The town of monson local natural hazards mitigation plan update
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THE TOWN OF MONSON LOCAL NATURAL HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE Adopted by the Monson Board of Selectmen on __________ Prepared by: The Monson Natural Hazards Mitigation Planning Committee With technical assistance provided by the Pioneer Valley Panning Commission with funding received from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) via the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThe Monson Board of Selectmen extends special thanks to the Monson Natural Hazards Mitigation Planning Committee: Evan Brassard, Town Administrator Dan Laroche, Town Planner John Morrell, Highway Surveyor/Tree Warden Steve Kozloski, Chief of Police Larent R. McDonald, Fire Chief
1: PLANNING PROCESS 5 Introduction 5 Hazard Mitigation Workgroup 5 Participation by Public and Neighboring Communities 6 Select Board Meeting 7
Community Setting 8 Infrastructure 8 Natural Resources 11 Forest covers almost 76% of the Town’s land area. As of 2014, approximately 58 privately owned parcels totaling approximately 1,500 acres are enrolled in the Chapter 61 tax abatement program, which means that they are actively managed for forestry.Development 15
Natural Hazard Analysis Methodology 17 Floods 21 Severe Snowstorms and Ice Storms 27 Hurricanes 31 Severe Thunderstorms / Wind / Tornadoes 34 Wildfire / Brushfire 37 Earthquakes 41 Dam Failures 45 Drought 51 Extreme Temperatures 54 Other Hazards 57 4: CRITICAL FACILITIES 58 Facility Classification 58 Category 1 – Emergency Response Services 59 Category 2 – Non Emergency Response Facilities 60 Category 3 – Facilities/Populations to Protect 61 Category 4 – Potential Resources 63 5: Current MITIGATION STRATEGIES 64 Overview of Mitigation Capabilities by Hazard 65 Existing Mitigation Capabilities and Strategies 71 Deleted or Completed Mitigation Strategies 73 Previously Identified and New Strategies 75 Prioritized Implementation Plan 75 Prioritization Methodology 75 Cost Estimates 76 Project Timeframe 77
Appendix A – Technical Resources 84 Appendix B – Documentation of the Planning Process 89 Appendix C – List of Acronyms 91 Appendix D – Past & Potential Hazards/Critical Facilities Map 92 Appendix E – Development Regulations and Policies for Mitigating Hazards in Monson 93 Flooding 93 Severe Snowstorms/Ice Storms 107 Hurricanes & Tropical Storms 108 Tornadoes 110 Wildfires/Brushfires 112 Earthquakes 112 Dam Failures 114
1: PLANNING PROCESSIntroductionThe Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) define natural hazard mitigation as any sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from natural hazards such as flooding, storms, high winds, hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, and similar occurrences. Mitigation efforts undertaken by communities help minimize damages to public buildings and infrastructure, such as water supplies, sewers and utility transmission lines, as well as private property and natural, cultural and historic resources. Pre-disaster mitigation planning, including this effort by the Town of Monson and the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, is a proactive process. Pre-disaster planning emphasizes actions that can be taken before a natural disaster occurs. Future property damage and loss of life can be reduced or prevented by a mitigation program that adequately addresses the unique geography, demography, economy, and land use of a community within the context of each of the specific potential natural hazards that may threaten a community. Preparing a local natural hazards mitigation plan before a disaster happens can save the community money and will facilitate post-disaster funding. Costly repairs or replacement of buildings and infrastructure, as well as the high cost of providing emergency services and rescue/recovery operations, can be avoided or significantly lessened if a community implements the mitigation measures detailed in the Plan. FEMA requires that a community adopt a pre-disaster mitigation plan as a condition for mitigation funding. For example, the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (FMA), and the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program are programs with this requirement. Hazard Mitigation WorkgroupIn 2015, the Town of Monson completed an update of their 2007 Hazard Mitigation Plan, in collaboration with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. All portions of the plan were reviewed and updated as necessary. Planning for hazard mitigation in Monson involved a five-member workgroup: Evan Brassard, Town Administrator Dan Laroche, Town Planner John Morrell, Highway Surveyor/Tree Warden Steve Kozloski, Chief of Police Larent R. McDonald, Fire Chief The hazard mitigation planning process for the Town included the following tasks:
The key product of this process is the development of an Action Plan with a Prioritized Implementation Schedule. Workgroup MeetingsMeetings of the Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee, all of which took place at Town Hall, were held on the dates listed below. Agendas for each meeting are included in Appendix B. September 16, 2016 Review of Hazard Mitigation Planning process, Planning Process chapter, Local Profile chapter, hazard identification analysis. September 30, 2015 Review of critical facilities and infrastructure map, current mitigation strategies and the status of each strategy, evaluated effectiveness of current strategies, and determined potential changes to current mitigation strategies. October 15, 2015 Discussion of new proposed mitigation strategies for addressing hazards, including estimating the cost of each strategy, the responsible entity, a timeline for completion, and the priority of each strategy. December 9, 2015 Continued discussion of new mitigation strategies, and discussion of process for adoption and maintenance of the plan, procedures for routine updates, and a review of the overall plan and all sections. Agendas and sign-in sheets for each meeting can be found in Appendix B. While not all members of the Hazard Mitigation Committee were able to attend each meeting, all members collaborated on the plan and were updated on progress by fellow Committee members after meetings occurred as necessary. Participation by Public and Neighboring CommunitiesTwo public planning sessions were held as part of the development of the plan – on October 22, 2015, and December 9, 2015. Both meetings occurred after the Hazard Mitigation Workgroup had provided input on hazards and mitigation strategies relevant to the community. Notice of both public meetings was posted at Town Hall in compliance with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ open meeting law. Public meeting agendas and notices can be found in Appendix B. On _________, the Town issued a press release to all area media outlets to inform the public that a draft of the Monson Hazard Mitigation Plan had had been placed on the Town website. The release also indicated that hard copies were available at Town Hall and that all residents, businesses and other concerned parties of Monson and adjacent communities were encouraged to comment on the plan. Citizens from adjacent municipalities were encouraged to comment on Monson’s plan. The press release and a screen shot of Monson’s website showing the link to the press release can be found in Appendix B. Public participation will be a critical component of the Hazard Mitigation Plan maintenance process. The Hazard Mitigation Committee will hold all meetings in accordance with Massachusetts open meeting laws. Select Board MeetingIn 2013, the Select Board agreed to begin the process of updating the Town’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. Once the plan was provisionally approved by FEMA, the Select Board held a public hearing on the plan and adopted it on ______. Directory: sites -> default -> files files -> Answer True False 2 points Question 2 files -> Northern England’s set-jetting locations files -> Nstructions for Acquiring Excess Equipment online, through the 1033 Program files -> Occupational health and safety files -> The Black Panther Party’s Ten Point Program files -> International programs roel profile files -> Fermi Questions a guide for Teachers, Students, and Event Supervisors Lloyd Abrams, Ph. D. DuPont Company, cr&D/ccas experimental Station Wilmington, de 19880 files -> Personal Information Name: Maha Al-Ammari Nationality: Saudi Relationship Status Download 0.75 Mb. Share with your friends:
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