City of Bartlesville, Oklahoma

2016 Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

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Flanagan & Associates, LLC 233 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update Acknowledgements

The City of Bartlesville Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update was made possible by a Hazard Mitigation Grant through Oklahoma Emergency Management from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and local funding from Washington County and the City of Bartlesville. The Plan was prepared under the direction of the Washington County Commissioner’s Office, the Bartlesville City Council, with the participation and assistance of numerous agencies, organizations, and individuals, including:

City of Bartlesville Administration Mayor...... Tom Gorman City Manager ...... Ed Gordon Executive Assistant...... Elaine Banes Grants Administrator ...... Nancy Warring City Attorney ...... Jerry Maddux Administrative Director/CFO ...... Mike Bailey Engineering &Water Utilities Director...Terry Lauritsen

Bartlesville City Council

Councilor Ward 1...... Ted Lockin Councilor Ward 2...... John Kane Councilor Ward 3...... Tod Gorman Councilor Ward 4...... Doann Nguyen Councilor Ward 5...... Dale Copeland

Hazard Mitigation Advisory Committee Emergency Manager...... Kary Cox Project Manager...... Nancy Warring Mayor...... Tom Gorman City Manager ...... Ed Gordon Fire Department ...... Dustin Angle Chief Financial Officer ...... Mike Bailey Fire Chief ...... John Banks Director, Community Development...... Lisa Beeman Capt., Police Dept...... Rocky Bevard Safety Engineer...... Dave Breibeck Member, MAPC...... Allen Bretz Member, MAPC...... Gary Collins Architect ...... Harry Compton, AIA Vice Mayor, City Council...... Dale Copeland Reporter, KWON Radio ...... Diane Coston

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 234 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update Lifespan Health Care, Inc...... Tim Enders TriCounty Tech...... Tami Garcia Police Reserve...... Lloyd Guatney Director, Public Works ...... Keith Henry Past Chair, BHM Plan Comm...... Laura Higbee Police Chief ...... Tom Holland Fire Dept...... Bill Hollander Police Dept...... Lt. Kevin Ickleberry City Council, MAPC...... John Kane Reporter, Examiner...... Kelcey King Director, Engineering...... Terry Lauritsen. P.E. Chief Building Official ...... Robert McGuire EM Coordinator, Phillips Med. Cntr...... Dot Mohr City Council...... Doann Nugyen Fire Dept...... Billy Phillips Fire Dept...... Michael Remington Code Enforcement ...... Larry Silver Osage Nation ...... Bobby Tallchief Lifespan ...... Kathy Vaughn Building Inspection Project Engineer .....Daryl Worley Building Inspections ...... Trey Yankovich

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 235 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update 4.1 Bartlesville

The City of Bartlesville is the County seat of Washington County. The City incorporates 22.7 square miles in central Washington County, at the intersection of US Hwy 60 and US Hwy 75. Bartlesville is the main component of the Bartlesville Micropolitan area, and is considered part of the Tulsa Combined Statistical Area (CSA) by the United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Bartlesville is the home of Phillips 66 and ConocoPhillips companies, and the location is shown in Figure 4.1-1. Figure 4.1-2 shows the base map of Bartlesville. 4.1.1 Introduction Figure 4.1–1: Town of Bartlesville Locator Map 4.1.1.1 Geography Latitude: 36.73782° N Longitude: 95.94823° W GNIS ID: 2409792 The City of Bartlesville is located in Washington County, in Northeast Oklahoma, about 40 miles north of Tulsa. Bartlesville had a 2010 Census population of 35,750 and a 2013 population estimate of 36,258. The Bartlesville Public Schools offers pre-K through 12th grade education services at ten separate schools. Total enrollment is over 6,000 students. Bartlesville Public Schools is discussed in more detail in Section 5.2. 4.1.1.2 History Bartlesville was officially incorporated on January 15, 1897. George Keeler’s oil discovery leads to the first commercial oil well in Oklahoma on April 15, 1897. The Nellie Johnstone No. 1 blew in as a gusher. Governor Haskell declared Bartlesville a first class city in 1907, and the City’s charter was approved in 1910. The city’s growth is indissolubly linked with the production of oil and gas. Frank and L. E. Phillips founded Phillips Petroleum Company on January 13, 1917. It is now part of ConocoPhillips, the company continues to be Bartlesville's largest employer and one of the nation's top oil companies. Bartlesville became the seat of Washington County when Oklahoma became a state, and has continued to be the economic and population center of the county. By 1920, the population of Bartlesville had grown to 14,417, and the city covered 2.2 square miles. By 1928, the population had grown to 15,000, and by 1950, to 19,228, and the city had spread to 3.25 sq. mi. In 1970, the population had expanded to 29,683 over 9.3 sq. mi., in 1990 its population was 34,256 and the city covered 21.2 sq. mi, and in 2000 the population was reported at 34,748 and the city’s boundaries included 22.42 sq. mi. Bartlesville has experienced steady growth throughout its history, though changes to the international oil industry has caused companies in those industries to cut back on staff in the area. 4.1.1.3 Cultural and Historical Properties Bartlesville has six identified sites on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Bartlesville Downtown Historic District, LaQuinta Inn, Nellie Johnstone No. 1 oil well, the Old Washington County Courthouse, Frank Phillips Home, and the Price Tower.

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 236 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update Figure 4.1–2: City of Bartlesville Base Map

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 237 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update 4.1.1.4 Demographics According to the 2010 Census, the City of Bartlesville had a total population of 35,750, a 2.8% increase from the 2000 population of 34,748, with 14,977 households and 9,739 families. The average household size was 2.34 persons and average family size 2.90. The median resident age was 38.7 years. Median household income was $48,864, and the median home value was $111,500. Because elderly and low-income populations may be more vulnerable to some hazards, a map, showing the distribution of the population aged 65 and older, is presented in Figure 4.1-3 and the distribution of individuals living in poverty in Figure 4.1-4. Table 4.1-1 presents key demographic information regarding the City of Bartlesville. Table 4.1–1: City of Bartlesville Demographics

Subject Number %

Total Population 35,750 100.0% Under 5 years old 2,394 6.7% Under 18 years old 8,442 23.6% 65 years and older 6,314 17.7% White 27,204 76.1% Native American 3,019 8.4% African-American 1,092 3.1% Asian 495 1.4% Hispanic 2,112 5.9% Other 1,828 5.1% Source: 2010 U.S. Census 4.1.1.5 Lifelines See Chapter 1.2.5 for an explanation of Lifelines. Bartlesville Utility Systems Electrical System Bartlesville’s electric power is provided by AEP/Public Service Company of Oklahoma. Water Service Water service is provided by Bartlesville Water. Water is drawn from Hulah and Hudson Lakes, and the District has emergency supplies in Copan Lake and Caney River. Bartlesville Water District provides much of the water to rural water districts throughout Washington County and neighboring jurisdictions. Since the droughts in the early 2000’s, the city has sought to increase its water rights and capabilities to procure, treat, and distribute water. Copan Lake management policies have been altered to allow for increased water security for the water district. The City has undertaken an aggressive public information program on drought conditions and the importance of water conservation. Chapter 2 contains more information on the existing conditions of the city. The City is currently undergoing negations to purchase additional water from Copan Lake and has a plan in place for a supply line. In addition, a redesign of the sewer treatment discharges will allow for an indirect potable water reuse system. Other future plans include a water leak detection/repair program, dredging, and increased outreach through social media. Natural Gas Bartlesville’s gas service is provided by Oklahoma Natural Gas.

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 238 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update Figure 4.1–3: City of Bartlesville Distribution of Persons Ages 65 and Older Figure 4.1–4: City of Bartlesville Distribution of Persons Living at or Below the Poverty Level

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 239 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update Wastewater Treatment The City of Bartlesville’s Chickasaw Wastewater Treatment Facility treats 7 million gallons per day, and it is operated by Veolia Water North America. Telephone & Cable Communications and Media Services Telephone service to Bartlesville is provided by SBC. Television/Cable service is provided by Cable One Inc. The newspaper serving the area is the Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise. For more detailed media information, see Section 2.2.1, Public Information Infrastructure. Transportation Systems Highways & Major Roads The City of Bartlesville is situated at the intersection of US Highway 60 and US Highway 75. US Highway 75 connects Bartlesville to Interstate Highway 44, approximately 40 miles south. Bus Lines and Taxi Service CityRide (of Cimarron Public Transit) provides affordable transportation for families and individuals who do not have their own means of transportation. The hours of operation are 7:30 am to 5:30 pm and rides are available by appointment. • Bartlesville’s Bus Service is provided from 310 S. Osage Avenue in Dewey, OK by Jefferson Lines, which provides service throughout the Midwestern states. The community is also served by United Cab, with offices located at 2512 Centre Road, Bartlesville. Railway The South Kansas-Oklahoma (SKOL) runs through the City of Bartlesville. Airports The City of Bartlesville is served by two airports, including: • Bartlesville Municipal Airport provides general aviation and regional business service. It has one 6,200 foot runway. • Tulsa International Airport is located approximately 40 miles south of Bartlesville. American Airlines, Continental, Delta, Northwest and Southwest offer both passenger and freight services. On average, 167 aircraft are based at the field with an average of 79 operations per day. This is Tulsa’s primary commercial airport. TIA also houses the 138th Fighter Wing of the Air National Guard and is the global maintenance headquarters for American Airlines.

Three private airports are located in the Bartlesville area: • Flying Eagle Estates Airport is located 7 mile southeast of Bartlesville. • Jane Phillips Heliport is operated for private medical use. • Hi-Way Airport is located 3 miles northeast of Bartlesville. 4.1.1.6 Economy According to the 2013 American Community Survey, 60% of Bartlesville’s population over the age of 16 years is in the labor force and only 3.6% are unemployed. Of the people employed, about 83% are private wage and salary workers, 12.3% are government workers, and 4.6% are self-employed in unincorporated businesses. The median household income in 2013 was $48,864 and the median family income was $60,040.

