CHAPTER 3 MITIGATION STRATEGY 2013-2018
This section of the Plan provides the “blueprint” for Belmont County and participating municipalities to become less vulnerable to natural and technological hazards. It is based on the general consensus of the Belmont County Mitigation Planning Committee along with the findings of the Local Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability assessment. This section consists of the following subsections:
• INTRODUCTION • GOALS AND OBJECTIVES UPDATE SUMMARY • COMMUNITY VALUES, HISTORIC AND SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS • FLOOD MITIGATION STRATEGY • SEVERE SUMMER STORMS MITIGATION STRATEGY • SEVERE WINTER STORMS MITIGATION STRATEGY • LANDSLIDE MITIGATION STRATEGY • TORNADO MITIGATION STRATEGY • TEMPERATURE EXTREMES MITIGATION STRATEGY • DAM FAILURE MITIGATION STRATEGY • MINE SUBSIDENCE MITIGATION STRATEGY • ALL-HAZARDS MITIGATION STRATEGY
INTRODUCTION ______
The intent of the Mitigation Strategy is to provide Belmont County and participating municipalities with the goals that will serve as the guiding principles for future mitigation policy and project administration, along with a list of proposed actions deemed necessary to meet those goals and reduce the impact of natural hazards. It is designed to be comprehensive and strategic in nature. The development of the strategy included a thorough review of natural hazards and identified policies and projects intended to not only reduce the future impacts of hazards, but also to help Belmont County and participating municipalities achieve compatible economic, environmental and social goals. The development of this section is also intended to be strategic, in that all policies and projects are linked to establish priorities assigned to specific departments or individuals responsible for their implementation and assigned target completion deadlines. Funding sources are identified that can be used to assist in project implementation.
• Mitigation goals are general guidelines that explain what the County wants to achieve. Goals are usually expressed as broad policy statements representing desired long-term results.
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• Mitigation objectives describe strategies or implementation steps to attain the identified goals. Objectives are more specific statements than goals; the described steps are usually measurable and can have a defined completion date.
• Mitigation Actions provide more detailed descriptions of specific work tasks to help the County and its municipalities achieve prescribed goals and objectives.
Based on participation from the Belmont County Mitigation Planning Committee, the mitigation strategy was modified and updated. Objectives were clarified to better document roles and responsibilities. Completed actions were noted and deleted. New actions have been added to address particular hazards facing Belmont County and the consensus achieved in how to address those actions.
The last step in updating the Mitigation Strategy is the creation of jurisdictionally specific Mitigation Action Plans (MAPs). The MAPs represent the key outcome of the mitigation planning process. MAPs include a prioritized list of proposed hazard mitigation actions (policies and projects) for Belmont County and its municipalities, including accompanying information such as those agencies or individuals assigned responsibility for their implementation, potential funding sources, estimated target date for completion, and a current status. The MAPs provide those individuals or agencies responsible for implementing mitigation actions with a clear roadmap that also serves as an important tool for monitoring progress over time. The collection of actions listed in each jurisdictions MAP also serves as an easily understood synopsis of activities for local decision makers.
In preparing their own Mitigation Action Plan, each jurisdiction considered their overall hazard risk and capability to mitigate identified hazards, in addition to meeting the adopted countywide mitigation goals. Prioritizing mitigation actions for each jurisdiction was completed using FEMA’s STAPLEE methodology.
The STAPLEE approach allows for a careful review of the feasibility of mitigation actions by using seven criteria. The criteria are described below:
• S - Social • T - Technical • A - Administrative • P - Political • L - Legal • E - Economic • E - Environmental
FEMA mitigation planning requirements indicate that any prioritization system used shall include a special emphasis on the extent to which benefits are maximized according to a cost-benefit review of the proposed projects. To do this in an efficient manner that is consistent with FEMA’s guidance on using cost-benefit review in mitigation planning, the STAPLEE method was adapted to include a higher weighting for two elements of the economic feasibility factor – Benefits of Action and Costs of Action.
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This method incorporates concepts similar to those described in Method C of FEMA 386-5: Using Benefit Cost Review in Mitigation Planning (FEMA, 2007).
For the individual action plans, a STAPLEE score was calculated based on the number of favorable considerations that can be found on the STAPLEE document. Up to 23 considerations can be used to prioritize each action using this evaluation methodology.
In order to ensure that a broad range of mitigation actions were considered, the Belmont County Mitigation Planning Committee analyzed a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions for each hazard after it had completed the risk assessment. This helped to ensure that there was sufficient span and creativity in the mitigation actions considered.
There are six categories of mitigation actions which Belmont County considered in developing its mitigation action plan. Those categories include:
• Prevention: Government administrative or regulatory actions or processes that influence the way land and buildings are developed and built. These actions also include public activities to reduce hazard losses. Examples include planning, zoning, building codes, subdivision regulations, hazard specific regulations (such as floodplain regulations), capital improvement programs, and open-space preservation and stormwater regulations.
• Property Protection: Actions that involve modifying or removing existing buildings or infrastructure to protect them from a hazard. Examples include the acquisition, elevation and relocation of structures, structural retrofits, flood-proofing, storm shutters, and shatter resistant glass. This category also includes insurance.
• Public Education and Awareness: Actions to inform and educate citizens, elected officials, and property owners about potential risks from hazards and potential ways to mitigate them. Such actions include hazard mapping, outreach projects, library materials dissemination, real estate disclosures, the creation of hazard information centers, and school age / adult education programs.
• Natural Resource Protection: Actions that, in addition to minimizing hazard losses also preserve or restore the functions of natural systems. These actions include sediment and erosion control, stream corridor restoration, forest and vegetation management, wetlands restoration or preservation, slope stabilization, and historic property and archeological site preservation.
• Structural Project Implementation: Mitigation projects intended to lessen the impact of a hazard by using structures to modify the environment. Structures include stormwater controls (culverts); dams, dikes, and levees; and safe rooms.
• Emergency Services: Actions that typically are not considered mitigation techniques but reduce the impacts of a hazard event on people and property. These actions are often taken prior to,
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during, or in response to an emergency or disaster. Examples include warning systems, evacuation planning and management, emergency response training and exercises, and emergency flood protection procedures.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES UPDATE SUMMARY ((2007-2012)______
The Mitigation Planning Committee reviewed the current plan, identified new information that needed to be included in the Plan update and incorporated it as required by state and federal guidelines. The planning committee was also tasked with collecting all accurate data from plan participants and provided outreach to the public and business stakeholders to ensure that everyone’s information is included in this Plan update.
The following table is an update summary to the goals and objectives from the 2007 Belmont County Hazard Mitigation Plan conducted by the Belmont County Mitigation Planning Team on November 15, 2012.
Table 3-1: 2007-2012 Goals and Objectives Update Goal Objective Defer Change Delete Note Reduce the potential for Reduce the probability of damage as a result of significant flood damage dam failures in Belmont as a result of dam failure X County Protect Belmont Increase public New goal and County’s agricultural awareness as to the objective will be re- assets from the negative agricultural effects of worded effects of a drought drought, as well as the X ramifications to the public water supply Develop methods for the This objective is an procurement of an action emergency water supply X
Reduce the potential Educate the public as to Earthquakes are effects of earthquakes in the potential for receiving a narrative, Belmont County earthquakes in Ohio, and not being fully Specifically Belmont profiled County X
Protect Belmont Increase public Epidemic is receiving County’s population awareness and a narrative, and not from an epidemic knowledge after an being fully profiled epidemic has been X declared Work with the health Epidemic is receiving department to limit or a narrative, and not eliminate the spread of X being fully profiled
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diseases by reducing the source of the infection
Lessen flood damage by Lessen flood damage by New objective: preserving the natural preserving the natural Preserve the natural course of waterways course of waterways course of waterways
X
Reduce the loss of life Increase coordination and impact to property among pertinent as a result of flooding individuals/groups to mitigate flood hazards X
Increase public safety and response efforts during a flooding event X Reduce flood damage by undertaking structural projects to lessen obstructions to the flow X of water Develop, implement, or strengthen regulatory requirements to lessen X flood damage Lessen hail damage in Provide local residents Current objective is Belmont County with advanced warning of an action impending hailstorms X
Take measures to lessen Identify the hazardous COMPLETED – the probability and materials flowing through Commodity study severity of hazardous the county completed in 2012 materials incidents in Belmont County X Hazardous materials will receive a narrative, and not be fully profiled Protect Belmont Enact ordinances to limit Current objective is County’s population development in areas an action from landslides prone to landslide X More thoroughly identify areas in Belmont County prone to landslide X
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Protect Belmont Increase public Infestation is County’s population and awareness and receiving a narrative, assets from an knowledge after an and not being fully infestation infestation has been X profiled discovered Lessen the effects of Assess the feasibility of Current objective is mine subsidence in undertaking reclamation an action. New Belmont County projects X objective developed. Reduce damages from Increase public severe thunderstorms in awareness that a Belmont County thunderstorms is X imminent Reduce damage from Increase public This objective is an severe wind and awareness that severe action tornadoes in Belmont wind and tornadoes are X County imminent Conduct an inventory of COMPLETED available shelters within Belmont County X Minimize future damages New objective: from severe wind or Minimize future tornadoes throughout damages from Belmont County by severe wind or increasing control over X tornadoes construction activities throughout Belmont County Reduce the effects of Minimize future damage New objective: severe winter storms in from severe winter Minimize the impact Belmont County storms throughout from severe winter Belmont County by X storms throughout increasing response Belmont County capabilities Establish heating centers This objective is an or shelters for vulnerable action populations and stranded X motorists Protect Belmont Increase public New goal and County’s population knowledge of protective objective will refer to from heat waves measures to take during temperature heat waves X extremes (both hot and cold) Protect the general Terrorism is receiving public in Belmont a narrative, and not County from potential being fully profiled biological, chemical, or X WMD terrorist events Protect Belmont Wildfire is receiving a County’s population and narrative, and not forests from wildfires X being fully profiled
