According to the U.S. Census, the 2010 population for the Town was 4,024.

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1 9.8 Town of Greene This section presents the jurisdictional annex for the Town of Greene Hazard Mitigation Plan Point of Contact The following individuals have been identified as the hazard mitigation plan s primary and alternate points of contact. Primary Point of Contact Michael Wheelock, Code Enforcement Officer PO Box 129, Greene, NY Ext. 4 greenecode@nygreene.com Alternate Point of Contact Nick Drew, Highway Superintendent PO Box 129 Greene, NY Municipal Profile This section provides a summary of the community. Population According to the U.S. Census, the 2010 population for the Town was 4,024. Location The Town of Greene is comprised of 75.6 square miles in the southwest corner of Chenango County, NY, approximately 20 miles north of Binghamton and twenty miles south of Norwich. The Chenango River intersects the town, flowing from north to south. The Town of Greene borders Broome County to the south and west. Brief History Part of the land now occupied by the Town of Greene was purchased from the Oneida and Tuscarora Indians. The first outside settler arrived in the Town of Greene in The settlement was originally called Hornby, but in 1806, US Government renamed the settlement to Greene, in honor of General Nathaniel Greene. In 1842 the Village of Greene was incorporated, separating itself, politically from the town. The Town was also incorporated in Early commercial development was enhanced by the Chenango Canal constructed in 1837 and eventually replaced by the railroad. Over the last 50 years the town has evolved from a primarily agricultural economy to a manufacturing economy. Governing Body Format The Town of Greene is governed by a Town Board, consisting of the Town Supervisor, and four Councilpersons. This governing body will assume responsibility for adoption and implementation of this plan. Growth/Development Trends Leatherstocking Natural Gas Proposed pipeline from Bainbridge to Greene, NY following NYS Route 206. This project has the support of Empire State Development with the anchor customer being the Raymond Corporation. The Village of Greene, portions of the town and customers along route 206 would all receive natural gas supply. Construction is contingent upon construction of the Constitution Pipeline. DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New York 9.8-1

2 The County development database identifies the 2009 commercial construction of a Dollar General store within the NFIP 500-year flood zone. The Town did not identify any further major residential/commercial development or major infrastructure development to occur in the next five years Natural Hazard Event History Specific to the Municipality Chenango County has a history of natural and non-natural hazard events as detailed in Volume I, Section 5.0 of this plan. A summary of historical events is provided in each of the hazard profiles and includes a chronology of events that have affected the County and its municipalities. The table below presents a summary of natural events that have occurred to indicate the range and impact of natural hazard events in the community. Information regarding specific damages is included if available based on reference material or local sources. Table Hazard Event History FEMA Dates of Event Event Type Declaration # (If Applicable) County Designated? Summary of Damages/Losses June 26 - July 4, 2013 Severe Storms and Flooding DR-4129 Yes - PA Yes September 7-11, 2011 Tropical Storm Lee DR-4031 EM-3341 Yes - IA, PA Yes August 26 September DR-4020 Hurricane Irene 5, 2011 EM-3328 No Yes Severe Storms, Flooding, April 26 May 8, 2011 Tornado and Straight Line DR-1993 Yes - PA Yes Winds August 8-10, 2009 Severe Storms and Flooding DR-1857 Yes - PA Yes November 16-17, 2006 Severe Storms and Flooding DR 1670 Yes - IA, PA Yes June 26 July 10, 2006 Severe Storms and Flooding DR 1650 Yes - IA, PA Yes Notes: EM Emergency Declaration (FEMA) FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency DR Major Disaster Declaration (FEMA) IA Individual Assistance N/A Not applicable PA Public Assistance Hazard Vulnerabilities and Ranking The hazard profiles in Section 5.0 of this plan have detailed information regarding each plan participant s vulnerability to the identified hazards. The following summarizes the hazard vulnerabilities and their ranking in the Town of Greene. For additional vulnerability information relevant to this jurisdiction, refer to Section 5.0. Hazard Risk/Vulnerability Risk Ranking The table below summarizes the hazard risk/vulnerability rankings of potential hazards for Town of Greene. Table Hazard Risk/Vulnerability Risk Ranking Hazard type Estimate of Potential Dollar Losses to Structures Vulnerable to the Hazard a Probability of Occurrence c Risk Ranking Score (Probability x Impact) Hazard Ranking b DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New York 9.8-2

