9.5 BOROUGH of HIGHTSTOWN This Section Presents the Jurisdictional Annex for the Borough of Hightstown

SECTION 9.5: BOROUGH OF HIGHTSTOWN

9.5 BOROUGH OF HIGHTSTOWN This section presents the jurisdictional annex for the Borough of Hightstown.

9.5.1 HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN POINT OF CONTACT The following individuals have been identified as the hazard mitigation plan’s primary and alternate points of contact.

Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact Henry Underhill, Administrator Debra Sopronyi, Borough Clerk/QPA 156 Bank Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520 156 Bank Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520 (609) 490-5100 ext. 701 (609) 490-5100 ext. 620 [email protected] [email protected]

9.5.2 MUNICIPAL PROFILE Hightstown Borough is located eastern Mercer County and encompasses an area of 1.24 square miles. It was incorporated on March 5, 1853. The Borough is completely surrounded by the Township of East Windsor. Rocky Brook flows through the center of the Borough. According to the U.S. Census, the 2010 population for the Borough was 5,494.

Growth/Development Trends The following table summarizes recent residential/commercial development since 2010 to present and any known or anticipated major residential/commercial development and major infrastructure development that has been identified in the next five years within the municipality. Refer to the maps in Section 9.5.8 of this annex which illustrate the hazard areas along with the location of potential new development.

Table 9.5-1. Growth and Development

Property or Type Known Development (e.g. Res., # of Units / Address and/or Block & Hazard Description/Status of Name Comm.) Structures Lot Zone(s) Development Recent Development from 2011 to Present None identified Known or Anticipated Development in the Next Five (5) Years RUG MILL JUST ENTERING MIXED UNKNOWN BANK STREET FLOODING PROPERTY PROPOSAL STAGE JUST ENTERING DOWNTOWN MIXED UNKNOWN ENTIRE DOWNTOWN FLOODING VISION STAGE * Only location-specific hazard zones or vulnerabilities identified.

9.5.3 NATURAL HAZARD EVENT HISTORY SPECIFIC TO THE MUNICIPALITY Mercer County has a history of natural and non-natural hazard events as detailed in Volume I, Section 5.0 of this plan. A summary of historical events is provided in each of the hazard profiles and includes a chronology of events that have affected the county and its municipalities. For the purpose of this plan update, events that have occurred in the county from 2008 to present were summarized to indicate the range and impact of hazard events in the community.

Information regarding specific damages at the municipal level, is presented in the table below. This summary is based on reference material or local sources. For further details on these and additional events, refer to Volume I, Section 5.0 of this plan.

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Table 9.5-2. Hazard Event History

FEMA Date(s) of Event Declaration # County Event Type (If Applicable) Designated? Summary of Damages/Losses March 13, 2010 High Wind N/A N/A YES Hurricane Irene led to the borough-wide damages. There was a loss of water to residents; the Borough interconnected with East Windsor Township to provide water. Route 33 (Main Street) was closed due to heavy flooding and bridge damage at Rocky Brook. Power was out for several days. The downtown business area was severely flooded. Residential properties along Main, Franklin, Manlove, and Maxwell Streets were August 26 – flooded as well. The flood gate controls at the dam was Hurricane September 5, DR-4021 Yes damaged. The water plant had major damage to its Irene 2011 pumps, electric, and generator – the facility flooded. At the advanced waste water treatment plant, there was major damage to the pumps and generator – the facility flooded. The Borough Hall/Police Department was flooded, the basement of the DPW building flooded (also used as the records archive room), and the lighting in the municipal lot flooded. The Borough requested public assistance for over $3 million for damages and overtime. Hurricane Sandy caused widespread power outages to October 26 – the Borough and numerous trees were downed due to Hurricane November 8, DR-4086 Yes strong winds. The Borough requested public assistance Sandy 2012 for approximately $135,600 for DPW overtime and debris removal.

9.5.4 HAZARD VULNERABILITIES AND RANKING The hazard profiles in Section 5.0 of this plan have detailed information regarding each plan participant’s vulnerability to the identified hazards. The risk ranking methodology is presented in Section 5.3. However, each municipality had the opportunity to adjust the final ranking based on municipal feedback. The following summarizes the hazard vulnerabilities and their ranking in the Borough of Hightstown. For additional vulnerability information relevant to this jurisdiction, refer to Section 5.0.

Hazard Risk/Vulnerability Risk Ranking The table below summarizes the hazard risk/vulnerability rankings of potential hazards for the Borough of Hightstown.

Table 9.5-3. Hazard Risk/Vulnerability Risk Ranking

Risk Ranking Probability Score Estimate of Potential Dollar Losses to of (Probability x Hazard Hazard type Structures Vulnerable to the Hazard a, c Occurrence Impact) Ranking b Dam Failure Damage estimate not available Occasional 24 High* Drought Damage estimate not available Frequent 30 Medium 100-Year MRP: $0 Earthquake 500-Year MRP: $800,631 Occasional 12 Low 2,500-Year MRP: $14,068,310 Flood 1% Annual Chance: $8,916,099 Frequent 18 Medium GBS Exposed to Landslide- Geologic $0 Occasional 12 Low Susceptible Areas: Hurricane 100-year MRP: $739,267 Frequent 48 High

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Table 9.5-3. Hazard Risk/Vulnerability Risk Ranking

Risk Ranking Probability Score Estimate of Potential Dollar Losses to of (Probability x Hazard Hazard type Structures Vulnerable to the Hazard a, c Occurrence Impact) Ranking b 500-year MRP: $11,008,923 Annualized: $60,351 Nor'Easter Damage estimate not available Frequent 48 High 100-Year MRP: $739,267 Severe Weather 500-year MRP: $11,008,923 Frequent 48 High Annualized: $60,351 Severe Winter 1% of GBS: $10,406,366 Frequent 51 High Weather 5% of GBS: $52,031,831 Estimated Value in the Wildfire Extreme, Very High, and $15,959,279 Frequent 18 Medium High Hazard Areas: Disease Damage estimate not available Frequent 36 High Outbreak Hazardous Damage estimate not available Frequent 42 High Materials Notes: GBS = General building stock; MRP = Mean return period. *The hazard ranking for the dam failure hazard was changed for the municipality due to the location of high hazard dams within the Borough. a. The general building stock valuation is based on the custom inventory generated for the County utilizing improved value. b. High = Total hazard priority risk ranking score of 31 and above Medium = Total hazard priority risk ranking of 20-30+ Low = Total hazard risk ranking below 20 c. Refer to Section 5.1 for further details on the loss methodology. Loss estimates for the severe storm and severe winter storm hazards are structural values only and do not include the estimated value of contents. Loss estimates for the flood and earthquake hazards represent both structure and contents. Potential flood loss estimates were generated using Hazus-MH and the 2012 FEMA DFIRM for the 1-percent annual chance event. For the geologic and wildfire hazards, the improved value and estimated contents of buildings located within the identified hazard zones is provided.

