HomeMy WebLinkAbout04. 16-47FEBRUARY 9, 2016 16-47 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: ADOPT WINNEBAGO COUNTY NATURAL HAZARDS MITIGATION
PLAN: 2015 – 2019 (5 YEAR UPDATE)
INITIATED BY: OSHKOSH FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the United States Congress passed the Disaster Mitigation Act of
2000 (DMA2K), which requires that a local unit of government must have an approved
all hazard mitigation plan before it can receive Federal grant monies from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency for pre-disaster mitigation projects; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City worked with Winnebago County
Emergency Management to update the countywide mitigation plan, initially adopted in
2004; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City conducted a public hearing on
February 9, 2016, to accept public input concerning the updated plan; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City makes the following findings:
1. Natural disasters do pose a tangible threat to residents and property.
2. Undertaking hazard mitigation actions before disasters occur will reduce the
potential for harm to residents and property and save taxpayer dollars.
3. Preparation of this plan is in the public interest.
4. This plan is intended to serve as a general strategy and may be amended
from time to time.
5. Nothing in this plan obligates the Common Council of the City to undertake
any of the recommended activities and/or projects; and
WHEREAS, a complete copy of the updated Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan:
2015 – 2019 (5-Year Update) is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
FEBRUARY 9, 2016 16-47 RESOLUTION
CONT’D
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh hereby adopts the Winnebago County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan: 2015-
2019 (5-Year Update); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Clerk is directed to send a signed copy of
this Resolution, at her earliest convenience to: Bernie Sorenson, Deputy Director;
Winnebago County Emergency Management; 4311 Jackson Street; Oshkosh WI
54901
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Adopted this 9 day of February, 2016
Attest:
_______________________________ ________________________________
Steve Cummings, Mayor Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Tim Franz, Fire Chief
DATE: February 3, 2016
RE: Request to Approve Winnebago County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
BACKGROUND
In 2004 the City partnered with Winnebago County Emergency Management to develop
the first countywide hazard mitigation plan. This plan outlines the threats to our
community from natural disasters and the vulnerable areas of our community where
preventative actions (mitigation activities) could lower or prevent losses due to natural
disasters.
ANALYSIS
Since our initial involvement in the plan the City has received funding through FEMA for
several storm water projects as well as relocating homes from flood plains. This is the
second update to the plan and is valid through 2019.The Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) requires that in order to receive grant funds for pre-mitigation activities
or post disaster mitigation activates that the risk and projects be outlined in a hazard
mitigation plan in order to receive funding.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no cost for the city to be involved in the plan and no obligations to complete
potential projects identified within the plan. Approval of the plan by the City is required
to receive future mitigation grants.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the Council adopts the Winnebago County Natural Hazards Mitigation
Plan. Doing so provides the basis for future grant opportunities for mitigation projects
within the city. Please direct any questions regarding this matter to the Fire Chief.
Respectfully Sub itted, Approved:
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Timothy Franz Mark Rohloff
Fire Chief City Manager
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Executive Summary (Draft)
1. GENERAL OVERVIEW
In an effort to curb rising costs associated with natural disasters,the federal government adopted the Disaster
Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000). It amended the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Act, which is the
primary law at the federal level dealing with disaster planning, mitigation, response, and recovery.
DMA 2000 reinforced the importance of hazard mitigation planning to proactively devise strategies intended to avoid
and reduce the negative effects of natural disasters. If a community wants to apply for grant funding from the Pre-
Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Program or the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), it must have an approved hazard
mitigation plan. If a disaster strikes a community that does not have an approved plan, it can only receive funding if it
agrees to prepare a plan within one year.
Winnebago County and participating municipalities prepared a plan to meet this new requirement in 2004, and in so
doing, helped its citizens mitigate the effects of natural disasters. Consistent with federal law,the county is undertaking
a comprehensive five-year update of the plan (2015-2019). Although a plan must meet minimum requirements,this
plan is an expression of local needs and priorities.
2. PLAN CONTENTS
The plan consists of six chapters, a map series, and a number of appendices. The first chapter provides an overview of
the plan. The second chapter presents background information about Winnebago County including its setting,
demographic and economic characteristics, climate, natural resources, land use, and development trends. Chapter 3
presents background information related to special needs populations and groups in the county. Chapter 4 contains a
complete inventory of critical facilities in the county. Natural hazards are reviewed in chapter 5 along with estimated
losses to buildings, infrastructure, and critical facilities. In chapter 6, goals, objectives, and policies are identified that
will help to craft appropriate solutions to the identified problems. A range of activities are also presented to help foster
hazard mitigation efforts. Various funding sources are reviewed with an eye towards identifying options for funding
identified projects. Most of the maps in the plan are included in the final section of the plan.
