CAMDEN COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
Prepared By: Camden County Emergency Management 12 VFW Road Camdenton, Missouri 65020
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Lake of the Ozarks Council of Local Governments 34 Roofener St. Camdenton, MO 65020 2015
Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2015 Table of Contents
Executive Summary i Prerequisites ii
Section 1: Introduction and Plan Development
1.1 Purpose 1- 1 1.2 Background 1- 1 1.3 History of Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan 1- 2 1.4 Multi-Jurisdictional Plan Participation 1- 2 1.5 Planning Process 1- 3 Planning Meetings 1- 4 Planning Participation 1- 6 Public Participation 1- 8 Structural Changes In Updated Plan 2013 1- 8 Source Materials 1- 10
Section 2: Planning Area Community Profile
2.1 Geography and Geology 2- 1 2.2 History 2- 2 2.3 Climate 2- 5 2.4 Natural Hazards History 2- 6 2.5 Demographics 2- 7 2.6 Education 2- 10 2.7 Employment and Income 2- 11 2.8 Transportation and Commuting Patterns 2- 16 2.9 Planning Area Capacity 2- 20 Local Government 2- 21 Land Use 2- 22 Policy and Programs 2- 22 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) 2- 26 Communications 2- 27 Media 2- 28 NOAA Weather Radio 2- 30 Special Districts 2- 31 Law Enforcement 2- 34 Public Water Supply Districts 2- 35 Road and Bridge Districts 2- 36 Critical Facilities 2- 36 Non-Governmental and Volunteer Organizations 2- 39 Historical Sites 2- 40 Public Land 2- 42 Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2015 Section 2: Planning Area Community Profile, Cont. Countywide Development Trends 2- 44 Community Partnerships 2- 45 Community Participation 2- 45 2.10 Participating Jurisdictions-History, Profile and Assets 2- 45 City of Camdenton 2- 45 Village of Climax Springs 2- 47 City of Lake Ozark 2- 49 City of Linn Creek 2- 51 City of Osage Beach 2- 52 City of Richland 2- 54 City of Stoutland 2- 56 Village of Sunrise Beach 2- 58 Village of Four Seasons, Village of 2- 59 School Districts 2- 62 Camdenton R-III 2- 64 Macks Creek R-V 2- 66 Climax Springs R-IV 2- 68 Stoutland R-II 2- 70
Section 3: Risk Assessment
3.1 Introduction and Methodology 3- 1 Identification of Hazards 3- 1 Analysis of Hazards 3- 2 Measure of Probability 3- 2 Measure of Severity 3- 3 Evaluation of Vulnerability 3- 3 Comparison to Previous Mitigation Plan 3- 5 Impact of Hazards 3- 6 3.2 Hazard Summary and Susceptibility 3- 6 Tornado, Thunderstorm Wind, and Hailstorm 3- 6 Tornado 3- 7 Thunderstorms/Windstorms 3- 10 Hailstorms 3- 15 Flood 3- 18 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) 3- 33 (NFIP) Repetitive Loss 3- 34 Severe Winter Weather 3- 37 Extreme Heat 3- 41 Drought 3- 44 Wildfire 3- 49 Dam Failure 3- 55 Earthquake 3- 63 Land Subsidence/Sinkholes 3- 68 Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2015 Section 3: Risk Assessment Levee Failure 3- 71
Section 4: Mitigation Strategy
4.1 Hazard Mitigation Goals and Objectives 4- 1 4.2 Developing the Hazard Mitigation Goals and Action Items 4- 2 4.3 Hazard Mitigation Strategies with Goals and Action Items 4- 6 Mitigation Strategies in the Camden County Hazard Mitigatoin Plan 4- 6 4.4 Prioritization, Implementation, and Administration 4- 8
Prioritization of Action Items- Modified-STAPLEE Review 4- 8 Implementation and Administration 4- 13 Integration of Hazard Mitigation Actions into Current Planning Processes 4- 13
Section 5: Plan Maintenance
5.1 Plan Evaluation and Update 5- 1 5.2 Public Participation in the Plan Maintenance 5- 1
Appendices
Apendix A: Adoption Resolutions A- Apendix B: Agendas, Press Releases, Meeting Summaries, B- Meeting Sign-In Sheets, and Press Coverage, Meeting Materials, and Worksheets Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2015
Executive Summary
Camden County has taken on the responsibility of updating their Hazard Mitigation plan, as their current plan expires in 2015. County officials understand the need and importance of updating this plan and implementing the goals to protect the communities within Camden County.
The Camden County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan is a multi‐jurisdictional plan that has been developed and prepared with the coordination of the Camden County government and the following Camden County local jurisdictions: City of Camdenton, Village of Climax Springs, City of Lake Ozark, City of Linn Creek, City of Osage Beach, City of Richland, City of Stoutland, Village of Sunrise Beach, and Village of Four Seasons.
All of the local school districts were notified of the planning process and encouraged to participate. Several of the schools were fully engaged in the planning process and have adopted the plan, including, Camdenton R‐III School District, Mack’s Creek R‐V School District, Climax Springs R‐IV School District, and Stoutland R‐II School District.
Representatives of private businesses and community volunteers also contributed in the planning process.
The two Special Road Districts within Camden County were notified of the planning process, and engagement was encouraged. The districts were notified of the potential benefits of participation and of how to contact LOCLG staff.
The Camden County plan profiles eleven natural hazards (Dam Failure, Drought, Earthquake, Extreme/Excessive Heat, Sinkholes, Flood, Hailstorm, Severe Winter Weather, Tornado, Thunderstorm Wind, and Wildfire). In the previous plan, there were a total of nine natural hazards; FEMA requires separation of tornadoes and thunderstorm and also the addition of hailstorms. All hazards were evaluated in regard to previous occurrences, probability and severity of future occurrences, existing mitigation strategies and potential impact on each jurisdiction.
An overall mitigation strategy has been developed through the evaluation of potential threats and available resources with careful consideration to the long‐term effectiveness of the mitigation strategy.
The planning team reviewed the goals established in the 2010 Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan and felt that the goals needed to be updated. The goals defined for the 2015 plan were refined in order for us toe creat relevant action items associated with each of the goals. We maintained the number of goals and the intent of the original goals but updated them so everyone could better understand the objectives behind each goal, planning,
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programs, procedures, and public awareness. A complete list of the original goals and action items can be found in Appendix B, page xx
Goal 1: Mitigation Planning – Mitigate the effects of potential natural hazards in Camden County.
Goal 2: Mitigation Programs – Protect Camden County’s assets and populace through cost‐effective and tangible mitigation projects whenever financially feasible.
Goal 3: Mitigation Procedures – Encourage continuity of operations of government and emergency services in a disaster.
Goal 4: Mitigation Public Awareness – Increase Public awareness of natural hazards that have the potential to impact Camden County.
Mitigation action items have been developed to enhance the established goals and further the implementation of mitigation strategies throughout our region.
The Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan will be formally adopted by each of the participating jurisdictions after a final draft is approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Participation in and formal adoption of the plan qualifies a jurisdiction to apply for FEMA pre‐disaster mitigation grants and the mitigation portion of post‐disaster mitigation grants.
FEMA requires the plan to be completely updated every five years. To effectively and efficiently be able to follow this directive, Camden County will evaluate and maintain the Hazard Mitigation Plan on an annual basis prior to the five year update.
Prerequisites
Multi‐Jurisdictional Plan Adoption
For multi‐jurisdictional plans, each jurisdiction requesting Requirement approval of the plan must document that it has been §201.6(c)(5): formally adopted.
Adoption resolutions for the participating jurisdictions are included in the Appendix A.
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Section 1: Introduction and Plan Development
1.1 Purpose
The Camden County Hazard Mitigation plan was developed to be a resource for local governments, residents, developers, organizations and anyone interested in controlling the potentially devastating effects of natural hazards within Camden County. Missouri has felt the intensity and the damage from numerous disasters, and is susceptible to many natural hazards, including, Droughts, Extreme Heat, Floods, Hail, Tornadoes, Severe Winter Weather, Thunderstorms/Windstorms, and Wildfires. With each of these disasters, there are frequently physical and emotional consequences. Often times these are coupled with economic fatigue as recovery takes time and money. Hazard mitigation is a fundamentally important part of community development and planning. Therefore, developing a strategy and mitigation process is important to protecting lives and property within Camden County. With the participation of our local community leaders, concerned citizens and public officials, we identified each natural hazard and the potential impact of each hazard, while discussing probable mitigation actions that could be effectively implemented. Understanding that extreme devastation, and often excessive financial costs that are associated with a natural hazard, has increased our need to take action before a natural hazard event happens.
This multi‐jurisdictional plan was developed in accordance with FEMA’s Mitigation Planning guidelines and in compliance with federal regulations. With the contribution of numerous jurisdictions within Camden County, we have helped our local communities understand the vulnerabilities of each potential natural hazard, as well as, focus on mitigation opportunities.
It is imperative for each county to have an approved hazard mitigation plan in place. Furthermore, each community within that county must adopt the plan in order to be eligible for FEMA pre‐disaster mitigation grants and the mitigation portion of post‐disaster funding opportunities.
1.2 Background
Mitigating for a natural disaster has been a subject of increased focus for the federal government for the past several decades.
In 1993, FEMA created the Mitigation Directorate to oversee hazard mitigation; they are directly responsible for grants and programs for mitigation purposes before a disaster.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) defines Mitigation as any sustained action taken to reduce, or eliminate, long‐term risk to life and property from a hazard event.
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The goal of mitigation is to save lives and reduce property damage. Mitigation can accomplish this, and mitigation actions should be cost‐effective and environmentally sound. Mitigation can reduce the cost of disasters to property owners and all levels of government. Mitigation can protect critical community facilities, reduce exposure to liability, and minimize disruption of community services. Examples of mitigation actions include land‐use planning, adoption of building codes, elevation of homes, acquisition and demolition of structures in hazard‐prone areas, or relocation of homes away from hazard‐prone areas.
1.3 History of Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan
The original planning process for our local multi‐jurisdictional plan began in 2008. The plan was approved by FEMA and adopted by the participating jurisdictions in the year 2010. All jurisdictions were encouraged to participate in the planning process, and then were asked to approve and formally adopt the plan. Communities, school districts, institutes of higher learning, and other special districts in Camden County could decide to participate or not to participate in the plan. Participating jurisdictions that formally adopted the plan became eligible to apply for FEMA mitigation grants.
Lake of the Ozarks Council of Local Governments (LOCLG), through a memorandum of agreement with SEMA, has been updating and redeveloping Camden County’s current multi‐ jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan. FEMA requires the plans be updated every five years. Along with the update, there have been some new requirements that needed to be incorporated into the redevelopment of the plan.
1.4 Multi‐Jurisdictional Plan Participation
Multi‐jurisdictional plans…may be accepted, as appropriate, as Requirement long as each jurisdiction has participated in the
§201.6(a)(3): process….Statewide plans will not be accepted as multi‐ jurisdictional plans.
Lake of the Ozarks Council of Local Governments’ staff members defined the following criteria as the qualification standards for a participating jurisdiction.
Participation in the planning process by providing requested information Review of draft copy of plan Formal adoption of the plan upon formal approval from FEMA
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1.5 Planning Process
[The plan shall document] the planning process used to develop Requirement the plan, including how it was prepared, who was involved in §201.6(c)(1): the process, and how the public was involved.
FEMA requires the Hazard Mitigation Plan be updated on a five‐year cycle in order to remain relevant and current. Lake of the Ozarks Council of Local Governments began the updating process in early June 2014 with all staff members contributing to the overall plan update in accordance with our memorandum of agreement with SEMA.
Lake of the Ozarks Council of Local Governments started out the planning process with the online training available at http://emilms.fema.gov/IS318/indexMenu.htm.
Collecting the necessary technical data became the next area of focus as we develop the base of which we would present the materials for the updating and redevelopment process.
Databases were created to incorporate as many community organizations and individuals who would benefit from their participation in the planning process. Our databases consisted of Human Service Agencies, Public Schools, Private Schools, Colleges, Churches, Daycares, Cites and Municipalities, Special Designated Districts, Fire Protection Districts, Emergency Management, Communications Networks and Economic Development Partners.
In addition to the database, we also actively engaged and notified:
All participating jurisdictions represented in the original 2010 Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan were notified of the updating and redevelopment process. o Camden County o City of Camdenton o Village of Climax Springs o City of Linn Creek o City of Osage Beach o City of Stoutland o Village of Sunrise Beach o Village of Four Seasons
All jurisdictions identified in our memorandum of agreement with SEMA were contacted concerning the updates, including all correspondence and meeting notifications in regard to the planning process. o City of Lake Ozark o City of Richland o All other applicable Special Districts
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All planning meetings for the updates were open to the public and posted in accordance with Missouri’s Sunshine Law (RSMo 610.010, 610.020, 610.023, and 610.024).
A Community Assessment Survey was developed and distributed to all jurisdictions identified by SEMA in our memorandum of agreement.
Revising data found in the original plan and the continuation of data collection was necessary throughout the entire plan update and redevelopment process.
Using the tools provided by SEMA, we tested the validity of the plan and made revisions as needed.
Upon completion of a draft copy, we presented the updated Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2015 at our final public meeting encouraging comments and insight on how to make the plan more functional and helpful for all participating jurisdictions.
Lake of the Ozarks Council of Local Governments presented a final draft copy to SEMA according to our memorandum of agreement.
Planning Meetings
Planning meetings were held September 2014 through June 2015. In an effort to obtain as much participation as possible, letters were mailed directly to our database developed for this project. Press releases, agendas and specific worksheets that were developed for each of the meetings were distributed through email, fax, direct mail, and media outlets. To encourage participation from surrounding communities and counties, all information in regard to the Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan update was distributed to our entire region of Camden, Laclede, Miller and Morgan counties. Public notice was given in accordance with Missouri’s Sunshine Law. A copy of each agenda, press release and worksheet are located in the Appendix B.
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Meeting Date Meeting Purpose Kickoff September 30,2014 Discuss Purpose of Plan Discuss Current Plan Why Update Plan Community Involvement Technical Steering Committee Review the Planning Process Review the Adoption Process Risk Assessment November 18, 2014 Evaluate Natural Hazards Risk Assessment Discuss Probability and Severity Community Assessment Survey Timelines and Deadlines Goals and Measures February 10, 2015 Review Current Goals & Objectives Evaluate Newly Proposed Goals & Objectives as Well as Action Items Community Participation Review Planning Process and Deadlines and Expectations Goals and Measures February 24, 2015 Review Current Goals & Objectives Evaluate Newly Proposed Goals & Objectives as Well as Action Item Review Planning Process and Deadlines and Expectations Presentation of Draft June 9, 2015 Presentation of Current Draft Plan 2015 Camden County Final Review of Goals & Action Items Hazard Mitigation Plan Questions and Comment Period Discussion on Plan Maintenance Discussion on Adoption Process
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Planning Participation
Participation was very well represented throughout the overall planning area. Many participants in the planning process were engaged throughout the entire update and provided valuable insight to the concerns of Camden County. The planning team set out to understand the concerns and the potential natural hazards within the planning area, so that mitigation strategies could be developed that would have the most benefit to Camden County.
In addition to the planning partners listed in the table below, the staff of the Lake of the Ozarks Council of Local Governments participated extensively in the planning process.
Camden County Hazard Mitigation Planning Partners Name Title Jurisdiction or Agency Ron Gentry Emergency Management Camden County Director Todd Davis Police Chief Osage Beach Police Department Kim Wiley Flood Plain Administrator Camden County Planning and Zoning Scott Frandsen Fire Chief Mid‐County Fire Protection District Roger Corbin Planner Village of Sunrise Beach Paul Johnson Forester Missouri Department of Conservation Aaron Knapp Citizen New Tribes Mission Bee Dampier Administrator Camden County Health Department Della Sage Mayor City of Stoutland Andrew Stark Fire Chief Camdenton Fire Department Paul Harris Emergency Coordinator Lake Regional Hospital Dr. Tim Hadfield Superintendent Camdenton Schools John Baremore Citizen Camden County Arlan Tiegs Citizen New Tribes Mission Tom Bowen Citizen New Tribes Mission John Shireman Secretary Northwest Fire Protection District Nathan Barb Superintendent Climax Springs Schools David W Edwards 911 Director Camden County Sheriff's Office Red Adam Volunteer Northwest Fire Protection District John W Page Former Emergency Camden County Management Director Kris Franken Former Commissioner Camden County Jackie Jenkins Director Lake Career & Technical Center Shawna Scrivener Chairperson Village of Climax Springs Dave Van Dee City Administrator City of Lake Ozark Virginia Mueller Mayor City of Linn Creek Greg Stratman City Administrator City of Richland Arnold Sandbothe Chairman Village of Four Seasons Ranita Jones Trustee Village of Four Seasons Jeff Hancock City Administrator City of Camdenton
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Camden County Hazard Mitigation Planning Partners Name Title Jurisdiction or Agency Kevin Luttrell Superintendent Horseshoe Bend Special Road District Joshua Phillips Superintendent Macks Creek R‐V School District Eric Cooley Superintendent Stoutland R‐II School District Linda Conner Executive Director LOCLG Andy Draper Former Regional Planner LOCLG Andy Thomason Regional Planner LOCLG Pam Gilbert Administrative Assistant LOCLG Stephanie Witthar Planning Assistant LOCLG
We also had several concerned citizens who participated in the planning process, who may not directly represent a particular jurisdiction. We had volunteers from Lake Regional Hospital and New Tribes Mission. While the planning team appreciates their participation and considered all their input throughout the planning process they will be represented by the county as a whole since they are unincorporated areas within Camden County.
Our planning partners play a very important role in the development of the plan, while not all our planning partners were able to attend the public meetings; every effort was made to keep them engaged throughout the planning process. Each jurisdiction participated in the planning process and indicated in the chart below.
Jurisdiction Planning Process, Information Plan Review Adoption including one or more Provided of the following: Individual Meetings Personal Contact Public Meetings Camden County X X City of Camdenton X X X City of Lake Ozark X X City of Linn Creek X X City of Osage Beach X X City of Richland X X Village of Climax Springs X X City of Stoutland X X Village of Sunrise Beach X X X Village of Four Seasons X X Camdenton R‐III School District X X X Mack’s Creek R‐V School District X X Climax Springs R‐IV School District X X Stoutland R‐II School District X X Horseshoe Bend Special Road District
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Public Participation
In order to develop a more comprehensive approach to reducing Requirement the effects of natural disasters, the planning process shall
§201.6(b): include: (1) An opportunity for the public to comment on the plan during the drafting stage and prior to plan approval;
In order to develop a more comprehensive approach to reducing the effects of natural disasters, the planning process shall include: (2) An opportunity for neighboring communities, local Requirement and regional agencies involved in hazard mitigation activities, §201.6(b): and agencies that have the authority to regulate development, as well as businesses, academia and other private and non‐ profit interests to be involved in the planning process;
All of our planning meetings were posted as public meetings and were posted in accordance with Missouri’s Sunshine Law (RSMo 610.010, 610.020, 610.023, and 610.024).
To encourage participation from surrounding communities and counties, all information in regard to the Camden County Hazard Mitigation update was distributed to our entire region of Camden, Laclede, Miller and Morgan counties.
During the planning process, we had considerable media coverage with press representation at all our planning meetings and several radio interviews with KRMS and KJEL. Copies of the newspaper articles can be found in Appendix B.
A draft copy of the updated Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan was posted on our website in May 2015. Press releases were sent to all media partners encouraging public review and soliciting comments on the updated plan.
A notification of the availability of the draft copy of the Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2015 was distributed through email, fax, direct mail, external drives, and all media outlets.
A draft copy of the updated Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan was publicly presented at our final meeting on June 9, 2015 in Camden County at the Mid‐County Fire Protection District located at 184 N. Business 5 Camdenton, Missouri 65020.
Structural Changes in Updated Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2015
To integrate all of the FEMA requirements into the updated plan, the planning team elected to restructure the plan to create a more functional and helpful tool to all our participating jurisdictions.
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Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2010 structured as: Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction Section 2: Executive Summary Section 3: Community Profile Section 4: City/Town/Village Profiles Section 5: Risk Assessment Section 6: Vulnerability Assessments Section 7: Capability Assessment Section 8: Mitigation Section 9: Goals, Objectives, Strategies, and Coordination Section 10: Five Year Action Matrix Section 11: Plan Maintenance Section 12: Resolutions Section 13: Appendices
Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2015 structured as: Table of Contents Executive Summary Prerequisites Section 1: Introduction and Planning Process Section 2: Planning Area Profile Section 3: Risk Assessment Section 4: Mitigation Strategy Section 5: Plan Maintenance Appendices
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Source Materials
In order to develop a more comprehensive approach to Requirement reducing the effects of natural disasters, the planning process
§201.6(b): shall include: (3) Review and incorporation, if appropriate, of existing plans, studies, reports, and technical information.
During the planning and redevelopment of the Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2015, other source materials were consulted and/or referenced within the plan itself.
Mitigation Ideas; A Resource For Reducing Risk to Natural Hazards‐FEMA (2013) Multi‐Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan for Missouri's Electric Cooperatives‐ MACOG (2012) The Missouri State Hazard Mitigation Plan‐SEMA (2013) Miller County Hazard Mitigation Plan (2013) Morgan County Hazard Mitigation Plan (2014) Laclede County Hazard Mitigation Plan (2014) The Missouri Hazard Analysis‐SEMA (2013) The Camden County Emergency Operations Plan (2013) The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for Lake of the Ozarks Council of Local Governments (2012) The Community Demographic Profile for Lake of the Ozarks Council of Local Governments (2015) The Long‐Range Transportation Plan (Missouri Department of Transportation) The Regional Transportation Plan for Lake of the Ozarks Council of Local Governments (2014) The Missouri Drought Plan‐Missouri Department of Natural Resources (2002) Soil Survey of Camden County‐Natural Resources Conservation Service (2004) National Climatic Data Center, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration City of Osage Beach Comprehensive Plan (2006) The Village of Sunrise Beach Missouri Comprehensive Master Plan (2008) Sunrise Beach Emergency Response Plan (2012)
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Section 2: Planning Area Community Profile
2.1 Geography and Geology
Camden County is located in the central part of the State. It is bounded on the north by Miller and Morgan counties; east by Miller and Pulaski counties, south by Laclede County and on the west by Benton and Hickory counties. Camden County includes portions of four different watershed basins: Lake of the Ozarks, Niangua, Lower Osage and the Upper Gasconade.
The county as part of the Ozark Plateau is characterized in most sections by highly dissected plateaus. Missouri has some of the most diverse geology in the nation. On the map on the next page, the colors that tend toward orange and red represent the oldest geologic formations. The youngest tend toward blue and green. Camden County’s geologic formations are from the Ordovician Period which occurred 505 to 441 million years ago.
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2.2 History
Camden County was created in 1841. The county seat is Camdenton, with a population of 3,781 (2010 Census). Camdenton is located at 38°0′32″N, 92°44′47″W (38.008890, ‐92.746484). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.0 km²), all of it land. Camdenton is 1,043 feet (318 m) above sea level.
The County was created by an act of the Legislature, and originally named “County of Kinderhook” after President Van Buren’s residence. The Act was approved by Governor Thomas Reynolds on January 19, 1841.
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Accordingly, on the first Monday of March, 1841, David Fulbright and Miles Vernon, the county court justices met at the house of Thomas M. Pollard, and organized their court by electing Laban Ivy president. James N. B. Dodson was then appointed clerk of the court, and Martin Fulbright received his Commission mfro the governor of the State authorizing him to perform functions of the office of sheriff of the county, and William A. Pope was appointed assessor of revenues. The County organization was complete.
On February 23, 1843, the General Assembly of the State of Missouri changed the name of County of Kinderhook to the County of Camden.
Form of Government
Missouri is divided into 114 counties and the City of St. Louis by the Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo) §46.040. Counties area political subdivisions of the State “for governmental, political, and public purposes” (Freyermuth, n.d) and have a wide range of governmental responsibilities. The Missouri legislature has established four classes of counties, based on the assessed valuation of real and personal property (Freyermuth, n.d,; RSMo) §48. 820). Camden County is classified as a first class county and is governed by a three‐member Commission. Under the provisions of RSMo §49.010, each district elects one commissioner, and the presiding commissioner is elected by the county as a whole. Commissioners serve four‐year terms.
Missouri statutes classify municipalities based on population; the form of the government permitted is limited by statute. There are currently two classes of cities in Missouri – third and fourth class cities, as well as villages and home rule charter cities (Freyermuth, n.d) Fourth class cities are those with populations greater than 500 inhabitants but less than 3,000 inhabitants. Third class cities are those with populations 3,000 or more inhabitants. Villages/towns are incorporations with less than 500 inhabitants (RSMo §72.050). There are nine incorporated communities in Camden County, five of which are fourth‐class Cities and four that are classified as a Village.
City Class 2010 Population City of Camdenton Fourth‐Class 3,718 Village of Climax Springs Village 124 City of Lake Ozark Fourth‐Class 1,586 City of Linn Creek Fourth‐Class 244 City of Osage Beach Fourth‐Class 4,351 City of Richland Fourth‐Class 1,863 City of Stoutland City 192 Village of Sunrise Beach Village 431 Village of Four Seasons Village 2,217
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Villages and towns are regulated under the RSMo §80 and are governed by a board of trustees. The board elects a presiding officer (chair) and a clerk, and appoints the village’s officers. Fourth‐class cities are regulated RSMo §79. Such cities are governed by a mayor and Board of Alderman. The Mayor presides over the Board but may vote only to break a tie. Table below list the incorporated communities in Camden County, government form, and regular meeting dates of the governing bodies.
Camden County Local Governments Local Government Form of Government Meeting Dates Camden County Commission Mon. ‐Tues., 9:00 a.m.‐3:00 p.m. Fri., 9:00 a.m. ‐ Noon City of Camdenton Mayor and Board of 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month Alderman at 7PM Village of Climax Chair/Board of Trustees 1st Thursday of each month at 8PM Springs City of Lake Ozark Mayor and Board of 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6PM Aldermen City of Linn Creek Mayor and Board of 1st Tuesday of each month at 7PM Aldermen City of Osage Mayor and Board of 1st Thursday of each month at Beach Alderman 6:30PM City of Richland Mayor and Board of Not Listed Alderman City of Stoutland Mayor and Board of 1st Monday of each month at 6PM Alderman Village of Sunrise Chair/Board of Trustees 2nd Monday of each month at 6PM Beach Village of Four Chair/Board of Trustees 2nd Wednesday of each month at Seasons 5:30PM
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2.3 Climate
Camden County is subject to relatively significant fluctuations in temperature and precipitation. As little as 0.32 inches and as much as 4.96 inches of precipitation have fallen in January. June commonly is the month that has the largest amount of rain, and as little as 0.70 inch and as much as 18.63 inches have fallen in that month. January temperatures have been as high as 74° and as low as ‐22F°. July has had temperatures as high as 118° and as low as 46°.
The chart below shows average temperatures; record high and low temperatures and precipitation information for the county for each month of the year.
Monthly Climate Summary: Camdenton, Camden County, MO Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual Average Max. 42.6 49.8 60.8 70.3 77.5 85.0 90.0 89.0 81.6 70.8 56.0 45.7 68.5 Temperature (F) Average Min. 21.9 27.0 36.0 45.8 54.7 63.7 67.7 65.9 58.3 47.1 35.4 25.8 45.9 Temperature (F) Average Total 1.94 2.37 3.50 4.22 5.11 4.00 3.51 3.70 4.59 4.34 4.16 3.06 44.49 Precipitation (in.) Source: High Plain Regional Climate Center, Camdenton 2 NW (231212)
Accumulated average yearly rainfall reflects 44.49 inches; the data collected represents all precipitation, including rain and snow.
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2.4 Natural Hazards History
The process of identifying natural hazards in Camden County encompassed the search of data held by USGS, FEMA, SEMA, the NOAA, The Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and CERI. In addition, city and county officials, existing plans and local residents were often consulted for more information.
No attempt has been made to perform separate risk assessments for individual communities or school districts because no entity was believed to face more danger from any natural hazard than another.
Camden County’s location on the Ozark Plateau is the root factor to the number of different hazards that are natural to the area, as well as the frequency. Camden County experiences numerous hazards, including Drought, Extreme/Excessive Heat, Sinkholes, Flooding, Hailstorms, Severe Winter Weather, Tornadoes, Thunderstorms/Windstorms and Wildfires. Severe weather is usually seasonal, occurring during the peak weather season of April through June, and again from September to November, and Severe Winter Storms in January and February. The county’s location on the plateau makes the area susceptible to a variety of storms and atmospheric changes.
Tornado, Hailstorm, and Windstorm events associated with spring and summer thunderstorms have caused serious damages in Camden County. The strongest tornado, an F3, passed across the town of Decaturville on May 4, 2003. Along its track, it killed 4 people injured 27 and caused $6 million in damage. Two hailstorm events occurring on May 12, 2011 damaged roofs, windows, and other parts of homes and businesses and damaged many vehicles resulting in $312,000 in total damages near Sunrise Beach. Finally, thunderstorm winds also have a major impact on the region. According to the NCDC database, a microburst type system caused extensive damage near the 50‐mile marker on Coffman Bend, with winds near 80 mph. This microburst damaged or destroyed more than 20 docks and twisted many dock walkways. One home was also damaged. Winds also turned several boats upside down and tossed some up on the shoreline. As recorded in the NCDC database, damage done to each dock averaged $15,000 in damages, new boats received about $25,000 in average damages and older boats received $10,000 in damages. The house experienced some $75,000 in damages.
Camden County is also vulnerable to natural hazards during the fall and winter. The costliest severe winter weather event occurred during late November and early December 2006. During this event, large amounts of ice, sleet, and snow fell on the region. The weight of the snow and ice resulted in the collapse of docks along Lake of the Ozarks. The collapse of the docks also resulted in the sinking of a number of boats. Homes and businesses were also damaged during this event. Damages related to this event totaled approximately $120 million.