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 240 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update 4.1.1.7 Development According to the Washington County Assessor’s Office, there are 15,117 properties with improvements within the City of Bartlesville, with a total value, adjusted for fair market value $1,539,402,580. Table 4.1-2 summarizes the available information from the Assessor’s office. According to the 2013 American Community Survey, there were 16,834 residential units in Bartlesville. The majority (53.8%) of the housing stock available in Bartlesville was constructed prior to 1970. Single-family detached housing comprises the vast majority of the market, 80.2%. Multi- family units, including single family attached housing, comprises about 18% of the units, and the census also reported 309 mobile homes (1.8%). The City of Bartlesville maintains a planimetrics GIS file of building foot prints. According to that file, the city has 24,081 buildings, including 22,223 residential structures, 1,663 commercial structures, 180 tanks, and 15 structures of unidentified types. The Caney River flows through Bartlesville, splitting the city into two halves. The river’s broad flood plain presents a wide area that is not developable. The western portion of the city contains the historic downtown area, including the railway. Highway 75 runs through the eastern portion of the city, connecting it to Tulsa to the South. This area contains many newer development patterns, such as highway commercial strips and cul-de-sac residential neighborhoods. In 1957, the City of Bartlesville and Washington County jointly created the Bartlesville Metropolitan Area and the Bartlesville Metropolitan Planning Commission. This established a three mile buffer surrounding the city that utilized its codes and zoning ordinances to ensure that neighboring developments worked in conjunction with those within the city. In 2015, the county did not renew the agreement, and the City of Bartlesville formed the City Planning Commission to oversee planning within the city. Now, developments bordering the city’s limits do not need to conform to the City’s zoning and permitting regulations. Future annexations could include buildings that do not conform to the City’s guidelines and zoning land uses. Table 4.1–2: Bartlesville Parcels, Value and Type

Improvement Type Number Value

Agricultural 16 $1,881,205 Residential 13,940 $1,138,358,524 Commercial 927 $336,768,882 Tax Exempt 232 $62,122,437 Total 15,115 $1,539,131,048 Source: Washington County Assessor Data, 2014 Future Development Plans From 2000 through 2010, Bartlesville’s population grew by 1,002 individuals, a 2.88% increase. The 2013 estimates have continued this trend, estimating the population size at 36,258 people. Future growth areas outside of currently developed areas are focused on the eastern edge of the city, and can be seen in Figure 4.1-5. Since the previous plan, several areas have been developed and were removed from the previous future development map. Future developments will share the surrounding area’s site-specific vulnerabilities and the overall jurisdiction’s vulnerabilities to general hazards. Bartlesville utilizes zoning, comprehensive planning, and master planning to help guide and encourage the development of the city’s neighborhoods. These plans were considered throughout the planning process.

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 241 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update Figure 4.1–5: City of Bartlesville Future Growth Areas

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 242 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update Growth Trends The direction of Bartlesville’s growth is primarily to the northeast and southeast, where undeveloped areas are already in the community’s fenceline. The City of Bartlesville has about 3.35 square miles (2,147 acres) within its city limits that have been identified as areas for potential future development. A “fenceline” is a narrow strip of annexed land around the perimeter of an area of un-annexed land that a community identifies and claims for future growth to protect the area for annexation. The growth areas will all continue to be subject to general natural hazards, such as tornadoes, lightning, hail, winter storms, extreme heat, drought, wildfires, and earthquakes. Dam failures are not a problem for these future growth areas, since they are on the opposite side of the community from the significant 100-year floodplains. The multi-hazard mitigation measures identified and recommended in this plan should lessen the impacts of natural hazards on future development and population of the community. 4.1.1.8 Critical Facilities Critical facilities are usually classified as those facilities vital to the health, safety, and welfare of the community and that are especially important following hazard events, or as those facilities that, if put out of operation by any cause, would have a broadly adverse impact on the community as a whole. This may also include buildings designated as emergency shelters, schools, childcare centers, senior citizen centers, major medical facilities, disability centers, and City Hall. Since 9/11, FEMA has also added banks and other major financial institutions to their critical facilities list. Bartlesville's facilities are subdivided into three categories: • Critical Facilities - Washington County facilities, Federal facilities, City facilities (City Hall, police stations, fire stations, vehicle and equipment storage facilities, hospitals and emergency operations centers) public and private utility facilities that are vital and are needed for disaster response activities, maintaining or restoring normal services to affected areas before, during and after an event; • Necessary Facilities - Financial institutions, schools, nursing homes, and housing likely to contain occupants who may not be sufficiently mobile to avoid death or injury during a disaster; • Vulnerable Facilities - Child Care Centers, nursing homes and Special Needs facilities. The City of Bartlesville’s critical facilities are summarized in Table 4.1-3, necessary facilities are summarized in 4.1-4 and vulnerable facilities are summarized in 4.1-5, and are shown in Figures 4.1-6, 4.1-7 and 4.1-8. The City of Bartlesville considers all city buildings critical for the management of the city, especially during a disaster or time of emergency. Bartlesville’s City buildings are included in the list of critical facilities. To reduce the vulnerability of buildings to natural hazards, Bartlesville has adopted building codes that include actions to mitigate damages from high wind and tornado events. Table 4.1–3: Bartlesville Critical Facilities

ID Name Address Type

C4 Washington County Courthouse / Jail 420 S Johnstone Ave County C5 Washington County EOC 3931 SE Adams Rd County C6 Washington County Health Dept. 5121 SE Jacquelyn Lane County C7 Washington County Sheriff Office 420 S Johnstone Ave County C10 Emergency Management Warehouse 3931 SE Frank Phillips Blvd County 1 USPS – Bartlesville – Downtown 615 SW Jennings Ave Federal

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2 USPS – East Side Station 3900 SE Green Country Rd Federal 3 National Guard Armory 1816 Hensley Blvd State 4 Bartlesville City Hall 401 S Johnstone Ave City 5 Bartlesville City Operations Center SW Adams Blvd & Margarite Ave City 6 Bartlesville Police Station / Jail 100 E Hensley Blvd Police 7 Bartlesville Central Fire Station 601 S Johnstone Ave Fire 8 Bartlesville Fire Station #2 Virginia & Hensley Fire 9 Bartlesville Fire Station #3 100 S Madison Blvd Fire 10 Bartlesville Fire Station #4 3501 SE Price Road Fire 11 Ambulance Barn 501 S Quapaw Medical 12 American Red Cross Offices 601 SW Jennings Medical 13 Jane Phillips Medical Center 3500 SE Frank Phillips Blvd Medical 14 Lifespan Medical Clinic 414 E 4th Medical 15 8th Street Lift Station 955 E 8th St Utilities 16 12th Place Lift Station 12th & Choctaw Utilities 17 Cherokee Hills Lift Station 1418 N3960 Rd Utilities 18 Chickasaw Lift Station 285 N Comanche Ave Utilities 19 Circle Mountain Lift Station Circle Mountain Rd & SW Mountain Rd Utilities 20 Comanche Lift Station 1131 E Tuxedo Blvd Utilities 21 Dewey Lift Station 23rd & Dewey Pl Utilities 22 Golf Course Lift Station Kane Hill Dr Utilities 23 Herrick Lift Station Virginia Ave & Herrick St Utilities 24 Hillcrest Lift Station Hillcrest Dr & Skyline Rd Utilities 25 Hughes-Fisher Lift Station 533 N Fenway Ave Utilities 26 Limestone Lift Station 3398 N3960 Rd Utilities 27 Maple Lift Station 505 W 18th St Utilities 28 Nebraska Lift Station 4536 Nebraska St Utilities 29 Polaris Lift Station Polaris Dr & Skyline Pl Utilities 30 Shawnee Lift Station 1616 S Shawnee Ave Utilities 31 Tuxedo Lift Station Beck Dr & Gravel Rd Utilities 32 Virginia Lift Station Virginia Ave Utilities 33 Woodland Lift Station 2605 SE Adams Rd Utilities 34 Wastewater Treatment Plant 1089 E Tuxedo Blvd Utilities 35 Bison Water Tower SE Bison Rd between Adams & Nowata Utilities 36 Circle Mountain Water Tank & Pump Station Circle Mountain Rd & SW Mountain Rd Utilities 37 Indiana Pump Station 349 Young Ave Utilities 38 Madison Water Tank & Pump Station 704 N3980 Rd Utilities 39 Mound Pump Station Sunset & Lupa Utilities 40 Radar 1 Pump Station Bartlesville Rd Utilities 41 Southport Water Tower 3210 SE Washington Blvd Utilities 42 Water Tower Sunset & Cudahy Utilities 43 Water Treatment Plant & Tanks 235 Hudson Lake Road Utilities 44 AT&T Eastside Central Office 5701 SE Adams Blvd Utilities 45 AT&T Westside Central Office 174 Silas St Utilities 46 CableOne 4127 SE Nowata Rd Utilities

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 244 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update ID Name Address Type

47 PSO – Electrical Substation 1369 SE Frank Phillips Blvd Utilities 48 Public Service of Oklahoma (PSO) 311 Comanche Ave Utilities 49 Verdigris Valley Electric Substation Limestone & SE Bison Utilities 50 Toalston Pump Station & Water Towers 3710 US 60 Utilities 51 Will Rogers Complex 4620 E Frank Phillips Blvd Educational

Table 4.1–4: Bartlesville Necessary Facilities

ID Name Address Type

52 Truity 501 S Johnstone Ave Financial 53 Truity 2612 SE Washington Financial 54 Armstrong Bank 3651 SE Nowata Rd Financial 55 Arvest Bank 100 SE Frank Phillips Blvd Financial 56 Arvest Bank 2626 Mission Financial 57 Arvest Bank 4225 SE Adams Blvd Financial 58 BancFirst 300 SE Frank Phillips Blvd Financial 59 Bank of Oklahoma 3815 SE Frank Phillips Blvd Financial 60 Bank of Oklahoma 422 S Dewey Ave Financial 61 Bank of Oklahoma 2501 SE Washington Financial 62 Central National Bank 1902 SE Washington Financial 63 Home National Bank 4224 SE Adams Blvd Financial 64 Home National Bank 601 W Hensley Blvd Financial 65 Home National Bank 3081 SE Washington Financial 66 Oklahoma Federal Credit Union 3900 SE Adams Blvd Financial 67 Osage Federal Bank 3309 Frank Phillips Blvd Financial 68 Hoover Elementary School 512 SE Madison Educational 69 Jane Phillips Elementary School 1500 SW Rogers Educational 70 Kane Elementary School 801 SE 13th St Educational 71 Ranch Heights Elementary School 5100 SE David Dr Educational 72 Wayside Elementary School 3000 SE Wayside Dr Educational 73 Wilson Elementary School 245 NE Spruce Educational 74 Central Middle School 408 SE 9th St Educational 75 Madison Middle School 5900 SE Baylor Dr Educational 76 Central Middle School (Temporary) 500 SE Madison Educational 77 Bartlesville High School 1700 SE Hillcrest Dr Educational 78 Bartlesville Public Schools Bus Barn 805 SE 13th St Educational 79 Tri-County Tech. Center 6101 SE Nowata Rd Educational 80 Oklahoma Wesleyan University 2201 Silverlake Rd Educational 81 Rogers State University – Bartlesville 401 S Dewey Ave Educational 82 St. John Catholic School 121 W 8th St Educational 83 Education Service Center 1100 S Jennings Educational 84 Frank Phillips Home 1107 S Cherokee Historic 85 La Quinta 2201 Silverlake Rd Historic 86 Nellie Johnstone No. 1 Johnstone Park Historic 87 Old Washington County Courthouse 400 SE Frank Phillips Blvd Historic 88 Price Tower 510 Dewey Ave Historic

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 245 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update ID Name Address Type

89 House @ 1554 SW Rogers 1554 SW Rogers Historic 90 Washington Regional Medical Center 412 SE Frank Phillips Blvd Historic

