9.7 Town of German Hazard Mitigation Plan Point of Contact Municipal Profile. Section 9.7: Town of German

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1 9.7 Town of German This section presents the jurisdictional annex for the Town of German 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 Daniel Jack, Town Supervisor 42 Maroney Road, McDonough, N 38 Phone: dannyjack54@gmail.com Alternate Point of Contact Gerald R. Temple 352 County Rte. 5, McDonough, N 38 Phone: townofgerman@frontiernet.net Municipal Profile This section provides a summary of the community. Population According to the U.S. Census, the 2 population for the Town was 37. Location The Town of German is located along the western border of Chenango County adjoining Cortland County. The primary County Roads 2 and 5 intersect at German Four corners. Brief History The first settlers arrived in the area about 796. The Town of German was founded as he Town of Brackel from the Town of DeRuyter in 86. Thereafter it was reduced by the formation of Otselic, Lincklaen, and a part of Pitcher. A maximum population of between 8 and 2 was achieved in the late 8s followed by a gradual then precipitous decline in the 93s. Today the Town of German comprises 28.4 mi 2, includes 39 miles of town roads to be maintained, and incorporates State Land totaling about 43% of the town s area. Governing Body Format A Town Board of four members is the primary governing body. The Town Supervisor provides a fifth voting member when necessary. This governing body will assume responsibility for adoption and implementation of this plan. The Offices of Town Clerk, Justice, Historian, Sanitary Inspector, Dog Control and Board of Assessors are provided. Growth/Development Trends The municipality has not identified any major residential/commercial development or major infrastructure development for the community in the next five years. Table Growth and Development Property Name Type (Residential or Commercial) Number of Structures Parcel ID(s) None identified at this time * Only location-specific hazard zones or vulnerabilities identified. Known Hazard Zone* Description / Status DMA 2 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New ork 9.7-

2 9.7.3 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. 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. At the time of this plan update, the Town did not identify any summary of damages or losses as a result of the events that have impacted the County. For information regarding these events, refer to Volume I, Section Hazard Vulnerabilities and Ranking The hazard profiles in Section 5. 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 German. For additional vulnerability information relevant to this jurisdiction, refer to Section 5.. Hazard Risk/Vulnerability Risk Ranking The table below summarizes the hazard risk/vulnerability rankings of potential hazards for Town of German. 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 Drought Damage estimate not available Occasional 4 Medium Extreme Temperature Damage estimate not available Frequent 39 Flood % Annual Chance: $8, Frequent 8 Medium -ear MRP: $ Storm 5-year MRP: $2,365 Frequent 48 Annualized: $ Winter Storm % GBS: $ 5% GBS: $ Frequent 48 Wildfire Estimated Value in the WUI: $22,4, Occasional 28 Medium Infestation Damage estimate not available Frequent 39 Low Natural Gas Damage estimate not available Frequent 2 Low a. Building damage ratio estimates based on FEMA (August 2) a. Building damage ratio estimates based on FEMA (August 2) 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 years Rare = Hazard event is not likely to occur within years d. The estimated potential losses for 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 () # Claims (Losses) () Total Loss Payments (2) # Rep. Loss Prop. () # Rep. Loss Prop. () # Policies in the % Flood Boundary (3) DMA 2 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New ork 9.7-2

