ECTOR COUNTY CITY OF ODESSA CITY OF GOLDSMITH Multi‐jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2011‐2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS Written comments should be forwarded to: H2O Partners, Inc P. O. Box 160130 Austin, Texas 78716 [email protected] www.h2opartnersusa.com P REPARING FOR A S ECURE T OMORROW Table of Contents Section 1 ­ Introduction Background ............................................................................................................................... 1-1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................... 1-2 Purpose ..................................................................................................................................... 1-3 Authority ................................................................................................................................... 1-4 Summary ................................................................................................................................... 1-4 Section 2 – Planning Process Plan Preparation and Development ........................................................................................ 2-1 Review and Incorporation of Existing Plans ........................................................................... 2-4 Public & Stakeholder Involvement .......................................................................................... 2-5 Section 3 – County Profile Overview ................................................................................................................................... 3-1 Population and Demographics ................................................................................................. 3-2 Housing and Household Income .............................................................................................. 3-8 Economy and Industry ............................................................................................................. 3-9 Section 4 – Hazard Identification Hazards Considered ................................................................................................................. 4-1 Hazard Descriptions ................................................................................................................. 4-4 Section 5 – Hazard Profiles Overview ................................................................................................................................... 5-1 Extreme Heat ........................................................................................................................... 5-2 Hail ............................................................................................................................................ 5-6 High Wind .............................................................................................................................. .5-18 Lightning ............................................................................................................................... .5-22 Thunderstorm ......................................................................................................................... 5-26 Tornado ................................................................................................................................... 5-31 Winter Storm .......................................................................................................................... 5-38 Drought ................................................................................................................................... 5-43 Flood ........................................................................................................................................ 5-47 Earthquake ............................................................................................................................. 5-57 Wildfire ................................................................................................................................... 5-62 Hazardous Materials Release ................................................................................................ 5-70 Ector County Multi‐jurisdictional Plan Page 2 Table of Contents Pipeline Failure ...................................................................................................................... 5-76 Infectious Disease ................................................................................................................... 5-80 Terrorism ................................................................................................................................ 5-88 Section 6 – Vulnerability Assessment Overview ................................................................................................................................... 6-1 Methodology .............................................................................................................................. 6-2 Study Area ................................................................................................................................ 6-8 Impact ..................................................................................................................................... 6-14 Development Trends .............................................................................................................. 6-30 Hazard Ranking ..................................................................................................................... 6-32 Section 7 – Capability Assessment Description ................................................................................................................................ 7-1 Process ...................................................................................................................................... 7-2 Assessment Findings ................................................................................................................ 7-2 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................. 7-8 Section 8 – Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Goals ....................................................................................................................... 8-1 Section 9 – Mitigation Actions Ector County ............................................................................................................................. 9-9 Odessa .................................................................................................................................... .9-49 Goldsmith ............................................................................................................................... .9-86 Section 10 – Plan Maintenance Procedures Overview ................................................................................................................................. 10-1 Monitoring ............................................................................................................................. .10-1 Evaluation ............................................................................................................................... 10-1 Updating ................................................................................................................................. 10-2 Implementation/Incorporation/Evaluation ........................................................................... 10-3 Continued Public Involvement .............................................................................................. 10-4 Ector County Multi‐jurisdictional Plan Page 3 Table of Contents Appendix A – Planning Team Appendix B – Public Survey Results Appendix C – Toxic Sites Appendix D – Critical Facilities Appendix E – Meeting Documentation Ector County Multi‐jurisdictional Plan Page 4 INTRODUCTION Background ...................................................................................................................... 1 Scope ............................................................................................................................... 2 Purpose ............................................................................................................................ 3 Authority ......................................................................................................................... 4 Summary of Sections ........................................................................................................ 4 Background Ector County is a west Texas hub rich in heritage. Ector County is committed to providing the highest level of service to its citizens, and comprehensive planning is integral in realizing this goal The Cities of Goldsmith and Odessa are host to schools, colleges, museums and other critical infrastructure, which are subject to natural and man-caused or technological hazards. These life-threatening hazards can destroy property, disrupt the economy and lower the overall quality of life for individuals. While it is impossible to prevent a hazard event from occurring, the impact of hazards can be lessened in terms of their effect on people and property. This concept is known as hazard mitigation, which is defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as sustained actions taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from hazards and their effects1. Communities participate in hazard mitigation