Table 4.1–5: Bartlesville Vulnerable Facilities

ID Name Address Type

91 Oak Park Facility 200 Forrest Park Rd Church 92 1st Christian ECN 520 SE Osage Child Care 93 ABC-123 Learning Center 900 E Frank Phillips Child Care 94 Bartlesville East I HS 117 NE Cholwell Child Care 95 Bartlesville East II HS 3618 E Tuxedo Blvd Child Care 96 Bartlesville Summer SAC 512 SE Madison Child Care 97 Bartlesville West HS 401 SW Cass Child Care 98 Concern CLC 1225 SW 5th St Child Care 99 Delaware CDC 5100 E Tuxedo Blvd Child Care 100 East Cross Early Childhood Center 820 SE Madison Child Care 101 First Friends 505 SE Dewey Child Care 102 Good Sheppard Preschool 810 SE Washington Child Care 103 Hoover Part-Time Program 512 SE Madison Child Care 104 Jane Phillips Part-Time Program 1500 SW Rogers Child Care 105 Kane Part-Time Program 801 SE 13th Child Care 106 Kiddie Kampus LC 219 N Seminole Ave Child Care 107 Kids First 500 S Johnstone Child Care 108 Lollipop Land 3322 NE Indiana Child Care 109 Montessori Academy 318 NE Debell Child Care 110 Ranch Heights Part-Time Program 5100 SE David Dr Child Care 111 Redeemer Lutheran MDO 3700 Woodland Rd Child Care 112 Robins Nest CC 1333 E Tuxedo Blvd Child Care 113 Safari Kids, LLC 127 SE Chickasaw Child Care 114 Swan Lake Center 4041 SE Sheridan Rd Child Care 115 The Zoo CC & LC 3851-G E Tuxedo Blvd Child Care 116 Tri-County Tech CDC 6101 SE Nowata Rd Child Care 117 Wayside SAC 3000 SE Wayside Child Care 118 Wesleyan Kiddie College 1780 Silver Lake Rd Child Care 119 Wilson Part-Time Program 245 NE Spruce Child Care 120 Avondale Cottage 6710 SE Adams Blvd Special Needs 121 Bartlesville Care Center 3434 SE Kentucky Pl Special Needs 122 Green Country Village 1027 SE Swan Dr Special Needs 123 Heritage Villa 1244 Woodland Loop Special Needs 124 Brookdale Bartlesville North 5420 SE Adams Blvd Special Needs 125 Brookdale Bartlesville South 3737 SE Camelot Dr Special Needs 126 Tallgrass Estates 2633 SE Mission Rd Special Needs 127 Adams PARC 6006 SE Adams Blvd Special Needs

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 246 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update Figure 4.1–6: City of Bartlesville Critical Facilities Map

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 247 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update Figure 4.1–7: City of Bartlesville Necessary Facilities Map

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 248 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update Figure 4.1–8: City of Bartlesville Vulnerable Facilities Map

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 249 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update 4.1.2 Existing Mitigation Measures and Capabilities The following described plans and procedures have been reviewed and incorporated into this plan where appropriate. 4.1.2.1 Land Use Management See Section 2.3.6 for a general description of Land Use Management. Building Codes: The City of Bartlesville has a proactive building code enforcement and permitting department. In addition to the normal array of ICC building codes, the City also requires permits for storm shelters and has recently adopted the ICC 500-2014 storm shelter building codes. Building Permits/Building Inspections: Bartlesville requires building permits and inspections. The City also works with home builders to ensure they understand codes and the permitting process. Capital Improvements: The City’s Engineering Department utilizes Capital Improvement Planning to prioritize projects based on need and funding availability. Planned Capital Projects for Hazard Mitigation: The Engineering Department has projects identified in Stormwater Master Drainage Plans that are included in the Capital Improvement Plan. • Planned Property Protection Projects: Some identified projects include stormwater drainage improvements that will protect Bartlesville properties. Comprehensive Plan: Bartlesville’s Comprehensive Plan was last updated in 1999. In addition, the City has an Economic Development Plan (2010), Historic Preservation Plan (2007), Strategic Plan (2013), Affordable Housing Plan (2008), Downtown Implementation Plan (2009), and West Bartlesville Redevelopment Plan (2011). Planning and/or Zoning Board: Bartlesville utilizes zoning and an array of planning to guide the City’s operations and development. Zoning Code: The City maintains an updated zoning code and map. Floodplain Management: Bartlesville enforces FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) floodplain maps within its jurisdiction. The City has a special permitting process for buildings located within the SFHA, which includes requirements for elevation certificates. The City has various policies in place to monitor the floodway and prevent development from increasing flood depths. The City has a Floodplain Management Plan and Master Drainage Plan for the entire jurisdiction and Stormwater Master Drainage Plans for six identified basins. These basin plans were produced in 2004, and the City plans to update them in the near future. Bartlesville’s engineering department utilizes the plans in conjunction with up-to-date modeling data and techniques to identify and prioritize stormwater projects. As of this writing, one conveyance project has been approved by voters, and the department has more projects pending. There is a Zero Rise Provision for new developments or fill within the SFHA. Large developments may be required to conduct hydrological studies on the impact of their projects. • Floodplain Manager: Bartlesville’s current Floodplain Manager is Terry Lauritsen. • National Flood Insurance Program: Bartlesville has participated in the NFIP since 1980. The 2010 Plan update reported 381 policies in force. As of December 2014, there were 323 policies in force in Bartlesville (see Table 4.1-6). The City also has 19 repetitive loss properties.

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 250 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update Table 4.1–6: Flood Insurance Statistics for Bartlesville

Flood Insurance as of 12/31/2014

Flood Insurance Policies in Force 323 Amount of Flood Insurance in Force $50,851,000 Paid Premiums $259,593 Total Number of Losses Paid 271 Total Amount of Loss Payments $5,054,139.26 Source: FEMA Policy and Claim Statistics Community Rating System: The CRS program helps coordinate flood-related activities within participating jurisdictions. Bartlesville has participated in CRS since 1992 and is currently a Class 7 Community. The Class 7 rating earns a 15% discount for flood insurance on properties within the SFHA and a 5% discount for those outside the SFHA. CRS activities within Bartlesville include: • Repetitive Loss Plan • Floodplain Management Plan Update • Outreach Program Strategy • Critical Facility Identification • Open Space Provision • Drainage Maintenance Program • Zero-Rise Provision 4.1.2.2 Emergency Services and Management Ambulance Service: Bartlesville Ambulance Service provides ambulance services and is supported by Bartlesville Fire Department. Emergency Manager: Emergency Management is shared between Washington County and the City of Bartlesville. Kary Cox currently serves as Emergency Manager. Emergency Operations Plan: Bartlesville utilizes the same EOP as Washington County. Fire Protection: Bartlesville Fire Department currently has 63 fire suppression employees distributed among four stations. All fire suppression personnel are certified First Responder D and Fire Fighter 1. The Department currently has an ISO rating of 4, which is quite good, and mutual aid agreements with all other departments in the county, along with several neighboring jurisdictions in Tulsa, Nowata and Osage counties. • Central Fire Station is located at 601 S. Johnstone and houses two Engine Companies and a Battalion Chief. Minimum Staffing for this Station is seven personnel, including two Captains, two Equipment Operators, two Fire Fighters and one Battalion Chief. • Station 2 is located at 100 S. Virginia and houses one Engine Company with a minimum staffing of three, including one Captain, one Equipment Operator and one Fire Fighter. • Station 3 is located at 100 SE Madison Blvd. and houses one Engine Company with a minimum staffing of three, including one Captain, one Equipment Operator and one Fire Fighter. • Station 4 is located at 3501 SE Price Rd. and houses one Engine Company with a minimum staffing of three, including one Captain, one Equipment operator and one Fire Fighter. Bartlesville’s Fire Department has the following equipment: • Six Pump Engines, including three 1,000 GPM, two 1,500 GPM, and one 1,750 GPM. The trucks are also equipped with generators and scene lighting capabilities.

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 251 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update • Two Ladder Trucks • One Elevated Platform • Two Mini-Pumpers • Two Grass Pumpers • One Pickup Truck • Two Sedans • One Rescue Boat • Rescue tools, consisting of a power unit, spreaders and cutters. Two sets have a 36" ram. • 44 SCBA's with 66 spare bottles • One Scott breathing air compressor with a 6 bottle cascade system • One Set of Res-Q Jacks • One Rescue Trailer equipped with Scene Lights, two Generators, Cutting Torch and Rope Rescue Equipment. Bartlesville Fire Department has participated in formal smoke detector distribution and installation programs in the past, and assists residents with installation when requested. The Department has strong ties with Bartlesville Public Schools and provides outreach and education programs to students. The Department also works with both the City and Bartlesville Public Schools in building and critical facility inspections, monitoring fire drills, identifying evacuation routes, and instruction on the proper use of fire extinguishers. FireWise Program: Bartlesville does not participate in the FireWise Program. Hospitals: Jane Phillips Medical Center, located at 3500 SE Frank Phillips Blvd, is the primary general hospital in the region. The hospital employs almost 100 physicians and nearly 800 other health care workers, and offers a full range of medical services. In 2014, the hospital recorded 35,692 emergency room visits. Law Enforcement: Bartlesville has a police force that provides a wide array of law enforcement and public safety services to the city. 4.1.2.3 Notifications StormReady Program: Bartlesville, along with Washington County, participates in the NWS StormReady Program. See Chapter 2 for more information. Warning Systems: Bartlesville has an extensive network of Warning Sirens and is in the process of updating old sirens and removing redundant ones. Figure 4.1-9 shows the City’s warning sirens and their coverage. 4.1.2.4 Planning Process The Hazard Mitigation Citizens Committee met monthly during the planning process to review progress, identify issues, receive task assignments, and advise the consultants. A list of Citizens Committee participants and public meetings dates are presented in Chapter 3. Refer to Appendix C for meeting agendas.

