Section 6. Mitigation Strategy

Schuylkill County Hazard Mitigation Plan Month 2019 SECTION 6. MITIGATION STRATEGY

Section 6 describes the process by which Schuylkill County will reduce or eliminate potential losses from the natural and non-natural hazards identified in Section 4.2 (Hazard Identification) of this HMP. The mitigation strategy focuses on existing and potential future mitigation actions to alleviate the effects of hazards on Schuylkill County’s population, economy, environment and general building stock. This section provides a summary of the 2019 HMP mitigation strategy update process, outlines the mitigation goals set forth in the 2019 HMP update, describes the process for identifying and analyzing mitigation techniques, and provides the mitigation action plan.

6.1 Update Process Summary

The 2013 HMP mitigation strategy, inclusive of the 2013-identified goals, objectives and mitigation actions, was first examined at the November 2018 kickoff meetings through the distribution of the Mitigation Strategy 5-Year Plan Review Worksheet. During the 2019 HMP update planning process, the Core and Municipal Planning Team members were provided the opportunity to comment on the goals, objectives, and actions that were listed in the existing 2013 HMP via submission of worksheets and participation at Core and Municipal Planning Team meetings. The general mitigation planning approach used to develop this plan is based on (1) the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) publication, “Local Mitigation Planning Handbook,” as well as (2) the Pennsylvania All-Hazard Mitigation Planning Standard Operating Guide (SOG). The following summarizes the mitigation strategy update process for the 2019 HMP update which is discussed further throughout this section. . Strengths, Weaknesses, Obstacles and Opportunities (SWOO): After the updated risk assessment was complete, and prior to goal setting, a SWOO session was conducted with the Core Planning Team at the June 27, 2018 meeting. The purposes of this session were to review information garnered from the risk assessment and identify strengths, weaknesses or challenges, obstacles and opportunities through a facilitated brainstorming session on risks, vulnerabilities and capabilities for each high-ranked hazard. The SWOO results were leveraged to revise the 2013 goals, as well as develop the updated mitigation action strategy for the County and participating municipalities. . Development of a Vision Statement and Review of Existing Mitigation Plan Goals and Mitigation Action Plan: Existing mitigation goals and objectives, and the 2013 HMP mitigation actions were first examined at the November 9, 2017 kickoff meetings. These items were distributed to all attending participants via hard copy at the kickoff meetings, and via email in the Lunch & Learns which had hyperlinks to download all worksheets that were distributed throughout the planning process. Members of the Core and Municipal Planning Teams were asked to review and provide input on the goals and provide a status update to their jurisdiction’s 2013 HMP mitigation action plan and return to the County. Plan participants continued to review and provide progress on the 2013 mitigation actions throughout the planning process.

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At the June 27, 2018 Core Planning Team Mitigation Strategy Meeting the goals were revisited and a preliminary discussion took place regarding the development of a vision statement. The SWOO results were reviewed and the Schuylkill County HMP Coordinators reviewed and enhanced the proposed 2019 HMP goals further and drafted several draft vision statements for consideration. A Vision and Goal-Setting exercise was developed and distributed to the Core Planning Team to obtain consensus on their development and update. . Develop and Update Mitigation Strategies: Mitigation actions for inclusion in the 2019 HMP update were identified through input from the Core and Municipal Planning Teams and the following sources. For the 2019 HMP update, the County focused on crafting a mitigation strategy that is implementable, action- oriented and clearly connects mitigation actions with general planning activities. The actions selected for inclusion in the 2019 HMP updated mitigation strategy are presented in Table 6-4. • 2013 HMP Mitigation Strategy – Actions that were not completed during the 2013 HMP were reviewed, revised and included as described in Tables 6-2 and 6-4, if still considered a priority to the jurisdiction. • Risk Assessment – The results of the updated risk assessment were reviewed with the Core and Municipal Planning Teams and problem statements were developed at the May 22, 2018 meetings. Mitigation actions were considered to address identified problems. • Capability Assessment and SWOO session – Challenges and opportunities identified during the capability assessment update and SWOO session were reviewed. Mitigation actions were considered to address challenges and capture opportunities. . Mitigation Strategy Prioritization and Implementation: The potential mitigation actions were qualitatively evaluated and described in more detail in Section 6.6 of this HMP. Mitigation actions were prioritized into three categories: high, medium, and low. High-priority and medium-priority mitigation actions are recommended for implementation before low-priority actions; however, based on County and municipal-specific needs, cost estimation, and available funding, some low-priority mitigation actions may be addressed first. . Document the Mitigation Planning Process: The entire mitigation planning process is documented throughout this HMP in Section 3.

This section summarizes past mitigation goals, past mitigation action status and provides an update of mitigation strategies, and additional past mitigation accomplishments.

6.2 Summary of Strengths, Weaknesses, Obstacles and Opportunities Session

As summarized above, the Core Planning Team participated in a facilitated SWOO session to identify strengths, weakness or challenges, obstacles and opportunities in hazard mitigation for the County’s seven high-ranked hazards. Each of these hazards were discussed individually and all information shared during the session was recorded to assist with the update to the County’s mitigation strategy. The discussion of each hazard began with identifying County, municipal and stakeholder strengths to mitigate the risk and potential future impacts of these hazards. Next, the weaknesses, challenges and obstacles the planning area faces to reduce each hazard’s risk were identified. To conclude the discussion of each high-ranked hazard, the Core Planning Team

6-2 SECTION 6. MITIGATION STRATEGY Schuylkill County Hazard Mitigation Plan Month 2019 was asked to identify potential opportunities for enhanced mitigation. The following summarizes the five general categories of potential opportunities identified during the session. Refer to Appendix C which provides the information captured for each hazard during the SWOO session.

. Address challenges with financial resources . Address challenges with staffing resources (both employed or contracted, and volunteer) . Increase public awareness . Increase and enhance local capabilities . Reduce vulnerability

6.3 Review of the Past Mitigation Goals

The mitigation goals identified in the 2013 version of the HMP are listed below:

. Goal 1: Create an organizational structure for accountability to follow through with maintenance of the plan. . Goal 2: Maintain a sense of regional accountability, whereas, a hazard in one municipality may affect another. . Goal 3: Promote actions that support economic development and public/private partnerships within Schuylkill County. . Goal 4: Encourage municipalities, through education, to promote public awareness of current and/or potential hazards within their community. . Goal 5: Strengthen land use and zoning ordinances regarding floodplain regulation. . Goal 6: Identify resources within each municipality. . Goal 7: Foster awareness of specific hazards in an area prior to future development.

At the November 9, 2017 Core and Municipal Planning Team Meetings, the 2013 HMP goals were distributed via hardcopy on the Mitigation Strategy 5-Year Mitigation Plan Review worksheet. The meeting attendees were asked to provide early feedback on the goals to incorporate into the update process. They were asked to consider if the goals address current and expected conditions, and whether the goal should be maintained in the updated HMP or changed based on current conditions in the County. At this time, the State HMP was in draft format, and the draft State HMP update goals were provided as a reference. Throughout the planning process, all plan participants were asked to return the Mitigation Strategy 5-Year Mitigation Plan Review worksheet with their input.

The 2013 HMP goals were revisited at the June 27, 2018 Mitigation Strategy meeting with the Core and Municipal Planning Teams. Through a facilitated discussion, each 2013 goal was discussed. It was concluded that a complete update to the 2013 goals was needed for the 2019 HMP. Refer to Section 6.6 below for additional discussion of the 2019 HMP goals.

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In the 2013 HMP, Schuylkill County and municipalities identified 386 actions and initiatives to support an improved understanding of hazard risk and vulnerability and to enhance mitigation capabilities. Of the 386 actions, 38 were countywide actions that range from specialized training for County employees to enforcing floodplain ordinances and data gathering. Progress on the 2013 mitigation actions was evaluated during the 2019 update process. The Core Planning Team and Municipal Planning Team were provided with a Mitigation Review Worksheet identifying all of the County and municipal actions and initiatives from the 2013 HMP. The respondents were asked to indicate the status of each action (“No Progress/Unknown,” “In Progress/Not Yet Complete,” “Continuous,” “Completed,” or “Discontinued”), and provide review comments on each. The completed Mitigation Action Plan Review Worksheet is provided in Table 6-1. Projects and initiatives identified as “Complete” and “Discontinued” have been removed from this plan update. The actions that the County has identified as “No Progress/Unknown,” “In Progress/Not Yet Complete,” or “Continuous” have been carried forward in the updated mitigation strategies identified in Table 6-4 (unless otherwise determined by the County to be a discontinued project). The language in some actions being carried over has been adjusted to reflect changes to County and/or municipal needs and capabilities. Some actions were also merged to reduce redundant efforts on behalf of the County and its municipalities.

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Table 6-1. Past Mitigation Action Status

Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. Review mutual aid agreements County Emergency (municipal as inter county) and Management Agency recommend changes as required. Review and evaluate facilities, County Emergency equipment, personnel and other Management Agency resources needed to support emergency response annually. Establish webpages where County Emergency presentations, training documents Management Agency and webinars can be posted. This will and Planning allow municipal officials to access to Department the information at their own schedule and at their own pace. Monitor and evaluate mitigation County Emergency actions annually and update the Management Agency hazard mitigation plan every five and Planning years to reflect changes in Department development after a major hazard event. On an annual basis, conduct Municipal Officials Training and/or State- sponsored training courses to address hazard mitigation topics, such as: County Emergency Training damage assessment after natural Management Agency, -CFM training disasters, stormwater management, Planning Department -NEPA roads mutual aid agreements among and Conservation -NFLP PPA emergency providers and District -Municipal education municipalities, public disaster assistance, hazard mitigation grant assistance, CIP, and tools to address blight.

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Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. Advocate for municipalities to find County Grant Writing alternate methods of funding to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Train additional County personnel on County Planning the use of the County’s GIS system to Department support emergency operations. County Tax Map new developments as plans are Not happening, 2nd ordinance Assessment approved for the purpose of update Department emergency and land use planning. Include language in the County Zoning Ordinance (for 34 municipalities) and the 33 municipal ordinances on County Planning measures to: enhance the concept of Department defensible space practice; and minimize impervious surfaces to reduce the impacts of drought. County Emergency Develop an understanding that more Management Agency, clearly lays out responsibilities among Planning Department, County agencies on their roles and Conservation associated with floodplain District management. Improve real-time information on stream flow (particularly during flood conditions) through placement of County Emergency additional stream gauges throughout Management Agency the county. During flood conditions, use this information to project peak flood levels and to warn the public and emergency service providers. Enroll County staff in Hazard County Emergency Mitigation and Floodplain Management Agency Management courses, which may and Department of include on-line webinars to minimize Planning costs.

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Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. Introduce a virtual one-stop shop for property owners and municipalities who have flooding problems and County Planning expand the Department's mission to Public information focus. Department provide advice to municipalities on flood hazards, availability of flood insurance, and flood protection methods. Partner with the Schuylkill County Board of Realtors to raise awareness LEPC, Schuylkill County on the potential hazard of radon to x Board of Realtors prospective home buyers in Schuylkill County. Coordinate open space protection efforts with other entities and land County Conservation protection groups for the preservation District of areas where the hazard level is high. Assign and train additional County employees to assist the Emergency County Emergency Operations Center staff, so they can Management Agency be called upon in the event of major emergencies. Assist municipalities in the County Emergency preparation and maintenance of Management Agency Emergency Operations Plans. Foster relationships with other counties, so that Schuylkill County County Emergency may utilize mutual aid in Emergency Management Agency Operations Center positions, including GIS. Determine appropriate methods to County Emergency conserve water. Initiate a water Management Agency conservation program.

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Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. County Emergency Management Agency, Provide assistance to municipalities in Planning Department, implementing individual hazard and Conservation mitigation actions. All hazards District Develop a GIS Strategic Plan for County Planning providing greater access to GIS data Department and tools for both emergency and land use planning. Work with the municipalities to integrate the County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan into the County Planning municipalities’ Comprehensive Plans, Code "Quality of life Ordinance" Department and Subdivision and Land Development Pottsville and Tremont adopted municipalities Ordinances, and Zoning Ordinances, and other similar documents by advising them on the principles and strategies for safe development. Use the “Pine Grove Area/Upper Swatara Watershed Recovery County Conservation Strategy” as a model and example for x District similar strategies in other watersheds throughout the county. Implement the “Pine Grove County Conservation 2 huge floodplain projects $10M Area/Upper Swatara Watershed x District (block grant, pilot project) Recovery Strategy”. Standardize and improve the system of flood damage reporting. This County Emergency process should use FEMA’s Model Management Agency Data Capture standards, including use and Planning of geographic information systems Department (GIS, which includes computerized mapping) by the county and municipalities.

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Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. Amend the County Zoning Ordinance to include measures to: enhance the concept of defensible space practice, County Planning and consider requiring applicants with Department property in the 100 year Floodplain to receive approval for building from the municipality prior to issuance of a County zoning permit application. County Planning Department, County Identify, evaluate, and document the Assessment Office, condition of blighted properties. County Emergency Management Agency Work with the individual municipalities to be firmly committed to continued compliance with the NFIP by regulating development and redevelopment through the adoptions County Planning of provisions that meet or exceed the Department and minimum NFIP requirements. Work Conservation District with municipalities to ensure that there are no deficiencies when the Community Assistance Visits are conducted to ensure continued compliance. Develop a Debris Management Plan to County Solid Waste include quick “Help Sheets” built upon x Expand for all hazards Office various types of events (such as EF 1 or EF 2 tornadoes). County Planning Incorporate local data in HAZUS Department models. County Emergency Identify and implement incentives to Management Agency, encourage municipal officials to Planning Department, participate in training.

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Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. and Conservation District Work the municipalities to acquire Municipalities, County Update utilities - spatial, water data on the locations of individual Planning Department lines, sewage lines, service area wells. Acquire, elevation, relocate or wet or Municipalities dry proof non-residential structures to Put to municipalities mitigate from flood damages. Over the long-term, if funding becomes available, prepare Municipalities stormwater management plans for act 167 watersheds where they have not been completed. Encourage municipalities to enroll in the Community Rating System (CRS). This program offers reduced flood Evaluation to determine if some Municipalities insurance rates within a municipality capabilities. that takes specific steps to reduce their flood risks. Ashland Borough Construct additional stormwater Include in 2019 HMP; no Auburn Borough inlet(s) on Market Street / move inlet x changes. to opposite of the road. Conduct stream stabilization to Unknown - to be Barry Township restore stream. checked on County Carry forward the action to the Conduct stream stabilization to completed Barry Township 2019 HMP, conduct stream restore stream. portion (install of stabilization to restore stream. rip-rap) Carry forward the action to the Replace the undersized structure with 2019 HMP, replace the Barry Township a larger opening to convey flood undersized structure with larger flows. opening to convey flood flows.

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Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. Carry forward the action to the Replace the undersized structure with 2019 HMP, replace the Barry Township a larger opening to convey flood No jurisdiction undersized structure with larger flows. opening to convey flood flows. Replace the undersized structure with # years ago Barry Township a larger opening to convey flood B Lee funds completed flows. Carry forward the action to the Replace the undersized structure with 2019 HMP, replace the Barry Township a larger opening to convey flood undersized structure with larger flows. opening to convey flood flows. No funding Carry forward the action to the Replace the undersized structure with 2019 HMP, replace the Barry Township a larger opening to convey flood undersized structure with larger flows. opening to convey flood flows. No funding Carry forward the action to the Replace the undersized structure with 2019 HMP, replace the Barry Township a larger opening to convey flood undersized structure with larger flows. opening to convey flood flows. No funding Carry forward the action to the Replace the undersized structure with 2019 HMP, replace the Barry Township a larger opening to convey flood undersized structure with larger flows. opening to convey flood flows. No funding Carry forward the action to the Replace the undersized structure with 2019 HMP, replace the Barry Township a larger opening to convey flood undersized structure with larger flows. opening to convey flood flows. No funding Improve signage and install flashing Unknown - to be Barry Township lights. checked on

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Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. Carry forward the action to the 2019 HMP, construct roadside Construct roadside barriers to catch Barry Township barriers to catch debris. Work debris. with engineer to separate on project due to cost Construct roadside barriers to catch Barry Township Duplicate debris. Snow fences are problematic, Improve roadway plowing and salting Barry Township natural screens (exacerbate?) - to operations. check if keep in next plan Remove fallen trees and debris from Carry forward the action to 2019 the River in East Norwegian Township, Blythe Township x due to funding HMP, acquire home and remove and remove properties from trees and debris. floodplain as applicable. Branch Township Carry forward the action to the 2019 HMP, improve stormwater Improve stormwater drainage Butler Township x due to funding drainage facilities, and upgrade facilities. culverts replace pipe with large. Township Engineer will take over. Carry forward the action to 2019 HMP, replace structure with Replace structure with larger opening Butler Township x due to funding larger opening to convey flood to convey flood flows. flows. Township Engineer and roads will take over. Carry forward action to 2019 HMP, acquire and remove Butler Township Remove properties from floodplain. x due to funding properties from floodplain. Township Engineer and roads will take over. Carry forward action to 2019 Replace structure with larger opening Butler Township x due to funding HMP, replace structure with to convey flood flows. larger opening to convey flood

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Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. flows. Township Engineer and roads will take over. Carry forward action to 2019 HMP, remove properties from Butler Township Remove properties from floodplain. x due to funding floodplain. Township Engineer and roads will take over. Carry forward action to 2019 Replace the damaged pipe with an HMP, replace the damaged pipe Butler Township improved/larger structure to convey x due to funding with an improved/larger flood flows. structure to convey flood flows. Township Engineer will take over. Carry forward action to 2019 HMP, acquire and remove Butler Township Remove properties from floodplain. x properties from floodplain. Have removed one home in 2017. Coordinate with Minersville Water Authority to investigate lowering the Cass Township elevation of the water main, or opening up the culvert and extending the channel closer to Valley Road. Replace the existing pipe with a larger Cass Township pipe to better convey flows. Consider demolishing and acquiring these structures and maintain the Cass Township floodplain as open space in perpetuity. Work with PENNDOT to increase Cass Township culvert capacity. Remove sediment and debris from Cass Township stream to improve channel flow. Work with PENNDOT to increase Cass Township culvert capacity. Work with PENNDOT to increase Cass Township culvert capacity.