The plan focuses on 12 types of natural hazards:
♦ dam failure ♦ tornadoes and high winds ♦ extreme heat
♦ flooding ♦ hailstorms ♦ extreme cold
♦ ice shoves ♦ thunderstorms ♦ drought
♦ dense fog ♦ winter storms ♦ wildland fire
As part of the inventory phase, 855 critical facilities in the county were identified including:
♦ bridges ♦ fire and police services
♦ dams ♦ National Guard facilities
♦ public-use airports ♦ government facilities
♦ telecommunication towers ♦ schools (public and private)
♦ telephone facilities ♦ special care facilities-residential
♦ electric facilities ♦ special care facilities-nonresidential
♦ natural gas facilities ♦ health care facilities
♦ petroleum pipeline facilities ♦ vulnerable housing, such as manufactured/mobile home parks and
♦ public water facilities campgrounds
♦ wastewater facilities
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3. GOALS., OBJECTIVES, POLICIES, AND ACTIVITIES
The most important part of the plan is Chapter 6, which presents a unified plan of action to mitigate the effects of
hazards on property, people, and assets. It lists goals, objectives, and policies that should guide decision-makers and
other officials. Goals are intended to describe an end state, usually in general terms. In contrast, objectives describe
an end state in measurable and specific terms. Policies give clear direction on what will be done to help achieve a goal
and objective.
Following the listing of goals, objectives, and policies, a chart lists specific action items along with estimated
implementation costs. Responsible entities are listed for each so that implementation is well defined. The activity
charts are a work in progress. As items are completed they should be deleted and as new opportunities or issues arise
items will be added. Further, depending on available resources, including funding and staff time, priorities may
change.
Activities are prioritized as low, medium, or high. Cost estimates are provided to help formulate funding priorities.
When a project is to be undertaken, a more detailed budget should be prepared to assess a project's cost. At that time
a benefit cost analysis should be completed to show how the benefits of the project compare to anticipated costs.
Federal funding for mitigation activities can only be obtained when benefits clearly outweigh the costs.
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Goal 1.Flooding
Protect the public health,safety,and welfare of county residents and public and private property during flood events.
Objectives
1. Minimize the impact of flooding on structures.
2. Decrease the number of structures currently located in the 100-year floodplain that are not properly flood-proofed.
3. Minimize the amount of impervious surface in future development projects to allow more infiltration of stormwater into the ground.
4. Decrease the number of repetitive loss sites.
5. Increase public awareness of flooding.
6. Improve communication between the county and local units of government when floods occur or are likely to occur.
7. Increase the number of municipalities that pursue becoming part of the Community Rating System(CRS).(New 2009)
8. Maintain compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program(NFIP).(New 2009,NFIP Compliance)
Policies
1. Continue to enforce floodplain regulations to ensure that future development in the 100-year floodplain is consistent with state minimum objectives.
(NFIP Compliance)
2. Support the identification and conservation of land with high flood mitigation value(e.g.,wetlands,upland storage,and infiltration areas).
3. Support land acquisition and other management strategies to preserve open space for flood mitigation purposes.
4. Ensure that governmental officials and employees,county residents,and real estate agents are aware of floodplain regulations.(NFIP Compliance)
5. Ensure that people owning property in the 100-year floodplain,and their agents,notify buyers when selling their property.(NFIP Compliance)
6. Adopt standards to control the proportion of a site that can be covered with impervious surfaces.
7. Design all public infrastructure that is located in the 100-year floodplain to be floodproofed or otherwise protected from flood water.
8. Design and properly size all new bridges to accommodate the 100-year flood without creating a significant upstream back-water effect.
9. Continue to enforce stormwater management regulations.
10. Install flood barriers and devise flood proofing measures where necessary.
11. Use data records in on-going assessment of flood problems and effectiveness or response programs.
12. Formalize communications links and establish procedures.
13. Update flood insurance rate maps(FIRMs)when it can be shown that they are substantially inaccurate.(NFIP Compliance)
14. Support the continued operation of the National Weather Service monitoring station in the Town of Wolf River. (Minor edits 2015)