3 Hazard type Estimate of Potential Dollar Losses to Structures Vulnerable to the Hazard a Probability of Occurrence c Risk Ranking Score (Probability x Impact) Hazard Ranking b Drought Damage estimate not available Occasional 14 Medium Extreme Temperature Damage estimate not available Frequent 30 Medium Flood 1% Annual Chance: $13,835,000 Frequent 18 Medium 100-Year MRP: $0 Severe Storm 500-year MRP: $108,439 Frequent 48 High Annualized: $1,148 Winter Storm 1% GBS: $0 5% GBS: $0 Frequent 48 High Wildfire Estimated Value in the WUI: $251,671,000 Occasional 28 Medium Infestation Damage estimate not available Frequent 39 Low Natural Gas Damage estimate not available Frequent 21 Medium a. Building damage ratio estimates based on FEMA (August 2001) b. The valuation of general building stock and loss estimates was based on the custom inventory developed for Chenango County and probabilistic modeling results and exposure analysis as discussed in Section 5. c. Frequent = Hazard event is likely to occur within 25 years. Occasional = Hazard event is likely to occur within 100 years Rare = Hazard event is not likely to occur within 100 years d. The estimated potential losses for Severe Storm are from the HAZUS-MH probabilistic hurricane wind model results. See footnote c. GBS = General building stock MRP = Mean return period RCV = Replacement cost value National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Summary The following table summarizes the NFIP statistics for the municipality. Table NFIP Summary Municipality # Policies (1) # Claims (Losses) (1) Total Loss Payments (2) # Rep. Loss Prop. (1) # Severe Rep. Loss Prop. (1) # Policies in the 1% Flood Boundary (3) Town of Greene $1,303, Source: FEMA Region 2, 2014 (1) Policies, claims, repetitive loss and severe repetitive loss statistics provided by FEMA Region 2, and are current as of April 30, Please note the total number of repetitive loss properties includes the severe repetitive loss properties. The number of claims represents claims closed by 4/30/2014. (2) Total building and content losses from the claims file provided by FEMA Region 2. (3) The policies inside and outside of the flood zones is based on the latitude and longitude provided by FEMA Region 2 in the policy file. Notes: FEMA noted that where there is more than one entry for a property, there may be more than one policy in force or more than one GIS possibility. A zero percentage denotes less than 1/100th percentage and not zero damages or vulnerability as may be the case Critical Facilities The table below presents HAZUS-MH estimates of the damage and loss of use to critical facilities in the community as a result of a 1-percent annual chance flood event. Table Potential Flood Losses to Critical Facilities Name Municipality Type Exposure Potential Loss from 1% Flood Event DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New York 9.8-3

4 1% Event Percent Structure Damage Percent Content Damage Brisben Fire Company Greene (T) Fire X Days to 100- Percent (2) Source: HAZUS-MH 2.1 (1) HAZUS-MH 2.1 provides a general indication of the maximum restoration time for 100% operations. Clearly, a great deal of effort is needed to quickly restore essential facilities to full functionality; therefore this will be an indication of the maximum downtime (HAZUS-MH 2.1 User Manual). (2) In some cases, a facility may be located in the DFIRM flood hazard boundary; however HAZUS did not calculate potential loss. This may be because the depth of flooding does not amount to any damages to the structure according to the depth damage function used in HAZUS for that facility type. Note: NA = Not applicable; NP = Not provided by HAZUS; x = Facility located within the DFIRM boundary. - = No results generated in HAZUS. Please note it is assumed the wells have electrical equipment and openings are three-feet above grade. Other Vulnerabilities Identified by Municipality Our roads have suffered extensive damage in past storms, stream bank erosion and placement of gravel and other debris in unwanted locations on private & public land. No Loss of life or injury Capability Assessment This section identifies the following capabilities of the local jurisdiction: Planning and regulatory capability Administrative and technical capability Fiscal capability Community classification National Flood Insurance Program Integration of Mitigation Planning into Existing and Future Planning Mechanisms Planning and Regulatory Capability The table below summarizes the regulatory tools that are available to the municipality. Table Planning and Regulatory Tools Tool / Program (code, ordinance, plan) Do you have this? (Y/N) Authority (local, county, state, federal) Building Code Y Local Dept. /Agency Responsible Town Code Enforcement Code Citation and Comments (Code Chapter, date of adoption, name of plan, explanation of authority, etc.) Local 10/8/75 NYS Uniform Code 2003, 2007 Building Permit Procedure (10/8/75) Zoning Ordinance Y Local Subdivision Ordinance Y Local Planning / Code Local 5/28/86 Flood Damage Prevention Code Adopted April, 1987; amended Sept. Y Federal, State, Local Ordinance (per NFIP) Enforcement 2010 State mandated BFE+2 for single and NFIP- Freeboard Y State, Local types. Code two-family residential construction, Enforcement BFE+1 for all other construction NFIP- Cumulative Substantial Damages N Local Growth Management Y Local DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New York 9.8-4