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These, and other natural hazard events, can be found in Section 3: Hazard Profile. This profile contains descriptions of probability and severity. The analysis found in section 3 is a central component of this plan.
2.5 Demographics
With a current population of 44,002, the 2010 census shows Camden County grew 18.8% from its population of 37,051 in 2000. It is estimated Camden County will grow by an additional 11% by 2030, to a population of 49,124.
Camden County Populations and Projections, 2000‐2030 County Population 2000 2010 2020 (est) 2030 (est) % Change ‘10‐’30 Camden 37,051 44,002 46,290 49,124 11.6% http://archive.oa.mo.gov/bp/projections/dataMF/CamdenMF.pdf
Almost all cities within Camden County have experienced an increase in population. Below is a table showing census data population increases or decreases from the year 2000 to 2010.
Population and Estimates by City
Camden County 2000 2010 # % of Change Camdenton 2,779 3,718 939 33.8 Climax Springs 80 124 44 55.0 Lake Ozark 1,489 1,586 97 6.5 Linn Creek 280 244 ‐36 ‐12.9 Osage Beach 3,662 4,351 689 18.8 Richland 1,805 1,863 58 3.2 Stoutland 177 192 15 8.5 Sunrise Beach 368 431 63 17.1 Four Seasons 1,493 2,217 724 48.5 As of 8/22/14 http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/community_facts.xhtml#none
Camden County’s Census Data population does not take into account the tourism industry which dominates this region. A significant portion of homes, condominiums, apartments, etc. throughout the cities which border the Lake of the Ozarks, become occupied on a part‐time
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basis during the “seasonal” months in Camden County. Certain areas across the county can generate a population base that raises total population by three to four times the calculated Census Data.
While this increase in population is incredibly beneficial to the county’s economic stability, it is also a defining factor that must be considered in mitigation planning. Most of the main traffic roadways become congested during holidays, and much of the non‐local, vacationing populace that is unfamiliar with their location when an emergency occurs.
According to the 2010 Census Data, Camden County remains predominantly white. The county has seen a small increase in the Hispanic/Latino individuals, an increase of around 1.4%.
Population by Race and Ethnicity
Race and Ethnicity 2000 2010 White 36,190 97.7% 42,468 96.5% Black/African American 95 0.3% 179 0.4% American Indian/Alaska Native 181 0.5% 219 0.5% Asian 107 0.3% 184 0.4% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 14 0.0%* 8 0.0%* Hispanic/Latino 346 0.9% 1,014 2.3% Source: http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/community_facts.xhtml#none As of 8/22/14 *Below 0.05% of county population
Population by Age Demographic
All natural hazards have the potential to affect the lives of all within the path of destruction, but there are several identified groups of the population that are considerably more vulnerable. These groups are identified as the elderly, children and impoverished. The chart below reflects the age of the population in Camden County. Youth make up a slightly smaller portion of Camden County's population in 2010, while the middle aged and retirement aged individuals make up a slightly larger percentage of the population. The raw numbers of youths have increased, but the increase in the middle and senior aged segments of eth population have been larger. The youth and senior aged populations continue to be segments of concern for Camden County.
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Camden County Age Cohorts: 2000 and 2010 Year Camden Year Camden 2000 County 2010 County <19 8,238 22.2% <19 9,264 21.1% 20 ‐ 44 10,174 27.5% 20 ‐ 44 10,510 23.9% 45 ‐ 64 11,616 31.4% 45 ‐ 64 14,694 33.4% 65 ‐ 84 6,540 17.7% 65 ‐ 84 8,813 20.0% 85> 483 1.3% 85> 721 1.6% Source: http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices /jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?src=CF
Camden County encompasses several miles of shoreline on the Lake of the Ozarks; many of these homeowners are second homeowners. These homeowners often plan to retire at the lake once they reach retirement age; this has the potential to significantly increase the elderly, as well as, permanent population. While some of these homeowners are more affluent, Camden County also has a large number of permanent residences that live and work below the poverty level. This population often lives in inadequate housing, including manufactured homes and modular homes. They are also often uninsured or underinsured, which makes this population of homeowners at a much higher risk in the event of a natural hazard.
Camden County 2000 2010 Total Housing Units 33,470 41,183 Occupied Housing Units 15,779 19,068 Owner-Occupied Units 12,975 15,276 Renter-Occupied Units 2,804 3,792 Ave. Household Size 2.31 2.27 Ave. Family Size 2.68 2.68 Source: http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?src=CF
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2.6 Education
Camden County has a total of four public schools within the planning area. All four are willing to participate in the Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The school districts have been very committed and dedicated to being a part of the planning process.
County Statistics 2013 Camden # of Certified County School Graduation Dropout Student/ # of Teachers & Districts Rate Rate Teacher Students Administrators Camdenton 93% 1.7% 18 4,162 393 R-III Mack’s Creek 100% 0% 13 344 39 R-V Climax Springs 91% 0% 12 233 34 R-IV Stoutland R-II 95% 3% 14 468 41 Source: http://mcds.dese.mo.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Incorporating mitigation actions specific for the student population into the Camden County Plan is vitally important as these students are a vulnerable population. Reliant on the teachers and staff to help protect the students in the event of a natural hazard during the school hours, it is important that the school districts participate, and incorporate the action items into their planning process. With the participation of these schools ( Camdenton R‐III, Mack’s Creek R‐V, Climax Springs R‐IV, and Stoutland R‐II), they have indicated their willingness to incorporate the identified action items into their emergency planning process.
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2.7 Employment and Income
Camden County’s annual average unemployment rate as of February 2015 is 10.2%. However, Camden County experiences a considerably much higher unemployment rate during the winter months as there are a significant number of seasonal tourism jobs. If Camden County experiences any severe weather, it can have a major negative impact on our residents who are unemployed during those months.
County Unemployment Statistics 2014 Camden Labor ForceEmployment Unemployment Rate January 17,561 15,394 2,167 12.3% February 17,573 15,313 2,260 12.9% March 17,855 15,904 1,951 10.9% April 18,325 16,932 1,393 7.6% May 19,242 17,908 1,334 6.9% June 20,122 18,784 1,338 6.6% July 20,163 18,803 1,360 6.7% August 19,499 18,182 1,317 6.8% September 19,324 18,125 1,199 6.2% October 18,848 17,725 1,123 6.0% November 18,601 17,321 1,280 6.9% December 18,257 16,762 1,495 8.2% Annual 18,781 17,263 1,518 8.1% Averages Source: http://www.missourieconomy.org/indicators/laus/default.aspx
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Camden County’s median household income is $44,577, which is slightly below Missouri’s median household income of $47,333. Below the table shows economic characteristics of Camden County from the 2000 and 2010 decennial census, and the 2008 – 2012 American Community Survey.
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County Populations by Income (2000, 2010, and 2008‐2012) 2000 2010 2012 Total Households 15,740 18,239 17,620 < $10,000 1,313 1,101 1,054 $10,000-$14,999 1,216 960 970 $15,000-$24,999 2,471 2,450 2,396 $25,000-$34,999 2,657 2,310 2,184 $35,000-$49,999 3,077 3,758 3,472 $50,000-$74,999 2,777 3,751 3,641 $75,000-$99,999 1,185 2,109 2,055 $100,000-$149,999 605 1,099 1,198 $150,000-$199,999 197 290 291 $200,000> 242 411 359 Median Household 35,840 44,706 44,577 Income Source: http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml
Private industries are by far the largest employers in Camden County employing 77%, followed by Self Employed 12.2%, and Local Government at 11%. (Percentages were calculated from the 2012 data)
County Populations by Class of Worker (2000, 2008‐2012) Class of Worker 2000 2012 Private 12,278 14,754 Government 2,076 2,106 Self Employed 1,900 2,348 Source: http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml
The county population by occupation shows that 32% are employed through Management/Professional. A majority of this increase in this particular occupation industry from 2000 to 2012 can be related with the growth within the health industry at the Lake Regional Hospital. Followed by that is Sales/Office at 28%, Service at 19%, Construction/Maintenance 11%, and 10% Production/Transportation.
County Populations by Occupation (2000, 2010, and 2008‐2012) Industry 2000 2010 2012 Management/Professional 4,484 6,344 6,109 Service 2,656 3,317 3,686 Sales/Office 4,787 5,549 5,313 Construction/Maintenance 1,918 2,504 2,146 Production/Transportation 2,083 2,018 2,034 Source: http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml
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Camden County is diverse in the type of industries that employ the county’s work force, as reflected in the chart below. Industries that are included in the production sector employ the majority of the county’s residents. The service‐production sector leads the county in employment in the fields of Education, Health and Social Services 21.2% and both Retail and Entertainment/Recreation/Food Services are equal at 14.8%. Compared to other counties within the Lake of the Ozarks region, Camden County is developing a larger share of industries that provide annual employment, assisting in a balance of the tourism industry that has a powerful economic impact within our region.
Major Employers
Name of Employer Industry Size Lake Regional Hospital General Medical & Surgical 1,163 Hospital TAN -TAR-A Resorts All Other Traveler 350 Accommodations Wal-Mart Supercenter Supermarkets and Other 462 (2 locations) Grocery (except Convenience) Stores Camdenton R-III School Elementary and Secondary 716 District Schools Big Surf Waterpark Amusement and Theme 201 Parks Dierbergs Grocery Store Supermarkets and Other 201 Grocery (except Convenience) Stores Big Shot Family Action Park Amusement and Theme 201 Parks Camden County Local Government 299 Source:http://www2.locationone.com/(S(v5hdlx45h0xk2o45kz5dyk55))/StateMainPage.aspx?source=handler&pro fileid=MO‐Administrator&type=County&CurrentRegionId=290
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Agriculture
Camden County’s agriculture industry reflects a small percentage (1.4%) of the overall employment number; however, it encompasses 31% of the land mass within the county. Also in 2012 there were 533 total farms within Camden County, covering a total of 138,617 acres. The average market value of products sold for all the farms in Camden County combined is $17,563,000. Of that, $17,563,000, 89% is in livestock sales and 11% in crop sales. The average income per farm is $32,952 (2012).
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2.8 Transportation and Commuting Patterns
Main Roadways: U.S Highway 54, MO Rte 5, MO Rte 7, MO Rte 73, and MO Rte 134
The primary highway artery in Camden County for east‐west traffic is U.S. Highway 54. The primary north‐south artery is Missouri Route 5, noted for being the only state numbered highway in Missouri to travel from state boundary to state boundary and also for passing through twelve county seats, the most of any highway in the state. Missouri Route 7 begins at Interstate 44, as a two‐lane highway. It then heads northwest into Richland. From there, it continues northwest to a concurrently with Missouri Route 5, starting three miles south of Camdenton. In Camdenton, it crosses U.S. Highway 54, and continues northwest, crossing the Lake of the Ozarks. After crossing the lake, Route 5 diverges north, and Route 7 heads west to another concurrently with U.S. Highway 65. A small portion of Missouri Route 73 lies within Camden County. Route 73 heads through the town of Branch, it then ends. at U.S Highway 54 southwest of Mack’s Creek. Lastly, Missouri Route 134 is a short highway that is located in the southern terminus in the Lake of the Ozarks State Park; its northern terminus (shared with Route 42) is at U.S. Highway 54 in Osage Beach, the only city on the highway. Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is responsible for maintaining the state and federal roads in the county. Camden County’s Road Commission takes care of the remaining roads that are not already maintained or incorporated communities or special road districts.
The State of Missouri controls and maintains 519 miles of highway in Camden County. Camden County maintains 897 miles of road. The county has one active road district and two communities have public works or road departments, Camdenton and Osage Beach. Horseshoe Bend Special Road District maintains a total of 85 miles of road giving Camden County a total of approximately 1,501 miles of publicly maintained non‐municipal roads.
At this time, there are several areas within Camden County that cannot be reached without passing through another county. To reach the Big Bend area, one must pass through Benton County. To reach the Purvis area, one must pass through Morgan County, and to reach the Horseshoe Bend area one must pass through Miller County. While transportation planners have learned through the years of the advantage of putting in roads prior to the dam and lake construction, Camden County, whose major lake was completed in 1931, was not that fortunate. Although the lack of easy road access around the lake is still a drawback, recent improvements have been made, most notably the construction of the Community Bridge (the first and only toll bridge in the State of Missouri). The Community Bridge was constructed by private funds, and opened on May 1, 1998 connecting Shawneee Bend with the Lake Ozark area near the sixteen (16) mile marker of the Lake of the Ozarks. In addition, replacement bridges over the lake for U.S. Highway 54 on the Grand Glaize and Niangua arms and Route 5 over the Niangua Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks were completed. These bridge improvements have been a welcomed addition, but additional improvements would do much to further enhance economic development in other areas around the lake perimeter.
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Public Transportation
Camden County residents are almost completely dependent on personal vehicles, as public transportation is virtually non‐existent. During our recent study conducted by LOCLG in coordination with MoDOT in regard to our local Public Transit‐Human Services Transportation Plan 2013, we inventoried the organizations that offer public transportation within our four‐ county region. The limited number of public providers became apparent as OATS, Inc. is the only provider that offered public transportation opportunities. While there are a number of other organizations that have access to buses, vans and cars they are often specifically for either the residents of the care center or the sheltered workshop that owns the vehicles.
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Airports
We have two identified public airports within Camden County, Camdenton Memorial Lake Regional Airport (Airport code KOZS) located in Camdenton, and Grand Glaize (Airport Code K15) in Osage Beach. The Camdenton Memorial Lake Regional Airport runway is a total of 4,000ft and Grand Glaize Airport is 3,206ft. While the 6,497ft runway at Lee C. Fine Memorial is capable of landing large jetliners, it does not at this time have any scheduled commercial airline flights. There are also three private airports in Camden County, Mistwood Airport (owner Donald S. MC Laughlin), Eagles’s Landing (owner Mike Cesaretti), Tan‐Tar‐A Resort Airport Seaplane Base ( owner Columbia Properties), and two heliports Lake Regional Hospital Heliport and Eagles’ Roost Heliport off Bagnell Dam Boulevard in Lake Ozark.
There are several other small airports within our four county region, including Eldon Model Airpark (Airport code H79) in Eldon, Miller County; Floyd W. Jones (Airport code LBO) in Lebanon, Laclede County; and Roy Otten Memorial (Airport code 3VS) in Versailles, Morgan County. Within a 100‐mile radius, we have a total of 26 small regional airports.
Major airports with commercial airline flights are available anywhere from 61 to 177 miles commuting distance from Camden County (county seat Camdenton, MO 65020).
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 80 miles Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) 252 Waynesville – St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN) 54 miles Springfield – Branson National Airport (SGF) 80 miles Kansas City International Airport (MCI) 172 miles Branson Airport (BKG) 120 miles Lambert – St. Louis International Airport (STL) 177 miles Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 149 miles
Railroads
Camden County has very limited rail service. Tracks for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad trunk line between Saint Louis and Springfield do straddle the southeast boundary of Camden County with a total of 4.10 miles of that line credited to Camden County by the Missouri State Tax Commission. The railroad depot located at Stoutland, was used as a shipping‐point for a large portion of Camden County but there was never any passenger line service available. The Rock Island rail line passes just to the north of Camden County through Eldon and Versailles. Proposals had called for the line to be renovated and put into operation as the Missouri Central Railroad, a subsidiary of the General Railway Corporation. Ameren acquired those rights in 2002. At this time, the outcome of this plan remains uncertain. Camden County’s closest available rail passenger service terminal is the Amtrak terminal in Jefferson City, approximately 30 minutes to an hour travel distance from anywhere in Camden County.
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With no passenger rail lines near and no reasonable chance that a passenger rail line might be constructed in Camden County, there are no provisions for rail lines needed in the plan.
Commuting Patterns
The average daily commute time for a resident of Camden County is 21.7 minutes. According to the Census data 2012, the total number of workers 16 and older in Camden County was 18,480 and of those workers, 14,461 (77%) work within their county of residence and 3,608 (20%) work outside their county of residence. The other 411 (2%) workers are those who work outside their state of residency.
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2.9 Planning Area Capacity
This section discusses the planning area and the authority in which the local government is permitted to operate with a focus on the capabilities that will have a positive impact on our hazard mitigation efforts.
Camden County Overview County Profile Classification First Class County Total Population (2010)* 44,002 Median Household Income (2012)** 44,577 Median Owner-Occupied Housing 181,500 Value (2008-2012)*** Total Housing Units (2012)*** 40,886 Water Service City Water Systems: Camdenton, Linn Creek and Osage Beach. Also Camden County contains five water districts. Wastewater Systems Sunny Slope Sewer District, Normac Sewer District, and Camelot Sewer District Electric Service Ameren UE Missouri, Laclede Electric Cooperative, Southwest Electric Cooperative and Co-MO Electric Cooperative. Natural Gas Summit Natural Gas Ambulance Service Camden Ambulance District, Lake West Ambulance and Osage Beach Ambulance Service. Fire Service Camdenton Fire Department, Coffman Bend Fire Department, FF-14/17 Fire Department, Lake Ozark Fire Protection District, Mid-County Fire Protection District, Northwest Fire Protection, District Osage Beach Fire Protection District, Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District, Tri-County Fire and Rescue Assoc., Sleeper/Stoutland Fire District Master Plan Yes Emergency Operations Plan Yes Building Regulations No (only set back regulations if required) Zoning Regulations Yes Subdivision Regulations No Storm Water Regulations Yes NFIP Participation Yes Floodplain Regulations Yes *Source: http://oa.mo.gov/bp/projections/TotalPop.pdf **Source: http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml ***Source: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/29/29141.html
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Camden County 2014 Assessed Values Residential $792,719,090 Agricultural $ 12,173,540 Commercial $ 89,664,970 Total Assessed: Rural Land $894,557,600 Local Residential $280,738,630 Valuations Agriculture $754,560 Real Property Commercial $141,455,450 Total Assessed: Incorporated $422,948,640 Town Lots Total Assessed Valuation $1,317,506,240 Real Property
TOTAL Livestock $804,940 Tangible (Assessed at 12%) Personal TOTAL All Other $256,199,010 Property Personal Property TOTAL $257,003,950 TOTAL Locally Assessed $1,574,510,190 Valuation – Taxable Property The Total assessed valuation is determined by adding the total assessed valuation real property + the total of tangible personal property.
Local Government
Camden County remains a first class county, governed by a three member County Commission, comprised of a Presiding Commissioner, representing all the county’s population and elected for a four year term with additional representations by the two Associate Commissioners representing the rest of the county’s population also elected on a four year term. The commission is responsible for these key aspects of Camden County.
approving and adopting an annual budget for all county operations approving expenditures for each county department ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements establishing Camden County policies supervising daily operations of Camden County to work in partnership with County Boards, Commissions and other Local and Regional Governmental parties
Camden County supports the following departments:
Assessor Circuit Court
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Collector County Clerk Emergency Management E‐911 Prosecuting Attorney Public Administrator Recorder of Deeds Sheriff Treasurer Road and Bridge Districts
Land Use
Current land use reflects that 31%, or 138,617 acres, of all land within Camden County is used in some form of agricultural production. Of the farmland identified within Camden County, there is a relatively larger usage of woodland and pastureland, compared to cropland as seen in the pie chart below.
Policy Programs
Camden County Missouri's state law dictates the powers and structure of county governments; Camden County operates as a first‐class county and administers county structures, infrastructures, and floodplain regulations. Zoning codes as well as building and storm water regulations are needed to implement mitigation measures such as site plan review of drainage, flood hazard, soil, slope, and street connectivity issues.
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§64.005 RSMo grants the authority to establish planning and zoning in those areas within five miles of certain lakes within the state of Missouri. Following these rules, the boundary for the Camden County Planning and Zoning was set, using six hundred and forty five feet (645’) above mean sea level, as stipulated in the enabling legislation, as the interior boundary, and section lines ranging from one half mile to five miles from the (645’) elevation forming the exterior boundary.
The ending result of this arrangement was an area extending roughly one half to five miles from the elevation line and encompassing approximately two hundred forty‐four (244) square miles. Also, as prescribed in §64.170 RSMo, Camden County Planning and Zoning is not allowed to address issues dealing with building codes.
§64.040 RSMo states that the county planning commission (board) shall have the power to make, adopt and may publish an official master plan of the county for the purpose of bringing about coordinated physical development in accordance with present and future needs. This document is intended to address this concern and provide guidance.
Camden County also participates in the National Flood Insurance Program.
Cities/Villages City of Camdenton, City of Lake Ozark, City of Osage Beach, City of Richland, Village of Sunrise Beach, and Village of Four Seasons each have Land‐Use Regulations. Also, the Camdenton City Fire Department, Osage Beach Fire Protection District, Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District, and the Mid‐County Fire Protection District all four have fire and life‐safety codes in force. The communities of the City of Camdenton, City of Linn Creek, City of Lake Ozark, City of Osage Beach, Village of Sunrise Beach, and Village of Four Seasons all participate in the National Flood Insurance Program.
Existing Community Plans and Resources
The Camden County Updated Hazard Mitigation Plan is at its core a locally developed and implemented document. However, state and federal agencies play a role in hazard mitigation activities and background information that constitute this plan. A list of these agencies is provided below.
State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) U.S. Census Bureau University of Missouri (various offices) Missouri State Highway Patrol U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Missouri Department of Natural Resources
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Information was gathered from local sources, statewide data, and university data. LOCLG staff met with the Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee to identify the proper resources in the community that would be beneficial in updating the Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Geographic data for making and analysis was collected through the Missouri Spatial Data Information Services (MSDIS) and the Center for Agriculture, Resource, and Environmental Systems (CARES), both housed at the University of Missouri. Updates to that data came from local officials and stakeholders. Economic, demographic, and similar types of information were collected from the Office of Social and Economic Data Analysis (OSEDA), the U.S. Bureau of the Census, and the Missouri Census Data Center (MCDC). OSEDA and MCDC are both at the University of Missouri. Other information was collected through the Missouri Department of Economic Development, and other state agencies. Local newspapers and media are also used as a background source for various kinds of information. Local officials reviewed the updated plan to ensure accuracy and provide updates and revisions if needed.
Data on natural hazards came from some of the aforementioned agencies such as flood data from MSDIS, but other resources were also employed. Historical flood data came from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The United States Geological Survey provided earthquake data. Severe storm information came from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. These agencies collect necessary historical information to be included in a natural hazard mitigation plan. Furthermore, they provide helpful update, mitigation strategies, and tactics.
Camden County and its communities address planning goals and legislative requirements through their Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), floodplain management plans (where applicable), storm‐water management plans, zoning ordinances, comprehensive city plans and building codes, and Wildland‐Urban Interface Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan – a cooperative effort between selected Fire Districts and Missouri Department of Conservation. The Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan provides a series of goals, objectives, and strategies that are closely related to the goals and objectives of these existing planning programs. Camden County and its jurisdictions will have the opportunity to update these mitigation strategies through existing programs and procedures.
Missouri State Mitigation Plan The Missouri State Mitigation Plan calls for each local plan to “describe actions to mitigate hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities identified under the plan and establish a strategy to implement those actions.” FEMA expanded on these basic criteria and established specific requirements for local mitigation plans. SEMA’s hazard mitigation plan guidance dictates that all local hazard mitigation plans are developed to meet all federal requirements, address the specific hazard mitigation needs of the applicable jurisdictions, and complement the Missouri State Hazard Mitigation Plan. The state plan is used as a reference for locals to refer to in plan development. To ensure that local hazard mitigation plans meet these established criteria, SEMA works closely with the Regional Planning Commissions and Council of Government as well as the local jurisdictions.
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The process of integrating state and local mitigation planning began with state staff involvement and guidance in the local planning process. It is understood by all levels of government that success of the Missouri mitigation program depend on the degree to which everyone works together toward the common goal of reducing future disaster losses in Missouri. This is accomplished by involving as many interested groups and individuals as possible in the planning process.
Camden County Emergency Operations Plan “To provide the citizens of Camden county with the ability to recover from any disaster event through thoughtful, professional and cooperative community efforts; effective emergency planning and preparedness; hazard mitigation; and managed recovery. Goals include preparing Camden County and its citizens for any disaster through effective preparedness education, emergency planning, and hazarding mitigation practices that minimize the loss of life, property, or environmental quality. Employing effective emergency planning that coordinates the actions of the local governments, public and private partners, public safety agencies, and assistance from outside entities. Finally, assuring emergency planning for Camden County reflects integrity and professionalism through cooperative training, exercising, and response activities; that result in community preparedness, mitigation of hazards, and recovery management.” Camden County Emergency Operations Plan (2011)
The Camden County Emergency Operations Plan is set up along the following functional lines: direction and control; communications and warning; emergency public information’ damage assessment; law enforcement; fire and rescue; civil disorder, hazardous material response, public works; evacuation; in‐place shelter; reception and care; health and medical; terrorism response; and resource and supply. The plan also defines lines of succession for continuity of government during a disaster as well as preservation of records and the logistics of administrative functions such as procedures for obtaining the temporary use of facilities. The EOP is reviewed annually and revised as needed. Camden County has also adopted the NIMS and NRF programs.
Camden County Lake Area Master Plan “The purpose of this Camden County Master Plan is to establish a vision for the Camden County Lake Area Planning and Zoning District (Lake Area) that will guide development over the next 20 years. This plan provides an update to the Lake Area’s first master plan, adopted by the Planning Commission in 2003, which helped establish a framework to make decisions related to growth and development in the Lake Area" Camden County Lake Area Master Plan, March 2011.
Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan These wildland firefighting plans provide an overall view of the County and its relationship with fire; historically and presently. Wildland/Urban Interface is defined as “any area where potentially combustible Wildland fuels are found adjacent to combustible homes and other structures; a zone where manmade improvements intermix with wildlands fuels.” The plan
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goals include reduction of vulnerability of the populace and property or residence to injury and loss resulting from wildland fire; provide prompt and effective suppression efforts; enhance mutual aid and effectiveness of fire fighting responders; as well as to effectively educate residents on their responsibilities for prevention through mitigation activities associated with wildland fire prevention.
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) The March 2012 CEDS plan provides demographic, economic, and environmental analysis of Camden, Laclede, Miller, and Morgan counties. It also includes detailed information on infrastructure and resources available. Lake of the Ozarks Council of Local Governments strategic committee meets bi‐monthly to continually check progress within the various communities associated with the CEDS. These meetings involve reviewing the goals to see if the communities that are actively participating in the economic development process are staying on track.
Floodplain Management Camden County floodplain regulations were created to reduce the flood hazards potential. Within floodplain and floodway zones, new construction, and improvements are not allowed without extensive mitigation features in the construction. Any encroachments such as fill, new construction, or other developments within or in the floodway must not create yan increase in flood levels within the community during a base flood discharge. The county floodplain management is conducted by the Department of Planning and Zoning.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) was established by an Act of Congress in 1968. Jurisdictions that participate in the program are required to adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations. Camden County entered the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) on May 1, 1994. Eligible property owners in participating jurisdictions are able to purchase federal flood insurance.
NFIP Participation in Camden County, as of March 2, 2015 County Jurisdiction Entry into NFIP Date of Current FIRM Camden County 4/16/83 6/16/11 City of Camdenton 11/5/76 6/16/11 Village of Four Seasons 6/16/11 6/16/11 City of Lake Ozark 8/01/05 5/18/09 Camden City of Laurie* 5/4/09 No Special Flood Hazard Area City of Linn Creek 10/25/74 6/16/11 City of Osage Beach 7/30/76 6/16/11 Village of Sunrise Beach 6/16/11 6/16/11 Source: http://www.fema.gov/fema/csb.shtm *FEMA identifies City of Laurie as located in both Camden and Morgan Counties. For purposes of this plan, the City of Laurie is considered located only in Morgan County.
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The communities of Climax Springs, Richland, and Stoutland do not currently participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. A lack of demand from property owners and a lack of administrative capabilities has influenced the leaders of these communities not to pursue participation.
Communication
Communication is critical during an emergency, and this is also the case for a potential natural hazard. Being able to communicate effectively before, during and after an event helps guide people in ways to stay safe, what actions need to be taken, and warns them of the potential dangers. The communication networks available today in our planning area do an excellent job in communicating and have well established communication procedures already in place.
Camden County has two E‐911 departments that provide critical communication efforts. The Camden County E‐911 Division is under the direction of the Office of the Sheriff and is located in the Sheriff’s Office at 1 Court Circle Suite 13, Camdenton, MO 65020. The communications division consists of 12 communications officers and four shift supervisors. There are four shifts that provide coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are two day shifts and two night shifts with each shift being supervised by a shift supervisor. Today the communication division is a fully operational 911 PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point). The PSAP is equipped with state of the art equipment, including Phase II E‐911 equipment capable of providing a latitude and longitude GIS plotting on wireless 911 calls within Camden County. Also the 911 center is responsible for activating tornado sirens in Camdenton, Linn Creek and Village of Four Seasons during inclement weather to provide the public with as much advanced warning as possible. The communications division dispatches for the Camden County Sheriff’s Office, Camdenton Police Department, Linn Creek Police Department, Camdenton Fire Department, Mid‐County Fire Protection District, Northwest Fire Protection District, Southwest Fire Protection District, Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District, FF‐14/17 Fire Association, and Coffman Bend Fire Association.
Osage Beach E‐911 Communications center is located in the Osage Beach City Hall at 1000 City Parkway Osage Beach, MO 65065. The purpose of the communications division is to provide assistance to the public by furnishing information and dispatching emergency and non‐ emergency calls for service. Today the communication division is a fully operational 911 PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point). The PSAP is equipped with state of the art equipment including Phase II E‐911 equipment capable of providing a latitude and longitude GIS plotting on wireless 911 calls. Osage Beach 911 PSAP dispatches for the Osage Beach Police Department, Osage Beach Ambulance Service, Osage Beach Fire District and Lake Ozark Fire and Ambulance District. Also the 911 center is responsible for activating tornado sirens during inclement weather to provide the public with as much advanced warning as possible.