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Summary The following table summarizes the NFIP statistics for the Borough of Hightstown.

Table 9.5-4. NFIP Summary

# Severe # Policies in # Rep. Rep. Loss 1% Flood # Claims Total Loss Loss Prop. Prop. Boundary Municipality # Policies (1) (Losses) (1) Payments (2) (1) (1) (3) Hightstown 30 8 $290,924 0 0 5 Borough Source: FEMA Region 2, 2015 (1) Policies, claims, repetitive loss and severe repetitive loss statistics provided by FEMA Region 2, and are current as of 02/28/15. The total number of repetitive loss properties does not include the severe repetitive loss properties. The number of claims represents claims closed by 02/28/15. (2) Total building and content losses from the claims file provided by FEMA Region 2. (3) The policies inside and outside of the flood zones is based on the latitude and longitude provided by FEMA Region 2 in the policy file. Notes: FEMA noted that where there is more than one entry for a property, there may be more than one policy in force or more than one GIS possibility. A zero percentage denotes less than 1/100th percentage and not zero damages or vulnerability as may be the case. Number of policies and claims and claims total exclude properties located outside County boundary, based on provided latitude and longitude.

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Critical Facilities The table below presents the number of critical facilities, by type, in the community located in the effective FEMA flood zones (1% and 0.2% annual chance boundaries).

Table 9.5-5. Potential Flood Losses to Critical Facilities

1% Annual Chance 0.2% Annual Chance

Municipality Park Church Fire Government Park Police Hightstown Borough 1 1 1 1 1 1 Source: Mercer County; FEMA, 2012

Other Vulnerabilities Identified by Municipality According to the 2016 preliminary Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for Mercer County, Rocky Brook and the tributary of Timber Run account for all the naturally occurring surface water in the Borough. It is flanked to the north by the Millstone River and to the south and west by Big Bear Brook. The portion of Rocky Brook that is located within the Borough is heavily developed, especially below Peddie Lake dam. Peddie Lake has overtopped its banks several times and resulted in downstream flooding.

The hazard profiles in Section 5.0 of this plan have detailed information regarding each plan participant’s vulnerability to the identified hazards. Further, mitigation projects have been identified that may more specifically detail vulnerabilities in the community. There are no additional vulnerabilities identified at this time.

9.5.5 CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT This section identifies the following capabilities of the local jurisdiction:

 Planning and regulatory capability  Administrative and technical capability  Fiscal capability  Education/Outreach and Community classification  Self-Assessment of Capability  National Flood Insurance Program  Integration of Mitigation Planning into Existing and Future Planning Mechanisms

Planning and Regulatory Capability The table below summarizes the regulatory tools that are available to the Borough of Hightstown.

Table 9.5-6. Planning and Regulatory Tools

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Table 9.5-6. Planning and Regulatory Tools

Do you have this? (Yes/No) If Yes, date of Authority Code Citation and Comments Tool / Program adoption or (local, county, Dept. /Agency (Code Chapter, name of plan, (code, ordinance, plan) update state, federal) Responsible explanation of authority, etc.) Environmental Chapter 25 of the Borough Code, Stormwater Management Plan Yes, 2014 Local, State Commission Stormwater Management Plan Open Space Plan No Stream Corridor Management No Plan Watershed Management or No Protection Plan Yes (Partial), Planning and Economic Development Plan Local Main Street Redevelopment Plan 2006 Zoning Comprehensive Emergency Hightstown Borough Emergency Yes, 2015 OEM Management Plan Management Plan Mercer County Emergency Emergency Operation Plan Yes, 2012 OEM Operations Plan Post-Disaster Recovery Plan Yes, 2015 OEM Transportation Plan No Strategic Recovery Planning No Report Stony Brook Millstone Hightstown Borough Municipal Other Plans: Yes, 2010 Local Watershed Assessment Association Regulatory Capability State Uniform Construction Code Act Building Code Yes State & Local (N.J.S. 52:27D-119 et seq.) NJSA 40A:55D STATE & PLANNING Zoning Ordinance Yes, 2015 CHAPTER 28 OF BOROUGH LOCAL BOARD CODE STATE & PLANNING Chapter 27 – Subdivision and various Subdivision Ordinance Yes LOCAL BOARD chapters of borough code NFIP Flood Damage Federal, State, Code Chapter 24 – Flood Damage Yes Prevention Ordinance Local Enforcement Prevention NFIP: Cumulative Substantial No Damages NFIP: Freeboard Yes State, Local Growth Management No Ordinances Site Plan Review Construction/Insp Yes State, Local §28-23 – Site Plan Review Requirements ections Stormwater Management Environmental Yes Local Chapter 25 – Stormwater Control Ordinance Commission Municipal Separate Storm No Sewer System (MS4) Natural Hazard Ordinance No Post-Disaster Recovery No Ordinance

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Table 9.5-6. Planning and Regulatory Tools

Administrative and Technical Capability The table below summarizes potential staff and personnel resources available to the Borough of Hightstown.

Table 9.5-7. Administrative and Technical Capabilities

Is this in place? (Yes or Resources No) Department/ Agency/Position Administrative Capability Planning Board Yes Planning Board Mitigation Planning Committee No Environmental Board/Commission Yes Environmental Commission Open Space Board/Committee No Economic Development Commission/Committee No Maintenance Programs to Reduce Risk No Mutual Aid Agreements Yes Fire/Police/First Aid Technical/Staffing Capability Planner(s) or Engineer(s) with knowledge of land Yes Contracted Engineer and Planner development and land management practices Engineer(s) or Professional(s) trained in construction Yes Contracted Engineer/Construction Official practices related to buildings and/or infrastructure Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural Yes Contracted Engineer and Planner hazards NFIP Floodplain Administrator Yes George Chin, Code Enforcement Officer Surveyor(s) Yes Contracted Engineer Personnel skilled or trained in GIS and/or Hazus-MH Yes Contracted Engineer applications Scientist familiar with natural hazards No Emergency Manager Yes OEM Coordinator Grant Writer(s) Yes Contracted Staff with expertise or training in benefit/cost analysis Yes CFO Professionals trained in conducting damage assessments Yes Contracted Engineer

Fiscal Capability The table below summarizes financial resources available to the Borough of Hightstown.