3 Municipality # Policies () # Claims (Losses) () Total Loss Payments (2) # Rep. Loss Prop. () # Rep. Loss Prop. () # Policies in the % Flood Boundary (3) Town of German 2 $. Source: FEMA Region 2, 24 () Policies, claims, repetitive loss and severe repetitive loss statistics provided by FEMA Region 2, and are current as of April 3, 24. Please note the total number of repetitive loss properties includes the severe repetitive loss properties. The number of claims represents claims closed by 4/3/24. (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 /th percentage and not zero damages or vulnerability as may be the case. Critical Facilities The Town does not have any critical facilities exposed to the -percent annual chance flood events. Table NFIP Summary Municipality # Policies () # Claims (Losses) () Total Loss Payments (2) # Rep. Loss Prop. () # Rep. Loss Prop. () # Policies in the % Flood Boundary (3) The Town does not have any critical facilities exposed to the -percent annual chance flood events. Source: FEMA Region 2, 24 () Policies, claims, repetitive loss and severe repetitive loss statistics provided by FEMA Region 2, and are current as of April 3, 24. Please note the total number of repetitive loss properties includes the severe repetitive loss properties. The number of claims represents claims closed by 4/3/24. (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 /th percentage and not zero damages or vulnerability as may be the case. Other Vulnerabilities Identified by Municipality As indicated in the original HMP, hazard problems in the Town of German are largely caused by flood damage to town roads and culverts. Additionally, many beaver ponds and/or dams have created flooding problems throughout the Town (see following figure). DMA 2 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New ork 9.7-3

4 Figure Beaver Dams in the Town of German 23 MCDONOUGH GERMAN CORTLAND COUNT 22 Legend Jurisdiction Boundary State way River/Stream/Creek Beaver Dam Miles I Source: Chenango County SWCD; Input from Planning Committee 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 and Future Planning Mechanisms Planning and Regulatory Capability The table below summarizes the regulatory tools that are available to the municipality. DMA 2 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New ork 9.7-4

5 Table Planning and Regulatory Tools Do you have this? (/N) Authority (local, county, state, federal) Building Code Local, State Zoning Ordinance Local Subdivision Ordinance Local Tool / Program (code, ordinance, plan) NFIP Flood Damage Protection Ordinance NFIP - Freeboard NFIP - Cumulative Substantial Damages Growth Management Floodplain Management/Basin Plan (required by NFIP) Stormwater Management Plan/ordinance General Plan or Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements Plan Site Plan Review Requirements Habitat Conservation Plan Economic Development Plan Emergency Response Plan Post Disaster Recovery Plan Post Disaster Recovery Ordinance Real Estate Disclosure req. Federal, State, Local State, Local N Local Dept. /Agency Responsible Code Citation and Comments (Code Chapter, date of adoption, name of plan, explanation of authority, etc.) NS International Fire & Bldg. Code; Town Manufactured Home Law, Adopted 5/24 adopted 5/25 Town Subdivision Ordinance Adopted /24 Administered by County Code Official under an MOU with Town See above Adopted 987, amended Nov., 2 State mandated BFE+2 for single and two-family residential construction, BFE+ for all other construction types. N State Local, State Local Local Local NS Dept. of Environmental Conservation NSDEC permitting Subdivision Regulations Town Manufactured Home Law; 5/24 N N Local, State Local Chenango County Office of Emergency Management Chenango County EMS N Local Road Conservation Law Local Sanitary Junkyard Local Local Bonding for use of heavy equipment on town roads /26 () 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) NS 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 German. DMA 2 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New ork 9.7-5

6 Table Administrative and Technical Capabilities Available ( or N) Department/ Agency/Position Planner(s) or Engineer(s) with knowledge of land development and land management practices Chenango County Office of Planning & Development Engineer(s) or Professional(s) trained in construction practices related to buildings and/or infrastructure Agreement with Inland Marine Corp. Chenango County Public Works Department Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards Chenango County Office of Planning & Development NFIP Floodplain Administrator MOU with Chenango County NFIP Floodplain Administrator Staff/ Personnel Resources Surveyor(s) Chenango County Public Works department Personnel skilled or trained in GIS applications Chenango County Office of Planning & Development Scientist familiar with natural hazards in the County. Chenango County Soil & Water Department Emergency Manager Chenango County Office of Emergency Management Grant Writer(s) Chenango County Office of Planning & Development; Cornell Cooperative Extension, Norwich Staff with expertise or training in benefit/cost analysis Will Contract when Necessary Fiscal Capability The table below summarizes financial resources available to the Town of German. Table Fiscal Capabilities Accessible or Eligible to Use (es/no/don t Know) es available in past es es No 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, NS DHSES, NSDEC) Other No es No No No es Community Classifications The table below summarizes classifications for community program available to the Town of German. Table Community Classifications Program Community Rating System (CRS) Classification NP Date Classified N/A Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) N/A N/A Public Protection N/A N/A Storm Ready NP N/A Firewise NP N/A N/A = Not applicable. NP = Not participating. - = Unavailable. TBD = To be determined. DMA 2 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New ork 9.7-6