The Camden County E‐911 department receives 100% of all E‐911d calls an dispatches all calls with the exception of police, fire, and ambulance calls for the City of Osage Beach and the area
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they cover; those calls are transferred directly to the local communities' departments of dispatch.
According to the 911/Addressing Emergency Operations Director, the agency will often receive emergency calls from citizens who are located in another county due to the inaccuracy of cell phone service towers. Camden County only has addressing capabilities within Camden County, so out‐of‐county calls cannot be accurately located. When these events occur, and the caller is unaware of their location, this delays the response time and can misdirect responders to false locations, as well as increase the chance for a fatal outcome in certain emergencies. This growing issue among the emergency response teams across the region has been a direct result from the lack of funding for E911 services.
According to Camden County Emergency Operations Director, Ron Gentry, the county’s primary warning information is received from the National Weather Service Radar System. The National Warning System (NAWAS) is utilized as a backup system to the Camden County primary radar system.
The communities of Camdenton, Lake Ozark, Osage Beach, Richland, Stoutland, Sunrise Beach, and the Village of Four Seasons have tornado sirens to communicate severe weather risk to local residents and tourists. The Lake of the Ozarks Council of Local Governments is currently working with Camden County to inventory and map storm sirens within the county.
Media
Local media outlets are linked with the government agencies monitoring potential hazards and emergencies through the nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS). The EAS is jointly coordinated by the Federal communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the National Weather Service (NWS). Camden County is located in the Springfield, MO EAS Operational Area.
In addition to providing, the much‐needed emergency information at critical times, using these media partners as an educational tool has been beneficial with the use of Public Service Announcements (PSA) concerning mitigation education and strategies.
Media Coverage In Camden County Radio Station Frequency Location KRMS-AM 1150 Osage Beach (Camden County) KRMS-FM 97.5 Osage Beach (Camden County) KRMS-FM 93.5 Osage Beach (Camden County) KZWV-FM 101.9 Osage Beach (Camden County) KJEL-FM 103.7 Lebanon (Laclede County) KWOS-AM 950 Jefferson City (Cole County) KLOZ-FM 92.7 Eldon (Miller County)
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Media Coverage In Camden County KTKS-FM 95.1 Versailles (Morgan County) KQUL-FM 102.7 Kaiser (Miller County) KCLQ-FM 107.9 Camdenton (Camden County)
Television Station Channel Location KMIZ (ABC) 2 Columbia (Boone County) KYTV (NBC) 3 Springfield (Greene County) KMOS (PBS) 6 Warrensburg (Johnson County) KOMU (NBC) 7-8 Columbia (Boone County) KSPR (ABC) 8 Springfield (Greene County) KOLR (CBS) 10 Springfield (Greene County) KRCG (CBS) 13 Jefferson City (Cole County) KQFX (FOX) 22 Columbia (Boone County) KOZL (Independent) 27 Springfield (Greene County) KSPR (ABC) 33 Springfield (Greene County) KRKB (FOX) 49 Osage Beach (Camden County) Main Studio in Springfield (Greene) Lake TV 32 Osage Beach (Camden County)
Cable Services Charter Communications Osage Beach (Camden County)
News Papers Highway Five Beacon Laurie (Morgan County) Lake Sun Leader Camdenton (Camden County) Lake Today Lake Ozark (Miller County) Morgan County Press Stover (Morgan County) The Paperboy Stover (Morgan County) Tipton Times Tipton (Moniteau County) Versailles Leader-Statesman Versailles (Morgan County) Westside Star Camdenton (Camden County)
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NOAA Weather Radio
The planning area is covered by NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Weather Radio transmission from a tower site and transmitter in Camdenton (Camden County) WXJ90 (16.255), Herritage(Hickory County) WXM‐81 (162.450), and Dixon (Pulaski County) WNG‐648 (162.500). NOAA provides warning, watches, forecasts, and other hazard information 24‐7. Special NOAA weather radios are automatically activated in the event of a severe weather bulletin is broadcasted. NOAA Radios are widely available for purchase at most retail stores. NOAA Radios that are equipped with the SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) can be programmed to receive messages for only the geographical areas programmed into the unit. The figure below shows the three NOAA Weather Radio transmission locations. The ones with the red arrows pointing to Camden County are the stations that cover portion of Camden County.
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Special Districts
Camden County also supports several Special Districts that provide critical health and safety services to the residents within the county. During the planning process, many of the personnel of these Special Districts participated in the planning process and offer valuable information that has been included in the Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Fire Protection Districts There are eleven rural fire departments and fire protection districts within the planning area who respond to fires, accidents, and other emergencies. Mutual aid agreements exist between all the departments and surrounding county departments. The fire districts have been proactive in educational materials, safety training, and community awareness and support. Additional stations are listed that are located in adjacent counties within LOCLG’s regional planning area.
Camden County Fire Departments and Fire Protection Districts Department/District Type # of Stations Camdenton Fire Department Paid + Volunteer 1 Coffman Bend Fire Department Volunteer 1 FF-14/17 Fire Department Volunteer 1 Lake Ozark Fire Protection District Paid + Volunteer 6 Mid-County Fire Protection District Paid + Volunteer 6 Northwest Fire Protection District Volunteer 6 Osage Beach Fire Protection District Paid + Volunteer 7 Southwest Camden County Fire Volunteer 3 Protection District Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District Paid + Volunteer 5 Tri-County Fire and Rescue Assoc. Volunteer 1 Sleeper/Stoutland Fire District Volunteer 1 *All Fire Departments and or Districts have at least one station located in the planning area. The additional stations are in adjacent counties within the LOCLG regional planning area. Source: http://www.firedepartments.net/county/MO/CamdenCounty.html
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Camden County Fire Protection Districts
Source: Camden County Integrity GIS
Ambulance Districts Camden County services are provided by the Camden County Ambulance District, Lake West Ambulance (formerly Cam‐Mo Ambulance District) and Osage Beach Ambulance Service. Dispatching is provided through the Camden County D‐911 Dispatch Center and the Osage Beach Communications Center.
Camden County Ambulance District Base Locations District Office 65 N State Highway 5 Camdenton, MO 2nd Office 13808 Missouri 7 Climax Springs, MO Lake West Ambulance/Cam‐Mo Ambulance District Base Locations
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District Office 45 Cam Mo Dr, Sunrise Beach, MO Osage Beach Ambulance District Base Locations District Office 1000 City Parkway Osage Beach, MO
Cam‐Mo Ambulance District Osage Beach Ambulance Service
Camden County Ambulance District
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Law Enforcement
Law enforcement in Camden County is provided primarily by the Camden County Sheriff’s Department located at the Camden county Courthouse in Camdenton, Missouri. Police departments and their office locations in Camden County are listed below.
Camdenton Police Department, City Hall, U.S. Highway 54, Camdenton Lake Ozark Police Department, City Hall, 3162 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark Linn Creek Police Department, Lake Street, Linn Creek Osage Beach Police Department, 1000 City Parkway, Osage Beach Sunrise Beach Police Department, Route 5 N, Sunrise Beach
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Public Water Supply Districts
There are six Public Water Supply Districts found within the planning area. In Camden County, there are also six municipalities that provide city water and sewer; the cities of Camdenton, Linn Creek, Osage Beach East and West, and Village of Sunrise Beach. There are two condo complexes that have their own water supply systems in place Cedar Heights HOA and Clearwater condos.
Municipal water service is also provided residents of the cities of Lake Ozark and Richland. However, the actual treatment systems are not located in Camden County. Lake Ozark’s city water system is located in Miller County. Richland’s city water system is located in Pulaski County.
District Water Systems Camden CO PWSD #5 ‐ CEDAR HEIGHTS HOA System ID Number MO3031383 Year Began 2010 Camden CO PWSD #5 – CLEARWATER CONDOS System ID Number MO3302557 Year Began 2003 Camden CO PWSD 1 System ID Number MO3024090 Year Began 1971 Camden CO PWSD 2 System ID Number MO3024091 Year Began 1975 Camden CO PWSD 3 System ID Number MO5021438 Year Began 2007 Camden CO PWSD 4 System ID Number MO3021377 Year Began 2005
City Water System Camdenton System ID Number County Location: MO3010130 Camden – 1931 Lake Ozark System ID Number County Location: MO3010441 MILLER‐1968 Linn Creek System ID Number County Location: MO3010471 Camden – 1939 Osage Beach East System ID Number County Location: MO3011367 Camden – 2002 Osage Beach West System ID Number County Location: MO3011346 Camden – 2003 Village of Sunrise Beach System ID Number County Location: MO5031591 Camden – 2009 Source: http://www.dnr.mo.gov/env/wpp/pdwb/2013‐census.pdf
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Road and Bridge Districts
Camden County has four indentified road districts within the planning area: Camden County Special Road District Camdenton Special Road District Horseshoe Bend Special Road District #1 Osage Beach Special Road District
Critical Facilities
FEMA defines “critical facilities” as all manmade structures or other improvements that, because of their function, size, service area, or uniqueness, have the potential to cause serious bodily harm, extensive property damage, or disruption or vital socioeconomic activities if they are destroyed, damaged, or if their functionality is impaired.
Critical facilities generally provide essential services, and the need for these services is often times escalated in the time of an emergency or a natural disaster. These facilities include all public and private facilities that provide a community with the fundamental services that encourage the health and safety of the community. The potential impact of these critical facilities goes beyond the potential physical damage to any infrastructure, but to the disruption of essential services. Disrupted or limited availability of health care, fire protection, and police services, can all have a significant impact on the entire planning area, and the well being of the community as a whole.
Human Service Agencies Division Family Support 146 Rodeo Rd Camdenton, MO Camden County WIC Program 1976 N Business Route 5 Camdenton, MO Linn Creek Head Start 316 54‐68 Linn Creek, MO Camden County Health Department 1976 N Business Route 5 Camdenton, MO Big Brothers Big Sisters 885 College Boulevard Osage Beach,MO Missouri Ozark Community 306 S. Pine Street Richland, MO Action Hope House 40 Lakeland Rd Lake Ozark, MO 3590 Stoutland Special T Acres Stoutland, MO Creek Rd Good Samaritan 119 N. Chestnut Street Richland, MO Kids Harbor 5717 Chapel Drive Osage Beach, MO Missouri Ozarks Economic 1 Court Circle NW Camdenton, MO Opportunity Corporation Lake Area Helping Hands 68 Holden Drive Camdenton, MO
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American Home Care 3797 Osage Beach Osage Beach, MO Parkway Citizens Against Domestic 45 5th Street Camdenton, MO Violence Habitat for Humanity 1 Court Circle NW Camdenton, MO Concerns of Police Survivors 846 Old South 5 Camdenton, MO
Elderly Care Facilities Windsor Estates 2042 N Bus. Rt 5 Camdenton, MO Treetop Village 20 Tree Top Drive Lake Ozark, MO Bristol Manner 108 4th St. Camdenton, MO Garden Gate Estates 6230 Baydy Peak Rd Osage Beach, MO Autumn Village 145 US Highway 54 Camdenton, MO Lakeside Meadows/ 872 College Boulevard Osage Beach, MO Lake Ozark Retirement Center Camden Manors 141 Dawson Road Camdenton, MO Mack's Creek Senior Citizens 13021 W. Highway 54 Macks Creek, MO Senior Citizens Center 594 Old Nonsuch Rd Camdenton, MO Osage Beach Rehabilitation and Health 844 Passover Road Osage Beach, MO Care Center Some facilities specialize in other types of care. Location of nursing home, LTC facilities in Missouri. LTC licenses by type of care.
Special Care Facilities Ozark Rehabilitation & Health 1083 Ozark Care Drive Osage Beach, MO Care Lake Regional Arthritis 1075 Nichols Road Osage Beach MO And Rheumatism Lake Regional Cancer Center 54 Hospital Drive Osage Beach, MO Lake Regional Cardio‐ 54 Hospital Drive Osage Beach, MO Thoracic Surgery Lake Regional Cardiology 1193 State Road KK Osage Beach, MO Lake Regional Cardiovascular 1191 State Road KK Osage Beach, MO Institute Lake Regional Ear, Nose and 54 Hospital Drive Osage Beach, MO Throat Lake Regional General Surgery 54 Hospital Drive Osage Beach, MO Lake Regional Heart and Vascular 54 Hospital Drive Osage Beach, MO Lake Regional Infectious 54 Hospital Drive Osage Beach, MO Disease Clinic Lake Regional Nephrology 54 Hospital Drive Osage Beach, MO Lake Regional Neurology 1075 Nichols Road Osage Beach, MO
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Special Care Facilities Lake Regional Obstetrics 54 Hospital Drive Osage Beach, MO and Gynecology Lake Regional Occupational Medicine 54 Hospital Drive Osage Beach, MO Lake Regional Orthopedics 1075 Nichols Road Osage Beach, MO Lake Regional Podiatry 1075 Nichols Road Osage Beach, MO Lake Regional Pulmonology 1075 Nichols Road Osage Beach, MO Lake Regional Urology 1075 Nichols Road Osage Beach, MO Dialysis Clinic Inc. 1027 Palisades Blvd Osage Beach, MO
Health Care Facilities Lake Regional Hospital 54 Hospital Drive Osage Beach, MO Osage Beach Health Care Center 844 Passover Road Osage Beach, MO 1870 Bagnell Dam Lake Regional Health Care Clinic Lake Ozark, MO Boulevard Lake Regional Health System 14298 W. Highway 54 Macks Creek, MO Urgent Care Lake Regional Health System 1057 Medical Park Osage Beach, MO Primary Care Drive 1930 N. Business Route Lake Regional Clinic Camdenton, MO 5 University Physicians 1026 Palisades Drive Osage Beach, MO Cornerstone Medical Clinic Highway 7 Greenview, MO Camdenton Medical Center Highway 5 N Camdenton, MO Lake Area Clinic 948 E. Highway 54 Camdenton, MO
Day Care Facilities Bright Kids Learning Center 4201 Beach Drive Osage Beach, MO Sunrise Beach, C & C Baby Daycare Lake Road 5‐27 MO Children’s Paradise Day School 1083 Ozark Care Dr. Osage Beach, MO Wee Care Center 186 S. Business Rt 5 Camdenton, MO Here We Grow Preschool Highway 5 Camdenton, MO Kids World Childcare Center 1071 Industrial Dr. Osage Beach, MO Playhouse For Kids 6368 Highway 54 Osage Beach, MO YMCA Highway 54 and KK Osage Beach, MO Kingdom Kids 135 Bear Paw Road Camdenton, MO Kradle to Krayon Childcare 455 3rd Street Camdenton, MO Growing to Learn Child Care 5277 Osage Beach Osage Beach, MO
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Day Care Facilities Parkway I Wonder Y Preschool 340 W. Highway 54 Camdenton, MO Lambs of Hope Day Care & 1027 Industrial Drive Osage Beach, MO Preschool 5237 Osage Beach The Academy of Osage Hills Osage Beach, MO Parkway Little Blessings Daycare 22 Covington Square Linn Creek, MO
When considering the critical facilities within our planning area, we also considered the most vulnerable populations within the planning region. Hospitals and care facilities that are essential to health and safety of a majority of the population were evident. The elder care facilities house a more vulnerable populations as do the day care facilities and were considered equally important and listed as critical facilities.
Non‐Governmental and Volunteer Organizations
Within our planning area, there is a network of organizations and volunteers who work with the local community to offer assistance through church organizations, as well as, community organizations. This network has established Red Cross Shelters at several of the local churches, community centers and schools as should the need arise.
Sleeping Standing Shelter Name Address Capacity Capacity 662 Laker Pride, Camdenton High School 834 1668 Camdenton 88 Laker Dr, Camdenton Middle School 326 652 Camdenton 1064 N. Highway 5, Community Christian Church 225 450 Camdenton 158 Minor St, Dogwood Elementary 235 470 Camdenton 296 Minor St., Hawthorn Elementary 202 404 Camdenton 269 Dare Blvd, Lake Career & Technical Center 41 82 Camdenton 2340 Old Rt. 5, Lake Family Church 97 194 Camdenton 526 Dare Blvd, Oak Ridge Elementary 303 606 Camdenton Climax Springs R‐IV School 119 North Drive, 109 218 District Climax Springs
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Sleeping Standing Shelter Name Address Capacity Capacity 1700 Bagnell Dam Christ the King Lutheran Church 120 240 Blvd., Lake Ozark Four Seasons Lakesites POA 36 Vintage Landing 67 134 Activity Center Dr., Lake Ozark Branch First Assembly of God 704 STATE HIGHWAY 68 136 Church 73, Macks Creek 12972 W Highway 54, First Baptist Church 2 4 Macks Creek 245 State Road N, Macks Creek R‐V School 1100 2200 Macks Creek Harper Chapel United Methodist 5567 OSAGE BEACH 135 270 Church PKWY, Osage Beach 1027 Industrial Dr. , Hope Lutheran Chapel 2 4 Osage Beach 4427 Highway 54, Osage Beach Elementary School 46 92 Osage Beach Osage Beach First Assembly of 4455 Church Dr, 30 60 God Church Osage Beach 950 Airport Road, Tri‐County YMCA of the Ozarks 426 852 Osage Beach New Tribes Lakeview Clasroom 134 Main Dr, Roach 62 124 New Tribes Mission Inc.Tech 361 Main Drive, Roach 150 300 Ctr./ Dining Hall Windermere Baptist Conference 62 Chapel Drive, 1429 2858 Center Roach 7584 STATE ROAD T, Stoutland R‐II Schools 387 774 Stoutland 16594 N State Hwy 5, Hurricane Deck Elementary 37 74 Sunrise Beach 184 Sunset Hill Drive, Kent Memorial Lutheran Church 62 124 Sunrise Beach Stables at Cannon Smoked 23 Spring Cove Road, 99 198 Saloon The Sunrise Beach Source: Heart of Missouri Chapter, American Red Cross, Date of Contact 3/19/2015
Historical Sites
Camden County has nine listings on the National Register of Historic Places. According to the Archaeological Survey of Missouri (ASM), there are reported 618 other archaeological sites
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located in Camden County. The exact locations cannot be shown in order to protect the individual resources. The following are a few of the public historic sites:
Camp Hawthorne Central Area District: (added 1985‐ District‐ #85000526) NE of Camdenton in State Park, Camdenton
Camp Pin Oak Historic District (added 1985‐ District‐ #85001477) NE of Camdenton in State Park, Camdenton
Lake of the Ozarks Recreational Demonstration Area Barn/Garage in Kaiser Area (added 1985‐ Building‐ #85000523) Also known as Lake of the Ozarks State Park Barn/Garage in Kaiser Area NE of Camdenton State Park, Camdenton
Lake of the Ozarks Recreational Demonstration Area Rising Sun Shelter (added 1985‐ Building‐ #85000524) Also know as Lake of the Ozarks State Park Rising Sun Shelter NE of Camdenton in State Park, Camdenton
Lake of the Ozarks Recreational Demonstration Area Shelter at McCubbin Point (added 1985‐ Building‐ #85000525) Also known as Lake of the Ozarks State Park Shelter at McCubbin Point NE of Camdenton in State Park, Camdenton
Lake of the Ozarks State Park Camp Clover Point Recreation Hall (added 1985‐ Building‐ #85000502) NE of Camdenton in State Park, Camdenton
Lake of the Ozarks Rising Sun Recreation Hall (added 1985‐ Building‐ #85000503) NE of Camdenton in State Park, Camdenton
Lake of the Ozarks State Park Highway 134 Historic District (added 1985‐ District‐ #85000533) W of Brumley along MO 134, Brumley
Pin Oak Hollow Bridge (added 1985‐ Structure‐ #85002737) Lake of the Ozarks State Park, Pin Oak Hollow
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Public Land
In 1946, the State of Missouri acquired some 17,500 acres for a state park. Lake of the Ozarks State Park is the largest state park in Missouri. The land encompassing the park and its access points are all public lands. There are a number of public access points to both the park and the lake within Camden County.
Branch Towersite Burnt Mill Cave Conservation Area Larry R. Gale Access Alice Ahart Mansfield Conservation Area Mule Shoe Conservation Area Shawnee Bend Access
Camden County, MO Conservation Public Use Areas Source: Missouri Department of Conservation, http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AdvancedSearch.aspx?txtCounty
Branch Towersite – Located near Macks Creek, take highway 54 west, then Highway 73 south 2 miles. The area is mostly forest. There is a small wildlife water hole. The fire tower is not open to the public. There is a privy that is maintained on site. The area is mostly designated for, and named for, state use of the fire tower located on the land.
Burnt Mill Cave Conservation Area ‐ Located near Macks Creek, take Route N north 5 miles, then Kolb Hollow Road east (right) 3.2 miles. All caves on this and other Conservation Areas are currently closed or restricted to public access. The fungus that causes White‐nose Syndrome (WNS) in bats was found in Missouri in 2010, resulting in the Missouri Department of Conservation’s White‐ nose Syndrome Action Plan that limits public access to protect bats. WNS can be spread from cave to cave by bats or possibly on the gear of explorers. Privately owned caves are not affected by this Plan. Activities at Burnt Mill include bird watching, camping, fishing, and hunting.
Larry R. Gale Access – From Camdenton, take Highway 54 west 4 miles to Route AA, then north 2.5 miles. At the fire station, turn east onto Koehler Road (AA 101), and go 1 mile to Larry R. Gale Road (AA‐ 101D). The area is mostly forest with some old fields and glades. Facilities/features: a two‐lane boat ramp, a courtesy dock, a fishing dock, and access to the Niangua Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks. The boat launch is lighted and is open all hours on a year‐round basis. Facilities include parking for 50 vehicles and boat trailers, a two‐lane launching ramp, courtesy docks, disabled‐accessible walkways, which connect parking, privies, and other facilities. The Conservation Department purchased 195 acres for the Larry R. Gale Access in 1988. The Access was developed and opened to the public in 1991. Activities on this site include mostly hunting and fishing.
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Alice Ahart Mansfield Conservation Area – From Osage Beach, take Route KK northwest, take Baydy Peak Road north to area parking lot. This Conservation Area is mostly forest area with a 0.75 mile loop hiking trail. This loop begins and ends at the parking lot. Activities at Alice Ahart Mansfield include: hiking and hunting (archery methods only).
Mule Shoe Conservation Area – Mule Shoe Conservation Area is mostly located in the eastern portion of Hickory County. Visitors can reach the area by heading north on Route F off Highway 54, then going east on Gravel Road 96, which runs through the area. This 2,476‐acre borders the eastern bank of the Little Niangua River for over one mile. The area contains forestland, bottomland fields, and steep limestone bluffs. Natural communities include dry and dry‐mesic chert forest, dolomite glades, a remnant dolomite savanna, and bottomland forests. Approximately 400 acres are pasture fields. This area was acquired to help protect aquatic habitat of the Niangua darter, which is classified as state‐endangered and federally threatened species. Activities at Mule Shoe include: bird watching, camping, canoeing, fishing, and hunting. Also available is a boat ramp, campsites, and a parking lot.
Shawnee Bend Access – From Sunrise Beach, take Highway 5 south, then Route F about 1 mile, then Route TT northeast about 2.3 miles to the access. The access is located at the 10.9 mile mark on the Osage Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks. Facility features include a four lane boat ramp, two courtesy docks and one fishing dock, access to the Lake of the Ozarks.
Camden County communities have also established park areas within city limits for local residents to enjoy year‐round.
Ha‐Ha‐ Tonka State Park, Camdenton, MO Lake of the Ozarks. Camden County MO Lake of the Ozarks State, Park Kaiser MO Camdenton City Park, Camdenton MO Peanick Park, Osage Beach MO The Osage Beach City Park, Osage Beach MO Linn Creek Memorial Park, Linn Creek MO Shady Dell Park, Richland MO Deer Valley Park, Sunrise Beach MO
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Source: http://dnr.mo.gov/internetmapviewer/makemap.map
Countywide Development Trends
Camden County as a whole has experienced an 18.8% growth in population from 2000 and 2010, according to the Missouri Census Data Center. The Census also projects an 11.6% increase in population by 2030.
The 2012 Census of Agriculture reflects that Camden County experienced a decline in the number of acres that are being used as farmland by 2% from 2007 to 2012. It also indicates that the average farm size has had a minor decline 1.8% during the same time period.
In and around the Lake of the Ozarks, there are several large retail developments that are either in the building stages or in the development stages. This development is a direct result of the tourism industry that Lake of the Ozarks attracts and supports. The total appraised property valuation of Camden County in 2014 was $1,574,510,190. Of that total appraised property
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value, a total of $1,317,506,240 is assessed real property and $257,003,950 is tangible personal property.
Community Partnerships
Camden County and the cities therein, cooperate on a wide range of issues, including infrastructure, law enforcement, road maintenance and emergency services. In collaboration with Lake of the Ozarks Council of Local Governments, planning efforts include regional service and support initiatives designed to work in partnership with each other among our four counties Camden, Laclede, Miller and Morgan.
Community Participation
With the support of Camden County governmental authorities, and the participation of the local communities, the planning of the Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2015 has created a high degree of awareness and desire to continue supporting and advancing the mitigation strategies outlined for the planning area.
2.10 Participating Jurisdictions – History, Profile and Assets
This section will focus on the local jurisdictions within the overall planning area, as opposed to the planning area as a whole. Discussing the jurisdiction’s profiles and listings its assets will define each community and the potential impact of a natural hazard.
Cities and Villages of Camden County, MO
City of Camdenton
History Camdenton is the county seat of Camden County, nestled on the West side of the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks frequently referred to as the “Hub city of Lake of the Ozarks”. Camdenton is home of the annual Dogwood Festival held each April and hosts the Lake of the Ozarks Air Show each September at the Camdenton Memorial Airport.
The first recorded European settlement of the Camdenton area occurred on June 20, 1866. Francis Noel filed a land patent for Homestead on the 160 acres in Section 25, Range 17, Township 38. This same plot of land was purchased by development partners, and friends, Clint Webb and Jim Banner on January 16, 1930 for $2,750. By November of 1930, the first business had opened, W.H. Powell Lumber Company, and the first resident had settled in what would become the Town of Camdenton. On November 4, 1930, residents of Camden County voted to move the county seat from Old Linn Creek to Camdenton. On May 29, 1931, a petition for incorporation, signed by 73 residents, was approved officially creating the Town of Camdenton.
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City of Camdenton Profile Classification Fourth Class City Government Mayor and Board of Alderman Total Population (2010) 3,740 Median Household Income (2012) 40,370 Median Owner‐Occupied Housing 128,600 Value (2008‐2012) Total Housing Units (2008‐2012) 1,632 Water Service Central Water Electric Service Laclede Electric Cooperative Ambulance Service Camden Ambulance District Fire Service Camdenton Fire Department/Mid‐MO Fire Dept Master Plan Yes Emergency Operations Plan Yes Building Regulations Yes Zoning Regulations Yes Subdivision Regulations Yes Storm Water Regulations Yes NFIP Participation Yes Floodplain Regulations Yes
City of Camdenton 2014 Assessed Values Personal $ 8,066,960 Residential $20,618,940 Local Valuations Agriculture $ 72,210 Commercial $27,253,500 Total Local Valuation $56,011,610
Real Estate Property $0 State Utility Personal Property $0 Valuations Total State Assessed $0 Grand Total $56,011,610 Source: Camden County Assessor’s Office
Development Changes
The City of Camdenton has experienced limited expansion or development during the time from the original Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan to the current update of the plan in 2015. Some new businesses are being planned. For example, there is going to be the construction of a new General Dollar within the Camdenton city limits off of N. Business Route 5. Also there are plans of reconstructing and rehabbing some commercial buildings that are
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located off of and near the city square. The construction of the Hwy 5 bypass is another example of change in the Camdenton community.
Development Trends
The construction of the Hwy 5 bypass beginning in 2009 altered the development potential of Camdenton. The new highway shifted development pressures away from the original portions of the highway, especially south of Hwy 54. Additionally, the new highway included 3 new interchanges that can act as development nodes for future growth. These new development trends present no major shift in the community’s vulnerability to natural hazards.
Village of Climax Springs
History A large spring flowing out of the hills was discovered when A.R. Jackson and W.W. Hockman were traveling from the then county seat of Linn Creek to Edwards Missouri. In 1880, Mr. Hockman was inspired and named the town Climax Springs. In 1882, the first house was built in the village. Also the first store and a log hotel were developed within the same year of the first house being built. An association formed by a group of men was established in 1883, known as the Climax Springs Association. Knowing the “health benefits” associated with the waters from the main spring; seven others decided to relocate and build homes within the village. In 1883, to take advantage of the springs, a large white hotel frame was erected and still stands to this day. Later on, the town had a drug store, a blacksmith shop, a shoemaker, and a school. The town had one church, United Brethren, and three doctors. Climax Springs was a thriving small town until the mid‐1980s when it started to enter a gradual decline. Currently, the old section of the town is mostly abandoned. Today most of the town’s businesses are located at the south end on Missouri Route 7. These businesses include a reality office, bank, concrete company, garage, small restaurant, a U.S. post office, a small grocery/general store, and a building materials center. Also there is a community center that serves as a meeting place for a variety of community groups. Today, as you enter Climax Springs, you notice that it still remains a small community with a population of 124 (as of 2010 Census). The town is part of the Climax Springs R‐4 School District and has a Pre‐K‐12 school. Major improvements have been made during recent years to the school, and it is now recognized as a leader in technology integration. In 2009, a new modern library and convenience store were built. There is a local legend the entire town of Climax Springs is formed over an underground cave. This has been talked about for years, but these rumors have never been substantiated.