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Table 9.5-8. Fiscal Capabilities

Accessible or Eligible to Use Financial Resources (Yes/No/Don’t Know) Community development Block Grants (CDBG, CDBG-DR) Yes Capital Improvements Project Funding Yes Authority to Levy Taxes for specific purposes Yes User fees for water, sewer, gas or electric service Yes Impact Fees for homebuyers or developers of new development/ homes Yes Stormwater Utility Fee No Incur debt through general obligation bonds Yes Incur debt through special tax bonds No Incur debt through private activity bonds No Withhold public expenditures in hazard-prone areas No Other Federal or State Funding Programs Yes Open Space Acquisition Funding Programs Yes Other Don’t Know

Education/Outreach and Community Classifications The table below summarizes education/outreach programs the community participates in and the classifications for community program available to the Borough of Hightstown.

Table 9.5-9. Education/Outreach and Community Classifications

Do you have/participate Classification Date Classified Program in this? (Yes/No) (if applicable) (if applicable) Community Rating System (CRS) No Building Code Effectiveness Grading Yes Borough Code Schedule (BCEGS) Public Protection (ISO Fire Protection Yes 5 2014 Classes 1 to 10) Storm Ready No Firewise No Disaster/Safety Programs in/for Schools Yes Annual Organizations with Mitigation Focus No (advocacy group, non-government) Police Department/Fire Public Education Program/Outreach Yes Department/Borough (through website, social media) Website Public-Private Partnerships No N/A = Not applicable; NP = Not participating

The classifications listed above relate to the community’s ability to provide effective services to lessen its vulnerability to the hazards identified. These classifications can be viewed as a gauge of the community’s capabilities in all phases of emergency management (preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation) and are used as an underwriting parameter for determining the costs of various forms of insurance. The CRS class applies to flood insurance while the BCEGS and Public Protection classifications apply to standard property insurance. CRS classifications range on a scale of 1 to 10 with class 1 being the best possible classification, and class 10 representing no classification benefit. Firewise classifications include a higher classification when the subject property is located beyond 1000 feet of a creditable fire hydrant and is within 5 road miles of a recognized Fire Station.

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Criteria for classification credits are outlined in the following documents:

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

Self-Assessment of Capability The table below provides an approximate measure of the Borough of Hightstown’s capability to work in a hazard- mitigation capacity and/or effectively implement hazard mitigation strategies to reduce hazard vulnerabilities.

Table 9.5-10. Self-Assessment of Capability

Degree of Hazard Mitigation Capability Limited (If limited, what are Area your obstacles?) Moderate High Planning and Regulatory Capability X Administrative and Technical Capability X Fiscal Capability X Funding Community Political Capability X Community Resiliency Capability X Capability to Integrate Mitigation into X Funding Municipal Processes and Activities.

National Flood Insurance Program

NFIP Floodplain Administrator (FPA) George Chin, Construction Official

Flood Vulnerability Summary The Borough does not maintain lists/inventories of properties that have been damaged by floods. During Hurricane Irene, all businesses in the downtown section of the Borough sustained damages and over 50 residential properties had damages. During Hurricane Sandy, two homes were damaged bytree damage. The FPAdoes not make substantial damage estimates and none were declared for recent events. It is unknown if there is an interest in mitigation.

Resources NFIP administration services the FPA provides to the Borough and its residents include permit reviews and inspections. However, the Borough does not provide any education or outreach to the community regarding floods hazards/risk or flood risk reduction. The FPA indicated that there are currently no barriers to running an effective floodplain management program in the Borough; however, he does not feel adequately supported or trained to fulfill the role as the FPA. He would consider attending continuing education and certification training on floodplain management if it were offered.

Compliance History The Borough is currently in good standing with the NFIP; however, it is unknown as to when the most recent compliance audit was conducted.

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Regulatory The Borough’s flood damage prevention ordinances meets the minimum requirements set by FEMA and the State.

Community Rating System The Borough does not participate in the CRS program but has considered joining and would attend seminar on CRS if it were offered locally.

Integration of Hazard Mitigation into Existing and Future Planning Mechanisms For a community to succeed in reducing long-term risk, hazard mitigation must be integrated into the day-to-day local government operations. As part of this planning effort, each community was surveyed to obtain a better understanding of their community’s progress in plan integration. A summary is provided below. In addition, the community identified specific integration activities that will be incorporated into municipal procedures.

Planning Hightstown Borough participates in planning initiatives, as opportunities arise and as funding permits. This allows the community to develop comprehensive regional and local guidelines to ensure appropriate development, strategizing, and enhancement of the Borough to benefit residents and local businesses.

The Borough of Hightstown released its Master Plan in 1998; however, it regularly reviews and reexamines the Master Plan for revisions and upgrades. The most recent amendment occurred in 2015, for downtown and lakeside improvements. The most recent re-examination occurred in 2014, and it includes history and progress, current circumstances (i.e., significant changes since the last revision), new planning policies, and the redevelopment policy. The 2014 Re-Examination recommends mitigating hazard prone areas in development and considers the impact of floods and floodplains, particularly because of the results of Hurricane Irene. Although the original Master Plan has Land Use and Open Space elements, most hazard planning and mitigation focuses have been incorporated into later revisions and re-examinations.

The Borough also has a Municipal Assessment, developed in 2010 by the Stony Brook Millstone Watershed Association. This assessment considers the current status of the waterways and water quality in the Borough, due to the importance of both for the community’s successful operations. The assessment resulted in several recommendations, all of which integrate well with hazard mitigation goals. These include:

 Preserve riparian corridors, existing greenways, and wildlife habitats  Preserve Hightstown’s history, historic structures, and historic character  Reduce stormwater runoff and flooding  Use small-scale mixed-use development  Visually enhance commercial development and redevelopment  Promote green building standards and other sustainable practices  Reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality

The Borough also created a Redevelopment Plan in 2004, which it updated in 2006. The Redevelopment Plan focuses on Main Street and acknowledges the importance of both remediating existing hazardous areas and considering floodways/stormwater.

The Borough’s concern over stormwater mitigation is also evidenced in its stormwater management plan, first written in 2005 and revised in 2005 and 2014. The Stormwater Management Plan complies with State regulations and addresses stormwater quantity and quality impacts by incorporating design and performance standards for new major development. The plan has multiple goals tied to hazard mitigation, and it also incorporates other municipal planning documents and reports in its development.