7 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 to with class being the best possible classification, and class representing no classification benefit. Firewise classifications include a higher classification when the subject property is located beyond feet of a creditable fire hydrant and is within 5 road miles of a recognized Fire Station. 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 The National Weather Service Storm Ready website at The National Firewise Communities website at National Flood Insurance Program Under a Memorandum of Agreement with the County, the Chenango County the Code Enforcement Official, Steve Fox, serves as the floodplain administrator for the Town. County-wide floodplain management capabilities can be found in the County annex, Section 9.. Integration of Hazard Mitigation into 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) The County will consider local participation in specific county-led mitigation programs and initiatives. Operational and Administration The way Department plans to continue the improvement program at the Gramch and Fry Roads sites as well as to continue the residential and seasonal road ditching 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 28 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 2 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New ork 9.7-7

8 Table Past Mitigation Initiative Status Description TGM-: Control the flooding effect of beaver dams on town roads by installing bridges in place of culverts and elevate roads in areas of chronic flooding. Roads include Willet Line Gramch, Frye Shingle Jones Hill. Though an ongoing project, bridge building and road elevation would require materials cost beyond town capability. TGM -2 Remove overgrown trees, where needed, on town roads right of ways. In addition, conduct extensive new ditching, especially on seasonal low maintenance roads, to improve drying and lessen wildfire danger. TGM -3: Enlarge road culverts on all town roads to improve stormwater management. TGM -4: Improve the ditching on all town roads to increase stormwater management and road life. While an ongoing regular maintenance project exists, town personnel, funding and time do not this increasing problem to fully be addressed. Status Review Comments 4% Completed Road elevation and larger culverts have been installed on Willet Line Road (beaver problem), larger culverts installed on Jones Hill Road (chronic flooding) and elevation and culvert installed on Shingle Street. This initiative will be carried over to current mitigation strategy. % Completed Clearing and ditching performed on Pucker Street and Pheasant Farm-Burdick Roads. A modified version(s) of this initiative will be carried over to current mitigation strategy. % Completed 45% Completed TGM -6: Consider participation in incentivebased programs such as CRS. Continuous/Ongoing TGM -7: Support County-wide initiatives identified in Section 9., Volume II of this Plan. Continuous/Ongoing Larger culverts installed in several problem areas, notably North End Road. This initiative will be carried over to current mitigation strategy. Almost half of residential town roads have been re-ditched in the last five years. This initiative will be carried over to current 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 Several road areas have been elevated and much larger culverts installed in our most prone problem locations during the 5 year period since completion of the original HMP. Much of the cost of this and other work was reimbursed by FEMA due to flooding events during the 5 year period. The town highway department has completed tree clearing and ditching projects on three of our seasonal roads. And, in addition to regular maintenance and culvert replacements, it has re-ditched almost half of our residential roads and installed larger culverts in several locations. The way Department plans to continue the improvement program at the Gramch and Fry Roads sites as well as to continue the residential and seasonal road ditching. While several of our most prone problem locations have been repaired and improved after flood damage during the past 5 year period, one in particular, Jones Hill Road, will undoubtedly be a problem again due to its extreme grade. And, while we have made progress in some locations, others remain to be addressed. Specifically, many seasonal roads still need attention and the remaining half of our residential roads need reditching. The simple fact is that, especially when now required to meet the 2% levy increase cap, the town has no way to fund expensive new mitigation projects while maintaining the level of regular road maintenance expected by residents. However, the annual road reconstruction program funded by NS CHIPS funds helps in the mitigation effort with road elevation and larger culverts installed in various locations in addition to those described above. DMA 2 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New ork 9.7-8