Village of Climax Springs Classification Village Government Board of Trustees Total Population (2010) 124 Median Household Income (2012) 31,042
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Village of Climax Springs Median Owner‐Occupied Housing 25,000 Value (2008‐2012) Total Housing Units (2008‐2012) 27 Water Service Private Wells Electric Service Southwest Electric Coop Ambulance Service Camden Ambulance District Fire Service Northwest Fire Protection District Master Plan No Emergency Operations Plan No Building Regulations No Zoning Regulations No Subdivision Regulations No Storm Water Regulations No NFIP Participation No Floodplain Regulations No
Village of Climax Springs 2014 Assessed Values Personal $ 60,830 Residential $194,350 Local Valuations Agriculture $ 4,710 Commercial $ 75,580 Total Local Valuation $335,470
Real Estate Property $ 7,113 State Utility Personal Property $ 7,210 Valuations Total State Assessed $ 14,323 Grand Total $349,793
Development Changes
The Village of Climax Springs has experienced no expansion or development during the time from the original Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan, and the current update of the plan 2015. New businesses have opened and businesses have closed, but no major economic changes have occurred.
Development Trends
According to the Camden County Clerk Rowland Todd, as reported in the 4/15 edition of The Reporter, a petition for disincorporation has been presented to the County by citizens of Climax Springs. The petition was signed by 48 of 55 registered voters in the village. If disincorporation occurs, Climax Springs will be unable to apply independently for hazard mitigation grant program nor will it be able to implement any action items included in this mitigation plan.
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Residents in the former village will rely on Camden County officials to apply for grants or implement actions.
City of Lake Ozark
History The City of Lake Ozark, incorporated in 1966, is nestled over the adjacent counties of Miller and Camden. With a population of 1,586, The City of Lake Ozark has grown considerably since its conception shortly after the Bagnell Dam was competed in 1931.
The Bagnell Dam was essentially the driving factor for the necessity to establish the town that encompasses the land south of the dam. This late‐bloomer city of the area kicked off shortly after Bagnell Dam was completed; however, in the 80+ years that this location has been thriving, it has steadily increased in population, public interests and economic development. The City of Lake Ozark has effectively developed into the 21st century hub of attention for Miller County. It shows promise and leadership for the development of the Lake of the Ozarks.
City of Lake Ozark Classification Fourth Class City Government Mayor/Board of Alderman Total Population (2010) 1,586 Median Household Income (2012) 42,357 Median Owner‐Occupied Housing Value 217,600 (2008‐2012) Total Housing Units (2008‐2012) 1,767 Water Service City of Lake Ozark Electric Service Ameren Missouri Ambulance Service Lake Ozark Fire Protection District Fire Service Lake Ozark Fire Protection District Master Plan Yes Emergency Operations Plan Covered Under Camden County Plan Building Regulations Yes Zoning Regulations Yes Subdivision Regulations Yes Storm Water Regulations No NFIP Participation Yes Floodplain Regulations Yes
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City of Lake Ozark 2014 Assessed Values Personal $ 1,751,080 Residential $ 3,218,140 Local Valuations Agriculture $0 Commercial $ 5,650,170 Total Local Valuation $10,6196,390
Real Estate Property $ 239,236 State Valuations Personal Property $ 37,549 Total State Assessed $ 276,785 Grand Total $10,896,175
Development Changes
The City of Lake Ozark has experienced some expansion and development during the time from the original Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan, and the current update of the plan with the building of the Eagles Landing Shopping Center. The shopping center houses Menards, Kohls, Eagles Landing Movie Theater, Buffalo Wild Wings, and CVS pharmacy. The development while high on a bluff was built with extensive storm water drainage systems as well as wastewater sewer systems to accommodate additional growth in the future.
Development Trends
The City of Lake Ozark indicated that the city is planning to add three more sirens in the next five years, and that they are trying to implement a policy whereby sirens would be installed at the time of any new development. Renovations on the Street Department building on School Road have made the infrastructure a safer and more suitable working space for its employees.
The City Administrator also shared his growth initiatives as:
“The City is in the process of upgrading our water supply system to our core and oldest commercial area (the Strip) to provide improved flows to enhance our fire protection capabilities. We are also upgrading our building codes to a more current code that should provide additional protection to our residents. We are expecting significant increases in the number of housing units and new commercial development and we will encourage the use of safe rooms and other viable means of protecting the citizens of our community from natural disasters.” Dave Van Dee City Administrator City of Lake Ozark
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City of Linn Creek
History Linn Creek was settled in 1841. It was named from the creek on which it is situated, and which was named for the many linn trees lining its banks. In March of 1841, Aaron Crain was granted a license to keep a ferry across the Osage, at or near the mouth of the Niangua, its location being below the mouth of the Niangua and above the mouth of Linn Creek. Later that year the clerk of the court James N. B. Dodson, issued a merchant’s and grocer’s license to Benjamin R. Abbott, this was the first store within Linn Creek. Around the year 1850, business in Linn Creek became well established, until the beginning of the war. It was then the base of supplies for a large territory of country extending for hundreds of miles toward the southwest. At that time, steamboats navigated the Osage up to Linn Creek about six months in the year, and they occasionally went as high up as Warsaw, in Benton County; and when the water was too low for steamboat navigation goods were shipped up the river on flat‐boats, propelled by hand by a crew of ten or twelve men. All of Missouri lying southwest of this town, Northwester Arkansas lying north of the Boston Mountains, and a large portion of the Indian Territory received their goods and supplies from Linn Creek. The merchants of Linn Creek, especially the firms of Dodson, Roberts & Co. and Jones & McClurg, did, in those days, a heavy wholesale business. The goods were hauled from Linn Creek to the many points in the southwest by ox teams. Linn Creek was then the receiving point for all the produce shipped from the territory which it supplied. Once the railroads came, and builders of these great lines of rapid transit left the town out. The building of a railroad through the town, the improvement of the navigation of the Osage River, and the development of the mineral and other resources of the vicinity really depleted the businesses within Linn Creek.
City of Linn Creek Classification Fourth Class City Government Mayor/Board of Alderman Total Population (2010) 244 Median Household Income (2012) 51,250 Median Owner‐Occupied Housing 96,400 Value (2008‐2012) Total Housing Units (2008‐2012) 222 Water Service Camden County Water Supply District Electric Service Laclede Electric Ambulance Service Camden County Ambulance District Fire Service Osage Beach Fire Protection District Master Plan Yes Emergency Operations Plan Covered Under Camden County Plan Building Regulations No Zoning Regulations No Subdivision Regulations Yes Storm Water Regulations No
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City of Linn Creek NFIP Participation Yes Floodplain Regulations No
City of Linn Creek 2014 Assessed Values Personal $ 662,570 Residential $ 877,960 Local Valuations Agriculture $ 74,040 Commercial $3,356,810 Total Local Valuation $4,971,380
Real Estate Property $ 156,849 State Valuations Personal Property $ 27,278 Total State Assessed $ 184,127 Grand Total $5,155,507
Development Changes No large scale developments have occurred in Linn Creek since the completion of the 2010 mitigation plan. There have been some economic development activities within the city. A new privately owned sports facility, including indoor soccer and outdoor baseball, have been constructed on land acquired from the City of Linn Creek and private owners. The city has also faced issues related to deteriorating infrastructure. It was recently determined a bridge in Linn Creek will be closed due to safety concerns. The bridge closure will not have community‐wide impacts, but will impact a local manufacturing facility.
Development Trends There is no major developments expected within Linn Creek. The city will continue to work to limit development along Linn Creek, land cleared during past flood buy‐outs. The city also hopes to address some deteriorating roads within its boundaries.
City of Osage Beach
History The city we know and love today as Osage Beach was originally called Zebra, Missouri. Zebra’s post office was established in 1886 and located on the river bottom, just east of today’s Grand Glaize Bridge. During the time, Zebra was nothing more than a name with a post office. Zebra was later flooded out with the building of the Bagnell Dam in 1929‐1931. Once the dam was completed, the post office was rebuilt on the top of a nearby cliff, at the heart of the Lake of the Ozarks. In 1935, Zebra residents changed the post office designation to Osage Beach but official boundaries weren’t formed until the early 1960s.
The City of Osage Beach was incorporated on May 22, 1959, but due to political upheaval and discontent among some in the new town's people, a petition for disincorporation was filed.
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Many lobbied against stating that in order for the community to continue to grow you need sanitation, fire and police protection, street development, and sewer and water service. After years of weighing the advantages and disadvantages of incorporation, in the spring of 1965 voters finally approved the incorporation of the City eof Osag Beach as a fourth class city. Official boundaries were established; four wards were formed, two on each side of the Grand Glaize Bridge, two aldermen per ward, and a Mayor and Marshall were elected.
Today, the City of Osage Beach is still considered the ‘Heart of the Lake of the Ozarks” and had progressed in many ways over the last century. The City has expanded its boundaries, water, sewer, and street infrastructure has been built to each end of the City, and tourism has grown tremendously. The City does not have an elected Marshall as it did in the 1960s, but the City continues to grow and seek for new progressive development. Political reconstruction has occurred over the years, and the City is supported by three wards, two aldermen per ward, and an elected Mayor. The City is managed under a City Administrator and has numerous departments to handle all of the cities functions. Currently, the City of Osage Beach employs over one hundred full time employees and several part time employees each summer.
City of Osage Beach Classification Fourth Class City Government Mayor/Board of Alderman Total Population (2010) 4,351 Median Household Income (2012) 45,588 Median Owner‐Occupied Housing 96,200 Value (2008‐2012) Total Housing Units (2008‐2012) 7,500 Water Service Osage Beach Water District Electric Service Union Electric Ambulance Service Osage Beach Ambulance Service Fire Service Osage Beach Fire Protection District Master Plan Yes Emergency Operations Plan No/ In progress IT operations are prepared Building Regulations Yes Zoning Regulations Yes Subdivision Regulations Yes Storm Water Regulations No NFIP Participation Yes Floodplain Regulations Yes
City of Osage Beach 2014 Assessed Values Personal $ 39,859,460 Residential $136,752,170 Local Valuations Agriculture $ 407,220 Commercial $ 85,055,010
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City of Osage Beach 2014 Assessed Values Total Local Valuation $262,073,860
Real Estate Property $0 State Valuations Personal Property $0 Total State Assessed $0 Grand Total $262,073,860
Development Changes A key driver of change in Osage Beach development occurred when segments of the new US‐54 Expressway opened on 2010. The new road shifted through traffic off of the original US‐54 and created a divided four lane high to carry that traffic. The old US‐54 was renamed Osage Beach Parkway and maintenance of the road was turned over to Osage Beach. The new highway created new interchanges to attract development and shifted traffic away from some areas. Large amounts of economic activity and development are still occurring along Osage Beach Parkway. The city has created a number of TIF districts along, or near, Osage Beach Parkway and US‐54 for major new developments, including a development anchored by a new grocery store, a new resort development, and a development anchor by a senior housing and care facilities. The City of Osage Beach as also invested in repairs and additions to its sidewalk inventory and made improvements and repairs to a major park damaged by flooding.
Development Trends The city does not expect to make any major annexations in the near future. The city has enough land to accommodate expected development. Osage Beach expects to continue being a major destination for new development in the Lake area. The planned new resort development and the addition of senior housing and care facilities are expected to have a positive impact on growth trends.
City of Richland
History Surveyor, M. Santee, saw the need for towns along the railroad. In fall of 1869, he surveyed and laid out, on both sides of the railroad track, the site that was to become the town of Richland. One of the first buildings was a store erected by Captain H.E. Warren and Sam Gibson. This became the H.E. Warren Store that is still prominent today.
In the late 1870s, Dr James Titterington erected the Richland Steam and Flouring and Saw Mills. In 1877, the St Louis and San Francisco Railroad gained control of the Southwest Railroad Company and assured the towns being a shipping point between Springfield and St. Louis.
Livestock production and general farming became the chief occupations in the area. A stockyard was built and cattle, hogs, and sheep were shipped daily. Richland became a tie‐ buying center for the railroads with many farmers and loggers supplementing their income by
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cutting white oak, post oak and walnut timber into ties. These were floated down the Gasconade River to the tie ford south of Richland, where they were stored in a large eddy of the river. They were then loaded into wagons and hauled to Richland for storage and shipping. Other produce shipped from the area included lumber, wheat, corn, dried fruit, hides and furs, poultry, eggs and wild game.
Richland had been incorporated as a village at the beginning of its existence and in 1884 was incorporated as a fourth class city with its first Mayor being M.W. Rice. By 1890, Richland was a thriving business center with active stores, a band, newspaper, public school, a private academy, churches, lodges, two flouring mills, a sawmill, broom factory, marble works, lumberyard, two hotels and many professional men.
In the early 1930s, two men from Tulsa bought several creek farms west of Richland and began to raise goldfish. In this manner, Ozarks Fisheries, Inc. was established, and it is still a flourishing business today.
As Richland enters the 21st century, it still thrives. It is the home of industry, banks, medical clinics, grocery store, restaurants, fast food spots; H.E. Warrens Department Store still survives, mini malls, hardware store, a pharmacy, florists, and many other shopping spots.
Throughout Richland’s history, churches of many denominations have played an important role in the development of the City. Many social and civic groups have also contributed to the improvement of the community as well as providing recreation and social activities.
City of Richland Profile Classification Fourth Class City Government Mayor/ Board of Aldermen Total Population (2010) 1,683 Median Household Income (2010) 41,840 Median Owner‐Occupied Housing Value (2006‐2010) 78,500 Total Housing Units (2006‐2010) 818 Water Service Pulaski County Electric Service Laclede Electric Coop Ambulance Service Pulaski County Ambulance Fire Service Tri County Fire and Rescue Master Plan No Emergency Operations Plan No Building Regulations No Zoning Regulations No Subdivision Regulations No Storm Water Regulations No NFIP Participation No Floodplain Regulations No
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City of Richland 2014 Assessed Values Personal $129,100 Residential $497,960 Local Valuations Agriculture $ 3,770 Commercial $246,710 Total Local Valuation $877,540
Real Estate Property $ 9,049 State Valuations Personal Property $ 7,016 Total State Assessed $ 16,110 Grand Total $893,650
Development Changes
The City of Richland and the property that falls within the Camden County limits have no expansion or development at this time, and there is no projected future development expressed by the city.
Development Trends
The City of Richland has not indicated any developments planned for the city.
City of Stoutland
History Stoutland was settled around the year 1869, and at first contained four stores, one wagon manufacturer, one church, one public school, and one newspaper. Traveling to Stoutland on the St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad it is 171 miles from St. Louis and served as a shipping point for a elarg portion of Camden County. It was named in honor of Captain Stout, one of the directors of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad.
Stoutland is situated on the line between Camden and Laclede Counties, a portion of it lying in each. The first house in Stoutland, a frame 18x24 feet, was built by William Wair, who was the first merchant of the place, having opened his store before the town received its name and became established, which did not occur until the completion of the railroad.
Businesses included general merchandise, grocery, drugs, land agent, wagon factory, and blacksmith shop, and ae sho shop. The population was about 150 in 1889. As stated before, Stoutland encompasses both Camden and Laclede Counties, with a majority of the residential properties within Laclede County.
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City of Stoutland Profile Classification Fourth Class City Government Mayor and Board of Aldermen Total Population (2010) 203 Median Household Income (2010) 33,510 Median Owner‐Occupied Housing Value (2008‐2012) 46,200 Total Housing Units (2008‐2012) 95 Water Service District #2 Public Water Electric Service Laclede Electric Ambulance Service Lebanon Ambulance District Fire Service Lebanon Fire Department Master Plan Yes Emergency Operations Plan Covered under Laclede County Plan Building Regulations No Zoning Regulations No Subdivision Regulations No Storm Water Regulations No NFIP Participation No Floodplain Regulations No
City of Stoutland 2014 Assessed Values Personal $173,370 Residential $362,850 Local Valuations Agriculture $ 480 Commercial $162,630 Total Local Valuation $699,330
Real Estate Property $ 95,066 State Valuations Personal Property $ 47,797 Total State Assessed $142,863 Grand Total $842,193
Development Changes
The City of Stoutland and the property that falls within the Camden County limits have no expansion or development at this time, and there is no projected future development expressed by the city.
Development Trends
The City of Stoutland has not indicated any developments planned for the city. However, the mayor has expressed some interest in working with the Stoutland school district to apply for
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federal funding available through the hazard mitigation grant program (HMGP) for the construction of a FEMA 361 Safe Room.
Village of Sunrise Beach
History In the late twenties and early thirties, Sunrise Beach and surrounding communities of today were vast acres of timber and brush with a few lanes for roads. The construction of the Dam began in 1929; the Dam was finished in 1931 with water filling up in 1932. A small tent‐town was established in Lake Road 17, now 35, across the road from the home of H.A. Thickstun, father of Lovell Thickstun. The home soon became a store, restaurant and meeting place for the workmen building roads, clearing brush, and removing fire‐place masonry left standing after farm homes in the lower level of the lake had been burned down to expedite their removal. The first post office was established in the store with H.A. Thickstun as postmaster with the added duty of bringing in the mail across the lake by ferry as the bridges were not available. Lovell took over the postmaster job in 1941. The Union Electric Company donated land on Road 20, now F, for the first school. Originally, there were no busses and electricity did not arrive until 1941. About the same time Ellis Carrin, father of Dorris Lading, drove the first school bus. Doris Lading taught there in 1947. The first protestant church was originally started as Grape Arbor Church in 1913 on a farm lane and became today’s Rockdale union on Road F. The first burial was held in 1913. During the mid 40s their pastor was Mr. Zimmerman. St. Patrick’s of the Ozarks was the first Catholic Church built on Road 13‐82, now Road O in Gravois Mills. Dr. Kaiser built the first resort in the area now known as “The Three Coves” in 1933, followed soon by Cap Anderson with the one known as the “Cardinal Resort”. The first construction in today’s Sunrise Beach was a log building built in 1934‐35 where Lillie Root’s Frontier Village stands near the Red Apple Restaurant. It was used as a meeting center.
Village of Sunrise Beach Profile Classification Village Government Board of Trustees Total Population (2010) 431 Median Household Income (2010) 30,156 Median Owner‐Occupied Housing Value (2006‐2010) 56,300 Total Housing Units (2006‐2010) 663 Water Service Village of Sunrise Beach Electric Service Co‐Mo Electric Cooperative Ambulance Service Cam‐Mo Ambulance District Fire Service Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District Master Plan Yes Emergency Operations Plan No Building Regulations Yes (Administered through Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District) Zoning Regulations Yes
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Village of Sunrise Beach Profile Subdivision Regulations Yes Storm Water Regulations Yes NFIP Participation Yes Floodplain Regulations Yes
Village of Sunrise Beach 2014 Assessed Values Personal $ 2,765,770 Residential $ 4,068,690 Local Valuations Agriculture $ 164,320 Commercial $12,267,070 Total Local Valuation $19,265,850
Real Estate Property $ 810 State Utility Personal Property $ 429 Valuations Total State Assessed $ 1,239 Grand Total $19,267,089
Development Changes
The Village of Sunrise Beach made important progress with the creation of its public water system. The village also worked to expand its early warning system.
Development Trends
Commercial development is expected to continue clustering along Hwy 5, especially with the scheduled improvements near Hurricane Deck Elementary. Residential development will primarily occur near the lake.
Village of Four Seasons, Village of
History The Village of Village of Four Seasons came about from the vision of Harold Koplar, who was an early developer at the Lake of the Ozarks. He had the idea to bring a planned community to the Lake of the Ozarks that pushed the area into a new era of development. By integrating declarations and bylaws into the subdivision planning it gave greater continuity to building and investment. The 3,500 acre community of Four Seasons that Harold Koplar envisioned emerged in the year of 1965. Koplar’s idea was to bring a family tradition of entrepreneurship, hospitality, and entertainment to the Lake of the Ozarks.
The Village of Four Seasons is located on Horseshoe Bend in Camden County, Missouri. It was first a division of Four Seasons Lake Sites. Eventually, the community outgrew the governing
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Property Owners Association, and formally became the Village of Four Seasons in 1987. The Property Owners Association still remains intact and handles development, resident amenities, and community issues.
Harold Koplar’s daughter, Susan Koplar Brown served as president of the Lodge of Four Seasons from 1985 to 2004, before handing the reigns to her son Mark. Susan and Peter Brown reside in Four Seasons, Missouri and are present in the daily operations of the lodge. Today the Village of Four Seasons continues to grow and prosper as a wonderful destination for vacationers, second home owners, and full time residents.
Village of Four Seasons Profile Classification Village Government Board of Trustees Total Population (2010) 2,217 Median Household Income (2010) 54,219 Median Owner‐Occupied Housing Value (2006‐2010) 249,000 Total Housing Units (2006‐2010) 2,853 Water Service Ozark Shores Water Company, Lake Region Water and Sewer Electric Service Ameren UE Ambulance Service Lake Ozark Fire Protection District Fire Service Lake Ozark Ambulance Master Plan Yes Emergency Operations Plan No Building Regulations Yes Zoning Regulations Yes Subdivision Regulations No Storm Water Regulations No NFIP Participation Yes Floodplain Regulations No
Village of Four Seasons 2014 Assessed Values Personal $19,321,310 Residential $113,951,230 Local Valuations Agriculture $25,570 Commercial $7,387,300 Total Local Valuation $140,685,410
Real Estate Property $0 State Valuations Personal Property $0 Total State Assessed $0 Grand Total $140,685,410
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Development Changes The Village of Four Seasons is experiencing growth due to the construction of residential units, both condos and single‐family units. There has also been a churn in the community's many resorts, with resorts being redeveloped and expanded.
Development Trends Village leaders expect the community to continue to experience some development, as the community gets built out and resorts continue to be redeveloped.
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School Districts Camden County has four school districts within the planning area. All of the school districts within Camden County have elected to participate in the Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The map below shows all of the school districts represented within the plan.
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The map below reflects the 100‐year flood zones in regard to all the school districts within the planning area.
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Camdenton R‐III The Camdenton R‐III School District has nine schools within their boundaries. The district serves a student population of 4,275 students enrolled in the 2014‐2015 school year with 400 certified staff.
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Camdenton R‐III School District Building Count 25 Replacement Value – Building and Contents $135,626,053 Vehicle Count 100 Source: http://mcds.dese.mo.gov/guidedinquiry/Pages/District‐and‐School‐Information.aspx Camdenton R‐III School District Staff and Insurance Statement
Camdenton R‐III School District 2014 Assessments Personal 180,104,800 Residential 740,525,760 Agriculture 6,917,570 Commercial 181,629,770
Development Changes
The district has constructed an additional agriculture red iron building on the main campus during the last five years and also had significant additions to the Lake Career and Technical Center. This addition added nearly 22,000 square feet to the building. During the past two summers the Camdenton R‐III School District has remodeled the offices in four of our buildings to created secured entry points in the buildings. Currently, we are building a new Osage Beach Elementary School on Nichols Road in Osage Beach, Missouri and the district is renovating and expanding the Hurricane Deck School in Sunrise Beach, Missouri.
Future Development Plans
Currently, there are no future development plans that have been discussed by the Board of Education in the Camdenton R‐III School District. However, the superintendent has expressed interest in future federal funding available through the hazard mitigation grant program (HMGP) for a FEMA 361 Safe Room.
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Macks Creek R‐V The Macks Creek R‐V school district has two schools within their boundaries. The district serves a student population of 360 students enrolled in the 2014‐2015 school year with 58 teachers and faculty.
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Mack’s Creek R‐V School District Building Count 8 Replacement Value – Building and Contents 11,766,530 Vehicle Count 11 Source: http://mcds.dese.mo.gov/guidedinquiry/Pages/District‐and‐School‐Information.aspx Mack’s Creek R‐V School District Staff and Insurance Statement
Mack’s Creek School District 2014 Assessments Personal 5,637,080 Residential 20,623,080 Agriculture 1,780,890 Commercial 2,778,920
Development Changes
The Mack’s Creek R‐V School District has experienced no expansion or development during the time from the original Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan, and the current update of the 2015 plan.
Future Development Plans
The Mack’s Creek R‐V School District has several future development projects. Currently, Mack’s Creek School District is looking at a multiphase project that would create five new multipurpose rooms for the elementary school. Currently, there are buildings dating over a 100 years old that the students use. This replacement will create additional space and a more vibrant place for the students to interact and learn. Also included within the multiphase project is the development of a commons area between both the elementary and high school. This space would create an area for gathering and ultimately creating a smooth transition from one building to the other on the campus. In addition to the multiphase projects, Mack’s Creek School District has plans of developing a new ballpark that will include both a new baseball and softball field. Lastly, Mack’s Creek School District expressed interested in future federal funding available through the hazard mitigation grant program (HMGP) that allows them to apply for a FEMA 361 eSaf Room.
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Climax Springs R‐IV The Climax Springs R‐IV School District has two schools within their boundaries. The district serves a student population of 240 students enrolled in the 2014‐2015 school year with 60 teachers and faculty.
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Climax Springs R‐IV School District Building Count 9 Replacement Value – Building and Contents $10,411,620 Vehicle Count Source: http://mcds.dese.mo.gov/guidedinquiry/Pages/District‐and‐School‐Information.aspx Climax Springs R‐IV School District Staff and Insurance Statement
Climax Springs School District 2014 Assessments Personal $14,659,220 Residential $65,823,020 Agriculture $2,037,000 Commercial $4,602,140
Development Changes There have been no major developments within the Climax Springs School District. The district is unsure how the un‐incorporation of the Village of Climax Springs will impact needed road improvements near the district's facilities.
Future Development Plans Superintendent Nathan Barb has expressed concern about some structural damage present on district building. The concerns are being evaluated by a licensed architect, but the results of the evaluation are unavailable at this time. Mr. Barb would like to build a safe room, compliant with FEMA‐361 guidelines. There are also a number of sidewalks on and near school property that need replacing, and there is a need for new sidewalks. Mr. Barb has also expressed interest in taking necessary actions to move the bus maintenance facility onto school property.
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Stoutland R‐II The Stoutland R‐II has two schools within their boundaries. The district serves a student population of 240 students enrolled in the 2014‐2015 school year with 60 teachers and faculty
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Stoutland R‐II School District Building Count 5 Replacement Value – Building and Contents $13,796,781 Vehicle Count 17 Source: http://mcds.dese.mo.gov/guidedinquiry/Pages/District‐and‐School‐Information.aspx Climax Springs R‐IV School District Staff and Insurance Statement
Stoutland School District 2014 Assessments Personal 2,612,990 Residential 6,353,290 Agriculture 1,229,170 Commercial 1,570,080
Development Changes
The Stoutland R‐II School District has indicated that there are no new development changes.
Future Development Plans
The Stoutland R‐II School District has indicated that no new construction or future development is currently planned. The School district has expressed interest in applying for hazard mitigation grant program funding for a FEMA 361 Safe Room.
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Section 3: Risk Assessment
3.1 Introduction and Methodology
Risk assessment is the method of estimating loss of life, property damages, loss of essential services, and loss of critical facilities and economic disruption, which may result from a natural hazard event. A clearly defined risk assessment can lead to successful risk management and mitigation opportunities. Creating a comprehensive and accurate assessment within the planning area was the goal of the planning team. The risk assessment for Camden County consisted of the following:
Identify Hazards Analyze Hazards Evaluate Vulnerability
Identification of Hazards
[The risk assessment shall include a] description of the Requirement type…of all natural hazards than can affect the §201.6(c)(2)(i): jurisdiction.
With the participation of each jurisdiction, we asked for vital input during the planning process to ensure that we have clearly identified all potential risks. As part of this planning process each participating jurisdiction was asked to evaluate eleven natural hazards that can occur within their community. Each event is then analyzed and evaluated for both the probability of each hazard’s occurrence and the severity of damage (both physical damage and economic impact) to assess their jurisdiction’s vulnerability. With the consensus of the planning team these natural hazards have been identified as a possible risk to the planning area:
Dam Failure Drought Earthquake Extreme/Excessive Heat Land Subsidence/Sinkholes Flood Hailstorms Severe Winter Weather Tornado Thunderstorm/Wind Wildfire
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According to the Missouri State Hazard Mitigation Plan 2013 expansive soils, landslides, and rock falls are identified as a natural hazard that can occur in Missouri but the frequency and impact are limited so they are not addressed in the State Plan. The planning team agreed with the findings of the State Plan and opted to follow the lead of the State.
Camden County, Missouri is centrally located in the Midwest and is not affected by Coastal Erosion, Coastal Storms, Hurricanes or Tsunamis so these natural hazards are not addressed in the Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan. In regard to Avalanches dan Volcanoes, they also are not a threat to the planning area and not included in the assessment and or discussion.
Analysis of Hazards
[The risk assessment shall include a] description of the…location Requirement and extent of all natural hazards that can affect the jurisdiction.
§201.6(c)(2)(i): The plan shall include information on previous occurrences of hazard events and on the probability of future hazard events.
Upon the completion of the identification stage, the planning team studied and analyzed the defined natural hazards that have the potential to affect the planning area. In this section, you will find a brief synopsis of each of the identified natural hazards, and an overview of the potential impact of these hazards will have on Camden County. Historical data is included as a reference to the future probability and severity of the impact felt by Camden County in regard to these natural hazards in the past. In conjunction with each hazard, we have identified general mitigation opportunities in regard to the hazard.
Measure of Probability
The planning team has implemented a new measure of probability for this update. The new method considers the number of days, or weeks, with hazard events instead of the number of events reported. The new method also better accounts for the natural difference in expected timeframes. A drought lasts several weeks or months while a flash flood typically last a few hours to a day. The new method relies on the storm narrative found in the NCDC database to determine the appropriate timescale for each hazard. For ‘Heat’ events, the NCDC database describes events based on the number of weeks occurring instead of days. This new method was created to better capture the essence of the data contained in the NCDC database. By focusing on the number of days with hazardous events instead of the number of hazardous events, the new method is not skewed by individual hazard events being reported across multiple communities.