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Regulatory and Enforcement (Ordinances) The Borough has multiple codes and ordinances pertaining to the mitigation of hazards. These ordinances include the Building Code, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, Site Plan Review Requirements, and Stormwater Management Controls, as well as the establishment of several key boards and councils.

The municipal 2014/2015 ordinances are available on the Borough website: http://www.hightstownborough.com/borough-government/ordinances.

Operational and Administration The Borough of Hightstown has established a Board of Health, Environmental Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Housing Authority, Parks and Recreation, and Board of Planning and Zoning, all of which support land use decisions and public health/safety, as well as ensure compliance with regulations, codes, and the Master Plan.

The Borough is governed by a Mayor and six-member Council, as well as other municipal officials. The Borough has multiple departments to oversee the successful operations of the community. Public Works, the Police, Fire Prevention, and Emergency Management all play pivotal roles in maintaining a prepared and resilient jurisdiction.

Funding The Borough’s operating budget contains minimal provisions for expected repairs like snow removal and infrastructure repair after a storm or natural disaster. When possible, the Borough applies for State and Federal grant funds.

Additionally the Borough allocates funds for capital improvements. In 2015, the Borough appropriated almost $10,000 in loans for dam restoration. The Borough has also set aside funds for equipment purchases, water improvements, and sewer improvements.

Education and Outreach Borough of Hightstown staff attend trainings and classes sponsored by Mercer County Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management, Mercer County Planning Department, or by state and federal agencies, as able and in order to meet all professional requirements.

The Borough website contains education and outreach information on disasters and hazards for residents; specifically, it contains resources on stormwater management and emergency storm preparedness. Residents may also register for the Borough’s Swift911 Alert System and the Mercer County Emergency Notification System. The Borough does not currently maintain any social media platforms; however, a Downtown Hightstown Facebook pages exists, offering the Borough the opportunity to collaborate on outreach initiatives.

A screenshot of the Borough website on emergency management is provided below:

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Figure 9.5-1. Borough of Hightstown Storm Preparedness Webpage

9.5.6 MITIGATION STRATEGY AND PRIORITIZATION This section discusses past mitigations actions and status, describes proposed hazard mitigation initiatives, and prioritization.

Past Mitigation Initiative Status The following table indicates progress on the community’s mitigation strategy identified in the 2011 HMP. Actions that are carried forward as part of this plan update are included in the following subsection in its own table with prioritization. Previous actions that are now on-going programs and capabilities are indicated as such in the following table and may also be found under ‘Capability Assessment’ presented previously in this annex.

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Table 9.5-11. Past Mitigation Initiative Status

Description of Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. Status Description of Next Step(s) (In 2. If there was no progress, indicate what progress, obstacles/delays encountered? Next Step 1. If including action in the 2016 No 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action (Include in HMP, revise/reword to be more specific (as appropriate). Responsible progress, being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local 2016 HMP, 2011 Mitigation Action Party Complete) budget)? Discontinue) 2. If discontinue, explain why Engineering/drainage study to assess options to reducing The projects has been completed; OEM The project is 100% complete and funded flooding occurring at Municipal Complete Discontinue therefore, it will not be included in Coordinator through the municipal budget. Building located on North Main the 2016 plan update. Street. Engineering/drainage study to assess options to reducing The projects has been completed; Borough The project is 100% complete and funded flooding occurring at Hightstown Complete Discontinue therefore, it will not be included in Engineer through the municipal budget. Engine Company #1 located on the 2016 plan update. North Main Street. Engineering/drainage study to 1.Assessment Complete 1. Build flood retention wall assess options to reducing Borough 2.Actions recommended not completed due to Include in 2016 around water plant flooding occurring at municipal Complete Engineer lack of funding HMP 2. Install flood resistant doors at water plant located on Bank 3.Assessment funded by Borough Water Plant Street. Raise utilities in 25 flood prone Department properties located on Lincoln Ave, of Public 1. 0% complete Include in 2016 The Borough will include this No Progress Hagemont Ave, and Rockybrook Works 2.Funding obstacle HMP action in the 2016 HMP. Court. Supervisor Elevate sewage lift station above Department flood level located on Maxwell of Public 1. 0% complete Include in 2016 The Borough will include this No Progress Avenue. Works 2.Funding obstacle HMP action in the 2016 HMP. Supervisor Installation of check valve on Department storm water outflow pipe located of Public 1. 0% complete Include in 2016 The Borough will include this No Progress on Main Street. Works 2.Funding obstacle HMP action in the 2016 HMP. ‐ Supervisor Develop "All Hazards" public 1. 0% complete education and outreach program OEM Include in 2016 The Borough will include this No Progress 2.Funding and lack of sufficient personnel are for hazard mitigation and Coordinator HMP action in the 2016 HMP. an obstacle preparedness.

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Completed Mitigation Initiatives not Identified in the Previous Mitigation Strategy There are no additional mitigation projects/activities identified that have also been completed but were not identified in the previous mitigation strategy in the 2011 HMP.

Proposed Hazard Mitigation Initiatives for the Plan Update The County hosted a mitigation action workshop in November 2015 where the following FEMA publications were provided to all plan participants to use as a resource as part of the municipal comprehensive review of all possible activities and mitigation measures to address their hazards: FEMA 551 ‘Selecting Appropriate Mitigation Measures for Floodprone Structures’ (March 2007) and FEMA ‘Mitigation Ideas – A Resource for Reducing Risk to Natural Hazards’ (January 2013). In December 2015, the Borough participated in a second workshop led by FEMA Region 2 and NJOEM and was provided the results to the risk assessment to further assist with the identification of mitigation actions.

Table 9.5-12 summarizes the comprehensive-range of specific mitigation initiatives the Borough would like to pursue in the future to reduce the effects of hazards. Some of these initiatives may be previous actions carried forward for this plan update. These initiatives are dependent upon available funding (grants and local match availability) and may be modified or omitted at any time based on the occurrence of new hazard events and changes in municipal priorities. Both the four FEMA mitigation action categories and the six CRS mitigation action categories are listed in the table below to further demonstrate the wide-range of activities and mitigation measures selected.

As discussed in Section 6, 14 evaluation/prioritization criteria are used to complete the prioritization of mitigation initiatives. For each new mitigation action, a numeric rank is assigned (-1, 0, or 1) for each of the 14 evaluation criteria to assist with prioritizing your actions as ‘High’, ‘Medium’, or ‘Low.’ Table 9.5-13 summarizes the evaluation of each mitigation initiative, listed by Action Number.

