 36.5 100 720 Rescue Squad (B)

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Critical Facility Damage Estimate

Talmadge Bound Brook Commons Sr. Senior x x 15.0 87.2 NP 19.7 100 NP (B) Residence Source: HAZUS-MH 4.0 Notes: - = No loss (calculated by HAZUS-MH 4.0) X = Facility located within the DFIRM boundary. DFIRM = Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map NA = Not applicable Twp. = Township (1) HAZUS-MH 4.0 provides a general indication of the maximum restoration time for 100% operations. Clearly, a great deal of effort is needed to quickly restore essential facilities to full functionality; therefore, this will be an indication of the maximum downtime (HAZUS-MH 4.0 User Manual). (2) Please note in some cases, a facility may be located in the DFIRM flood hazard boundary; however HAZUS did not calculate potential loss. This may be because the depth of flooding does not amount to any damages to the structure according to the depth damage function used in HAZUS for that facility type.

Please refer to the Hazard Profiles in Section 5 of this plan for additional vulnerability information relevant to this jurisdiction.

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9.5.7 PROPOSED HAZARD MITIGATION INITIATIVES

The list below represents a summary of community mitigation initiatives developed in 2018 as part of the most recent plan update. The Borough of Bound Brook has carried forward all but one of its 2014 HMP initiatives, and has identified no changes in local priorities since the last version of the plan in 2014. Detailed Action Worksheets are included only for NEW Mitigation Actions/Projects. Some of the identified mitigation initiatives in the table below are dependent upon available funding (grants and local match availability) and may be modified or omitted at any time based on the occurrence of new hazard events and changes in municipal priorities. Please note that the Borough has opted to carry forward legacy initiative numbers from the 2014 plan, for internal municipal tracking purposes, formatted as: “2019# (2014#)”.

Proposed Hazard Mitigation Initiatives Met New 2019 Cost Name Status Carried Priority Number Support Existing Forward Benefits Funding Initiative Initiative Initiative Timeline Category Mitigated Lead and Agencies Hazard(s) Mitigation Estimated Estimated Applies to Objectives Sourcesof Initiative or New and/or Structures* Description 2018 Action2018

Ongoing. Will continue Continue to update and to address stormwater In excess BB1 maintain stormwater Carried flow as the system Stormwater Existing Flood 1, 6 Borough/ City/ state M of Unknown DOF M Action, PR (BB4) flow and infiltration of Forward deteriorates. This is an $300,000 sewer system ongoing process being addressed. Continue to facilitate Ongoing. Although the community and public Green Brook Flood education and outreach Control Project is Public for residents and BB2 Carried All hazards Borough Emergency Operating Long Capability, complete we will Education and businesses to include, N/A 5, 13 M M H (BB7) Forward Management budget Term PE continue to facilitate Outreach but not be limited to, the public education for following to promote those still affected by and effect natural possible flooding. hazard risk reduction. Continue to participate in local, county and/or state level projects and programs to develop improved structure and facility inventories and hazard datasets to support enhanced risk Regional assessment efforts. projects and Such programs may BB3 projects to Carried Borough Emergency Operating Long Capability, Ongoing type of include developing a N/A All Hazards 3, 8 M-H M-H M (BB9) support Forward Management budget Term DOF PR activity. detailed inventory of enhanced risk critical facilities based assessment upon FEMA's Comprehensive Date Management System (CDMS) which could be used for various planning and emergency management purposes