15. Ensure that all large dams in the county have emergency action plans as required.
16. Implement"no-wake"rules during periods of high water.(New 2009)
17. Refer to stormwater plans and analysis to ensure that mitigation projects identified in them are completed.(New 2009)
18. Undertake such activities as may be required to remain compliant with the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program(NFIP).(New 2009,
NFIP Compliance)
Schedule
Cost Potential 2015 2020
Estimate Funding to to
Implementation Actions/Strategies (2015) Source Priority 2019 2024 Responsible Entity
1. Analyze repetitive flood properties and Staff time Departmental Medium Continuous City of Oshkosh
identify feasible mitigation options for each. budget
(2015 Status:Ongoing)
2. Apply for funding through the federal Staff time Departmental Medium X X Winnebago County Emergency
Hazard Mitigation Grant program,Flood budget Management;cities of Appleton,
Mitigation Assistance Program,and the Pre- Menasha,Neenah,Omro,and
Disaster Mitigation Program as well as any Oshkosh;Village of Winneconne
other resources that may be available to
help flood proof repetitive loss sites or
remove them through acquisition followed
by demolition or relocation.(2015 Status:
Ongoing)
3. Design and budget for stormwater Unknown Departmental Medium X X Winnebago County Emergency
management facilities consistent with budget Management;cities of Appleton,
adopted stormwater management plans Menasha,Neenah,Omro,and
than have been or will be prepared/ Oshkosh;Village of Winneconne;all
amended.(2015 Status:Ongoing) Towns as appropriate
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Schedule
Cost Potential 2015 2020
Estimate Funding to to
Im lementation Actions/Strate ies (2015) Source Priority 2019 2024 Responsible Entity
4. Develop a computerized database Staff time Departmental Low X Winnebago County Planning,Zoning
containing information on culverts under budget &GIS Department;cities of Appleton,
public roadways in the county.(2015 Menasha,Neenah,Omro,and
Status:Ongoing) Oshkosh;Village of Winneconne
5. Identify those culverts and bridges that are Staff time Departmental Medium X County Highway Department;cities of
undersized or are otherwise unable to budget Appleton,Menasha,Neenah,Omro,
handle expected flood flows.(2015 and Oshkosh;Village of Winneconne
Status:Ongoing)
6. Prepare a strategy to prioritize efforts to Unknown Departmental Medium X County Highway Department;cities of
ensure that existing culverts and bridges are budget Appleton,Menasha,Neenah,Omro,
retrofitted to handle expected flood flows. and Oshkosh;Village of Winneconne
(2015 Status:Ongoing)
7. Prepare a strategy to prioritize road Unknown Departmental Medium X X County Highway Department;
improvements for public roadways that are budget Winnebago County Planning,Zoning
susceptible to flooding.(2015 Status: &GIS Department;cities of Appleton,
Ongoing) Menasha,Neenah,Omro,and
Oshkosh;Village of Winneconne
8. Identify specific areas with flood mitigation Staff time Departmental High X County Highway Department;
value and develop appropriate strategies for budget Winnebago County Land and Water
protection.(2015 Status: County Conservation Department
comprehensive plan has been adopted
—additional follow-up to continue.)
9. Establish a framework to compile and Staff time Departmental High X X Winnebago County Land and Water
coordinate surface water management plans budget Conservation Department
and data throughout Winnebago County.
(2015 Status:To do yet)
10. Post flood recovery plans and programs to Staff time Departmental High X X Winnebago County Land and Water
help county residents rebuild and implement budget Conservation Department
mitigation measures to protect against
future floods.(2015 Status.To do yet)
11. Distribute National Flood Insurance Program $1,000 Departmental Medium Continuous Winnebago County Planning,Zoning
information.(NFIP Compliance)(2015 budget &GIS Department
Status:Ongoing)
12. Explore options for improving the ability of Staff time Departmental High X Winnebago County Planning,Zoning
local units of government to report flooding, budget &GIS Department
receive information,and request assistance.
(2015 Status:To do yet)
13. Maintain the"Ellenbecker"program,a Staff time Departmental Medium Continuous Winnebago County Emergency
geographic database for natural disaster budget Management
events that graphically displays damage
areas and automatically calculates financial
impact.(2015 Status:Ongoing)
14. Evaluate the support for and the feasibility Staff time Departmental Medium X Cities of Appleton,Menasha,Neenah,
of becoming part of the Community Rating budget Omro,and Oshkosh;Village of
System to lower flood insurance premiums Winneconne
for property owners.(NFIP Compliance)
(2015 Status:Ongoing)
15.Create a brochure containing information Staff time Departmental Medium X Winnebago County Emergency
about various flood dangers that exist in budget Management;cities of Appleton,
Winnebago County.(2015 Status.To do Menasha,Neenah,Omro,and
yet) Oshkosh;Village of Winneconne
16. Provide information and offer education to Staff time Departmental Medium X Winnebago County Emergency
make people aware of natural floodplain budget Management;cities of Appleton,
resources and functions and how they can Menasha,Neenah,Omro,and
protect them.(2015 Status:Ongoing) Oshkosh;Village of Winneconne
17. Review and update the"Riverview Lane Staff time Departmental High X Winnebago County Emergency
Emergency Action Plan"as adopted by the budget Management;Winnebago County
Board of County Supervisors on July 16, Planning,Zoning&GIS Department;
1991.(2015 Status.Ongoing) cities of Appleton,Menasha,Neenah,
Omro,and Oshkosh;Village of
Winneconne
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Schedule
Cost Potential 2015 2020
Estimate Funding to to
Im lementation Actions/Strate ies (2015) Source Priority 2019 2024 Responsible Entity
18.Work with DNR to prepare Emergency Staff time Departmental Medium X Winnebago County Planning,Zoning
Action Plans for large dams in the County. budget &GIS Department;owners of dam;
(2015 Status:Ongoing) City of Oshkosh for Armory Detention
dam
19. Further study what the potential hazards Staff time Departmental Medium X Winnebago County Planning,&
are for the critical facilities that are located budget Zoning
in the 100-year floodplain.(2015 Status:
Ongoing)
20.All projects identified in stormwater Specific to Departmental High X X Winnebago County Emergency
management plans that will lessen flooding each budget Management,Local Public Works
should be accomplished when funding is individual Departments,applicable local
available for them.(2015 Status: project jurisdictions
Ongoing)
21. Determine the feasibility and cost Unknown Departmental High X City of Omro
effectiveness of various alternatives to deal budget
with recurrent flooding problems that are
happening in the Sleepy Hollow subdivision
in the City of Omro.(2015 Status:??)