5 Tool / Program (code, ordinance, plan) Do you have this? (Y/N) Authority (local, county, state, federal) Dept. /Agency Responsible Code Citation and Comments (Code Chapter, date of adoption, name of plan, explanation of authority, etc.) Stormwater Management Town Planning / Subdivision Regulations(5/28/86)/ Y Local, State Plan/Ordinance NYSDEC NYSDEC Permits Comprehensive Plan / Master Plan Y Local Town Planning Adopted 6/12/07 Capital Improvements Plan Y Local Site Plan Review Requirements Y Local Town Planning Adopted 4/16/86 Habitat Conservation Plan N Economic Development Plan N Emergency Response Plan Y Local Greene Fire District / County State Mandates EMS Post Disaster Recovery Plan Y Local Chenango County EMS Chenango County EMS Post Disaster Recovery Ordinance N Real Estate Disclosure req. Y State mandated Other (e.g. steep slope ordinance, local waterfront revitalization plan) Y Local Town Government Junkyard Mobile Home Refuse Sanitary Telecommunications (1) Chenango County Planning Commission has review authority on certain actions. If they disapprove an action, local Zoning Board can approve with a greater majority and present findings. (2) NYS Subdivision laws provide a general framework, but allow room for local ordinances and interpretation. Administrative and Technical Capability The table below summarizes potential staff and personnel resources available to the Town of Greene. Table Administrative and Technical Capabilities Staff/ Personnel Resources Planner(s) or Engineer(s) with knowledge of land development and land management practices Engineer(s) or Professional(s) trained in construction practices related to buildings and/or infrastructure Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards Available (Y or N) Department/ Agency/Position Y Y Y County Planning and Development Contracted as necessary County Planning and Development NFIP Floodplain Administrator Y Michael Wheelock, Code Enforcement Officer Surveyor(s) Y Contracted as necessary Personnel skilled or trained in GIS applications Y County Planning and Development Scientist familiar with natural hazards in the County. Y Chenango County Soil and Water Emergency Manager Y Chenango County Emergency Management Grant Writer(s) Y County Planning and Development, Cornell Cooperative Extension Staff with expertise or training in benefit/cost analysis Y Contracted as necessary DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New York 9.8-5

6 Fiscal Capability The table below summarizes financial resources available to the Town of Greene. Table Fiscal Capabilities Financial Resources Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Capital Improvements Project Funding Authority to Levy Taxes for specific purposes User fees for water, sewer, gas or electric service Impact Fees for homebuyers or developers of new development/homes Incur debt through general obligation bonds Incur debt through special tax bonds Incur debt through private activity bonds Withhold public expenditures in hazard-prone areas Federal and State grant programs (e.g. FEMA, NYS DHSES, NYSDEC) Other Accessible or Eligible to Use (Yes/No/Don t Know) Yes Yes Yes w/referendum Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Community Classifications The table below summarizes classifications for community program available to the Town of Greene. Table Community Classifications Program Classification Date Classified Community Rating System (CRS) NP N/A Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) Public Protection Storm Ready NP N/A Firewise NP N/A N/A = Not applicable. NP = Not participating. - = Unavailable. TBD = To be determined. The classifications listed above relate to the community s ability to provide effective services to lessen its vulnerability to the hazards identified. These classifications can be viewed as a gauge of the community s capabilities in all phases of emergency management (preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation) and are used as an underwriting parameter for determining the costs of various forms of insurance. The CRS class applies to flood insurance while the BCEGS and Public Protection classifications apply to standard property insurance. CRS classifications range on a scale of 1 to 10 with class 1 being the best possible classification, and class 10 representing no classification benefit. Firewise classifications include a higher classification when the subject property is located beyond 1000 feet of a creditable fire hydrant and is within 5 road miles of a recognized Fire Station. TBD TBD Criteria for classification credits are outlined in the following documents: The Community Rating System Coordinators Manual The Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule The ISO Mitigation online ISO s Public Protection website at DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New York 9.8-6