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 252 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update Figure 4.1–9: Bartlesville Warning Sirens

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 253 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update 4.1.3 Natural and Man-Made Hazards Hazards Table 4.1-7 shows the Critical, Necessary and Vulnerable Facilities exposure to each hazard identified in this plan. General natural hazards, such as Severe Winter Storms, High Wind, Tornado, Lightning, Hailstorm, Extreme Heat, Drought, Earthquake, and Urban Fires affect all communities in Washington County randomly and equally, and are addressed in Chapter 3. If a general hazard has had an impact on an individual community, however, it will be described in subsections 4.1.3.1 through 4.1.3.9. Site-specific hazards, such as Flooding, Dam Failures, Expansive Soils, Wildfires, Fixed-Site Hazardous Materials and Transportation-Hazardous Materials are addressed for each community in subsections 4.1.3.10 through 4.1.3.15, summarized in subsection 4.1.3.16 and shown on the map in Figure 4.1-18. Table 4.1–7: City of Bartlesville Critical Facilities’ Hazard Exposure

General Hazards Site-Specific Hazards

Map Facility Name ID Flood Wildfire Drought Tornado Lightning Hailstorm High Wind Urban Fire Earthquake Dam Failure Extreme Heat Expansive Soil Transportation- Fixed Site HazMat Hazardous Materials Severe Winter Storm Washington County Courthouse / X X X X X X X X X X X X C4 Jail (old) C5 Washington County EOC X X X X X X X X X X C6 Washington County Health Dept. X X X X X X X X X X Washington County Sheriff/ X X X X X X X X X X X X C7 Admin Emergency Management X X X X X X X X X X X X C10 Warehouse 1 USPS – Bartlesville – Downtown X X X X X X X X X X X X 2 USPS – East Side Station X X X X X X X X X X 3 National Guard Armory X X X X X X X X X X X X X 4 Bartlesville City Hall X X X X X X X X X X X X Bartlesville City Operations X X X X X X X X X X X X 5 Center 6 Bartlesville Police Station / Jail X X X X X X X X X X X X X 7 Bartlesville Central Fire Station X X X X X X X X X X X X 8 Bartlesville Fire Station #2 X X X X X X X X X X X X X 9 Bartlesville Fire Station #3 X X X X X X X X X X 10 Bartlesville Fire Station #4 X X X X X X X X X X 11 Ambulance Barn X X X X X X X X X X X X 12 American Red Cross Offices X X X X X X X X X X X X 13 Jane Phillips Medical Center X X X X X X X X X X X 14 Lifespan Medical Clinic X X X X X X X X X X X 15 8th Street Lift Station X X X X X X X X X X X X 16 12th Place Lift Station X X X X X X X X X X X X X 17 Cherokee Hills Lift Station X X X X X X X X X X X X

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Map Facility Name ID Flood Wildfire Drought Tornado Lightning Hailstorm High Wind Urban Fire Earthquake Dam Failure Extreme Heat Expansive Soil Transportation- Fixed Site HazMat Hazardous Materials Severe Winter Storm 18 Chickasaw Lift Station X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 19 Circle Mountain Lift Station X X X X X X X X X X 20 Comanche Lift Station X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 21 Dewey Lift Station X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 22 Golf Course Lift Station X X X X X X X X X X X X X 23 Herrick Lift Station X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 24 Hillcrest Lift Station X X X X X X X X X X X X X 25 Hughes-Fisher Lift Station X X X X X X X X X X X 26 Limestone Lift Station X X X X X X X X X X X X 27 Maple Lift Station X X X X X X X X X X X X X 28 Nebraska Lift Station X X X X X X X X X X 29 Polaris Lift Station X X X X X X X X X X X X X 30 Shawnee Lift Station X X X X X X X X X X X X X 31 Tuxedo Lift Station X X X X X X X X X X X X X 32 Virginia Lift Station X X X X X X X X X X X X X 33 Woodland Lift Station X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 34 Wastewater Treatment Plant X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 35 Bison Water Tower X X X X X X X X X X X Circle Mountain Water Tank & X X X X X X X X X X X 36 Pump Station 37 Indiana Pump Station X X X X X X X X X X X X X Madison Water Tank & Pump X X X X X X X X X X X 38 Station 39 Mound Pump Station X X X X X X X X X X X 40 Radar 1 Pump Station X X X X X X X X X X X 41 Southport Water Tower X X X X X X X X X X 42 Water Tower X X X X X X X X X X X 43 Water Treatment Plant & Tanks X X X X X X X X X X X X 44 AT&T Eastside Central Office X X X X X X X X X X 45 AT&T Westside Central Office X X X X X X X X X X X X 46 CableOne X X X X X X X X X X X X 47 PSO û Electrical Substation X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Public Service of Oklahoma X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 48 (PSO) Verdigris Valley Electric X X X X X X X X X X X X X 49 Substation Toalston Pump Station & Water X X X X X X X X X X 50 Towers 51 Will Rogers Complex X X X X X X X X X X X X 52 Truity X X X X X X X X X X X X 53 Truity X X X X X X X X X X X

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Map Facility Name ID Flood Wildfire Drought Tornado Lightning Hailstorm High Wind Urban Fire Earthquake Dam Failure Extreme Heat Expansive Soil Transportation- Fixed Site HazMat Hazardous Materials Severe Winter Storm 54 Armstrong Bank X X X X X X X X X X 55 Arvest Bank X X X X X X X X X X X X 56 Arvest Bank X X X X X X X X X X X 57 Arvest Bank X X X X X X X X X 58 BancFirst X X X X X X X X X X X X 59 Bank of Oklahoma X X X X X X X X X X X X 60 Bank of Oklahoma X X X X X X X X X X X X 61 Bank of Oklahoma X X X X X X X X X X X 62 Central National Bank X X X X X X X X X X 63 Home National Bank X X X X X X X X X 64 Home National Bank X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 65 Home National Bank X X X X X X X X X X X X X 66 Oklahoma Federal Credit Union X X X X X X X X X X X 67 Osage Federal Bank X X X X X X X X X X X 68 Hoover Elementary School X X X X X X X X X 69 Jane Phillips Elementary School X X X X X X X X X X 70 Kane Elementary School X X X X X X X X X X X X 71 Ranch Heights Elementary School X X X X X X X X X X 72 Wayside Elementary School X X X X X X X X X 73 Wilson Elementary School X X X X X X X X X X 74 Central Middle School X X X X X X X X X X X 75 Madison Middle School X X X X X X X X X X Central Middle School X X X X X X X X X X X 76 (Temporary) 77 Bartlesville High School X X X X X X X X X X X X X Bartlesville Public Schools Bus X X X X X X X X X X X X X 78 Barn 79 Tri-County Technology Center X X X X X X X X X X X X 80 Oklahoma Wesleyan Univeristy X X X X X X X X X X X X Rogers State University û X X X X X X X X X X X X 81 Bartlesville 82 St. John Catholic School X X X X X X X X X X X X 83 Education Service Center X X X X X X X X X X X 84 Frank Phillips Home X X X X X X X X X X 85 La Quinta X X X X X X X X X X 86 Nellie Johnstone No. 1 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Old Washington County X X X X X X X X X X X 87 Courthouse 88 Price Tower X X X X X X X X X X X X 89 House @ 1554 SW Rogers X X X X X X X X X X X 90 Washington Regional Medical X X X X X X X X X

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Map Facility Name ID Flood Wildfire Drought Tornado Lightning Hailstorm High Wind Urban Fire Earthquake Dam Failure Extreme Heat Expansive Soil Transportation- Fixed Site HazMat Hazardous Materials Severe Winter Storm Center 91 Oak Park Facility X X X X X X X X X X 92 1st Christian ECN X X X X X X X X X X X X 93 ABC-123 Learning Center X X X X X X X X X X 94 Bartlesville East I HS X X X X X X X X X X 95 Bartlesville East II HS X X X X X X X X X X 96 Bartlesville Summer SAC X X X X X X X X X 97 Bartlesville West HS X X X X X X X X X X X X 98 Concern CLC X X X X X X X X X X X X 99 Delaware CDC X X X X X X X X X X East Cross Early Childhood X X X X X X X X X X X 100 Center 101 First Friends X X X X X X X X X X X X 102 Good Sheppard Preschool X X X X X X X X X X 103 Hoover Part Time Program X X X X X X X X X 104 Jane Phillips Part Time Program X X X X X X X X X X 105 Kane Part-Time Program X X X X X X X X X X X X 106 Kiddie Kampus LC X X X X X X X X X X X X X 107 Kids First X X X X X X X X X X X X 108 Lollipop Land X X X X X X X X X X X X 109 Montessori Academy X X X X X X X X X X X X Ranch Heights Part Time X X X X X X X X X X 110 Program 111 Redeemer Lutheran MDO X X X X X X X X X X 112 Robins Nest CC X X X X X X X X X X X X X 113 Safari Kids, LLC X X X X X X X X X X 114 Swan Lake Center X X X X X X X X X X 115 The Zoo CC & LC X X X X X X X X X X X 116 Tri County Tech CDC X X X X X X X X X X X X 117 Wayside SAC X X X X X X X X X 118 Wesleyan Kiddie College X X X X X X X X X X X 119 Wilson Part Time Program X X X X X X X X X X 120 Avondale Cottage X X X X X X X X X X X 121 Bartlesville Care Center X X X X X X X X X X X 122 Green Country Village X X X X X X X X X X X 123 Heritage Villa X X X X X X X X X X X 124 Brookdale Bartlesville North X X X X X X X X X X 125 Brookdale Bartlesville South X X X X X X X X X X X 126 Tallgrass Estates X X X X X X X X X X X 127 Adams PARC X X X X X X X X X

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 257 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update Table 4.1-8 displays hazard information where there is community-specific data, as shown in the maps in this section. Table 4.1–8: City of Bartlesville Hazard Impacts

Area Percent of Improved Estimated Market Impacted Hazard (Sq. Area Parcels Value Population mi) Impacted

Floods 4.12 1,591 $94,999,962 18.10% 1,578 Highly Expansive Soils 13.84 10,189 $899,861,220 60.81% 22,428 Wildfire 11.99 6,311 $637,731,120 52.68% 10,849 Dam Failure 6.65 4,463 $313,071,768 29.22% 6,101 Tier II Hazardous Materials, ¼ Mile 4.22 3,043 $276,765,225 18.54% 3,392 Transportation Hazardous Materials-Highway 6.06 6,171 $559,850,614 26.63% 10,007 Transportation Hazardous Materials-Rail Railroad 1.42 2,449 $189,177,760 6.24% 3,749

4.1.3.1 Severe Winter Storm History of Events During the period 1999 through 2013, the NCDC database recorded 35 winter storm events impacting the county. Due to the widespread impact of these events, it is assumed that they also affected the City of Bartlesville. Since the previous Bartlesville plan, two winter storms have resulted in Presidential disaster declarations (DR-1883 in 2010 and DR-1985 in 2011). Both of these storms resulted in widespread snow accumulation and greatly reduced transportation throughout the city and county. Winter storms from December 8, 2007 through January 3, 2008 left many Bartlesville residents and critical facilities without power. Reports indicated that the Bartlesville hospital utilized emergency back up generators to maintain operations during the event. Impact/Vulnerability Bartlesville is the largest city in Washington County, and its downtown area has several large corporate facilities. Loss of power or transportation can seriously impact the local economy, and if an event has an extended impact it can cause serious stress on local critical facilities and infrastructure. Bartlesville residents are not at as high a risk of becoming isolated as rural residents. Ice accumulation can down power lines, creating direct threats to human lives and wellbeing, as well as disrupting the power supply grid. Loss of electricity can cause some residents to rely on secondary heating sources, putting them at higher risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or structural fires. Populations with low or fixed incomes may not be able to afford higher fuel costs to heat their homes. Anyone attempting to drive on slippery roadways or even walk on icy sidewalks is at risk of injury or even death due to accidents. Conclusion Bartlesville has a High probability of and a High vulnerability to the Winter Storm hazard. 4.1.3.2 High Wind History of Events From 2000 to 2014, a total of 97 wind events spread across 72 separate days were reported in Washington County. Due to the widespread nature of high wind storms, it is assumed that Bartlesville was exposed to each of these events. Of the 97 events, 27 specifically referred to Bartlesville. In all, the City can expect to be impacted by high wind events multiple times a year.