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Table 9.5-12. Proposed Hazard Mitigation Initiatives y r

Applies to o n g e o

New y e i v r t t i o a t

and/or Lead and Sources a g C a g

i i e t Existing Hazard(s) Goals Support Estimated Estimated of S t t i i a R n Mitigation Initiative Structures* Mitigated Met Agencies Benefits Cost Funding Timeline Priority I M C C Hightstown Borough FEMA Hightstown Build Flood Retention Wall Water Existing Flood 1, 2 High High Mitigation Short Term High SIP PP Boro-1 around Water Plant Utility, Grants Engineer and Staff Hightstown Available Short Term / Dredging of Peddie Lake Existing Flood 1, 2 Borough Medium High High NSP NR Boro-2 Grants DOF Replace culvert under Bank Hightstown Borough, Available Street with a large culvert to Existing Flood 1, 2 Medium High Short Term High SIP PP Boro-3 DPW Grants speed water flow Hightstown FEMA Borough Mitigation Hightstown Install water tight doors at water Water Medium to Existing Flood 1, 2, 6 Low Grants, Short Term High SIP PP Boro-4 plant Utility, High Municipal Engineer Budget and Staff Dredge Rocky Brook and install FEMA Hightstown Public Medium to water retention wall along Existing Flood 1, 2 High Mitigation Long Term High NSP NR Boro-5 Works High borders of Rocky Brook Grants Hightstown Limit development in high New and Borough Municipal All All Medium Low On-Going Medium LPR PR Boro-5 hazard areas of the Borough Existing Engineer Budget Incorporate hazard resistant Hightstown construction standards into the New and Borough Municipal All All Medium Low On-Going Medium LPR PR Boro-6 design and location of projects in Existing Engineer Budget the Borough. Make hazard mitigation a priority Hightstown Borough Municipal when updating municipal N/A All All Medium Low On-Going Medium LPR PR Boro-7 Engineer Budget ordinances Work closely with the local Hightstown school district and assist with Borough Municipal N/A All All Medium Low On-Going Medium EAP PI Boro-8 community service projects for Engineer Budget the service organizations. Hightstown Offer training on best practices Borough Municipal N/A All All Medium Low On-Going Medium EAP PI Boro-9 for hazard mitigation Engineer Budget Study drainage into Peddie Lake Hightstown Municipal Short Term / from turnpike and upstream Existing Flood 1, 2, 4 Engineer Medium Low High LPR PR Boro-10 Budget DOF corridors FEMA Hightstown Raise utilities in 25 flood prone Department Medium to Short Term / Existing Flood 1, 2, 6 High Mitigation High SIP PP Boro-11 properties located on Lincoln of Public High DOF Grants

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Table 9.5-12. Proposed Hazard Mitigation Initiatives y r

Applies to o n g e o

New y e i v r t t i o a t

and/or Lead and Sources a g C a g

i i e t Existing Hazard(s) Goals Support Estimated Estimated of S t t i i a R n Mitigation Initiative Structures* Mitigated Met Agencies Benefits Cost Funding Timeline Priority I M C C Ave, Hagemont Ave, and Works Rockybrook Court. Supervisor Department Elevate sewage lift station above FEMA Hightstown of Public Medium to Short Term / flood level located on Maxwell Existing Flood 1, 2, 6 High Mitigation High SIP PP Boro-12 Works High DOF Avenue. Grants Supervisor Department Installation of check valve on FEMA Hightstown of Public Short Term / storm water outflow pipe located Existing Flood 1, 2, 6 Medium Medium Mitigation Medium SIP PP Boro-13 Works DOF on Main Street. Grants Supervisor ‐ Develop "All Hazards" public Municipal Hightstown education and outreach program New and OEM Budget, Short Term / LPR, PR, All All High Low High Boro-14 for hazard mitigation and Existing Coordinator Available DOF EAP PI preparedness. Grants Notes: Not all acronyms and abbreviations defined below are included in the table. *Does this mitigation initiative reduce the effects of hazards on new and/or existing buildings and/or infrastructure? Not applicable (N/A) is inserted if this does not apply.

Acronyms and Abbreviations: Potential FEMA HMA Funding Sources: Timeline: CAV Community Assistance Visit FMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program Short 1 to 5 years CRS Community Rating System HMGP Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Long Term 5 years or greater DPW Department of Public Works PDM Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program OG On-going program FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency RFC Repetitive Flood Claims Grant Program DOF Depending on funding FPA Floodplain Administrator (discontinued) HMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance SRL Severe Repetitive Loss Grant Program N/A Not applicable (discontinued) NFIP National Flood Insurance Program OEM Office of Emergency Management

Costs: Benefits: Where actual project costs have been reasonably estimated: Where possible, an estimate of project benefits (per FEMA’s benefit calculation methodology) Low < $10,000 has been evaluated against the project costs, and is presented as: Medium $10,000 to $100,000 Low= < $10,000 High > $100,000 Medium $10,000 to $100,000 High > $100,000 Where actual project costs cannot reasonably be established at this time: Low Possible to fund under existing budget. Project is part of, or can be part Where numerical project benefits cannot reasonably be established at this time: of an existing on-going program. Low Long-term benefits of the project are difficult to quantify in the short term. Medium Could budget for under existing work plan, but would require a Medium Project will have a long-term impact on the reduction of risk exposure to reapportionment of the budget or a budget amendment, or the cost of life and property, or project will provide an immediate reduction in the risk the project would have to be spread over multiple years. exposure to property.

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Costs: Benefits: High Would require an increase in revenue via an alternative source (i.e., High Project will have an immediate impact on the reduction of risk exposure to bonds, grants, fee increases) to implement. Existing funding levels are life and property. not adequate to cover the costs of the proposed project.