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Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. Construct floodwall/levee at the Coaldale Borough Borough's wastewater treatment plant to alleviate flooding. Upgrade the Borough's fire company Coaldale Borough building and acquire an emergency back-up generator. Improve community outreach to Borough residents. Work closely with the County to obtain and distribute materials on what to do before, Coaldale Borough during, and after a disaster. Also develop a community outreach strategy to include educational seminars, outreach booths at local fairs, mailings, etc. Conduct an engineering study to Coaldale Borough investigate the feasibility of a floodwall/levee at Greenwood Street. Improve roadway drainage facilities Coaldale Borough and replace the culvert on Moser Avenue. Remove sediment and debris from Coaldale Borough Panther Creek to reduce the risk of flooding on State Route 209. Disallow oversize trucks on Borough Include in 2019 HMP; no Cressona Borough roads and designate new routes for x changes. oversize trucks. Designate a new location for the EOC Include in 2019 HMP; no Cressona Borough and purchase an emergency back-up x changes. generator. Remove sediment and debris from Include in 2019 HMP; no Cressona Borough Panther Valley Creek and Beaver x changes. Creek.

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Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. Carry forward action to 2019 HMP, replace bridge/culvert on Replace bridge/culvert on Drehersville Deer Lake Borough x due to funding Drehersville Road. Township Road. engineer and roads will take over. Carry forward action to 2019 HMP, replace culvert on SR61 to Replace culvert on SR61 to prevent Deer Lake Borough x due to funding prevent flooding. Township flooding. engineer and roads will take over. Carry forward action to 2019 HMP, construct new storm pipes Construct new storm pipes along along Drehersville Road to Drehersville Road to Lakefront Drive Deer Lake Borough x due to funding Lakefront Drive and properly and properly discharge stormwater to discharge stormwater to Pine Pine Creek. Creek. Township engineer and roads will take over. Carry forward action to 2019 HMP, channel storm water Channel storm water through drains through drains and storm water and storm water pipes from Coal Mt. pipes from Coal Mt. road to Lake Deer Lake Borough road to Lake Front Drive to avoid x due to funding Front Drive to avoid flooding on flooding on borough streets and borough streets and private private property. property. Township engineer and roads will take over. Enlarge drainage channel near the Delano Township Township's Fire Company. East Brunswick Construct floodwall/levee to alleviate x Township flooding on Cold Run Road. East Brunswick Construct floodwall/levee to alleviate x Township flooding on Old Country Lane. East Brunswick Replace Rauschs Bridge to alleviate x Township flooding of the Little Schuylkill River.

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Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. Construct floodwall/levee and replace East Brunswick pipe on Indian Run to alleviate x Township flooding. Replace cross-pipes on Laurel Road East Brunswick and Beechnut Road with larger pipes x Township to alleviate flooding. East Brunswick Replace the Wild Turkey Bridge x Township bridge/culvert. East Brunswick Improve roadway drainage facilities x State Highway Township on State Route 443. Develop buffer zones around tree East Brunswick farms to prevent the spread of x Township wildfires. East Brunswick Improve Township Building for use as x Township a 2nd EOC East Norwegian Remove fallen trees and debris from Township the River. Conduct an engineering study to identify causes of flooding and design East Union Township drainage improvements for the roads that flood. Remove debris from bridges Maintenance regularly Eldred Township Complete throughout the Township. conducted Replace existing culvert which Foster Township experiences overtopping/flooding. Replace/update stormwater system Foster Township that is prone to flooding along SR 901. Lower spillway to reduce potential Foster Township downstream flooding/damage in the event of a spillway breach. Conduct a study to designate new Frackville Borough evacuation/detour routes to serve as a bypass to the Borough.

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Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. Determine sheltering needs during emergency situations; retrofit older Frackville Borough homes to meet current fire prevention standards per the International Building Code. X - 1. Yes: PennDOT to remove Remove debris from the bridge on Complete, Frailey Township debris from the bridge on State State Route 125. but Route 125. ongoing. 1. Yes: PennDOT to replace and realign the pipe parallel to Maple Street (SR 125) with a larger Replace the pipe on Maple Street with structure and combine with Frailey Township X a larger structure to alleviate flooding. another downstream pipe crossing to alleviate flooding on Spruce Street, Spring Street and Maple Street. 1. Yes: PennDOT to increase the Increase the capacity of the drainage capacity of the drainage channels Frailey Township channels along Fountain Mountain X and inlet/pipe system along Road. Fountain Mountain Road. 1. Yes: Frailey Township to Increase the capacity of the drainage increase the capacity of the Frailey Township X channels along Middlecreek Road. drainage channels along Middlecreek Road. Purchase an emergency back-up 2. Generator installed in Frailey Township X generator for the EOC. February 2017. Remove sediment and debris from Gilberton Borough Mahanoy Creek. Conduct an engineering study to Gilberton Borough improve stormwater drainage facilities throughout the Borough. Consider demolition and acquisition Girardville Borough of properties in floodplain and

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Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. maintain them as open space in perpetuity. Install monitoring systems to detect Girardville Borough ground movements Still needed, can't get permission from PADEP to do this work, no Remove sediment and debris from Gordon Borough No progress way to resume. State Route, no stream. jurisdiction work with state. Does DCED/Consultant have funding. X - does not State Route, no jurisdiction work Remove sediment and debris from have jurisdiction Gordon Borough with state. Does stream. to conduct this DCED/Consultant have funding. work Carry forward the action to the 2019 HMP, replace the bridge on X - does not Replace the bridge on McKnight McKnight Street and improve have jurisdiction Gordon Borough Street and improve stormwater stormwater drainage facilities to conduct this drainage facilities. and train bridge. State Route, no work jurisdiction work with state. Does DCED/Consultant have funding. X - does not State Route, no jurisdiction work Remove debris from culvert to have jurisdiction Gordon Borough with state. Does enhance flow. to conduct this DCED/Consultant have funding. work X - does not State Route, no jurisdiction work Repair rip-raps to restore the have jurisdiction Gordon Borough with state. Does condition of the streambanks. to conduct this DCED/Consultant have funding. work Replace the bridge/culvert on Wood Hegins Township Lane to alleviate flooding. Replace the bridge/culvert on Trap Hegins Township Club Road to alleviate flooding. Conduct a study to determine the Hegins Township feasibility of constructing a

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Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. floodwall/levee on East Mountain Road. Replace the bridge/culvert on Forest Hegins Township Drive to alleviate flooding. Replace the bridge/culvert on E. Hegins Township Mountain Road to alleviate flooding. Replace the bridge/culvert on Church Hegins Township Road to alleviate flooding. Replace the bridge/culvert on Forest Hegins Township Drive to alleviate flooding. Replace the bridge/culvert on Dell Hegins Township Road to alleviate flooding. Replace the bridge/culvert on Hegins Township Fountain Road to alleviate flooding. Improve roadway drainage facilities Hegins Township on Fountain Road. Replace the bridge/culvert on Pine Hegins Township Drive to alleviate flooding. Replace the bridge/culvert on Brook Hegins Township Lane to alleviate flooding. Conduct a study to determine the Hegins Township feasibility of constructing a floodwall/levee on Pine Drive. Replace the bridge/culvert on Grove Hegins Township Drive to alleviate flooding. Replace the bridge/culvert on Broad Hegins Township Street to alleviate flooding. Replace the bridge/culvert on Gap Hegins Township School Road to alleviate flooding. Improve roadway drainage facilities Hegins Township on Bear Valley Road. Improve roadway drainage facilities Hegins Township on State Route 25.

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Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. Improve roadway drainage facilities Hegins Township on State Route 25. Improve signage/flashing lights on Hegins Township State Route 125. Improve signage/flashing lights on Hegins Township Grove Drive. Improve signage/flashing lights on Hegins Township State Routes 25 and 125. Improve roadway plowing/salting services on various roads within the Hegins Township Township to address snow drive after a snowstorm and improve road conditions. Carry forward the action to the Conduct a study to determine the 2019 HMP, conduct a study to Hubley Township feasibility of constructing a Lack of funding determine the feasibility of floodwall/levee on Church Road. constructing a floodwall/levee on Church Street. Carry forward the action to the Conduct a study to determine the 2019 HMP, conduct a study to feasibility of constructing a Hubley Township X determine the feasibility of floodwall/levee on Honeymoon Trail constructing a floodwall/levee on Road. Honeymoon Trail Road. Purchase plows and salting Hubley Township X Purchased new plow equipment. Purchase plows and salting Carry forward the action to the Hubley Township X equipment. 2019 HMP, Carry forward the action to the 2019 HMP, examine and improve Examine and improve roadway Hubley Township X roadway drainage facilities on drainage facilities on Quaker Drive. Quaker Drive. Culverts should be replaced. Examine and improve roadway Carry forward the action to the Hubley Township X drainage facilities on Church Road. 2019 HMP, examine and improve

6-22 SECTION 6. MITIGATION STRATEGY Schuylkill County Hazard Mitigation Plan Month 2019

Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. roadway drainage facilities on Church Road. Culverts should be replaced. Limb removal on church road. Carry forward the action to the 2019 HMP, examine and improve Examine and improve roadway Hubley Township X roadway drainage facilities on drainage facilities on Kushwa Road. Kushwa Road. Culverts should be replaced. Limb removal needed Carry forward the action to the Improve signage/flashing lights on Some complete 2019 HMP, improve Hubley Township Fear Not Road. general funds. signage/flashing lights on Fear Not Road. Carry forward the action to the 2019 HMP, conduct stream Conduct stream stabilization to Hubley Township X stabilization to restore stream. restore stream. No outlet road 3-4 houses, talk to state. Carry forward the action to the 2019 HMP, replace the Replace the bridge/culvert on Quaker Hubley Township X bridge/culvert on Quaker Drive Drive to alleviate flooding. to alleviate flooding. Lack of funding. Carry forward the action to the Replace the bridge/culvert on 2019 HMP, replace the Hubley Township Honeymoon Trail Drive to alleviate X bridge/culvert on Honeymoon flooding. Trail Drive to alleviate flooding. Carry forward the action to the Replace the bridge/culvert on Church 2019 HMP, replace the Hubley Township X Road to alleviate flooding. bridge/culvert on Church Road to alleviate flooding. Carry forward the action to the Replace the bridge/culvert on W. Hubley Township X 2019 HMP, replace the Mountain Road to alleviate flooding. bridge/culvert on W. Mountain

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Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. Road to alleviate flooding. Lack of funding. Carry forward the action to the 2019 HMP, replace the Replace the bridge/culvert on bridge/culvert on Township Road Hubley Township Township Road 880 to alleviate X 880 to alleviate flooding. Lack of flooding. funding. Deer Lake Bridge/culvert replacement - to be checked on. Carry forward the action to the 2019 HMP, replace the Replace the bridge/culvert on Deep Hubley Township X bridge/culvert on Deep Creek Creek Road to alleviate flooding. Road to alleviate flooding. Lack of funding. Carry forward the action to the Replace the bridge/culvert on 2019 HMP, replace the Hubley Township Mahantongo Street to alleviate X bridge/culvert on Mahantongo flooding. Street to alleviate flooding. Carry forward the action to the 2019 HMP, replace the Replace the bridge/culvert on Mill Hubley Township X bridge/culvert on Mill Road to Road to alleviate flooding. alleviate flooding. Lack of funding. Carry forward the action to the 2019 HMP, replace the Replace the bridge/culvert on Fear Hubley Township X bridge/culvert on Fear Not Road Not Road to alleviate flooding. to alleviate flooding. Lack of funding Carry forward the action to the 2019 HMP, replace the Replace the bridge/culvert on Fear Hubley Township X bridge/culvert on Fear Not Road Not Road to alleviate flooding. to alleviate flooding. Lack of funding Replace the bridge/culvert on State Carry forward the action to the Hubley Township X Route 25 to alleviate flooding. 2019 HMP, replace the

6-24 SECTION 6. MITIGATION STRATEGY Schuylkill County Hazard Mitigation Plan Month 2019

Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. bridge/culvert on State Route 25 to alleviate flooding. Lack of funding. Carry forward the action to the 2019 HMP, purchase snow Purchase snow removal and salting removal and salting equipment Kline Township equipment and designate emergency x due to funding and designate emergency snow snow routes throughout Township. routes throughout Township. Township engineer and roads will take over. Carry forward the action to the 2019 HMP, conduct an Conduct an engineering study to engineering study to improve Kline Township improve stormwater drainage x due to funding stormwater drainage facilities facilities throughout the Township. throughout the Township. Township engineer and roads will take over Landingville Borough Elevate the embankment or install Mahanoy City Borough flood wall. Upgrade 84" CMP conveying North Mahanoy City Borough Mahnoy Creek from E. Vine St. and W. Railroad St. Fill in abandoned channel for Old Mahanoy City Borough North Mahanoy Creek between W. Vine St. and W. Railroad St. Add Trash Rack near 1400 Block of E. Mahanoy City Borough Market St. Mahanoy City Borough Create Act 167 Plan Mahanoy Township Replace or Repair Culvert Construct Stormwater Drainage Mahanoy Township Improvements

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6-26 SECTION 6. MITIGATION STRATEGY Schuylkill County Hazard Mitigation Plan Month 2019

Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. floodwall/levee on Lincoln Street and Washington Street. Conduct a study to determine the Middleport Borough feasibility of constructing a floodwall/levee on Main Street. Minersville Borough Mount Carbon Borough New Castle Township New Philadelphia Borough Conduct a study to determine the feasibility of constructing a New Ringgold Borough floodwall/levee to protect the Borough. Evaluate potential alternate New Ringgold Borough evacuation routes for Borough egress. Conduct a study to investigate New Ringgold Borough solutions to protect WWTP from flooding. North Manheim Replace the bridge/culvert on Green x No change - Include in 2019 HMP Township Tree Drive to alleviate flooding. Conduct a study to determine the North Manheim feasibility of constructing a Discontinued - PennDOT x Township floodwall/levee on River Street and reconstructing intersection Mengle Street. North Manheim Replace the bridge/culvert on Antique x No change - Include in 2019 HMP Township Lane to alleviate flooding. Conduct a study to determine the Revise for 2019 HMP - Storm North Manheim feasibility of constructing a x sewer was upgraded but drains Township floodwall/levee on Briar Road. clog due to debris. North Manheim Replace the bridge/culvert on Berry x No change - Include in 2019 HMP Township Road to alleviate flooding.

6-27 SECTION 6. MITIGATION STRATEGY Schuylkill County Hazard Mitigation Plan Month 2019

Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. North Manheim Construct embankment and spillway x No change - Include in 2019 HMP Township to regulate pond outflows. Conduct an engineering study to North Manheim design and improve stormwater x Project completed Township drainage facilities on Ridge Road. Conduct an engineering study to North Manheim design and improve stormwater x No change - Include in 2019 HMP Township drainage facilities on Seven Stars Road. Conduct an engineering study to Revise for 2019 HMP - Drainage North Manheim design and improve stormwater x installed; catch basins need to be Township drainage facilities on Hemlock Drive. updated. Ensure buildings in the Township North Manheim meet International Building Code x No change - Include in 2019 HMP Township specifications for wind loadings. North Manheim construct/upgrade storm sewer to x Township alleviate flooding North Manheim property should be secured at a x Township minimum and ultimately demolished Replace the bridge/culvert on Trout North Union Township Lane to alleviate flooding. Replace the bridge/culvert on Millers North Union Township Road to alleviate flooding. Replace the bridge/culvert on North Union Township Labensberg Road to alleviate flooding. Norwegian Township Replace the bridge/culvert on Ridge Orwigsburg Borough Road to alleviate flooding. Conduct stream stabilization to Orwigsburg Borough restore stream. Replace the bridge/culvert on W. Orwigsburg Borough Market Street to alleviate flooding.

6-28 SECTION 6. MITIGATION STRATEGY Schuylkill County Hazard Mitigation Plan Month 2019

Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. Conduct an engineering study to Orwigsburg Borough design and improve stormwater drainage facilities on Decatur Street. Conduct an engineering study to Orwigsburg Borough design and improve stormwater drainage facilities on S. Wayne Street. Palo Alto Borough Conduct an engineering study to design and improve stormwater Pine Grove Borough drainage facilities on S. Tulpehocken Street. Conduct an engineering study to design and improve stormwater Pine Grove Borough drainage facilities on Parallel Road and W. Mill Street. Conduct a study to determine the Pine Grove Borough feasibility of constructing a floodwall/levee on State Route 895. Conduct a study to determine the feasibility of constructing a Pine Grove Borough floodwall/levee on E. Mill Street and Birds Hill Road. Conduct a study to determine the Pine Grove Borough feasibility of constructing a floodwall/levee on E. Pottsville Street. Acquire the necessary equipment, and Pine Grove Borough designate Borough Hall as the EOC. Conduct a study to determine the feasibility of constructing a Pine Grove Borough floodwall/levee on N. Tulpehocken Street. Implement regular testing of Pine Grove Borough groundwater wells.