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 258 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update • May 16, 2003 – Damage estimates as high as $400,000 as a result of 80-mph winds in Bartlesville. The NCDC database recorded 128 homes with light to moderate damage, and two homes were reported to have had their roofs completely blown off. A local outreach center received over $100,000 in structural damages. • September 1, 2014 – A large system of supercells produced thunderstorms, hail, and tornadoes across a wide geographic region. Bartlesville Emergency Management reported winds as high as 80 mph which resulted in widespread damage to power distribution systems. The EOC, Jane Phillip’s Medical Center, Water Treatment Plant and Bartlesville Public Schools all experienced power outages. The Water Treatment Plant’s back up power system was damaged by a lightning strike, leaving the facility without power and portions of the city without fresh water. The NCDC database recorded $1.5 million in damages to the City alone. Specific damages to Bartlesville Public Schools will be discussed in section 5.1. Impact/Vulnerability As can be seen in previous events, Bartlesville’s power supply grid is very vulnerable to widespread damages during high wind events. This can lead to other utility outages, and force critical facilities to rely on backup power generators or shut down. Due to the damages experienced in 2014, the City is updating its water treatment plants backup power system and hardening it against future events. The vulnerability of buildings and communities to wind damage are related to the age and condition of structures, number of mobile homes, and general economic and demographic characteristics. According to the 2013 American Community Survey from the U.S. Census, Bartlesville had 16,834 units, of which 1,645 (9.8%) were vacant and 309 (1.8%) were mobile homes. Of the total housing units, 41% were built prior to 1960. Older homes and mobile homes are more vulnerable to extreme damage from High Winds. Damages to vacant homes may not be immediately repaired, leading to secondary damages. Conclusion Bartlesville has a High probability of and a High vulnerability to the High Wind hazard. 4.1.3.3 Tornado History of Events From 1999 through 2014, Washington County experienced 12 tornadoes, and can expect almost one tornado a year. Thunderstorms are a common occurrence in the region, meaning the entire county is vulnerable to tornadoes even though Bartlesville itself has not been hit by a tornado during the reporting window. Some previous events are summarized below. • March 11, 1974 – Several agricultural and residential structures were damaged by a tornado. Total monetary damages were estimated at $25,000. • March 15, 1982 – A tornado in downtown Bartlesville tore a 170 yard wide path of destruction. In all, 20 businesses, 19 homes, 4 mobile homes, and 2 churches were destroyed. Minor damages were reported to over 120 other structures. Monetary damages ranged from 20 to 40 million dollars. This tornado was categorized as an F3. Impact/Vulnerability As discussed in Chapter 3, all improved parcels are and the entire population is vulnerable to the impacts of tornadoes. Bartlesville has an extensive siren system to provide warnings to people outside during severe weather events, and emergency management has helped to locate the best sheltering options in several critical facilities. Washington County Emergency Management has also distributed NOAA weather radios to every public and many private critical facilities. The City has also engaged

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 259 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update in an aggressive Storm Shelter permitting program to ensure residents purchase and have shelters professionally installed. At this time, no public Safe Rooms are available for the general public or at large gathering places. Any person outside of a shelter is at risk of injury or death during a tornado event. Conclusion Bartlesville has a Moderate probability and a High vulnerability to the Tornado hazard. 4.1.3.4 Lightning History of Events Lightning is a common occurrence in Washington County and the City of Bartlesville, though the precise locations of lightning strikes are fairly random. According to the NCDC database, a single lighting event was reported in Washington County during the 15-year reporting window. This lightning strike caused a structural fire in a hay barn outside of Bartlesville, resulting in $15,000 in damages. Based on the available Vaisala Flash Density information, 353 to 471 lightning flashes occur a year. Impact/Vulnerability Lightning strikes can cause severe physical harm to individuals or small groups directly. Lightning strikes can also destroy or damage any electronic equipment and spark destructive fires. Any computer systems, including emergency or critical facility systems, are vulnerable to interruption or damage, and sensitive data can be lost if not backed-up properly. Conclusion Bartlesville has a High probability and Moderate vulnerability to the Lightning hazard. 4.1.3.5 Hail History of Events Hail can accompany storms throughout the year, though events tend to cluster in the spring and summer months. Hail can cause extensive damage to roofing systems, exposed glass, unprotected vehicles, and landscaping. Washington County experienced hail events on 67 separate days from 2000 to 2014. During that time, hail events were reported in Bartlesville 32 times. • May 20, 2001 – Overall, $1 million in damages were estimated in Bartlesville as the result of hail that measured up to 1.75 inches in diameter. • April 14, 2011 – Hail as large as grapefruit were associated with this extensive thunderstorm system. The NCDC database reported $20,000 in damages in Bartlesville alone. Impact/Vulnerability All structures and critical facilities are at risk of being damaged by hailstorms that occur in Bartlesville. In addition, city and emergency vehicles or equipment could be damaged if not covered. Often, event reports do not include hail damages, as they are covered by insurance. Hail can also lead to injuries to individuals caught outdoors. Conclusion Bartlesville has a High Probability and High vulnerability to the Hail hazard.

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 260 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update 4.1.3.6 Extreme Heat History of Events The NCDC database included 14 extreme events during the 2000 to 2014 reporting window. These events are reported when the high temperatures exceed 110 ºF during the day and do not drop below 75 ºF during a 48-hour period. However, normal weather conditions can pose serious health threats to individuals outside or who lack air conditioning in their homes. Impact/Vulnerability Bartlesville’s metropolitan area can experience high temperature and relative humidity. These conditions can lead to heat-related illnesses or even deaths to individuals exposed to them. Vulnerable populations include outdoor workers, individuals participating in outdoor events, and the elderly (17.7% of Bartlesville population is over 65 years old). During extended periods of high heat, power and water utilities can be stressed. High heat events also contribute to the impacts of droughts and wildfires. Chapter 3 includes a more detailed discussion of extreme heat events and how they impact the jurisdictions. Conclusion Bartlesville has a High probability and High vulnerability to the Extreme Heat hazard 4.1.3.7 Drought History of Events Drought is a natural, recurrent feature of Bartlesville climate and geography. Drought conditions occur due to widespread and long-term decrease in precipitation. Because of the broad geographic impact of droughts, Bartlesville shares Washington County’s history of the event. To further complicate the study of drought, one of the city’s major water supplies, Hulah Lake, is located in Osage County to the west. Conditions north of the Kansas state line also impact the watersheds the city relies upon. The Bartlesville Water District operates a 27 MGD water treatment plant and supplies water to numerous rural water districts throughout Washington County and neighboring jurisdictions. From 2000 to 2014, Washington County experienced 48 months of drought in six separate drought events: June 2001 to April 2002, November 2005 until May 2006, from October to December 2006, from July 2011 to March 2012, from July 2012 to May 2013, and from April to October 2014. Based on that data, Bartlesville can expect to be impacted by droughts almost 1 out of every 4 months. The drought of 2001-2002 resulted in water restrictions and forced the City of Bartlesville to take steps to secure adequate water supplies. Impact/Vulnerability Droughts can lead to low water levels, agricultural losses, water restrictions, water fee increases, and damages to infrastructure. Droughts can cause the loss of landscaping features and trees, which represents a loss of capital investment. Droughts are often considered “creeping hazards” that slowly develop. Often drought conditions intensify as they persist over time. Due to the importance of the Bartlesville Water District in supplying water to neighboring jurisdictions, it has water rights to several different water sources. The district is working on projects to limit waste and increase supply in order to shore up its security to meet future demands. Conclusion Bartlesville has a Moderate probability and Moderate vulnerability to the Drought hazard.

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 261 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update 4.1.3.8 Earthquake History of Events According to the Oklahoma Geologic Survey, earthquakes have been increasing in frequency and intensity throughout Oklahoma in recent years. Induced seismicity has been implicated as a contributing factor. Despite this increase, there have been no recorded earthquakes in Washington County. According to the available fault maps, there are several small faults near Bartlesville, but they have been seismically inactive Impact/Vulnerability Severe earthquakes can result in widespread damage to structures and utilities. Individuals are at risk of falling debris and collapsing buildings. Smaller earthquakes can cause items to fall of shelves, structural damage, and minor infrastructure damage. A HAZUS simulation of a magnitude 5 earthquake along one of these faults predicted building damages summarized in Table 4.1-9. The simulation predicted 20 injuries and 1 death. Power outages would occur, and some damage to infrastructure was also predicted. Table 4.1–9: Bartlesville HAZUS Earthquake Simulation

Total # No Slight Moderate Extensive Complete Building Category Buildings Damage Damage Damage Damage Damage

Agriculture 29 22 4 2 1 0 Commercial 766 591 104 56 13 2 Education 15 12 2 1 0 0 Government 16 13 2 1 0 0 Industrial 171 132 23 13 3 0 Other Residential 2,427 1,901 353 147 23 3 Religion 76 57 11 6 2 0 Single Family 13,034 10,447 1,784 648 133 22 Total 16,535 13,175 2,283 876 174 27 Source: HAZUS estimates from 2000 Census data Despite the lack of earthquakes centered in the County, Bartlesville has felt several larger quakes centered elsewhere. In addition, Bartlesville would receive a large number of evacuees from hard hit areas during a major seismic event centered near the New Madrid fault or other regional fault lines. Chapter 3 provides a more in depth discussion of the potential impacts of and the changing frequency of earthquakes in Oklahoma. Conclusion Bartlesville has a Low probability and Low vulnerability to the Earthquake hazard. 4.1.3.9 Urban Fire History of Events From 1999 through 2013, Bartlesville Fire District responded to over 700 structural fires, which were estimated to cause just shy of $13 million in property damages. During this same time period, Bartlesville estimated that its fire protection efforts saved nearly $260 million in property losses. The Fire District averaged 48 structural fire runs a year during this time period. In January of 2014, a residential fire claimed 5 civilian lives. No cause has been determined at this time; however, it was reported that there were no smoke alarms in the structure. Bartlesville’s Fire Department completed a formal fire alarm installation outreach program in 2012, and will still send a

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 262 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update team to help with installation when requested. During the 2011-2012 installation program, the Fire Department provided and installed over 2000 smoke detectors, 400 carbon monoxide detectors, and 60 Life alert systems. Table 4.1-10 summarizes the types of structural fires and damages reported, and Table 4.1-11 the fires in Bartlesville’s critical facilities. All numbers were provided through State Fire Marshal Reports. Table 4.1-12 presents a summary of fire-related injuries and deaths in the Bartlesville Fire District. Table 4.1–10: Urban Fires in Bartlesville, 1999-2013