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Probability, the frequency of occurrence, within your community HIGH: more than 2 days, or weeks, with hazardous events each year MODERATE: 1 to 2 days, or weeks, with hazardous events each year LOW: less than 1 day, or week, with hazardous events each year
Measure of Severity
The planning team also chose to modify the measure of severity used in this analysis. Since the planning team was made up of a diverse range of individuals, it was decided to judge severity primarily based on the monetary impacts of each hazard. The group felt it was too subjective to abstractly weigh potential recovery times, environmental effects, deaths, and other potential considerations. The dollar value of impacts was a concrete measure on which all could agree. The planning team chose to divide total damages by the number of years in the analysis. The team also set the dollar value of each category at a level appropriate for damages occurring on a county‐wide basis.
Severity, the magnitude of impact, and/or geographic extent within your community HIGH: greater than $400,000 in average annual damages MODERATE: $100,000 to $400,000 in average annual damages LOW: less than $100,000 in average annual damages
Evaluation of Vulnerability
[The risk assessment shall include a] description of the jurisdiction's vulnerability to the hazards described in Requirement paragraph (c)(2)(i) of this section. This description shall §201.6(c)(2)(ii): include an overall summary of each hazard and its impact on the community.
For multi‐jurisdictional plans, the risk assessment must Requirement assess each jurisdiction's risks where they vary from the §201.6(c)(2)(iii): risks facing the entire planning area.
Understanding how each community is susceptible to a natural hazard in both the likelihood that an event will occur (probability) and the lasting effects of an event (severity), was the underlying basis for the vulnerability rating. When developing the vulnerability rating, the planning team considered the geographic location within the planning area, the historical data, and the measures of probability and severity for each hazard in regard to each jurisdiction. The planning team generally assigned a vulnerability rating based on the highest rating assigned to either the probability or severity.
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Camden County Hazard Vulnerability Analysis Severity = total Impacted Probability = # event costs/ total Vulnerability area days/ # of years years ranking Data limits, no value county wide N/A L Dam Failure recorded 12.5 months in 16 yr $4,993,000 in period= 16years = county wide H Drought 3 weeks of drought a $312,063 year yr. (0.78) a yr Data limits, no value county wide N/A L Earthquake recorded 21 weeks in 16 yrs = Extreme no cost values county wide 1+ week of extreme M were recorded Heat heat year (1.31) $3,900,000 in 16 55 days in 16 yr= Flood/Flash years = county wide 3 days of flooding a H $243,750 Flood year (3.44) a yr Land data limits, Data limits, no value county wide no value L Subsidence/ recorded Sinkholes recorded 27 days in 16 yrs= $120,200,000 in Severe Winter 2 days of active county wide 16 years = H severe winter Weather $7,500,000 a yr weather a year (1.69) 3 days of outbreaks in 16 yrs= $6,020,000 in 16 Tornado county wide 1 day of tornado years = H outbreak every 5 $376,250 a yr years (0.19) 910,000 in 16 2,514 fires in 16 yr= county wide years = $56,875 H Wildfire 157 wildfires a yr 68 days in 16 yr= $332,000 in 16 Hailstorm county wide 4 days of hail a year years = $20,750 H (4.25) a yr 68 days in 16 yrs= $1,077,000 in 16 Thunderstorm 4 days of county wide years = $67,313 H thunderstorm winds a Wind a yr year (4.25) Vulnerability Ranking Key High ranking = > 2 days(weeks) per year, or > $300,000/year Severity Moderate ranking = 1‐2 days(weeks) per year, or $100,000 ‐ $300,000/year Severity Low ranking = < 1 day(weeks) per year, or < $100,000/year Severity
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Comparison to Previous Mitigation Plan
A comparison of the vulnerabilities measures contained in the 2010 Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan verses the updated 2015 plan reveals many similarities. The new probability and severity ratings are more intuitive and are consistent with the planning team’s assessment of vulnerability.
The original Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2010 reviewed all the data in regard to probability by identifying contributing factors (developed land, undeveloped), costs, and overall risk. From there, risk was calculated by averaging probability with severity. Both probability and severity were drawn from historical occurrences and rated Low, Medium or High. The 2015 planning team reviewed all the data in regard to the probability by taking the total number of events divided by the total number of years creating a percentage of probability.
Taking a slightly different approach by looking at a smaller window of time with data that was more consistent yielded almost the same ranking as if we has used the original method of the 2010 version. Below the chart reflects the data used in the ranking of each hazard.
The planning team relied heavily on the data collected and the analysis of that data for the vulnerability ranking. The chart below reflects that data used in the ranking of each hazard over a 16 year period.
Natural Hazard Vulnerability Comparison Original Camden County Updated Camden County Natural Hazard Event Plan 2010 Plan 2015 Tornado H H Thunderstorm Wind H H Hailstorm H H Flood H H Severe Winter Weather M H Extreme Heat M M Drought M H Wildfire L H Dam Failure L L Earthquake L L Land Subsidence/Sinkholes M L Key: H = High Vulnerability, M = Moderate Vulnerability, L = Low Vulnerability, NA = Not Applicable Source: Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan – 2010/2015,
The planning team felt that the layout of the overall plan would be more effective if the natural hazards were arranged in the order of the highest vulnerability to the lowest vulnerability. This format will continue throughout the rest of the plan.
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Following the summary section of each natural hazard, there will be the final measure of probability and severity emphasized. It will also define the areas within the overall planning area that are affected, known and the vulnerable areas and the vulnerability rating will also be reiterated.
Impact of Hazards
The plan should describe vulnerability in terms of the types and Requirement numbers of existing and future buildings, infrastructure, and §201.6(c)(2)(ii) (A): critical facilities located in the identified hazard area….
[The plan should describe vulnerability in terms of an] estimate Requirement of the potential dollar losses to vulnerable structures identified
§201.6(c)(2)(ii) (B): in paragraph (c)(2)(11)(A) of this section and a description of the methodology used to prepare the estimate…
[The plan should describe vulnerability in terms of] providing a Requirement general description of land uses and development trends within
§201.6(c)(2)(ii) (C): the community so that mitigation options can be considered in future land use decisions.
A natural hazard event has the potential to cause loss of life, property damages, loss of essential services, loss of critical facilities and economic disruption. To help understand the full impact of a natural hazard event it is necessary to identify the assets that could be affected within the planning area. Knowing the value of those assets will help each jurisdiction comprehend the economic impact that a natural hazard event may cost each jurisdiction. Assets can include but are not limited to buildings, equipment, infrastructure, and furnishings. A complete list of assets for each jurisdiction is located in Section 2.10, including estimated replacement cost of these assets.
3.2 Hazard Summary and Susceptibility
Tornado, Thunderstorm Wind, and Hailstorm
Currently, all three hazards are profiled together in the Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2010. There has been much discussion among the planning team as to the importance of identifying and evaluating each of these natural hazards separately in order to address mitigation opportunities and to focus on workable strategies. The planning team elected to group them together as they appeared in the original plan, but they will be defined separately within this selection.
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Tornado
Tornadoes are cyclical windstorms or violently rotating columns of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground. Tornadoes occur in many parts of the world but are most frequently found in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains during the spring and summer months. The most violent tornadoes are capable of tremendous destruction with wind speeds of 250 mph or more. Damage paths can be in excess of one mile wide and 50 miles long.
The original Fuijita Scale (Scale F) was developed by D. Theodore Fuijita to measure the severity of windstorms with each number representing the intensity and severity of the storm. In 2007, the United States introduced the enhanced F Scale (EF Scale) which measures a three‐second wind gust and has a more detailed system by which they measure the damage. The charts below demonstrated the original F Scale and the new EF Scale for comparison.
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Source: http://www.spc.noaa.gov/faq/tornado/f‐scale.html
Since Missouri lies in the heart of the nation's "tornado alley," residents are particularly vulnerable to tornadoes. 70% of Missouri's tornadoes occur during the months of March, April, May, and June, but a tornado can occur any time of the year.
Description of Events
As stated, Camden County lies at the eastern edge of tornado alley. Between the years 1999 to 2014 there has been 8 tornadoes within Camden County from F0 to F3 in strength. The strongest tornado, an F3, passed across the town of Decaturville on May 4, 2003. Along its track it killed 4 people injured 27 and caused 6 million dollars in damage. Below is the data collected from 1999 to 2014.
Property Crop
Location Date Damage Damage Magnitude Deaths Injuries DECATURVILLE 05/04/2003 F3 4 27 5.000M 1.000M CAMDENTON 05/04/2003 F0 0 0 0.00K 0.00K CLIMAX SPGS 05/06/2003 F0 0 0 0.00K 0.00K BARNUMTON 05/06/2003 F0 0 0 0.00K 0.00K SUNRISE BEACH 05/06/2003 F0 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
SUNRISE BEACH 05/06/2003 F0 0 0 0.00K 0.00K MONTREAL 05/06/2003 F1 0 0 10.00K 0.00K BARNUMTON 06/03/2008 EF1 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Totals: 4 27 5.020M 1.000M Source: http://www.crh.noaa.gov
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In order to better understand the probability of tornadoes in Camden County, it is useful to analyze the number tornado outbreaks, not just the raw number of tornadoes. The county’s 8 reported tornadoes occurred on three separate days of outbreak within the 16‐years of analysis. Employing the probability measure described previously, the county can expect to experience one day of tornado outbreak every five years. Tornadoes represent a low probability hazard, although a review of past damages reveal substantial damages associated with these infrequent events.
The tornado outbreak of May 4, 2003 was one of the worst that southwest Missouri has had since the late 1800s. Fourteen tornadoes touched down across the Ozarks during the evening of May 4th one of which was an F3 that struck Camden County. This F3 is the latest killer tornado to strike in Camden County.
Disaster Declarations
Camden County has experienced 3 Presidential Disaster Declaration for tornadoes since 1999. Below is a listing of disaster declarations dating back to the point individual county stopped being identified in the declarations:
DR‐ 1847: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, May 8‐16, 2009 DR‐1463: Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding, May 4‐30, 2003 DR‐ 1412: Severe Storms and Tornadoes, April 24‐ June 10, 2002 DR‐1054: Severe Storms, Tornados, Hail, Flooding, May 13‐June 23, 1995 DR‐372: Heavy Rains, Tornadoes, Flooding, April 19, 1973
Tornado losses between 1950 and July 31, 2012
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Loss
County Change Exposure tornadoes
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Vulnerability Ratio
Change % Loss
of Occurrence
Likelihood # Housing Loss Total Probability Annualize Housing Total Population Pop. Camden 22 35.77% 2 $7,957,433,000 $213,158 0.003% 1 18.8% 2 20.84% 2 High
Source: http://sema.dps.mo.gov/docs/programs/Logistics,%20Resources,%20Mitigation%20&%20Floodplain/m itigation/MO_Hazard_Mitigation_Plan_2013.pdf
Planning Area Impacted: In this section, we discussed tornadoes a natural hazard that has the potential to damage areas with higher‐density communities but ultimately can affect the entire planning area within Camden County. The potential adverse impacts of all of these natural hazards are hard to predict and often times there is little that can be done to protect against
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structural and property damages, but protecting the residents of Camden County through early‐ warning systems and public information has been the focus of our mitigation strategies.
Measure of Probability: Low
Measure of Severity: High
Measure of Vulnerability: High
Potential Impact on Existing Structures: Camden County can expect tornadoes to damage structures throughout the entire planning area. With data from 1999‐2014, it reflects a total cost of damages to be $5 million with just 8 incidents according to the property damage estimated by NOAA. If we review the data from 1950‐2012 from the Missouri State Hazard Mitigation Plan, it shows a total exposure of $7,136,339,000 and historical data reflecting an annualized loss at $213,158.
Mitigation: Early‐warning systems and public information increase the safety and lessen the loss of life in the event of a tornado. Increased public awareness and education in conjunction with the early‐warning systems have helped mitigate disasters from tornadoes.
Vulnerability to Tornados can also be reduced with changes to building codes and regulations. Simple items like hurricane ties can have a large impact on the amount of damage a structure receives.
Tornado safe rooms have become a priority for many of our local school districts in the wake of the Joplin, Missouri tornadoes. While many of these projects are still in the design phase, both FEMA and SEMA have been instrumental in the funding of these projects. All the school districts have expressed an interest in building safety‐related infrastructure, including safe rooms. All the communities have expressed interest in upgrading or installing additional early‐ warning equipment to cover more of the planning area.
The Springfield Office of the National Weather Service covers our planning area and has established an early‐warning system to help the public prepare for pending severe weather. Refer to Section 2.9 in reference to the early‐warning systems currently in place, shelters available, and the public notifications that are used within the planning area.
Thunderstorms/Windstorms
Strong damaging winds often accompany a thunderstorm, producing straight‐line winds that are often confused with a tornado event. These straight‐line winds can reach up to 100 mph, causing extreme damage in its path. Other types of strong winds include downburst, macrobursts and microburst as well as derechos.
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According to the Natural Hazard Risk Assessment Information for Camden County, thunderstorms in the Ozark Region occur between 50 to 70 days per year mostly within the month of June. Thunderstorms can generate strong winds, lightning strikes and produce hail. The planning area experiences thunderstorms from April through September. All thunderstorms need three conditions in which to produce a thunderstorm: moisture, instability, and lift. There are four defined types of thunderstorms: Ordinary Cell, Multi‐cell Cluster, Multi‐cell Line (Squall Line) and Supercell Thunderstorms. The Supercell Thunderstorms is the number one contributing source of tornadoes, hail, extreme winds, and flash flooding.
Downbursts Downdrafts are generated when rain‐cooled, more dense air sinks inside a thunderstorm. Also some of the strong winds aloft are carried down with the downdraft by a process called "momentum transfer". As precipitation begins to fall, it drags some of the air with it. This "precipitation drag" initiates a downdraft. The downdraft is intensified by evaporative cooling as drier air from the edges of the storm mix with the moist air within the storm.
These processes lead to a rapid downward rush of air. As the air impacts the ground it is forced to spread out laterally causing the gusty winds associated with thunderstorms. Occasionally, thunderstorms will produce intense downdrafts that create damage as the wind spread out along the ground Macrobursts and Microbursts Downbursts are divided into two categories; macrobursts and microbursts. A macroburst is more than 2½ miles (4 km) in diameter and can produce winds as high as 135 mph (215 kph). Microbursts are smaller and produce winds as high as 170 mph (270 kph).
In wet, humid environments, macrobursts and microbursts will be accompanied by intense rainfall at the ground. If the storm forms in a relatively dry environment, however, the rain may evaporate before it reaches the ground and these downbursts will be without precipitation, known as dry microbursts. Derechos A derecho is a widespread and long lived windstorm that is associated with a band of rapidly moving showers or thunderstorms. The word "derecho" is of Spanish origin, and means straight ahead. A derecho is made up of a "family of downburst clusters" and by definition must be at least0 24 miles in length.
Derechos are associated with a band of showers or thunderstorms that are often "curved" in shape. These bowed out storms are called "bow echoes". A derecho can be associated with a single bow echo or multiple bow echoes. The bow echoes may vary in scale and may die out and redevelope during th course of derecho evolution.
Winds in derecho can exceed 100 mph. For example, a derecho in northern Wisconsin on July 4, 1977 produced winds of 115 mph. The winds associated with derechos are not constant and may vary considerably along the derecho path. Sources: http://www.crh.noaa.gov/sgf/scripts/localdata.php?loc=appdshwo&data=tstormwind_safety.htm& format=noci&type=htm
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Description of Events
Camden County has experienced 99 incidents of severe thunderstorm wind since 1999. These natural hazard events have impacted each jurisdiction within our planning area and in several; incidents impacted the entire planning area. The table below contains the 31 thunderstorm wind events that have resulted in property or crop damages. The most damaging Thunderstorm wind event occurred on August 7, 2000. According to the NCDC database, a microburst type system caused extensive damage near the 50‐mile marker on Coffman Bend, with winds near 80 mph. This microburst damaged or destroyed more than 20 docks and twisted many dock walkways. One home was also damaged. Winds also turned several boats upside down and tossed some up on the shoreline. As recorded in the NCDC database, damage done to each dock averaged $15,000 in damage, new boats received about $25,000 in average damages and older boats received $10,000 in damages. The house received $75,000 in damages.
Damaging Thunderstorm Wind Events (1999‐2014) Wind Property Crop Community Date Time Speed Deaths Injuries Damage Damage DECATURVILLE 06/01/1999 15:15 0 0 5.00K 0.00K OSAGE BEACH 06/27/1999 23:10 0 0 10.00K 0.00K HUGO 03/26/2000 15:00 0 0 5.00K 0.00K CAMDENTON 04/20/2000 02:05 0 0 10.00K 0.00K SUNRISE 05/08/2000 23:30 0 0 3.00K 0.00K BEACH CLIMAX SPGS 08/07/2000 02:50 0 0 520.00K 0.00K HURRICANE 09/11/2000 22:10 0 0 10.00K 0.00K DECK WET GLAIZE 02/09/2001 06:00 0 0 40.00K 0.00K DECATURVILLE 04/09/2001 19:49 0 0 5.00K 0.00K SUNRISE 06/01/2001 19:30 52 kts. E 0 0 5.00K 0.00K BEACH LAKE OZARKS 07/12/2001 04:00 58 kts. E 0 0 15.00K 0.00K WEST COUNTYWIDE 08/29/2001 15:55 52 kts. E 0 0 15.00K 0.00K OSAGE BEACH 03/09/2002 02:18 65 kts. E 0 0 5.00K 0.00K COUNTYWIDE 05/07/2002 01:05 55 kts. E 0 0 10.00K 0.00K BARNUMTON 05/30/2004 12:30 50 kts. EG 0 0 2.00K 0.00K CAMDENTON 07/23/2005 16:15 70 kts. EG 0 0 10.00K 0.00K OSAGE BEACH 03/30/2006 22:54 60 kts. EG 0 1 10.00K 0.00K MACKS CREEK 08/06/2006 16:15 50 kts. EG 0 0 5.00K 0.00K HURRICANE 06/03/2008 23:45 65 kts. EG 0 0 75.00K 0.00K DECK
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Damaging Thunderstorm Wind Events (1999‐2014) Wind Property Crop Community Date Time Speed Deaths Injuries Damage Damage PURVIS 06/15/2008 14:30 60 kts. EG 0 0 25.00K 0.00K BEACH 07/08/2008 16:20 75 kts. EG 0 0 50.00K 0.00K CLIMAX SPGS 03/08/2009 07:45 60 kts. EG 0 0 20.00K 0.00K CAMDENTON 06/10/2009 18:25 52 kts. EG 0 0 10.00K 0.00K SUNRISE 10/26/2010 00:25 52 kts. EG 0 0 1.00K 0.00K BEACH HURRICANE 05/31/2011 06:10 60 kts. EG 0 0 5.00K 0.00K DECK LINN CREEK 08/04/2011 05:06 52 kts. EG 0 0 1.00K 0.00K OSAGE BEACH 08/20/2011 04:25 52 kts. EG 0 0 1.00K 0.00K WET GLAIZE 07/07/2012 12:50 52 kts. EG 0 0 3.00K 0.00K STOUTLAND 07/29/2012 17:20 52 kts. EG 0 0 100.00K 0.00K CAMDEN CO. 09/01/2013 08:30 61 kts. EG 0 0 100.00K 0.00K SUNRISE 07/07/2014 23:20 52 kts. EG 0 0 1.00K 0.00K BEACH Totals: 0 1 1.077M 0.00K Source: NOAA NCDC
In order to better understand the probability of thunderstorm winds in Camden County, it is useful to analyze the number thunderstorm wind outbreaks, not just the raw number of thunderstorm wind events. Data reflects 109 thunderstorms/windstorms occurring on 68 different days within a 16‐year period of time. The county can expect approximately 4 days with thunderstorm winds in the average year.
Disaster Declarations
Camden County has experienced one Presidential/ Major Disaster Declarations for a Thunderstorm/Windstorm related event. Severe storms, winds, and flooding affected counties across central and southwestern Missouri between August 2 and 14, 2013. The event was declared a major disaster on September 6, 2013.
Planning Area Impacted: There are a total of 99 thunderstorm/windstorm incidents that have occurred since the year 1999, with 89 occurring in identifiable communities, as reflected in the table on the next page. The areas near the communities of the Village of Climax Springs and Macks Creek each received 13% of thunderstorm wind events, as identified in NOAA NCDC data. The areas near the communities of City of Camdenton, City of Osage Beach, and Village of Sunrise Beach each received approximately 11% of thunderstorm wind events.
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Thunderstorm Wind Events, By Community Identifiable Community Number of Events Barnumton 1 Camdenton 10 Climax Springs 13 Decaturville 2 Freedom 4 Hugo 1 Hurricane Deck 5 Lake Ozark West 1 Linn Creek 4 Macks Creek 13 Montreal 4 Neongwah 1 Osage Beach 10 Osage Iron Works 2 Purvis 1 Roach 1 Stoutland 2 Sunrise Beach 11 Wet Glaize 3 Source: NOAA NCDC
With a wide distribution of thunderstorm wind events, it was the consensus among the planning team that thunderstorms/windstorms have an impact on the county as a whole. Based off of our data collected, thunderstorms/windstorms have and will continue to be a major impact on the entire area of Camden County.
Measure of Probability: Medium
Measure of Severity: Low
Measure of Vulnerability: Medium
Potential Impact on Existing Structures: Camden County can expect thunderstorms/ windstorms to damage structures throughout the entire planning area. An estimated $1,077,000 in wind related damages have occurred in Camden County over that last 16 years. A microburst system occurring on August 8, 2000 destroyed more than 20 docks and damaged a number of walkways. The system also damaged 1 house and 8 boats. This event resulted $520,000 in damages, over 48% of the total thunderstorm wind damages occurring in Camden County from 1999‐2014. More common damages included damage to roofs, pole barns, and trees.
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Mitigation: Early‐warning systems and public information increase the safety and lessen the loss of life in the event of severe thunderstorms/windstorms. Increased public awareness and education in conjunction with the early‐warning systems have helped mitigate disasters from these severe weather threats.
The Springfield Office of the National Weather Service covers our planning area and has established an early‐warning system to help the public prepare for pending severe weather. Refer to Section 2.9 in reference to the early‐warning systems currently in place, shelters available, and the public notifications that are used within the planning area.
Hailstorms
Hail is a frozen precipitation created by thunderstorms that contain large amounts of moisture, strong upward winds, and freezing temperatures. The moisture freezes in irregular sizes and shapes. Within the planning area, recorded hail sizes ranges from 0.75 inches to 4.25 inches. Falling hailstones can cause damage to: Homes (Roofs, Siding, Glass Windows and Doors) Automobiles Airplanes Crop Damage Livestock Humans
Description of Events
Camden County has experienced some 135 incidents of severe hailstorms since 1999. These hail events have affected each jurisdiction within our planning area and in several incidents affected the entire planning area. The table below shows the four recorded hail events resulting in damages. The damaging hail events occurred in mid and late May 2011. The most damaging event occurred near Sunrise Beach when softball sized hail damaged roofs and car windows, totaling $300,000.
Hailstorm Events with Property or Crop Damage, 1999‐2014
Property Location Date Deaths Injuries Damage Crop Damage SUNRISE BEACH 05/12/2011 0 0 12.00K 0.00K SUNRISE BEACH 05/12/2011 0 0 300.00K 0.00K CLIMAX SPRINGS 05/25/2011 0 0 10.00K 0.00K CLIMAX SPRINGS 05/25/2011 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Totals: 0 0 332.00K 0.00K
Source: NOAA NCDC
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In order to better understand the probability of hail in Camden County, it is useful to analyze the number of hail outbreaks, not just the raw number of hail events. The NOAA NCDC data reflects the 135 hail events occurred on 68 different days. Over the 16 years of this analysis, Camden County can expect 4 days containing hail each year.
Of the 135 hail storm events, 133 have been recorded with a corresponding location. These events are recorded below. Areas near Camdenton received 21% of hail events, with areas near Macks Creek and Osage Beach receiving 13% and 11%, respectively. Hail stones of up to 4.25in were reported during this event. With hail events impacting 20 communities throughout Camden County, it was the consensus of the planning team that hailstorms have an overall impact on the county as a whole. Based off of our data collected, hailstorms have and will continue to impact the entire area of Camden County.
Hail Events, By Community Identifiable Community Number Barnumton 2 Beach 2 Branch 4 Camdenton 28 Climax Springs 11 Decaterville 4 Green Bay Terrace 2 Ha Ha Tonka 1 Hurricane Deck 3 Lake Ozark East 3 Lake Ozark West 4 Linn Creek 6 Macks Creek 18 Montreal 8 Osage Beach 15 Osage Iron Works 1 Pleasant Grove 1 Roach 2 Stoutland 1 Sunrise Beach 13 Wet Glaize 4 Source: NOAA NCDC
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Planning Area Impacted: Hail storm events can cause damage throughout the entire county. Hail events impacted 20 different communities in Camden County, indicating the county as a whole is at risk. The planning team felt that the county a whole would be impacted by any potential hailstorms.
Measure of Probability: High
Measure of Severity: High
Measure of Vulnerability: High
Potential Impact on Existing Structures: Hail has the potential to damage any type of automotive, commercial, residential, and agricultural property within Camden County. The hail events on May 12, 2011 damaged roofs, windows, and other parts of homes and businesses. Hail can be unpredictable and can cover large areas, which is why it is considered a countywide hazard.
Mitigation: There are limited mitigation activities effective against Hailstorms. There is little that can be done to change how people react to the threat of hail. There is also little a community can do to prevent hail damage to roofs. However, early‐warning systems and public information can increase safety and reduce property damage in the event of Hailstorms. Early warning may encourage some individuals to move vehicles indoors.
The Springfield Office of the National Weather Service covers our planning area and has established an early‐warning system to help the public prepare for pending severe weather. Refer to Section 2.9 in reference to the early‐warning systems currently in place, shelters available, and the public notifications that are used within the planning area.
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Flood (Riverine and Flash)
Flooding is a common occurrence in Camden County. During the previous decade, one injury and no deaths have been attributed to flooding in Camden County. The county contains numerous low water crossings.
Typically, flooding in the county is caused by heavy rainfall associated with high rain producing thunderstorms, which move very slowly. In towns, rainfall of one or two inches will cause streets and ditches to flood and make some low‐water crossings impassible. When rainfall rates reach three to four inches, major flooding can occur, and amounts over four inches creates significant flooding that affects most of the county.
There are several types of flooding that are prevalent in Camden County, defining them helps us understand the impact that each can have on the planning area.
Flood For NFIP purposes, a partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas from: Overland flow of a lake, river, stream, creek, slough, or ditch. The unusual and rapid accumulation of rainfall runoff or snowmelt. Mudflows or the collapse of shoreline land. Riverine Flooding that occurs along a river, stream, or other non‐coastal Flood watercourses. Flash Flood A flood in hilly areas that arrives at a location very quickly (minutes instead of hours) after a heavy rain. This can also occur in urban areas where pavement and drainage improvements speed rainfall runoff to a stream Source: http://www.bchelpline.com/BCAToolkit/glossary.html
A Note on Lake Flooding
Lake of the Ozarks is distinctive in the fact that it is one of the largest man‐made lakes. Camden, Miller and Morgan Counties all have shoreline along Lake of the Ozarks. The lake surface elevation is regulated by Osage (Bagnell) Dam, with normal elevation at 660 above sea level there is a relatively stable surface elevation for the lake region. Flooding along the shoreline in minimal as the Dam regulates the flow of water and Ameren Missouri draws down the lake water level several times during the year when flooding could be an issue, thus avoiding the potential of flooding on the shorelines around the lake. Additionally, the release of new FIRMS in 2011 created political controversy in the County, as many properties around the lake were placed within the floodplain without regard to actual property elevation. Deeper analysis will have to wait until the mapping issues are resolved.
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Description of Riverine Flooding Events
There are many rivers and streams in Camden County that experience flooding. Flooding along these waterways is made worse by the large number of low water crossings. There have been 18 riverine flood events recorded in Camden County during the years 1999‐2014. Of those 18 events, three have resulted in a total of $2.3 million in property damages, as seen in the table below. The costliest event occurred on August 9, 2013. A stalled storm system impacted the region resulting in damaged low water crossings, flooded homes and vehicles, and high water rescues and $2 million in total damages.
Floods from 1999‐2014 Property Crop
Location Date Time Deaths Injuries Damage Damage CAMDEN (ZONE) 05/31/2001 00:30 0 0 0.00K 0.00K CAMDEN (ZONE) 04/19/2002 23:00 0 0 0.00K 0.00K CAMDEN (ZONE) 05/08/2002 00:00 0 0 200.00K 0.00K CAMDEN (ZONE) 05/12/2002 19:00 0 0 0.00K 0.00K CAMDEN (ZONE) 01/04/2005 22:10 0 0 0.00K 0.00K CAMDEN (ZONE) 01/05/2005 12:15 0 0 0.00K 0.00K CAMDEN (ZONE) 01/12/2005 22:55 0 0 0.00K 0.00K WET GLAIZE 03/03/2008 08:45 0 0 0.00K 0.00K CLIMAX SPGS 03/19/2008 06:00 0 0 0.00K 0.00K STOUTLAND 09/04/2008 04:00 0 0 0.00K 0.00K STOUTLAND 03/25/2010 09:00 0 0 0.00K 0.00K STOUTLAND 05/20/2010 10:00 0 0 0.00K 0.00K WET GLAIZE 05/20/2010 10:00 0 0 0.00K 0.00K STOUTLAND 02/24/2011 20:00 0 0 0.00K 0.00K STOUTLAND 03/14/2011 08:13 0 0 0.00K 0.00K FREEDOM 04/25/2011 15:20 0 0 100.00K 0.00K WHITE CITY 04/11/2013 08:28 0 0 0.00K 0.00K LINN CREEK 08/09/2013 12:05 0 0 2.000M 0.00K Totals: 0 0 2.300M 0.00K Sources: NOAA NCDC
Flooding in Camden County can happen throughout the year, but over the 16 years events have only occurred in 7 of the 12 months, as seen below. May and March have experienced the greatest number of flooding events, 5 and 4 events respectively.
