APPENDIX Uxbridge Workshop

Includes:

• Base Map • Participatory Mapping Maps (from group exercise) o One map for each of the four groups • Supporting Maps o Zoning, Orthophoto (Aerial), Town Facilities & Infrastructure, Water Resources • Presentation Slides o MVP Program presentation o Climate Change presentation o Hazards, Critical Infrastructure and Vulnerable Populations presentation • Risk Matrix o Blank Example o Completed matrices for the four groups (note that one table completed a matrix for each of the three broad topic areas, so there are seven total matrices)

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Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP)

Uxbridge Workshop September 25, 2018

AGENDA

1. Welcome

2. Introductions – What has drawn you to this meeting? What is your connection?

3. Workshop Overview

4. Climate Change Projections, Impacts & Mitigation, Nature Based Solutions Adam Menard (CMRPC)

5. Profile of Natural Hazards & Critical Infrastructure, Andrew Loew, (CMRPC)

6. Small Team Exercises Part 1

LUNCH

7. Small Team Exercises Part 2

8. Small Teams Report Back

9. Wrap Up, Next Steps, Closing Remarks

Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness

 The Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant program (MVP) provides support for cities and towns in Massachusetts to begin the process of planning for climate resiliency. Communities who complete the MVP program become certified as an MVP community and are eligible for follow-up grant funding and other opportunities to assist in implementing strategies  Based on Community Resilience Building Program as developed by Adam Welchel of the Nature Conservancy and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

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Be Prepared, Mitigate the Costs!!

 Climate Preparedness Week –  September 24- September 30 (nice coincidence!)

 US Natural Disasters in 2017 cost $306 Billion, the most expensive year since NOAA started keeping track in 1980

Hazard Mitigation Planning

 Excellent synergy with Hazard Mitigation Planning, but MVP is more focused on climate change in the long term  Uxbridge’s Hazard Mitigation in progress.  5-year plans reviewed and approved by MEMA and FEMA with very specific requirements that make municipalities eligible for mitigation grants if and when there is a disaster declaration.

Workshop Objectives!

 Review extreme weather, natural and climate-related hazards  Identify existing and future vulnerabilities and strengths  Develop and prioritize actions for the community and broader stakeholder networks, and  Identify opportunities for the community to advance actions to reduce risks and build resilience

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Time to Get to Work!!!

First Hazard Identification….

 Winter Storms  Drought  Snow  Earthquakes  Ice  Riverine Flooding  Flooding  Street Flooding  Tsunami  Dust Storms  Hurricanes  Wild Fires  Wind Events  Landslides, Mud Slides  Tornadoes  Coastal Flooding

The Matrix (no, not the movie)

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At the Tables…..

 Tables of 6-8 individuals  One table each for  Societal,  Infrastructure,  Environmental and  One Mixed (all 3)

 (If we need to balance the tables we may ask you to join another table.)  Tools and Resources Matrix, Maps, Markers, Dots, & Each Other.

Who

 Table Facilitator directs the discussion and keeps the dialogue moving  Scribes filling in matrix  CMRPC resource person  Participants  ID Table spokesperson for Report Out

BREAK OUT GROUP Instructions

• Part 1 (Before Lunch)- For each Feature • ID category (Environmental, Societal, or Infrastructure) • Identify key features – (For Example, Dams, Railroads, Vulnerable Neighborhoods, etc.) • Consider ownership ------• Part 2 (After Lunch) – For each Feature • Identify and Develop Priority Actions • ID Priority and Time

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The Assignment

 Identify Hazards (For Example - Flooding, Winter Storms and Drought)  Under sector, decide infrastructure, societal, or environmental,  Identify location/attribute (nursing home, wetland, airport, public safety building, mill, bridge, communications center)  Identify ownership (Public or Private or other)  Assess whether the feature is a vulnerability or a strength.  Indicate on Base Map  Focus mainly on town specific major issues  Develop and prioritize action.

Sample completed Matrix

Report Outs

Areas of agreement

Areas of unique perspectives

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Summary Discussion

Next Steps

Summary Public “Listening” session with Board of Selectmen Presentations Report Develop resources and Implement actions.

Questions or Comments on the Workshop

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Questions – Contact Us

 Uxbridge Board of Selectmen - Susan Franz, [email protected]

 CMRPC – Adam Menard, [email protected]

 Mass Audubon- Stefanie Covino, [email protected]

 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs – Katie Theoharides, [email protected]

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Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program Uxbridge Climate Change Projections

Adam Menard, CMRPC

Northeast Climate Science Center UMass Amherst

 Climate Models from the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report

 The Historical Data 1971-2000

 Medium and High Emission Scenarios were Chosen

 Medium Scenario Assumes Emissions Peak at Mid-Century

 High Scenario Assumes a Continuing Emission Trajectory

Blackstone River Basin

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Our Climate is Already Changing