22.Analyze and review ways to retain and Unknown Departmental High X X Town of Algoma
control water in Honey Creek and its budget
tributaries to ensure that excessive volumes
of rain will not flood the SW quarter of the
Town of Algoma.The northern end of the
town near Horse Shoe Road should also be
looked at for ways to reduce flooding.Any
mitigation projects resulting from this
analysis would also allow safer water flows
to Lake Butte des Morts.(2015 Status:
??)
23.Create a Storm Water Assessment for the Unknown Departmental High X Town of Algoma
Town of Algoma.(2015 Status:??) budget
24. Develop a Manitowoc/Brighton Beach Roads Unknown Departmental High X Winnebago County Emergency
Storm Water Project.(2015 Status:??) budget Management,Town of Menasha
Public Works Department
25.Implement specified stormwater mitigation Cost will vary Departmental High Continuous City of Oshkosh
projects enumerated in stormwater by project budget
management plans and studies.(2015
Status:Ongoing)
26.Implement the recommendations for a $1,965,000 Capital budget High X Town of Algoma
regional detention pond system along
Honey Creek(to Lake Butte de Morts)listed
in The Stormwater Management Plan
(Strand,v.7/99).(2015 Status:??)
27. River gauge for the Town of Wolf River Unknown Departmental High X Town of Wolf River
(Fremont)south of Fremont(2015 Status: budget
??)
28. River gauge for the Fox River in Omro Unknown Departmental High X City of Omro
(2015 Status:??) budget
29. Libbey/Nicolet Detention Basin(2015 $3,750,000 Departmental High X City of Oshkosh
Status:Slated for 2016) budget
30.Campbell Creek Westhaven East(2015 $11,382,800 Capital budget High X City of Oshkosh
Status:Dropped from further
consideration,not deemed feasible)
31.Sawyer Creek Westhaven West(2015 $7,562,500 Capital budget High X City of Oshkosh
Status:Dropped from further
consideration,not deemed feasible)
32.Glatz Creek stormwater structures(2015 $2,500,000 Capital budget High X City of Oshkosh
Status:Ongoing)
33.Stringham Creek South Park Ponds(2015 $625,000 Capital budget Medium X City of Oshkosh
Status:??)
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Schedule
Cost Potential 2015 2020
Estimate Funding to to
Im lementation Actions/Strate ies (2015) Source Priority 2019 2024 Responsible Entity
34. Fernau Watershed Detention(2015 $2,750,000 Capital budget High X City of Oshkosh
Status:??)
35.Gallups Creek Flood Study(2015 Status: $60,000 Capital budget High X City of Oshkosh
??)
36.Gallups Creek Detention(2015 Status: $2,500,000 Capital budget High X City of Oshkosh
??)
37.Johnson Creek Flood Study(2015 Status: $50,000 Capital budget High X City of Oshkosh
??)
38.Johnson Creek Detention(2015 Status: $2,500,000 Capital budget Medium X City of Oshkosh
39. Replace the existing four 60-inch culverts $103,000 Capital budget High X Winnebago County Highway
with one 20-foot clear span box culvert or a Department
bridge on County Road N,1/4 mile east of
James Rd.(2015 Status:Ongoing)
40. Revise existing floodplain regulations to Staff time Departmental High X Cities of Appleton,Menasha,Neenah,
ensure they comply with the most recent budget Omro,and Oshkosh;and Village of
(2013)model floodplain regulations Winneconne
developed by the Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources.(NFIP Compliance,
New 2009)
41.West Murdock Avenue Watershed Upgrades $3,250,000 Capital budget Low X City of Oshkosh
(2015 Status:Not done yet)
42. EB4 Thackery Dr.Detention Basin(2015 $315,000 Capital budget High X Town of Algoma
Status:??)