7 The National Weather Service Storm Ready website at The National Firewise Communities website at National Flood Insurance Program The following section provides details on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as implemented within the municipality: NFIP Floodplain Administrator: Mike Wheelock, Code Enforcement Official Program and Compliance History The Town of Greene joined the NFIP in April, 1987, and is currently an active member of the NFIP. The current effective Flood Insurance Rate Maps are dated November 26, The community s Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (FDPO) was last updated on September 9, As of April, 2014 there are 28 policies in force, insuring $3.5 million of property with total annual insurance premiums of $18,816. The Town assumes they are in good standing in the NFIP. The current NFIP Floodplain Administrator has no knowledge of when the last CAV was performed. Loss History and Mitigation Since 1978, 45 claims have been paid totaling $ 1,303,946. As of April, 2014 there is 6 Repetitive Loss and no Severe Repetitive Loss properties in the community. Substantial Damage estimates are completed by the floodplain administrator. Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee damaged approximately 50 homes. Of the 50 homes damaged, only one received a Substantial Damage determination. Based on damage sustained during recent events, HMGP funding through FEMA has resulted in home elevations. Mitigation actions taken by property owners have included the elevation of homes and utility infrastructure. Funding sources to support mitigation actions have included HMGP funds or NFIP payouts. Planning and Regulatory Capabilities Floodplain management regulations and ordinances within the Town of Greene meet both FEMA and New York State minimum requirements. There is currently an effort being made to get a regulation pass regarding the Repetitive Loss Clause for ICC and placing a ban on further development within the 100 year floodplain. Administrative and Technical Capabilities The community FDPO identifies Code Enforcement Officer as the local NFIP Floodplain Administrator, currently Mike Wheelock, for which floodplain administration is an auxiliary duty. Mike Wheelock is the sole individual responsible for floodplain management. Duties and responsibilities of the Code Enforcement Official/ NFIP Administrator includes permit reviews, inspections, damage assessments, and record keeping. An inventory of properties that have been flood damaged and/or where property owners have expressed an interest in mitigation are kept by the Town. DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New York 9.8-7

8 Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee damaged approximately 50 homes. Of the 50 homes damaged, only one received a Substantial Damage determination. Mike Wheelock, feels he is adequately supported and trained to fulfill his responsibilities as the municipal floodplain administrator. He conducts extensive additional research to increase his knowledge base of floodplain management. Mike Wheelock is not a certified in floodplain management but attends regular continuing education programs. Public Education and Outreach Following a flood event, the floodplain administrator visits damaged homes and conducts a walk through with the property owners. During this visit, he provides recommendations on advice on next steps to take and begin to recover. Actions to Strengthen the Program Barriers to running an effective floodplain management program include attaining support from the Board of Trustees on topics such as creating an education program and creating a new regulation for Repetitive Loss properties. There has been resistance from the Board of Trustees on both of these topics, making it difficult to have a truly effective floodplain management program. Additional training and information on both floodplain management and the Community Rating System (CRS) would be welcomed. At this time, the Town of Greene is not a CRS community. Integration of Hazard Mitigation into Existing and Future Planning Mechanisms For a community to succeed in reducing long-term risk, hazard mitigation must be integrated into the day-today local government operations. As part of this planning effort, each community was surveyed to obtain a better understanding of their community s progress in plan integration. A summary is provided below. In addition, the community identified specific integration activities that will be incorporated into municipal procedures. Regulatory and Enforcement (Ordinances) Floodplain management regulations and ordinances within the Town of Greene meet both FEMA and New York State minimum requirements. There is currently an effort being made to get a regulation pass regarding the Repetitive Loss Clause for ICC and placing a ban on further development within the 100 year floodplain. Operational and Administration The Town will consider local participation in specific county-led mitigation programs and initiatives Mitigation Strategy and Prioritization This section discusses past mitigations actions and status, describes proposed hazard mitigation initiatives, and prioritization. Past Mitigation Initiative Status The following table indicates progress on the community s mitigation strategy identified in the 2008 Plan. Actions that are carried forward as part of this plan update are included in the following subsection in its own table with prioritization. Previous actions that are now on-going programs and capabilities are indicated as such in the following table and may also be found under Capability Assessment presented previously in this annex. DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New York 9.8-8