9 Proposed Hazard Mitigation Initiatives for the Plan Update The Town of German 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, 4 evaluation/prioritization criteria are used to complete the prioritization of mitigation initiatives. For each new mitigation action, a numeric rank is assigned (-,, or ) for each of the 4 evaluation criteria to assist with prioritizing actions as, 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 2 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New ork 9.7-9

10 TGM (Former TGM-) Applies to New and/or Mitigation Hazard(s) Objectives Lead and Support Estimated Estimated Sources of Initiative Structures* Mitigated Met Agencies Benefits Cost Funding Timeline Priority Beaver Dam Monitoring and Control: Control the flooding effect of beaver dams on town roads by installing bridges in place of culverts and elevating roads in areas of chronic flooding. Though parts of Shingle St., Pheasant Farm and Jones Hill roads have been repaired/improved, work on them continues. New beaver activity as well as new damage to Jones Hill is continuing problems. While an ongoing project, bridge building and road elevation would require materials cost beyond town capability. Town way reduced O-, O-2, OPDM or HMGP Department, NS damage to On-going, SIP, See above Flood 4, O-7, O-, grant, Town DEC for roads public Long-term NRP O-3 budget adjoining State land infrastructure Mitigation Category Initiative Table Proposed Hazard Mitigation Initiatives Continue multi-year plan for removal of overgrown trees and new ditching on town roads right of ways, specifically on seasonal roads, for better sun penetration and road surface drying. TGM 2 (Former TGM 2) TGM 3 (Former TGM 3) TGM 4 (Former TGM 4) TGM 5 TGM 6 PDM or HMGP grant with Town budget. Town way Possibly utilize O-, O-2, ODepartment, NS On-going, SIP, See above Medium - Medium Pharsalia Medium 4, O-7 DEC for roads Long-term NSR inmates to adjoining State land lessen labor cost of tree cutting. Continue the installation of larger road culverts on all town roads to improve stormwater management. See specific activities below. Flood, Local funds and available grants On-going; Winter Town way See above O-7, O- Medium (FEMA HMA, major projects Medium SIP Storm, Department NS CHIPS, DOF EIT) Storm Improve the ditching on all town roads to increase stormwater management and road life. While an ongoing regular maintenance project exists, town personnel, funding and time do not this increasing problem to fully be addressed. Almost half of residential town roads have been re-ditched in the last five years. See specific activities below. Flood, Local funds and Town way available grants On-going; Winter O-, O-2, ODepartment, NS See above Medium - Medium (FEMA HMA, major projects SIP storm, 4, O-7 DEC for roads NS CHIPS, DOF adjoining State land EIT) Storm Large Culvert Replacement: Excavate and evaluate culvert integrity, rebuild rock retaining walls and roadbed only if culvert structure is determined to be ok. Reduced Flood, vulnerability of critical Storm, Town way Town, NS See above O-7, O- infrastructure to 25,26 SIP Department CHIPS funds damage and Winter closure from Storm natural hazards Pheasant Farm Road Drainage Improvements: Clear trees, raise roadbed, cut ditches. See above Flood, O-7, O- Town way Reduced Town, NS 24, 25 SIP Winter Storm, Storm, Wildfire DMA 2 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New ork 9.7-