43.WBS—WB4 Hy 21&Leonards Point Rd $650,000 Capital budget High X Town of Algoma
Detention Basin(2015 Status:??)
44.WB2-WB6 Horseshore Road Detention Basin $475,000 Capital budget High X Town of Algoma
(2015 Status:??)
45. Leonards Point Lane Detention Basin(2015 $325,000 Capital budget High X Town of Algoma
Status:??)
46.Oakwood Rd Box Culvert(2015 Status: $200,000 Capital budget High X Town of Algoma
Ongoing-verify)
47. East Reighmoore Rd Flood Prevention $300,000 Capital budget High X Town of Omro
(2015 Status:??)
48.West Reighmoore Rd Flood Prevention $90,000 Capital budget High X Town of Omro
(2015 Status:??)
49.Sammers Bay Culvert for Flood Prevention $25,000 Capital budget High X Town of Omro
(2015 Status:??)
50.Sand Pit Road Culvert Replacement(2015 $150,000 Capital budget High X Town of Omro
Status:??)
51.Youngs Channel Road Flood Proofing(2015 $225,000 Capital budget High X Town of Omro
Status:??)
52.Valley Road Storm Water project(2015 Unknown Capital budget High X Town of Menasha,City of Menasha,
Status:To be done yet) Winnebago Co.Highway
53.Stroebe Island causeway Unknown Capital budget High X Winnebago County Emergency
reconstruction/stabilization(2015 Status, Management,Town of Menasha
budgeted with construction in 2016) Public Works
54.Stormwater diversion and Red Oak Ravine Unknown Capital budget High X Town of Menasha in cooperation with
reconstruction(New 2015) City of Appleton
55. Planning for Green Valley Ditch Flood Unknown Capital budget High X Town of Menasha in cooperation with
Control(New 2015) Town of Neenah
56. Establish a workgroup to evaluate flooding Unknown Departmental High X City of Menasha(public works)
from Seventh Street to Eighth Street from budgets
Grove Street to Melissa Street(New 2015)
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Completed Tasks/Projects
Description Responsible Entity
Review the cost-effectiveness of working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)to review its Winnebago County
community rating.The project should only proceed if it proves to be cost-effective.(#14 in 2009 plan)
Put up"no-wake"signs for boaters on the lakes during times of high-water(#21 in 2009 plan) Winnebago County
County Road N road improvements to stop road flooding and shoulder and ditch washouts near the intersection of Winnebago County
County Road I south of Oshkosh.(#28 in 2009 plan)
Campbell Creek Landmark to Tipler Storm Sewer(#31 in 2009 plan) City of Oshkosh
Campbell Creek Tipler Dry Detention Pond(#33 in 2009 plan) City of Oshkosh
825 North Westfield Street Acquisition/Demolition(#34 in 2009 plan) City of Oshkosh
805-815 North Westfield Street Acquisition/Demolition(#35 in 2009 plan) City of Oshkosh
Campbell Creek Armory Wet Detention Pond(#36 in 2009 plan) City of Oshkosh
1725 Robin Avenue Acquisition/Demolition(#38 in 2009 plan) City of Oshkosh
Glatz Creek Flood Study(#42 in 2009 plan) City of Oshkosh
Sawyer Creek Oakwood Road Detention(#45 in 2009 plan) City of Oshkosh
Fernau Watershed Flood Study(#46 in 2009 plan) City of Oshkosh
Sawyer Creek James Road Area Detention(#52 in 2009 plan) City of Oshkosh
Stringham Creek 1100 West South Park Avenue Detention Ponds (#53 in 2009 plan) City of Oshkosh
Stringham Creek USH 41 Detention Ponds(#54 in 2009 plan) City of Oshkosh
Replace the deteriorating 3 foot x 4 foot concrete box culver under County Road I,just south of Black Wolf Avenue, Winnebago County
with new#54 arch CMP.This would improve the flow of water through the culvert due to the fact that the concrete box
culvert is breaking and has pieces blocking the flow line in it. (#55 in 2009 plan)
Create a Storm Water Assessment for the Town of Menasha.(#69 in 2009 plan) Town of Menasha
Southwood Drive/Wilson Avenue Storm Water project.(#71 in 2009 plan) Town of Menasha
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Goal 2. Tornadoes
Lessen the impacts to Winnebago County residents from the effects of a tornado to the extent feasible and speed recovery following an event.