 Temperature: 2.9°F Since 1895

 Growing Season: 11 Days Since 1950

 Sea Level Rise: 11 inches Since 1922

 Strong Storms: 55% Since 1958

Blackstone River Basin Annual Average Increased Temperature Projections

 Historical Annual Average 48.2°F

 Projected Change Mid-Century 51.08-54.49°F

 Projected Change End of Century 51.98-59.26°F

Increased Temperatures Will Mean

 Longer Growing Season

 Shorter Winter with less snow but, more rain/freezing rain

 Increase in disease carrying insects Ticks/Mosquitos

 Allergies

 More Poison Ivy & More Allergenic

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Blackstone River Basin Annual # Days with Temperature of 90˚F

 Historical Annual # of days 4.69

 Projected # Mid-Century 12.49-33.58 days

 Projected # End of Century 16.92-75.05 days

The Effects of Hotter Weather

 Drought Conditions Will be More Likely

 Increased Risk for Wildfires

 Heat Related Illnesses

 More Energy Needed for Air Conditioning

 Increased Water Temperature, Impact Native Species – ex. Trout

Blackstone River Basin Annual # Days Below 32˚F

 Historical Annual # Days 145.52

 Projected # Days Mid-Century 127.92-106.76

 Projected # Days End of Century 119.68-76.97

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The Effects of Fewer Cold Days

 Less Snow

 Less Energy to Heat the Home

 Native Species Loss – More Invasive Species

 Loss of Business Related to Snow – Snow Sports/Snow Plow Operators

 Longer Growing Season

Blackstone River Basin Annual Precipitation

 Historical Annual Precipitation 47.13 Inches

 Projected Mid-Century 48.48- 53.92 Inches

 Projected End of Century 48.75- 55.84 Inches

Effects of Increased Precipitation

 More Flooding where it already floods

 Increase number of extreme rainfall events

 Drainage and Sewer Systems may not be able handle increased flow

 Ground Saturation

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Cumulative Impacts

 Septic Systems

 Forests

 River Erosion

 Water Resources

Nature Base Solutions

Natural systems, mimic Integrate low impact natural processes, or work in development (LID) designs tandem with traditional into new development at approaches neighborhood scales

Return on Investment Studies in MA Dept. Ecological Restoration

Traditional Culvert Modern Nature Based Culvert

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Questions?

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Uxbridge: Natural Hazards, Critical Infrastructure and Facilities, and Vulnerable Populations

• Natural hazards

• (Critical infrastructure and facilities)

• Vulnerable populations

Natural Hazards

• Flooding (all types) • Droughts and wildfires • Winter storms • Severe thunderstorms/hurricanes/wind/tornadoes

• Extreme temperatures • Landslides • Earthquakes

Natural Hazards: Flood Risks

Douglas Street, 1955 North Main Street, 1955

Photos courtesy Wikimedia Commons, Worcester T&G Uxbridge Center, 1955 West Hill Dam, 2005

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2 11/19/2018 Systems Natural Hazards: Droughts & Water Water & Droughts Hazards: Natural Natural Hazards: 2016 Drought 2016 Hazards: Natural Natural Hazards: Wildfires Hazards: Natural

3 11/19/2018 Interface Natural Hazards: Wildland/Urban Wildland/Urban Hazards: Natural & New Development New & Natural Hazards: Wildfires Wildfires Hazards: Natural Natural Hazards: Winter Storms Winter Hazards: Natural

4 11/19/2018 Storms Natural Hazards: Extreme Extreme Hazards: Natural

Critical Infrastructure & Facilities

• What infrastructure and facilities are critical to the region and its residents? Which do we most need or desire to protect from hazards?

• Those needed to respond to hazard events or which would exacerbate hazard scenarios, if affected

• Those needed to perform day-to-day municipal operations and to support basic services and economic activity

• Major employers and institutions, natural and cultural resources, recreational and historic sites, etc…

Vulnerable Populations

• Vulnerability is not just about utilities, facilities, or businesses

• Disproportionate populations of potentially vulnerable demographic groups (elderly, children, etc.) or socioeconomic groups (low income households, etc.) living/working in high-risk areas

• Can be on neighborhood scale, or at specific locations

• Cultural vulnerability (cultural or language isolation)

• These will evolve over time, as climate and populations change

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6 11/19/2018 Occupied Housing Occupied - Vulnerable Populations: Populations: Vulnerable Renter

Questions?

Andrew Loew Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission Phone: (508) 459-3339 [email protected]

7 Community Resilience Building Risk Matrix www.CommunityResilienceBuilding.org

Top Priority Hazards (tornado, floods, wildfire, hurricanes, earthquake, sea level rise, heat wave, etc.) H-M-L priority for action over the Short or Long term (and Ongoing) Priority Time VOTE V = Vulnerability S = Strength Short Long H - M - L Ongoing Features Location Ownership V or S INFRASTRUCTURAL