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Rhode Island Hazard Mitigation Plan 2014 Update a Rhode Island 2014 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Page intentionally left blank Rhode Island Hazard Mitigation Plan 2014 Update Table of Contents Table of Contents i Acknowledgements vii Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency vii Rhode Island State Interagency Hazard Mitigation Committee vii Hagerty Consulting & Dewberry vii Adoption and Assurances 1 Executive Summary 7 Plan Purpose 7 Hazard Mitigation Planning in Rhode Island 7 Plan Format 7 Scope of the Plan 8 Mitigation Actions 8 Section 1: Introduction 9 1.1 Federal Authorities 10 1.2 Mitigation Planning in Rhode Island 11 1.2.1 Organization of the 2014 Plan Update 11 Section 2: Planning Process 15 2.1 2014 Plan Update 16 2.1.1 Coordination Among Agencies 17 2.1.2 Plan Update Meeting Schedule 18 2.2 Public Outreach 22 2.2.1 Public Hazard Mitigation Plan Survey 22 2.2.2 Public Draft Plan Review 26 2.3 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Integration 26 i Rhode Island Hazard Mitigation Plan 2014 Update Section 3: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment 27 3.1 2014 Plan Update 28 3.2 Rhode Island Planning Area 28 3.2.1 Land Use and Development 31 3.3 Hazard Identification 34 3.3.1 Disaster History 35 3.4 Risk Assessment 41 3.4.1 Ranking Methodology 41 3.4.2 Composite Hazard Ranking 45 3.5 Vulnerability Analysis 46 3.5.1 Facility Analysis 46 3.6 Hazard Profiles 50 3.6.1 Wind Related Hazards 52 3.6.2 Hurricanes 53 3.6.3 Tornadoes 72 3.6.4 High Wind and Thunderstorms 79 3.6.5 Winter Related Hazards 85 3.6.6 Flood Related Hazards 92 3.6.7 Flood 92 3.6.8 Climate Change and Sea Level Rise 114 3.6.9 Coastal Erosion 126 3.6.10 Dam Breach 131 3.6.11 Wildfire 138 3.6.12 Geologic Related Hazards - Earthquakes 146 3.6.13 Drought and Extreme Heat 158 ii Rhode Island Hazard Mitigation Plan 2014 Update 3.7 Overall Hazard Results and Summary 169 3.7.1 Composite Risk Ranking 169 3.7.2 Facilities 173 3.7.3 Loss Estimation 173 3.7.4 Effect of Changes in Development on Loss Estimates 174 3.7.5 Limitations of Ranking 174 Section 4: State Capability Assessment 177 4.1 2014 Plan Update 177 4.2 Pre- and Post-Disaster Mgmt Policies, Programs, and Capabilities 178 4.2.1 Agency Specific Profiles 188 4.3 Funding Capabilities and Funding Programs 245 4.3.1 Federal Funding Sources 245 4.3.2 State Funding Sources 246 4.4 Summary of Current Programs Supporting Hazard Mitigation 247 4.4.1 Program Integration - Incorporation of Research and Plans 247 4.4.2 “Ongoing” Mitigation Actions converted to State Capabilities 248 Section 5: Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Coordination 251 5.1 2014 Plan Update 251 5.2 Status of Local Hazard Mitigation Plans 252 5.2.1 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Incorporation into 2014 SHMP 252 5.3 Local Capability Assessment 254 5.3.2 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Funding and Assistance 257 Section 6: State Hazard Mitigation Strategy 259 6.1 2014 Plan Update 259 6.2 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Integration 260 6.3 2014 Rhode Island Vision, Goals, and Objectives 262 iii Rhode Island Hazard Mitigation Plan 2014 Update 6.3.1 Vision Statement 262 6.3.2 Goals and Objectives 262 6.4 Development of 2014 Mitigation Actions 264 6.4.1 Mitigation Action Prioritization 266 6.5 Implementing Mitigation Actions 271 6.5.1 Mitigation Action Progress (2005 -2013) 272 6.6 Repetitive and Severe Repetitive Loss Mitigation Strategies 273 6.7 Monitoring the Mitigation Strategy 275 6.7.1 Progress of Goals and Mitigation Actions/Projects since 2010 275 Section 7: Plan Maintenance Process 277 7.1 2014 Plan Update 277 7.1.1 2010 Plan Evaluation 278 7.2 Parties Responsible for Plan Monitoring and Maintenance 278 7.3 Plan Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluating, and Updating 279 7.3.1 Plan Monitoring Procedures, Schedule, and Evaluation 279 7.4 2014 SHMP Conclusion 287 Appendices 289 Appendix 1: Introduction 291 Key Terms and Acronyms 291 Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 and Implementing Regulations 303 Post-2010 Federal Policy Updates 305 Appendix 2: Planning Process 307 SIHMC Members 307 SIHMC Member Participation and Roles 311 Meeting Documentation 313 Public Survey Detailed Responses 358 iv Rhode Island Hazard Mitigation Plan 2014 Update Appendix 3: Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment 363 U.S. Census Data 363 Federal Disaster Declaration Process 364 National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) Data Processing 365 NCDC Data Summary 367 Facilities Analysis 368 Hazus-MH Summary Reports 381 Appendix 4: Capability Assessment 389 Agency Contacts 389 Program Descriptions 390 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) 390 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program 391 Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (FMA) 391 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) 392 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Competitive Program 393 Public Assistance Program (Section 406 Mitigation) 395 Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Funding 396 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants (VFA) 397 Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program 398 Appendix 5: Local Plan Integration 399 Status of Local Plans and Updates 399 Local Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment 400 Local Growth and Development Trends 405 Local Hazard Mitigation Draft Template 405 Local Plan Capabilities Assessment 410 Evaluation of Departments/Organizations Supporting Hazard Mitigation 411 v Rhode Island Hazard Mitigation Plan 2014 Update Identified Capabilities by Municipality/County 414 Local Plan Mitigation Strategy 416 Prioritizing Local Assistance 418 Criteria for the Prioritization of Mitigation Grants 419 Technical Assistance 420 Monitoring and Tracking Local Hazard Mitigation Plans 421 Appendix 6: Mitigation Strategy 423 Project Closeout 423 Program Closeout 424 Reporting 424 Mitigation Action Status since 2011 425 2014 Mitigation Actions and Prioritization 429 Appendix 7: Plan Maintenance & Implementation 435 FEMA State HMP Crosswalk 435 vi Rhode Island Hazard Mitigation Plan 2014 Update Acknowledgements Lincoln D. Chafee, Governor Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency Jamia R. McDonald, Executive Director Rhode Island State Interagency Hazard Mitigation Committee Joseph Baker Janet Freedman Paula Pallozzi Jim Ball Grover J. Fugate Armand Randolph De'an Bass Julia Gold Pamela Rubinoff Greg Bonynge Valivd Ibarra Andrew Schuellwe Jon Boothroyd Richard James Jess Stimson Arthew Bovis Nan Johnson Bob Sturdahl James Boyd Thomas Kogut Laura Sullivan Michelle Burnett John Leo June Swallow Michelle Carnevale Jack Leyden David Vallee Kevin Carvalleo Alysia Mihalakos Beth Vollucci Teresa Crean Donna Nelson Pooh Vongkhamdy Alan Dunham Carlene Newman Shane White Kevin Farmer Brian Oakley Ed Fratto Bill Patenaude Hagerty Consulting & Dewberry Liam O’Keefe Rachael Heltz Herman Scott Choquette Katie Freeman Janna Newman Corinne Bartshire vii Rhode Island Hazard Mitigation Plan 2014 Update Page intentionally left blank viii Rhode Island Hazard Mitigation Plan 2014 Update Adopted by the Governor, State of Rhode Island April 4, 2014 Approved by Region I, Federal Emergency Management Agency March 28, 2014 ix Rhode Island Hazard Mitigation Plan 2014 Update Page intentionally left blank x Rhode Island Hazard Mitigation Plan 2014 Update Adoption and Assurances 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Requirement Adoption by the State Requirement §201.4(c)(6): The plan must be formally adopted by the State prior to submittal to [FEMA] for final review and approval. Requirement §201.4(c)(7): The plan must include assurances that the State will comply with all applicable Federal statutes and regulations in effect with respect to the periods for which it receives grant funding, in compliance with 44 CFR 13.11(c). The State will amend its plan whenever necessary to reflect changes in State or Federal laws and statutes as required in 44 CFR 13.11(d). The Rhode Island State Hazard Mitigation Plan was approved by FEMA and adopted by the State in April 2005, April 2008, and in April 2011. This 2014 plan update was developed during the time period of February 2013 and November 2013 in accordance with federal regulations and adopted on April 4, 2014 by Governor Lincoln D. Chafee. Executive Summary Page 1 Rhode Island Hazard Mitigation Plan 2014 Update Page intentionally left blank Executive Summary Page 2 Rhode Island Hazard Mitigation Plan 2014 Update Executive Summary Page 3 Rhode Island Hazard Mitigation Plan 2014 Update Executive Summary Page 4 Rhode Island Hazard Mitigation Plan 2014 Update Executive Summary Page 5 Rhode Island Hazard Mitigation Plan 2014 Update Executive Summary Page 6 Rhode Island Hazard Mitigation Plan 2014 Update Executive Summary Plan Purpose The purpose of the Rhode Island SHMP (hereinafter referred to as “Plan”) is to provide comprehensive guidance for hazard mitigation in the State of Rhode Island. Rhode Island has experienced its share of natural disasters in recent years with four (4) federal disaster declarations, in as many years, starting in 2010. This Plan serves the people of Rhode Island by providing the impetus for making homes, businesses and communities more resilient to the impacts of hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, winter storms, wildfires and other natural hazards. In response to these multiple events, hazard mitigation actions are designed and implemented to reduce or eliminate long-term risk from hazards and their effects. The Plan also provides the people of the State with information regarding the overall capabilities of the State and local governments to reduce or eliminate threats and vulnerabilities. Hazard Mitigation Planning in Rhode Island Rhode Island completed its initial Plan in April 2005, followed by updates in 2008 and 2011. This Plan update was guided by the RIEMA and representatives from the State Interagency Hazard Mitigation Committee (SIHMC). Future iterations of this Plan will seek to attract additional stakeholders in order to increase participation in hazard mitigation efforts statewide. Plan Format The State Hazard Mitigation Plan is divided up into seven (7) Sections followed by Appendices Section 1 Introduces the reader to the plan.
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