11 TGM 7 TGM 8 TGM 9 (Former TGM 6, -7) Mitigation Initiative Applies to New and/or Structures* Hazard(s) Mitigated Storm, Winter Storm Objectives Met Lead and Support Agencies Department Mitigation Category Initiative Estimated Estimated Sources of Benefits Cost Funding Timeline Priority vulnerability of (~$5k) CHIPS funds critical infrastructure to damage and closure from natural hazards, Damage to vehicles, Town Liability Jones Hill Road Drainage Improvements: Continue to increase the number and size of culverts to reduce the speed of flow in the roadside ditches to relieve plugging and reduce road surface destruction in big storms. Work with residents to reduce drainage into the roadside ditches. Reduced vulnerability of critical Flood, infrastructure to Storm, Town way damage and Town, NS See above O-7, O- Ongoing SIP closure from Department (~$2-4k) CHIPS funds natural hazards, Winter Storm Damage to vehicles, Town Liability way Garage Mitigation: Repair/retrofit or replace. The Town is saving funds to either improve or replace its poor condition and undersized highway garage. Unfortunately, though the Town could borrow to fund construction, this would push the tax levy well beyond the 2% cap. Since grant funds are not available for municipal capital projects, it will be up to the townspeople to decide if the spending is acceptable. Flood, Flood Town of German damage control, Storm, Town Board and improved Town, NS See above O-7, O- (~$Long term DOF SIP way worker safety, CHIPS funds 4k) Winter Department cleanup costs Storm and losses 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.), specifically: Attend regional workshops, trainings and continuing education as made available by the County with FEMA, ISO and NS DHSES support, and as appropriate for the community, anticipated to included: 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. (improved LowChenango County, New and All Local (staff LPR, mitigation and See above All Hazards Medium Short as supported by Objectives resources) EAP risk-reduction, (locally) relevant local and emergency department leads management DMA 2 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New ork 9.7-

12 Mitigation Initiative Applies to New and/or Structures* Hazard(s) Mitigated Objectives Met Lead and Support Agencies Estimated Benefits capabilities) Estimated Cost Sources of Funding Timeline Priority Mitigation Category Initiative Fry Road Culvert: A large culvert must be replaced and enlarged soon to prevent road degradation during storms and flooding of two residences immediately below the intersection. TGM See above Flood, Storm O-, O-7, O Town of German way Department Repetitive damage to roadway. Flooding to two local residences. Medium Local funds and available grants (FEMA HMA, NS CHIPS, EIT) Short dependent on funding availability SIP 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: CAV Community Assistance Visit CRS Community Rating System DPW Department of Public Works FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency FPA Floodplain Administrator HMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance N/A Not applicable NFIP National Flood Insurance Program OEM Office of Emergency Management Potential FEMA HMA Funding Sources: FMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program HMGP Hazard Mitigation Grant Program PDM Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program RFC Repetitive Flood Claims Grant Program (discontinued in 25) SRL Repetitive Loss Grant Program (discontinued in 25) Costs: Where actual project costs have been reasonably estimated: Low < $, Medium $, to $, > $, 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. Would require an increase in revenue via an alternative source (i.e., bonds, grants, fee increases) to implement. funding levels are not adequate to cover the costs of the proposed project. Timeline: Short Long Term OG DOF to 5 years 5 years or greater On-going program Depending on funding 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= < $, Medium $, to $, > $, 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. 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. DMA 2 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New ork 9.7-2

13 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 2 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New ork 9.7-3

14 Administrative Multi-Hazard Timeline Agency Champion Medium Medium - 5 Support and participate in Federal, State and County-led programs and initiatives Fry Road Culvert Beaver Dam Monitoring and Control Continue multi-year plan to remove overgrown trees on seasonal town road right of ways. In addition, continue extensive new ditching on seasonal low maintenance roads, to improve drying and lessen wildfire danger. Enlarge road culverts on all town roads to improve stormwater management. Improve the ditching on residential town roads to increase stormwater management and road life. While an ongoing regular maintenance project exists, town personnel, funding and time do not allow this problem to fully be addressed. Large Culvert Replacement Pheasant Farm Road Drainage Improvements Jones Hill Road Drainage Improvements way Garage Mitigation Total Social Mitigation Action/Initiative Other Community Objectives Environmental TGM 7 TGM 8 TGM 9 (Former TGM -6, 7) TGM- Fiscal TGM 6 Legal TGM 5 Political TGM 4 (Former TGM -4) Technical TGM 3 (Former TGM -3) Cost-Effectiveness TGM 2 (Former TGM -2) Property Protection Mitigation Action/Project Number TGM (Former TGM-) Life Safety Table Summary of Prioritization of Actions / Medium / Low Note: Refer to Section 6 which contains the guidance on conducting the prioritization of mitigation actions. DMA 2 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New ork 9.7-4