Mitigation Category:  Local Plans and Regulations (LPR) – These actions include government authorities, policies or codes that influence the way land and buildings are being developed and built.  Structure and Infrastructure Project (SIP)- These actions involve modifying existing structures and infrastructure to protect them from a hazard or remove them from a hazard area. This could apply to public or private structures as well as critical facilities and infrastructure. This type of action also involves projects to construct manmade structures to reduce the impact of hazards.  Natural Systems Protection (NSP) – These are actions that minimize damage and losses, and also preserve or restore the functions of natural systems.  Education and Awareness Programs (EAP) – These are actions to inform and educate citizens, elected officials, and property owners about hazards and potential ways to mitigate them. These actions may also include participation in national programs, such as StormReady and Firewise Communities CRS Category:  Preventative Measures (PR) - Government, administrative or regulatory actions, or processes that influence the way land and buildings are developed and built. Examples include planning and zoning, floodplain local laws, capital improvement programs, open space preservation, and storm water management regulations.  Property Protection (PP) - These actions include public activities to reduce hazard losses or actions that involve (1) modification of existing buildings or structures to protect them from a hazard or (2) removal of the structures from the hazard area. Examples include acquisition, elevation, relocation, structural retrofits, storm shutters, and shatter-resistant glass.  Public Information (PI) - Actions to inform and educate citizens, elected officials, and property owners about hazards and potential ways to mitigate them. Such actions include outreach projects, real estate disclosure, hazard information centers, and educational programs for school-age children and adults.  Natural Resource Protection (NR) - Actions that minimize hazard loss and also preserve or restore the functions of natural systems. These actions include sediment and erosion control, stream corridor restoration, watershed management, forest and vegetation management, and wetland restoration and preservation.  Structural Flood Control Projects (SP) - Actions that involve the construction of structures to reduce the impact of a hazard. Such structures include dams, setback levees, floodwalls, retaining walls, and safe rooms.  Emergency Services (ES) - Actions that protect people and property during and immediately following a disaster or hazard event. Services include warning systems, emergency response services, and the protection of essential facilities

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Table 9.5-13. Summary of Prioritization of Actions

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Mitigation e C l a o i s e

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Project Mitigation c l v e Medium s g o o c h m f s u t b d g e i o r r o n o i e i Number Action/Initiative o / Low L P P C T P L F E S A M T A O O T Hightstown Build Flood Retention Wall 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 9 High Boro-1 around Water Plant Hightstown Dredging of Peddie Lake 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 10 High Boro-2 Replace culvert under Bank Hightstown Street with a large culvert to 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 9 High Boro-3 speed water flow Hightstown Install water tight doors at 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 9 High Boro-4 water plant Dredge Rocky Brook and Hightstown install water retention wall 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 10 High Boro-5 along borders of Rocky Brook Hightstown Limit development in high 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 8 Medium Boro-5 hazard areas of the Borough Incorporate hazard resistant Hightstown construction standards into 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 8 Medium Boro-6 the design and location of projects in the Borough. Make hazard mitigation a Hightstown priority when updating 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 8 Medium Boro-7 municipal ordinances Work closely with the local Hightstown school district and assist with 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 8 Medium Boro-8 community service projects for the service organizations. Offer training on best Hightstown practices for hazard 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 8 Medium Boro-9 mitigation Study drainage into Peddie Hightstown Lake from turnpike and 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 10 High Boro-10 upstream corridors Raise utilities in 25 flood Hightstown prone properties located on 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 9 High Boro-11 Lincoln Ave, Hagemont Ave, and Rockybrook Court. Elevate sewage lift station Hightstown above flood level located on 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 9 High Boro-12 Maxwell Avenue.

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Table 9.5-13. Summary of Prioritization of Actions

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h c z m t t e o m a y e

Mitigation e C l a o i s e

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t c c o n a - l Action / l High / l c E e n r i i l i c l r e - S a e t a t

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Project Mitigation c l v e Medium s g o o c h m f s u t b d g e i o r r o n o i e i Number Action/Initiative o / Low L P P C T P L F E S A M T A O O T Installation of check valve on Hightstown storm water outflow pipe 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 7 Medium Boro-13 located on Main Street. Develop‐ "All Hazards" public Hightstown education and outreach 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 9 High Boro-14 program for hazard mitigation and preparedness. Note: Refer to Section 6 which contains the guidance on conducting the prioritization of mitigation actions.

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9.5.7 FUTURE NEEDS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND RISK/VULNERABILITY None at this time.

9.5.8 HAZARD AREA EXTENT AND LOCATION Hazard area extent and location maps have been generated for the Borough of Hightstown that illustrate the probable areas impacted within the municipality. These maps are based on the best available data at the time of the preparation of this plan, and are considered to be adequate for planning purposes. Maps have only been generated for those hazards that can be clearly identified using mapping techniques and technologies, and for which the Borough of Hightstown has significant exposure. Figure 9.5-2 and Figure 9.5-3 illustrate the hazard area extent for the municipality.

9.5.9 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS None at this time.

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Figure 9.5-2. Borough of Hightstown Hazard Area Extent and Location Map 1

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Figure 9.5-3. Borough of Hightstown Hazard Area Extent and Location Map 2

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Action Number: Hightstown Boro-1 Mitigation Action/Initiative: Build Flood Retention Wall around Water Plant

Assessing the Risk

Hazard(s) addressed: Flooding Specific problem being Flooding of critical infrastructure – public water supply mitigated: Evaluation of Potential Actions/Projects

1. Build dike around water plant Actions/Projects Considered (name of project and reason 2. Raise structure – not feasible per Engineer for not selecting): 3. Relocate water plant – unable to move wells

Action/Project Intended for Implementation Description of Selected Build dike around water plant Action/Project Action/Project Category SIP

Goals/Objectives Met Prevent failure and contamination of water plant during flooding Applies to existing and/or new existing development; or not applicable Benefits (losses avoided) Avoid loss of water service and contamination of water supply

Estimated Cost High ($100,000 +)

Priority* High

Plan for Implementation Responsible/Lead Hightstown Borough Water Utility Agency/Department Local Planning Mechanism Engineer and Staff

Potential Funding Sources FEMA mitigation grant

Timeline for Completion short

Reporting on Progress

Date of Status Report/ Date: 1/1/16 Report of Progress Progress on Action/Project: avert flooding

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Action Number: Hightstown Boro-1 Mitigation Action/Initiative: Build Flood Retention Wall around Water Plant

Numeric Rank Criteria (-1, 0, 1) Provide brief rationale for numeric rank when appropriate Life Safety 0

Property Protection 1 Critical infrastructure

Cost-Effectiveness 1 Less costly than repairs

Technical 1 Easy to Engineer

Political 1 Keep public water supply safe

Legal 0

Fiscal 1 Prevents large loss

Environmental 0

Social 1 Prevent loss if water

Administrative 1

Multi-Hazard 0

Timeline 1 Waiting for grant

Local Champion 0 Other Community 1 Prevent damage from flooding Objectives Total 9 Priority High (High/Med/Low)

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Action Number: Hightstown Boro-2 Mitigation Action/Initiative: Dredge Peddie Lake