Other Office/ Warehouse/ Single Family Apartment Mobile Homes Total Year Residential Commercial Industrial # Dmg # Dmg # Dmg # Dmg # Dmg # Dmg # Dmg

1999 48 $343,350 2 $300 4 $31,000 2 $750 1 $2,000 2 $1,400 59 $378,800 2000 2 $69,500 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 1 $0 3 $69,500 2001 37 $564,975 5 $0 3 $25,500 1 $2,000 7 $52,250 6 $1,000 59 $645,725 2002 56 $1,021,917 4 $4,001 1 $0 0 $0 1 $0 2 $25,000 64 $1,050,918 2003 50 $738,850 2 $0 1 $1,500 2 $42,500 3 $5,000 2 $21,200 60 $809,050 2004 33 $871,250 1 $0 2 $2,000 0 $0 2 $0 3 $22,000 41 $895,250 2005 53 $732,875 4 $0 2 $3,000 0 $0 5 $138,000 8 $42,925 72 $916,800 2006 10 $285,051 2 $2,200 0 $0 3 $121,421 0 $0 1 $31,000 16 $439,672 2007 46 $1,143,208 5 $71,350 2 $55,000 1 $0 2 $21,500 3 $18,500 59 $1,309,558 2008 25 $528,945 3 $200 1 $0 3 $13,100 2 $860,000 5 $14,550 39 $1,416,795 2009 40 $660,201 5 $5,000 0 $0 2 $6,005 4 $528,000 7 $24,901 58 $1,224,107 2010 33 $557,875 5 $45,000 3 $48,000 2 $8,000 3 $652,500 7 $37,176 53 $1,348,551 2011 39 $668,951 4 $13,500 2 $0 2 $67,000 5 $216,000 1 $500 53 $965,951 2012 35 $446,850 3 $57,000 2 $24,500 3 $44,500 1 $1,000 0 $0 44 $573,850 2013 32 $546,110 1 $2,500 3 $13,000 2 $12,000 2 $66,500 3 $49,700 43 $689,810 Totals 539 $9,179,908 46 $201,051 26 $203,500 23 $317,276 38 $2,542,750 51 $289,852 723 $12,734,337 Source: Oklahoma Fire Marshal Table 4.1–11: Critical Facility Urban Fires in Bartlesville, 1999-2013

Nursing Childcare Hospitals Correctional School/University Public Assembly Total Year # Dmg # Dmg # Dmg # Dmg # Dmg # Dmg # Dmg

1999 1 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 1 $100 2 $100 2000 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 2001 2 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 1 $0 1 $2,000 4 $2,000 2002 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 1 $0 0 $0 1 $0 2003 1 $0 0 $0 3 $0 0 $0 1 $0 2 $0 7 $0 2004 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 1 $0 6 $325,000 7 $325,000 2005 2 $0 1 $0 1 $0 0 $0 0 $0 1 $40,000 5 $40,000 2006 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 2007 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 2008 2 $4,000 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 2 $1,000 4 $5,000 2009 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 1 $1,000 1 $2,000 2 $3,000 2010 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 1 $300 1 $300 2011 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 2 $12,000 2 $12,000 2012 1 $0 1 $1,000 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 1 $100 3 $1,100 2013 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 1 $1,000 0 $0 2 $2,500 3 $3,500 Totals 9 $4,000 2 $1,000 4 $0 1 $1,000 5 $1,000 20 $385,000 41 $392,000

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 263 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update Table 4.1–12: Urban Fire Injuries and Deaths, 1999-2013

Civilian Civilian Firefighter Firefighter Total Total Year Injuries Deaths Injuries Deaths Injuries Deaths

1999 0 0 0 0 0 0 2000 0 0 0 0 0 0 2001 0 0 0 0 0 0 2002 0 0 0 0 0 0 2003 0 1 0 0 0 1 2004 0 0 0 0 0 0 2005 0 0 0 0 0 0 2006 0 0 0 0 0 0 2007 1 2 3 0 4 2 2008 0 0 0 0 0 0 2009 2 0 0 0 2 0 2010 3 1 7 0 10 1 2011 1 0 3 0 4 0 2012 0 0 1 0 1 0 2013 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 7 4 14 0 21 4 Source: Oklahoma Fire Marshal Impact/Vulnerability As can be seen above, the majority of urban fire events involve detached residential homes. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, 53.8% of the housing units in Bartlesville were built before 1970. Older homes are at higher risk to urban fires than newer construction. The City of Bartlesville does enforce building codes, and newer construction features hard-wired smoke/fire detectors. The Fire District has also participated in smoke detector outreach programs and continues a variety of outreach/education programs, mostly through local schools. Bartlesville’s Fire Department is well trained and well equipped. It has an ISO rating of 4, which is the same rating it had during the previous planning period. Individuals living near the outskirts of the District are at the greatest risk, as response time and water resources are lower outside of Bartlesville city limits. The District also has numerous Mutual Aid Agreements with surrounding departments. Conclusion Bartlesville has a High probability of and Moderate vulnerability to the Urban Fire hazard. 4.1.3.10 Flood Location The Caney River flows through the center of Bartlesville. This river flows North/South through Bartlesville, and it has a wide flood plain. Bartlesville has a river gage in Johnstone Park, in the northern section of the city. At this point, the flood stage is 13 feet over normal flow, while the highest measured flood rose to 27.7 feet at this point. Several other creeks and streams that feed into the river have flood plains impacting the city. These bodies of water include the Eliza/Sand Creek, Rice Creek and Turkey Creek are the largest tributaries within Bartlesville with mapped flood plains. Figure 4.1-10 maps the City’s floodplains.

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 264 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update Figure 4.1–10: City of Bartlesville Floodplains

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 265 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update Frequency From 2000 through 2014, the NCDC database includes 8 flood and 12 flash flood events impacting the City of Bartlesville. These events were spread across 15 different days. The reports indicated that these floods caused $1,165,000 in damages during this time. History of Events Due to its geography, Bartlesville has experienced severe flood events throughout its history. Since the completion of Hulah Lake Dam in 1951 and Copan Lake Dam in 1983, the pattern of riverine flooding along the Caney River in Bartlesville has changed. • October 5, 1986 – The current flood of record occurred following the remnants of Hurricane Paine. Heavy rain raised both Hulah and Copan Lakes above their flood control pools and the Corp of Engineers was forced to open the dams’ floodgates. The Caney River rose to more than 27 feet over its normal flow amount, and the river exceeded its flood level by 14 feet at Bartlesville. Flooding was reported in 50% of the city, and most East/West roads were impassable. A Presidential Disaster Declaration was issued that included Washington County. • July 5, 2007 – Heavy rainfall raised the Caney River over its flood stage on June 30. It crested at 21.45 feet on July 2nd, and the waters subsided beneath the flood level on July 6. The NCDC database reported that 250 homes were damaged by flood waters, and streets were closed throughout the city. Total damages were estimated at $1 million, including $400,000 in damages to government infrastructure. More than 60 counties were included in a disaster declaration related to this event. • August 13, 2013 – Significant overland flooding inundated roadways and created treacherous traveling conditions. Several water rescues were conducted by Bartlesville Emergency Services. No flooding along the Caney River was reported during this event. Impact/Vulnerability Flooding generates property structural damage to buildings inundated by water, treacherous traveling conditions along roadways conveying stormwater, and can directly endanger the lives and safety of residents. Flood waters often carry debris, including cars, and can cause hazardous chemicals spills. The flood insurance statistics from the NFIP are available in Table 4.1-6, and Table 4.1-13 provides a summary of the parcels touched by the 100-year floodplain. Table 4.1–13: Bartlesville Improved Parcels touched by 100-year Floodplain

Improvement Type Number Value

Agricultural 33 $110,645 Residential 1,246 $57,309,381 Commercial 162 $36,903,676 Tax Exempt 150 $676,260 Total 1,591 $94,999,962 Source: Washington County Assessor Data, 2014 The 2004 Master Drainage Plans identified 472 structures which had their first finished floor below the base flood elevation. The numbers from those plans are summarized in Table 4.1-14. Note, that different value estimates were used in Table 4.1-13 and 4.1-14.

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 266 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update Table 4.1–14: Structures in Floodplain

Category Number

Building Foot Prints Touched by 472 Floodplain Value of Floodplain Buildings $60,174,000 Value of Contents $37,044,000 Total value $97,208,000 Estimated 100-year flood damages $26,047,000 Source: Bartlesville Stormwater Master Drainage Plan, 2004 In addition to floodplains, the City also has identified repetitive loss areas. Records indicate that the City has 19 repetitive loss properties, grouped into 6 repetitive loss areas, which are mapped in Figure 4.1-11. Conclusion Bartlesville has a High probability of and a High vulnerability to the Flood Hazard. 4.1.3.11 Dam Failure Location There are four dams whose failure could directly impact the incorporated areas of the City of Bartlesville: Hulah Lake Dam, Copan Lake Dam, Hudson Lake Dam, and Bar-Dew Dam. Hulah and Copan Lake Dams are by far the largest and would have the most detrimental impact on the city. Hulah Lake Dam sits on the Caney River in Osage County, while Copan Lake Dam impounds water along Little Caney River near the Town of Copan north of Bartlesville. These rivers join north of the city and flow into Bartlesville as the Caney River. The inundations of both dams are similar to the 100-year flood plains associated with the Caney River and there is very little difference between their inundation areas. Most of the central portion of Bartlesville is within the inundation areas, however much of this land has been kept undeveloped so far. According to Bartlesville Emergency Management, it takes approximately 24 hours for water released from Copan Lake Dam to reach Bartlesville, and it takes slightly longer for water from Hulah Lake Dam to reach the city. Both dams are mainly flood control dams, though they also provide recreational and water supply. They are owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Hudson Lake Dam is located northeast of the city in Osage County. Bartlesville owns the dam, which impounds water along Butler Creek. While the available inundation maps for this dam do not reveal it impacting any Bartlesville residential properties, a breach or emergency release from this dam could impact the City’s airport. Bar-Dew Dam is located north of the city on a small Caney River tributary within unincorporated Washington County. Bar-Dew was previously identified in the 2011 Bartlesville Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. At that time, the dam was jointly owned by the City of Bartlesville and the City of Dewey, however it has since been sold to private owners. Although it is still a high-hazard dam, it poses no known threat to the incorporated area of Bartlesville. See Chapter 3, Section 3.11 for more information. Table 4.1-15 summarizes important information on these four dams.