6-29 SECTION 6. MITIGATION STRATEGY Schuylkill County Hazard Mitigation Plan Month 2019

Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. Designate new evacuation/detour Pine Grove Borough routes to bypass borough. Road repaired but no flood Repair roadway and construct flood Pine Grove Township x protection, need to work with protection system. Penn DOT. Consider removing flooded properties Some homes acquired by FEMA Pine Grove Township x from the floodplain. funds, more need to be. Replace the failed pipe on Mexico Pine Grove Township x Township funded Road with a larger structure. Carry forward the action to the Examine and improve roadway 2019 HMP, examine and improve Pine Grove Township drainage facilities on Sweet Arrow x roadway drainage facilities on Lake Road. Sweet Arrow Lake Road. Penn- DOT road is still a concern Carry forward the action to the Conduct a study to determine the 2019 HMP, conduct a study to Pine Grove Township feasibility of constructing a x due to funding determine the feasibility of floodwall/levee on 2 1/2 Mile Road. constructing a floodwall/levee on 2 1/2 Mile Road. Carry forward the action to the Conduct a study to determine the 2019 HMP, conduct a study to feasibility of constructing a Pine Grove Township x due to funding determine the feasibility of floodwall/levee on Swopes Valley constructing a floodwall/levee on Road. Swopes Valley Road. Carry forward the action to the Replace the bridge/culvert on Old 2019 HMP, replace the Pine Grove Township x due to funding Forge Road to alleviate flooding. bridge/culvert on Old Forge Road to alleviate flooding. The bridge/culvert is being Replace the bridge/culvert on Oak Pine Grove Township x replaced through bridge state Grove Road to alleviate flooding. funding. Replace the damaged pipe on Wood Port Carbon Borough Street with a larger structure.

6-30 SECTION 6. MITIGATION STRATEGY Schuylkill County Hazard Mitigation Plan Month 2019

Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. Conduct an engineering study to Port Carbon Borough design and improve stormwater drainage facilities on 5th Street. Remove sediment and debris from Port Carbon Borough stream. Conduct an engineering study to Port Carbon Borough design and improve stormwater drainage facilities on Main Street. Conduct an engineering study to Port Carbon Borough design and improve stormwater drainage facilities on Lillian Street. Conduct an engineering study to Port Carbon Borough design and improve stormwater drainage facilities on 4th Street. Implement FEMA/PEMA funded flood Port Clinton Borough protection project on Rattling Run (ongoing). Work with local emergency officials to develop/improve early warning Port Clinton Borough system to monitor and contain forest fires. Work with local emergency officials to develop/improve early warning Port Clinton Borough system to monitor and contain forest fires. Replace the undersized structure with Porter Township a larger opening to convey flood flows. Replace the undersized structure with Porter Township a larger opening to convey flood flows. Replace the undersized structure with Porter Township a larger opening to convey flood flows.

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6-33 SECTION 6. MITIGATION STRATEGY Schuylkill County Hazard Mitigation Plan Month 2019

Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. Repair the floodwalls and install rock Saint Clair Borough protection along Mill Creek. Repair/Replace the bridge at Lawton Saint Clair Borough Street. Repair/Replace the bridge at Carroll Saint Clair Borough Street. Repair/Replace the bridge at Franklin Saint Clair Borough Street. Re-grade shoulder areas to insure surface flow enters existing pipe & Saint Clair Borough inlet network; rock-line shoulder swale as needed to avoid inlet debris. Rock-line swale and re-grade as Saint Clair Borough necessary to ensure surface flow enters existing drainage network. Clear out dead, dried scrub brush and Saint Clair Borough trees to reduce fire hazard. Remove debris, rock-line banks, and Saint Clair Borough replace the downstream pipe. Remove debris from Mill Creek near Saint Clair Borough Lawton Street. Work with dam owners to ensure up- to-date Emergency Action Plans are in Saint Clair Borough place for the dams upstream of the Borough. Remove properties from the Schuylkill Haven floodplain along St. Charles Street and Borough St. James Street. Schuylkill Haven Remove debris from the Columbia Borough Street Bridge. Schuylkill Haven Remove sediment and debris from the Borough River. Schuylkill Haven Repair the retaining wall on Railroad Borough Street.

6-34 SECTION 6. MITIGATION STRATEGY Schuylkill County Hazard Mitigation Plan Month 2019

Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. Schuylkill Haven Repair the retaining wall on Garfield Borough Avenue. Schuylkill Haven Repair the retaining wall on St. John Borough Street. Schuylkill Township Replacement and/or addition of new Shenandoah Borough inlets and adequately sized pipe Shenandoah Borough Storm separation projects South Manheim Township Carry forward the action to the No progress Install a trash rack on the unnamed 2019 HMP, install a trash rack on other than debris Tamaqua Borough stream entering the park, and the unnamed stream entering removal due to upgrade the storm drainage system. the park, and upgrade the storm lack of funding. drainage system. Carry forward the action to the Continue to pursue the 1980 U.S. 2019 HMP, continue to pursue Army Corps of Engineers the 1980 U.S. Army Corps of Tamaqua Borough recommendation of building a stream Engineers recommendation of diversion of Wabash Creek directly to building a stream diversion of the Little Schuylkill River. Wabash Creek directly to the Little Schuylkill River. Carry forward the action to the Continue to pursue the 1980 U.S. 2019 HMP, continue to pursue Army Corps of Engineers the 1980 U.S. Army Corps of recommendation of building a dry Tamaqua Borough Engineers recommendation of dam on the unnamed stream to building a dry dam on the alleviate flooding of the Wabash unnamed stream to alleviate Creek. flooding of the Wabash Creek. Complete but Repair the Wabash Creek Culvert and Repaired damage sections of Tamaqua Borough maintain (on- improve scour protection. culverts, debris removed. going)

6-35 SECTION 6. MITIGATION STRATEGY Schuylkill County Hazard Mitigation Plan Month 2019

Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. inspections/clean Cleaned; Major areas (Borough trash-rack funded) upstream of culvert. Complete but maintain (on- Repaired damage sections of going) Replace the damaged section of the culverts, debris removed. Tamaqua Borough inspections/clean Wabash Creek Culvert. Cleaned; Major areas (Borough trash-rack funded) upstream of culvert. In progress Improve roadway drainage facilities Tower City Borough (municipal Carry forward in progress action on Colliery Avenue and Grant Avenue. funding) X Replace the undersized bridge on 4th Tower City Borough Completed Street. by State S. Hand Street was redone, Construct culverts on Hand Street to Tower City Borough 2nd Street improve flow. updated drainage complete Carry forward the action to the Conduct an engineering study to 2019 HMP, conduct an improve stormwater drainage engineering study to improve Tower City Borough X facilities on Grant Avenue and 2nd stormwater drainage facilities on Street. Grant Avenue and 2nd Street but state has jurisdiction. Conduct an engineering study to Carry forward the action to the improve stormwater drainage Tower City Borough X 2019 HMP, conduct an facilities on Grant Avenue and 7th engineering study to improve Street.

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6-37 SECTION 6. MITIGATION STRATEGY Schuylkill County Hazard Mitigation Plan Month 2019

Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. Remove debris and sediment from Tremont Borough bridges on Pine Street. Tremont Borough Replace bridge on Goodsprings Alley. Remove debris and sediment from Tremont Borough bridge on Line Street. Conduct stream stabilization to Tremont Borough restore Middle Creek. Remove sediment and debris from Tremont Borough stream south of Line Street. Replace culverts from 2nd Street to Tremont Borough Line Street. Improve stormwater drainage Tremont Borough facilities from Clay Street to Washington Street. Improve stormwater drainage Tremont Borough facilities from Middlecreek Road to Clay Street. Repair railroad crossing throughout Tremont Borough Borough. Carry forward the action to the 2019 HMP, construct roadside Construct roadside barriers on Rausch barriers on Rausch Creek Road to Tremont Township x Creek Road to catch debris. catch debris. Removing rocks every week, cannot close road. Road Super will take over Carry forward the action to the 2019 HMP, conduct a study to Conduct a study to determine the determine the feasibility of Tremont Township feasibility of constructing a x constructing a floodwall/levee on floodwall/levee on State Route 4011. State Route 4011 during periods of heavy rain. Road Super will take over Tremont Township Replace bridge on Camp Road. x

6-38 SECTION 6. MITIGATION STRATEGY Schuylkill County Hazard Mitigation Plan Month 2019

Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. Carry forward the action to the 2019 HMP, conduct a study to Conduct a study to determine the determine the feasibility of feasibility of constructing a Tremont Township x constructing a floodwall/levee on floodwall/levee on Molleystown Molleystown Road during Road. periods of heavy rain. Road Super will take over Union Township Taken care Upper Mahantango Remove sediment and debris from of, County Township bridge on Spain Road. bridge - complete Bridge replaced Remove sediment and debris from Upper Mahantango 1.5 years bridges on Pine and Mahantango Township ago, State Creek. project - complete Carry forward the action to the Purchase an emergency backup Upper Mahantango 2019 HMP, purchase an generator for the Township's Fire X Township emergency backup generator for Company. the Township's Fire Company. Carry forward the action to the Establish an early warning/emergency 2019 HMP, establish an early Upper Mahantango communications system for the X warning/emergency Township Township. communications system for the Township. Carry forward the action to the Remove structures from floodplain No progress due 2019 HMP, remove structures Walker Township and acquire and preserve land as to lack of from floodplain and acquire and open space in perpetuity. funding. preserve land as open space in perpetuity. Basement flooding

6-39 SECTION 6. MITIGATION STRATEGY Schuylkill County Hazard Mitigation Plan Month 2019

Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. loses utilities, sump pump. Separate septic system - sewage. Replaced 3 locations on Wildcat Replace pipe with larger structure on Walker Township Road, up in Wildcat Road. capacity funded by township Replace pipe with larger structure on Walker Township X Wildcat Road. Replace pipe with larger structure on Walker Township X Wildcat Road. Replace culverts on Valley Road to Walker Township X alleviate flooding. Render roadway plowing/salting Revised, conducted but part of Walker Township services immediately after a snow On going operation. event to improve road conditions. Render roadway plowing/salting Revised, conducted but part of Walker Township services immediately after a snow On going operation. event to improve road conditions. Do they need to be done? RM to Remove sediment and debris from Washington Township take lead. Assumed done but has bridge on Trophy Drive. been 5 years. Remove sediment and debris from Do they need to be done? RM to Washington Township X bridge on Covered Bridge Road. take lead. Provide for high speed internet Complete, services at the Emergency Operations Washington Township installed Center in the Township's municipal generators building. Wayne Township West Brunswick Restore the flood carrying capacity to Township Pine Creek.

6-40 SECTION 6. MITIGATION STRATEGY Schuylkill County Hazard Mitigation Plan Month 2019

Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. West Brunswick Restore the flood carrying capacity to Township Pine Creek. West Brunswick Restore the flood carrying capacity to Township Pine Creek. West Brunswick Replace the bridge/culvert on Frisbee Township Road to alleviate flooding. West Brunswick Restore the flood carrying capacity to Township Pine Creek. Improve communications systems and West Brunswick procedures for emergency early Township warnings and evacuations. Conduct an engineering study to West Mahanoy improve stormwater drainage Township facilities throughout the Township. Carry forward the action to the Replace the bridge/culvert on Dorset 2019 HMP, replace the West Penn Township x due to funding Road to alleviate flooding. bridge/culvert on Dorset Road to alleviate flooding. Carry forward the action to the Replace the bridge/culvert on Retreat 2019 HMP, replace the West Penn Township x due to funding Road to alleviate flooding. bridge/culvert on Retreat Road to alleviate flooding. Carry forward the action to the Replace pipes on Blue Mountain Drive 2019 HMP, replace pipes on Blue West Penn Township and Kepners Road to alleviate x due to funding Mountain Drive and Kepners flooding. Road to alleviate flooding. Conduct a study to determine the Currently working on raising road West Penn Township feasibility of constructing a x with Penn DOT. floodwall/levee on State Route 309. Carry forward the action to the Conduct a study to determine the 2019 HMP, conduct a study to West Penn Township feasibility of constructing a x due to funding determine the feasibility of floodwall/levee on Ridge Road. constructing a floodwall/levee on Ridge Road.

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Status 1. Please describe what was accomplished and indicate % complete. 2. If there was no progress, indicate what obstacles/delays encountered? 3. If there was progress, how is/was the action being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)? Describe Next Steps 1. If including in the 2019 HMP, In do you want to revise/reword Progress/ (e.g., to be more specific or Jurisdiction/ No progress/ Not Yet change lead agency?) Responsible Party Potential Mitigation Action Unknown Completed Continuous Completed Discontinued 2. If discontinued, explain why. Carry forward the action to the Replace the pipe on Lime Kiln Road to 2019 HMP, replace the pipe on West Penn Township x due to funding alleviate flooding. Lime Kiln Road to alleviate flooding. Carry forward the action to the Replace pipes on Ash Circle Road to West Penn Township x due to funding 2019 HMP, replace pipes on Ash alleviate flooding. Circle Road to alleviate flooding. Carry forward the action to the Replace bridge on School Drive to West Penn Township x due to funding 2019 HMP, replace bridge on alleviate flooding. School Drive to alleviate flooding. Carry forward the action to the Replace bridge with larger structure 2019 HMP, replace bridge with West Penn Township x due to funding on School Drive to alleviate flooding. larger structure on School Drive to alleviate flooding. Carry forward the action to the Remove structures from floodplain 2019 HMP, remove structures West Penn Township and acquire and preserve land as x from floodplain and acquire and open space in perpetuity. preserve land as open space in perpetuity. Conduct a study to determine the Replaced one bridge but another West Penn Township feasibility of constructing a x needs to be done. CDBG to floodwall/levee on Barry Road. provide money to replace bridge. Replace the bridge/culvert on Saint CDBG to provide money to West Penn Township x Peters to alleviate flooding. replace bridge. Carry forward the action to the Replace the bridge/culvert on Saint 2019 HMP, Replace the West Penn Township x Peters to alleviate flooding. bridge/culvert on Saint Peters to alleviate flooding. Carry forward the action to the Replace bridge with larger structure West Penn Township x 2019 HMP, replace bridge with on Dairy Road. larger structure on Dairy Road. Replace bridge with larger structure Carry forward the action to the West Penn Township x on Wash Creek Road. 2019 HMP, replace bridge with

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Schuylkill County and its municipalities are dedicated to mitigation activities and comprehensive all-hazards planning. To that end, the County and municipalities have engaged in mitigation activities beyond those identified in its 2013 HMP. The County and its municipalities have demonstrated a proactive approach, commitment to resiliency, and desire to protect both physical assets and citizens against hazard losses through the following additional accomplishments: . Since the 2006 devastating floods in Pine Grove Borough, the Borough has utilized FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant funding to acquire and remove (i.e. demolish) 17 properties; total project cost of buyouts was approximately $1.4 million dollars. . The Schuylkill County Planning Department reviews proposed Subdivision and Land Development Plans and started to include in some Plan Review comments and recommendations if proposed development was included in the 1-percent annual chance flood zone, was in the anthracite fields or in a municipality designated by DCNR as medium or high-risk for wildfires. For example, if a proposed development is located in a floodplain, the comment reads "The Schuylkill County Hazard Mitigation Plan, which was adopted by your municipality via resolution, established a strategy to reduce the impact of hazards throughout the county. Flooding has been identified in the Hazard Mitigation Plan as a high risk/high impact hazard. We recommend that the municipality refer to their Floodplain Ordinance to ensure compliance of the proposed development with the Floodplain Ordinance.” . The Pine Grove Area/Upper Swatara Watershed Pennsylvania Recovery Strategy was completed in 2012 and set forth a strategic plan to reduce flooding impacts in the 8-municipality region of the Upper Swatara Watershed. These strategies focused on two areas: community capacity building and watershed improvements. The following summarizes completed projects as posted on the Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency’s website in October 2018 and maintained by the Swatara Long Term Recovery Committee. • Michael Coal North Tree Planting Project . 26 acres were planted with 31,000 trees. PA Game Commission donated 2,000 trees. American Chestnut Foundation donated 660 American Chestnut seeds and 600 American Chestnut seedlings. This project was funded through grants received from Rettew Engineering and the Foundation for PA Watersheds. Michael Coal South Tree Planting Project - Planted 8 acres with 8000 trees. PA Game Commission donated trees. Volunteers included National Civilian Conservation Corp (NCCC) team members and local citizens. Tremont North Project Berm Removal & Tree Planting . Planted 8,000 on six acres in 2014; removed a berm in 2013 that consolidated water runoff. PA Game Commission donated trees. Volunteers included NCCC team members, PSU students and local citizens. Abandoned Waterline Across Swatara Creek Behind Guilford Mills . Concrete center post and water line were removed from stream channel so they could no longer catch debris and back up water. . Obstruction behind north end fire house to address pinch point in stream. . Abandoned waterline and concrete pillars were removed pro bono by Miller Brothers Construction, Schuylkill Haven, PA.

