A Little Less Conversation a Little More ACTION! Louie Greenwell, GISP, CFM T&M Associates Carey Johnson KY Division of Water

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1 A Little Less Conversation a Little More ACTION! Louie Greenwell, GISP, CFM T&M Associates Carey Johnson KY Division of Water

2 Topics Covered It s all about ACTION! Kentucky s plan for delivering actions that reduce risk

3 Risk MAP Actions, and You Actions are vital to Risk MAP success FEMA Headquarters and Regions are measured Kentucky is a partner Focused on the outcome not the metric Get out in front and develop a strategy

4 Action Strategy VISION SESSIONS PARTICIPATION FRAMEWORK IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY Meet with various stakeholders Ask a lot of questions Cast a wide net Role in a Risk MAP project Contributions towards actions Inputs and outputs Who What When How

5 Visioning Sessions Part 1 Provide examples of effective actions What worked well? What were the political, environmental, financial conditions at the time? How were actions accomplished? What were the challenges? How were those addressed?

6 Feedback Received EXAMPLES OF EFFECTIVE ACTIONS Structure acquisition/buyouts/relocation Stream improvements Flood forecasting Green infrastructure Permeable pavement Rain gardens Green streets CSO separation Dam mitigation

7 Success Factors Recent disaster or major flood event Local/State funding alternatives Local champion/sponsor Popular to be green Compliance Political support Interagency cooperation Risk was obvious to property owners Linkage to other efforts (roads, CSO)

8 Visioning Sessions Part 2 Provide examples of failed attempts What didn t work so well? What were the political, environmental, financial conditions at the time? What were the barriers?

9 Perceived Factors People forget about the flood Sense of heritage / tradition Politicians are like fruit flies Ignorance Economics vs public safety Multiple agencies responsible for flooding, storm water, etc. Disagreement on priorities Not enough data Time delays loss of momentum

10 Creating the Culture CULTURE FOR SUCCESSFUL ACTIONS You have their attention Local champion(s) Funding source Understanding of risk Alignment with community goals Good projects Sense of urgency There is a plan Partners are in agreement

11 Participation Framework Identify partners Define responsibilities Encourages ownership

12 Identified Partners FEMA KY Division of Water CTP KY Division of Water Floodplain Management KY Division of Water Dam Safety KY Emergency Management US Army Corps NRCS USGS Other Federal Agencies KY Transportation Cabinet KY Department for Local Government KY Area Development Districts Other KY Agencies Local Communities

13 Project Categories 01 Projects that reduce the size or shape of the flood hazard (basin, floodwall, channel realignment) 02 Projects that reduce the risk or impact of the hazard on life & property (property acquisition, elevation, flood proofing) 03 Policies or regulations that protect life and property from flooding (higher regulatory standards, development overlays, etc) 04 Outreach to residents and businesses that may be at risk of flooding (signage, mailings, etc)

14 Project Phases & Activities Phases Technical Planning Funding Implementation Activities Identify Projects Provide Data & Analysis Mitigation Planning Technical Assistance Benefit Cost Analysis Regulatory Compliance Mitigation Plan Update Grant Writing Support Grant Review/Approval Grant Administration Project Execution Operations & Maintenance

15 WHO S ON FIRST?!

16 R A C Responsible to perform the activity (at least one) Accountable/Approval that the activity was performed (only one) Consulted with (two way communication) I Mitigation Project Category Phase Task/Activity Local Flood Hazard Reduction Projects (Detention, Channel Realignments, Levees, etc.) Informed (one way communication) Technical Planning Funding Implementation FEMA / KDOW CTP KDOW Floodplain Management KDOW Dam Safety FEMA / KYEM USACE NRCS USGS OFA* OKA KYTC Dept Local Gov't Identify Projects R R R C R R R R R R R A Provide Data & Analysis R R R C R R R R R C C A Mitigation Planning Technical Assistance R C I R I I I I I I R A Benefit Cost Analysis R C C C C C C C C I R A Regulatory Compliance C C C C C C C C C I R A Mitigation Plan Update C C C A I I I I I I R R Grant Writing Support R I I R I I I I I C R A Grant Review/Approval C I I A I I I I I I C C Grant Administration I I I R I I I I I C R A Project Execution C C C C C C C C C C R A Operations & Maintenance I I I I I I I I I I I A ADDs Local Community Local Risk Reduction Projects (Structure Acquisition, Elevation, Floodproofing, etc.) Technical Planning Funding Implementation Identify Projects R R R C C C C C C R R A Provide Data & Analysis R R R C C C C C C C C A Mitigation Planning Technical Assistance R C I R I I I I I I R A Benefit Cost Analysis R C C C C C C C C I R A Regulatory Compliance C C C C C C C C C I R A Mitigation Plan Update C C C A I I I I I I R R Grant Writing Support R I I R I I I I I C R A Grant Review/Approval C I I A I I I I I I C C Grant Administration I I I R I I I I I C R A Project Execution C C C C C C C C C C R A Operations & Maintenance I I I I I I I I I I I A Local Policy (Higher Standards, Development Overlays, Outreach, etc.) Technical & Planning Implementation Identify Project R R R C R R R R R R R A Develop Policy/Ordinance/Regulation C C C C C C C C C R R A Develop Outreach Materials R R R R C C C C C C R A Conduct Outreach R R R R R R R R R R R A Adopt Policy I I I I I I I I I C C A Regulatory Enforcement C R C I C I I C C C C A

17 Implementation Strategy When? Who? What? How?

18 Implementation Strategies Make flooding relevant Community Engagement Continuous, not one & done Foster the right culture What gets measured Ask the right questions Leverage existing relationships Risk MAP life cycle & beyond Everyone has a role Measure the outcomes

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