15 9.7.7 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 German 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 German has significant exposure. Figure 9.7- illustrates the hazard area extent and location for the Town Additional Comments None at this time. DMA 2 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New ork 9.7-5

16 Figure Town of German Hazard Area Extent and Location Map DMA 2 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New ork 9.7-6

17 Name of Jurisdiction: Number: Mitigation Action/Initiative: Town of German TGM-5 Replace very large culvert and surrounding roadbed Assessing the Risk Hazard(s) addressed: Specific problem being mitigated: Flood, Storm, Winter Storm It is necessary to repair and or replace a four foot culvert and surrounding support rock walls degraded due to time in place and periodic flooding. Evaluation of Potential Actions/Projects Actions/Projects Considered (name of project and reason for not selecting): Replace culvert and replace rock work and roadbed Excavate and evaluate culvert integrity, rebuild rock retaining walls and roadbed only if culvert structure is determined to be ok. Do nothing current problem continues Action/Project Intended for Implementation Description of Selected Action/Project Action #2 would be preferable to the Town because of lesser expense. Which action will be chosen cannot be determined until excavation reveals the condition of the culvert Mitigation Action/Project Type SIP Objectives Met O-7, O- Applies to existing structures/infrastructure, future, or not applicable Benefits (losses avoided) Reduced vulnerability of critical infrastructure to damage and closure from natural hazards Estimated Cost Priority* Plan for Implementation Responsible Organization Town way Department Local Planning Mechanism way, Capital Improvement Potential Funding Sources Town, NS CHIPS funds Timeline for Completion 25,26 Reporting on Progress Date of Status Report/ Report of Progress Date: Progress on Action/Project: * Refer to results of Prioritization (page 2) DMA 2 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New ork 9.7-7

18 Number: Mitigation Action/Initiative: Numeric Rank (-,, ) Criteria TGM-5 Replace very large culvert and surrounding roadbed Provide brief rationale for numeric rank when appropriate Life Safety Reduced flooding will reduce the risk to life. Property Protection Reduced flooding will reduce the risk to property. Cost-Effectiveness Uncertain but likely that benefits will exceed the cost. Technical Project is technically feasible and is a long-term solution. Political Political will to implement project. Legal Fiscal Town or NS CHIPS funds will be used to complete this project Environmental Larger culverts tend to have associated environmental benefits. Social Administrative Multi-Hazard Flooding, Storm, Winter Storm Timeline This project will be completed within the next five years Agency Champion Other Community Objectives Total Priority (/Med/Low) DMA 2 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New ork 9.7-8

19 Name of Jurisdiction: Number: Mitigation Action/Initiative: Town of German TGM-6 Extensively Raise and Ditch Pheasant Farm Road Assessing the Risk Hazard(s) addressed: Specific problem being mitigated: Flood, Storm, Winter Storm Pheasant Farm Road is one of the most overgrown and degraded seasonal town roads. Though some work was done on it several years ago, much of the road is near impassable due to water filled holes caused by lack of ditching. Evaluation of Potential Actions/Projects Actions/Projects Considered (name of project and reason for not selecting):. Clear trees, raise roadbed, cut ditches 2. Fill holes with cobbles 3. Do nothing current problem continues Action/Project Intended for Implementation Description of Selected Action/Project Action # is really the only option that will improve the road sufficiently for safe use. Mitigation Action/Project Type SIP Objectives Met Reduce likelihood of flooding, danger to the public and Town liability Applies to existing structures/infrastructure, future, or not applicable Benefits (losses avoided) Reduced vulnerability of critical infrastructure to damage and closure from natural hazards, Damage to vehicles, Town Liability Estimated Cost Priority* Medium Plan for Implementation Responsible Organization Town way Department Local Planning Mechanism way, Capital Improvement Potential Funding Sources Town, NS CHIPS funds Timeline for Completion 24, 25 Reporting on Progress Date of Status Report/ Report of Progress Date: Progress on Action/Project: * Refer to results of Prioritization (page 2) DMA 2 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New ork 9.7-9