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 267 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update Figure 4.1–11: City of Bartlesville Repetitive Loss Areas

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Table 4.1–15: Bartlesville dams

Bar-Dew Dam Location: 4.5 mi north of Bartlesville in Washington County, on Bardew Lake Source: Tributary of the Caney River Flows into: Caney River drainage basin Drainage Area: 2 square miles Owner/operator: Private Year built: 1938 Length: 568 feet Height: 41 feet Construction material: Masonry and earth-fill Use of Dam: Recreation Capacity: 1,020 (max pool); 600 (normal pool) acre-feet of water for flood control Land Area: 34 (normal pool), 259 (spillway crest) surface acres of water maximum Flood damage history: None to date Last Inspection Date: October, 2009 Results of failure: Inundation of local areas (unincorporated) east of dam and Caney River floodplain

Hudson Lake Dam 6 miles NW of Bartlesville in Osage County, on Lake Hudson Location: Butler Creek Source: Butler Creek to Caney River drainage basin Flows into: 13.6 square miles Drainage Area: City of Bartlesville Owner/operator: 1949 Year built: 1310 feet Length: 60 feet Height: Masonry and earth-fill Construction material: Municipal Water Supply Use of Dam: 39,700 (top of dam); 25,400 (max pool) acre-feet of water for flood control Capacity: 486 (top of dam); 259 (normal pool) surface acres of water Land Area: None to date Flood damage history: October, 2009 Last Inspection Date: Inundation of Bartlesville including the Bartlesville Airport and areas along State Highway 123 and Results of failure: U.S. 60 Copan Lake Dam Location: 9 miles north of the City of Bartlesville in Washington County, on Little Caney River mile 7.4 creating Copan Reservoir Source: Little Caney River, Cotton Creek and Pooler Creek Flows into: Caney River to Arkansas River drainage basin Owner/operator: Army Corps of Engineers Year built: 1983 Length: 7730 feet Height: 73 feet Construction material: Masonry and earth-fill Use of Dam: Water storage, recreation, water quality control, flood control and fish and wildlife conservation Capacity: 184,300 acre-feet of water for flood control Land Area: 13,380 surface acres of water maximum Flood damage history: None to date Results of failure: Inundation of Bartlesville including areas along Interstate 75, State Highway 123 and U.S. 60

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 269 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update Hulah Lake Dam Location: 13 miles northwest of the City of Bartlesville in Osage County, on Caney River mile 96.2 creating Hulah Lake Source: Caney River and Tributaries including: Turkey Creek, Cotton Creek, Birch and Pond Creek Flows into: Caney River to Arkansas River drainage basin Owner/operator: Army Corps of Engineers Year built: 1951 Length: 3121 feet Height: 94 feet Construction material: Masonry and earth-fill Use of Dam: Water storage, low flow regulation, conservation and flood control Capacity: 257,900 acre-feet of water for flood control Land Area: 13,000 surface acres of water maximum Flood damage history: None to date Results of failure: Inundation of Bartlesville including areas along Interstate 75, State Highway 123 and U.S. 60

Frequency Dam failures are extremely rare and can occur due to a variety of reasons. These reasons are often unpredictable and rely on a variety of factors. History Although no previous failures have occurred that impacted Bartlesville, both Copan Lake and Hulah Lake Dams had to open their flood gates during the 1986 and 2007 flood. Though this released a large volume of flood water, each dam still held back even more flood water. Impact/Vulnerability Table 4.1-16 summarizes the types and values of Bartlesville parcels touched by dam inundation areas. Those areas of the city that could be impacted by any of the four dams’ failures are mapped in Figure 4.1-12. Approximately 6,000 individuals live in areas that could be inundated by a dam failure. Table 4.1–16: Bartlesville Parcels Touched by Inundation Areas

Improvement Type Number Value

Agricultural 31 $664,435 Residential 3,764 $243,182,667 Commercial 380 $66,861,740 Tax Exempt 288 $2,362,926 Total 4,463 $313,071,768 Source: 2014 Washington County Assessor Dam failures expose communities to similar risks as flooding events. Properties and buildings can be damaged or destroyed by inundation. Swift moving waters can carry debris and vehicles. Individuals are at risk of bodily injury or even death, especially if traveling in the inundation areas. Conclusion Bartlesville has a Low probability of and a High vulnerability to the Dam Failure Hazard. 4.1.3.12 Expansive Soils Location The City of Bartlesville has clay soils throughout its jurisdiction that range in expansive potential from Low to Very High. More than half of the city is situated on soils with moderate or higher expansive soils. Table 4.1-17 summarizes the extents of different soils throughout Bartlesville. The

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 270 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update Figure 4.1–12: Bartlesville Dam Inundation Areas

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 271 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update HMPC indicated that even areas that the NRCS has identified as having low expansive potential soils have experienced damages to residential properties. Figure 4.1-13 maps the City’s expansive soils. Table 4.1–17: Bartlesville Expansive Soils

% of Total District Expansion Potential Area (mi²) Limits

Very High 3.86 16.96% High 1.34 5.89% Moderate 8.64 37.96% Low 8.44 37.08% Water 0.48 2.11% Total 22.76 100.00% Source: NRCS Soils Survey Geographic Database Frequency There is no data on the frequency of expansive soil damage in Bartlesville. While members of the HMPC did indicate that damages have occurred in the community, there are no records on the frequency of damages. History Expansive soils have caused foundation and wall damage, primarily to residential structures, throughout Bartlesville. Newer construction projects generally utilize mitigation technologies (such as post-tension slabs) no matter where they are located. Impact/Vulnerability Expansive soils do not pose a direct risk to the health and well being of Bartlesville’s residents; however, they do threaten homes and other structures throughout the jurisdiction. A jurisdiction’s vulnerability to the Expansive Soils hazard can be estimated by assessing the percentage of different expansive soils within the incorporated area, historical damage from expansive soils, the number of critical facilities and key infrastructure situated on highly and very highly expansive soils, and the age of the community’s buried infrastructure. Table 4.1-18 summarizes the different improved parcels located on moderate to very high expansive soils. As indicated earlier, expansive soils can cause damage even in areas with low shrink/swell potential. In recent years, Bartlesville’s building permitting/inspection department and the local building profession have been utilizing technologies such as post-tension slabs to mitigate expansive soils. Table 4.1–18: Bartlesville Housing Stock Highly Expansive Soils

Improvement Type Number Value

Agricultural 16 $1,881,205 Residential 9,307 $616,559,208 Commercial 688 $242,654,484 Tax Exempt 178 $38,766,323 Total 10,189 $899,861,220 Source: County Assessor Table 4.1-7 lists critical, necessary, and vulnerable facilities located on moderate to very high expansive soils. Most critical facilities are commercial buildings engineered to withstand shrink/swell soils; however, they should still be monitored for damages. This is especially true during droughts or extreme heat. Similarly, aging infrastructure is vulnerable to expansive soil damage that could result in water or sewer leaks. Chapter 5 discusses the hazard’s threat to Bartlesville Public Schools.

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 272 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update Figure 4.1–13: City of Bartlesville Expansive Soils

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 273 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update Conclusion Bartlesville has a High probability of and a High vulnerability to the Expansive Soils hazard. 4.1.3.13 Wildfire Location Wildfires and grass fires threaten developments and individual stuctures adjacent to open land in the Wild Urban Interface. These areas include the periphery of the City and areas connected to the undeveloped floodplain within the center of Bartlesville. Heavily developed areas tend to be safe from grass fires. Figures 4.1-14 and 4.1-15 show the Burn Probability and Wildland Urban Interface Risk Index for Bartlesville and the surrounding area. Bartlesville’s Fire Department responds to grassfires outside of the city limits and has mutual aid agreements with every department in Washington County and with some departments in neighboring counties. Wildland fires in Washington County tend to occur during three seasons. February to April presents the most dangerous conditions, with high grass fuels and low humidity. During this time period temperatures begin to rise and high winds can fan flames as well. Late summer, around August, is another period of high risk after high heat and low precipitation has killed grasses and increased fuel loads. The final moderate season is during the fall when early frost has killed annual grasses. High heat and winds are common conditions to the area, and can combine with wildfires to create very dangerous and unpredictable fires. Frequency From 1999 through 2013, the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal’s reports included 1,270 runs to grass or wildfires for the Bartlesville Fire Department. There were 2,824 acres were reported burned, though most years did not include acres burned. Similarly, monetary damages data was not reported for every year, though over $76,000 in damages were reported. Based on this information, the department can expect to make slightly less than 100 wildfire runs a year. History of Events As discussed above, wildfires and grassfires are common occurrences for the Bartlesville Fire Department. In recent years, very few fires have threatened developed areas. However, there have been a few large fires in recent years. Some narratives are available below. • July 9, 2013 – A grass fire south of the city near Hwy 75 took three hours to extinguish. The fire started as either a controlled burn or a debris pile burn, and high winds complicated the control of the fire. • January 29, 2014 – High winds and fuel loads lead to around 250 acres burning just south of Bartlesville. In order to control the fire as quickly as possible, multiple crews from surrounding departments participated in combating the fire. • March 14, 2014 – News reports indicated that a grass fire burned 1,500 acres north of Bartlesville. Controlled burns were used to prevent the fire from spreading towards nearby neighborhoods. Table 4.1-19 summarizes 15 years of wildfire runs reported in the State Fire Marshal reports.

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 274 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update Figure 4.1–14: City of Bartlesville Burn Probability

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 275 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update Figure 4.1–15: City of Bartlesville Wildland Urban Interface Risk Index

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 276 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update Table 4.1–19: Wildfires in Bartlesville

Grass/Brush Year Acres Damage Fires

1999 92 0 $240 2000 9 0 $0 2001 88 0 $500 2002 139 0 $4,600 2003 123 0 $2,100 2004 104 0 $4,750 2005 133 0 $0 2006 63 39 $10,600 2007 55 75 $0 2008 80 556 $1 2009 97 2,154 $53,200 2010 52 1,135 $0 2011 94 1,463 $0 2012 101 520 $200 2013 40 63 $0 Total 1,270 6,005 $76,191 Source: Oklahoma State Fire Marshal Impact/Vulnerability Wildfires are a natural part of Bartlesville’s geography. Developments within the wildland urban interface are at higher risk of being impacted by fires. Wildfires can damage or destroy landscaping and buildings. They can cause heavy damage to agricultural land and resources. People living in the path of a fire are in danger of injury or death, and firefighters are at risk from shifting fires and heat related illnesses. The Bartlesville Fire Department has special wildfire fighting gear that is lighter and cooler than regular fire fighting equipment. This is especially important during high heat events or when wind speeds are high. In addition, fires can force road and highway closures and damage infrastructure. This could lead to localized power outages and traffic detours. Critical facilities located in the Wildland Urban Interface are exposed to the same risks as other facilities. A wildfire that forces the evacuation of or damages a critical facility could also disrupt important functions. Table 4.1-7 lists critical, necessary, and vulnerable facilities in areas with moderate to high (5-9) burn probabilities. Conclusion Bartlesville has a High probability of and Moderate vulnerability to the Wildfire hazard. 4.1.3.14 Fixed-Site Hazardous Materials Location There are 27 Tier II sites in Bartlesville, six of which are classified as EHS sites. Table 4.1-20 identifies these facilities and summarizes the populations within ¼ mile of the facility. Figure 4.1-16 maps the Tier II sites within the City of Bartlesville. As can be seen on the map, the greatest concentration of Tier II sites exists near the Bartlesville downtown area. However, the water treatment plant is located in a largely undeveloped area.