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Reduce or eliminate the Enhance the emergency Not a mitigation negative effects of service capability objective various other hazards in throughout the County X Belmont County Enhance or upgrade the Not a mitigation existing communications objective system of Belmont County to lessen the X potential for a communications failure Develop means to ensure Not a mitigation safe traffic flow during objective emergency situations X Increase the This objective is an preparedness of Belmont action County residents and officials for various X hazardous events
Table 3-2: 2013-2018 “NEW” Goals and Objectives Goal Objective New GOAL 1: To minimize OBJECTIVE 1.1: Minimize the impact of flooding to life and property to the losses of life and include buildings, infrastructure, and critical infrastructure property due to flooding in Belmont OBJECTIVE 1.2: Increase public safety and response efforts during a flooding County event
OBJECTIVE 1.3: Reduce flood damage by undertaking structural projects to lessen obstructions to the flow of water x OBJECTIVE 1.4: Develop, implement, or strengthen regulatory requirements to lessen flood damage
OBJECTIVE 1.5: Preserve the natural course of waterways
GOAL 2: Minimize OBJECTIVE 2.1: Increase public awareness that a thunderstorms is imminent the loss of life and property due to severe summer storms in Belmont x County GOAL 3: Reduce the OBJECTIVE 3.1: Minimize the impact from severe winter storms throughout effects of severe Belmont County winter storms in Belmont County x
GOAL 4: Minimize OBJECTIVE 4.1: To educate the citizens of Belmont County on methods to the losses of life and reduce the effects of drought property due to OBJECTIVE 4.2: To address the conditions brought about by drought x drought in Belmont conditions in Belmont County
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County
GOAL 5: Minimize OBJECTIVE 5.1: Minimize the effects of landslide activity to life and property the losses of life and to include buildings, infrastructure, critical facilities and critical infrastructure property due to in Belmont County landslide in Belmont x County
GOAL 6: Reduce OBJECTIVE 6.1: Minimize future damages from severe wind or tornadoes damage from severe throughout Belmont County wind and tornadoes in Belmont County x
GOAL 7: Minimize OBJECTIVE 7.1: Minimize the effects of temperature extremes to life, public the losses of life and and private property in Belmont County property due to temperature extremes in Belmont x County
GOAL 8: Minimize OBJECTIVE 8.1: Reduce the probability of significant flood damage as a result the losses of life and of dam failure property due to dam failure in Belmont x County
Goal 9: Lessen the OBJECTIVE 9.1: Minimize the effects of mine subsidence to life and property effects of mine to include buildings, infrastructure, critical facilities and critical infrastructure subsidence in in Belmont County x Belmont County
2013-2018 BELMONT COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
GOAL 1: Reduce the loss of life and impact to property as a result of flooding in Belmont County OBJECTIVE 1.1: Increase coordination among pertinent individuals/groups to mitigate flood hazards OBJECTIVE 1.2: Increase public safety and response efforts during a flooding event OBJECTIVE 1.3: Reduce flood damage by undertaking structural projects to lessen obstructions to the flow of water OBJECTIVE 1.4: Develop, implement, or strengthen regulatory requirements to lessen flood damage OBJECTIVE 1.5: Preserve the natural course of waterways
GOAL 2: Minimize the loss of life and property due to severe summer storms in Belmont County OBJECTIVE 2.1: Increase public awareness that a thunderstorms is imminent
GOAL 3: Reduce the effects of severe winter storms in Belmont County
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OBJECTIVE 3.1: Minimize the impact from severe winter storms throughout Belmont County
GOAL 4: Minimize the losses of life and property due to drought in Belmont County OBJECTIVE 4.1: To educate the citizens of Belmont County on methods to reduce the effects of drought OBJECTIVE 4.2: To address the conditions brought about by drought conditions in Belmont County
GOAL 5: Minimize the losses of life and property due to landslide in Belmont County OBJECTIVE 5.1: Minimize the effects of landslide activity to life and property to include buildings, infrastructure, critical facilities and critical infrastructure in Belmont County
GOAL 6: Reduce damage from severe wind and tornadoes in Belmont County OBJECTIVE 6.1: Minimize future damages from severe wind or tornadoes throughout Belmont County
GOAL 7: Minimize the losses of life and property due to temperature extremes in Belmont County OBJECTIVE 7.1: Minimize the effects of temperature extremes to life, public and private property in Belmont County
GOAL 8: Minimize the losses of life and property due to dam failure in Belmont County OBJECTIVE 8.1: Reduce the probability of significant flood damage as a result of dam failure
GOAL 9: Lessen the effects of mine subsidence in Belmont County OBJECTIVE 9.1: Minimize the effects of mine subsidence to life and property to include buildings, infrastructure, critical facilities and critical infrastructure in Belmont County
COMMUNITY VALUES, HISTORIC AND SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS______
Historic resources include landmark buildings, historic structures and sites, commercial and residential districts, historic rural resources, archaeological and cultural sites, and the historic environment in which they exist. Historic Resources serve as visual reminders of a community's past, providing a link to its cultural heritage and a better understanding of the people and events that shaped the patterns of its development. Preservation of these important resources makes it possible for them to continue to play an integral, vital role in the community.
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Currently the County has twenty-four properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places and one historic landmark; B & O Railroad Viaduct (Bellaire), Barnesville Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Depot (Barnesville), Barnesville Historic District (Barnesville), Barnesville Petroglyph (Barnesville vicinity), Belleview Heights (Bellaire), Belmont Historic District (Belmont), Blaine Hill “S” Bridge (Blane, Pease Township), Brick Tavern House (St. Clairsville vicinity), Brokaw Site (St. Clairsville vicinity), Concord Hicksite Friends Meeting House (Colerain Township), Finney-Darrah House (Martin’s Ferry), Frasier, Thomas T. and Wesley B. House (Brookside), Friends Boarding School and Ohio Yearly Meetinghouse Historic District (Barnesville vicinity), Great Western Schoolhouse (St. Clairsville vicinity), Imperial Glass Company (Bellaire), James Kinney Farmstead (Belmont vicinity), Joseph Kirkwood House (Bridgeport), Morristown Historic District (Morristown), Opatrny Village Site (St. Clairsville vicinity), Rock Hill Presbyterian Church (Bellaire vicinity), Dr. Lindley Schooley House and Office (Belmont), St. Clairsville Historic District (St. Clairsville), Tower Site (Barnesville vicinity), Zweig Building (Bellaire).
Depending on the number of historic resources within a community, it can be unrealistic to assume that all of the necessary mitigation activities can be done at once to protect these resources. The work must be done in a manner that retains the character-defining features of a historic property, and can be costly. Therefore, it makes sense to set priorities in terms of which resources and mitigation projects should be the point of focus. Belmont County recognizes that the preservation and maintenance of archaeological sites and historic structures contribute to the cultural heritage of the county and are in the long-term best interest of the county.
FLOOD MITIGATION STRATEGY______
COMMUNITY MITIGATION GOALS
GOAL 1: Reduce the loss of life and impact to property as a result of flooding in Belmont County
IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS OF RANGE OF MITIGATION OPTIONS
The Belmont County Mitigation Planning Committee considered a range of mitigation options for the Flood Mitigation Strategy. See the six categories of mitigation measures that Belmont County considered in the introduction of this section.
With sufficient warning of a flood, a community and its residents can take protective measures such as moving personal property, cars, and people out of harm’s way. New radar technologies, improved river forecast models, computer visualization, automated data transmission, and improved data collection techniques hold significant promise for improving the timeliness and accuracy of flood forecasts and warnings.
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A comprehensive education and outreach program is critical to the success of early warning systems so that the general public, operators of critical facilities, and emergency response personnel will know what actions to take when warning is disseminated.
EXISTING POLICIES, REGULATIONS, ORDINANCES, AND LAND USE
Floodplain management ordinances are intended to addresses methods and practices to minimize flood damage to new and substantial home improvement projects as well as address zoning and subdivision ordinances and state regulations. With that said, Belmont County joined the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) on September 30, 1987 and continues to participate and support floodplain management. Floodplain management is required under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 and the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973.
In the majority of the County, riverine floodplains tend to be narrow and slow moving. During heavy precipitation events, flash flooding is a constant concern for residents and local officials. The upland soils are generally well drained. The bottomlands along floodplains may be usable to some extent for non-intensive uses such as agriculture, recreation, etc.
NEW BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
The greatest protection is afforded by quality construction and compliance with local ordinances which exceed NFIP requirements. Code adoption by local jurisdictions, compliance by builders, and local government inspection of new homes can reduce the risk of flooding. Belmont County will continue to support monitoring, analysis, modeling, and the development of decision-support systems and geographic information applications for floodplain activities.
EXISTING BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
In addition to land-use planning, zoning, and codes applicable to new development, flood mitigation measures include structural and non-structural measures to address susceptibility of existing structures. Flood mitigation measures such as acquisition, relocation, elevation-in-place, wet/dry floodproofing, and enhanced storm drainage systems all have the potential to effectively reduce the impact of flood in Belmont County.
MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
GOAL 1: Reduce the loss of life and impact to property as a result of flooding in Belmont County
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OBJECTIVE 1.1: Minimize the impact of flooding to life and property to include buildings, infrastructure, and critical infrastructure
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.1; Mitigation Action 1.1.1 ENSURE THAT NFIP REQUIREMENTS ARE BEING MET CONCERNING REPAIRS, RENOVATIONS, AND REMODELING OF STRUCTURES LOCATED IN THE REGULATORY FLOODPLAIN BELMONT COUNTY FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT, ALL RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT JURISDICTIONS PARTICIPATING IN THE NFIP ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL GENERAL FUNDS BELMONT COUNTY, VILLAGE OF BELLAIRE, VILLAGE OF BETHESDA, VILLAGE OF BRIDGEPORT, VILLAGE OF BROOKSIDE, VILLAGE OF HALLOWAY, CITY OF MARTIN’S FERRY, VILLAGE OF POWHATAN POINT, VILLAGE OF SHADYSIDE, CITY OF ST. CLAIRSVILLE, VILLAGE JURISDICTION OF YORKVILLE TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 16/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW CONTINUED COMPLIANCE WITH NFIP YES
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.1; Mitigation Action 1.1.2 UPDATE EXISTING FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION AND ORDINANCES (AS IT RELATES TO 44 CFR 60.3) RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL GENERAL FUNDS BELMONT COUNTY, VILLAGE OF BELLAIRE, VILLAGE OF BETHESDA, VILLAGE OF BRIDGEPORT, VILLAGE OF BROOKSIDE, VILLAGE OF HALLOWAY, CITY OF MARTIN’S FERRY, VILLAGE OF POWHATAN POINT, VILLAGE OF SHADYSIDE, CITY OF ST. CLAIRSVILLE, VILLAGE JURISDICTION OF YORKVILLE TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2017 STAPLEE PRIORITY 16/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW CONTINUED COMPLIANCE WITH NFIP YES
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.1; Mitigation Action 1.1.3 ACQUIRE STRUCTURES IN IDENTIFIED REPETITIVE LOSS AREAS THROUGHOUT BELMONT COUNTY RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ANTICIPATED COST TBD BY SCOPE EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES FEMA HMA GRANTS, COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2016 STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW CONTINUED COMPLIANCE WITH NFIP YES
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.1; Mitigation Action 1.1.4 ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY WITHIN BELMONT COUNTY THAT IS REPITITIVELY DAMAGED BY FLASH FLOODING