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• Donaldson North Berm Repair Project - DEP repaired berm breached on mountainside north of Donaldson to prevent overtopping and flooding homes below. Wide Awake St. Stream Channel Day-Lighting - Stream was daylighted via buyouts, mostly accomplished; there could be another phase but it would need buy-in from a local business in order to proceed Middle Creek Streambank stabilization - Stabilized 500 feet of highly eroded streambank – partnered with PA DEP Mining Bond Forfeiture site reclamation to reduce sediment to stream above Tremont. Upper Swatara Creek US Army Corps of Engineers Watershed Flood Study - Completed for Pine Grove Borough (North Pine Grove) Flood Risk Area. Pine Grove Borough Stormwater System Study Restoration - Study was completed, grant applied for not funded for implementation. Phase 1 repair of the VFW tunnel was completed but Borough was turned down for phase 2 funding. Street drains were cleaned and repaired. Completed a stream cleanup & berm redesign study. Removed pipe bridge obstruction behind north end fire house to address pinch point in stream. Pine Grove East Mill Street Bridge - Removal of sediment build up and completed stream channel work in 2015 Donaldson Culmbank/Good Spring Creek Restoration Project – Design – This project was funded through a $151,022.00 EPA Section 319 Nonpoint Source Program Grant and a $25,000 National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Grant Swatara Creek Floodplain Restoration Project – Design -Project will lower area east of Guilford Mills to relieve flooding in North Pine Grove. Final design and permits received and approved; funding through a $300,700 2014 Growing Greener Grant. Expanded Upper Swatara Creek US Army Corps of Engineers Watershed Flood Study – The USACE developed a model for the Upper Swatara Creek Watershed (where Swatara Creek passes under I-81 upstream, includes all tributaries to the headwaters).

The following summarizes funded/ongoing projects as posted on the Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency’s website in October 2018 and maintained by the Swatara Long Term Recovery Committee.

• Donaldson Culmbank/Good Spring Creek Restoration Project Phases 1 & 2 o The project which will lower and reconstruct eighteen (18) acres of floodplain along 4,600 feet of Good Spring Creek. This new floodplain will help to capture upstream sediment and also retain floodwaters. The Conservation District was awarded the Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Programs Pilot Project Grant awarded in the amount of $6,700,000+. The AML grant agreement documents are anticipated by December 2018. o Phase 1A will lower and reconstruct six (6) acres of floodplain along 2,100 feet of Good Spring Creek. Construction work has been severely delayed due to rain/weather conditions. • Swatara Creek Floodplain Restoration Phase #1 Construction Project – The project is in-progress and will lower area east of Guilford Mills to relieve flooding in North Pine Grove. Funding is from the Growing Greener Grant, CDBG-DR funding through PA DCED and PPL. Chapter 102 and 105

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permitting modifications need to be submitted due to requested/required changes in project design delaying project bidding by 1 to 3 months. • Swatara Creek Floodplain Restoration Phase #2 Project – Currently in progress; Borough recreation plan being developed and moving toward application for Phase 2 design. • Guilford Mills Water Treatment Facilities - Preliminary modeling shows the greatest positive impact to reducing floodwater height hinges on removal of the Guilford Treatment Plant. Acquired funding needed to develop the concept design plan, permit requirements, funding opportunities, and costs associated with upgrading the Pine Grove Joint Treatment Authority’s (PGJTA) sewer plant to accept the raw wastewater from Guilford Mills. Conceptual design and cost estimates are in progress by the contracted consultant. • Good Spring Creek Bridge - Wing-wall narrows down the stream channel. Removal is underway by Tremont Borough due to damages sustained to the structure during the 2018 recent flooding. • An updated mitigation strategy has been added to the plan to continue to implement the actions/projects identified in the Swatara Long Term Recovery Plan.

. Schuylkill Haven Borough – The Borough completed a five-acre floodplain restoration and flood water storage project is located adjacent to the river in a wooded area and down-gradient of the community. Early in the 1900's coal processing plants and the public had no use for coal fines, thus resulting in thousands or most likely millions of tons floating downstream waiting to be deposited in low lying areas. A 5-acre by 5-foot deep area was excavated by removing nonnative material (i.e., small coal fines and sand) deposited over the last 150-years or so from past flooding events. This generated 1.63 Million gallons of flood water storage. The return-on-investment of this project has already been realized because the Borough saw limited damages as a result of the 2018 flood events (Graver 2018). . Port Carbon Watershed Study (2017) – Through a PADEP grant (NE140189) a Watershed Study was developed for the drainage areas located upstream and in the Borough of Port Carbon Borough along the Mill Creek and Schuylkill River; from the Mill Creek and Schuylkill River Watershed headwaters to just downstream of the Port Carbon Borough boundary line. The study provides background information on the entire watershed with a focus on the Port Carbon Borough area and how water quality and quantity issues can be addressed (Benesch 2017).

6.4 2019 HMP Title, Vision and Goals

This section describes the plan vision and mitigation goals set forth in the 2019 HMP update.

2019 HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN TITLE

In August 2017, the Schuylkill County HMP leadership, the Schuylkill County Planning Department and Emergency Management Agency initiated a ‘Lunch & Learn’ email campaign with the Core and Municipal Planning Teams. The Lunch & Learn emails were designed to be a visually-appealing and contain ‘bite-sized’ information pertaining to all phases of emergency management with a focus on mitigation and the HMP update. The purposes of the Lunch & Learn emails were to serve as an education tool for the HMP update,

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As part of the Lunch & Learn email campaign, the Schuylkill County Planning Department distributed one that requested the Core Planning Team’s input on a title for the 2019 HMP update. The Core Planning Team was requested to vote on three choices that best matched the County’s mitigation vision. The selected title for the 2019 HMP update that provides insight into the overall vision of the County is:

Planning Together for a Resilient Schuylkill County

2019 VISION STATEMENT

The Schuylkill County HMP Coordinators envisioned having a vision statement for the 2019 HMP update to serve as a guide for plan development and represent what plan participants want to achieve over the performance period of the plan. Initial vision statement discussions took place at the June 2018 Core Planning Team meeting. The Schuylkill County HMP Coordinators continued to draft vision statements and through a vision-setting exercise, the Core Planning Team was surveyed in October 2018 for feedback to ensure consensus. The Core Planning Team selected the following vision statement:

Schuylkill County will be resilient because reducing hazard risk is an integral part of the County's livability and sustainability.

2019 MITIGATION GOALS

As noted above, at the November 9, 2017 Core and Municipal Planning Team Meetings, the 2013 HMP goals were distributed via hardcopy on the Mitigation Strategy 5-Year Mitigation Plan Review worksheet. The meeting attendees were asked to provide early feedback on the goals to incorporate into the update process. The 2013 HMP goals were revisited at the June 27, 2018 Mitigation Strategy meeting with the Core and Municipal Planning Teams. The Core Planning Team reviewed the 2013 HMP goals during a June 2018 Core Planning Team meeting to determine their continuing applicability to County mitigation needs. At the meeting, it was concluded the 2013 HMP goals needed to be rewritten, several new draft 2019 HMP goals were proposed and that the draft 2019 HMP goals required further development by the County HMP Coordinators before consensus could be achieved.

The Schuylkill County HMP Coordinators continued to update the goals and distributed a complete list of draft 2019 HMP goals to the Core Planning Team via an October 2018 Lunch & Learn email. The Core Planning Team was requested to review and provide comment back on the draft 2019 HMP goals through a questionnaire. Based on the input received, the 2019 HMP goals were finalized in October 2018 and meet the following: 1) align with State mitigation goals; 2) embody the overarching needs and concerns of the County and participating municipalities, and 3) address both natural and non-natural hazard risk reduction. The 2019 County HMP goals are listed below:

. Goal 1: Reduce or eliminate the risk to people, property, the economy and the environment from hazards. . Goal 2: Prioritize, seek funding for and implement mitigation and resilience efforts that focus on real, relevant community issues that can be reasonably accomplished in the short-term.

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. Goal 3: Link natural resource management, land use planning, and watershed planning with hazard mitigation activities to conserve, restore and enhance natural systems and protect water resources and property. . Goal 4: Improve local capabilities, including government, emergency and other critical services, to protect citizens, reduce damage and ensure continuity of services before, during and after disasters. . Goal 5: Incorporate mitigation concepts into County and municipal plans, policies, programs, and regulations. This includes compliance with the NFIP for all participating jurisdictions.

6.5 Identification and Analysis of Mitigation Techniques

Concerted efforts were made to ensure that the County and its municipalities developed updated mitigation strategies. Further, an effort was made to ensure actionable strategies were identified and could be reasonably accomplished in the 5-year performance cycle of the 2019 HMP update. Updated strategies included activities and initiatives covering the range of mitigation action types described in recent FEMA planning guidance, “Local Mitigation Planning Handbook.” Mitigation action types listed in the FEMA guidance include the following: 1. Local Plans and Regulations: These actions include government authorities, policies, or codes that influence the way land and buildings are being developed and built. 2. Structure and Infrastructure Projects: These actions involve modifying existing structures and infrastructure to protect them from a hazard or remove them from a hazard area. These project types could apply to public or private structures as well as critical facilities and infrastructure. This type of action also involves projects to construct man-made structures to reduce the impact of hazards. 3. Natural Systems Protection: These are actions that minimize damage and losses and preserve or restore the functions of natural systems. 4. Education and Awareness Programs: These are actions to inform and educate citizens, elected officials, and property owners about hazards and potential ways to mitigate them. These actions may also include participation in national programs, such as NFIP and CRS, StormReady (NOAA) and Firewise (National Fire Protection Association [NFPA]) Communities (FEMA 2013). The participants of the June 27, 2018 Mitigation Strategy Workshop identified actions that relate to the techniques listed above. Table 6-2 identifies which mitigation techniques are applicable for the hazards included in the 2019 HMP.

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Table 6-2. Mitigation Technique Matrix Local Plans Structure and Natural Education and Hazard and Infrastructure Systems Awareness Regulations Projects Protection Programs

Blight    Dam & Levee Failure    Drought     Flood     HazMat & Transportation     Hurricane & Wind    Mine Subsidence    Nuclear Incident   Radon Exposure   Tornadoes and Windstorms    Wildfire     Winter Storm  

6.6 Mitigation Action Plan

To assist with the identification of implementable and action-oriented mitigation actions, a three-step process was followed for the 2019 HMP update: 1) Assemble a ‘mitigation toolbox’; 2) Identify problem statements through ‘mitigation brainstorming’ and 3) Update the mitigation action plan. This section describes the process followed by the County and municipalities to develop the 2019 updated mitigation action plan.

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The concept of a ‘mitigation toolbox’ was introduced to the Core and Municipal Planning Teams at the May and June 2018 meetings. A mitigation toolbox contains numerous resources available to the County and participating municipalities to assist with the development of an updated mitigation action plan. This toolbox was referred to throughout the 2019 HMP mitigation strategy update and will continue to serve as a resource over the plan performance period. The toolbox contains, but is not limited, to the following and will be continuously added to over time:

. 2019 Goals . 2013 HMP Mitigation Strategy . Risk assessment results . Capability assessment results . Outcomes of the SWOO . Subject-matter expertise . Stakeholder and public input . Existing plans/policies/programs . FEMA resources (e.g., Mitigation Ideas).

As discussed in Section 3 (Planning Process) and earlier in this section, the May and June 2018 Core and Municipal Planning Team meetings focused on understanding risk and capabilities and identify gaps in capabilities, challenges and opportunities. This provided context for the next steps in the update of the mitigation strategy and inform the Planning Teams of the available resources in their ‘toolbox.’ PROBLEM STATEMENTS

A facilitated ‘mitigation brainstorming’ session to identify gaps in capabilities and areas of risk/historic impacts (a.k.a. problem areas) was held on May 22, 2018 with the Core and Municipal Planning Teams. Large poster-size sheets were placed on each table and meeting participants were encouraged to capture ‘problem areas’, challenges, questions and/or ideas while listening to the presentation of the updated risk assessment results. After the formal presentation, there was an open forum discussion to expand upon the notes captured. Refer to Appendix C for the problem statements identified by meeting participants and the submitted ‘Mitigation Brainstorming’ worksheets submitted. Problem statement development continued at the June 2018 Core and Municipal Planning Team meetings when the mitigation strategy was discussed.

Table 6-3 lists the problem statements and potential solutions identified during the Core and Municipal Planning Team Meetings to reduce risk. These statements and questions were formed into potential mitigation

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A total of 10 criteria were considered to determine feasibility. Each criterion was noted as highly effective/feasible (+), ineffective/not feasible (-) or neutral/not applicable (N). The total of each was summed and if the positives outweighed the negative, the action was deemed potentially feasible based on the qualitative assessment performed. Refer to Table 6-3 for a summary of this evaluation.

The 10 evaluation criteria used to determine feasibility are:

1. Life Safety – How effective will the action be at protecting lives and preventing injuries? 2. Property Protection – How significant will the action be at eliminating or reducing damage to structures and infrastructure? 3. Technical – Is the mitigation action technically feasible? Is it a long-term solution? Eliminate actions that, from a technical standpoint, will not meet the goals. 4. Political – Is there overall public support for the mitigation action? Is there the political will to support it? 5. Legal – Does the municipality have the authority to implement the action? 6. Environmental – What are the potential environmental impacts of the action? Will it comply with environmental regulations? 7. Social – How will the action impact socially vulnerable populations? Will the proposed action assist socially vulnerable populations or adversely affect one segment of the population? Will the action disrupt established neighborhoods, break up voting districts, or cause the relocation of lower income people? 8. Administrative – Does the jurisdiction have the personnel and administrative capabilities to implement the action and maintain it or will outside help be necessary? 9. Local Champion – Is there a strong advocate for the action or project among the jurisdiction’s staff, governing body, or committees that will support the action’s implementation? 10. Other Local Objectives – Does the action advance other local objectives, such as capital improvements, economic development, environmental quality, or open space preservation? Does it support the policies of other plans and programs?

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Table 6-3. Problem Statements and Potential Mitigation Actions Identified during Mitigation Brainstorming

Evaluation Criteria Considerations (+) highly effective or feasible Potential Mitigation Action (-) ineffective or not feasible Feasible (N) Neutral or Not applicable Action TOTAL (Yes or No) Jurisdiction Mitigation Action Legal Social Political Property Property Technical LifeSafety Protection Objectives Community Meets Other Meets Environmental Administrative LocalChampion 10 + Create model templates for Schuylkill County + + + + + + + + + + 0 – Yes model ordinances and policies 0 N Create a centralized hazard 10 + mitigation position at the Schuylkill County + + + + + + + + + + 0 – Yes County-level to assist with 0 N floodplain management and Work with municipalities to 9 + Schuylkill County assist with becoming BCEGS + + + + + + N + + + 0 – Yes community 1 N Conduct self-assessment of response times, resources, etc. 9 + Schuylkill County for police and fire and identify + + + + + + N + + + 0 – Yes solutions to gaps (lack of man- 1 N power is a big issue for fire) Schuylkill County 10 + Relocate fire companies out of and Fire + + + + + + + + + + 0 – Yes the floodplain Companies 0 N 9 + Address flooding on St Charles Schuylkill County + + + + + + N + + + 0 – Yes and St James Streets 1 N 10 + Schuylkill County Move toward regionalization of + + + + + + + + + + 0 – Yes resources police, fire etc.) 0 N

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Evaluation Criteria Considerations (+) highly effective or feasible Potential Mitigation Action (-) ineffective or not feasible Feasible (N) Neutral or Not applicable Action TOTAL (Yes or No) Jurisdiction Mitigation Action Legal Social Political Property Property Technical Life Safety Protection Objectives Community Meets Other Meets Environmental Administrative Local Champion $1.6M Dam inundation project Penvest Municipal Authority Dam breast improvements 9 + Intake improvements Ashland (B) + + + + + + N + + + 0 – Yes Calve project Replacement (in- 1 N Progress) Funding Ashland Municipal Authority Address basement flooding 8 + along Oakland Avenue Ashland (B) + + + + N N + + + + 0 – Yes (Mahanoy Creek and 2 N stormwater issues) Rehabilitate or demolish 10 + Ashland (B) blighted properties in the + + + + + + + + + + 0 – Yes Borough 0 N 9 + Barry (T) Stabilize bank along Black Creek + + + + + + N + + + 0 – Yes Road 1 N 10 + Barry (T) Improve drainage on Hill Road; + + + + + + + + + + 0 – Yes remove debris 0 N Upgrade drainage on Hinkle 10 + Road at Dam; insufficient Barry (T) + + + + + + + + + + 0 – Yes capacity causes roadway 0 N flooding Cumbola Park Water St. floods 10 + behind fire house – investigate + + + + + + + + + + 0 – Yes why this area floods and identify 0 N Blythe actions

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Evaluation Criteria Considerations (+) highly effective or feasible Potential Mitigation Action (-) ineffective or not feasible Feasible (N) Neutral or Not applicable Action TOTAL (Yes or No) Jurisdiction Mitigation Action Legal Social Political Property Property Technical Life Safety Protection Objectives Community Meets Other Meets Environmental Administrative Local Champion Address issue at Old Railroad Bridge that is blocking up the Mill Creek near Eagle Hill Road 10 + and Spec-Tec trailers; options + + + + + + + + + + 0 – Yes include bridge elevation; bridge 0 N replacement; study to investigate additional East Norwegian (T) alternatives Increase public awareness of 10 + natural gas pipeline and impacts + + + + + + + + + + 0 – Yes due to road crossings and 0 N Eldred (T) property erosion Increase capacity of stormwater 10 + system; improve maintenance + + + + + + + + + + 0 – Yes Gilberton (B) cleaning 0 N 8 + Clear Mahanoy Creek to + + + + N + N + + + 0 – Yes Gilberton (B) increase flood storage 2 N Replace train bridge and add separate drainage area for flood 9 + storage and drainage; train track + + + + N + + + + + 0 – Yes is elevated and creates a dam in 1 N Gordon (B) town - McKnight Street Replace bridge at Pine Drive (T- 9 + 520); weight limit may be an + + + + + + N + + + 0 – Yes Hegins (T) issue due to poor condition 1 N Plant vegetation other than high 9 + woods to reduce erosion of + + + + + + N + + + 0 – Yes McAdoo (B) inside wall of flood control 1 N