9 Table Past Mitigation Initiative Status Description Status Review Comments TOG-1: Replace culvert at Palmiter/Raleigh Rd with a larger unit to increase capacity to Completed accommodate severe storm/flooding events. TOG-2: Birdsall Brook Channel Repair Completed TOG-3: Replace culvert at Vosburg Road Culvert with a larger unit to increase capacity to accommodate severe storm/flooding events. TOG-4: Mill Brook Channel Repair TOG-5: Replace culvert at Foster Hill with a larger unit to increase capacity to accommodate severe storm/flooding events TOG-6: Purchase a backup generator for the Town Highway Garage TOG-7: Consider participation in incentive-based programs such as CRS TOG-8: Support County-wide initiatives identified in Section 9.1, Volume II of this Plan. Completed No progress lack of funding Completed No progress lack of funding No progress limited policy base may not justify the cost to the municipality This initiative is being carried forward in the updated mitigation strategy. This initiative is being carried forward in the updated mitigation strategy. A modified version of this initiative is being carried forward, identifying local participation in specific county-led mitigation programs and initiatives. A modified version of this initiative is being carried forward, identifying local participation in specific county-led mitigation programs and initiatives. Completed Mitigation Initiatives not Identified in the Previous Mitigation Strategy The Town has not identified any completed mitigation initiatives that were not included in the previous County HMP. Proposed Hazard Mitigation Initiatives for the Plan Update The Town of Greene identified mitigation initiatives they would like to pursue in the future. Some of these initiatives may be previous actions carried forward for this plan update. These initiatives are dependent upon available funding (grants and local match availability) and may be modified or omitted at any time based on the occurrence of new hazard events and changes in municipal priorities. Table identifies the municipality s updated local mitigation strategy. As discussed in Section 6, 14 evaluation/prioritization criteria are used to complete the prioritization of mitigation initiatives. For each new mitigation action, a numeric rank is assigned (-1, 0, or 1) for each of the 14 evaluation criteria to assist with prioritizing actions as High, Medium, or Low. The table below summarizes the evaluation of each mitigation initiative, listed by Action Number. Table provides a summary of the prioritization of all proposed mitigation initiatives for the Plan update. DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New York 9.8-9

10 Table Proposed Hazard Mitigation Initiatives Initiative TGN-1 (Former TOG-4) TGN-2 (Former TOG-6) TGN-3 TGN-4 (Former TOG-7, 8) Mitigation Initiative Mill Brook Channel Repair Purchase a backup generator for the Town Highway Garage. Applies to New and/or Existing Structures* Existing Existing Hazard(s) Mitigated Flood, Severe Storm Severe Storm, Severe Winter Storm Objectives Met O-1, O-7, O- 8, O-11, O- 13 O-7, O-9, O- 11, O-12, O- 13 Lead and Support Agencies Town of Green Highway Dept.; support from Chenango County Town of Greene; with support from Village of Greene Estimated Benefits Reduced vulnerability to localized flooding and damage to roads and structures; potential life safety High reduced vulnerability of critical services to power outages Estimated Cost $184,125 (2008) $35,000 (2008) Sources of Funding Timeline Priority Available grants (FEMA HMA, NYS CHIPS, EIT); local funds for required match Available grants (FEMA HMA); local funds for required match Mitigation Category Long-term DOF High SIP Short Term High SIP Promote and support non-structural flood hazard mitigation alternatives for at risk properties within the floodplain, including those that have been identified as Repetitive Loss (RL 6 currently), such as acquisition/relocation or elevation depending on feasibility. The parameters for this initiative would be: funding, benefits versus cost and willing participation of property owners. Specifically identified are the six NFIP Repetitive Loss properties. See above. Exiting Flood, Severe Storm O-7, O-10, O-13 Town Governing Body; support from NYS DHSES and FEMA High (reduced or eliminated risk to property damage from flooding) High FEMA or other mitigation grant funding, NFIP flood insurance and ICC; property owner for local match. Long-term DOF Support and participate in Federal, State and County-led programs and initiatives intended to build local and regional mitigation and risk-reduction capabilities (see Section 9.1), specifically: Attend regional workshops, trainings and continuing education as made available by the County with FEMA, ISO and NYS DHSES support, and as appropriate for the community, anticipated to included: See above NFIP for Insurance Agents, Lending Institutions and Realtors; Floodplain Management and the Certified Floodplain Managers (CFM) certification. Public education and awareness program for floodplain residents. Updates to NFIP floodplain mapping. Promotion of Firewise programs in the County. Establishment of an interagency program involving Public Health/DSS/Area Agency on Aging to identify vulnerable populations (elderly, homebound, homeless), and the development/enhancement of plans, programs and facilities to meet the specific needs of these populations. High (improved mitigation and Chenango County, risk-reduction, Low- New and All as supported by Local (staff All Hazards and emergency Medium Short High Existing Objectives relevant local resources) management (locally) department leads capabilities) High SIP, EAP LPR, EAP DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New York