Assessing the Risk

Hazard(s) addressed: Flooding of public property Specific problem being Flooding of state highway, downtown businesses, firehouse and Borough Hall mitigated: Evaluation of Potential Actions/Projects

1. Divert water – no way to accomplish Actions/Projects Considered (name of project and reason 2. Do nothing – current problem continues for not selecting): 3. Dredge lake – selected project

Action/Project Intended for Implementation Description of Selected Dredging of existing lake will lessen flooding Action/Project Action/Project Category NSP

Goals/Objectives Met Reduce loss of property and threat to life Applies to existing and/or new existing development; or not applicable Benefits (losses avoided) Reduce flood hazard

Estimated Cost High ($100,000 +)

Priority* High

Plan for Implementation Responsible/Lead Hightstown Borough Agency/Department Local Planning Mechanism Engineer/NJDEP

Potential Funding Sources grants

Timeline for Completion Short Term / DOF

Reporting on Progress

Date of Status Report/ Date: 1/1/16 Report of Progress Progress on Action/Project: avert flooding

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Action Number: Hightstown Boro-2 Mitigation Action/Initiative: Dredge Peddie Lake

Numeric Rank Criteria (-1, 0, 1) Provide brief rationale for numeric rank when appropriate Life Safety 1 Will control flooding Property Protection 1 Will control flooding Cost-Effectiveness 1 Water must for his way, so retaining it helps Technical 1 No new design or structures Political 1 No new easements Legal 0 Fiscal 0 Environmental 1 DEP Permit needed Social 1 Administrative 1 Multi-Hazard 1 Protects life and property Timeline 0 Local Champion 0 Other Community 1 Reduce flooding and maintain water quality and quality of life Objectives Total 10 Priority High (High/Med/Low)

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Action Number: Hightstown Boro-3 Mitigation Action/Initiative: Replace Culvert under Bank Street

Assessing the Risk Hazard(s) addressed: Flooding Specific problem being mitigated: Flooding of Rocky Brook Evaluation of Potential Actions/Projects

Actions/Projects Considered 1. Dredge – cannot access with equipment (name of project and reason for 2. Close Road – roadway cannot be abandoned not selecting): 3. Action/Project Intended for Implementation Description of Selected Replace culvert under Bank Street with a large culvert to speed water flow Action/Project Action/Project Category SIP Goals Met Eliminate property damage from flood Applies to existing and or new existing development, or not applicable Benefits (losses avoided) Avoid property damage and threat to public safety Estimated Cost High ($100,000+) Priority* High Plan for Implementation Responsible Organization Hightstown Borough Local Planning Mechanism Engineer Potential Funding Sources Grants

Timeline for Completion medium Reporting on Progress Date of Status Report/ Date: 1/1/16 Report of Progress Progress on Action/Project: Seeking funding

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Action Number: Hightstown Boro-3 Mitigation Action/Initiative: Replace Culvert under Bank Street

Numeric Rank Criteria (-1, 0, 1) Provide brief rationale for numeric rank when appropriate Life Safety 1 Reduce flooding of streets and buildings Property 1 Reduce flooding of streets and buildings Protection Cost-Effectiveness 1 Prevent infrastructure and building damage Technical 1 Eliminate construction of new services Political 0 Legal 0 Fiscal 1 Reduce flooding and repairs Environmental 0 Social 1 Prevents disruption Administrative 1 Multi-Hazard 1 Flooding leads to numerous losses of infrastructure and services Timeline 0 Agency Champion 0 Other Community 1 Reduces risk of flooding to buildings and infrastructure Objectives Total 9 Priority High (High/Med/Low)

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Action Number: Hightstown Boro-4 Mitigation Action/Initiative: Install Water Tight Doors at Water Plant

Assessing the Risk Hazard(s) addressed: Flooding Specific problem being mitigated: Keep flood waters out of water plant Evaluation of Potential Actions/Projects

Actions/Projects Considered 1. Move function – not possible per Engineer (name of project and reason for 2. Raise structure – not possible per Engineer not selecting): 3. Install water tight doors Action/Project Intended for Implementation Description of Selected Install water tight doors at water plant Action/Project Action/Project Category SIP Goals Met Preserve critical infrastructure Applies to existing and or new existing development, or not applicable Benefits (losses avoided) Avoid damage to pumps and electric Estimated Cost Low Priority* High Plan for Implementation Responsible Organization Hightstown Borough Water Utility Local Planning Mechanism Engineer Potential Funding Sources FEMA mitigation grants/Budget

Timeline for Completion short Reporting on Progress Date of Status Report/ Date: 1/1/16 Report of Progress Progress on Action/Project: Seeking funding

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Action Number: Hightstown Boro-4 Mitigation Action/Initiative: Build Flood Retention Wall around Water Plant

Numeric Rank Criteria (-1, 0, 1) Provide brief rationale for numeric rank when appropriate Life Safety 0 Property 1 Critical infrastructure Protection Cost-Effectiveness 1 Less costly than repairs Technical 1 Easy to Engineer Political 1 Keep public water supply safe Legal 0 Fiscal 1 Prevents large loss Environmental 0 Social 1 Prevent loss if water Administrative 1 Multi-Hazard 0 Timeline 1 Waiting for grant Agency Champion 0 Other Community 1 Prevent damage from flooding Objectives Total 9 Priority High (High/Med/Low)

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Action Number: Hightstown Boro-5 Mitigation Action/Initiative: Dredge and Install Water Retention Wall at Rocky Brook

Assessing the Risk Hazard(s) addressed: Flooding Specific problem being mitigated: Keep water in stream Evaluation of Potential Actions/Projects

Actions/Projects Considered 1. Dike length of stream (name of project and reason for 2. Raise bridge not selecting): 3. Enlarge culvert Action/Project Intended for Implementation Description of Selected Dredging will restore capacity of stream Action/Project Action/Project Category NSP Goals Met Eliminate property damage Applies to existing and or new existing development, or not applicable Benefits (losses avoided) Avoid property damage and threat to public safety Estimated Cost High ($100,000+) Priority* High Plan for Implementation Responsible Organization Hightstown Borough Local Planning Mechanism Planning Board/Engineer/DEP Potential Funding Sources FEMA mitigation grants

Timeline for Completion long Reporting on Progress Date of Status Report/ Date: 1/1/16 Report of Progress Progress on Action/Project: Seeking funding to prepare plan

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Action Number: Hightstown Boro-5 Mitigation Action/Initiative: Dredge and Install Water Retention Wall at Rocky Brook

Numeric Rank Criteria (-1, 0, 1) Provide brief rationale for numeric rank when appropriate Life Safety 1 Reduce flooding of streets and buildings Property 1 Reduce flooding of streets and buildings Protection Cost-Effectiveness 0 Technical 1 Eliminate construction of new services Political 1 People want a solution Legal 1 No new easements Fiscal 0 Environmental 1 Keeps water in existing water way Social 1 Prevents disruption Administrative 0 Multi-Hazard 1 Flooding leads to numerous losses of infrastructure and services Timeline 1 Agency Champion 0 Other Community 1 Will also make stream more attracting (Greenway and park borders stream) Objectives Total 10 Priority High (High/Med/Low)

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Action Number: Hightstown Boro-11 Mitigation Action/Initiative: Raise utilities in 25 flood prone properties located on Lincoln Ave, Hagemont Ave, and Rockybrook Court.