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Evaluation Criteria Considerations (+) highly effective or feasible Potential Mitigation Action (-) ineffective or not feasible Feasible (N) Neutral or Not applicable Action TOTAL (Yes or No) Jurisdiction Mitigation Action Legal Social Political Property Property Technical Life Safety Protection Objectives Community Meets Other Meets Environmental Administrative Local Champion Install more catch basins above the flood area or increase capacity of existing stormwater 10 + system to reduce flooding in + + + + + + + + + + 0 – Yes low-lying areas; flooding occurs 0 N on Cleveland Street, Sherman Street, Kennedy Drive and McAdoo (B) others Investigate mitigation options for structures in the floodplain 10 + that are experiencing increased + + + + + + + + + + 0 – Yes insurance costs (e.g., elevation, 0 N McAdoo (B) acquisition) Regularly remove debris accumulated at railroad trestle (SR 4042) that creates a dam 9 + and causes flooding on Penn + + + + N + + + + + 0 – Yes Street. Work with railroad who 1 N owns property to maintain; Minersville (B) outside of Borough jurisdiction Address blighted properties Borough-wide; options include 10 + continue working with the + + + + + + + + + + 0 – Yes Schuylkill Land Bank to demolish 0 N properties; stronger code Minersville (B) enforcement Increase capacity of stormwater 10 + system; work with Sewer + + + + + + + + + + 0 – Yes Minersville (B) Authority to address 0 N

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Evaluation Criteria Considerations (+) highly effective or feasible Potential Mitigation Action (-) ineffective or not feasible Feasible (N) Neutral or Not applicable Action TOTAL (Yes or No) Jurisdiction Mitigation Action Legal Social Political Property Property Technical Life Safety Protection Objectives Community Meets Other Meets Environmental Administrative Local Champion Apply for grant to install 9 + sidewalks on the 400-block of N + + + + + + + + + 0 – Yes Delaware Avenue; property 1 N Minersville (B) flooding due to lack of curbing Goodwill Hose Fire Company is located in the floodplain and 10 + membership has decreased + + + + + + + + + + 0 – Yes drastically. Consolidate with 0 N Minersville (B) another fire company. Wabash Creek Culvert - Increase 9 + capacity, clean out sediment + + + + + + N + + + 0 – Yes and repair damage and install 1 N Tamaqua (B) scour protection Wabash Creek - build flood 9 + control dam; divert around + + + + N + + + + + 0 – Yes Tamaqua (B) Borough to Little Schuylkill River 1 N Investigate options to protect flooding to Tamaqua 8 + Community Pool that is N + + + + + N + + + 0 – Yes vulnerable to flooding from an 2 N Tamaqua (B) unnamed stream 9 + Address basement flooding at + + + + + + N + + + 0 – Yes Tamaqua (B) the Citizens Fire Company 1 N Investigate options to address 10 + blight in South Ward and Middle + + + + + + + + + + 0 – Yes Tamaqua (B) Ward neighborhoods 0 N 9 + Rehabilitate the creek wall in + + + + N + + + + + 0 – Yes Treemont (B) several locations 1 N

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Evaluation Criteria Considerations (+) highly effective or feasible Potential Mitigation Action (-) ineffective or not feasible Feasible (N) Neutral or Not applicable Action TOTAL (Yes or No) Jurisdiction Mitigation Action Legal Social Political Property Property Technical Life Safety Protection Objectives Community Meets Other Meets Environmental Administrative Local Champion 9 + + + + + N + + + + + 0 – Yes Treemont (B) Bridge wall replacement 1 N 9 + Install flood walls in known + + + + + N + + + + 0 – Yes Treemont (B) flood areas 1 N Remove bridge and widen Good 9 + Spring Creek; remove sediment + + + + N + + + + + 0 – Yes in creek to improve drainage 1 N Treemont (B) capacity Investigate options and work 8 + with neighboring communities + + + N N + + + + + 0 – Yes to reduce stormwater runoff 2 N Treemont (B) entering the Borough Replace guiderail on 10 + Molleystown Road to increase + + + + + + + + + + 0 – Yes life safety and property 0 N Treemont (T) protection Address rocks on Rausch Creek 10 + Road causing life safety issues, + + + + + + + + + + 0 – Yes legal and environmental 0 N Treemont (T) (erosion) problems Address flooding on State Route 9 + 4011 - investigate mitigation + + + + N + + + + + 0 – Yes Treemont (T) options 1 N Schuylkill and Little Schuylkill 10 + continue to flood; investigate + + + + + + + + + + 0 – Yes Port Clinton (B) options to mitigate 0 N

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The third step was for representatives from the County and all participating municipalities to select mitigation strategies and initiatives to pursue until the next plan update. The mitigation toolbox and the mitigation brainstorming session were used to inform this step. In addition, some actions identified during the 2013 update that are still relevant or in progress were included in the 2019 update. Table 6-4 summarizes the updated mitigation strategies identified by the County and all municipalities, including the following information: . Mitigation actions for individual and multiple hazards . Mitigation action type . Department or agency primarily responsible for project initiation and/or implementation . Estimated cost for the mitigation action, and identification of known or potential sources of funding . Implementation schedule . Implementation priority

The updated mitigation actions were documented by each jurisdiction using the Mitigation Action Worksheet distributed at the June 27, 2018 Mitigation Strategy Workshop. Refer to Appendix G for a blank version of the Mitigation Action Worksheet and completed worksheets. Specific mitigation actions were identified to prevent future losses; however, current funding is not identified for all these actions at present. The County and municipalities have limited resources to take on new responsibilities or projects. The implementation of these mitigation actions is dependent on the approval of the local elected governing body and the ability of the jurisdiction to obtain funding from local or outside sources.

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Table 6-4. Hazard Mitigation Strategy Note: Some of the identified mitigation initiatives in Table 6-4 are dependent upon available funding (grants and local match availability) and may be modified or omitted at any time based on the occurrence of new hazard events and changes in County or municipal priorities. Actions that have been carried over from the 2013 version of the HMP may have been reworded and given a new initiative designation to conform to current needs and procedures.

Applies to Lead and New and/or Hazard(s) Goals Estimated Estimated Sources of Priority* Mitigation CRS Initiative* Mitigation Initiative Support Timeline Existing Mitigated Met Benefits Cost Funding ** Category Category Agencies Structures**

Schuylkill County County Create model templates for model Planning New Both All 1, 3,4,5 High Low County Short High LPR PR ordinances and policies Departmen t Create a centralized hazard mitigation position at the County- New Both All All High Medium County Short High LPR PR level to assist with floodplain management and County Work with municipalities to assist Planning Low- New with becoming BCEGS Both All 1, 5 High County Short High LPR PR Departmen Medium communities t Conduct self-assessment of response times, resources, etc. for County Medium- New police and fire and identify N/A All 1, 4 High County Short High LRP PR EMA High solutions to gaps (lack of man- power is a big issue for fire)

County Relocate fire companies out of the FEMA New Existing Flood 1, 4 EMA; Fire High High Short High SIP PP floodplain HMA Companies

Address flooding on St Charles and FEMA New Existing Flood 1, 4 High High Short High SIP PP St James Streets HMA

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Review and evaluate facilities, equipment, resumes, personnel 2013 Action and other resources needed to All hazards Staff Time support emergency response annually. On an annual basis, conduct Municipal Officials Training and/or State-sponsored training courses to address hazard mitigation topics, such as: damage assessment after natural disasters, stormwater management, mutual 2013 Action All hazards Staff Time aid agreements among emergency providers and municipalities, public disaster assistance, hazard mitigation grant assistance, CIP, and tools to address blight. Training in CFM, NEPA roads, NFLP PPA, and municipal education. Advocate for municipalities to find alternate methods of funding to 2013 Action All hazards Staff Time the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Quantity for county. Train additional County personnel on the use of the County’s GIS 2013 Action All hazards Staff Time system to support emergency operations. (Muni on Blythe?) Use legal tools (land bank legislation, conservatorship) that have been provided through recent State laws to reduce the 2013 Action number of blighted properties. Blight Staff Time Land banking is being done, good progress being made. Muni need education that this is available as an option

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Introduce a virtual one-stop shop for property owners and municipalities who have flooding problems and expand the Department's mission to provide 2013 Action Flood Staff Time advice to municipalities on flood hazards, availability of flood insurance, and flood protection methods with a focus on Public information focus. Encourage municipalities to update their stormwater regulations as needed. A model PA DEP 2013 Action stormwater ordinance is available Flood Staff Time online that can be used. No act 167, reassemble within 5-year plan update. Needed in Pottsville and..? Where acquisition is not feasible advise homeowners of a preferred 2013 Action mitigation alternative such as Education Flood Staff Time elevation or flood proofing. After Lee, acquisitions FEMA. Enroll municipalities in the Firewise program. Encourage municipalities to reduce the vulnerability of critical facilities to wildfires by: increasing buffers and introducing defensible spaces; identifying farm roads, service roads, and other private access corridors in high 2013 Action Wildfires Staff Time hazard areas that could be used as fire breaks; and providing assistance to the County Emergency Management to identify vulnerable structures. Only a few municipalities have ordinances against bush fire,remove.

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Cooperate with local water authorities, including mapping water source data and mapping locations of water sources needed during fires (such as ponds and dry Template 2013 Action Wildfire Staff Time hydrants). The boy scouts have Exists mapped 11 municipalities for water and the rest will be completed by the Schuylkill Municipal Water Authority. Work with the municipalities to integrate the County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan into the municipalities’ Comprehensive Plans, Subdivision and Land Development Ordinances, and 2013 Action Zoning Ordinances, and other All hazards Staff Time similar documents by advising them on the principles and strategies for safe development. Pottsville and Tremont have already adopted the "Quality of Life Ordinance" Code. Use the “Pine Grove Area/Upper Swatara Watershed Recovery Strategy” as a model and example for similar strategies in other No progress/ 2013 Action watersheds throughout the Flood TBD unknown county. Needs conduction, Port Carbon watershed study include more of watershed Cha… by floodplain? Continue to implement the mitigation actions outlined in the 2013 Action Continuous Flood TBD “Pine Grove Area/Upper Swatara Watershed Recovery Strategy”. Develop a Debris Management Plan to include quick “Help Sheets” No progress/ 2013 Action All hazards $50,000 built upon various types of events unknown (all hazards).

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Work the municipalities to acquire data on the locations of individual 2013 Action wells as well as update utilities, Drought Staff Time spatial, water lines, sewage lines, and service areas. Acquire, elevation, relocate or wet or dry proof non-residential 2013 Action structures to mitigate from flood Flood TBD damages. Up to the municipalities to complete the task. Over the long-term, if funding becomes available, prepare 2013 Action stormwater management plans for Flood TBD watersheds where they have not been completed. Act 167

Encourage municipalities to enroll in the Community Rating System (CRS). This program offers reduced 2013 Action Both Flood TBD flood insurance rates within a municipality that takes specific steps to reduce their flood risks.

Ashland (B) $1.6M Dam inundation project Penvest Municipal Authority FEMA Dam breast improvements HMA; Intake improvements Borough New Both Flood 1 High High CDBG-DR; Short High SIP PP Calve project Replacement (in- Engineer State grant Progress) programs Funding Ashland Municipal Authority Address basement flooding along FEMA Borough New Oakland Avenue (Mahanoy Creek Existing Flood 1, 2 High High HMA; Short High SIP PP Engineer and stormwater issues) CDBG-DR Rehabilitate or demolish blighted New Existing Blight 1, 2 Borough High High PA DCED Short High SIP PP properties in the Borough Auburn (B) Previous The stormwater inlet on Market Borough Medium FEMA Short Existing Flooding 1,2 High High SIP PP Action Street at the railroad surcharges Engineer ($55,000) HMA term

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and floods road. Construct additional stormwater inlet(s) on Market Street /move inlet to opposite of the road. Barry (T)

New – Upgrade drainage on Hinkle Road Township FEMA Problem at Dam; insufficient capacity Existing Flooding 1,2 Engineer High High Short High SIP PP HMA Statement causes roadway flooding

Streambank erosion is threatening County Township High the roadway at Black Creek Road. FEMA Short completed Flooding 1, 2, 3 Engineer High ($10,000 - High NSP NR Conduct stream stabilization to HMA term portion $100,000) restore stream. An undersized bridge/culvert causes roadway overtopping at the following locations during flood events. Replace the undersized structure with a larger opening to High convey flood flows. Township ($1,000,000 FEMA - Post Road Existing Flooding 1, 2 Engineer High Medium High SIP PP each HMA - State Route 4004 location) - Rosies Road - Maplewood Road - Fishing Road - Middle Road - Hill Road Hillside washouts occur on Hill Road, resulting in debris and mud Township High FEMA accumulation on the roadway. Existing Landslide 1, 2 Engineer High Medium High SIP PP ($100,000) HMA Construct roadside barriers to catch debris. The following roads experience snow drifting: Hill Road, Weishample Road, Middle Road, Township Medium – Orchard Road, Fishing Road, Winter Existing Engineer High High Local Short High SIP PP Maplewood Road, Hinkle Road, Weather ($50,000) Beurys Road. Snow fences are problematic, natural screens

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Improve roadway plowing and salting operations.

Blythe (T)

Cumbola Park Water St. floods Problem Township FEMA behind fire house; investigate why Statement - Existing Flood 1,2,4 Engineer High High HMA; local Short High SIP PP this area floods and identify New match appropriate mitigation actions

Roads and homes flood near State Route 209 and Trolley Street. Remove fallen trees and debris Township FEMA from the River in East Norwegian Existing Flood 1,2 Engineer High High HMA; local Long Term High SIP PP Township, and remove properties match from floodplain as applicable. Acquire home and remove trees and debris. Branch (T)

Butler (T) Laurel Street does not have an Township FEMA adequate storm drainage system. High (2013 Action) Existing Flood 1,2 engineer High HMA; local Short Medium SIP PP Improve stormwater drainage ($100,000) and roads match facilities. The bridge at Walnick Drive was Township High FEMA washed out. Replace structure (2013 Action) Existing Flood 1,2 engineer High ($1,000,000 HMA; local Short Medium SIP PP with larger opening to convey and roads ) match flood flows.

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Roads and homes flood near Township Turnpike Road, Barry Road and FEMA (2013 Action) Existing Flood 1,2 engineer High High Long High SIP PP Creek Road. Remove properties HMA and roads from floodplain.

An undersized bridge/culvert causes roadway overtopping at Township FEMA (2013 Action) Malones Road during flood events. Existing Flood 1,2 engineer High $1,000,000 Medium High SIP PP HMA Replace structure with larger and roads opening to convey flood flows.

The cross-pipe at Runge Road is Township damaged. Replace the damaged FEMA (2013 Action) Existing Flood 1,2 engineer High $100,000 Medium High SIP PP pipe with an improved/larger HMA and roads structure to convey flood flows. Cass (T)

Coaldale (T)

Cressona (B) Traffic jams regularly due to Hazardous oversize trucks on Borough roads Materials leading to evacuation concerns and Borough Medium during emergencies. Disallow Existing 1, 2 High DOT Long Medium LPR PR Transportat Engineer ($30,000) oversize vehicles on Borough roads ion and designate new routes for Incidents oversize vehicles Borough Designate a new location for the Medium- FEMA EMA EOC and purchase an emergency Existing All Hazards 1,2,4 High Low HMA; local Short High SIP PP Coordinato back-up generator ($25,000) match r Panther Valley Creek and Beaver Creek are filled with sediment Medium causing flooding. Remove Existing Flood 1, 3 Borough High Local Short High NSP NR ($55,000) sediment and debris from Panther Valley Creek and Beaver Creek Deer Lake (B)

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The bridge on Drehersville Road is Township High FEMA (2013 Action) damaged. Replace bridge/culvert Existing Flood 1,2,4 engineer High ($1,000,000 Long High SIP PP HMA on Drehersville Road. and roads )

The culvert at SR61 is undersized Township High and causes flooding. Replace FEMA (2013 Action) Existing Flood 1,2,4 engineer High ($1,000,000 Long High SIP PP culvert on SR61 to prevent HMA and roads ) flooding. Excessive storm water from West Brunswick Twp. roadway on Drehersville road during heavy downfall enters storm water drains and storm pipes causing flooding Township High FEMA (2013 Action) on streets in Deer Lake and private Existing Flood 1, 2, 4 engineer High Short High SIP PP ($100,000) HMA property. Construct new storm and roads pipes along Drehersville Road to Lakefront Drive and properly discharge stormwater to Pine Creek. Storm water overflow from Coal Mt. Road and Rt. 61 berm runs onto real estate and adjoining streets connected to Deer Lake Borough. Damage of private property and erosion of borough Township High FEMA (2013 Action) streets result from this flooding. Existing Flooding 1, 2 engineer High Short High SIP PP ($100,000) HMA and roads Channel storm water through drains and storm water pipes from Coal Mt. road to Lake Front Drive to avoid flooding on borough streets and private property. Delano (T)

East Brunswick (T)