11 Notes: Not all acronyms and abbreviations defined below are included in the table. *Does this mitigation initiative reduce the effects of hazards on new and/or existing buildings and/or infrastructure? Not applicable (N/A) is inserted if this does not apply. Acronyms and Abbreviations: Potential FEMA HMA Funding Sources: Timeline: CAV Community Assistance Visit FMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program Short CRS Community Rating System HMGP Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Long Term DPW Department of Public Works PDM Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program OG FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency RFC Repetitive Flood Claims Grant Program (discontinued DOF FPA Floodplain Administrator in 2015) HMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance SRL Severe Repetitive Loss Grant Program (discontinued N/A Not applicable in 2015) NFIP National Flood Insurance Program OEM Office of Emergency Management 1 to 5 years 5 years or greater On-going program Depending on funding Costs: Where actual project costs have been reasonably estimated: Low < $10,000 Medium $10,000 to $100,000 High > $100,000 Where actual project costs cannot reasonably be established at this time: Low Possible to fund under existing budget. Project is part of, or can be part of an existing on-going program. Medium Could budget for under existing work plan, but would require a reapportionment of the budget or a budget amendment, or the cost of the project would have to be spread over multiple years. High Would require an increase in revenue via an alternative source (i.e., bonds, grants, fee increases) to implement. Existing funding levels are not adequate to cover the costs of the proposed project. Benefits: Where possible, an estimate of project benefits (per FEMA s benefit calculation methodology) has been evaluated against the project costs, and is presented as: Low= < $10,000 Medium $10,000 to $100,000 High > $100,000 Where numerical project benefits cannot reasonably be established at this time: Low Long-term benefits of the project are difficult to quantify in the short term. Medium Project will have a long-term impact on the reduction of risk exposure to life and property, or project will provide an immediate reduction in the risk exposure to property. High Project will have an immediate impact on the reduction of risk exposure to life and property. Mitigation Category: Local Plans and Regulations (LPR) These actions include government authorities, policies or codes that influence the way land and buildings are being developed and built. Structure and Infrastructure Project (SIP)- These actions involve modifying existing structures and infrastructure to protect them from a hazard or remove them from a hazard area. This could apply to public or private structures as well as critical facilities and infrastructure. This type of action also involves projects to construct manmade structures to reduce the impact of hazards. Natural Systems Protection (NSP) These are actions that minimize damage and losses, and also preserve or restore the functions of natural systems. Education and Awareness Programs (EAP) These are actions to inform and educate citizens, elected officials, and property owners about hazards and potential ways to mitigate them. These actions may also include participation in national programs, such as StormReady and Firewise Communities DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New York

12 Table Summary of Prioritization of Actions Mitigation Action/Project Number Mitigation Action/Initiative Life Safety Property Protection Cost-Effectiveness Technical Political Legal Fiscal Environmental Social Administrative Multi-Hazard Timeline Agency Champion Other Community Objectives Total High / Medium / Low TGN-1 (Former TOG-4) Mill Brook Channel Repair High TGN-2 (Former TOG-6) Backup generator for the Town Highway Garage High TGN-3 TGN-4 (Former TOG-7, 8) Promote and support nonstructural flood hazard mitigation alternatives for at risk properties within the floodplain, incl. RL. Support and participate in Federal, State and County-led programs and initiatives Note: Refer to Section 6 which contains the guidance on conducting the prioritization of mitigation actions High High DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New York