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 277 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update Figure 4.1–16: Bartlesville Tier II Site Locations

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 278 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update Table 4.1–20: City of Bartlesville Tier II Sites

Contains People within 1/4 ID Facility Address EHS mile

1 ABB Totalflow 7051 Industrial Blvd Yes 0 2 Chickasaw Wastewater Treatment Plant 230 North Chickasaw Ave Yes 169 3 Springs Global US - Bartlesville Plant 1560 Industrial Boulevard Yes 0 4 SWBELL--BARTLESVILLE EDISON CO - R64103 5503 SE Adams Blvd Yes 458 5 SWBELL--BARTLESVILLE EDISON RS - R64543 2201 Silver Lake Rd Yes 235 6 SWBELL--BARTLESVILLE FEDERAL CO - R64102 119 E Silas St Yes 272 7 Airgas USA, LLC - Mid South - Bartlesville 212 West Hensley No 37 8 APAC-Central Inc.-Bartlesville Quarry 403130 West 1900 Road No 0 9 B&M Oil Company--GIT-N-SPLIT 1705 W Frank Phillips Blvd No 307 10 ConocoPhillips--Information Center (IC) Building 511 S Keeler Avenue No 193 11 ConocoPhillips--Plaza Office Building (POB) 315 Johnstone Avenue No 138 12 Diversified Textile Service, LLC 340 NE Washington Blvd No 585 13 Formby Oil—Bartlesville Highway 123 & 14th Street No 33 14 Jane Phillips Medical Center (Doctor's Bldg.) 3500 SE State St No 357 15 Jane Phillips Medical Center (Main Campus) 3500 SE Frank Phillips Blvd No 158 16 Jane Phillips Medical Park Center 3400 SE Frank Phillips Blvd No 140 17 Jane Phillips West Campus 219 NW Virginia Ave No 514 18 Lowes of Bartlesville#351 2205 SE Adams Blvd No 0 19 MID-CONTINENT CONCRETE COMPANY 373 County Road 3007 No 231 20 ONG Bartlesville CNG Station 3601 N.E. Indiana No 434 21 Phillips 66 Company-Bartlesville Transportation Center 315 W 5th Street No 150 22 Phillips 66 Company-Downtown Power Plant 400 S Jennings Avenue No 139 23 PSO--Bartlesville Service Center 4th & Comanche No 200 24 Saddoris Company 400 SW Frank Phillips Blvd No 111 25 Schlumberger Bartlesville Products Center 509 W Hensley Blvd No 287 26 Synergy Tulsa - Bartlesville 16380 State 123 Hwy No 0 27 TruGreen Lawncare 1341 International Dr No 0

Frequency The NRC records indicated that 19 fixed site hazardous materials releases occurred during the 15-year period from 1999-2013 within Bartlesville. These events did not happen at Tier II sites. This works out to slightly more than one event per year. These only represent the events reported to the NRC. History of Events Below are some example narratives from past fixed-site events. These narratives are taken from the NRC database for fixed-site releases, but it was not indicated whether they occurred at Tier II facilities. • May 20, 1999 A solvent was spilled out of an overfilled container. • June 14, 2000 A valve malfunction resulted in the release of 290 pounds of methyl mercaptan. • August 9, 2001 An unknown material was released due to a valve failure. • August 18, 2009 A secondary containment vessel failed, resulting in the release of contaminated ground water

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 279 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update • September 5, 2013 Operator error released hydrochloric acid from a storage tank. Impact/Vulnerability Tier II facilities and hazardous chemicals can complicate emergency response (especially fire) and endanger the lives and well being of workers and residents. Releases can result in blocked roadways, evacuations, or shelter in place orders. Some chemicals can create toxic clouds that would endanger residential neighborhoods. To estimate the impact of a Tier II release, the parcels located within a ¼ mile of any facility are identified in Table 4.1-21. Critical, necessary, and vulnerable facilities impacted by Tier II Sites are listed in Table 4.1-7. Table 4.1–21: Housing Stock within Tier II Buffers

Improvement Type Number Value

Agricultural 9 $6,830 Residential 2,106 $81,596,356 Commercial 599 $156,598,578 Tax Exempt 329 $38,563,461 Total 3,043 $276,765,225

A total of 45 critical, necessary, and vulnerable facilities are located within the Tier II buffers. These facilities may be forced to evacuate or engage in shelter-in-place procedures during a chemical release. Due to the varied nature of hazardous chemicals, it is important that industry works with the LEPC and Fire Department to ensure accurate pre-planning and inventorying of hazardous chemicals. The more quickly emergency responders are able to identify the chemical involved in a release, the quicker appropriate responses and notifications can be undertaken. Conclusion Bartlesville has a High probability of and Moderate vulnerability to Fixed-Site Hazardous Materials. 4.1.3.15 Transportation Hazardous Materials Location Bartlesville is located at the intersection of US Hwy 75 and OK Hwy 60. Both highways are used to transport hazardous chemicals. Due to the city’s geography, Bartlesville cannot utilize hazardous chemical routes to redirect non-local traffic around populated areas. In addition to the two highways, the SKOL railroad runs north/south through the western portion of Bartlesville, adjacent to the downtown area. Bartlesville’s HMPC indicated that while the line has previously carried mostly agricultural and mineral goods, the amount of petroleum products being transported has increased. Figure 4.1-17 maps the transportation corridors and their ¼ mile buffer within the City of Bartlesville. Frequency Traffic counts on US Hwy 75 south of Bartlesville were 13,900 trips per day in 2014, and 13,900 per day north of the city. Data for OK Hwy 60 directly around Bartlesville was 2,500 vehicles per day between Bartlesville and Pawhuska, and 3,900 between Bartlesville and Nowata. However 23,300 AADT was reported near the intersection of these highways. The SKOL railroad runs about two trains a day through Bartlesville. The NRC database included three transportation-related hazardous materials spills in or near the City of Bartlesville from 1999 to 2014. All these events involved highway tractor trailer traffic.

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 280 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update Figure 4.1–17: City of Bartlesville Transportation Corridors

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 281 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update History of Events Narratives from the NRC database of the historic events are available below. • October 12, 1999 A cargo tank carrying an isopropyl mercaptan mixture leaked. Several individuals were treated at the scene for exposure, and one person was hospitalized. Three businesses were evacuated for 8 hours as a response. • October 19, 2010 A traffic crash resulted in more than 300 gallons of diesel fuel being spilled on Hwy 75. • November 7, 2011 An open valve on a tractor trailer spilled crude oil. Impact/Vulnerability Businesses, residents, and travelers are all vulnerable to hazardous chemical transportation incidents. A release can force the closure of lanes along either highway, as well as evacuation of neighboring residences and business. Detours may be necessary and critical, necessary, or vulnerable facilities along transportation corridors could also be impacted. Any persons near a spill are at risk of health risks, depending on the type and quantity of material released. Tables 4.1-22 and 4.1-23 summarize the parcels impacted by the different types of transportation corridors. Table 4.1-7 lists the critical, necessary, and vulnerable facilities within the ¼ mile transportation buffers. Table 4.1–22: Parcels in Highway Corridors

Improvement Type Number Value

Agricultural 19 $77,830 Residential 4,583 $223,305,978 Commercial 1,010 $291,817,567 Tax Exempt 559 $44,649,239 Total 6,171 $559,850,614

Table 4.1–23: Parcels in Railway Corridors

Improvement Type Number Value

Agricultural 3 $0 Residential 1,973 $59,713,904 Commercial 281 $111,852,826 Tax Exempt 192 $17,611,030 Total 2,449 $189,177,760

Conclusion Bartlesville has a High probability of and High vulnerability to the Transportation Hazardous Materials hazard. 4.1.3.16 City of Bartlesville Hazards Summary Hazards that impact the entire county randomly and more or less equally include Severe Winter Storms, High Wind, Tornado, Lightning, Hailstorm, Extreme Heat, Drought, Earthquake, and Urban Fires. Bartlesville differs from the other jurisdictions participating in this plan due to its higher population density, resources, and development.

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 282 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update Bartlesville’s exposure to site-specific hazards were identified and mapped in this section. These include Floods, Dam Failures, Expansive Soils, Wildfires, Fixed-Site Hazardous Materials, and Transportation Hazardous Materials. Of the site specific hazards: • The City of Bartlesville has a High vulnerability to Flooding. The Copan River runs through the central portion of the city and exposes a large variety of properties to flooding. • Due to that geography, the city also has High vulnerability to Dam Failure (especially from Copan Lake and Hulah Lake). • The prevalence of clay soils gives the city a High vulnerability to damage from expansive soils. • The City has a High vulnerability to the release of hazardous materials from transportation events. • The City of Bartlesville has a Moderate vulnerability to Wildfires and to Fixed-Site Hazardous materials. The Hazards Composite Map, shown in Figure 4.1-18, summarizes the areas of the community potentially impacted by these site-specific hazards.

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 283 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update Figure 4.1–18: City of Bartlesville Hazard Composite

Flanagan & Associates, LLC 284 Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional MHMP Update 4.1.4 Mitigation Strategy This section provides a description of Bartlesville’s ability to reduce potential losses, identified in Section 4.1.3, based on existing authorities, policies, programs, and resources, and its ability to expand on and improve these existing tools. Included in this section is a process by which Bartlesville incorporates the requirements of the mitigation plan into other planning mechanisms such as the comprehensive plan or capital improvements plan, when appropriate. Goals and objectives of the City of Bartlesville to reduce or avoid long-term vulnerabilities to the identified hazards are included in Chapter 6. A comprehensive range of specific actions and projects being considered to reduce the effects of each hazard are listed in Chapter 7, Action Plan. 4.1.4.1 Integration into Planning Mechanisms The City of Bartlesville described the following process for implementing its hazard mitigation plan through existing planning mechanisms: The City of Bartlesville and Washington County share an emergency management office and Emergency Operations Plan. Upon adoption, components of the Washington County Multi- Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation plan will be incorporated into the Washington County Emergency Operations Plan. The Emergency Manager is responsible for incorporating goals and actions items from this mitigation plan in the EOP. Upon approval of this plan, the Mayor, City Council, and City Manager will be responsible for implementation of the plan and its integration into other planning mechanisms. Other City staff members may be responsible for specific programs and projects. Some items, such as alterations to city codes, require approval of the City Council. The Council’s meetings provide an opportunity for citizens to participate and for officials to report on mitigation progress. The City of Bartlesville utilizes an array of other planning tools, ranging from comprehensive planning, stormwater drainage master plans, and zoning. These items can all incorporate goals and visions from the Hazard Mitigation Plan and be used to fulfill mitigation action items. 4.1.4.2 City of Bartlesville Mitigation Measures The City of Bartlesville identified mitigation measures, specific to their jurisdiction, during the planning process. The mitigation measures will be prioritized using the STAPLEE process as recommended by FEMA, included in Chapter 6, Table 6-1. Complete detailed information for each mitigation measure is included in Chapter 7.

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