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Continue to create/enhance/ maintain mutual aid BB4 Mutual aid Carried Borough Emergency OPERATING Short Capability, This is an ongoing agreements with N/A All Hazards 3, 7 M Low H (BB11) agreements Forward Management BUDGET Term PR, ES process/effort. neighboring communities for continuity of operations Continue to work with regional agencies (i.e. County and NJOEM) to Training/ help develop damage certification of assessment capabilities Short- BB5 damage at the local level Carried Borough Emergency OPERATING Long Capability, This is an ongoing N/A All Hazards All M Medium N (BB12) assessment through such things as Forward Management BUDGET Term PR process/effort. team training programs, DOF members certification of qualified individuals (e.g. code officials, floodplain managers, engineers). Continue to support the implementation, monitoring, Low – maintenance, and BB6 Mitigation Carried New and Borough Emergency High (for 5 OPERATING Capability, This is an ongoing updating of this Plan All Hazards All H On-going H (BB13) Planning Forward Existing Management year BUDGET PR process/effort. (through participation in update) the 5 year Plan Update) as defined in Section 7.0 The Borough will Continue to provide continue to monitor flood-related information and stay compliant BB7 Carried Flood, Severe Operating Capability, NFIP to the NFIP in support N/A 5, 13 Borough Engineer H L-M Ongoing H with NFIP and their (BB14) Forward Storm Budget PR, PE of policy developed applicable regulations. related to flooding. This is an ongoing process/effort. Continue to review and BB8 Elevation archive elevation Carried Flood, Severe Operating Capability, This is an ongoing N/A 1, 8 Borough Engineer M L On-going H (BB15) Certificates certificates as they are Forward Storm Budget PR process/effort. processed in the office The participation of Floodplain Administrators within Continue to promote the the planning process participation of Floodplain will help to address BB9 Floodplain Carried Operating Short Capability, Administrator N/A Flood All Borough Engineer M M M areas of need. This is (BB16) Administrators within Forward Budget PR engagement an ongoing the planning process process/effort. The and other activities Borough will continue to seek out opportunities. Continue to implement, review, and enforce Policies and municipal policies and 1, 2, Ongoing. This is a BB10 programs - programs to prevent Carried 6, 7, Municipal Capability, continued effort with N/A Severe Storm Borough Engineer M L Short H (BB18) tree trees from threatening Forward 9, 11, Budget PR the Shade Tree maintenance lives and impacting 13 Commission. power availability/interruption.

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Continue to promote community education Outreach - and awareness through New Borough Emergency Municipal Capability, New Initiative in the BB11 web and accessibility of N/A All 5, 12 M M Short M Initiative Management Budget PE 2019 HMP social media resources on website and other social media platforms Continue to develop and strengthen the soil erosion plan to Flooding, Soil erosion decrease pollution in New 1, 3, Municipal Capability, New Initiative in the BB12 Both Severe Borough Engineer M M DOF M planning the Raritan River and Initiative 6, 7 Budget PR 2019 HMP Storms damage to residential and commercial properties Continue to update local Local ordinances and ordinances regulations to facilitate New 1, 3, Municipal Capability, New Initiative in the BB13 Both All Borough Engineer M M Short M and future infrastructure Initiative 6, 7 Budget PR 2019 HMP regulations projects and development Support acquisition and/or relocation of Ongoing process. structures in flood prone Action/ Ongoing project, will BB14 Relocation of areas within the Carried 1, 4, New Flood Bound Brook H $200,000 FEMA grants Short M Project, PP continue to look for (BB5) structures borough including Forward 5, 8 ES grant opportunities relocation of ems facility and property buy-in. out of hazard prone area Explore the possibility of 1, 2, Implementation implementing permit fee Ongoing process. Will BB15 Carried 6, 7, Municipal Capability, of waivers for installation N/A Severe Storm Borough Council M L Short H continue to address (BB17) Forward 9, 11, Budget PR fee waivers of backup power for applicable properties. 13 private property.

Notes:

* Does this mitigation initiative reduce the effects of hazards on new and/or existing Potential FEMA HMA Funding Sources: buildings and/or infrastructure? Not applicable (N/A) is inserted if this does not FMA = Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program apply. HMGP = Hazard Mitigation Grant Program PDM = Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program RFC = Repetitive Flood Claims Grant Program Acronyms and Abbreviations: SRL = Severe Repetitive Loss Grant Program ARC American Red Cross DPW Department of Public Works FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency HMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance HMP Hazard Mitigation Proposal Timeline: N/A Not applicable Short Term= 1 to 5 years NFIP National Flood Insurance Program Long Term = 5 years or greater NJOEM New Jersey Office of Emergency Management OG = On-going program NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration DOF = Depending on funding DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update – Somerset County, New Jersey 9.5-25 Final Plan Update – July 2019 SECTION 9.5: BOROUGH OF BOUND BROOK