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Floods, by Month, 1999‐2014 Month Number January 3 February 1 March 4 April 3 May 5 June 0 July 0 August 1 September 1 October 0 November 0 December 0
The following list contains specific roads and intersections that have experienced riverine flooding. This list is not exhaustive, but contains roads recorded in the NOAA database.
Major Routes Hwy. H along Murphy Creek, northeast of Stoutland Hwy. BB, near Montreal Minor Routes Franklin Road, near Hwy. A Garrison Road, near Hwy. A Tunnel Dam Road, along Niangua River Lake Road, 2 miles south of Camdenton
Description of Flash Flood Events
There are a total of 48 flash floods that have occurred since the year 1999. There have been three flash floods that have resulted in major damages and one event resulting in a death, shown in the table below. The costliest event occurred on March 18‐19, 2008. According to the NOAA record, four to six inches of rain resulted in extensive road and bridge damage throughout the county. On the morning of May 5, 1999, a 29 year old woman attempted to cross a flooded low water crossing on Dry Glaize Creek near Montreal. The floodwater swept her car off the road, and she was killed.
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Damaging Flash Floods, 1999‐2014 Property Crop
Location Date Time Deaths Injuries Damage Damage COUNTYWIDE 05/04/1999 15:00 1 0 0.00K 0.00K EAST 04/19/2002 16:45 0 0 300.00K 0.00K PORTION MACKS 03/18/2008 00:00 0 0 1.000M 0.00K CREEK CAMDENTON 06/15/2009 07:00 0 0 300.00K 0.00K Totals: 1 0 1.600M 0.00K
The table below reveals that flash floods are common throughout the year in Camden County. The months of May, June, and August have historically experienced the most flash floods, while no flash floods have been recorded in December.
Flash Floods, by Month, 1999‐2014 Month Number January 3 February 4 March 1 April 6 May 10 June 8 July 1 August 8 September 2 October 5 November 2 December 0
The following list contains specific roads and intersections that have experienced flash flooding. This list is not exhaustive, but contains identifiable roads recorded in the NOAA database.
Major Routes Hwy. A near Stoutland Hwy. A near Thousand Acres Rd. Hwy. BB south of Hwy. 7 and Montreal Hwy. H west of Hwy. T at Rock Hollow Creek Hwy. H at Red Robin Rd. Hwy. H near Baranowski Drive
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Hwy. U near Macks Creek Hwy. Z east of Climax Springs Hwy. 7 near Climax Springs Hwy. 7 southeast of Barnumton Hwy. 7 near Shepherd Rd.
Minor Roads Roads within Climax Springs Roads witinh Stoutland County Road 592 at Possum Hollow Normack Estates Road Lake Road, 2 miles south of Camdenton Carroll Cave Road Red Bird Range, between Macks Creek and Climax Springs County Road 537 near Sunrise Beach County Road 541 near Sunrise Beach Ball Park Road in Camdenton Upper Prairie Road near Macks Creek Cable Ridge Road near Rainey Creek
Disaster Declarations
Camden County has experienced several Presidential Disaster Declarations for flooding. Since 2003, there have been five presidential declared major disasters for flooding. Below is a list of declarations since individual counties started to be identified in the declarations.
DR‐4144:Severe Storms, Straight‐line winds, and Flooding August 2‐14, 2013 DR‐ 1847: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, May 8‐16, 2009 DR‐1749: Severe Storms and Flooding, March 17‐ May 9, 2008 DR‐1676: Severe Winter Storms and Flooding, January 12‐22, 2007 DR‐1463: Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding, May 4‐30, 2003 DR‐ 1054: Severe Storms, Tornados, Hail, Flooding, May 13‐June 23, 1995 DR‐995: Flooding, Severe Storm, June 10‐October 25, 1993 DR‐372: Heavy Rains, Tornadoes, Flooding, April 19, 1973
Probability Considerations
In order to better understand the probability of floods in Camden County, it is useful to analyze the outbreaks of flooding, not just the raw number of flooding events. The historical records of riverine and flash flooding have been combined. It was important to combine the records to account for any possible overlap in riverine and flash flood event days. There were a total 55 days with some type of flooding during the 16 years of this analysis. Camden County can expect three days of flooding each year.
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Planning Area Impacted: The data provided for flooding shows that all jurisdictions within Camden County are at risk and would be affected. A total of 66 floods and flash floods have occurred between the years 2000‐2014. Flooding affects each jurisdiction differently, depending on the topography of the area and the amount of infrastructure in place. The extensive use of low water crossings throughout the rural portions of the county has resulted in a concentration of flood impacts along the rural rivers and streams. The list of impacted roads, found in the previous section, includes roads in all parts of the county.
Because the entire county is impacted by flooding, it is useful to understand the numbers of people at risk from this hazard. It is estimated in the 2013 Missouri State Hazard Mitigation Plan a 100‐year flood impacting the entire county would result in 938 households being displaced. With an average household size of 2.27, this equates to 2,129 people, or just fewer than 5% of the county's population, being displaced. The software used to make this calculation also suggests just over 600 individuals will require public sheltering during a county‐wide 100‐year flood.
Estimated Displaced Households and Shelter needs for Camden County Displaced Households Displaced Population Requiring Shelter 938 607 Source: Missouri State Hazard Mitigation Plan‐ 2013, page 3.368
Another important way to identify areas that might be impacted by flooding is to review the mapped flood plains. FEMA produces official floodplain maps that indicate areas that have a 1% chance of flooding during any given year. These maps are used as the basis of floodplain regulations and determination of flood insurance rates.
The following pages contain floodplain data taken from FEMA data sources. While not official floodplain maps, these maps highlight areas in Camden County that are exposed to flooding hazards.
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The map below shows the flood plains for Camden County. The map reveals an extensive network of rivers and streams that flow through the county's many valleys. The confluence of several large rivers made it feasible to create a large impoundment, leading to the economic development of the Lake region.
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The City of Camdenton is only impacted by mapped flood plains on its extreme southern edge and its western edge. The developed portions of the city are free from riverine flood risk. However, portions of the city are vulnerable to flash flooding due to poor street drainage.
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The flood plain of the Village of Four Seasons is shown below. The village is surrounded on three sides by the Lake of the Ozarks. Structures along the shoreline are at‐risk for flooding. However, shoreline flooding is an issue that has not been addressed by this plan. Additionally, the village's hilly terrain provides many opportunities for flash flooding.
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The City of Lake Ozark is impacted by shoreline flooding and riverine flooding below Bagnell Dam. There is limited permanent development below Bagnell Dam, but there are a number of recreational parks. The city may is also vulnerable to flash flooding in areas outside of the mapped flood plains due to poor street drainage.
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The City of Linn Creek is impacted by flood plains throughout its boundaries. Linn Creek, the city's namesake, presents a large flood risk to the city. Recent acquisitions of residential properties along Linn Creek have reduced the city's vulnerability to this regularly occurring risk.
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The City of Osage Beach is primarily vulnerable to shore‐line flooding, though there are a number of smaller creeks that do experience flash flooding. The city is divided by the Lake of the Ozarks, resulting in an even greater amount of land near water and susceptible to flash flooding.
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The City of Richland is primarily vulnerable to flashing flooding hazards. The city has no mapped flood plains within its boundaries. There are two creek branches that begin in the city that can flood and impact development.
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The City of Stoutland has limited flood vulnerabilities. The city is located along a ridgeline, so there are no creeks or streams that flow through the city. There are a couple of streams that begin in the city, but all flow away from the city's developed core. However, poor drainage within the city does lead to street flooding.
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The Village of Sunrise Beach is vulnerable to flash flooding risks. The village's close proximity to the Lake of the Ozarks, and the large number of creeks that flow through the hilly terrain pose a flash flooding risk.
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National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
[The mitigation strategy] must also address the Requirement jurisdiction's participation in the National Flood Insurance
§201.6(c)(3)(ii): program (NFIP), and continued compliance with NFIP requirements, as appropriate.
Most communities in Camden County participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. Communities like Linn Creek, Osage Beach, and other have been in the program since the mid to late‐1970s. Communities like Four Seasons, and Sunrise Beach have only been in the program for the last five years. The table below shows the participating communities and important dates related to participation.
NFIP Participation in Camden County, as of March 2, 2015 County Jurisdiction Entry into NFIP Date of Current FIRM Camden County 4/16/83 6/16/11 City of Camdenton 11/5/76 6/16/11 Village of Four Seasons 6/16/11 6/16/11 City of Lake Ozark 7/26/77 5/18/09 City of Laurie* 5/4/09 No Special Flood Hazard Camden Area City of Linn Creek 10/25/74 6/16/11 Village of Macks Creek 10/18/74 6/16/11 City of Osage Beach 7/30/76 6/16/11 Village of Sunrise 6/16/11 6/16/11 Beach Source: http://www.fema.gov/fema/csb.shtm *FEMA identifies City of Laurie as located in both Camden and Morgan Counties. For purposes of this plan, the City of Laurie is considered located only in Morgan County.
The communities of Climax Springs, Richland, and Stoutland do not currently participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. A lack of demand from property owners and a lack of administrative capabilities has influenced the leaders of these communities not to pursue participation.
As a whole, Camden County has 809 flood insurance policies, in effect, as of 12‐13‐14. The vast majority of these policies are located in unincorporated portions of the county. There is a total of $148,409, and 600 in property insured by flood insurance policies. The City of Osage Beach has the largest number of policies in effect, a total of 38.
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NFIP Flood Insurance Policy Statistics in Camden County, as of 12‐31‐2014 County Community Number of Amount Insured Written Premium Policies $ $ Camden County 741 $134,093,100 $354,852 City of 3 $373,200 $2,601 Camdenton Village of Four 9 $2,748,000 $3,709 Seasons Camden City of Lake Ozark 6 $547,000 $1,337 City of Linn Creek 10 $4,218,500 $15,259 City of Osage 38 $6,261,800 $14,371 Beach Village of Sunrise 1 $140,000 $312 Beach Source: http://bsa.nfipstat.fema.gov/reports/1011.htm#MOT
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Repetitive Loss Properties [The risk assessment] must also address National Flood Requirement Insurance Program (NFIP) insured structures that have §201.6(c)(2)(ii): been repetitively damaged by floods.
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) defines Repetitive Loss as:
If you have received two or more claim payments of more than $1,000 from the National Flood Insurance Program within any rolling 10‐year period for your home or business, your property is considered a Repetitive Loss (RL) structure. 1
The following table contains information about the repetitive loss properties in Camden County. There are two properties that have been damaged five times. The loss ratio is a tool designed to compare the number of loss to the number of properties. A high loss ratio indicates a relatively few number of houses being damage many times, while a low ratio indicates damaged properties have only been damaged once or twice. A review of loss ratios for surrounding counties finds Camden County has a low ratio for its repetitive loss properties. Laclede County has a ratio of 4.0 and Miller County has a ratio of 6.0. Camden County does not have a major issue with repetitive loss properties.
1 http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2882
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Camden County Repetitive Loss Properties # of Repetitive Number of Average Loss Properties Losses Total Paid Loss Ratio Payment 2 5 $84,614 2.5 $16,923 Source: Missouri State Hazard Mitigation Plan‐2013
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) defines Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) as:
An SRL property is defined as a residential property that is covered under an NFIP flood insurance policy and: (a) That has at least four NFIP claim payments (including building and contents) over $5,000 each, and the cumulative amount of such claims payments exceeds $20,000; or (b) For which at least two separate claims payments (building payments only) have been made with the cumulative amount of the building portion of such claims exceeding the market value of the building. For both (a) and (b) above, at least two of the referenced claims must have occurred within any ten year period, and must be greater than 10 days apart. 2
There were no Severe Repetitive Loss structures for Camden County.
Measure of Probability: High
Measure of Severity: Moderate
Measure of Vulnerability: High
Potential Impact of Existing Structures: As previously described, Camden County can expect flooding to damage structures throughout the entire planning area. The 2013 Missouri State Hazard Mitigation Plan also contains estimates that illustrate the monetary building losses Camden County could experience during a county‐wide 100‐year flood. It is estimated the county could experience over $148 million in total direct losses, as shown in the table below. These direct losses correspond to 160% of the value of building stock in Camden County. While 160% might seem high, a similar analysis for Miller County, a neighboring county, suggest total losses corresponding to 270% total building stock. Total Direct Flooding Building Loss and Income Loss in Camden County Structural Contents Inventory Calc Loss Damage Damage Loss Total Direct Loss Ratio $62,149,073.33 $82,010,315.73 $4,465,602.55 $148,624,991.91 1.60 Note: It should be noted that inconsistencies have been identified with the state's analysis done of some counties. However, the state believes the results it has published represent the best possible outcome given existing data and technology. Source: Missouri State Hazard Mitigation Plan‐ 2013, page 3.361
2 http://www.fema.gov/severe‐repetitive‐loss‐program
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It is difficult to predict if the damage will be total destruction or simply water damage that can be repaired. The cost of mold remediation is an important cost consideration when repairing a flooded structure. Camden County experiences relatively high humidity, which can cause a property that has water damage to be enveloped with Black Mold in a very short period of time. If this occurs, health issues also become a major factor.
Mitigation: The objectives of flood mitigation are to keep people, property, and possessions out of the floodplain area where reasonably achievable Floodplain mapping and participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) both play a major role in flood mitigation. Participation in the NFIP requires that floodplain ordinances, which regulate development in the floodplain, be adopted and enforced by each community. The standard regulations require that buildings be constructed at least 1 foot above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE). (The BFE is the flood level associated with the 1% flood).
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Severe Winter Weather
Winter weather in the Midwest can be unpredictable and can create challenges for Missourians. Winter storms can be sleet, ice, snow, and wind chilling cold. Ice storms are often the most devastating as it cripples the entire region, including roads, utilities, and critical infrastructure. The severe cold that inevitably follows a storm can and often times is relentless. Especially if there was an ice storm that knocked out essential power used to heat of homes throughout the area.
Description of Events
Camden County has experienced many large winter storms during the last 16 years. Of those storms, two have been declared disasters by the U.S. President, and three were declared emergencies before they struck. The disaster declaration helps with recovery efforts, and emergency declarations help mobilize resources before an event. The storms that received a declaration, either disaster or emergency, are listed below.
DR‐1673: Severe Winter Storms, November 30‐December 2, 2006 DR‐1736: Severe Winter Storms, December 6‐15, 2007 EM‐3281: Severe Winter Storm, December 8‐15, 2007 EM‐3303: Severe Winter Storm, January 26‐28, 2009 EM‐3317: Severe Winter Storm, January 31‐February 5, 2011
The costliest event occurred during late November and early December 2006. During this event, large amounts of ice, sleet, and snow fell on the region. The weight of the snow and ice resulted in the collapse of docks along Lake of the Ozarks. The collapse of the docks also resulted in the sinking of a number of boats. Homes and businesses were also damaged during this event. Damages related to this event totaled approximately $120 million.
Another major severe winter weather event occurred during mid‐January 2007. A major ice storm hit Camden County with three waves of ice. According to the NCDC storm report, nearly half the county was without power after the first wave. These outages, along with outages related to subsequent waves, last from between a few hours and 11 days. Five houses and 12 cars were damaged by falling trees. The Osage Beach City Hall was damaged by water leaks resulting from ice buildup. Damage related to this event is estimated at $175,000.
Winter weather affects each community within our planning area. While the impact is different in each of these communities, the consequences are similar. Camden County has experienced 28 incidents of severe winter weather since 1999. These natural hazard events have impacted the entire planning area.
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Severe Winter Weather Events in Camden County, 1999‐2014 Location Date Severe Winter Deaths Injuries Property Crop Weather Type Damage Damage CAMDEN (ZONE) 1/1/1999 Winter Storm 0 0 50.00K 0.00K CAMDEN (ZONE) 12/12/2000 Extreme 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Cold/wind Chill CAMDEN (ZONE) 12/12/2000 Heavy Snow 0 0 0.00K 0.00K CAMDEN (ZONE) 12/15/2000 Ice Storm 0 0 0.00K 0.00K CAMDEN (ZONE) 1/1/2001 Extreme 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Cold/wind Chill CAMDEN (ZONE) 2/21/2001 Ice Storm 0 0 0.00K 0.00K CAMDEN (ZONE) 3/2/2002 Winter Storm 0 0 0.00K 0.00K CAMDEN (ZONE) 12/24/2002 Winter Storm 0 0 0.00K 0.00K CAMDEN (ZONE) 1/2/2003 Winter Storm 0 0 0.00K 0.00K CAMDEN (ZONE) 2/23/2003 Winter Storm 0 0 0.00K 0.00K CAMDEN (ZONE) 3/5/2003 Winter Storm 0 0 0.00K 0.00K CAMDEN (ZONE) 12/10/2003 Heavy Snow 0 0 0.00K 0.00K CAMDEN (ZONE) 1/25/2004 Ice Storm 0 0 0.00K 0.00K CAMDEN (ZONE) 11/30/2006 Winter Storm 0 0 120.00M 0.00K CAMDEN (ZONE) 1/12/2007 Ice Storm 0 0 175.00K 0.00K CAMDEN (ZONE) 1/20/2007 Winter Storm 0 0 0.00K 0.00K CAMDEN (ZONE) 12/9/2007 Ice Storm 0 0 25.00K 0.00K CAMDEN (ZONE) 2/11/2008 Ice Storm 0 0 0.00K 0.00K CAMDEN (ZONE) 2/21/2008 Ice Storm 0 0 0.00K 0.00K CAMDEN (ZONE) 3/4/2008 Heavy Snow 0 0 0.00K 0.00K CAMDEN (ZONE) 1/26/2009 Winter Storm 0 0 0.00K 0.00K CAMDEN (ZONE) 2/28/2009 Winter Storm 0 0 0.00K 0.00K CAMDEN (ZONE) 3/20/2010 Winter Storm 0 0 0.00K 0.00K CAMDEN (ZONE) 2/1/2011 Blizzard 0 0 0.00K 0.00K CAMDEN (ZONE) 2/21/2013 Winter Storm 0 0 0.00K 0.00K CAMDEN (ZONE) 2/25/2013 Winter Storm 0 0 0.00K 0.00K CAMDEN (ZONE) 1/5/2014 Winter Storm 0 0 0.00K 0.00K CAMDEN (ZONE) 3/2/2014 Winter Storm 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
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Snow storms and ice storms cripple our rural communities as most of the secondary gravel roads are hard to clear and often times the last to be addressed during a storm. Schools often face additional days off because of the rural communities and those students who cannot be picked up by the school bus. This also has an impact on the working population in these rural areas as they will have to miss work in the event they are unable to gain access to the main routes that have been cleared.
In order to better understand the probability of severe winter weather in Camden County, it is useful to analyze the outbreaks of severe winter weather, not just the raw number of events. The historical records of all types of severe winter weather have been combined, as seen in the previous table. It was important to combine the records to account for any possible overlap in snow, ice, or extreme event days. There were a total 27 days with some type of active severe winter weather during the 16 years of this analysis. Camden County can expect two days of active winter weather each year. The impacts of the severe winter weather are felt for longer a longer period of time than the actual winter weather event, as previously discussed, the ice storm in 2007 caused power outages for up to 11 days in several parts of the county.
Planning Area Impacted: The NOAA data provided above indicates severe winter weather events affect the entire planning area of Camden County. Of all these winter weather storms, 25% have been ice storms, 11% heavy snow, 54% winter storms, 3% blizzard, and 7% extreme cold/wind chill. As stated, winter storms have a major impact on the entire planning area, especially the more rural areas of the county. Smaller communities do not have the manpower within their public works departments to have all the roads salted and cleared after a major winter storm. Additionally, it can take several days, or weeks, to restore power to some parts of the county. Camden County Office of Emergency Management often has to assist the smaller communities when incidents are more than the community can take care of with the resources they have available.
Measure of Probability: Moderate
Measure of Severity: High
Measure of Vulnerability: High
Potential Impact of Existing Structures: Camden County has experienced a considerable amount of Severe Winter Weather, and the damages are high for both structural damages, and infrastructure damages to utility lines, and roads. Estimating the overall costs is difficult as many of these items are personal property, and claims are filed individually with each insurance company and that data is not collectively shared. The information on the NOAA website reflects a total cost of $120,250,000. However, this is the best estimate the county has available.
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Mitigation: Preservation of critical power sources is essential in rural areas to ensure that people are not stranded in homes with no heat and no access to the main roads. Many of the local power companies spend considerable time during the summer months trimming trees along the power lines to help minimize the impact closest to those power lines. The cost to bury the utility lines has often been discussed but the cost factor has limited many projects from being feasible and therefore, left undone. A Multi‐Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for Missouri’s Electric Cooperatives was developed and submitted to FEMA and approved in 2012. Within the LOCLG region, all the Rural Electric Cooperatives serving our area participated in the planning process; this will enable the electric cooperatives to be eligible for FEMA mitigation funds, which could be used to help offset the cost of some of these improvements.
The Springfield Office of the National Weather Service covers our planning area and has established an early‐warning system to help the public prepare for pending severe weather. Refer to Section 2.9 in reference to the early‐warning systems currently in place, shelters available and the public notifications that are used within the planning area.
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Extreme Heat
The year 2014 was the hottest year on record for the Earth according to a recent report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. With an increase of one full degree, it breaks previous record high average temperature set in 1998. Excessive heat is the leading cause of weather‐related fatalities nationwide. All our communities within our planning area are susceptible to extreme heat and the related consequences. Extended duration of excessive heat compounds the problems associated with heat‐related health problems. Health‐related illnesses affect predominately the poor rural communities, the elderly and young children.
An important tool for measuring the potential impacts of extreme heat is the heat index. The heat index, shown below, measures how hot it really feels when you factor in relative humidity with the actual air temperature. Excessive Heat is generally categorized between the temperatures of 105 degrees to 110 degrees or exceeding 10 degrees or more than the average high temperatures for that region. Extreme Heat as defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is determined when Excessive Heat conditions exist within a region for more than two days.
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Description of Events
Camden County has experienced four periods of extreme heat during the last 16 years. The longest period occurred during the summer of 2012. From the beginning of June through the end of August, there were 17 days with temperatures over 100° and 59 days with temperatures over 90°. According to the NCDC records, a strong ridge of high pressure impacted the region for much of the summer of 2012 leading to this period of heat.
Periods of Heat, 1999‐2014
Location Dates CAMDEN (ZONE) 07/23/1999 ‐ 8/18/99 CAMDEN (ZONE) 08/27/00 ‐0 9/04/00 CAMDEN (ZONE) 07/17/01 ‐ 08/9/01 CAMDEN (ZONE) 06/01/12 ‐ 08/31/12 Source: NOAA NCDC
Data reflects Camden County experienced approximately 21 weeks of extreme heat during the 16 year period of analysis. This equates to just over one week of extreme heat per year (1.3 weeks).
Planning Area Impacted: In this section, we have discussed Extreme Heat, which affects the entire planning area within Camden County. The potential adverse impact of Extreme Heat often affects the poorer more rural communities. With limited resources many of the elderly and poor either do not have air conditioning or cannot afford to run it for extended periods of time. The planning area also has a high population of workers who are employed in agriculture, construction, and other employment that requires them to work outdoors even in extreme temperatures.
Measure of Probability: Moderate
Measure of Severity: Low
Measure of Vulnerability: Moderate
Potential Impact of Existing Structures: Extreme Heat does not necessarily have a direct impact on existing structures, while extended periods of Extreme Heat can fatigue aging air conditioning systems and electrical systems; there is no data available to demonstrate that Extreme Heat has a direct impact on either of systems.
Mitigation: In an effort to mitigate Extreme Heat, there are several options in which our planning organization facilitates in order to lessen the effects of extreme heat. Educating the public about the concerns, hazards and potential health risks from extreme heat has been a priority.
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The Missouri Department of Health and Human Services maintains a list of cooling centers throughout the state. In the planning area there are three locations provided, as listed below.
Macks Creek Senior Center, 558 Carnahan, Macks Creek, Missouri: 573‐363‐0153 Camdenton Senior Center, 2844 S Business Route 5, Camdenton, Missouri: 573‐346‐2776 Stoutland Senior Center, 306 S Highway T, Stoutland, Missouri: 417‐286‐3880 Source: Department of Health and Human Services, State of Missouri Data Portal
The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) provides education information to coaches and students concerned about heat related issues and concerns at http://www.mshsaa.org/SportsMedicine/.
The Springfield Office of the National Weather Service covers our planning area and has established an early‐warning system to help the public prepare for pending severe weather, including Extreme Heat. Refer to Section 2.9 in reference to the early‐warning systems currently in place, shelters available and the public notifications that are used within the planning area.
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Drought
Planning is essential to the future response to drought and drought related issues. Missouri faced an extremely severe drought in 2012. The drought impacted every aspect of Missouri‘s agriculture and related industries. The economic impact to the drought was felt by all Missourians well after the rains fell.
There are five categories of drought as defined in Missouri’s Drought Response Plan and shown the table below. Understanding these five categories, helps the general public appreciate the different ways drought can affect the region. This information also helps the hazard mitigation committee evaluate the potential drought impact and severity in the planning process.
Missouri Drought Response Plan – Five Categories of Drought Agricultural Drought Defined by soil moisture deficiencies Hydrological Drought Defined by declining surface and groundwater supplies Meteorological Drought Defined by precipitation deficiencies Hydrological Drought and Land Use Defined as a meteorological drought in one area that has hydrological impacts in another area Socioeconomic Drought Defined as drought that impacts supply and demand of some economic commodity Source: http://sema.dps.mo.gov/docs/programs/Logistics,%20Resources,%20Mitigation%20&%20Floodplain/ mitigation/MO%20State%20HMP.pdf
Missouri Department of Natural Resources has identified a four phase assessment system in the Missouri Drought Response Plan, as shown in the table below. The plan was intended to address the issues of drought planning. These four phases of drought helps the general public understand drought by describing key defining criteria and responses.
Missouri Drought Response System – Four Phases of Assessment Phase I: Advisory Phase Requires a drought monitoring and assessment system to provide enough lead time for state and local planners to take appropriate action Phase II: Drought Alert PDSI reads ‐1.0 to ‐2.0, stream flows, reservoir levels, and groundwater levels are below normal over a several month period, or when the Drought Assessment Committee (DAC) determines that Phase II conditions exist based on other drought determination methods
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Missouri Drought Response System – Four Phases of Assessment Phase III: Conservation PDSI reads ‐2.0 to ‐4.0, stream flows, reservoir levels, and Phase groundwater levels continue to decline, along with forecasts indicating an extended period of below‐normal precipitation, or when the DAC determines that Phase III conditions exist based on other drought determination models Phase IV: Drought PDSI is lower than ‐4.0, or when the DAC determines that Phase IV Emergency conditions exist based on other drought determinations methods Source: http://sema.dps.mo.gov/docs/programs/Logistics,%20Resources,%20Mitigation%20&%20Floodplain/ mitigation/MO%20State%20HMP.pdf
As shown below, the U.S. Drought Monitor is an important tool for measuring drought in the United States. According to this tool, Camden County is not in drought conditions at the beginning of March, 2015, but portions of the state are. The U.S. Drought Monitor provides information about drought conditions one week previous, 3 months previous, as well as other timeframes. The Drought Monitor should be watched during periods of dryness.
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The Missouri Drought Plan offers additional guidance for understanding drought risk in Camden County. Camden County is located on the map below, a map found in the Missouri Drought Plan 2002, in Region B indicating moderately susceptibility to drought. According to the plan, the region has enough groundwater to meet residential and municipal needs, but well depths make crop irrigation very expensive.
Source: Missouri Drought Plan, 2002
Description of Events
In order to get a broader representation of the drought conditions within our region, Camden County relies on historical data to draw conclusions and develop mitigation and planning strategies. The four periods of major drought recorded between 1999 and 2014 in Camden County are listed below. The periods of drought lasted between one month and five months. The longest drought occurring in Camden County is associated with the same weather patterns that brought the longest period of extreme heat to the county. The summer of 2012 was dry, as well as hot. The drought of 2012 resulted in $4.973 million in livestock losses and crop damages, over 99% of damages associated with drought listed on the NCDC database for this period of time.
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Periods of Drought, 1999‐2014
Location Date Deaths Injuries Property Crop Damage Damage
CAMDEN (ZONE) 07/01/1999‐10/31/1999 0 0 0.00K 20.00K
CAMDEN (ZONE) 08/10/2000‐ 09/15/2000 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
CAMDEN (ZONE) 04/01/2006‐04/30/2006 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
CAMDEN (ZONE) 07/01/2012‐11/30/2012 0 0 4.350M 623.00K
Totals: 0 0 4.350M 643.00K
Data reflects Camden County experienced approximately 12.5 months of drought during the 16 year period of analysis. This equates to just less than one month (approx. 3 weeks) worth of drought a year (0.78 months).
While Rural Missouri’s economy is deeply reliant on agriculture and agriculture‐related industries, the Missouri State Hazard Mitigation Plan‐2013 finds low vulnerability to drought in Camden County. An analysis of the data for crop loss claims due to drought will help identify a course of action. The Annual Crop Claims Ratio for Camden County is very low, at only 1.23%. This low ratio indicates annual drought damage is just over 1% of total value of Camden County's crops.