20 Number: Mitigation Action/Initiative: Numeric Rank (-,, ) Criteria TGM-6 Extensively Raise and Ditch Pheasant Farm Road Provide brief rationale for numeric rank when appropriate Life Safety Reduced flooding will reduce the risk to life. Property Protection Reduced flooding will reduce the risk to property. Cost-Effectiveness Uncertain but likely that benefits will exceed the cost. Technical Project is technically feasible and is a long-term solution. Political Political will to implement project. Legal Fiscal Town or NS CHIPS funds will be used to complete this project Environmental Larger culverts tend to have associated environmental benefits. Social Administrative Multi-Hazard Flooding, Storm, Winter Storm Timeline This project will be completed within the next five years Agency Champion Other Community Objectives Total Priority (/Med/Low) DMA 2 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New ork 9.7-2

21 Name of Jurisdiction: Number: Mitigation Action/Initiative: Town of German TGM-7 Jones Hill Road Drainage Improvements Assessing the Risk Hazard(s) addressed: Flood, Storm, Winter Storm Specific problem being mitigated: Due to its very steep grade and gravel surface Jones Hill Road is regularly damaged to impassability when extreme rains cause its culverts to become blocked with gravel and water to overflow the road. The Town has several times installed more and larger culverts which help but do not prevent further road damage. Short of paving the road, which the Town cannot afford, there seems no complete solution to this recurring problem. Evaluation of Potential Actions/Projects. Actions/Projects Considered (name of project and reason for not selecting): Rebuild and pave the road and ditches Continue to increase the number and size of culverts to reduce the speed of flow in the roadside ditches to relieve plugging and reduce road surface destruction in big storms. Work with residents to reduce drainage into the roadside ditches. Do nothing current problem continues Action/Project Intended for Implementation Description of Selected Action/Project Action #2 - Because without considerable grant funds the Town cannot possibly afford to pave this seasonal road, the only option at this time is to continue as describe above. Mitigation Action/Project Type SIP Objectives Met O-7, O- Applies to existing structures/infrastructure, future, or not applicable existing Benefits (losses avoided) Reduced flood damage, safety of the public, Town liability Estimated Cost Priority* Medium - $2,-4, Plan for Implementation Responsible Organization Town way Department Local Planning Mechanism way, Capital Improvement Potential Funding Sources Town, NS CHIPS funds, grant Timeline for Completion Ongoing Reporting on Progress Date of Status Report/ Report of Progress Date: Progress on Action/Project: * Refer to results of Prioritization (page 2) DMA 2 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New ork 9.7-2

22 Number: Mitigation Action/Initiative: Numeric Rank (-,, ) Criteria TGM - 7 Jones Hill Road Drainage Improvements Provide brief rationale for numeric rank when appropriate Life Safety Reduced flooding will reduce the risk to life. Property Protection Reduced flooding will reduce the risk to property. Cost-Effectiveness Uncertain but likely that benefits will exceed the cost. Technical Project is technically feasible and is a long-term solution. Political Political will to implement project. Legal Fiscal Town or NS CHIPS funds will be used to complete this project Environmental Larger culverts tend to have associated environmental benefits. Social Administrative Multi-Hazard Flooding, Storm, Winter Storm Timeline This project is an on-going task in the Town Agency Champion Other Community Objectives Total Priority (/Med/Low) DMA 2 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New ork