SCPD Somerset County Planning Department USACE U.S Army Corp of Engineers USGS U.S. Geological Survey

Notes (for Mitigation Type): Costs: Where actual project costs have been reasonably estimated: 1. PR = Prevention: Government, administrative or regulatory actions, or Low = < $10,000 processes that influence the way land and buildings are developed Medium = $10,000 to $100,000 and built. Examples include planning and zoning, floodplain local High = > $100,000 laws, capital improvement programs, open space preservation, and storm water management regulations. Where actual project costs cannot reasonably be established at this time: 2. PP = Property Protection: These actions include public activities to Low = Possible to fund under existing budget. Project is part of, or can be part of reduce hazard losses or actions that involve (1) modification of an existing on-going program. existing buildings or structures to protect them from a hazard or (2) Medium = Could budget for under existing work plan, but would require a removal of the structures from the hazard area. Examples include reapportionment of the budget or a budget amendment, or the cost of the project acquisition, elevation, relocation, structural retrofits, storm would have to be spread over multiple years. shutters, and shatter-resistant glass. High = Would require an increase in revenue via an alternative source (i.e., 3. PE = Public Education and Awareness: Actions to inform and educate bonds, grants, fee increases) to implement. Existing funding levels are not adequate citizens, elected officials, and property owners about hazards and to cover the costs of the proposed project. potential ways to mitigate them. Such actions include outreach projects, real estate disclosure, hazard information centers, and educational programs for school-age children and adults. Benefits: 4. NR = Natural Resource Protection: Actions that minimize hazard loss Where possible, an estimate of project benefits (per FEMA’s benefit calculation and also preserve or restore the functions of natural systems. methodology) has been evaluated against the project costs, and is presented as: These actions include sediment and erosion control, stream Low = < $10,000 corridor restoration, watershed management, forest and vegetation Medium = $10,000 to $100,000 management, and wetland restoration and preservation. High = > $100,000 5. SP = Structural Projects: Actions that involve the construction of structures to reduce the impact of a hazard. Such structures Where numerical project benefits cannot reasonably be established at this time: include dams, setback levees, floodwalls, retaining walls, and safe Low = Long-term benefits of the project are difficult to quantify in the short rooms. term. 6. ES = Emergency Services: Actions that protect people and property Medium = Project will have a long-term impact on the reduction of risk exposure to during and immediately following a disaster or hazard event. life and property, or project will provide an immediate reduction in the risk exposure Services include warning systems, emergency response services, to property. and the protection of essential facilities. High = Project will have an immediate impact on the reduction of risk exposure 7. Initiative= Initiatives are comprised of EVERYTHING your community to life and property. wants to do or is doing in order to meet its mitigation goals. Initiatives include Capabilities, Actions and Projects. 8. Capability= Regulatory, administrative, technical, and fiscal staffing, tools and/or resources. Capabilities can be existing, or in need of further development/expansion. 8. Action/Project= Specific activities or projects that your community plans to undertake or is currently completing in order to achieve its long term mitigation goals. Actions/Projects can include, but are not limited to: structural projects, infrastructure projects, natural systems protection projects, or education and awareness programs.

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9.5.8 PRIORITIZATION OF MITIGATION INITIATIVES

The table below summarizes the priority levels for each mitigation initiative, listed by number.

Prioritization of Mitigation Initiatives Costs Priority Benefits eligible? Initiative # Initiative (Yes or No) (Yes or No) (Yes or No) (Yes or under existing under exceed costs? exceed Is project Grant Is project (High, Med., Low) Med., (High, # of Objectives Met Objectives # of programs/budgets? Do benefits equal or equal benefits Do Can project be funded be project Can

BB1 (BB4) 2 M M Y Y N M BB2 (BB7) 2 M M Y Y Y H BB3 (BB9) 2 M M Y N Y M BB4 (BB11) 2 M L Y N Y H BB5 (BB12) All M M Y N Y M BB6 (BB13) All M M Y N Y H BB7 (BB14) 2 H H Y Y N M BB8 (BB15) 2 H L-M Y N Y H BB9 (BB16) All M M Y N Y M BB10 (BB18) 7 M L Y N Y H BB11 2 M M Y N Y M BB12 4 M M Y N N M BB13 4 M M Y N Y M BB14 (BB5) 7 H M Y Y N M BB15 (BB17) 7 M L Y N Y H Notes: H = High L = Low M = Medium N/A = Not applicable N = No Y = Yes

9.5.8.1 Explanation of Priorities

Explanations of priority classifications used to assess the mitigation initiatives described in this annex are presented below:

High Priority = A project that meets multiple objectives (i.e., multiple hazards), where potential benefits exceed the costs. High-priority projects have funding secured or are an on-going projects that meet eligibility requirements for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) or Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grant Program. High-priority projects can be completed in the short term (1 to 5 years).