Drought Vulnerability/Crop Loss in Camden County 1998 – 2008 Total Crop Annualized Insurance Crop Crop Paid for Insurance Exposure Annual Drought Claims for (2007 Census Crop Crop Loss Damage Crop Claims Drought of Claims Ratio 1998‐2008 Ratio Rating Damage Agriculture) Ratio Rating $206,980 1 $13,799 $1,125,000 1.23% 1 Source: Missouri State Hazard Mitigation Plan‐2013
Measure of Probability: Low
Measure of Severity: High
Measure of Vulnerability: High
Potential Impact of Existing Structures: Drought similar to Extreme Heat does not necessarily have a direct impact on Existing Structures. Prolonged Drought can have an impact on the stability of the earth beneath a structure. But with limited data, there is little evidence that drought will have any significant impact or damage to any Existing Structures.
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Mitigation: Crop Insurance: Crop insurance protects farmers from losses due to natural disasters, including drought. Crop insurance can be purchased through private insurance companies or agents.
Drought Tolerant Crops: With the increase of genetically engineered crops such as corn and soybean, there are many drought tolerant hybrids on the market today. Educating farmers on the new products and advantages of these hybrid seeds can increase resiliency of our farming communities.
The University of Missouri provides educational resources for many drought related issues. http://extension.missouri.edu/main/DisplayCategory.aspx?C=257
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Wildfire
In 2012, Missouri's wildfires were fueled by record high temperatures and drought persistent conditions, burning a significant number of acres. The leading causes of wildfires are mostly human‐caused. Trash burning causes nearly 60 percent of all fires. Arson causes nearly 15 percent of all fires. Carelessness and intent represent most of the fires that are started in Missouri. Escaping embers from campfires, uncontrolled private land burning, and inappropriately discarding cigarette butts are all contributing factors to Missouri's wildfires. Industrialized hazards, including equipment, trains, and power lines account for a small percentage of all fires.
Description of Events
The planning committee strongly believed wildfires were a major problem in Camden County. The data supplied by the Missouri Department of Conservation supported this belief. During the 16 year period evaluated for this analysis, the County experienced 2,514 wildfires. The table shown below includes the cause of the fire, acres burned, and any impact on structures of Camden County Wildfires. Of these fires, 35% were of unknown causes; 35% were caused by debris burning, and 17% were caused by arson. Individual wildfires burned up to 4,000 acres or as little as 0.01 acres.
Reported Wildfires from 1999‐2014 Number of Structures Structures Structures Fire Cause Fires Acres Burned Threatened Damaged Destroyed Arson 425 23,071.4 759 8 7 Campfire 11 308.1 16 0 0 Children 9 7.4 4 0 0 Debris 885 10,072.5 569 30 24 Equipment 51 352.6 43 2 1 Lightning 10 46.0 3 0 0 Miscellaneous 105 1,416.5 44 1 9 Not Reported 116 5,503.6 32 2 2 Smoking 15 54.6 6 0 0 Unknown 887 32,245.3 401 20 11 Grand Total 2,514 73,078.1 1,877 63 54 Yearly Average 157 4,567 117 4 3 Source: Fire Reporting, Missouri Department of Conservation
The data included in the previous table reveals Camden County can expect approximately 157 wildfires a year and approximately 4,567 acres burned. The table shown below contains a comparison of Camden County's wildfire risk to the other LOCLG member counties. Camden County has approximately 180% more wildfires than other LOCLG counties and 96% more acres burned than the counties with the second highest yearly totals. Miller County has the second
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highest number of yearly fires, a total of 56, and Morgan has the second highest number of acres burned per year. There are many factors that might explain why Camden County experiences wildfire risks that are so much larger than surrounding counties. Camden County has many more tourists than neighboring counties. These tourists may not be familiar with safe burning practices. Additionally, the county is home to many recreational areas in which visits may start small fires that grow out of control. There are also many heavily travel roads that are at higher risk to fire due to traffic accidents.
Comparison of Wildfires in LOCLG Region, 1999‐2014 County Wildfires/ Year Acres Burned/ Year Camden 157 4,567 Laclede 49 633 Miller 56 817 Morgan 49 2,326 Source: Fire Reporting, Missouri Department of Conservation
The map shown on the next page illustrates the zone of transition between heavily vegetated land and human development. The Wildland‐Urban Interface is an analysis tool created by SILVIS Labs at the University of Wisconsin‐Madison to visualize and quantify the wildfire risk of a community. The tool compares housing density, vegetation density, and the spatial relationship between housing and vegetation. Areas of housing near vegetated areas are considered interface zones. Interface areas are at risk from wildfire due to the spread of hot embers in the wind. Areas of housing in vegetated areas are considered intermix zones. Intermix zones kare at ris of wildfire due to the spread of embers and due to the spread of the fire itself. The higher an area's housing density and/or vegetation density is, the higher the overall risk.
The heavily developed areas surrounding the Lake of the Ozarks represent areas at risk to wildfire. The map on the next page shows nearly all the land surrounding the lake qualifies as intermix zones, both low‐ and medium‐density. Areas along the county's major roads also are more likely to be considered an intermix or interface zone. The Village of Four Seasons and the city of Osage Beach have areas of high density intermix and high density interface, as shown on pages 3‐52 and 3‐53.
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Ranges for Wildfire Vulnerability Factor Ratings in Missouri Factors Low (1) Medium‐Low Medium (3) Medium‐High High (5) Considered (2) (4) Level 1 Level 2 Range Level 3 Range Level 4 Range Level 5 Range Range
Likelihood Rating <29.56 29.56 – 59.11 59.12 – 88.67 88.68 – 118.23 >118.23 Annualized Acres Burned Rating <100 100 – 199 200 ‐ 499 500 ‐ 999 >999 Source:http://sema.dps.mo.gov/docs/programs/Logistics,%20Resources,%20Mitigation%20&%20Floodplain/mitig ation/local‐multi‐jurisdictional‐hazard‐mitigation‐plan‐update.pdf Forest, grassland, and natural cover fires have occurred at any time throughout the year in Missouri. In our region, the majority of the fires and the greatest acreage loss occur during the spring fire season (February 15‐ May 10). The length and severity of burning periods largely depend upon the weather conditions.
The evaluation of the hazard threat posed by wildfire varied throughout the communities within Camden County during the hazard mitigation planning process, the majority of the planning team assessed a moderate vulnerability to wildfire.
Measure of Probability: High
Measure of Severity: Low
Measure of Vulnerability: High
Potential Impact of Existing Structures: Wildfires can have an enormous impact on Existing Structures that may be in the path of the Wildfire. There is little that can be done to protect a structure that is made of flammable materials. There is limited data available about the costs associated with Wildfires in Camden County; therefore, it is hard to determine the potential impact on Existing Structures other than it can have a devastating impact in regard to property damage that is unsalvageable.
Mitigation: Operation Forest Arson is a toll‐free hotline that allows concerned citizens to call in anonymously, and report arson related fires and any information that may be available on any suspected arson. (800) 392‐1111
Camden County partners with local fire departments and fire protection districts and community groups to conduct special public education events, such as Fire Safety and Awareness Day. Also, Public awareness of burn bans is particularly important when unsafe burn conditions exist. Camden County works with local fire departments, fire protection districts and local media to create public service announcements that reflect burn ban restrictions issues by the Missouri State Fire Marshall or due to red flag conditions announced by NOAA.
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Dam Failure
In Missouri, the first state legislation aimed at regulating dams was passed in 1889, and was called the Dams, Mills, and Electric Power Law. The law was concerned only with damages caused by construction and lake formation. It did not address the engineering aspects of design or downstream safety of dams. Ninety years later, House Bill 603 was introduced in the Missouri legislature. This legislation passed and became effective in September 1979, largely due to an early indication from the Corps of Engineers inspection program that Missouri led the country in the total number of unsafe dams. House Bill 603 excluded certain dams from regulation ‐ those less than 35 feet high and allowed exemptions for others ‐ those used primarily for agricultural purposes, and those regulated by other state or federal agencies. The Dam Safety Law is contained in Sections 236.400 through 236.500 of the revised statutes of Missouri.
Within our region, the most notable dam is Osage (Bagnell) Dam built in 1931 creating Lake of the Ozarks, a recreational playground for the Mid‐West. Lake of the Ozarks has over 1,150 miles of shoreline and encompasses nearly 92 miles from end to end. The total number of dams listed in the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Dam Database reflects our four‐ county regions (Camden, Laclede, Miller and Morgan) has a total of 67 dams of which 18 are state regulated, and 47 remain unregulated. A majority of the unregulated dams are located on private property and fall under private ownership. There are currently no known dam failures within the planning area of Camden County.
In order to adequately evaluate the impact on Camden County from Dam Failure the planning team elected to review all dams within our surrounding counties to consider any impact of dam failures from outside our planning area. Reviewing the data provided both within the planning area and the surrounding areas the planning team felt that the impact would be relatively low to Camden County.
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LOCLG Region Dams in DNR Database State Hazard Category (Criteria Based on Downstream Dams State Regulated Unregulated Environments) Class 1 Total Number 7 4 3 Camden 3 3 0 10 or more permanent Laclede 0 0 0 dwellings; or any public Miller 3 0 3 building Morgan 1 1 0 Class 2 Total Number 22 8 14 1‐9 permanent Camden 8 6 2 dwellings: or one or more campgrounds Laclede 7 0 7 with permanent water, sewer/electrical services; or one or Miller 5 1 4 more industrial buildings Morgan 2 1 1 Class 3 Total Number 38 8 30 Camden 11 3 8 All other regulated/ Laclede 11 1 10 inventoried dams Miller 6 1 5 Morgan 9 2 7 Total LOCLG Dams in Database 67 20 47 Source: http://www.dnr.mo.gov/env/wrc/damsft/Crystal_Reports/damsfty_state_nid.pdf
Camden County has 22 dams that are either regulated or inventoried by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The map below shows the location and regulatory status of the county's dams. Many of the dams are located within a mile or two of the Lake of the Ozarks. As a result, many of the county's dams are close to populated areas. For example, six of these dams are located within the Tan‐Tar‐A golf course, just outside of Osage Beach.
Twelve of the county's dams are 35 feet or higher and are thus regulated by DNR. Eleven of these dams are listed in the table below. The table contains information about the dam itself and about the size of the lake created by the dam. One regulated dam does not appear in the table, Hidden Lakes #5 dam. The dam is 56 feet high and 160 feet long. It is located near Osage Beach.
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Source: Missouri Department of Natural Resources
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Missouri Department of Natural Resources regulates the dams that are subject to permitting and inspections. Dams are classified using two different schemes. The federal scheme considers the human and economic consequences of dam failure, while the state scheme focuses on the downstream environment of the dam. The state classification of the dam determines the required inspection intervals. Below is a chart reflecting the required inspections and the acceptable timeframe between assessments.
Federal and State Dam Classification and Inspection Federal Classifications State Downstream State Inspections Classifications Environments 10 or more permanent High Hazard Class I dwellings; or any public Every 2 years Loss of human life – probable, building one or more expected 1‐9 permanent dwellings: or Loss of economic, one or more campgrounds with permanent water, environmental, lifeline – Yes, Class 2 Every 3 years (but not necessary for this sewer/electrical services; or classification) one or more industrial buildings Significant Hazard Loss of human life – none expected Loss of economic, environmental, lifeline – Yes All other regulated/ Class 3 Every 5 years Low Hazard inventoried dams Loss of human life – none expected Loss of economic, environmental, lifeline – low and generally limited to owner Source: http://www.ferc.gov/industries/hydropower/safety/guidelines/fema‐333.pdf
http://sema.dps.mo.gov/docs/programs/Logistics,%20Resources,%20Mitigation%20&%20Floodplain/mitigation/MO%20State%20H MP.pdf http://www.damsafety.org/media/Documents/STATE_INFO/LAWS_&_REGS/Missouri_L&R.pdf
The two maps below shows the state hazard class of each of the 22 dams in Camden County. Three of Camden County's dams are Class 1, eight are Class 2, and the remaining dams are Class 3. The second map illustrates the northeast portion of the county where many of the county's dams are located. Although many of the dams are located near populated areas, the dams are so situated as to allow for water to be released during a failure to flow into the Lake of the Ozarks. Other dams are located higher in the watershed thus allowing development to occur between the dam and the Lake of the Ozarks.
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Bagnell Dam
Bagnell Dam is located approximately one mile outside of the northeast corner of Camden County. The 148‐foot tall concrete gravity dam was built by the Union Electric Company (now Ameren Missouri) for the purpose of hydroelectric power generation. It is 2,543 feet long, including a 520‐foot long spillway and 511‐foot long power station. The facility with eight generators has a maximum capacity of 215 megawatts3. Any water released during a failure of Bagnell Dam would not impact the county, as Bagnell Dam is not in Camden County. However, the loss of the Lake of the Ozarks would have a dramatic economic impact on the county.
All the Hazard Mitigation Plans within our region reflect little concern over dam failure. There is much public awareness and community involvement on behalf of Ameren Missouri, the current owner of Osage (Bagnell) Dam and safety is a priority.
Camden County currently does not have the capacity to include the HAZUS data. We have incorporated the data that was available from the Missouri State Hazard Mitigation Plan 2013 in regard to dam failure impacting Camden County.
Measure of Probability: Low
Measure of Severity: Moderate
Measure of Vulnerability: Low
3 http://mdc.mo.gov/your‐property/greener‐communities/missouri‐watershed‐inventory‐and‐assessment/osage‐river‐east/hydro
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Potential Impact of Existing Structures: According to the vulnerability analysis contained in the 2013 State Hazard Mitigation Plan, there are an estimated 40 buildings vulnerable to dam failures. The county would experience over $4.3 million in building losses as a result of county‐ wide dam failures. The analysis reveals buildings would, on average, experience approximately 50% damage.
Average Estimated Estimated
1 2 3
Estimated # Exposure Total Potential Total Estimated of Buildings Value per Building Population Building Loss
County Class Class Class Total Vulnerable Structure ($) Exposure ($) Exposure ($) Camden 2 7 3 12 40 106,696 8,634,997 70 4,317,499 Source: Missouri State Hazard Mitigation Plan 2013 Table 3.5.2c page 3.388 reflects this data in regard to Camden County. Contents Extracted for Camden County, Missouri‐County by County Vulnerability Analysis for Failure of State Regulated Dams in Missouri
Mitigation: Missouri Department of Natural Resources is the primary resource for state regulated dams. Their website provides information, templates and guidance in creating the required Emergency Action Plans for all regulated dams http://www.dnr.mo.gov/env/wrc/damsft/eap.htm. These plans are to help save lives and reduce property damage in regard to dam failures. Planning is an important mitigation tool as it often saves lives, lessens property damage, and shortens recovery time.
Increasing the number of dams that are regulated may become necessary, as these older unregulated dams become more of a hazard.
Missouri State Emergency Management has preparedness tips for before, during and after a dam failure at http://sema.dps.mo.gov/plan_and_prepare/dam_failure.asp.
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Earthquake
The New Madrid Seismic Zone, sometimes called the New Madrid Fault Line, is a major seismic zone and a prolific source of intraplate earthquakes (earthquakes within a tectonic plate) in the southern and Midwestern United States, stretching to the southwest from New Madrid, Missouri. 4
New Madrid Fault Line makes earthquakes probable and may have the potential to produce large earthquakes in the future. Therefore, mitigation efforts need to address this potential natural hazard.
Historical data reflect that there have been more than 4,000 earthquakes reported in Missouri since 1974.
The maps shown illustrate the New Madrid fault line that is located under the southeastern portion of Missouri. The New Madrid Fault has the potential to produce the largest earthquakes in North America. This fault has the potential to affect Camden County physically and economically. The red outline on the map above indicates the most active portions of the fault.
4 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Madrid_Seismic_Zone
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The largest map shown on the previous page shows the highest projected Modified Mercalli intensities by counties from a potential 7.6 earthquake. For this intensity earthquake, Camden County is in the level 6 intensity zone. During this potential event, all residents within the county would feel the earth shake. Windows and dishes will break, and some heavy furniture will move. The map in the lower left shows Camden County is in intensity zone 5 for a smaller 6.7 earthquake. The map on the lower right reveals Camden County will experience level 7 damages and shaking during a larger 8.6 earthquake. Information about the effects of these earthquakes can be found in the table below.
Projected Earthquake Hazard for LOCLG Region Magnitude at Probability Intensity in MM Scale Expected Experience and NMSZ (Richter) (2003 – Region (MM Descriptor Damage 2053) Scale) Camden V Laclede V Rather Felt by most; damage minimal 6.7 25 – 40% Miller V Strong to none. Morgan V Camden VI Felt by all, many frightened; Laclede VI glassware broken, some heavy 7.6 25 – 40% Strong Miller VI furniture moved or Morgan VI overturned. Camden VII Difficult to stand; damage negligible in building of good Laclede VII Very design and construction; 8.6 7 – 10% Miller VII Strong considerable damage in poorly built or badly designed Morgan VII structures. Source:http://sema.dps.mo.gov/docs/programs/Planning,%20Disaster%20&%20Recovery/State%20of%20Missouri %20Hazard%20Analysis/2011%20State%20Hazard%20Analysis/Annex_F_Earthquakes.pdf
The following two pages contain a full description of the scale used to describe and measure damage caused by earthquakes. The Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale was created in 1931 by American seismologists. The rating relies on qualitative observations of damages caused by earthquakes.
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Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale
I. Instrumental Generally not felt by people unless in favorable conditions.
Felt only by a few people at rest, especially on the upper floors II. Weak of buildings. Delicately suspended objects (including chandeliers) may swing slightly.
Felt quite noticeably by people indoors, especially on the upper floors of buildings. Many do not recognize it as an earthquake. III. Slight Standing automobiles may rock slightly. Vibration similar to the passing of a truck. Duration can be estimated. Indoor objects (including chandeliers) may shake.
Felt indoors by many to all people, and outdoors by few people. Some awakened. Dishes, windows, and doors disturbed, and walls make cracking sounds. Chandeliers and indoor objects IV. Moderate shake noticeably. The sensation is more like a heavy truck striking building. Standing automobiles rock noticeably. Dishes and windows rattle alarmingly. Damage none.
Felt inside by most or all, and outside. Dishes and windows may break and bells will ring. Vibrations are more like a large train V. Rather Strong passing close to a house. Possible slight damage to buildings. Liquids may spill out of glasses or open containers. None to a few people are frightened and run outdoors.
Felt by everyone, outside or inside; many frightened and run outdoors, walk unsteadily. Windows, dishes, glassware broken; books fall off shelves; some heavy furniture moved or VI. Strong overturned; a few instances of fallen plaster. Damage slight to moderate to poorly designed buildings, all others receive none to slight damage.
Difficult to stand. Furniture broken. Damage light in building of good design and construction; slight to moderate in ordinarily VII. Very Strong built structures; considerable damage in poorly built or badly designed structures; some chimneys broken or heavily damaged. Noticed by people driving automobiles.
Damage slight in structures of good design, considerable in normal buildings with a possible partial collapse. Damage great 1VIII. Destructive in poorly built structures. Brick buildings easily receive moderate to extremely heavy damage. Possible fall of chimneys, factory stacks, columns, monuments, walls, etc. Heavy furniture moved.
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General panic. Damage slight to moderate (possibly heavy) in well‐designed structures. Well‐designed structures thrown out IX. Violent of plumb. Damage moderate to great in substantial buildings, with a possible partial collapse. Some buildings may be shifted off foundations. Walls can fall down or collapse.
Many well‐built structures destroyed, collapsed, or moderately X. Intense to severely damaged. Most other structures destroyed, possibly shifted off foundation. Large landslides.
Few, if any structures remain standing. Numerous landslides, XI. Extreme cracks and deformation of the ground.
Total destruction – everything is destroyed. Lines of sight and level distorted. Objects thrown into the air. The ground moves in waves or XII. Catastrophic ripples. Large amounts of rock move position. Landscape altered, or leveled by several meters. Even the routes of rivers can be changed.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercalli_intensity_scale
Measure of Probability: Low
Measure of Severity: Low
Measure of Vulnerability: Low
Potential Impact of Existing Structures: Camden County currently does not have the capacity to obtain the HAZUS data at this time. We referred to the Missouri State Hazard Mitigation Plan (2013) to gather the HAZUS data included in this plan. HAZUS is a nationally applicable standardized methodology that contains models for estimating potential losses from earthquakes, floods and hurricanes. HAZUS uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to estimate physical, economic, and social impacts of disasters. LOCLG has incorporated the data that was available from the Missouri State Hazard Mitigation Plan 2013 in regard to earthquakes impacting Camden County.
County Building Loss Loss Ratio %** Income Loss Total Loss ($) Loss Ratio Rank Total ($) Total ($) Camden 283,000 0.00 86,000 369,000 103 Source: Missouri State Hazard Mitigation Plan 2013 Table 3.5.4a page 3.407 reflects this data in regard to Laclede County. Contents Extracted for Camden County, Missouri‐HAZUS‐MH Earthquake Loss Estimations: Annualized Loss Scenario
Mitigation: Missouri has designated February as Earthquake Awareness Month. The Emergency Management Director of Camden County participated in an exercise to replicate a severe earthquake called the 2012 Great Central U.S. Shakeout Earthquake drill.
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Land Subsidence/Sinkholes
Geologically, a sinkhole is a depression in the ground that has no natural external surface drainage. Basically, this means that when it rains, all of the water stays inside the sinkhole and typically drains into the subsurface.
Sinkholes are most common in what is called a “karst terrain.” These are regions where the type of rock below the land surface can naturally be dissolved by groundwater circulating through them. Soluble rocks include salt beds and domes, gypsum, and limestone and other carbonate rock.
When water from rainfall moves down through the soil, these types of rock begin to dissolve and spaces and caverns develop underground. Sinkholes are dramatic because the land usually stays intact for a period of time until the underground spaces just get too big. If there is not enough support for the land above the spaces, then a sudden collapse of land surface can occur. Keep in mind though that while collapses are more frequent after heavy rainstorms, there is some evidence that droughts play a role as well. Areas such as Camden County that have had major droughts in past years are prone to water levels suddenly lowering and can become more prone to collapse formation.
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About 20% of our country is underlain by “karst terrain” and is susceptible to a sinkhole event. The most damage from sinkholes tends to occur in Florida, Texas, Alabama, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania. 5
Sinkholes can be characterized into two types. First, there are cover‐collapse sinkholes, which can develop abruptly (over a period of hours) and cause catastrophic damages. Secondly, there are cover‐subsidence sinkholes, which form slowly over time with the ground gradually subsiding or deflating. These types of events can be less noticeable and go undetected for long periods. Sinkhole collapses can range in size and severity. Sinkholes can vary from a few feet to hundreds of acres and from less than one to more than 100 feet deep. Sinkholes can have dramatic effects, especially in urban settings. They can contaminate water resources and have been seen to swallow up swimming pools, parts of roadways, and even buildings.6
While we have a range of the number of sink holes data available does not indicate any time frame in which they have developed. The planning team decided based on the number of sink holes within the region to give it a moderate probability since additional data was not available. Most of Missouri’s sinkholes are naturally occurring. Since it is possible to determine the geographical extent of this hazard in most cases, mitigation can be targeted. Avoiding the hazard is much more cost effective than altering or mitigating the sinkhole itself. Some counties limit construction in areas near sinkholes.
The map below on the next page shows all the locations of sinkholes within Camden County, Missouri. The sinkholes are labeled 'verified' or 'not verified as an indicator of whether or not the location has been verified by a field visit Division of Geology Land Use (DGLS) staff. There are a total of 91 sinkholes within Camden County. Just short of the 400 mark of which SEMA uses as a measuring for high vulnerability and assessing the replacement loss.
Measure of Probability: Moderate
Measure of Severity: Low
Measure of Vulnerability: Moderate
Potential Impact of Existing Structures: The effects of a sinkhole vary depending on where and how it is formed. When formed on land, sinkholes can change the general topography of an area. If formed suddenly in a heavy populated area, they can cause damage to human life and property. They can be dangerous to the foundations of buildings and others types of infrastructure. Toxic chemicals beneath the earth can arise and pollute the groundwater. Natural sinkholes cannot be prevented, as they are bound to occur. However, the ones caused due to human negligence can be prevented in time. Practices such as maintaining the underground systems and plumbing are the best prevention techniques.
5 http://www.usgs.gov/blogs/features/usgs_top_story/the‐science‐of‐sinkholes/ 6 http://www.usgs.gov/blogs/features/usgs_top_story/the‐science‐of‐sinkholes
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Mitigation: Starting with science it is important to understanding where sinkholes are likely to occur and making the best decision to protect life and property. Scientist at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) play a key role by developing geologic maps of the nation.
By mapping the nation, the USGS contributes important geologic and topographic information needed to understand karst regions and locals areas. Detailed geologic mapping helps to define areas of soluble rock at the surface and in the infrastructure, thus educating the land planners, policy makers, and the public about sinkhole risk.
Three USGS maps and data are essential to many other purposes, including assessing ground‐ water quality and contamination risks; predicting an earthquake, and landslide hazards; characterizing energy and mineral resources and their extracting costs; waste repository sighting; land management and land‐use planning; and general education.7
7 http://www.usgs.gov/blogs/features/usgs_top_story/the‐science‐of‐sinkholes/
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Levee Failure
As requested by SEMA a careful review of the US Army Corps of Engineers (U.S.A.C.E) website: http://nld.usace.army.mil/egis/f?p=471:69:1582928006607501::NO:69 was conducted. The planning team verified with each zip code located in the planning area (65020, 65787, 65052, 65786, 65324, 65065, 65326, 65567, 65556, 65591) and the planning committee’s research revealed no records of levees found in the planning area. The national Levee Database, maintained by the U.S.A.C.E., shows no federal levees located in Camden County. While there is a possibility that levees may exist, such as low‐head agricultural levees, no records indicated that the breach or overtopping of these levees should impact any other property other than that of the levee owner. Damage to residential structures is unlikely. The planning team agreed no further risk assessment should be done on this natural hazard.
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Section 4: Mitigation Strategy 4.1 Hazard Mitigation Goals and Objectives
[The hazard mitigation strategy shall include a] description of Requirement mitigation goals to reduce or avoid long‐term vulnerabilities to §201.6(c)(3)(i): the identified hazards.
Camden County developed four goals as part of the hazard mitigation plan. These goals represent broad themes under which the planning team felt the county could pursue improvement. The planning team identified two to three objectives to more clearly define specific areas targeted for those improvements.
Goal 1: Mitigation Planning ‐ Mitigate the effects of potential natural hazards in Camden County. o Objective 1.1: Encourage Increased Analysis of Hazards and Vulnerabilities Facing Camden County o Objective 1.2: Encourage Increased Analysis of Hazards and Vulnerabilities Facing Camden County Goal 2: Mitigation Programs ‐ Protect Camden County’s assets and populace through cost‐effective and tangible mitigation projects whenever financially feasible. o Objective 2.1: Work to Ensure At‐Risk, Elderly, and Low Income Residents (permanent and seasonal) have Adequate Resources to Respond to Hazards o Objective 2.2: Encourage Best Building Practices are Used by the Private Sector o Objective 2.3: Encourage Public Sector to Take Proactive Steps to Mitigate Community Risks Goal 3: Mitigation Procedures ‐ Encourage continuity of operations of government and emergency services in a disaster. o Objective 3.1: Encourage Upgrades to Key Public Infrastructure to Ensure Continuation of Services o Objective 3.2: Encourage Adequate Capabilities Within Emergency Service Providers to Respond to Expected Severity of Natural Hazards Goal 4: Mitigation Public Awareness ‐ Increase public awareness of natural hazards that have the potential to impact Camden County. o Objective 4.1: Ensure Public is Educated About Risks and Ways to Protect Themselves o Objective 4.2: Ensure Public Can Be Quickly Notified About Potential Natural Hazards
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4.2 Developing the Hazard Mitigation Goals and Action Items A local jurisdiction must review and revise its plan to reflect changes in development, progress in local mitigation Requirement efforts, and changes in priorities, and resubmit it for §201.6(d)(3): approval within 5 years in order to continue to be eligible for mitigation project grand funding.
The 2010 Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan contained approximately 48 'goals' and 157 'action items.' The planning team felt the extreme number of actions made the mitigation strategy cumbersome and impossible to implement in a five year time period. The plan contained many important actions and many duplicated actions. It was decided with the input of the planning team that LOCLG staff should review 2010 goals and actions and condense the list down to around 10 objectives and 20 actions. These objectives and actions should represent key themes of the 2010 plan and new directions identified in the 2015 planning process.
LOCLG reviewed, and condensed goals and actions found in the 2010 plan on pages 272‐283. The process consisted of three phases. Using the 2015 goals as a guide, the first phase grouped 2010 goals based on whether each item pertained to planning, programs, procedures, or public awareness. Next, the categorized goals were further divided based on themes found in the goals. The themes identified in the second phase served as the 2015 objectives. The third and final phase focused on identifying appropriate action items. For each 2015 objective, LOCLG staff reviewed the actions associated with each 2010 goal sharing the objective's theme. New action items were also created to fill in gaps found in the 2010 plan.
This three‐phase process ensured key themes of the 2010 plan were carried forward and provided a structure to track what specific items were kept. The following tables illustrate how the 2010 goals and actions were grouped and carried forward. Many of the goals found in the 2010 plan were related to mitigation programs, as seen in the large number of goals listed with Goal 2 in the table below. There were only three goals related to mitigation procedures in the 2010 plan.