Objectives
1. Increase public education and awareness of the potential severity of tornadoes.
2. Minimize the amount of time that businesses damaged by a tornado are not operational.
3. Minimize the amount of time it takes to rebuild or restore dwellings damaged by a tornado.
4. Prevent injuries and death from tornadoes.
Policies
1. Bury overhead power and utility lines where feasible as a way to reduce power outages during all types of storm events.
2. Require that mobile homes and manufactured housing are securely anchored in place.
3. Ensure that adequate tornado shelters are available to county residents especially those living in mobile home parks.
4. Include redevelopment objectives in smart growth comprehensive plans to support post-disaster development activities.
5. Continue to support the efforts of weather spotters.
6. Keep the current siren system functioning and in good repair.
7. Encourage residents to obtain NOAA weather radios especially in those areas of the county that are not covered by a siren.
Schedule
Cost Potential 2015 2020
Estimate Funding to to
Im lementation Actions/Strate ies (2015) Source Priority 2019 2024 Responsible Entity
1. Annually,update the contact telephone Staff time Departmental Low X X Winnebago County Emergency
number for each of the shelters.(2015 budget Management;American Red Cross
Status:Ongoing)
2. Conduct a facility survey every three years Staff time Departmental Low X X American Red Cross
of each shelter in the county and update budget
records accordingly.(2015 Status:
Ongoing)
3. Apply for mitigation funding to purchase Staff time Departmental Low X X Winnebago County Emergency
NOAA weather radios for county residents. budget Management; local jurisdictions
(2015 Status:Ongoing)
4. Study the feasibility of and support for Staff time Departmental High X Winnebago County Planning,Zoning
adopting a local regulation which would budget &GIS Department;cities of Appleton,
require new mobile home parks and future Menasha,Neenah,Omro,and
expansions of existing parks to provide for a Oshkosh;and Village of Winneconne
tornado shelter.(2015 Status:Ongoing)
5. Evaluate the need for constructing tornado $100,000 Capital High X Winnebago County Emergency
shelters to serve vulnerable residents and budget, Management; local jurisdictions and
construct facilities where needed(2015 federal other partners as appropriate
Status:Ongoing) matching
grants
6. Maintain the"Ellenbecker"program,a $1,000 Departmental High X Winnebago County Planning,Zoning
geographic database for natural disaster budget &GIS Department;Emergency
events that graphically displays damage Management
areas and automatically calculates financial
impact.(2015 Status:Ongoing)
Co m leted Tasks/Pr o.ects
Description Responsible Entity
Develop and implement strategies for debris management(#5 in 2009 plan) Winnebago County
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Goal 3. Extreme Temperatures(Cold and Heat)
Protect the health of Winnebago County residents from extreme temperature.
Objectives
1. Prevent deaths from extreme temperature.
Policies
1. Encourage volunteers to look after vulnerable individuals,especially the elderly,during times of extreme temperature.
2. Open county and other public facilities with air conditioning as appropriate for public access during periods of extreme heat.
3. Ensure that county residents are aware that there are different forms of assistance to help qualified individuals pay their winter heating costs.
Schedule
Cost Potential 2015 2020
Estimate Funding to to
Im lementation Actions Strate ies 2015 Source Priori 2019 2024 Res onsible Entit
1. Call a meeting of public and nonprofit Staff time Departmental High X X Winnebago County Emergency
organizations that may be able to mobilize a budget Management;Winnebago County
volunteer corps of individuals willing to Human Services;ADVOCAP;cities of
assist vulnerable people during periods of Appleton,Menasha,Neenah,Omro,
extreme temperature.(2015 Status:To and Oshkosh;Village of Winneconne;
do yet) American Red Cross;County and local
health departments
2. Publicise available programs that help $1,000 Departmental Medium Continuous Winnebago County Emergency
residents pay for their utility expenses. budget Management;Winnebago County
(2015 Status:Ongoing) Human Services;ADVOCAP;cities of
Appleton,Menasha,Neenah,Omro,
and Oshkosh;Village of Winneconne;
American Red Cross
3. Maintain the"Ellenbecker"program,a Staff time Departmental High X X Winnebago County Planning,Zoning
geographic database for natural disaster budget &GIS Department;Emergency
events that graphically displays damage Management
areas and automatically calculates financial
impact.(2015 Status:Ongoing)
4. Investigate the possibility of establishing a Staff time Departmental High X Winnebago County Emergency
database of individuals who are vulnerable budget Management;Winnebago County
to extreme temperature and who have Human Services;
voluntarily placed their name on the call list
(New 2015)
Completed Tasks/Projects
Description Responsible Entity
Develop a directory of public buildings that would be open to the public during heat waves.(#1 in 2009 Plan) Winnebago County
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Goal 4. Severe Storms,Hail,&High Winds
Protect and prepare Winnebago County residents from the dangers of extreme weather events.