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Cold Run Creek floods roadway (Cold Run Rd). Construct Township High floodwall/levee to alleviate Existing Flood 1 High USACE Long High SIP PP Engineer ($100,000) flooding on Cold Run Rd and Old Country Lane Indian Run floods roadway (Pine Valley Rd); damaged pipe. Township High FEMA Construct floodwall/levee and Existing Flood 1 High Long High SIP PP Engineer ($100,000) HMA replace pipe on Indian Run to alleviate flooding State Route 443 ices due to steep State DOT; hills. Improve roadway drainage Winter High Existing 1 Township High State DOT Short High SIP PP facilities on State Route 443; work Weather ($100,000) Engineer with State DOT to address. East Norwegian (T) Address issue at Old Railroad Bridge that is blocking up the Mill Problem Creek near Eagle Hill Road and Township High FEMA Statement - Spec-Tec trailers; options include Existing Flood 1 High Long High SIP PP Engineer ($100,000) HMA New bridge elevation; bridge replacement; study to investigate additional alternatives East Union (T)

Eldred (T) Hazardous Increase public awareness of Materials Problem natural gas pipeline and impacts and Township Statement - Existing 1 High High Local Short High EAP PI due to road crossings and property Transportat Engineer New erosion ion Incidents

Foster (T)

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Frackville (B)

Frailey (T) An undersized stormwater pipe is causing flooding on Maple Street. Township FEMA Replace the pipe on Maple Street Existing Flood 1 High High Short High SIP PP Engineer HMA with a larger structure to alleviate flooding. Increase the capacity of the drainage channels along Fountain Mountain Road. The stormwater Township FEMA Existing Flood 1 High High Short High SIP PP drainage channels along Fountain Engineer HMA Mountain Road is undersized, causing roadway flooding. Poor stormwater drainage is causing roadway washouts on Township FEMA Middlecreek Road. Increase the Existing Flood 1 High High Short High SIP PP Engineer HMA capacity of the drainage channels along Middlecreek Road. Gilberton (B) Problem Increase capacity of stormwater Borough FEMA Statement - system; improve maintenance Both Flood 1 High High Short High SIP PP Engineer HMA New cleaning Problem Borough PADEP; Statement - Clear Mahanoy Creek Both Flood 1, 3 High High Short High NSP NR Engineer Local New Girardville (B)

Gordon (B)

Remove sediment and debris from PADEP, PA stream. State Route, no jurisdiction DOT, Medium PADEP; (2013 Action) Existing Flood 1 High Short High NSP NR work with state. Coordinate with Borough ($50,000) DOT PADEP and PADOT Officials

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Debris and sediment have reduced PADEP, PA the stream capacity of Little DOT, Medium PADEP; (2013 Action) Existing Flood 1 High Short High NSP NR Mahanoy Creek. Remove sediment Borough ($50,000) DOT and debris from stream. Officials

The bridge on McKnight Street is PA DOT, undersized and the drainage Borough High system is inadequate. Replace the (2013 Action) Existing Flood 1 Engineer High ($1,000,000 PA DOT Medium High SIP PP bridge on McKnight Street and and elected ) improve stormwater drainage officials facilities.

PA DEP, There is blockage in the box Borough culvert. Remove debris from (2013 Action) Existing Flood 1 Engineer High High PADEP Short High SIP PP culvert to enhance flow. Work with and elected State to alleviate flooding. officials

PA DEP, The rip-rap streambanks are in Borough poor condition. Repair rip-raps to High (2013 Action) Existing Flood 1 Engineer High PADEP Short High NSP NR restore the condition of the ($100,000) and elected streambanks. officials

Hegins (T) Hazardous Materials Federal/St Problem Replace bridge at Pine Drive (T- and Township ate statement - 520); weight limit may be an issue Existing 1 High High Short High SIP PP Transportat Engineer Transporta New due to poor condition ion tion grants Incidents

Hubley (T)

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Honeymoon Trail and Church Road High experience frequent overtopping Township ($80,000 (2013 Action) from flooding. Conduct a study to Existing Flood 1, 3 High USACE Short High SIP PP Engineer each determine the feasibility of location) constructing a floodwall/levee. Poor drainage roadway icing are major issues on the following roads. Examine and improve roadway drainage facilities on Winter Township $100,000 FEMA Culverts should be replaced. Limbs Existing 1 High Medium High SIP PP Weather Engineer each road HMA removed. - Quaker Drive - Kushwa Road - Church Road Hazardous Vehicular accidents occur on Fear Materials Not Road due to a sharp turn and and Township Medium (2013 Action) poor signage. Improve Existing 1 High Local Short High SIP PP Transportat Engineer ($25,000) signage/flashing lights on Fear Not ion Road. Incidents Pine Creek Road is in danger of FEMA washing out to due streambank HMA; erosion. Conduct stream Township High (2013 Action) Existing Flood 1, 3 High PADEP; Short High SIP PP stabilization to restore stream. No Engineer ($100,000) local outlet road 3-4 houses, coordinate match with the State. There is an undersized bridge/culvert on the following roads that floods the roadway. Increase capacity of bridge/culverts to alleviate flooding. High - Quaker Drive Township ($1,000,000 FEMA (2013 Action) - Honeymoon Trail Drive Existing Flood 1 High Long High SIP PP Engineer each HMA - Church Road location) - W. Mountain Road - Township Road 880 - Deer Lake Bridge culvert - Mahantongo Street - Mill Road -Fear Not Road

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- State Route 25

Kline (T) The Township is in a more northerly climate and receives more extreme snowfall than the Winter Township High State; (2013 Action) rest of the County. Purchase snow Both 1, 4 High Short High SIP PP Weather Engineer ($250,000) Local removal and salting equipment and designate emergency snow routes throughout Township. The Township's stormwater drainage systems are inadequate. Township High FEMA (2013 Action) Conduct an engineering study to Existing Flood 1 High Short High SIP PP Engineer ($80,000) HMA improve stormwater drainage facilities throughout the Township.

Landingville (B)

Mahanoy (T)

Mahanoy City (B)

McAdoo (B) Problem Plant vegetation other than high PADEP; Township statement - woods to reduce erosion of inside Existing Flood 1, 3 High Medium FEMA Short High NSP SR Engineer New wall of flood control HMA Install more catch basins above the flood area or increase capacity of Problem existing stormwater system to Township FEMA statement - reduce flooding in low-lying areas; Existing Flood 1 High High Short High SIP PP Engineer HMA New flooding occurs on Cleveland Street, Sherman Street, Kennedy Drive and others Mechanicsville (B)

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Middleport (B)

Minersville (B) Regularly remove debris accumulated at railroad trestle (SR State DOT; Problem 4042) that creates a dam and Rail State; statement - causes flooding on Penn Street. Existing Flood 1 Company; High High Long High SIP PP Private New Work with railroad who owns Borough property to maintain; outside of Engineer Borough jurisdiction Address blighted properties Borough Borough-wide; options include Problem Engineer; continue working with the statement - Existing Blight 1, 2, 5 Code High High PA DCED Short High SIP PP Schuylkill Land Bank to demolish New Enforceme properties; stronger code nt Officer enforcement Sewer Problem Increase capacity of stormwater Authority; FEMA statement - system; work with Sewer Authority Existing Flood 1 High High Short High SIP PP Borough HMA New to address Engineer Apply for grant to install sidewalks Problem on the 400-block of Delaware Borough FEMA statement - Existing Flood 1 High High Short High SIP PP Avenue; property flooding due to Engineer HMA New lack of curbing Goodwill Hose Fire Company is Problem located in the floodplain and Borough FEMA statement - membership has decreased Existing Flood 1, 4 High High Short High SIP PP Engineer HMA New drastically. Consolidate with another fire company. Mount Carbon (B)

New Castle (T)

New Philadelphia (B)

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New Ringgold (B)

North Manheim (T) Stormwater drainage on Woodland Drive is inadequate which leads to Borough High FEMA Existing Flood 1 High Short High SIP PP flooding. Construct/upgrade storm Engineer ($90,000) HMA sewer to alleviate flooding Safety hazard due to blight at 1476 Code Route 61 South Vacant hotel is a Enforceme High ($25- public nuisance/hazard. Property Existing Blight 1,2 nt Officer; High PA DCED Short High SIP PP 100,000) should be secured at a minimum Borough and ultimately demolished. Engineer Replace the bridge/culvert on High Borough FEMA (2013 Action) Green Tree Drive, Berry Road, and Existing Flood 1 High ($1,000,000 Short High SIP PP Engineer HMA Antique Lane to alleviate flooding. ) Briar Road experiences frequent overtopping from flooding due to Borough (2013 Action) debris build up; revise Existing Flood 1 High Low Local Short High SIP PP Engineer maintenance schedule to clean up debris more frequently The pond near Old Mill Road overflows during rainfall events Borough FEMA (2013 Action) and floods Old Mill Road. Construct Existing Flood 1 High High Short High SIP PP Engineer HMA embankment and spillway to regulate pond outflows. Seven Stars Road does not have an adequate stormwater drainage system. Conduct an engineering Borough FEMA (2013 Action) Existing Flood 1 High High Short High SIP PP study to design and improve Engineer HMA stormwater drainage facilities on Seven Stars Road. Install catch basins on Hemlock Borough FEMA Drive now that a drainage system Existing Flood 1 High High Short High SIP PP Engineer HMA has been installed. Ensure buildings in the Township Hurricane meet International Building Code Existing and 1 High High FEMA HMA Short High SIP PP High specifications for wind loadings. Windstorm North Union (T)

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Norwegian (T)

Orwigsburg (B)

Palo Alto (B)

Enhance all hazard education and General N/A All 2,4,5 Council High Low Short Medium EAP PR outreach (e.g. "safety day 0") Fund

Pine Grove (B)

Pine Grove (T) Poor drainage roadway icing are major issues on Sweet Arrow Lake PA DOT; Road. Examine and improve High FEMA (2013 Action) Existing Flood 1 Borough High Medium High SIP PP roadway drainage facilities on ($100,000) HMA Engineer Sweet Arrow Lake Road. Penn-DOT road is still a concern. 2 1/2 Mile Road and Swopes Valley Road experience flooding and High FEMA portions of the roadways are ($80,000 HMA; (2013 Action) washed out. Conduct a study to Existing Flood 1 Engineer High Short High SIP PP each DOT; local determine the feasibility of location) match constructing a floodwall/levee or other mitigation alternatives There is an undersized bridge/culvert on Old Forge Road High FEMA (2013 Action) that floods the roadway. Replace Existing Flood 1 Engineer High ($1,000,000 Short High SIP PP HMA the bridge/culvert on Old Forge ) Road to alleviate flooding. Port Carbon (B)

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Port State and Carbon Port Carbon Flood Study Both Flood All High High local grant Long High LPR PR Borough funding Council

Education for the public and Borough General Short Both Flood All High Low Medium EAP PI municipal officials on mitigation Council Fund (Ongoing)

Port Clinton (B) Problem Schuylkill and Little Schuylkill Borough General statement - continue to flood; investigate Existing Flood 1,2 Council and High Medium Short High LPR PR fund New options to mitigate Engineer

Porter (T)

Pottsville (B)

Demolition Ordinance for blighted Administrat General Existing Blight 1,4,5 High Low Short Medium LPR PR properties or Fund Comprehensive Plan update and Borough General integrate hazard areas from Both All 4,5 High Medium Short High LPR PR Planner Fund mitigation plan update

Growing Completion of Sharp Mtn mine Mine Existing 1 High High Geener Short High NSP NR reclamation. Subsidence (grants)

GPASA/Gr High and Seven Arch Street Ongoing ants Medium

Reilly (T)

Ringtown (B)

Rush (T)

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Ryan (T)

Saint Clair (B)

Schuylkill (T)

Schuylkill Haven (B)

Shenandoah (B)

South Manheim (T)

Tamaqua (B) Poor drainage and debris accumulation on the unnamed stream entering the H.D. Buehler Memorial Pool and Community Borough FEMA (2013 Action) Park property causes flooding. Existing Flood 1 High High Short High SIP PP Engineer HMA Install a trash rack on the unnamed stream entering the park, and upgrade the storm drainage system.

Increase capacity of the Wabash (2013 Action; Borough High FEMA Creek Culvert and improve scour Existing Flood 1 High Short High SIP PP revised) Engineer ($552,000) HMA protection.

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Problem Wabash Creek - build flood control Borough USACE; statement - dam; divert around Borough to Both Flood 1 High High Long High SIP PP Engineer PADEP New Little Schuylkill River

Problem Address basement flooding at the Borough FEMA statement - Existing Flood 1,4 High High Short High SIP PP Citizens Fire Company Engineer HMA New

Investigate options to address Borough Problem blight in South Ward and Middle Code statement - Existing Blight 1,2 High High PA DCED Short High SIP PP Ward neighborhoods; may include Enforceme New policy; acquisition/demolition nt; Council

Tower City (B) The drainage system on Grand Avenue and 2nd Street, and Grand High Avenue and 7th Street is ($80,000 inadequate. Conduct an FEMA (2013 Action) Existing Flood 1 State DOT High each Short High SIP PP engineering study to improve HMA intersection stormwater drainage facilities. ) Work with State because they have jurisdiction. There is a need for Borough-wide debris removal and storm drainage upgrade. Conduct an effort to remove sediment and debris from High (2013 Action) N/A Flood 1,3 PA DEP High PADEP Short High NSP NR streams throughout the Borough. ($250,000) Borough to coordinate with PADEP who has jurisdiction. Only 1 stream, (Wiconico creek). Tremont (B) Problem PADEP; Rehabilitate the creek wall in Borough statement - Existing Flood 1 High High FEMA Short High SIP PP several locations Engineer New HMA Problem Borough FEMA statement - Bridge wall replacement Existing Flood 1 High High Short High SIP PP Engineer HMA New

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Problem USACE; Install flood walls in known flood Borough statement - Existing Flood 1 High High FEMA Short High SIP PP areas Engineer New HMA Problem Remove bridge and widen Good PADEP; Borough statement - Spring Creek; remove sediment in Existing Flood 1 High High FEMA Short High SIP PP Engineer New creek to improve drainage capacity HMA Borough Investigate options and work with Engineer; Problem neighboring communities to Neighborin FEMA statement - Existing Flood 1 High High Short High SIP PP reduce stormwater runoff entering g HMA New the Borough Communiti es Tremont (T) Rocks fall from steep face on to Rausch Creek Road making it hazardous for vehicles. Construct Road High FEMA; (2013 Action) roadside barriers on Rausch Creek Existing Flooding 1 High Short High NSP NR Supervisor ($100,000) State Road to catch debris. Removing rocks every week, cannot close road. There is overbank flooding along roadway on State Route 4011. Conduct a study to determine the Road Medium FEMA (2013 Action) Existing Flood 1 High Short High LPR PR feasibility of constructing a Supervisor ($80,000) HMA floodwall/levee on State Route 4011 during periods of heavy rain. The guardrail along Molleystown Road is failing from flood washouts. Conduct a study to Road Medium (2013 Action) determine the feasibility of Existing Flood 1 High USACE Short High LPR PR Supervisor ($80,000) constructing a floodwall/levee on Molleystown Road during periods of heavy rain. Union (T)

Upper Mahantongo (T)

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Purchase an emergency backup Township Medium FEMA (2013 Action) generator for the Township's Fire Existing All 1,4 High Short High SIP PP Engineer ($25,000) HMA Company. Establish an early Township warning/emergency Emergency Medium (2013 Action) Existing All 1,4 High EMPG Short High LPR ES communications system for the Coordinato ($50,000) Township. r New – Township FEMA Problem Acquire structures in the floodplain Existing Flood 1 High High Short High SIP PP Council HMA Statement Walker (T) Remove structures from floodplain and acquire and preserve land as open space in perpetuity. Township FEMA (2013 Action) Existing Flood 1 High High Long High SIP PP Basement flooding loses utilities, Engineer HMA sump pump. Separate septic system - sewage.