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RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ANTICIPATED COST TBD BY SCOPE EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES FEMA HMA GRANTS, COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2016 STAPLEE PRIORITY 19/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW CONTINUED COMPLIANCE WITH NFIP YES
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.1; Mitigation Action 1.1.5 COORDINATE WITH THE USACOE TO FACILITATE THE RELEASE OF RAIN GAUGE INFORMATION AND OTHER DATA PERTINENT TO FLOODING TO LOCAL OFFICIALS RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2017 STAPLEE PRIORITY 19/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.1; Mitigation Action 1.1.6 DEVELOP INUNDATION STUDIES OF FLOOD-PRONE AREAS TO SUPPLEMENT THIS MITIGATION PLAN BELMONT COUNTY EMA, BELMONT COUNTY FLOODPLAIN RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATOR, BELMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ANTICIPATED COST TBD BY SCOPE EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND, HMA FUNDS BELMONT COUNTY, VILLAGE OF BELLAIRE, VILLAGE OF BETHESDA, VILLAGE OF BRIDGEPORT, VILLAGE OF BROOKSIDE, VILLAGE OF HALLOWAY, CITY OF MARTIN’S FERRY, VILLAGE OF POWHATAN POINT, VILLAGE OF SHADYSIDE, CITY OF ST. CLAIRSVILLE, VILLAGE JURISDICTION OF YORKVILLE TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2016 STAPLEE PRIORITY 19/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.1; Mitigation Action 1.1.7 CONTINUE TO COORDINATE WITH THE NWS TO OBTAIN RELEVANT WEATHER FORECAST INFORMATION IN ADVNCE OF THREATENING STORMS. RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA, ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 19/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.1; Mitigation Action 1.1.8 UPDATE FLOOD STUDIES TO PROVIDE MORE ACCURATE INFORMATION IN FUTURE FLOOD EVALUATIONS
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RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2016 STAPLEE PRIORITY 19/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.1; Mitigation Action 1.1.9 COORDINATE WITH THE BELMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE TO MANIPULATE AND ANALYZE DATA FROM THE USACOE TO DETERMINE FLOOD TRENDS IN THE COUNTY AND ESTIMATE WATER LEVELS RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2016 STAPLEE PRIORITY 19/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
OBJECTIVE 1.2: Increase public safety and response efforts during a flooding event
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.2; Mitigation Action 1.2.1 INSTALLATION OF CREEK AND RIVER GAUGES ON CAPTINA CREEK AND THE OHIO RIVER RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA & THE VILLAGE OF POWHATAN POINT ANTICIPATED COST $250,000 EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES FEMA HMA PROGRAMS JURISDICTION THE VILLAGE OF POWHATAN POINT TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2015 STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.2; Mitigation Action 1.2.2 INSTALL GENERATORS AT EMERGENCY SHELTERS RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT VILLAGE OF SHADYSIDE ANTICIPATED COST $500,000 EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES FEMA GRANTS, LOCAL FUNDS JURISDICTION VILLAGE OF SHADYSIDE TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2016 STAPLEE PRIORITY 18/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.2; Mitigation Action 1.2.3 IDENTIFY STRUCTURE INVENTORY FOR PROPERTIES AT-RISK TO FLOOD (SPECIFICALLY PROPERTIES LOCATED IN
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THE SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA/1% ANNUAL CHANCE AREA) BELMONT COUNTY GIS, BELMONT COUNTY FLOODPLAIN RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND, MUNICIPAL FUNDS BELMONT COUNTY, VILLAGE OF BELLAIRE, VILLAGE OF BETHESDA, VILLAGE OF BRIDGEPORT, VILLAGE OF BROOKSIDE, VILLAGE OF HALLOWAY, CITY OF MARTIN’S FERRY, VILLAGE OF POWHATAN POINT, VILLAGE OF SHADYSIDE, CITY OF ST. CLAIRSVILLE, VILLAGE JURISDICTION OF YORKVILLE TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 15/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.2; Mitigation Action 1.2.4 IMPROVE FLOOD WARNING SYSTEM, ESPECIALLY NEAR KINGS RUN RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA, BELMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ANTICIPATED COST TBD BY SCOPE/SIZE EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND, MUNICIPAL FUNDS, HMA FUNDS BELMONT COUNTY, VILLAGE OF BELLAIRE, VILLAGE OF BETHESDA, VILLAGE OF BRIDGEPORT, VILLAGE OF BROOKSIDE, VILLAGE OF HALLOWAY, CITY OF MARTIN’S FERRY, VILLAGE OF POWHATAN POINT, VILLAGE OF SHADYSIDE, CITY OF ST. CLAIRSVILLE, VILLAGE JURISDICTION OF YORKVILLE TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.2; Mitigation Action 1.2.5 DEVELOP A BELMONT COUNTY EVACUATION PLAN AND PROCEDURES FOR ROAD CLOSURES RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA, BELMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 16/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.2; Mitigation Action 1.2.6 PLACE DEPTH MARKERS ON FREQUENTLY FLOODED ROADS TO ADVISE TRAVELERS OF FLOODING DEPTH BELMONT COUNTY EMA, BELMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY ENGINEER ANTICIPATED COST TBD BY SIZE/SCOPE EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY
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TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.2; Mitigation Action 1.2.7 COORDINATE WITH FEMA, BELMONT COUNTY EMA, AND OTHER PERTINENT AGENCIES TO PROVIDE FLOODWATER RESCUE TRAINING TO COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE PROVIDERS RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA ANTICIPATED COST TBD BY SIZE/SCOPE EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND, PDM FUNDS BELMONT COUNTY, VILLAGE OF BELLAIRE, VILLAGE OF BETHESDA, VILLAGE OF BRIDGEPORT, VILLAGE OF BROOKSIDE, VILLAGE OF HALLOWAY, CITY OF MARTIN’S FERRY, VILLAGE OF POWHATAN POINT, VILLAGE OF SHADYSIDE, CITY OF ST. CLAIRSVILLE, VILLAGE JURISDICTION OF YORKVILLE TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.2; Mitigation Action 1.2.8 CONSIDER MOVING THE AIR INTAKE VALVES ON APPARATUS AT COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENTS, AS WELL AS ON OTHER RESCUE VEHICLES, SO THAT THEY MIGHT BE USED IN FLOODWATERS. BELMONT COUNTY EMA, BELMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT JURISDICTIONAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS ANTICIPATED COST TBD BY SIZE/SCOPE EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND BELMONT COUNTY, VILLAGE OF BELLAIRE, VILLAGE OF BETHESDA, VILLAGE OF BRIDGEPORT, VILLAGE OF BROOKSIDE, VILLAGE OF HALLOWAY, CITY OF MARTIN’S FERRY, VILLAGE OF POWHATAN POINT, VILLAGE OF SHADYSIDE, CITY OF ST. CLAIRSVILLE, VILLAGE JURISDICTION OF YORKVILLE TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
OBJECTIVE 1.3: Reduce flood damage by undertaking structural projects to lessen obstructions to the flow of water
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.3; Mitigation Action 1.3.1 REPAIR AND CLEAR CLOGGED STORM WATER CULVERT PIPE RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT PEASE TOWNSHIP ANTICIPATED COST UNKNOWN EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES TOWNSHIP FUNDING JURISDICTION PEASE TOWNSHIP TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 01/01/2015 STAPLEE PRIORITY 12/23
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STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.3; Mitigation Action 1.3.2 EXAMINE POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS TO STORM WATER SYSTEM – TO INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF CULVERTS, STORM SEWERS AND CATCH BASINS RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT VILLAGE OF BRIDGEPORT STREET DEPARTMENT ANTICIPATED COST UNKNOWN EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES VILLAGE BUDGET, CDBG, EPA, FEMA GRANTS JURISDICTION VILLAGE OF BRIDGEPORT TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2015 STAPLEE PRIORITY 15/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.3; Mitigation Action 1.3.3 IMPROVE STORM WATER DRAINAGE SYSTEM RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT VILLAGE OF BELMONT ANTICIPATED COST TBD EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES VILLAGE FUNDS, FEDERAL GRANTS JURISDICTION VILLAGE OF BELMONT TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2016 STAPLEE PRIORITY 15/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.3; Mitigation Action 1.3.4 REPLACE CULVERTS TO REDUCE FLOODING AND DAMAGE TO ROADS RESULTING FROM HIGH WATERS RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT WAYNE TOWNSHIP ANTICIPATED COST $8,000 - $15,000 EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES TOWNSHIP ROAD & BRIDGE BUDGET JURISDICTION WAYNE TOWNSHIP TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2014 STAPLEE PRIORITY 15/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.3; Mitigation Action 1.3.5 PLAN AND DEVELOP A STORM SEWER CONTROL SYSTEM RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT VILLAGE OF POWHATAN POINT STREET DEPARTMENT ANTICIPATED COST $10 MILLION EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES FEDERAL GRANTS AND A PERMISSIVE TAX JURISDICTION VILLAGE OF POWHATAN POINT TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 16/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
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GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.3; Mitigation Action 1.3.6 CONSTRUCT DRY DAMS ON LITTLE MCMAHONS CREEK FEEDER STREAMS RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY/PULTNEY TOWNSHIP/RICHLAND TOWNSHIP ANTICIPATED COST $2,000,000 FEMA GRANTS, FEDERAL CRITICAL IMPROVEMENT GRANTS, EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES STIMULUS FUNDING, STATE OF OHIO FUNDS JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 15/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.3; Mitigation Action 1.3.7 SPOT DREDGING ON ALL CREEKS TO REMOVE SEDIMENT BUILDUP AND STRENGTHEN CREEK BANKS IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY ANTICIPATED COST $2,000,000 EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES FEMA GRANTS, STATE AND LOCAL FUNDS JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 16/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.3; Mitigation Action 1.3.8 REMOVE DEBRIS FROM PIPE CREEK RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT MEAD TOWNSHIP ANTICIPATED COST $1,000,000 EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES FEMA GRANTS, COUNTY AND LOCAL FUNDS JURISDICTION MEAD TOWNSHIP TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 14/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.3; Mitigation Action 1.3.9 REMOVE DEBRIS FROM WEGEE CREEK RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT MEAD TOWNSHIP ANTICIPATED COST $500,000 EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES FEMA GRANTS, COUNTY AND LOCAL FUNDS JURISDICTION MEAD TOWNSHIP TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 15/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.3; Mitigation Action 1.3.10 INSTALL NEW STORM SEWERS TO ADDRESS STREET FLOODING
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RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT VILLAGE OF SHADYSIDE STREET DEPARTMENT ANTICIPATED COST $15,000,000 EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES FEMA GRANTS, LOCAL FUNDS JURISDICTION VILLAGE OF SHADYSIDE TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 16/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.3; Mitigation Action 1.3.11 PLAN AND DEVELOP A STORM SEWER SYSTEM TO IMPROVE DRAINAGE RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT VILLAGE OF MORRISTOWN ANTICIPATED COST $750,000 EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES CDBG, FEMA GRANTS JURISDICTION VILLAGE OF MORRISTOWN TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 16/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.3; Mitigation Action 1.3.12 CONSIDER INSTALLING, RE-ROUTING, OR INCREASING THE CAPACITY OF EXISTING STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEMS THAT MAY INVOLVE DETENTION AND RETENTION PONDS BELMONT COUNTY EMA, BELMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY ENGINEER ANTICIPATED COST $750,000 EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES CDBG, FEMA GRANTS JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 16/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.3; Mitigation Action 1.3.13 ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF INSTALLING A STABILIZATION POND TO REDUCE THE SPEED OF WATER RUNOFF BEHIND THE OHIO VALLEY MALL IN ST. CLAIRSVILLE RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA, CITY OF ST. CLAIRSVILLE ANTICIPATED COST $1,000,000 EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES FEMA MITIGATION GRANTS JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY, CITY OF ST. CLAIRSVILLE TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.3; Mitigation Action 1.3.14 IDENTIFY AND CONSIDER UNDERTAKING STRUCTURAL PROJECTS TO ADDRESS THE AMOUNT OF WATER RUNOFF ON KINGS RUN RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA ANTICIPATED COST TBD BY SIZE/SCOPE