13 9.8.7 Future Needs To Better Understand Risk/Vulnerability None at this time Hazard Area Extent and Location Hazard area extent and location maps have been generated for the Town of Greene that illustrate the probable areas impacted within the municipality. These maps are based on the best available data at the time of the preparation of this plan, and are considered to be adequate for planning purposes. Maps have only been generated for those hazards that can be clearly identified using mapping techniques and technologies, and for which the Town of Greene has significant exposure. Figure illustrates the hazard area extent and location for the Town Additional Comments None at this time. DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New York

14 Figure Town of Greene Hazard Area Extent and Location Map DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New York

15 Name of Jurisdiction: Number: Mitigation Action/Initiative: Hazard(s) addressed: Specific problem being mitigated: Actions/Projects Considered (name of project and reason for not selecting): Description of Selected Action/Project Mitigation Action/Project Type Town of Greene TGN-1 Mill Brook Channel Repair Assessing the Risk Flood, Severe Storms, Severe Winter Storms The channel of Mill Brook needs to be repaired; area floods Evaluation of Potential Actions/Projects 1. Repair the Mil Brook channel 2. Do nothing current problem continues 3. No other feasible projects were identified for this action. Action/Project Intended for Implementation Repair the Mil Brook channel SIP Objectives Met O-1, O-7, O-8, O-11, O-13 Applies to existing structures/infrastructure, future, or not applicable Benefits (losses avoided) Estimated Cost Priority* Responsible Organization Local Planning Mechanism Potential Funding Sources Timeline for Completion Existing Reduced vulnerability to localized flooding and damage to roads and structures; potential life safety High High Plan for Implementation Town of Green Highway Dept.; support from Chenango County Highway Plan, Stormwater Management, Capital Improvement Available grants (FEMA HMA, NYS CHIPS, EIT); local funds for required match Long-term DOF Date of Status Report/ Report of Progress * Refer to results of Prioritization (page 2) Reporting on Progress Date: Progress on Action/Project: DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New York

16 Number: Mitigation Action/Initiative: TGN-1 Mill Brook Channel Repair Criteria Numeric Rank (-1, 0, 1) Provide brief rationale for numeric rank when appropriate Life Safety Property Protection Cost-Effectiveness Technical Political Legal Fiscal Environmental Social Administrative Multi-Hazard Timeline Agency Champion Other Community Objectives Total Priority (High/Med/Low) High DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New York

17 Name of Jurisdiction: Number: Mitigation Action/Initiative: Hazard(s) addressed: Specific problem being mitigated: Actions/Projects Considered (name of project and reason for not selecting): Description of Selected Action/Project Mitigation Action/Project Type Town of Greene TGN-2 Backup generator for Town Highway Garage Assessing the Risk Flood, Severe Storms, Severe Winter Storms Loss of power to a critical facility in the Town; making it difficult to function during power outages Evaluation of Potential Actions/Projects 1. Purchase backup generator and associated equipment 2. Do nothing current problem continues 3. No other feasible projects were identified for this action. Action/Project Intended for Implementation Purchase backup generator and associated equipment for the Town Highway Garage SIP Objectives Met O-7, O-9, O-11, O-12, O-13 Applies to existing structures/infrastructure, future, or not applicable Benefits (losses avoided) Existing High reduced vulnerability of critical services to power outages Estimated Cost Priority* Medium High Plan for Implementation Responsible Organization Local Planning Mechanism Potential Funding Sources Timeline for Completion Town of Greene; with support from Village of Greene Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, Capital Improvement Available grants (FEMA HMA); local funds for required match Short Term Date of Status Report/ Report of Progress * Refer to results of Prioritization (page 2) Reporting on Progress Date: Progress on Action/Project: DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New York

18 Number: Mitigation Action/Initiative: TGN-2 Backup generator for Town Highway Garage Criteria Numeric Rank (-1, 0, 1) Provide brief rationale for numeric rank when appropriate Life Safety Property Protection Cost-Effectiveness Technical Political Legal Fiscal Environmental Social Administrative Multi-Hazard Timeline Agency Champion Other Community Objectives Total Priority (High/Med/Low) High DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New York