Washington (T) The bridge at Covered Bridge Road filled with debris. Remove Township High (2013 Action) Existing Flood 1 High Local Short High NSP NR sediment and debris from bridge Engineer ($25,000) on Covered Bridge Road Township At the planning and subdivision Planner; New – stage, understand stormwater County Problem management; stormwater Both Flood 1,4,5 High Low Local Short High LPR PR Planning Statement management is increasing as Departmen development is increasing. t Address blighted properties; Township New – options include increase Code Problem Existing Blight 1 High High PA DCED Short High SIP PP enforcement, acquisition, Enforceme Statement demolition nt New – Township Purchase and install generator at FEMA Problem Existing All 1,4 Emergency High Medium Short High SIP PP the Township building HMA Statement Manager New – Harden bridges that are Township FEMA Problem experiencing scouring which could Existing All 1,4 Emergency High High Short High SIP PP HMA Statement lead to failure Manager

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Wayne (T)

West Brunswick (T)

West Mahanoy (T)

West Penn (T) Increase capacity of the following culverts: Township FEMA -Chain Circle Culvert Existing Flood 1 High Medium Short Medium SIP PP Engineer HMA - Quarry Rd Culvert - Anduas Culvert Bridge Board of Park East Imp?? Flood High Grant Medium NSP NR Supervisors Update Comprehensive Plan and integrate hazards from the hazard Both All 1,4,5 Planning High Medium Local Short High LPR PR mitigation plan update Lizard Creek floods roadway due to High the undersized bridge and culvert Township ($1,000,000 FEMA (2013 Action) on Dorset Road and Retreat Road. Existing Flood 1 High Long High SIP PP Engineer each HMA Replace the bridges/culverts to location) alleviate flooding. Indian Run floods Blue Mountain Dr. and Kepners Road due to High undersized pipes on these roads. Township ($1,000,000 FEMA (2013 Action) Existing Flood 1 High Long High SIP PP Replace pipes on Blue Mountain Engineer each HMA Drive and Kepners Road to location) alleviate flooding. Lizard Creek floods Ridge Road. High Conduct a study to determine the Township ($80,000 FEMA (2013 Action) Existing Flood 1 High Short High SIP PP feasibility of constructing a Engineer each HMA floodwall/levee on Ridge Road. location) Lime Kiln Drive floods due to an High undersized pipe. Replace the pipe Township ($100,000 FEMA (2013 Action) Existing Flood 1 High Long High SIP PP on Lime Kiln Road to alleviate Engineer each HMA flooding. location)

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Two undersized pipes on Ash Circle High cause the roadway to flood. Township ($100,000 FEMA (2013 Action) Existing Flood 1 High Long High SIP PP Replace pipes on Ash Circle Road Engineer each HMA to alleviate flooding. location) An undersized bridge on the following roads causes the roadways to flood. Replace bridges with larger structures to alleviate High Township FEMA (2013 Action) flooding. Existing Flood 1 High ($1,000,000 Long High SIP PP Engineer HMA - School Drive ) - Saint Peters Road - Dairy Road - Wash Creek Road Mahoning Creek near SR 443 is a flood zone. Remove structures Township FEMA (2013 Action) from floodplain and acquire and Existing Flood 1 High High Long High SIP PP Engineer HMA preserve land as open space in perpetuity. Snyders road and State Route 895 High ice in the winter due to poor Winter Township ($100,000 FEMA (2013 Action) Existing 1 High Long High SIP PP drainage. Improve roadway Weather Engineer each HMA drainage facilities location)

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Notes: TBD = To Be Determined * The letters associated with the initiative number indicate the lead agency (i.e., County or municipality Costs: ** Does this mitigation initiative reduce the effects of hazards on new and/or existing buildings These rough estimates should be used where actual project costs cannot reasonably be and/or infrastructure? Not applicable (N/A) is inserted if this does not apply. established at this time: *** Priority indicates the prioritization identified by the lead agency. This priority may differ Low = < $10,000 from the County prioritization on municipal actions because the municipal priority may be of Medium = $10,000 to $100,000 higher ranking than the County priority. Further explanations are provided at the end of this High = > $100,000 section. Potential FEMA HMA Funding Sources: CDBG = Community Development Block Grant DOF = Depending on funding CRS = Community Rating System HMA = Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Program DCED = Department of Community and Economic Development HMGP = Hazard Mitigation Grant Program DOT = Department of Transportation EMA = Emergency Management Agency Timeline: EOC = Emergency Operations Center Short Term = 1 to 5 years. Long Term = 5 years or greater. OG = Ongoing program. FEMA = Federal Emergency Management Agency HMA = Hazard Mitigation Assistance Priority: NFIP = National Flood Insurance Program H = High PA = Pennsylvania M = Medium PADEP = Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection L = Low PEMA = Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency SFHA = Special Flood Hazard Area

Mitigation Category: • Education and Awareness Programs (EAP) - Actions to inform and educate citizens, elected officials, and property owners about hazards and potential ways to mitigate them. These actions may also include participation in national programs, such as StormReady and Firewise Communities. • Local Plans and Regulations (LPR) - Actions include government authorities, policies or codes that influence the way land and buildings are being developed and built. • Natural Systems Protection (NSP) - Actions that minimize damage and losses, and also preserve or restore the functions of natural systems. • Structure and Infrastructure Project (SIP) - Actions that involve modifying existing structures and infrastructure to protect them from a hazard or remove them from a hazard area. This could apply to public or private structures as well as critical facilities and infrastructure. This type of action also involves projects to construct manmade structures to reduce the impact of hazards.

CRS Category: • Preventative Measures (PR) - Government, administrative or regulatory actions, or processes that influence the way land and buildings are developed and built. Examples include planning and zoning, floodplain local laws, capital improvement programs, open space preservation, and storm water management regulations. • Property Protection (PP) - These actions include public activities to reduce hazard losses or actions that involve (1) modification of existing buildings or structures to protect them from a hazard or (2) removal of the structures from the hazard area. Examples include acquisition, elevation, relocation, structural retrofits, storm shutters, and shatter-resistant glass. • Public Information (PI) - Actions to inform and educate citizens, elected officials, and property owners about hazards and potential ways to mitigate them. Such actions include outreach projects, real estate disclosure, hazard information centers, and educational programs for school-age children and adults. • Natural Resource Protection (NR) - Actions that minimize hazard loss and also preserve or restore the functions of natural systems. These actions include sediment and erosion control, stream corridor restoration, watershed management, forest and vegetation management, and wetland restoration and preservation.

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• Structural Flood Control Projects (SP) - Actions that involve the construction of structures to reduce the impact of a hazard. Such structures include dams, setback levees, floodwalls, retaining walls, and safe rooms. • Emergency Services (ES) - Actions that protect people and property during and immediately following a disaster or hazard event. Services include warning systems, emergency response services, and the protection of essential facilities

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Prioritization of Mitigation Actions Once the mitigation actions were evaluated, the Core and Municipal Planning Teams set about prioritizing them to create an implementation strategy. Section 201.6(c) (3) (iii) of Title 44 Code of Federal Regulations (44 CFR) requires the prioritization of the action plan to emphasize the extent to which benefits are maximized according to a cost-benefit review of the proposed projects and their associated costs. This allows the jurisdictions to select the most cost-effective actions for implementation first, not only to use resources efficiently, but also to make a realistic start toward mitigating risks.

Mitigation benefits are defined as future damages and losses that would be eliminated and/or reduced by implementing the proposed mitigation project, and include physical damage to structures and infrastructure, loss of service or function, and emergency management costs. Particularly for physical (“shovel-in-the- ground”) mitigation projects, jurisdictions were encouraged to estimate project costs as well as to identify the anticipated benefits. Where exact project costs and potential benefits were not available, ranges were identified (high, medium, low) for each, allowing a qualitative evaluation of project cost-effectiveness. Recent FEMA planning guidance (March 2013) identifies a modified STAPLEE (Social, Technical, Administrative, Political, Legal, Economic, and Environmental) mitigation action evaluation methodology that uses a set of 10 evaluation criteria suited to the purposes of hazard mitigation strategy evaluation. This method provides a systematic approach that considers the opportunities and constraints of implementing a particular mitigation action. A similar method was used to determine the feasibility of potential mitigation actions as captured in Table 6-3 in accordance with the PEMA SOG.

The Schuylkill County HMP Coordinators consulted with PEMA and received approval in September 2017 to utilize an expanded STAPLEE methodology to prioritize mitigation strategies. An expanded set of fourteen (14) criteria to include all criteria to determine feasibility earlier, but also considers cost-effectiveness, availability of funding, anticipated timeline, and if the action addresses multiple hazards was applied. The 14 evaluation/prioritization criteria used in the 2019 update process are:

1. Life Safety – How effective will the action be at protecting lives and preventing injuries? 2. Property Protection – How significant will the action be at eliminating or reducing damage to structures and infrastructure? 3. Cost-Effectiveness – Are the costs to implement the project or initiative commensurate with the benefits achieved? 4. Technical – Is the mitigation action technically feasible? Is it a long-term solution? Eliminate actions that, from a technical standpoint, will not meet the goals. 5. Political – Is there overall public support for the mitigation action? Is there the political will to support it? 6. Legal – Does the municipality have the authority to implement the action? 7. Fiscal - Can the project be funded under existing program budgets (i.e., is this initiative currently budgeted for)? Or would it require a new budget authorization or funding from another source such as grants? 8. Environmental – What are the potential environmental impacts of the action? Will it comply with environmental regulations?

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9. Social – Will the proposed action adversely affect one segment of the population? Will the action disrupt established neighborhoods, break up voting districts, or cause the relocation of lower income people? 10. Administrative – Does the jurisdiction have the personnel and administrative capabilities to implement the action and maintain it or will outside help be necessary? 11. Multi-hazard – Does the action reduce the risk to multiple hazards? 12. Timeline - Can the action be completed in less than 5 years (within our planning horizon)? 13. Local Champion – Is there a strong advocate for the action or project among the jurisdiction’s staff, governing body, or committees that will support the action’s implementation? 14. Other Local Objectives – Does the action advance other local objectives, such as capital improvements, economic development, environmental quality, or open space preservation? Does it support the policies of other plans and programs?

The County and municipalities were asked to use these criteria to assist them in evaluating and prioritizing mitigation actions. Specifically, for each mitigation action, the jurisdictions were asked to assign a numeric rank (-1, 0, or 1) for each of the 14 evaluation criteria, defined as follows:

. 1 = Highly effective or feasible . 0 = Neutral . -1 = Ineffective or not feasible

The numerical results of this exercise were then used by each jurisdiction to help prioritize the action or strategy as “Low”, “Medium,” or “High.” While this provided a consistent, systematic methodology to support the evaluation and prioritization of mitigation actions, jurisdictions may have additional considerations that could influence their overall prioritization of mitigation actions.

It is noted that jurisdictions may be carrying forward mitigation actions and initiatives from prior mitigation strategies that were prioritized using a different prioritization methodology. At their discretion, jurisdictions carrying forward prior initiatives were encouraged to re-evaluate their priority, particularly if conditions that would affect the prioritization criteria had changed. Their updated priority ranking is indicated on the prioritization table.

For the plan update there has been an effort to develop more clearly defined and action-oriented mitigation strategies. These local strategies include projects and initiatives that have been well-vetted, and are seen by the community as the most effective approaches to advance their local mitigation goals and objectives within their capabilities. As such, many of the initiatives in the updated mitigation strategy were ranked as “high” or “medium” priority, as reflective of the community’s clear intent to implement, available resources not- withstanding. In general, initiatives that would have had “low” priority rankings were appropriately screened out during the local action evaluation process.

Cost Effectiveness The benefit/cost review applied for the evaluation and prioritization of projects and initiatives in this plan update process was qualitative; that is, it does not include the level of detail required by FEMA for project grant eligibility under the Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant programs. For all actions identified in the local strategies, jurisdictions have identified both the costs and benefits associated with project, action or initiative.

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Costs are the total cost for the action or project, and may include administrative costs, construction costs (including engineering, design and permitting), and maintenance costs.

Benefits are the savings from losses avoided attributed to the implementation of the project, and may include life-safety, structure and infrastructure damages, loss of service or function, and economic and environmental damage and losses.

When available, jurisdictions were asked to identify the actual or estimated dollar value for project costs and associated benefits. Having defined costs and benefits allows a direct comparison of benefits versus costs, and a quantitative evaluation of project cost-effectiveness. Often, however, numerical costs and/or benefits have not been identified, or may be impossible to quantitatively assess.

For the purposes of this planning process, jurisdictions were tasked with evaluating project cost-effectiveness with both costs and benefits assigned to “High”, “Medium” and “Low” ratings. Where quantitative estimates of costs and benefits were available, ratings/ranges were defined as:

Low = < $10,000 Medium = $10,000 to $100,000 High = > $100,000

Where quantitative estimates of costs and/or benefits were not available, qualitative ratings using the following definitions were used:

Table 6-5. Qualitative Cost and Benefit Ratings

Costs Existing funding levels are not adequate to cover the costs of the proposed project, and High implementation would require an increase in revenue through an alternative source (e.g., bonds, grants, and fee increases). The project could be implemented with existing funding but would require a re-apportionment of Medium the budget or a budget amendment, or the cost of the project would have to be spread over multiple years.

The project could be funded under the existing budget. The project is part of or can be part of an Low existing, ongoing program.

Benefits

High Project will have an immediate impact on the reduction of risk exposure to life and property.

Project will have a long-term impact on the reduction of risk exposure to life and property or will Medium provide an immediate reduction in the risk exposure to property.

Low Long-term benefits of the project are difficult to quantify in the short term.

Using this approach, projects with positive benefit versus cost ratios (such as high over high, high over medium, medium over low, etc.) are considered cost-effective. For some of the initiatives identified, the planning partnership may seek financial assistance under FEMA’s HMA programs. These programs require detailed

6-88 SECTION 6. MITIGATION STRATEGY Schuylkill County Hazard Mitigation Plan Month 2019 benefit/cost analysis as part of the application process. These analyses will be performed when funding applications are prepared, using the FEMA BCA model process. The planning partnership is committed to implementing mitigation strategies with benefits that exceed costs. For projects not seeking financial assistance from grant programs that require this sort of analysis, the planning partnership reserves the right to define “benefits” according to parameters that meet its needs and the goals and objectives of this plan.

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Table 6-5. Analysis of Mitigation Actions Total Legal Fiscal Social Political Timeline

Technical High / Life Safety Life Objectives Multi-Hazard Environmental Administrative Medium / Agency Champion Other Community Cost-Effectiveness Number Mitigation Action/Initiative Property Protection Low 13 + Create model templates for model ordinances 1 – + + + + + + - + + + + + + + High Schuylkill and policies 0 0 County 13 + Create a centralized hazard mitigation position at 1 – the County-level to assist with floodplain + + + + + + - + + + + + + + High Schuylkill 0 0 management and County 13 + Work with municipalities to assist with becoming 1 – + + + + + + - + + + + + + + High Schuylkill BCEGS communities 0 0 County Conduct self-assessment of response times, 12 + resources, etc. for police and fire and identify 1 – + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Schuylkill solutions to gaps (lack of man-power is a big issue 1 0 County for fire) 12 + 1 – Relocate fire companies out of the floodplain + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Schuylkill 1 0 County 12 + Address flooding on St Charles and St James 1 – + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Schuylkill Streets 1 0 County Review and evaluate facilities, equipment, Schuylkill resumes, personnel and other resources needed + + + + + + - + + + + + + + High County to support emergency response annually.

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On an annual basis, conduct Municipal Officials Training and/or State-sponsored training courses to address hazard mitigation topics, such as: damage assessment after natural disasters, stormwater management, mutual aid agreements + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + among emergency providers and municipalities, public disaster assistance, hazard mitigation grant assistance, CIP, and tools to address blight. Training in CFM, NEPA roads, NFLP PPA, and Schuylkill municipal education. County Advocate for municipalities to find alternate Schuylkill methods of funding to the Hazard Mitigation + + + + + + - + + + + + + + County Grant Program. Quantity for county. Train additional County personnel on the use of Schuylkill the County’s GIS system to support emergency + + + + + + - + + + + + + + County operations. Use legal tools (land bank legislation, conservatorship) that have been provided through recent State laws to reduce the number + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + of blighted properties. Land banking is being done, good progress being made. Muni need Schuylkill education that this is available as an option County Introduce a virtual one-stop shop for property owners and municipalities who have flooding problems and expand the Department's mission to provide advice to municipalities on flood + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + hazards, availability of flood insurance, and flood Schuylkill protection methods with a focus on Public County information focus.

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Technical High / Life SafetyLife Objectives Multi-Hazard Environmental Administrative Medium / AgencyChampion OtherCommunity Cost-Effectiveness Number Mitigation Action/Initiative PropertyProtection Low Encourage municipalities to update their stormwater regulations as needed. A model PA DEP stormwater ordinance is available online that + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + Schuylkill can be used. No act 167, reassemble within 5 County year plan update. Needed in Pottsville and..? Where acquisition is not feasible advise homeowners of a preferred mitigation alternative + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + Schuylkill such as elevation or flood proofing. After Lee, County acquisitions FEMA.

Enroll municipalities in the Firewise program. Encourage municipalities to reduce the vulnerability of critical facilities to wildfires by: increasing buffers and introducing defensible spaces; identifying farm roads, service roads, and other private access corridors in high hazard + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + areas that could be used as fire breaks; and providing assistance to the County Emergency Management to identify vulnerable structures. Only a few municipalities have ordinances against Schuylkill bush fire,remove. County Cooperate with local water authorities, including mapping water source data and mapping locations of water sources needed during fires (such as ponds and dry hydrants). The boy scouts + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + have mapped 11 municipalities for water and the rest will be completed by the Schuylkill Municipal Schuylkill Water Authority. County

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Work with the municipalities to integrate the County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan into the municipalities’ Comprehensive Plans, Subdivision and Land Development Ordinances, and Zoning Ordinances, and other similar documents by + + + + + + - + + + + + + + advising them on the principles and strategies for safe development. Pottsville and Tremont have already adopted the "Quality of Life Ordinance" Schuylkill Code. County Use the “Pine Grove Area/Upper Swatara Watershed Recovery Strategy” as a model and example for similar strategies in other + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + watersheds throughout the county. Needs conduction, Port Carbon watershed study include Schuylkill more of watershed County Continue to implement the mitigation actions Schuylkill outlined in the “Pine Grove Area/Upper Swatara + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + County Watershed Recovery Strategy”. Develop a Debris Management Plan to include Schuylkill quick “Help Sheets” built upon various types of + + + + + + - + + + + + + + County events (all hazards). Work the municipalities to acquire data on the locations of individual wells as well as update + + + + + + - + + + + + + + Schuylkill utilities, spatial, water lines, sewage lines, and County service areas. Acquire, elevation, relocate or wet or dry proof non-residential structures to mitigate from flood + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + Schuylkill damages. Up to the municipalities to complete County the task.