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EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES FEMA MITIGATION GRANTS JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 16/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.3; Mitigation Action 1.3.15 INSTALL STREAM GAUGES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY TO CONTINUALLY MONITOR AND STUDY WATER LEVELS RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA, BELMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ANTICIPATED COST TBD BY SIZE/SCOPE EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES FEMA MITIGATION GRANTS, COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
OBJECTIVE 1.4: Develop, implement, or strengthen regulatory requirements to lessen flood damage
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.4; Mitigation Action 1.4.1 ESTABLISH COUNTYWIDE ZONING THAT INCORPORATES FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMITTING RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/13 – 07/01/17 STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW CONTINUED COMPLIANCE WITH NFIP YES
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.4; Mitigation Action 1.4.2 NOTIFY OWNERS IN WRITING OF FLOOD PRONE PROPERTIES AND RECOMMEND THE NEED FOR FLOOD INSURANCE BELMONT COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING / FLOODPLAIN RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/13 – 07/01/17 STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW CONTINUED COMPLIANCE WITH NFIP YES
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.4; Mitigation Action 1.4.3 ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM (CRS) TO REDUCE FLOOD INSURANCE
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RATES BELMONT COUNTY FLOODPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR, BELMONT RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT COUNTY EMA, BELMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND BELMONT COUNTY, VILLAGE OF BELLAIRE, VILLAGE OF BETHESDA, VILLAGE OF BRIDGEPORT, VILLAGE OF BROOKSIDE, VILLAGE OF HALLOWAY, CITY OF MARTIN’S FERRY, VILLAGE OF POWHATAN POINT, VILLAGE OF SHADYSIDE, CITY OF ST. CLAIRSVILLE, VILLAGE JURISDICTION OF YORKVILLE TIMEFRAME 07/01/13 – 07/01/18 STAPLEE PRIORITY 18/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED CONTINUED COMPLIANCE WITH NFIP YES
OBJECTIVE 1.5: Preserve the natural course of waterways
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.5; Mitigation Action 1.5.1 DEVELOP AND HOLD LAND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS TO PROTECT RIPRARIAN VEGETATION IN FLOODPLAIN ZONES RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ANTICIPATED COST TBD BY SCOPE/SIZE EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES CLEAN OHIO GRANT, COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION LAND CONSERVANCY ORGANIZATIONS TIMEFRAME 07/01/13 – 07/01/18 STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.5; Mitigation Action 1.5.2 PROTECT AND PRESERVE WETLANDS NEAR STREAMS AND RIPRARIAN ZONES TO MITIGATE FLASH FLOODS AND PREVENT DAMAGE DOWNSTREAM RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT SWCD, LOCAL LAND CONSERVANCY ORGANIZATIONS ANTICIPATED COST TBD BY SCOPE/SIZE EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES EPA GRANT RPOGRAMS, CLEAN OHIO GRANT JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/13 – 07/01/18 STAPLEE PRIORITY 18/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.5; Mitigation Action 1.5.3 THE CREATION/IMPROVEMENT OF IMPAIRED OR DAMAGED WETLANDS RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT SWCD, LOCAL LAND CONSERVNACY ORGANIZATIONS ANTICIPATED COST TBD BY SCOPE/SIZE EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES EPA GRANT RPOGRAMS, CLEAN OHIO GRANT JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/13 – 07/01/18
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STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.5; Mitigation Action 1.5.4 CLEAN/DRAG CREEKS AND STREAMS, CLEARING LOG JAMS, TREES AND SHRUBS, AND SEDIMENT BARS RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY ENGINEER ANTICIPATED COST TBD BY SCOPE/SIZE EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES USACOE, COUNTY GENERAL FUNDS, FEMA MITIGATION GRANTS JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/13 – 07/01/18 STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.5; Mitigation Action 1.5.5 DEVELOP A MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL COMMITTEE TO MANAGE CURRENT AND OVERSEE FUTURE STREAM CLEANING PROJECTS, AS WELL AS IDENTIFY THE AREAS THAT NEED CLEANED BELMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, BELMONT COUNTY FLOODPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR, BELMONT COUNTY ENGINEER, RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND, JURISDICTIONAL FUNDS BELMONT COUNTY, VILLAGE OF BELLAIRE, VILLAGE OF BETHESDA, VILLAGE OF BRIDGEPORT, VILLAGE OF BROOKSIDE, VILLAGE OF HALLOWAY, CITY OF MARTIN’S FERRY, VILLAGE OF POWHATAN POINT, VILLAGE OF SHADYSIDE, CITY OF ST. CLAIRSVILLE, VILLAGE JURISDICTION OF YORKVILLE TIMEFRAME 07/01/13 – 07/01/18 STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
GOAL 1; OBJECTIVE 1.5; Mitigation Action 1.5.6 ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF USING THE DEBRIS CLEANED FROMS TREAMS TO BUILD EARTHEN FLOODWALLS ALONG THE STREAM BANKS RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY ENGINEER ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/13 – 07/01/18 STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
COMPLETED, DEFERRED, DELETED OR NEW ACTION STEPS FROM THE 2005 PLAN
Table 3-3: Updated Actions for Belmont County – Goal 1, Objective 1.1 (Flood)
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2007 ACTION 2013 UPDATE ACTION STATUS NOTES N/A Ensure that NFIP New requirements are being met concerning repairs, renovations, and remodeling of structures located in the regulatory floodplain. N/A Update existing flood New damage prevention and ordinances. N/A Acquire structures in New identified repetitive loss areas throughout Belmont County. N/A Acquisition of property New within Belmont County that is repetitively damaged by flash flooding Work with FEMA to Completed review and update floodplain maps on a regular basis. Coordinate with the Deferred USACOE to facilitate the release of rain gage Information and other data pertinent to flooding to local officials. Develop specific flood Develop inundation studies Deferred mitigation plan(s) to of flood-prone areas to accompany this supplement this mitigation mitigation plan for plan. flood-prone areas. Coordinate with the Continue to coordinate Deferred National Weather with the NWS to obtain Service to develop a relevant weather forecast better system of information in advance of reporting weather threatening storms. forecast information to county officials. Update flood studies to Deferred provide more accurate information in future flood evaluations. Coordinate with the Coordinate with the Deferred Belmont Technical Belmont Technical College College to manipulate to manipulate and analyze data from the USACOE data from the USACOE to to determine flood determine flood trends in trends in the county the county and estimate
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Table 3-4: Updated Actions for Belmont County – Goal 1, Objective 1.2 (Flood) 2005 ACTION 2013 UPDATE ACTION STATUS NOTES N/A Installation of creek and New river gauges on Captina Creek and the Ohio River N/A Install generators at New emergency shelters N/A Identify structure New inventory for properties at- risk to flood (specifically properties located in the Special Flood Hazard Area/1% Annual Chance Area) Develop a better Improve flood warning Deferred system to warn system, especially near residents before a flash Kings Run. flooding event, especially near Kings Run. Coordinate with county Develop a Belmont County Deferred officials, county Evacuation Plan and emergency services procedures for road providers, and other closures. local officials to develop a county evacuation plan and a procedure for road closings. Place depth markers on Deferred frequently flooded roads to advise travelers of flooding depth. Coordinate with FEMA, Deferred the Belmont County EMA, and other pertinent agencies to provide floodwater rescue training to county emergency service providers. Consider moving the air Consider moving the air Deferred intake valves on intake valves on apparatus apparatus at county fire at county fire departments, departments, as well as as well as on other rescue on other rescue vehicles, so that they might
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Table 3-5: Updated Actions for Belmont County – Goal 1, Objective 1.3 (Flood) 2005 ACTION 2013 UPDATE ACTION STATUS NOTES N/A Repair and clear clogged New storm water culvert pipe. N/A Examine possible New improvements to storm water system – to include replacement of culverts, storm sewers and catch basins. N/A Improve storm water New drainage system. N/A Replace culverts to reduce New flooding and damage to roads resulting from high waters. N/A Plan and develop a storm New sewer control system. N/A Construct dry dams on New Little McMahons Creek feeder streams. N/A Spot dredging on all creeks New to remove sediment buildup and strengthen creek banks in unincorporated areas. N/A Remove debris from Pipe New Creek N/A Remove debris from Wegee Creek. N/A Install new storm sewers to New address street flooding. N/A Plan and develop a storm New sewer system to improve drainage. Consider installing, re- Deferred routing, or increasing the capacity of existing storm drainage systems
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Table 3-6: Updated Actions for Belmont County – Goal 1, Objective 1.4 (Flood) 2005 ACTION 2013 UPDATE ACTION STATUS NOTES Implement and/or Establish countywide Deferred enforce building and zoning that incorporates development floodplain development ordinances governing permitting such activities in a floodplain. N/A Notify owners in writing of New flood prone properties and recommend the need for flood insurance Participate in the Encourage participation in Deferred Community Rating the Community Rating System (CRS), and join System (CRS) to reduce the National Flood flood insurance rates Insurance Program (NFIP) to reduce flood insurance rates. Conduct acquisition Deleted Repetitive and/or relocation projects in frequently flooded portions of the county.
Table 3-7: Updated Actions for Belmont County – Goal 1, Objective 1.5 (Flood) 2005 ACTION 2013 UPDATE ACTION STATUS NOTES N/A Develop and hold land New conservation easements to protect riprarian
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vegetation in floodplain zones N/A Protect and preserve New wetlands near streams and riprarian zones to mitigate flash floods and prevent damage downstream N/A The creation/improvement New of impaired or damaged wetlands Clean/drag creeks and Deferred streams, clearing log jams, trees and shrubs, and sediment bars Develop a multi- Deferred jurisdictional committee to manage current and oversee future stream cleaning projects, as well as identify the areas that need cleaned. Assess the feasibility of Deferred using the debris cleaned from steams to build earthen floodwalls along the stream’s banks.
SEVERE SUMMER STORMS MITIGATION STRATEGY _ _
COMMUNITY MITIGATION GOALS
GOAL 2: Minimize the effects of severe summer storms in Belmont County
IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS OF RANGE OF MITIGATION OPTIONS
The Belmont County Mitigation Planning Committee considered a range of mitigation options for the Severe Weather Mitigation Strategy. See the six categories of mitigation measures that Belmont County considered in the introduction of this section.
EXISTING POLICIES, REGULATIONS, ORDINANCES, AND LAND USE
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Mitigation of building damage has been most successful where strict building codes for high-wind influence areas and designated special flood hazard areas have been adopted and enforced by local governments. County and municipal construction and zoning ordinances are applicable within their respective jurisdictions.
NEW BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Mitigation opportunities for severe winds are similar to mitigation measures for other wind hazards (such as severe thunderstorms and lightning). Attention to the type of structure used in tornado-prone areas may yield benefits, particularly by avoiding highly susceptible manufactured or mobile homes. The greatest protection is afforded by quality construction and reinforcement of walls, floors, and ceilings. Proper anchoring of walls to foundations and roofs to walls is essential for a building to withstand certain wind speeds. Code adoption by local jurisdictions, compliance by builders, and local government inspection of new homes could reduce the risk of destruction in high wind-prone areas.
EXISTING BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Existing manufactured or mobile homes are most exposed to damage from severe thunderstorms. Even if anchored, mobile homes do not withstand high wind speeds as well as some permanent, site-built structures. Existing structures can be retrofitted to withstand higher winds and safe rooms may be constructed in existing buildings or as standalone facilities. Safe room construction includes very specific design and engineering standards set forth by FEMA for structures to withstand tornado force winds. Retrofitting existing structures to meet safe room criteria involves making improvements to walls, roofs, window, doors, among other structural elements of the building.
MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
GOAL 2: Minimize the effects of severe summer storms in Belmont County OBJECTIVE 2.1: Minimize the impact from severe winter storms throughout Belmont County
GOAL 2; OBJECTIVE 2.1; Mitigation Action 2.1.1 INSTALL UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLIES ON CRITICAL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT IN COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL FACILITIES RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND, FEMA HMA FUNDS BELMONT COUNTY, VILLAGE OF BELLAIRE, VILLAGE OF BETHESDA, VILLAGE OF BRIDGEPORT, VILLAGE OF BROOKSIDE, VILLAGE OF HALLOWAY, CITY OF MARTIN’S FERRY, VILLAGE OF POWHATAN POINT, VILLAGE OF SHADYSIDE, CITY OF ST. CLAIRSVILLE, VILLAGE JURISDICTION OF YORKVILLE TIMEFRAME 07/01/13 – 07/01/18 STAPLEE PRIORITY 13/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
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GOAL 2; OBJECTIVE 2.1; Mitigation Action 2.1.2 EQUIP ALL COUNTY AND PUBLIC GATHERING PLACES WITH LIGHTNING DETECTORS RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA ANTICIPATED COST $500-$1000 FOR EACH PARK EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND, FEMA HMA GRANTS BELMONT COUNTY, VILLAGE OF BELLAIRE, VILLAGE OF BETHESDA, VILLAGE OF BRIDGEPORT, VILLAGE OF BROOKSIDE, VILLAGE OF HALLOWAY, CITY OF MARTIN’S FERRY, VILLAGE OF POWHATAN POINT, VILLAGE OF SHADYSIDE, CITY OF ST. CLAIRSVILLE, VILLAGE JURISDICTION OF YORKVILLE TIMEFRAME 07/01/13 – 07/01/18 STAPLEE PRIORITY 13/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 2; OBJECTIVE 2.1; Mitigation Action 2.1.3 INSTALL SURGE PROTECTORS ON ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT IN COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL FACILITIES RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA ANTICIPATED COST $300-$1000 FOR EACH BUILDING EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND, FEMA HMA GRANTS BELMONT COUNTY, VILLAGE OF BELLAIRE, VILLAGE OF BETHESDA, VILLAGE OF BRIDGEPORT, VILLAGE OF BROOKSIDE, VILLAGE OF HALLOWAY, CITY OF MARTIN’S FERRY, VILLAGE OF POWHATAN POINT, VILLAGE OF SHADYSIDE, CITY OF ST. CLAIRSVILLE, VILLAGE JURISDICTION OF YORKVILLE TIMEFRAME 07/01/13 – 07/01/18 STAPLEE PRIORITY 13/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 2; OBJECTIVE 2.1; Mitigation Action 2.1.4 PROMOTE THE USE OF SPECIAL ROOFING SHINGLES DESIGNED TO INTERLOCK AND RESIST UPLIFT FORCES FOR BOTH NEW CONSTRUCTION AND RETROFITS RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND BELMONT COUNTY, VILLAGE OF BELLAIRE, VILLAGE OF BETHESDA, VILLAGE OF BRIDGEPORT, VILLAGE OF BROOKSIDE, VILLAGE OF HALLOWAY, CITY OF MARTIN’S FERRY, VILLAGE OF POWHATAN POINT, VILLAGE OF SHADYSIDE, CITY OF ST. CLAIRSVILLE, VILLAGE JURISDICTION OF YORKVILLE TIMEFRAME 07/01/13 – 07/01/18 STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 2; OBJECTIVE 2.1; Mitigation Action 2.1.5 DEVELOP A PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN DESIGNED TO PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL PREPAREDNESS USING A PUBLIC EDUCATION AND AWARENESS PROGRAM
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RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND BELMONT COUNTY, VILLAGE OF BELLAIRE, VILLAGE OF BETHESDA, VILLAGE OF BRIDGEPORT, VILLAGE OF BROOKSIDE, VILLAGE OF HALLOWAY, CITY OF MARTIN’S FERRY, VILLAGE OF POWHATAN POINT, VILLAGE OF SHADYSIDE, CITY OF ST. CLAIRSVILLE, VILLAGE JURISDICTION OF YORKVILLE TIMEFRAME 07/01/13 – 07/01/18 STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 2; OBJECTIVE 2.1; Mitigation Action 2.1.6 COORDINATE EFFORTS WITH THE LOCAL MEDIA TO POST ADVANCE WARNINGS OF SEVERE SUMMER STORMS RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/13 – 07/01/18 STAPLEE PRIORITY 16/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
GOAL 2; OBJECTIVE 2.1; Mitigation Action 2.1.7 ENCOURAGE THE USE OF NOAA WEATHER RADIOS SO THAT THE PUBLIC IS MADE AWARE OF RELEVANT WEATHER WARNINGS ISSUED BY THE NWS RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/13 – 07/01/18 STAPLEE PRIORITY 18/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
GOAL 2; OBJECTIVE 2.1; Mitigation Action 2.1.8 COORDINATE WITH THE NWS TO WARN RESIDENTS OF IMPENDING SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/13 – 07/01/18 STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
GOAL 2; OBJECTIVE 2.1; Mitigation Action 2.1.9 DEVELOP PROTOCOL FOR THE USE OF THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM (EAS) TO SEND OUT EMERGENCY INFORMATION TO TARGETED AREAS RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA
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ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/13 – 07/01/18 STAPLEE PRIORITY 19/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
COMPLETED, DEFERRED, DELETED OR NEW ACTION STEPS FROM THE 2007 PLAN
Table 3-8: Updated Actions for Belmont County - Goal 2, Objective 2.1 (Severe Summer Storms) 2007 ACTION 2013 UPDATE ACTION STATUS NOTES N/A Install uninterruptible New power supplies on critical electronic equipment in county and city facilities N/A Equip all county and New public gathering places with lightning detectors Ensure that surge Install surge protectors Deferred protection, such as on electronic equipment surge protectors and in county and city grounding has been facilities installed on all critical electronic equipment owned by the County government. N/A Promote the use of New special roofing shingles designed to interlock and resist uplift forces for both new construction and retrofits N/A Develop a public New awareness campaign designed to promote individual preparedness using a public education and awareness program. Coordinate efforts with Coordinate efforts with Deferred the local media to post the local media to post advance warnings of advance warnings of hailstorms severe summer storms. Encourage the use of Encourage the use of Deferred NOAA weather radios NOAA weather radios so among residents that that the public is made continuously broadcast aware of relevant National Weather weather warnings issued Service (NWS) by the NWS. forecasts and provide direct warnings to the public for natural,
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technological, and man-made-hazards. Coordinate with the NWS to warn residents of impending severe thunderstorms. Encourage the use of Deleted Repetitive NOAA weather radios among residents that continuously broadcast National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts and provide direct warnings to the public for natural, technological, and man-made-hazards. Encourage authorized Develop protocol for the individuals to use the use of the Emergency Emergency Alert Alert System (EAS) to System (EAS) on send out emergency commercial radio, information to targeted television, and cable areas. systems to send out emergency information targeted to specific areas.
SEVERE WINTER STORMS STRATEGY _
COMMUNITY MITIGATION GOALS
GOAL 3: Reduce the effects of severe winter storms in Belmont County
IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS OF RANGE OF MITIGATION OPTIONS
The Belmont County Mitigation Planning Committee considered a range of mitigation options for the Seasonal Weather Extremes Mitigation Strategy. See the six categories of mitigation measures that Belmont County considered in the introduction of this section.
EXISTING POLICIES, REGULATIONS, ORDINANCES, AND LAND USE
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Standard building codes have the opportunity to provide Belmont County with reasonable guidance for development throughout unincorporated and incorporated areas. However, contractors and builders should be aware of winter hazards such as extreme cold, high winds, and snow loads that can result from winter weather.
NEW BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
As development grows in the County and its municipalities, it will be a priority to improve the roads, utilities, and stormwater management systems in the area. Any structures and infrastructure built should be considered vulnerable to severe winter weather. New structures and infrastructure built in Belmont County should take into account snow loads when being constructed.
EXISTING BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
The entire inventory in the County is vulnerable to winter storms. Winter storms in Belmont County causes widespread impacts with the greatest threat is to public safety on major roads and highways. Power outages caused by snow, ice, and wind accompanied by cold temperatures creates needs for additional shelter. It is the priority of Belmont County to continue operation of existing buildings and infrastructure, especially critical facilities and services like emergency services and hospitals in times of severe winter weather and winter storms.
MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
GOAL 3: Minimize the effects of severe winter storms in Belmont County OBJECTIVE 3.1: Minimize the impact from severe winter storms throughout Belmont County
GOAL 3; OBJECTIVE 3.1; Mitigation Action 3.1.1 SUPPORT TREE-TRIMMING TO PREVENT LIMB BREAKAGE AND FOR SAFEGUARDING NEARBY UTILITY LINES DURING SEVERE WINTER STORM EVENTS BELMONT COUNTY EMA, BELMONT COUNTY ENGINEER, RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT JURISDICTIONAL ROAD AND BRIDGE CREWS, UTILITIES ANTICIPATED COST $50,000 EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND, ELECTRICAL CO-OPS, MUNICIPAL FUNDS BELMONT COUNTY, VILLAGE OF BELLAIRE, VILLAGE OF BETHESDA, VILLAGE OF BRIDGEPORT, VILLAGE OF BROOKSIDE, VILLAGE OF HALLOWAY, CITY OF MARTIN’S FERRY, VILLAGE OF POWHATAN POINT, VILLAGE OF SHADYSIDE, CITY OF ST. CLAIRSVILLE, VILLAGE JURISDICTION OF YORKVILLE TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 3; OBJECTIVE 3.1; Mitigation Action 3.1.2 PURCHASE THE EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO EFFICIENTLY REMOVE SNOW AND ICE FROM COUNTY ROADS DURING SEVERE WINTER WEATHER
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RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA & BELMONT COUNTY ENGINEER ANTICIPATED COST TBD BY SCOPE OF AFFECTED AREA EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONTCOUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 3; OBJECTIVE 3.1; Mitigation Action 3.1.3 COORDINATE WITH LOCAL CONTRACTORS TO DEVELOP MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS FOR EMERGENCY SNOW REMOVAL RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA, BELMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2013 STAPLEE PRIORITY 12/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 3; OBJECTIVE 3.1; Mitigation Action 3.1.4 COORDINATE WITH THE RED CROSS TO IDENTIFY POSSIBLE SHELTER SITES THAT WOULD BE ABLE TO ADDRESS HAZARDS SPECIFICALLY LINKED TO WINTER WEATHER RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA, BELMONT COUNTY RED CROSS ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2013 STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
COMPLETED, DEFERRED, DELETED OR NEW ACTION STEPS FROM THE 2007 PLAN
Table 3-9: Updated Actions for Belmont County - Goal 6, Objective 3.1 (SEASONAL EXTREMES) 2007 ACTION 2013 UPDATE ACTION STATUS NOTES N/A Support tree trimming to New prevent limb breakage and for safeguarding nearby utility lines during severe events N/A Purchase the equipment New necessary to efficiently remove snow and ice from county roads during severe winter weather Coordinate with local Deferred private contractors to
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develop mutual aid agreements for emergency snow removal. Strategically place or Coordinate with the red identify existing sites cross to identify possible that could be used as shelter sites that would emergency shelters be able to address throughout Belmont hazards specifically linked County that are to winter weather. particularly equipped to handle such conditions as hypothermia and frostbite.
DROUGHT MITIGATION STRATEGY______
COMMUNITY MITIGATION GOALS
GOAL 4: To minimize the losses of life and property due to drought in Belmont County
IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS OF RANGE OF MITIGATION OPTIONS
The Belmont County Mitigation Planning Committee considered a range of mitigation options for the Drought Mitigation Strategy. See the six categories of mitigation measures that Belmont County considered in the introduction of this section.
EXISTING POLICIES, REGULATIONS, ORDINANCES, AND LAND USE
As Belmont County continues to grow, it will consider practical guidelines for determining the impacts of drought such as measuring the economic value of water in alternative uses and objective methods for quantifying non-market impacts of drought on those uses. Belmont County will follow guidance found within the State of Ohio Emergency Operations Plan: Drought Incident Annex which consists of pre-drought mitigation strategies and drought operation and response strategies.