Objectives
1. Increase public education and awareness of the potential dangers of thunderstorms,snow storms,hail,and windstorms.
Policies
1. Bury overhead power and utility lines where feasible as a way to reduce power outages during all types of storm events.
2. Provide citizens with early storm warnings.
3. Encourage the use of surge protectors on critical electronic equipment in governmental and critical facilities.
4. Work with utility companies to assess and to improve,when necessary,electric service reliability.
5. Work with utility companies to ensure that trees are properly trimmed near utility lines.
Schedule
Cost Potential 2015 2020
Estimate Funding to to
Im lementation Actions/Strate ies (2015) Source Priority 2019 2024 Responsible Entity
1. Continue to update and/or monitor the Staff time Departmental High Continuous Winnebago County Emergency
County's public early warning system and budget Management
network.(2015 Status:Ongoing)
2. Produce and distribute emergency $4,000 Departmental Medium Continuous Winnebago County Emergency
preparedness information related to budget Management;American Red Cross;
thunderstorms,snow storms,hailstorms, cities of Appleton,Menasha,Neenah,
and windstorm hazards.(2015 Status: Omro,and Oshkosh;Village of
Ongoing) Winneconne
3. Identify and pursue funding opportunities to Staff time Departmental Medium Continuous Winnebago County Emergency
develop and implement local and county budget Management;cities of Appleton,
mitigation activities.(2015 Status: Menasha,Neenah,Omro,and
Ongoing) Oshkosh;Village of Winneconne
4. Install lightning grade surge protection $2,500 Departmental Medium X X Winnebago County Information
devices for critical electronic components budget Systems;cities of Appleton,Menasha,
used by government,public service,and Neenah,Omro,and Oshkosh;Village
public safety facilities,such as warning of Winneconne;
systems,control systems,communications,
and computers.(2015 Status:Ongoing)
5. Provide the public with information about $2,000 Departmental Medium Continuous Winnebago County Emergency
proven lightning safety guidelines to reduce budget Management;American Red Cross;
the risk of lightning hazards.(2015 cities of Appleton,Menasha,Neenah,
Status:Ongoing) Omro,and Oshkosh;Village of
Winneconne;National Weather
Service
6. Apply for mitigation funding to purchase $25 to$50 Capital Low Continuous Winnebago County Information
NOAA weather radios for county residents. per radio budget, Systems;cities of Appleton,Menasha,
(2015 Status:To do yet) federal grants Neenah,Omro,and Oshkosh;Village
of Winneconne
7. Maintain the"Ellenbecker"program,a $1,000 Departmental High X Winnebago County Planning,Zoning
geographic database for natural disaster budget &GIS Department;Emergency
events that graphically displays damage Management
areas and automatically calculates financial
impact.(2015 Status:Ongoing)
8. Install a backup generator or a prewired $3,000 to Capital budget Medium X Winnebago County Emergency
hook-up at critical facilities related to public $8,000 per Management;Cities of Appleton,
safety.(2015 Status:To do yet) site Menasha,Neenah,Omro,and
Oshkosh;Village of Winneconne
Completed Tasks/Projects
Description Responsible Entity
Develop and implement strategies for debris management.(#6 in 2009 Plan) Winnebago County
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Winnebago County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan:2015-2019 Executive Summary(Draft)
Goal 5. Drought
Protect the public health,safety,and welfare of Winnebago County residents during periods of drought.
Objectives
1. Decrease water use during periods of drought.
2. Minimize the economic impacts of drought on the local economy.
Policies
1. Encourage water conservation during periods of drought.
2. Impose watering restrictions during periods of extreme drought.
3. Work with multiple agencies to conserve water,provide drought prediction,and provide stream and groundwater monitoring.
4. Work with agencies that can assist with and promote soil health,preserve soil moisture and help to minimize the loss of the crops and topsoil in the
event of a drought.
5. Continue to monitor groundwater levels to identify the status of groundwater resources and trends.
6. Work cooperatively with state agencies and other levels of government in developing appropriate strategies on a regional basis.
7. Provide water for livestock when the needs of humans have been or are being met.
Schedule
Cost Potential 2015 2020
Estimate Funding to to
Im lementation Actions/Strate ies (2015) Source Priority 2019 2024 Responsible Entity
1. Create an ordinance to prioritize or control Staff time Departmental High X County Board;cities of Appleton,
water use during drought conditions.(2015 budget Menasha,Neenah,Omro,and
Status:To do yet) Oshkosh;Village of Winneconne
2. Maintain the"Ellenbecker"program,a $1,000 Departmental High X Winnebago County Planning,Zoning
geographic database for natural disaster budget &GIS Department;Emergency
events that graphically displays damage Management
areas and automatically calculates financial
impact.(2015 Status:Ongoing)
Completed Tasks/Projects
Description Responsible Entity
Provide public education about the potential severity of drought events(#2 in 2009 plan) Winnebago County
Develop a set of procedures for water distribution during drought to those in need.(#3 in 2009 plan) Winnebago County
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Winnebago County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan:2015-2019 Executive Summary(Draft)
Goal 6. Wildland Fire
Protect structures and residents in Winnebago County from the hazard of uncontrolled wildfire.