Medium Priority = A project that meets goals and objectives, where the potential benefits outweigh the costs. Funding for medium-priority projects has not been secured but these projects are eligible for grants

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Low Priority = A project that will mitigate the risk of a hazard, where the potential benefits do not exceed the costs or have benefits that are difficult to quantify. Funding for low-priority projects has not been secured and these projects are not eligible for HMGP or PDM grant funding. The timeline for completion is considered long term (1 to 10 years). Low-priority projects may be eligible other sources of grant funding from other programs. A low-priority project could become a high-priority project once funding is secured as long as it could be completed in the short term.

Was prioritization of initiatives based on the above definitions? Yes

Was prioritization of initiatives based on parameters other than those stated above? Not applicable

9.5.9 FUTURE NEEDS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND RISK/VULNERABILITY

The Borough of Bound brook has no additional risk vulnerabilities that need to be addressed at this time.

9.5.10 HAZARD AREA EXTENT AND LOCATION

A hazard area extent and location map illustrating the probable areas impacted within Bound Brook is provided on the following page. This map is based on the best data available at the time of the preparation of this plan, and is considered to be adequate for planning purposes. Maps have only been generated for those hazards that can be clearly identified using mapping techniques and technologies, and for which Bound Brook has significant exposure. The planning area maps are provided in the hazard profiles within Section 5.4 of this plan.

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9.5.11 STATUS OF INCORPORATION OF MITIGATION PLANNING INTO EXISTING AND FUTURE PLANNING MECHANISMS

It is the intention of Borough of Bound Brook to incorporate mitigation planning as an integral component of daily municipal operations. The following table contains a list of planning mechanisms that have been utilized during prior plan maintenance cycles, and those that will be incorporated into municipal procedures during the upcoming plan maintenance cycle (2019-2024).

Status of Incorporation of Mitigation Planning into Existing and Future Planning Mechanisms Reported Planned Reported Planned Planning Mechanisms Utilization Utilization Utilization Utilization (2009-2014) (2014-2019) (2014-2019) (2019-2024) Operating Budget When constructing upcoming budgets, hazard mitigation actions will be funded as budget X X X allows. Construction projects will be evaluated to see if they meet the hazard mitigation goals and objectives. Capital Improvement Budget When constructing upcoming budgets, hazard mitigation actions will be funded as budget X X X X allows. Construction projects will be evaluated to see if they meet the hazard mitigation goals and objectives. Human Resource Manual Employee job descriptions may contain hazard mitigation actions. Building and Zoning Ordinances Prior to land use, zoning changes, or development permitting, the municipality will X X X review the hazard mitigation plan and other hazard analyses to ensure consistent and compatible land use. Comprehensive Land Use Plan When applicable, the municipality will X X X incorporate hazard mitigation actions in the development and extent of the regulations. Grant Applications Data and maps will be used as supporting X X X documentation in grant applications. Municipal Ordinances When updating municipal ordinances, hazard X X X X mitigation will be a priority. Fire Plan The Hazard Mitigation Plan will be used as a X X X resource for the development of future Fire Plans. Capital Improvement Planning The municipality will establish a protocol to review current and future projects for hazard X X X vulnerability. The municipality will incorporate hazard-resistant construction standards into the design and location of projects. Day-to-Day Operations The municipality will incorporate hazard X X X mitigation actions in daily operations and all projects.

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9.5.12 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

There are no additional comments at this time.

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9.5.12 NFIP ADMINISTRATOR INPUT

The Borough provided the following NFIP Administrator Input in 2018, for inclusion in the 2019 HMP.

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