Assessing the Risk

Hazard(s) addressed: Flooding of public property Specific problem being Flooding of state highway, downtown businesses, firehouse and Borough Hall mitigated: Evaluation of Potential Actions/Projects Raise utilities in 25 flood prone properties located on Lincoln Ave, 1. Actions/Projects Hagemont Ave, and Rockybrook Court. Considered (name of 2. Do nothing – current problem continues project and reason for not selecting): 3. No other feasible options were identified

Action/Project Intended for Implementation Description of Selected Raise utilities in 25 flood prone properties located on Lincoln Ave, Hagemont Action/Project Ave, and Rockybrook Court. Action/Project Category SIP

Goals/Objectives Met 1, 2, 6 Applies to existing and/or new development; or not Existing applicable Benefits (losses avoided) Medium to High

Estimated Cost High

Priority* High

Plan for Implementation Responsible/Lead DPW Supervisor Agency/Department Local Planning Mechanism Capital Improvements, Stormwater Management

Potential Funding Sources FEMA Mitigation Grants with local cost share

Timeline for Completion Short Term / DOF

Reporting on Progress Date of Status Report/ Date: Report of Progress Progress on Action/Project:

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Action Number: Hightstown Boro-11 Mitigation Action/Initiative: Raise utilities in 25 flood prone properties located on Lincoln Ave, Hagemont Ave, and Rockybrook Court.

Numeric Rank Criteria (-1, 0, 1) Provide brief rationale for numeric rank when appropriate Life Safety 1 Reduce the risk of power loss to residents Property Protection 1 Protect utilities in this area of the Borough Cost-Effectiveness 1 Technical 1 Political 1 Legal 0 Fiscal 0 Need to seek grant funding Environmental 0 Social 1 Administrative 1 Multi-Hazard 0 Timeline 1 Local Champion 0 Other Community 1 Objectives Total 9 Priority High (High/Med/Low)

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Action Number: Hightstown Boro-12 Mitigation Action/Initiative: Elevate sewage lift station above flood level located on Maxwell Avenue.

Assessing the Risk

Hazard(s) addressed: Flood Specific problem being Sewage lift station floods on Maxwell Ave. mitigated: Evaluation of Potential Actions/Projects

Actions/Projects 1. Elevate sewage lift station above flood level located on Maxwell Avenue. Considered (name of 2. Do nothing – current problem continues project and reason for not selecting): 3. No other feasible options were identified

Action/Project Intended for Implementation Description of Selected Elevate sewage lift station above flood level located on Maxwell Avenue. Action/Project Action/Project Category SIP

Goals/Objectives Met 1, 2, 6 Applies to existing and/or new development; or not Existing applicable Benefits (losses avoided) Medium to High

Estimated Cost High

Priority* High

Plan for Implementation Responsible/Lead DPW Supervisor Agency/Department Local Planning Mechanism Capital Improvements, Stormwater Management

Potential Funding Sources FEMA Mitigation Grants with local cost share

Timeline for Completion Short Term / DOF

Reporting on Progress Date of Status Report/ Date: Report of Progress Progress on Action/Project:

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Action Number: Hightstown Boro-12 Mitigation Action/Initiative: Elevate sewage lift station above flood level located on Maxwell Avenue.

Numeric Rank Criteria (-1, 0, 1) Provide brief rationale for numeric rank when appropriate Life Safety 0 Property Protection 1 Protect sewage lift station in this area of the Borough Cost-Effectiveness 1 Technical 1 Political 1 Legal 0 Fiscal 0 Need to seek grant funding Environmental 0 Social 1 Administrative 1 Multi-Hazard 0 Timeline 1 Local Champion 0 Other Community 1 Objectives Total 9 Priority High (High/Med/Low)

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Action Number: Hightstown Boro-13 Mitigation Action/Initiative: Installation of check valve on storm water outflow pipe located on Main Street.

‐ Assessing the Risk

Hazard(s) addressed: Flood Specific problem being Need check valve on stormwater outflow pipe on Main Street mitigated: Evaluation of Potential Actions/Projects Installation of check valve on storm water outflow pipe located on Main 1. Actions/Projects Street. Considered (name of ‐ 2. Do nothing – current problem continues project and reason for not selecting): 3. No other feasible options were identified

Action/Project Intended for Implementation Description of Selected Installation of check valve on storm water outflow pipe located on Main Street. Action/Project Action/Project Category SIP ‐

Goals/Objectives Met 1, 2, 6 Applies to existing and/or new development; or not Existing applicable Benefits (losses avoided) Medium

Estimated Cost Medium

Priority* Medium

Plan for Implementation Responsible/Lead DPW Supervisor Agency/Department Local Planning Mechanism Capital Improvements, Stormwater Management

Potential Funding Sources FEMA Mitigation Grants with local cost share

Timeline for Completion Short Term / DOF

Reporting on Progress Date of Status Report/ Date: Report of Progress Progress on Action/Project:

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Action Number: Hightstown Boro-13 Mitigation Action/Initiative: Installation of check valve on storm water outflow pipe located on Main Street.

Numeric ‐ Rank Criteria (-1, 0, 1) Provide brief rationale for numeric rank when appropriate Life Safety 0 Property Protection 1 Cost-Effectiveness 1 Technical 1 Political 1 Legal 0 Fiscal 0 Need to seek grant funding Environmental 0 Social 0 Administrative 1 Multi-Hazard 0 Timeline 1 Once grant funding obtained, project will be completed within five years Local Champion 0 Other Community 1 Objectives Total 7 Priority Medium (High/Med/Low)

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