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Technical High / Life SafetyLife Objectives Multi-Hazard Environmental Administrative Medium / AgencyChampion OtherCommunity Cost-Effectiveness Number Mitigation Action/Initiative PropertyProtection Low Over the long-term, if funding becomes available, prepare stormwater management plans for + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + Schuylkill watersheds where they have not been County completed. Act 167 Encourage municipalities to enroll in the Community Rating System (CRS). This program offers reduced flood insurance rates within a + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + Schuylkill municipality that takes specific steps to reduce County their flood risks. $1.6M Dam inundation project Municipal + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Ashland (B) Authority Address basement flooding along Oakland + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Ashland (B) Avenue (Mahanoy Creek and stormwater issues) Rehabilitate or demolish blighted properties in + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Ashland (B) the Borough The stormwater inlet on Market Street at the railroad surcharges and floods road. Construct + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High additional stormwater inlet(s) on Market Street Auburn (B) /move inlet to opposite of the road. Barry (T) Upgrade drainage on Hinkle Road at Dam; + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Barry (T) insufficient capacity causes roadway flooding + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Streambank erosion is threatening the roadway at Black Creek Road. Conduct stream stabilization + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Barry (T) to restore stream. An undersized bridge/culvert causes roadway overtopping at the following locations during + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High flood events. Replace the undersized structure Barry (T) with a larger opening to convey flood flows. Hillside washouts occur on Hill Road, resulting in debris and mud accumulation on the roadway. + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Barry (T) Construct roadside barriers to catch debris.

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Technical High / Life SafetyLife Objectives Multi-Hazard Environmental Administrative Medium / AgencyChampion OtherCommunity Cost-Effectiveness Number Mitigation Action/Initiative PropertyProtection Low The following roads experience snow drifting: Hill Road, Weishample Road, Middle Road, Orchard Road, Fishing Road, Maplewood Road, Hinkle + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Road, Beurys Road. Snow fences are problematic, Barry (T) natural screens Barry (T) Improve roadway plowing and salting operations. + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Cumbola Park Water St. floods behind fire house; investigate why this area floods and identify + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Blythe (T) appropriate mitigation actions Remove fallen trees and debris from the River in East Norwegian Township, and remove + + + + + + - + + + 0 - + + High properties from floodplain as applicable. Acquire Blythe (T) home and remove trees and debris. Laurel Street does not have an adequate storm drainage system. Improve stormwater drainage + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Butler (T) facilities. The bridge at Walnick Drive was washed out. Replace structure with larger opening to convey + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Butler (T) flood flows. Roads and homes flood near Turnpike Road, Barry Road and Creek Road. Remove properties + + + + + + - + + + 0 - + + High Butler (T) from floodplain. An undersized bridge/culvert causes roadway overtopping at Malones Road during flood + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High events. Replace structure with larger opening to Butler (T) convey flood flows. The cross-pipe at Runge Road is damaged. Replace the damaged pipe with an + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Butler (T) improved/larger structure to convey flood flows.

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Technical High / Life SafetyLife Objectives Multi-Hazard Environmental Administrative Medium / AgencyChampion OtherCommunity Cost-Effectiveness Number Mitigation Action/Initiative PropertyProtection Low Traffic jams regularly due to oversize trucks on Borough roads leading to evacuation concerns during emergencies. Disallow oversize vehicles on + + + + + + - + + + 0 - + + High Borough roads and designate new routes for Cressona (B) oversize vehicles Designate a new location for the EOC and + + + + + + - + + + + + + + High Cressona (B) purchase an emergency back-up generator Panther Valley Creek and Beaver Creek are filled with sediment causing flooding. Remove + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High sediment and debris from Panther Valley Creek Cressona (B) and Beaver Creek The bridge on Drehersville Road is damaged. + + + + + + - + + + 0 - + + High Deer Lake (B) Replace bridge/culvert on Drehersville Road. The culvert at SR61 is undersized and causes flooding. Replace culvert on SR61 to prevent + + + + + + - + + + 0 - + + High Deer Lake (B) flooding. Excessive storm water from West Brunswick Twp. roadway on Drehersville road during heavy downfall enters storm water drains and storm pipes causing flooding on streets in Deer Lake and + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High private property. Construct new storm pipes along Drehersville Road to Lakefront Drive and properly discharge stormwater to Pine Creek. Deer Lake (B) Storm water overflow from Coal Mt. Road and Rt. 61 berm runs onto real estate and adjoining streets connected to Deer Lake Borough. Damage + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High of private property and erosion of borough Deer Lake (B) streets result from this flooding. Cold Run Creek floods roadway (Cold Run Rd). East Construct floodwall/levee to alleviate flooding on + + + + + + - + + + 0 - + + High Brunswick (T) Cold Run Rd and Old Country Lane

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Technical High / Life SafetyLife Objectives Multi-Hazard Environmental Administrative Medium / AgencyChampion OtherCommunity Cost-Effectiveness Number Mitigation Action/Initiative PropertyProtection Low Indian Run floods roadway (Pine Valley Rd); East damaged pipe. Construct floodwall/levee and + + + + + + - + + + 0 - + + High Brunswick (T) replace pipe on Indian Run to alleviate flooding State Route 443 ices due to steep hills. Improve East roadway drainage facilities on State Route 443; + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Brunswick (T) work with State DOT to address. Address issue at Old Railroad Bridge that is blocking up the Mill Creek near Eagle Hill Road and Spec-Tec trailers; options include bridge + + + + + + - + + + 0 - + + High East elevation; bridge replacement; study to Norwegian (T) investigate additional alternatives Increase public awareness of natural gas pipeline and impacts due to road crossings and property + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Eldred (T) erosion An undersized stormwater pipe is causing flooding on Maple Street. Replace the pipe on + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Maple Street with a larger structure to alleviate Frailey (T) flooding. Increase the capacity of the drainage channels along Fountain Mountain Road. The stormwater + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High drainage channels along Fountain Mountain Road Frailey (T) is undersized, causing roadway flooding. Poor stormwater drainage is causing roadway washouts on Middlecreek Road. Increase the + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High capacity of the drainage channels along Frailey (T) Middlecreek Road. Increase capacity of stormwater system; improve + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Gilberton (B) maintenance cleaning Gilberton (B) Clear Mahanoy Creek + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Remove sediment and debris from stream. State Route, no jurisdiction work with state. Coordinate + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Gordon (B) with PADEP and PADOT

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Technical High / Life SafetyLife Objectives Multi-Hazard Environmental Administrative Medium / AgencyChampion OtherCommunity Cost-Effectiveness Number Mitigation Action/Initiative PropertyProtection Low Debris and sediment have reduced the stream capacity of Little Mahanoy Creek. Remove + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Gordon (B) sediment and debris from stream. The bridge on McKnight Street is undersized and the drainage system is inadequate. Replace the + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High bridge on McKnight Street and improve Gordon (B) stormwater drainage facilities. There is blockage in the box culvert. Remove debris from culvert to enhance flow. Work with + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Gordon (B) State to alleviate flooding. The rip-rap streambanks are in poor condition. Repair rip-raps to restore the condition of the + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Gordon (B) streambanks. Replace bridge at Pine Drive (T-520); weight limit + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Hegins (T) may be an issue due to poor condition Honeymoon Trail and Church Road experience frequent overtopping from flooding. Conduct a + + + + + + - + + + 0 - + + High study to determine the feasibility of constructing Hubley (T) a floodwall/levee.

Poor drainage roadway icing are major issues on the following roads. Examine and improve roadway drainage facilities on Culverts should be replaced. Limbs removed. + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High - Quaker Drive - Kushwa Road - Church Road Hubley (T) Vehicular accidents occur on Fear Not Road due to a sharp turn and poor signage. Improve + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Hubley (T) signage/flashing lights on Fear Not Road.

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Technical High / Life SafetyLife Objectives Multi-Hazard Environmental Administrative Medium / AgencyChampion OtherCommunity Cost-Effectiveness Number Mitigation Action/Initiative PropertyProtection Low Pine Creek Road is in danger of washing out to due streambank erosion. Conduct stream + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High stabilization to restore stream. No outlet road 3-4 Hubley (T) houses, coordinate with the State. There is an undersized bridge/culvert on the following roads that floods the roadway. Increase capacity of bridge/culverts to alleviate flooding. - Quaker Drive - Honeymoon Trail Drive - Church Road + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High - W. Mountain Road - Township Road 880 - Deer Lake Bridge culvert - Mahantongo Street - Mill Road Hubley (T) -Fear Not Road The Township is in a more northerly climate and receives more extreme snowfall than the rest of the County. Purchase snow removal and salting + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High equipment and designate emergency snow Kline (T) routes throughout Township. The Township's stormwater drainage systems are inadequate. Conduct an engineering study to + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High improve stormwater drainage facilities Kline (T) throughout the Township. Plant vegetation other than high woods to reduce + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High McAdoo (B) erosion of inside wall of flood control Install more catch basins above the flood area or increase capacity of existing stormwater system to reduce flooding in low-lying areas; flooding + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High occurs on Cleveland Street, Sherman Street, McAdoo (B) Kennedy Drive and others

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Technical High / Life SafetyLife Objectives Multi-Hazard Environmental Administrative Medium / AgencyChampion OtherCommunity Cost-Effectiveness Number Mitigation Action/Initiative PropertyProtection Low Regularly remove debris accumulated at railroad trestle (SR 4042) that creates a dam and causes flooding on Penn Street. Work with railroad who + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High owns property to maintain; outside of Borough Minersville (B) jurisdiction Address blighted properties Borough-wide; options include continue working with the + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Schuylkill Land Bank to demolish properties; Minersville (B) stronger code enforcement Increase capacity of stormwater system; work + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Minersville (B) with Sewer Authority to address Apply for grant to install sidewalks on the 400- block of Delaware Avenue; property flooding due + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Minersville (B) to lack of curbing Goodwill Hose Fire Company is located in the floodplain and membership has decreased + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High drastically. Consolidate with another fire Minersville (B) company. Stormwater drainage on Woodland Drive is inadequate which leads to flooding. + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High North Construct/upgrade storm sewer to alleviate Manheim (T) flooding Safety hazard due to blight at 1476 Route 61 South Vacant hotel is a public nuisance/hazard. + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High North Property should be secured at a minimum and Manheim (T) ultimately demolished. Replace the bridge/culvert on Green Tree Drive, North Berry Road, and Antique Lane to alleviate + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Manheim (T) flooding.

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Technical High / Life SafetyLife Objectives Multi-Hazard Environmental Administrative Medium / AgencyChampion OtherCommunity Cost-Effectiveness Number Mitigation Action/Initiative PropertyProtection Low Briar Road experiences frequent overtopping from flooding due to debris build up; revise + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High North maintenance schedule to clean up debris more Manheim (T) frequently The pond near Old Mill Road overflows during rainfall events and floods Old Mill Road. + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High North Construct embankment and spillway to regulate Manheim (T) pond outflows. Seven Stars Road does not have an adequate stormwater drainage system. Conduct an engineering study to design and improve + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High North stormwater drainage facilities on Seven Stars Manheim (T) Road. Install catch basins on Hemlock Drive now that a North + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Manheim (T) drainage system has been installed. Ensure buildings in the Township meet North International Building Code specifications for + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Manheim (T) wind loadings. Enhance all hazard education and outreach (e.g. + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Palo Alto (B) "safety day 0") Poor drainage roadway icing are major issues on Sweet Arrow Lake Road. Examine and improve + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High roadway drainage facilities on Sweet Arrow Lake Pine Grove (T) Road. Penn-DOT road is still a concern. 2 1/2 Mile Road and Swopes Valley Road experience flooding and portions of the roadways are washed out. Conduct a study to determine + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High the feasibility of constructing a floodwall/levee or Pine Grove (T) other mitigation alternatives

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Technical High / Life SafetyLife Objectives Multi-Hazard Environmental Administrative Medium / AgencyChampion OtherCommunity Cost-Effectiveness Number Mitigation Action/Initiative PropertyProtection Low There is an undersized bridge/culvert on Old Forge Road that floods the roadway. Replace the + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High bridge/culvert on Old Forge Road to alleviate Pine Grove (T) flooding. Port Carbon Port Carbon Flood Study + + + + + + - + + + 0 - + + High (B) Education for the public and municipal officials on Port Carbon + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High (B) mitigation Schuylkill and Little Schuylkill continue to flood; Port Clinton + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High (B) investigate options to mitigate Pottsville (B) Demolition Ordinance for blighted properties + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Comprehensive Plan update and integrate hazard + + + + + + - + + + + + + + High Pottsville (B) areas from mitigation plan update Pottsville (B) Completion of Sharp Mtn mine reclamation. + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Pottsville (B) Seven Arch Street + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Poor drainage and debris accumulation on the unnamed stream entering the H.D. Buehler Memorial Pool and Community Park property + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High causes flooding. Install a trash rack on the unnamed stream entering the park, and upgrade the storm drainage system. Tamaqua (B) Increase capacity of the Wabash Creek Culvert + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Tamaqua (B) and improve scour protection. Wabash Creek - build flood control dam; divert + + + + + + - + + + 0 - + + High Tamaqua (B) around Borough to Little Schuylkill River Address basement flooding at the Citizens Fire + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Tamaqua (B) Company Investigate options to address blight in South Ward and Middle Ward neighborhoods; may + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Tamaqua (B) include policy; acquisition/demolition

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Technical High / Life SafetyLife Objectives Multi-Hazard Environmental Administrative Medium / AgencyChampion OtherCommunity Cost-Effectiveness Number Mitigation Action/Initiative PropertyProtection Low The drainage system on Grand Avenue and 2nd Street, and Grand Avenue and 7th Street is inadequate. Conduct an engineering study to + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High improve stormwater drainage facilities. Work with State because they have jurisdiction. Tower City (B) There is a need for Borough-wide debris removal and storm drainage upgrade. Conduct an effort to remove sediment and debris from streams + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High throughout the Borough. Borough to coordinate with PADEP who has jurisdiction. Only 1 stream, (Wiconico creek). Tower City (B) Tremont (B) Rehabilitate the creek wall in several locations + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Tremont (B) Bridge wall replacement + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Tremont (B) Install flood walls in known flood areas + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Remove bridge and widen Good Spring Creek; remove sediment in creek to improve drainage + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Tremont (B) capacity Investigate options and work with neighboring communities to reduce stormwater runoff + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Tremont (B) entering the Borough Rocks fall from steep face on to Rausch Creek Road making it hazardous for vehicles. Construct roadside barriers on Rausch Creek Road to catch + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High debris. Removing rocks every week, cannot close Tremont (T) road. There is overbank flooding along roadway on State Route 4011. Conduct a study to determine + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High the feasibility of constructing a floodwall/levee Tremont (T) on State Route 4011 during periods of heavy rain.

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Technical High / Life SafetyLife Objectives Multi-Hazard Environmental Administrative Medium / AgencyChampion OtherCommunity Cost-Effectiveness Number Mitigation Action/Initiative PropertyProtection Low The guardrail along Molleystown Road is failing from flood washouts. Conduct a study to determine the feasibility of constructing a + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High floodwall/levee on Molleystown Road during Tremont (T) periods of heavy rain. Upper Purchase an emergency backup generator for the Mahantongo + + + + + + - + + + + + + + High Township's Fire Company. (T) Upper Establish an early warning/emergency Mahantongo + + + + + + - + + + + + + + High communications system for the Township. (T) Upper Mahantongo Acquire structures in the floodplain + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High (T) Remove structures from floodplain and acquire and preserve land as open space in perpetuity. + + + + + + - + + + 0 - + + High Basement flooding loses utilities, sump pump. Walker (T) Separate septic system - sewage. The bridge at Covered Bridge Road filled with Washington debris. Remove sediment and debris from bridge + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High (T) on Covered Bridge Road At the planning and subdivision stage, understand stormwater management; + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Washington stormwater management is increasing as (T) development is increasing. Address blighted properties; options include Washington + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High (T) increase enforcement, acquisition, demolition Purchase and install generator at the Township Washington + + + + + + - + + + + + + + High (T) building Harden bridges that are experiencing scouring Washington + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High (T) which could lead to failure

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Increase capacity of the following culverts: -Chain Circle Culvert + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High - Quarry Rd Culvert - Anduas Culvert Bridge West Penn (T) Update Comprehensive Plan and integrate + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High West Penn (T) hazards from the hazard mitigation plan update Lizard Creek floods roadway due to the undersized bridge and culvert on Dorset Road + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High and Retreat Road. Replace the bridges/culverts to West Penn (T) alleviate flooding. Indian Run floods Blue Mountain Dr. and Kepners Road due to undersized pipes on these roads. + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High Replace pipes on Blue Mountain Drive and West Penn (T) Kepners Road to alleviate flooding. Lizard Creek floods Ridge Road. Conduct a study to determine the feasibility of constructing a + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High West Penn (T) floodwall/levee on Ridge Road. Lime Kiln Drive floods due to an undersized pipe. Replace the pipe on Lime Kiln Road to alleviate + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High West Penn (T) flooding. Two undersized pipes on Ash Circle cause the roadway to flood. Replace pipes on Ash Circle + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High West Penn (T) Road to alleviate flooding.

An undersized bridge on the following roads causes the roadways to flood. Replace bridges with larger structures to alleviate flooding. - School Drive + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High - Saint Peters Road - Dairy Road - Wash Creek Road West Penn (T)

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Technical High / Life SafetyLife Objectives Multi-Hazard Environmental Administrative Medium / AgencyChampion OtherCommunity Cost-Effectiveness Number Mitigation Action/Initiative PropertyProtection Low Mahoning Creek near SR 443 is a flood zone. Remove structures from floodplain and acquire + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High West Penn (T) and preserve land as open space in perpetuity. Snyders Road and State Route 895 ice in the winter due to poor drainage. Improve roadway + + + + + + - + + + 0 + + + High West Penn (T) drainage facilities

Notes: B = Borough T = Township

Fiscal: - was noted if the municipality does not have funding to support action implementation and grant funding is needed. Timeline: - was noted if the estimated timeline for completion is greater than 5 years Multi-Hazard: 0 was noted if it is not clear the action will address more than one hazard

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