NEW BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
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New water and sewer systems or significant well and septic sites could use up more of the water available, particularly during periods of drought. Public water systems are monitored, but individual wells and septic systems are not as strictly regulated. Therefore, future development could have an impact on the drought vulnerabilities to new buildings and infrastructure.
EXISTING BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Although drought conditions rarely affect existing buildings, infrastructure, and critical infrastructure, the economic livelihood could be negatively impacted due to crop loss, timberland damage, water shortages, and wildfires as a result of drought. Possible losses/impacts to critical facilities include the loss of critical function due to low water supplies.
MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
GOAL 4: Minimize the losses of life and property due to drought in Belmont County OBJECTIVE 4.1: To educate the citizens of Belmont County on methods to reduce the effects of drought
GOAL 4; OBJECTIVE 4.1; Mitigation Action 4.1.1 CONTINUE TO PROMOTE THE PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE WATER SAVING TECHNIQUES (SUCH AS LOW FLOW WATER SAVING SHOWERHEADS AND TOILETS) RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
OBJECTIVE 4.2: To address the conditions brought about by drought conditions in Belmont County
GOAL 4; OBJECTIVE 4.2; Mitigation Action 4.2.1 COORDINATE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS WITH WATER HAULING COMPANIES TO HVE EMERGENCY SUPPLIES OF WATER HAULED INTO BELMONT COUNTY IN THE EVENT OF AN IMPENDING WATER EMERGENCY RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA, BELMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 3 YEARS STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
GOAL 4; OBJECTIVE 4.2; Mitigation Action 4.2.2 ESTABLISH AN ORDINANCE TO PRIORITIZE OR CONTROL WATER USE DURING EMERGENCY DROUGHT CONDITIONS
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RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA, BELMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2015 STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
COMPLETED, DEFERRED, DELETED OR NEW ACTION STEPS FROM THE 2007 PLAN
Table 3-10: Updated Actions for Belmont County - Goal 4, Objective 4.1 (Drought) 2007 ACTION 2013 UPDATE ACTION STATUS NOTES Develop an Continue to promote the Deferred informational brochure public awareness to distribute to local campaign to promote farmers and residents. water saving techniques (such as low flow water saving showerheads and toilets)
Table 3-11: Updated Actions for Belmont County - Goal 4, Objective 4.2 (Drought) 2007 ACTION 2013 UPDATE ACTION STATUS NOTES Coordinate mutual aid Coordinate mutual aid Deferred agreements with water agreements with water hauling companies to hauling companies to have emergency have emergency supplies supplies of water hauled of water hauled into into Belmont County Belmont County in the prior to a water event of an impending shortage. water emergency. Establish an ordinance Deferred to prioritize or control water use during emergency drought conditions.
LANDSLIDE MITIGATION STRATEGY______
COMMUNITY MITIGATION GOALS
GOAL 5: Minimize the losses of life and property due to landslide in Belmont County
IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS OF RANGE OF MITIGATION OPTIONS
The Belmont County Mitigation Planning Committee considered a range of mitigation options for the Landslide Mitigation Strategy. See the six categories of mitigation measures that Belmont County considered in the introduction of this section.
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EXISTING POLICIES, REGULATIONS, ORDINANCES, AND LAND USE
Restricting the use of land and establishing minimum standards for avoiding areas prone to landslide, is one approach that Belmont County is aware of and will continue to remain proactive in future planning endeavors.
NEW BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
As development grows in the County and its municipalities, it will be a priority to cross‐check these at‐risk areas with new development. Further, there is a high potential for soil piping and/or erosion caused by leakage from drainage pipes, culverts, etc. and should also be taken into account for both new and existing infrastructure.
Areas that are generally prone to landslide hazards include previous landslide areas; the bases of steep slopes; the bases of drainage channels; and developed hillsides where leach‐field septic systems are used. Areas that are typically considered safe from landslides include areas that have not moved in the past; relatively flat‐lying areas away from sudden changes in slope; and areas at the top or along ridges, set back from the tops of slopes.
EXISTING BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
It should be considered that minor landslide events are possible for buildings and infrastructure located in localized, steep-slope areas during extremely wet conditions. If an existing building and/or infrastructure are located in a landslide area, mitigation action can and should be taken to avoid further risk and potential losses.
MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
GOAL 5: Minimize the losses of life and property due to landslide in Belmont County OBJECTIVE 5.1: Minimize the effects of landslide activity to life and property to include buildings, infrastructure, critical facilities, and critical infrastructure in Belmont County
GOAL 5; OBJECTIVE 5.1; Mitigation Action 5.1.1 REMOVE SLIP AREA ON CUMBERLAND RUN ROAD (GRADE AND RE-SEED) RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT RICHLAND TOWNSHIP ROAD DEPARTMENT ANTICIPATED COST $300,000 EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES LOCAL FUNDING, FEMA MITIGATION FUNDS JURISDICTION RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 19/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 5; OBJECTIVE 5.1; Mitigation Action 5.1.2
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PLACE CONCRETE BLOCKS TO PROTECT ROADWAY AND PROPERTY ON JUG RUN ROAD RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT RICHLAND TOWNSHIP ROAD DEPARTMENT ANTICIPATED COST $200,000 EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES LOCAL FUNDS, FEMA MITIGATION FUNDS JURISDICTION RICHLAND TOWNSHIP TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 19/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 5; OBJECTIVE 5.1; Mitigation Action 5.1.3 ADDRESS LANDSLIDE ISSUE AROUND VILLAGE OF FLUSHING SEWER PLANT THROUGH STABILIZATION PROJECTS RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT VILLAGE OF FLUSHING SEWER DEPARTMENT ANTICIPATED COST TBD BY SIZE/SCOPE EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES LOCAL FUNDS, CBDG FUNDS, FEMA MITIGATION FUNDS JURISDICTION VILLAGE OF FLUSHING TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 19/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 5; OBJECTIVE 5.1; Mitigation Action 5.1.4 ADDRESS LANDSLIDE ISSUE AFFECTING VILLAGE OF HOLLOWAY WATER TREATMENT PLANT RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT VILLAGE OF HOLLOWAY ANTICIPATED COST TBD BY SIZE/SCOPE LOCAL FUNDS, EPA FUNDS, CBDG FUNDS, FEMA MITIGATION EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES FUNDS JURISDICTION VILLAGE OF HOLLOWAY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 19/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 5; OBJECTIVE 5.1; Mitigation Action 5.1.5 DEVELOP ORDINANCES REQUIRING LOGGING COMPANIES TO CLEAN AND REPLANT AREAS THAT THEY LOG. THE ORDINANCE SHOULD INCLUDE THE AMOUNT OF REPLANTING THAT IS EXPECTED. RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
GOAL 5; OBJECTIVE 5.1; Mitigation Action 5.1.6 CONSIDER CONDUCTING A SOIL STUDY OR SURVEY FOR BELMONT COUNTY
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RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY SWCD ANTICIPATED COST TBD BY SIZE/SCOPE EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 16/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
COMPLETED, DEFERRED, DELETED OR NEW ACTION STEPS FROM THE 2007 PLAN
Table 3-12: Updated Actions for Belmont County – Goal 5, Objective 5.1 (Landslide) 2007 ACTION 2013 UPDATE ACTION STATUS NOTES N/A Remove slip area on New Cumberland Run Road (Grade and Re-seed) N/A Place concrete blocks to New protect roadway and property on Jug Run Road N/A Address landslide issue around New Village of Flushing sewer plant through stabilization projects. N/A Address landslide issue New affecting the Village of Holloway water treatment plant Develop ordinances Deferred requiring logging companies to clean and replant areas that they log. The ordinance should include the amount of replanting that is expected Consider conducting a Deferred soil study or survey for Belmont County.
TORNADO MITIGATION STRATEGY______
COMMUNITY MITIGATION GOALS
GOAL 6: Reduce damage from severe wind and tornadoes in Belmont County
IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS OF RANGE OF MITIGATION OPTIONS
The Belmont County Mitigation Planning Committee considered a range of mitigation options for the Tornado Mitigation Strategy. See the six categories of mitigation measures that Belmont County considered in the introduction of this section.
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EXISTING POLICIES, REGULATIONS, ORDINANCES, AND LAND USE
Mitigation of building damage has been most successful where strict building codes for high-wind influence areas and designated special flood hazard areas have been adopted and enforced by local governments. County and municipal construction and zoning ordinances are applicable within their respective jurisdictions.
NEW BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Mitigation opportunities for tornadoes are similar to mitigation measures for general high wind hazards. Attention to the type of structure used in, for example hurricane-prone areas may yield benefits, particularly by avoiding highly susceptible manufactured or mobile homes.
The greatest protection is afforded by quality construction and reinforcement of walls, floors, and ceilings. Proper anchoring of walls to foundations and roofs to walls is essential for a building to withstand certain wind speeds. Code adoption by local jurisdictions, compliance by builders, and local government inspection of new homes could reduce the risk of destruction in tornado prone areas.
Construction of safe rooms has also shown great success in protecting life and reducing injuries during severe storm events. These are typically areas within an existing structure that are reinforced to serve as temporary shelters during the duration of an event. Walls and other structural components are heavily reinforced with concrete and rebar to provide an area designed to withstand high wind speeds and protect occupants from windborne debris. Safe rooms can be constructed not only in critical facilities such as police stations and hospitals but also in residential and commercial buildings. They can be built into any new structure during the construction phase which often proves to be the most cost beneficial time to do such an activity. Belmont County along with its municipalities will consider incorporating safe room areas into all new construction projects as well as retrofitting existing facilities to include safe room areas. All projects should be designed to meet FEMA 320 standards or beyond.
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EXISTING BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
High wind and tornadoes affect the entire planning area, including all above ground structures and utilities. Due to the erratic movement of tornadoes, destruction is often random. Buildings constructed prior to adoption of buildings codes remain more susceptible to damage. Some retrofit projects, for example, specially designed shutters and windows for public schools and retrofitted saferooms are expected to reduce future damage and reduce loss of life and injury. Modification of existing buildings to incorporate wind-resistant measures may come about slowly as buildings are substantially improved. Post-disaster mitigation efforts include retrofits and the construction of saferooms.
MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
GOAL 6: Reduce damage from severe wind and tornadoes in Belmont County OBJECTIVE 6.1: Minimize future damages from severe wind or tornadoes throughout Belmont County
GOAL 6; OBJECTIVE 6.1; Mitigation Action 6.1.1 DEVELOP AND MANAGE A TORNADO SAFETY PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN IN BELMONT COUNTY RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 6; OBJECTIVE 6.1; Mitigation Action 6.1.2 COORDINATE WITH THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE (NWS) TO WARN RESIDENTS OF IMPENDING SEVERE WINDS AND POSSIBLE TORNADO CONDITIONS RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 / 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
GOAL 6; OBJECTIVE 6.1; Mitigation Action 6.1.3 REDUCE THE RISK OF MOBILE HOME DAMAGE BY PROMOTING THE USE OF TIE-DOWNS WITH GROUND ANCHORS FOR THE APPROPRIATE SOIL TYPES RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 / 07/01/2018
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STAPLEE PRIORITY 19/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
GOAL 6; OBJECTIVE 6.1; Mitigation Action 6.1.4 ASSESS THE NUMBER, LOCATION, STRENGTH, AND ABILITY OF SHELTERS TO HOUSE RESIDENTS AND WITHSTAND HIGH WIND SPEEDS. CONSIDER CONSTRUCTING CONCRETE SAFE ROOMS NEAR MOBILE HOME PARKS, SHOPPING MALLS, AND OTHER VULNERABLE PUBLIC AREAS RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA, BELMONT COUNTY RED CROSS ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 / 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 18/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
COMPLETED, DEFERRED, DELETED OR NEW ACTION STEPS FROM THE 2007 PLAN
Table 3-13: Updated Actions for Belmont County – Goal 6, Objective 6.1 (Tornadoes) 2007 ACTION 2013 UPDATE ACTION STATUS NOTES Develop and manage a New tornado safety public awareness campaign in Belmont County Coordinate with the Deferred National Weather Service (NWS) to warn residents of impending severe winds and possible tornado conditions. Reduce the risk of Reduce the risk of mobile Deferred mobile home damage home damage by promoting by suggesting the use the use of tie-downs with of tie-downs with ground anchors for the ground anchors for the appropriate soil types. appropriate soil types. Assess the number, Deferred location, strength, and ability of shelters to house residents and withstand high wind speeds. Consider constructing concrete safe rooms near mobile home parks, shopping malls, and other vulnerable public areas.
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TEMPERATURE EXTREMES MITIGATION STRATEGY _
COMMUNITY MITIGATION GOALS
GOAL 7: To minimize the losses of life and property due to temperature extremes in Belmont County
IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS OF RANGE OF MITIGATION OPTIONS
The Belmont County Mitigation Planning Committee considered a range of mitigation options for the Temperature Extremes Mitigation Strategy. See the six categories of mitigation measures that Belmont County considered in the introduction of this section.
EXISTING POLICIES, REGULATIONS, ORDINANCES, AND LAND USE
Existing weather policies may be considered as guidance to assist with the management of the work environment and the comfort of staff during varying climate conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) provides alerts when heat indices approach hazardous levels. Upon issuing an extreme heat advisory, the NWS does the following:
• Includes heat index values • Issues special weather statements including who is most at-risk, safety rules for reducing risk, and the extent of the hazard and heat index values • Assist state/local health officials in preparing civil emergency messages for the severe heat wave
When conditions warrant, the NWS issues wind chill products such as wind chill watches, wind chill advisories, and wind chill warnings.
NEW BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Extreme temperatures, both cold and hot, have a significant effect on human health and/or infrastructure. As development continues within Belmont County, builders should recognize that concrete, asphalt, and metal absorb the sun’s heat during the day before radiating it out into the environment at night. These materials trap solar radiation faster than wooded parks and suburban lawns and fields and hence cool more slowly, radiating furnace-like heat. The more urban areas of the county such as the City of St. Clairsville and the City of Martins Ferry, can somewhat
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EXISTING BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
A large portion of Belmont County’s utility infrastructure is susceptible to cracks and breaks from extreme temperatures. During the winter periods, frozen pipes are a routine occurrence. This can create service interruptions in water, drainage, and gas supply. To limit these effects, utility providers monitor conditions, perform routine maintenance, and address problems as they arise. Although buildings throughout Belmont County and its municipalities are not generally susceptible to temperature extremes, some provisions can be placed in building codes that aim to reduce the effects of extreme heat or cold.
MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
GOAL 7: To minimize the losses of life and property due to temperature extremes in Belmont County OBJECTIVE 7.1: Minimize the effects of temperature extremes to life, public and private property in Belmont County
GOAL 7; OBJECTIVE 7.1; Mitigation Action 7.1.1 DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF EXTREME HEAT AND COLD, AND HOW TO MITIGATE THOSE EFFECTS RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
COMPLETED, DEFERRED, DELETED OR NEW ACTION STEPS FROM THE 2007 PLAN
Table 3-14: Updated Actions for Belmont County – Goal 7, Objective 7.1 (Temperature Extremes) 2007 ACTION 2013 UPDATE ACTION STATUS NOTES Develop an informational Develop and maintain a Deferred brochure to distribute to public education and local residents outreach program about the effects of extreme heat and cold, and how to mitigate those effects.
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DAM FAILURE MITIGATION STRATEGY______
COMMUNITY MITIGATION GOALS
GOAL 8: To minimize the losses of life and property due to dam failure in Belmont County
IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS OF RANGE OF MITIGATION OPTIONS
The primary rationale for mitigating dams and levees is the potential loss of life and economic loss due to dam and/or levee failure. Dam and levee failures result from the failure of manmade water impoundment structures, which often results in catastrophic down grade flooding. Dam-safety and dam construction, although improving, remains imperfect and the necessity for hazard mitigation remains.
Mitigation of hazards associated with dam failure differs depending on whether the hazard is associated with a new or existing dam. New dams can be designed to meet stringent safety criteria, including passage of extreme flood discharges and resistivity to earthquakes. Land downstream of new dams can be zoned or other-wise regulated to limit new construction and exposure.
NEW BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
As new buildings and infrastructure are developed and constructed in inundation areas resulting in population growth and rural-to-urban migration, the potential for greater losses and impact rises. This development pattern will continue for the foreseeable future unless proper mitigation measures are taken. Public awareness measures such as notices on final plats and public education on dam safety are proactive mitigation measures that should be implemented by local communities.
This situation may create more potential debris flow during major flood events or dam failures and could damage or destroy downstream dams. Any additional development downstream of a dam and within the inundation area could elevate the dam hazard ranking and the level of risk.
EXISTING BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Inundation maps are required for each dam with an Emergency Action Plan (EAP). An inundation map illustrates which properties may be affected by floodwaters and show the extent of flooding expected spatially within a geographic area. These maps will not be included in this Plan for security reasons, but remain on file with the owners of the dam associated with the EAP.
MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
GOAL 8: To minimize the losses of life and property due to dam failure in Belmont County OBJECTIVE 8.1: Reduce the probability of significant flood damage as a result of dam failure
GOAL 8; OBJECTIVE 8.1; Mitigation Action 8.1.1 MAINTAIN AN INTENTORY OF CATEGORY 1 AND 2 DAMS IN GIS FORMAT RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY GIS
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ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 8; OBJECTIVE 8.1; Mitigation Action 8.1.2 DEVELOP LAND USE STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE THE SAFE USE OF LAND DOWNSTREAM FROM DAMS RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONTCOUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 18/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 8; OBJECTIVE 8.1; Mitigation Action 8.1.3 COORDINATE WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION OF WATER, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION ORC SECTION 1512.062, TO PERIODICALLY RECLASSIFY ANY DAM IN BELMONT COUNTY AS A RESULT OF A CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES NOT IN EXISTENCE AT THE TIME OF INITIAL CLASSIFICATION TO ENSURE ADEQUATE SAFETY ACCORDING TO THE POTENTIAL FOR DOWNSTREAM DAMAGE BELMONT COUNTY EMA, BELMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT USACOE ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 16/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 8; OBJECTIVE 8.1; Mitigation Action 8.1.4 DURING ALL NEW DAM CONSTRUCTION, ENCOURAGE THE COMPLETION OF A CRITICAL FLOOD ENGINEERING ANALYSIS BY A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER LICENSED IN THE STATE OF OHIO BELMONT COUNTY EMA, BELMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT USACOE ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 8; OBJECTIVE 8.1; Mitigation Action 8.1.5
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COORDINATE WITH THE US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO UPDATE OUTDATED FLOOD STUDIES ENCOMPASSING AREAS AFFECTED BY THE FAILURE OR TOPPING OF CLASS I DAMS WITHIN AND NEAR BELMONT COUNTY, INLCUDING, FOR EXAMPLE, THE BELMONT LAKE DAM, PIEDMONT LAKE DAM, AND THE BARNESVILLE RESERVOIR DAMS BELMONT COUNTY EMA, BELMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT USACOE ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 19/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 8; OBJECTIVE 8.1; Mitigation Action 8.1.6 COORDINATE WITH THE ODNR, DAM SAFETY ENGINEERING PROGRAM TO CONDUCT PERIODIC SAFETY INSPECTIONS OF EXISTING DAMS IN BELMONT COUNTY BELMONT COUNTY EMA, BELMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT ODNR ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 19/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
COMPLETED, DEFERRED, DELETED OR NEW ACTION STEPS FROM THE 2007 PLAN
Table 3-15: Updated Actions for Belmont County - Goal 8, Objective 8.1 (Dam Failure) 2007 ACTION 2013 UPDATE ACTION STATUS NOTES Maintain an inventory of New Category 1 and 2 dams in GIS format Develop land use New strategies to promote the safe use of land downstream from dams Coordinate with the Ohio Deferred Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water, in accordance with ORC Section 1512.062, to periodically reclassify any dam within Belmont County as a result of a change in circumstances not in existence at the time of the initial classification to ensure
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CHAPTER 3 MITIGATION STRATEGY 2013-2018 adequate safety according to the potential for downstream damage. During all new dam Deferred construction, encourage the completion of a critical flood engineering analysis by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Ohio. Coordinate with the US Deferred Army Corps of Engineers to update outdated flood studies encompassing areas affected by the failure or topping of the Class I dams within and near Belmont County, including, for example the Belmont Lake Dam, Piedmont Lake Dame, and the Barnesville Reservoir Dams. Coordinate with the Deferred ODNR, Dam Safety Engineering Program to conduct periodic safety inspections of existing dams in Belmont County.
MINE SUBSIDENCE MITIGATION STRATEGY______
COMMUNITY MITIGATION GOALS
GOAL 9: Lessen the effects of mine subsidence in Belmont County
IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS OF RANGE OF MITIGATION OPTIONS
The Belmont County Mitigation Planning Committee considered a range of mitigation options for the Mine Subsidence Mitigation Strategy. See the six categories of mitigation measures that Belmont County considered in the introduction of this section.
EXISTING POLICIES, REGULATIONS, ORDINANCES, AND LAND USE
Restricting the use of land and establishing minimum standards for avoiding areas prone to mine subsidence, is one approach that Belmont County is aware of and will continue to remain proactive in future planning endeavors.
NEW BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
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As development grows in the County and its municipalities, it will be a priority to cross‐check these at‐ risk areas with new development. Further, there is a high potential for subsidence in the area immediately over the sites of abandoned, underground mines.
Checking new construction and infrastructure against the Ohio Department of Natural Resources resource showing identified mines will be key in helping to avoid future issues with mine subsidence.
EXISTING BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
It should be considered that minor subsidence events are possible for buildings and infrastructure located above formerly mined areas in the County. If an existing building and/or infrastructure are located in or near formerly mined area, mitigation action can and should be taken to avoid further risk and potential losses.
MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
GOAL 9: Minimize the losses of life and property due to landslide in Belmont County OBJECTIVE 9.1: Minimize the effects of landslide activity to life and property to include buildings, infrastructure, critical facilities, and critical infrastructure in Belmont County
GOAL 9; OBJECTIVE 9.1; Mitigation Action 9.1.1 ENCOURAGE MUNICIPAL OFFICES TO REVIEW REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THEIR JURISDICTION TO ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE LOCAL REGULATIONS ARE IN PLACE TO REDUCE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT IN HIGH HAZARD AREAS RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND BELMONT COUNTY, VILLAGE OF BELLAIRE, VILLAGE OF BETHESDA, VILLAGE OF BRIDGEPORT, VILLAGE OF BROOKSIDE, VILLAGE OF HALLOWAY, CITY OF MARTIN’S FERRY, VILLAGE OF POWHATAN POINT, VILLAGE OF SHADYSIDE, CITY OF ST. CLAIRSVILLE, VILLAGE JURISDICTION OF YORKVILLE TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
GOAL 9; OBJECTIVE 9.1; Mitigation Action 9.1.2 COORDINATE WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION OF MINERAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, OFFICE OF ABANDONED MINE LANDS AND RECLAMATION, TO UNDERTAKE RECLAMATION PROJECTS IF SUBSIDENCE OCCURS AT A SPECIFIC LOCATION AFFECTED BY AN ABANDONED MINE RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA, ODNR ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 18/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
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GOAL 9; OBJECTIVE 9.1; Mitigation Action 9.1.3 CONSIDER DEVELOPING A LAND USE PLAN OR MODIFYING AN EXISTING PLAN TO GUIDE DEVELOPMENT AWAY FROM AND REDUCE THE DENSITY OF POPULATION IN SUBSIDENCE-PRONE AREAS RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT VILLAGE OF FLUSHING SEWER DEPARTMENT ANTICIPATED COST TBD BY SIZE/SCOPE EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES LOCAL FUNDS, CBDG FUNDS, FEMA MITIGATION FUNDS JURISDICTION VILLAGE OF FLUSHING TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 19/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) NEW
COMPLETED, DEFERRED, DELETED OR NEW ACTION STEPS FROM THE 2007 PLAN
Table 3-16: Updated Actions for Belmont County – Goal 4, Objective 4.1 (Landslide) 2007 ACTION 2013 UPDATE ACTION STATUS NOTES N/A Encourage municipal offices to New review regulations pertaining to their jurisdiction to ensure that adequate local regulations are in place to reduce future development in high hazard areas. Coordinate with the Deferred Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mineral Resources Management, Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation to undertake reclamation projects if subsidence occurs at a specific location affected by an abandoned mine. Consider developing a Deferred land use plan, or modifying an existing plan to guide development away from and reduce the density of population in subsidence-prone areas.
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ALL HAZARD MITIGATION STRATEGY ______
COMMUNITY MITIGATION GOALS
GOAL 10: Reduce the potential impacts of natural and man-made disaster on public and private property
PURPOSE
The purpose of the all-hazards mitigation strategy is to cover goals, objectives, and actions that focus on communication, evacuation, critical facilities, shelters, building construction, public outreach, plans and ordinances, and data sources. These categories at times overlap and impact all hazards. The all hazards strategy also focuses on those hazards that have a low risk factor. The previous mitigation strategies were hazard specific.
IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS OF RANGE OF MITIGATION OPTIONS
The Belmont County Mitigation Planning Committee considered a range of mitigation options for the All Hazards Mitigation Strategy. See the six categories of mitigation measures that Belmont County considered in the introduction of this section.
EXISTING POLICIES, REGULATIONS, ORDINANCES, AND LAND USE / NEW BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Regulations, codes, standards, and best practices will guide the design of buildings to resist natural hazards. For new buildings, code requirements serve to define the minimum mitigation requirements, but compliance with regulations in building design is not sufficient to guarantee that a facility will perform adequately when impacted by the forces for which it was designed. Indeed, individual evaluation of the costs and benefits of specific hazard mitigation alternatives can lead to effective strategies that will exceed the minimum requirements. Additionally, special mitigation requirements may be imposed on projects in response to locale-specific hazards. When a change in use or occupancy occurs, the designer must determine whether this change triggers other mitigation requirements and must understand how to evaluate alternatives for meeting those requirements.
EXISTING BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Buildings in any geographic location are subject to a wide variety of natural phenomena such as windstorms, floods, wildfire, and other hazards. While the occurrence of these incidents cannot be precisely predicted, their impacts are well understood and may be reduced through a comprehensive program of hazard mitigation planning.
A variety of techniques are available to mitigate the effects of natural hazards on the built environment. Depending on the hazards identified, the location and construction type of a proposed building or facility, and the specific performance requirements for the building, the structure can be designed to resist hazard effects such as induced loads. Later in the building's life cycle, additional opportunities to further reduce the risk from natural hazards may exist when renovation projects and repairs of the
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GOAL 10; OBJECTIVE 10.1; Mitigation Action 10.1.1 EVALUATE THE NEED FOR AND EXAMINE FUNDING POSSIBILITIES TO PURCHASE MORE RESCUE EQUIPMENT FOR BELMONT COUNTY’S FIRE DEPARTMENTS RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA, LOCAL FIRE JURISDICTIONS ANTICIPATED COST TBD BY SIZE/SCOPE COUNTY GENERAL FUND, LOCAL FUNDS, FEMA HOMELAND EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES SECURITY GRANT PROGRAMS BELMONT COUNTY, VILLAGE OF BELLAIRE, VILLAGE OF BETHESDA, VILLAGE OF BRIDGEPORT, VILLAGE OF BROOKSIDE, VILLAGE OF HALLOWAY, CITY OF MARTIN’S FERRY, VILLAGE OF POWHATAN POINT, VILLAGE OF SHADYSIDE, CITY OF ST. CLAIRSVILLE, VILLAGE JURISDICTION OF YORKVILLE TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 19/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
GOAL 10; OBJECTIVE 10.1; Mitigation Action 10.1.2 COORDINATE WITH BELMONT COUNTY SCHOOL BOARDS TO PROVIDE BUS USE TO EVACUATE RESIDENTS DURING A HAZARD EVENT. RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA, LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND, LOCAL FUNDS BELMONT COUNTY, VILLAGE OF BELLAIRE, VILLAGE OF BETHESDA, VILLAGE OF BRIDGEPORT, VILLAGE OF BROOKSIDE, VILLAGE OF HALLOWAY, CITY OF MARTIN’S FERRY, VILLAGE OF POWHATAN POINT, VILLAGE OF SHADYSIDE, CITY OF ST. CLAIRSVILLE, VILLAGE JURISDICTION OF YORKVILLE TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 19/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
GOAL 10; OBJECTIVE 10.1; Mitigation Action 10.1.3 COORDINATE WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO FACILITATE USE OF THEIR SIGNS AND BARRICADES TO SUPPLEMENT LOCAL RESOURCES IN THE EVENT OF A ROAD CLOSING. RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA, BELMONT COUNTY ENGINEER ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 19/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
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GOAL 10; OBJECTIVE 10.1; Mitigation Action 10.1.4 DEVELOP A BELMONT COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE WHICH WILL CATALOG RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR DISASTER RESPONSE RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 19/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
GOAL 10; OBJECTIVE 10.1; Mitigation Action 10.1.5 EVALUATE THE NEED FOR BACKUP POWER SUPPLIES AT KEY INTERSECTIONS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY, AND THE FUNDING MECHANISMS AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE THOSE BACKUPS. RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA, BELMONT COUNTY ENGINEER ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 19/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
GOAL 10; OBJECTIVE 10.1; Mitigation Action 10.1.6 ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS TO PREPARE THEMSELVES BY STOCKING UP WITH NECESSARY ITEMS OR DEVELOPING A FAMILY DISASTER PLAN AND SUPPLY KIT. RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
GOAL 10; OBJECTIVE 10.1; Mitigation Action 10.1.7 COORDINATE WITH STATE, FEDERAL, AND LOCAL OFFICIALS TO DETERMINE ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF FUNDING FOR MITIGATION STRATEGIES AND HAZARDOUS EVENT RECOVERY. RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 16/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
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GOAL 10; OBJECTIVE 10.1; Mitigation Action 10.1.8 EDUCATE LOCAL OFFICIALS IN BELMONT COUNTY AS TO THE STEPS TO TAKE AFTER A HAZARD EVENT, PROVIDING THEM WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED BY FEMA. RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 15/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
GOAL 10; OBJECTIVE 10.1; Mitigation Action 10.1.9 COORDINATE WITH LOCAL OFFICIALS, EMERGENCY SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND OTHER PERTINENT AGENCIES IN BELMONT COUNTY TO EDUCATE THEM ON THE FUNCTION AND ROLE PROVIDED FOR THEIR ORGANIZATION IN THE COUNTY’S EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN (EOP). SUGGEST THAT ALL SUCH AGENCIES ADOPT AND FOLLOW THE PLAN. RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT BELMONT COUNTY EMA ANTICIPATED COST STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES EXISTING & POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL FUND JURISDICTION BELMONT COUNTY TIMEFRAME 07/01/2013 – 07/01/2018 STAPLEE PRIORITY 17/23 STATUS (DEFERRED OR NEW) DEFERRED
Table 3-17: Updated Actions for Belmont County - Goal 10, Objective 10.1 (All Hazards) 2007 ACTION 2013 UPDATE ACTION STATUS NOTES Consider purchasing more Evaluate the need for and Deferred rescue equipment for the examine funding county’s fire departments possibilities to purchase more rescue equipment for Belmont County’s fire departments Coordinate with local law Completed This action is covered through the Buckeye enforcement, as well as State Sheriff Association, and existing state law enforcement mutual aid agreements officials, to provide more manpower during hazard events to deter crime. Develop a system of Delete Covered in the flood mitigation strategies evacuation for the County. Coordinate with Belmont Deferred County School Boards to
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CHAPTER 3 MITIGATION STRATEGY 2013-2018 provide bus use to evacuate residents during a hazard event. Assign one Belmont Delete County EMA staff member to be a liaison for different areas of the County Coordinate with the Ohio Deferred Department of Transportation to facilitate use of their signs and barricades to supplement local resources in the event of a road closing. Coordinate with the Develop a Belmont Belmont County Sheriff’s County Resource Guide Office, local emergency which will catalog service providers, and resources available for other businesses willing disaster response to participate to create a resource database, or an accurate listing of the equipment and materials available for use in the County. Coordinate with the Delete appropriate State and Federal agencies to facilitate a quicker response in the event of an emergency and a longer duration of stay during and after the event. Distribute pamphlets Delete Proper evacuation procedures will be educating the public on developed with the development of the proper evacuation evacuation plan. It is impossible to procedures. distribute pamphlets without the plan being completed first. Establish a Completed communications system that will allow all jurisdictional fire and police departments to communicate with each other during large-scale emergency situations. Develop a County Completed The State of Ohio recently required Ohio communications disaster Counties to participate in the plan. development of a communications plan.
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Provide city and village Delete Not economically feasible mayors with a pager as to facilitate direct contact with the Belmont County EMA and other county officials during a hazard event. Provide pagers under the assumption that city and village officials may be responsible for payment for pager services, depending on funding available to the county and EMA. Install generators to Evaluate the need for Deferred provide a backup power backup power supplies at supply for traffic lights at key intersections located major intersections throughout the County, and the funding mechanisms available to provide those backups. Encourage residents to Deferred prepare themselves by stocking up with necessary items or developing a family disaster plan and supply kit. Coordinate with state, Deferred federal, and local officials to determine alternative means of funding for mitigation strategies and hazardous event recovery. Educate local officials in Deferred Belmont County as to the steps to take after a hazard event, providing them with all necessary documentation required by FEMA. Coordinate with local Coordinate with local Deferred officials, emergency officials, emergency service providers, and service providers, and other pertinent agencies other pertinent agencies in Belmont County to in Belmont County to educate them on the educate them on the function and role function and role provided for their provided for their organization in the organization in the county’s Emergency county’s Emergency
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Operations Plan (EOP). Operations Plan (EOP). Require that all such Suggest that all such agencies adopt and follow agencies adopt and follow the plan. the plan.
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