Objectives
1. Decrease the number of wildland fires occurring in the county.
2. Decrease the number of acres burned from wildland fires.
3. Increase public education.
Policies
1. Support the use of controlled burns as a way of reducing the threat of dangerous wildland fires.
2. Enhance emergency services to increase the efficiency of wildfire response and recovery activities.
3. Keep track of wildfire events in the County to better document the extent and location of these events.
Schedule
Cost Potential 2015 2020
Estimate Funding to to
Im lementation Actions/Strate ies 2015 Source Priori 2019 2024 Res onsible En tit
1. Apply for federal and state grants to Staff time Departmental High X X Local fire departments
enhance the capability of local fire budget
departments.(2015 Status:To do yet)
2. Provide education to county and Staff time Departmental Medium X Winnebago County Emergency
municipality personnel about federal cost- budget Management;Winnebago County
share and grant programs,Fire Protection Planning,Zoning&GIS Department
Agreements,and other related federal
programs so the full array of assistance
available to local agencies is understood.
(2015 Status:Ongoing)
3. Develop a database to keep track of wildfire $500 Departmental Medium X Winnebago County Emergency
events in the County.(2015 Status: budget Management;cities of Appleton,
Ongoing) Menasha,Neenah,Omro,and
Oshkosh;Village of Winneconne
4. Maintain the"Ellenbecker"program,a $1,000 Departmental High X Winnebago County Planning,Zoning
geographic database for natural disaster budget &GIS Department;Emergency
events that graphically displays damage Management
areas and automatically calculates financial
impact.(2015 Status:Ongoing)
Completed Tasks/Projects
Description Responsible Entity
Study the feasibility of and support for adopting a local burning permit program at the Town level. (#3 in 2009 plan) Winnebago County
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Winnebago County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan:2015-2019 Executive Summary(Draft)
Goal 7. Public Education
Provide the public with the education to adequately respond to natural hazards including dam failure,flooding,ice shoves,dense fog,tornadoes,hailstorms,
winter storms,extreme temperature,drought,and wildland fire.(Revision 2009)
Objectives
1. Provide the necessary facilities and equipment to maintain a high quality of fire and police protection and emergency medical services throughout
Winnebago County.
2. Strengthen emergency service preparedness and response by enhancing public education throughout the County.
Policies
1. Work with nongovernmental organizations(youth,service,professional,religious)to promote mitigation education and awareness.
2. Look for multiple and varied opportunities to disseminate educational information to county residents.
Schedule
Cost Potential 2015 2020
Estimate Funding to to
Im lementation Actions/Strate ies (2015) Source Priority 2019 2024 Responsible Entity
1. Continue providing community disaster Staff time Departmental Medium X X Winnebago County Emergency
education presentations to citizens,public budget Management;American Red Cross
agencies,private property owners,
businesses,and schools.(2015 Status:
Ongoing)
2. Keep the County's website up-to-date and Staff time Departmental Medium Continuous Winnebago County Emergency
continue to provide hazard related budget Management and Information
information that is easily accessible.(2015 Systems
Status:Ongoing)
3. Work with the schools within the County to Staff time Departmental Medium X X Winnebago County Emergency
promote hazard mitigation education and budget Management;American Red Cross
awareness and discuss ways to better
integrate mitigation into the curriculum.
(2015 Status:Ongoing)
4. Identify,improve,and sustain collaborative Staff time Departmental Medium X Winnebago County Emergency
programs focusing on the real estate and budget Management;American Red Cross;
insurance industries,public and private cities of Appleton,Menasha,Neenah,
sector organizations,and individuals to Omro,and Oshkosh;Village of
avoid activity that increases risk to natural Winneconne
hazards.(2015 Status.To do yet)
5. Continue to work with the Winnebago Staff time Departmental Medium X X Winnebago County Emergency
County Public-Private Partnership,Inc.to budget Management
provide educational resources.(2015
Status:To do yet)
6. Maintain the"Ellenbecker"program,a Staff time Departmental Medium X Winnebago County Planning,Zoning
geographic database for natural disaster budget &GIS Department;Winnebago
events that graphically displays damage County Emergency Management
areas and automatically calculates financial
impact.(2015 Status:Ongoing)
Completed Tasks/Projects
Description Responsible Entity
Create displays for use at public events(health fair,public awareness day,county fair,school events,and community Winnebago County
events).(#2 in 2009 plan)
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