Camden County Hazard Mitigation Goals and Actions for 2015: Phase 1 Groupings 2015 Goal 2010 Goals from pg 272‐283 Flood‐1, Flood‐4, Flood‐5, Sinkhole‐1, Drought‐1, Drought‐2, Earthquake‐1, Goal 1 Earthquake‐3, Dam Failure‐1, Wildfire‐1, Heat Wave‐3 Severe Winter Weather‐2, Severe Winter Weather‐3, Severe Winter Weather‐4, Heat Wave‐2, Earthquake‐5, Earthquake‐7, Tornado‐2, Tornado‐3, Tornado‐4, Goal 2 Wildfire‐3, Wild Fire‐4, Wildfire‐6, Drought‐4, Drought‐5, Flood‐2, Flood‐7, Earthquake‐2, Dam Failure‐3, Dam Failure‐4, Dam Failure‐5 Goal 3 Tornado‐5, Severe Winter Weather‐1, Wildfire‐5 Tornado‐1 Severe Winter Weather‐5, Flood‐6, Sinkhole‐2, Heat Wave‐4, Drought‐ Goal 4 3, Wildfire‐2, Flood‐8, Dam Failure‐6
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LOCLG staff were able to identify at least 2 themes for each new goal when reviewing the results of phase one. For example, the 2010 goals associated with 2015 Goal‐1 were about analysis and planning. The two objectives for Goal‐1 embodied these objectives, as seen in the listing above.
Camden County Hazard Mitigation Goals and Actions for 2015: Phase 2 Theme Identification Theme/ 2010 Goals from pg 272‐283 Objective Flood‐1, Flood‐4, Flood‐5,Sinkhoole‐1, Drought‐1, Wildfire‐ Objective 1‐1 1, Earthquake‐1, Dam Failure‐1 Objective 1‐2 Heat Wave‐3, Drought‐2, Earthquake‐3 Severe Winter Weather‐2, Severe Winter Weather‐3, Heat Objective 2‐1 Wave‐2, Earthquake‐7 Tornado‐3, Tornado‐4, Wildfire‐3, Wildfire‐4, Drought‐4, Objective 2‐2 Earthquake‐5, Dam Failure‐5 Tornado‐2, Flood‐2, Flood‐7, Severe Winter Weather‐4, Earthquake‐2, Drought‐5, Wildfire‐6, Dam Failure‐3, Dam Objective 2‐3 Failure‐4 Objective 3‐1 Tornado‐5, Severe Winter Weather‐1 Objective 3‐2 Wildfire‐5 Tornado‐1 Severe Winter Weather‐5, Flood‐6, Sinkhole‐2, Objective 4‐1 Heat Wave‐4, Drought‐3, Wildfire‐2 Objective 4‐2 Flood‐8, Dam Failure‐6
Phase three identified new and existing action items the planning team felt were appropriate for Camden County. Action items included in the 2015 mitigation strategy may draw from one or more action items found in the 2010 plan or may represent a new item identified by the team. The table below shows from where each action item came.
Camden County Hazard Mitigation Goals and Actions for 2015: Phase 3 Action Identification 2015 Goal 2010 Actions from pg 272‐283 1.1.1 New 1.1.2 Wildfire‐1a 1.1.3 Flood‐8a 1.2.1 New 1.2.2 Heat Wave‐3a, Heatwave‐3b Severe Winter Weather 3‐a, Heat Wave‐ 2.1.1 2b, Heat Wave‐3d 2.1.2 Severe Winter Weather‐2b 2.2.1 Tornado‐3c 2.2.2 New
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Camden County Hazard Mitigation Goals and Actions for 2015: Phase 3 Action Identification 2015 Goal 2010 Actions from pg 272‐283 2.2.3 Wildfire‐3b, Wildfire‐3e 2.3.1 Severe Winter Weather‐3c 2.3.2 Flood‐2e 2.3.3 Tornado‐2c 3.1.1 New Tornado‐5a, Tornado‐5b, Severe Winter 3.1.2 Weather‐1a, Severe Winter Weather‐1b 3.2.1 Wildfire‐5a 3.2.2 New Tornado‐1a, Severe Winter Weather‐5b, 4.1.1 Flood‐6b, Sinkhole‐2a, Heat Wave‐4a, Drought‐3b, Wild Fire‐2b Tornado‐1b, Severe Winter Weather‐5d, 4.1.2 Drought‐3b, Wild Fire‐2d, Dam Failure‐ 2a, Dam Failure‐2d 4.1.3 Flood‐8c, Dam Failure‐6a 4.1.4 New
Our next step was presenting these items to the public to see which goals and action items; they were supportive of and if there were any others, they felt should be added. Going through each goal and action item, Lake of the Ozarks Council of Local Governments (LOCLG) made sure everyone had a chance to view the list and an opportunity to comment before moving forward. Once the final list was created, we presented them to each participating jurisdiction and school district to see which ones they would like to adopt and implement.
Categories of Mitigation Actions The listing on the following page describes the six major categories of mitigation actions. A well rounded mitigation strategy contains actions for many or all categories. For example, Goal 4 in the 2015 mitigation strategy contains many 'public information' and 'emergency services' related actions. Also, Goal 2 contains 'property protection' and 'natural resource protection' actions.
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Prevention—Prevention measures are intended to keep a hazard risk from getting worse and ensure that future development does not increase hazard losses. Prevention measure can be particularly effective in areas that have not been developed or where capital investment has not been significant. Prevention measures can guide future development away from hazards, while maintaining community goals such as economic development and quality of life. Examples of prevention measures include planning and zoning, open space preservation, land development regulations, and storm water management maintenance.
Property Protection Measures—Property protection measures are used to modify buildings subject to hazard risk, or their surroundings, rather than to prevent the hazard from occurring. A county or community may find these measures to be inexpensive because they are often implemented or cost‐shared with property owners. These measures directly protect people and property at risk. Examples of property protection are acquisition (public procurement and management of lands), relocation (permanent evacuation of hazard‐ prone areas), rebuilding (modifying structures to reduce damage by future hazard events) and flood proofing (protecting a flood‐prone building using one or more several different methods).
Natural Resource Protection—Natural resource protection measures are intended to reduce the intensity of hazard effects as well as to improve the quality of environment and wildlife habitats. Parks, recreation or conservation agencies or organizations usually implement these activities. Examples of this type of measure include erosion and sediment control and wetlands protection.
Emergency Services—These measures protect people before and after a hazard event. Most counties have emergency management offices to coordinate warning, response and recovery during a disaster. Emergency services include warning, critical facilities protection and health and safety maintenance. Although not a mitigation measure, capacity of response is also included in this category.
Structural Mitigation—Structural measures directly protect people and property at risk. They are called “structural” because they involve construction of man‐made structures to control hazards. Examples of this measure include reservoirs, levees, floodwalls and seawalls, diversions, channel modifications and storm sewers.
Public Information—These measures inform and remind people about hazardous areas and the actions necessary to avoid potential damage and injury. Public information activities for mitigation are directed toward property owners, potential property owners, business owners and visitors. Examples of public information efforts are providing hazard maps and other hazard information, outreach programs through print media; radio/TV spots mass mailings, displays in widely used facilities such as public buildings and malls, property owner handbooks and presentations at meetings of neighborhood groups. Public information efforts may include real estate disclosure, information in public libraries, available technical assistance and school age and adult education.
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4.3 Hazard Mitigation Strategies with Goals and Action Items [The mitigation strategy shall include a] section that identifies and analyzes a comprehensive range of specific Requirement mitigation actions and projects being considered to reduce §201.6(c)(3)(ii): the effects of each hazard, with particular emphasis on new and existing buildings and infrastructure.
Mitigation Strategies in the Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan
The planning team wanted to make sure that the plan reflected goals and action items that focused on the needs within our communities. With limited funding, it is extremely difficult for the planning area to effectively mitigate many of the natural hazards that have an impact on Camden County. Carefully selected goals and actions were created with a comprehensive focus approach to what is achievable and defines the needs for additional funding to be able to achieve additional mitigation projects.
The table below reflects the proposed Hazard Mitigation Goals, Objectives, and Action items for the 2015 Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Camden County Goals, Objectives and Actions (2015)
Goals/Objectives Mitigation Actions Goal 1 Mitigation Planning ‐ Mitigate the effects of potential natural hazards in Camden County. Objective 1.1 Encourage Increased Analysis of Hazards and Vulnerabilities Facing Camden County 1.1.1 Investigate the vulnerability of the seasonal population to peak‐season hazards Conduct outreach programs that uses a direct mailing, door to door visits in certain areas, 1.1.2 local media, and billboards advertising the use of Firewise risk analysis methodologies to better understand wildfire risk. Determine need for stream gauges in creeks and streams without flood warning systems or 1.1.3 additional stream gauges in waterways with flood warning systems already in‐place Objective 1.2 Encourage Increased Analysis of Hazards and Vulnerabilities Facing Camden County Include policies regarding seasonal populations in future HMPs, community plans, and 1.2.1 emergency operations plans Encourage creation of heat wave, sinkhole, and other hazard event annexes for inclusion in 1.2.2 local emergency operations plans Mitigation Programs ‐ Protect Camden County’s assets and populace through cost‐effective Goal 2 and tangible mitigation projects whenever financially feasible. Work to Ensure At‐Risk, Elderly, and Low Income Residents (permanent and seasonal) have Objective 2.1 Adequate Resources to Respond to Hazards Partner with community services organizations, local businesses, local CERT teams to provide 2.1.1 materials and volunteer labor to assist at‐risk groups, low income residents, and the elderly in preparing their homes for high and medium risk hazards. Identify and adequately retrofit suitable existing facilities with generators to serve as 2.1.2 emergency shelters during severe winter weather, heat waves, and other hazard events Objective 2.2 Encourage Best Building Practices are Used by the Private Sector
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Camden County Goals, Objectives and Actions (2015)
Goals/Objectives Mitigation Actions Consider adopting ordinances, resolutions, or incentives encouraging the construction of safe 2.2.1 rooms in new buildings where people live, work or congregate Consider adopting ordinances, resolutions, or incentives encouraging the registration of safe 2.2.2 rooms in new buildings where people live, work or congregate Review and work with communities and home owners associations (HOA) to modify regulations/restrictions related to encouraging the installation of architectural features on 2.2.3 structures to minimize their susceptibility to fire, tornadoes (e.g., enclosing soffits, reducing the overhang of bay windows, eliminating wood shingles, use of hurricane ties, etc.) Objective 2.3 Encourage Public Sector to Take Proactive Steps to Mitigate Community Risks Partner with area local governments to establish a mutual aid system for sand, salt and other 2.3.1 materials and their delivery resources (i.e., trucks, crews, etc.) Work with area property owners, environmental groups, and other stakeholders to develop 2.3.2 and implement flood mitigation strategies that include the restoration and/or sustainability of fish and wildlife habitats Consider adopting policies requiring incorporation of safe rooms/shelters in new public facility 2.3.3 construction Mitigation Procedures ‐ Encourage continuity of operations of government and emergency Goal 3 services in a disaster. Objective 3.1 Encourage Upgrades to Key Public Infrastructure to Ensure Continuation of Services Upgrade key public buildings to include generators, and other back‐up systems to ensure 3.1.1 critical governmental functions can continue Encourage electric and telecommunications utilities to protect their existing infrastructure 3.1.2 from the effects of Hazard Events Encourage Adequate Capabilities Within Emergency Service Providers to Respond to Objective 3.2 Expected Severity of Natural Hazards Identify funding sources to enhance the operational capabilities and fire prevention programs 3.2.1 of fire departments and fire protection districts; assist fire agencies with the development of grant applications Identify alternative routes for key roads that regularly experience closures during hazard 3.2.2 events Mitigation Public Awareness ‐ Increase public awareness of natural hazards that have the Goal 4 potential to impact Camden County. Objective 4.1 Ensure Public is Educated About Risks and Ways to Protect Themselves Collect and disseminate public information materials that address hazard mitigation activities, 4.1.1 available insurance, local ordinances, and evacuation information to permanent and seasonal residents at city hall, chambers of commerce, and other public locations Host workshops, rent booths at local festivals, or participate in other community events in 4.1.2 order to educate public on ways to protect themselves and their property Objective 4.2 Ensure Public Can Be Quickly Notified About Potential Natural Hazards Develop adequate early warning system for tornadoes, floods, dam failures, and other 4.2.1 predictable hazard events 4.2.2 Encourage residents to purchase NOAA weather radios
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4.4 Prioritization, Implementation, and Administration
[The mitigation strategy section shall include] an action plan describing how the actions identified in section (c)(3)(ii) will be prioritized, implemented, and administered by the local Requirement jurisdiction. Prioritization shall include a special emphasis on §201.6(c)(3)(iii): the extent to which benefits are maximized according to a cost benefit review of the proposed projects and their associated costs.
For multi‐jurisdictional plans, there must be identifiable Requirement action items specific to the jurisdiction requesting FEMA §201.6(c)(3)(iv): approval or credit of the plan.
[The plan shall include a] process by which local governments Requirement incorporate the requirements of the mitigation plan into
§201.6(c)(4)(ii): other planning mechanisms such as comprehensive or capital improvement plans, when appropriate.
Prioritization of Action Items – Modified‐STAPLEE Review
In an effort to expand the participation in the prioritization process, the STAPLEE review was modified so as to allow for online distribution. The links to the online prioritization survey were sent to every stakeholder, and 2 radio interviews were completed to encourage participation. A full STAPLEE analysis was considered too cumbersome and time consuming to be completed independently by community members at home or at work. The planning team recognized the modifications might reduce the level of critical thought employed by survey takers, but felt the opportunity to solicit input from a broader segment of the population that might attend a particular planning meeting outweighed the reduction.
However, limited response to the online prioritization survey has impacted the planning team's decision to employ the online process in future plan updates. The number of responses received from the online survey was similar to average planning team meeting attendance. Future prioritization efforts will focus on meeting based input. This meeting based approach will also allow for a more detailed process.
Individuals completing the prioritization process were provided with the seven criteria associated with STAPLEE review and encouraged to print the criteria off as reference, as seen in the photo on the following page. eTh criteria included reference questions designed to help the survey taker consider the impact of a particular criterion. Individuals were instructed to consider the seven STAPLEE criteria and rank the action item as 'high' if they could answer 'yes' to most of the questions associated with the STAPLEE criteria and felt the action was 'definitely
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achievable.' Respondents were instructed to rank the proposed action item as 'medium' if they could answer 'yes' to many of the criteria questions and thought it was 'reasonably achievable', Finally, participants were instructed to rank an item as 'low' if they answered 'no' to many of the STAPLEE criteria since the project "may not be achievable.' The STAPLEE criteria included Benefit/Cost reference questions, such as: Does your community have the staffing necessary to complete this action item? Does this action item represent a wise use of public funds? Does this action item contribute to the economic stability of your community? Does the action item have a disproportionate impact on a particular segment of the community?
STAPLEE Criteria and Reference Questions
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The following table contains the results of the prioritization survey. Of the twenty actions prioritized using the online survey; 12 were ranked 'high', four were ranked 'medium', and four were ranked 'low.' Respondents ranked all three action items associated with Objective 2.2 as 'low'. These consistent low rankings for Objective 2.2 wsho the respondents were cognizant of the political and social feasibility of these three actions targeted toward the private sector.
Prioritization of Camden County Action Items (2015) Prioritization (n=11) % % % Goals/Objectives Mitigation Actions High Medium Low Ranking Goal 1 Mitigation Planning ‐ Mitigate the effects of potential natural hazards in Camden County. Objective 1.1 Encourage Increased Analysis of Hazards and Vulnerabilities Facing Camden County Investigate the vulnerability of the 1.1.1 seasonal population to peak‐season 46% 27% 27% High hazards Conduct outreach programs that uses a direct mailing, door to door visits in certain areas, local media, and Ranked by input from Camden County 1.1.2 High billboards advertising the use of fire department/district representatives Firewise risk analysis methodologies to better understand wildfire risk. Determine need for stream gauges in creeks and streams without flood 1.1.3 warning systems or additional stream 18% 46% 36% Medium gauges in waterways with flood warning systems already in‐place Objective 1.2 Encourage Increased Analysis of Hazards and Vulnerabilities Facing Camden County Include policies regarding seasonal populations in future HMPs, 1.2.1 64% 9% 27% High community plans, and emergency operations plans Encourage creation of heat wave, sinkhole, and other hazard event 1.2.2 18% 64% 18% Medium annexes for inclusion in local emergency operations plans Mitigation Programs ‐ Protect Camden County’s assets and populace through cost‐effective Goal 2 and tangible mitigation projects whenever financially feasible. Work to Ensure At‐Risk, Elderly, and Low Income Residents (permanent and seasonal) have Objective 2.1 Adequate Resources to Respond to Hazards Partner with community services organizations, local businesses, local CERT teams to provide materials and 2.1.1 volunteer labor to assist at‐risk 46% 27% 27% High groups, low income residents, and the elderly in preparing their homes for high and medium risk hazards.
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Prioritization of Camden County Action Items (2015) Prioritization (n=11) % % % Goals/Objectives Mitigation Actions High Medium Low Ranking Identify and adequately retrofit suitable existing facilities with generators to serve as emergency 27% 46% 27% Medium 2.1.2 shelters during severe winter weather, heat waves, and other hazard events Objective 2.2 Encourage Best Building Practices are Used by the Private Sector Consider adopting ordinances, resolutions, or incentives encouraging 2.2.1 the construction of safe rooms in new 27% 36% 36% Low buildings where people live, work or congregate Consider adopting ordinances, resolutions, or incentives encouraging 2.2.2 the registration of safe rooms in new 27% 36% 36% Low buildings where people live, work or congregate Review and work with communities and home owners associations (HOA) to modify regulations/restrictions related to encouraging the installation of architectural features on structures 2.2.3 27% 27% 46% Low to minimize their susceptibility to fire, tornadoes (e.g., enclosing soffits, reducing the overhang of bay windows, eliminating wood shingles, use of hurricane ties, etc.) Objective 2.3 Encourage Public Sector to Take Proactive Steps to Mitigate Community Risks Partner with area local governments to establish a mutual aid system for 2.3.1 sand, salt and other materials and 73% 27% 0% High their delivery resources (i.e., trucks, crews, etc.) Work with area property owners, environmental groups, and other stakeholders to develop and 2.3.2 implement flood mitigation strategies 36% 18% 46% Low that include the restoration and/or sustainability of fish and wildlife habitats Consider adopting policies requiring 2.3.3 incorporation of safe rooms/shelters 46% 27% 27% High in new public facility construction Mitigation Procedures ‐ Encourage continuity of operations of government and emergency Goal 3 services in a disaster. Objective 3.1 Encourage Upgrades to Key Public Infrastructure to Ensure Continuation of Services
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Prioritization of Camden County Action Items (2015) Prioritization (n=11) % % % Goals/Objectives Mitigation Actions High Medium Low Ranking Upgrade key public buildings to include generators, and other back‐up 3.1.1 64% 27% 9% High systems to ensure critical governmental functions can continue Encourage electric and telecommunications utilities to 3.1.2 82% 9% 9% High protect their existing infrastructure from the effects of Hazard Events Encourage Adequate Capabilities Within Emergency Service Providers to Respond to Objective 3.2 Expected Severity of Natural Hazards Identify funding sources to enhance the operational capabilities and fire prevention programs of fire 3.2.1 55% 27% 18% High departments and fire protection districts; assist fire agencies with the development of grant applications Identify alternative routes for key 3.2.2 roads that regularly experience 55% 36% 9% High closures during hazard events Mitigation Public Awareness ‐ Increase public awareness of natural hazards that have the Goal 4 potential to impact Camden County. Objective 4.1 Ensure Public is Educated About Risks and Ways to Protect Themselves Collect and disseminate public information materials that address hazard mitigation activities, available insurance, local ordinances, and 4.1.1 36% 36% 27% Medium evacuation information to permanent and seasonal residents at city hall, chambers of commerce, and other public locations Host workshops, rent booths at local festivals, or participate in other 4.1.2 community events in order to 46% 36% 18% High educate public on ways to protect themselves and their property Objective 4.2 Ensure Public Can Be Quickly Notified About Potential Natural Hazards Develop adequate early warning system for tornadoes, floods, dam 4.2.1 82% 18% 0% High failures, and other predictable hazard events Encourage residents to purchase 4.2.2 46% 9% 36% High NOAA weather radios
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Implementation and Administration
The Camden County Office of Emergency Management will be the lead organization in regard to implementation and administration of action items included in the mitigation strategy. Several of the jurisdictions within Camden County rely on extremely limited staff support, dual‐ vocational representation for city officials, and volunteers to help when needed for completing municipal business. The City of Camdenton, City of Osage Beach, City of Lake Ozark, and the Village of Four Seasons have professional staffs allowing for a broader range of feasible projects. With continued membership with LOCLG, the staff of LOCLG will assist and support Camden County and its municipalities in their implementation efforts.
When the Camden County Hazard Mitigation plan is approved, Camden County Emergency Management will be the lead organization for implementation and administration of all actions as supported by the planning staff of LOCLG and in coordination with individual jurisdictions whose action it is. This includes all jurisdictions, as well as the School Districts.
Each resolution included in Appendix A indicates that the communities agree to Camden County Emergency Management being the lead agency in the implementation of the plan.
For the smaller communities, including Village of Climax Springs, City of Linn Creek, City of Richland, and City of Stoutland, Camden County Emergency Management will work directly with the Mayor/Chairperson of these communities with the implementation of their goals and action items.
For City of Camdenton, City of Osage Beach, City of Lake Ozark, Village of Sunrise Beach, and the Village of Four Seasons, Camden County Emergency Management will work directly with the Mayor and the Public Works Department with the implementation of their goals and action items.
For the School Districts within the plan, Camden County Emergency Management will work directly with the School Superintendents with the implementation of their goals and action items.
Integration of Hazard Mitigation Actions into Current Planning Processes
Camden County recognizes the need to integrate their goals and actions into their work plans and long‐range planning efforts. While Camden County is a first class county with the statutory authority to implement zoning throughout the county, the voters of Camden have chosen to implement zoning within an area of 5 miles around the Lake of the Ozarks. As a result, large portions of rural Camden County lack relevant planning documents in which to incorporate mitigation strategies. In order to overcome this limitation, the established mitigation actions
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will be incorporated into the work plans of the county employees. Any funding required for mitigation will be considered during the annual budgeting process in the County.
The Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) covers all aspects of emergency preparedness in Camden County. The EOP is an inclusive document with a wealth of information concerning all facets of emergency management. The mitigation actions in the Hazard Mitigation Plan will be integrated into the EOP as warranted.
With Camden County Emergency Management as the primary entity from implementation, it will be the priority of the management team to make sure that the plan is integrated into all long‐range planning efforts.
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Camden County Goals, Objectives and Jurisdictions and School Districts Actions (2015) Village Climax Mack's Village Camdenton
School School School School of Stoutland Osage Sunrise
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Jurisdiction as a community IV of of of of of III of Goals and of of V II
Objectives action item. Goal 1 Mitigation Planning ‐ Mitigate the effects of potential natural hazards in Camden County. Objective 1.1 Encourage Increased Analysis of Hazards and Vulnerabilities Facing Camden County 1.1.1 Investigate the vulnerability of the seasonal population to peak‐ season hazards 1.1.2 Conduct outreach programs that uses a direct mailing, door to door visits in certain areas, local media, and billboards advertising the use of Firewise risk analysis methodologies to better understand wildfire risk. 1.1.3 Determine need for stream gauges in creeks and streams without flood warning systems or
additional stream gauges in waterways with flood warning systems already in‐place Objective Encourage Increased Analysis of Hazards and Vulnerabilities Facing Camden County 1.2 1.2.1 Include policies regarding seasonal populations in future HMPs,
community plans, and emergency operations plans
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Camden County Goals, Objectives and Jurisdictions and School Districts Actions (2015) Village Climax Mack's Village Camdenton
School School School School of Stoutland Osage Sunrise
Springs Four Camdenton Lake Linn
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Objectives action item. 1.2.2 Encourage creation of heat wave, sinkhole, and other hazard event
annexes for inclusion in local emergency operations plans Goal 2 Mitigation Programs ‐ Protect Laclede County’s assets and populace through cost‐effective and tangible mitigation projects whenever financially feasible. Objective Work to Ensure At‐Risk, Elderly, and Low Income Residents (permanent and seasonal) have Adequate Resources to Respond to Hazards 2.1 Partner with community services 2.1.1 organizations, local businesses, local CERT teams to provide materials and volunteer labor to
assist at‐risk groups, low income residents, and the elderly in preparing their homes for high and medium risk hazards. Identify and adequately retrofit 2.1.2 suitable existing facilities with generators to serve as emergency X shelters during severe winter weather, heat waves, and other hazard events Objective As funding allows, repetitive flood loss properties and structures will be targeted for buyout. 2.2
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Camden County Goals, Objectives and Jurisdictions and School Districts Actions (2015) Village Climax Mack's Village Camdenton
School School School School of Stoutland Osage Sunrise
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Objectives action item. 2.2.1 Consider adopting ordinances, resolutions, or incentives encouraging the construction of safe rooms in new buildings where people live, work or congregate 2.2.2 Consider adopting ordinances, resolutions, or incentives encouraging the registration of safe rooms in new buildings where people live, work or congregate 2.2.3 Review and work with communities and home owners associations (HOA) to modify regulations/restrictions related to encouraging the installation of architectural features on
structures to minimize their susceptibility to fire, tornadoes (e.g., enclosing soffits, reducing the overhang of bay windows, eliminating wood shingles, use of hurricane ties, etc.) Objective Encourage Public Sector to Take Proactive Steps to Mitigate Community Risks 2.3
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Camden County Goals, Objectives and Jurisdictions and School Districts Actions (2015) Village Climax Mack's Village Camdenton
School School School School of Stoutland Osage Sunrise
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Creek of Stoutland Richland Village Village Camden
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Objectives action item. 2.3.1 Partner with area local governments to establish a mutual aid system for sand, salt and other X materials and their delivery resources (i.e., trucks, crews, etc.) 2.3.2 Work with area property owners, environmental groups, and other stakeholders to develop and implement flood mitigation strategies that include the restoration and/or sustainability of fish and wildlife habitats 2.3.3 Consider adopting policies requiring incorporation of safe
rooms/shelters in new public facility construction Goal 3 Mitigation Procedures ‐ Encourage continuity of operations of government and emergency services in a disaster. Objective Strengthen Critical Infrastructure and Facilities, and Develop Plans for Continued Operations 3.1 3.1.1 Upgrade key public buildings to include generators, and other back‐up systems to ensure critical governmental functions can continue
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Camden County Goals, Objectives and Jurisdictions and School Districts Actions (2015) Village Climax Mack's Village Camdenton
School School School School of Stoutland Osage Sunrise
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Creek of Stoutland Richland Village Village Camden
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Objectives action item. Encourage electric and 3.1.2 telecommunications utilities to
protect their existing infrastructure from the effects of Hazard Events Objective Encourage Adequate Capabilities Within Emergency Service Providers to Respond to Expected Severity of Natural Hazards 3.2 Identify funding sources to enhance the operational 3.1.4 capabilities and fire prevention programs of fire departments and fire protection districts; assist fire agencies with the development of grant applications 3.1.5 Identify alternative routes for key roads that regularly experience closures during hazard events Goal 4 Mitigation Public Awareness ‐ Increase public awareness of natural hazards that have the potential to impact Camden County. Objective Ensure Public is Educated About Risks and Ways to Protect Themselves 4.1
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Camden County Goals, Objectives and Jurisdictions and School Districts Actions (2015) Village Climax Mack's Village Camdenton
School School School School of Stoutland Osage Sunrise
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Creek of Stoutland Richland Village Village Camden
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Objectives action item. 4.1.1 Collect and disseminate public information materials that address hazard mitigation activities, available insurance, local ordinances, and evacuation information to permanent and seasonal residents at city hall, chambers of commerce, and other public locations 4.1.2 Host workshops, rent booths at local festivals, or participate in other community events in order
to educate public on ways to protect themselves and their property Objective Ensure Public Can Be Quickly Notified About Potential Natural Hazards 4.2 4.2.1 Develop adequate early warning system for tornadoes, floods, dam X failures, and other predictable hazard events Encourage residents to purchase NOAA weather radios 4.2.2
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Section 5: Plan Maintenance
5.1 Plan Evaluation and Update
[The plan maintenance process shall include a] section Requirement describing the method and schedule of monitoring,
§201.6(c)(4)(i): evaluating, and updating the mitigation plan within a five‐year cycle.
The Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan will be evaluated on an annual basis. Through a method of annual reviews and updates of this plan, the Camden County Commission, representatives of each jurisdiction and Camden County Emergency Management as well as staff from Lake of the Ozarks Council of Local Governments will meet to review the overall plan. Specifically focusing on the goals and action items to determine their relevance to changing situations within the county, as well as changes in state or federal policy and to make sure they are addressing current or expected conditions.
The group will review the risk assessment section of the plan and decide if the information should be updated or modified. Each party responsible for the various implementation actions will report on the status of their efforts, including which implementation processes worked well, any difficulties encountered, how coordination actions are proceeding, and which strategies should be revised.
FEMA requires all local hazard mitigation plans be updated on a five year time cycle. During this time frame based on our annual reviews, and updates will be a culmination of information that will be included in the final update.
5.2 Public Participation in the Plan Maintenance
[The plan maintenance process shall include a] Requirement discussion on how the community will continue public §201.6(c)(4)(iii): participation in the plan maintenance process.
Maintaining the planning team will be an important factor in the success of future updates. We will continue to work together to strengthen the team and encourage our current team members to continue to participate.
The Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2015 will be available at the Camden County Emergency Management office located at 12 VFW Road, Camdenton, MO 65020 and will also
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be published on Lake of the Ozarks Council of Local Governments website at www.loclg.org. All participating jurisdictions will have access to upload a digital copy on their websites as well.
The annual evaluation and update meetings will be posted as public meetings and will be posted in accordance with Missouri’s Sunshine Law (RSMo 610.010, 610.020, 610.023, and 610.024).
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