23 Name of Jurisdiction: Number: Mitigation Action/Initiative: Town of German TGM-8 way Garage Mitigation Assessing the Risk Hazard(s) addressed: Specific problem being mitigated: Flood, Storm, Winter Storm The current Town Garage is insufficient to house the Town s two plow trucks, much less any other equipment. It is an old wood frame building only partially insulated and therefore expensive to heat. Most importantly, it is subject to flooding in extreme weather conditions. Though this flooding is minor when compared to what river side towns have experienced, it, none the less, makes working in the building and preservation of tools and equipment difficult and periodic cleanup and repair/replacement necessary. The Town Board has been discussing for many years what the Town can do to remedy the situation. Though the Town currently has no debt, the Board does not wish to incur debt and therefore have to raise taxes and exceed the NS 2% tax cap. This makes financing a new building impossible without grant funds. The board is also loath to spend much on the old building given its age and condition. Funds are being saved gradually toward the cost of a new building. Evaluation of Potential Actions/Projects Actions/Projects Considered (name of project and reason for not selecting): 2. Demolish the current Town Garage and have built a new larger fully insulated building Repair, improve and expand the current building 3. Seek grant funds to augment the Town s available funds.. Action/Project Intended for Implementation Description of Selected Action/Project Undecided while the Town saves funds and seeks grant funds Mitigation Action/Project Type SIP Objectives Met O-7, O- Applies to existing structures/infrastructure, future, or not applicable Could be existing or future Benefits (losses avoided) Flood damage control, improved worker safety, cleanup costs and losses Estimated Cost Priority* - $,-$4, Plan for Implementation Responsible Organization Town of German Town Board and way Department Local Planning Mechanism way, Capital Improvement Potential Funding Sources Town, NS CHIPS funds, grant funds Timeline for Completion Long term DOF DMA 2 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New ork

24 Reporting on Progress Date of Status Report/ Report of Progress Date: Progress on Action/Project: * Refer to results of Prioritization (page 2) DMA 2 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New ork

25 Number: Mitigation Action/Initiative: Numeric Rank (-,, ) Criteria Life Safety Property Protection Cost-Effectiveness Technical Political Legal Fiscal - Environmental Social Administrative Multi-Hazard Timeline Agency Champion Other Community Objectives Total Priority (/Med/Low) TGM-8 way Garage Mitigation Provide brief rationale for numeric rank when appropriate This project would provide a new facility for the Town's highway garage and has been flooded in the past This project is a long-term solution to the existing building There is currently no funding for this project Flood, Storm, Winter Storm 5 DMA 2 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New ork

26 Name of Jurisdiction: Number: Mitigation Action/Initiative: Town of German TGM- Fry Road Culvert Assessing the Risk Hazard(s) addressed: Specific problem being mitigated: Flood, Storm Location: Intersection of County Road 2 (Ridge Road), North End Road and Fry Road Problem: Undersized culvert in this area results in localized flooding causing road degradation during storms and flooding of two residences immediately below the intersection. Evaluation of Potential Actions/Projects Actions/Projects Considered (name of project and reason for not selecting):. Replace and enlarge culvert on Fry Road 2. Do nothing current problem continues 3. No other feasible options were identified Action/Project Intended for Implementation Description of Selected Action/Project A large culvert must be replaced and enlarged soon to prevent road degradation during storms and flooding of two residences immediately below the intersection. Mitigation Action/Project Type SIP Objectives Met,7 Applies to existing structures/infrastructure, future, or not applicable Benefits (losses avoided) Repetitive damage to roadway. Flooding to two local residences. Estimated Cost Priority* Medium - Plan for Implementation Responsible Organization Town of German way Department Local Planning Mechanism way, Capital Improvement Potential Funding Sources Local funds and available grants (FEMA HMA, NS CHIPS, EIT) Timeline for Completion Short dependent on funding availability Reporting on Progress Date of Status Report/ Report of Progress Date: Progress on Action/Project: * Refer to results of Prioritization (page 2) DMA 2 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New ork

27 Number: Mitigation Action/Initiative: Numeric Rank (-,, ) Criteria TGM- Fry Road Culvert Provide brief rationale for numeric rank when appropriate Life Safety Reduced flooding will reduce the risk to life. Property Protection Reduced flooding will reduce the risk to property. Cost-Effectiveness Uncertain but likely that benefits will exceed the cost. Technical Project is technically feasible and is a long-term solution. Political Political will to implement project. Legal Fiscal Town, grants or NS CHIPS funds will be used to complete this project Environmental Larger culverts tend to have associated environmental benefits. Social Administrative Multi-Hazard Flooding, Storm, Winter Storm Timeline This project will be completed within the next five years Agency Champion Other Community Objectives Total Priority (/Med/Low) DMA 2 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Chenango County, New ork