9.4 TOWN OF AMSTERDAM

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1 Section 9.4: Town of 9.4 TOWN OF AMSTERDAM This section presents the jurisdictional annex for the Town of 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 Tom DiMezza, Supervisor 283 Manny's Corners Rd.,, NY tdimezza@townofamsterdam.org Alternate Point of Contact Linda Bartone Hughes, Town Clerk/Registrar 283 Manny's Corners Rd.,, NY lhughes@townofamsterdam.org Municipal Profile This section provides a summary of the community. Population According to the U.S. Census, the 2010 population for the Town of was 5,566 with the population of 1,294 for those over age 65. That is 23.2 percent of the population over age 65. Location The Town of is located in the northeast corner of Montgomery County. It shares its boundaries with Fulton County to the north; the Mohawk River, City of and Town of Florida to the south; Saratoga and Schenectady Counties to the east and the Town of Mohawk to the west. The City of is adjacent to the Town and the Erie Canal passes along the southern border. Brief History According to the Town of s webpage: In 1793 Caughnawaga, which was the land north of the Mohawk River, was divided into four towns: Johnstown, Mayfield, Broadalbin, and. The earliest known family to settle within the Town of was that of Philip Groat. Groat, of Rotterdam (Holland), acquired the title to the land direct from the Mohawks to a strip of land near present day Cranesville. This is probably the earliest grant obtained from the Mohawks. The Mohawks conveyed "all the land between the creeks (about one mile, embracing Cranesville), as far north from the river as the grantee may desire." Fort Johnson is the most prominent historic site in the Town. This sturdy stone house and fortress was the home of Sir William Johnson, a key figure in the settlement of the Mohawk Valley in the decades prior to the Revolution. Johnson played many roles in regional history including merchant, soldier, negotiator, king's representative and superintendent of Indian affairs. Johnson built the three-story Georgian style house in 1749, near the spot where the Kayaderosseras Creek flows into the Mohawk River. Over the next ten years he added a gristmill, blockhouse, barracks, stables, barns, a posh outhouse, and accommodations for the Indians who held council on the site. DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Montgomery County, New York 9.4-1

2 Section 9.4: Town of Governing Body Format The Town of is governed by a Town Council consisting of five members with equal votes. This governing body will assume responsibility for adoption and implementation of this plan. Growth/Development Trends The following table summarizes major residential and/or commercial development and major infrastructure development that were identified by the community in 2008 as anticipated to occur before 2013, as well as any new growth and development projects which have been identified to occur within the next five years in the municipality. To review the locations of completed and potential new development in the context of known hazard areas in the municipality, please refer to the map in section of this annex. Table Growth and Development Property Name Type (Residential or Commercial) Number of Structures Parcel ID(s) Known Hazard Zone* Continuous development along Route 30 that includes residential and commercial facilities. * Only location-specific hazard zones or vulnerabilities identified Natural Hazard Event History Specific to the Municipality Description/Status Montgomery 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 Town. Information regarding specific damages is included, if available, based on reference material or local sources. For details of events prior to 2008, refer to Volume I, Section 5.0 of this plan. Table Hazard Event History Dates of Event June 10, 2008 Event Type TSTM / Lightning FEMA Declaration # (If Applicable) N/A County Designated? N/A July 23, 2008 Flash Flooding N/A N/A August 26 September 5, 2011 Hurricane Irene and Tornado DR-4020 Yes Summary of Damages/Losses A lightning strike from a severe thunderstorm caused a structure to catch fire in St. Johnsville, near Mindenville, causing $20 K in property damage. A flash flood caused the closure of eastbound lanes of the New York State Thruway at mile marker 169, with at least two to three feet of water on the road. Numerous roads were washed out across the County. The County had approximately $300 K in property damage. Hurricane Irene impacted the Town of, resulting in a state of emergency declaration and power outages throughout the community. In addition to Hurricane Irene, a EF1 tornado impacted the Town. There were no injuries reported; however, two residents in Cranesville were displaced due to severe damage to their homes. Numerous roads were closed in the Town due to downed trees and utility lines. The roads included Cranes Hollow Road, State Highway 5 to McQuade Street, DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Montgomery County, New York 9.4-2

3 Section 9.4: Town of Dates of Event Event Type FEMA Declaration # (If Applicable) County Designated? Summary of Damages/Losses State Highway 5 from City Line to Schenectady County line, Touareuna Road, Krutz Road, Swart Hill Rd, and Robb Road. Upper Van Dyke Avenue was damaged by soil erosion. The shoulder of the road washed away and was repaired by the Town. Debris was also removed from in front of the culvert. Following the September 4th tornado, emergency management officers, Montgomery Co. Sheriff s Department, NYS Police, and Cranesville, Hagaman and Beukendaal Volunteer Fire Depts. cleared debris from buildings, power lines and roadways to ensure public health and safety. May 22, 2013 Flash Flood N/A N/A 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 Town crews worked from August 2011 to January 2012 repairing the damage from Hurricane Irene and the subsequent tornado, including repairs to Upper Van Dyke Avenue and removing over 2,571 CY of trees, brush and vegetative matter Town-wide, primarily on Cranes Hollow, Riverview, Robb, Krutz and Waters Roads and Darlene Drive. Damages to the Town ranged from $500,000 to $1 million. Heavy rainfall led to flash flooding in Florida, causing significant damage to a home. Over a foot of water swept through the house, causing $100 K in property damage. DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Montgomery County, New York 9.4-3

4 Section 9.4: Town of 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 community. 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 of the community. Table Hazard Risk/Vulnerability Risk Ranking Hazard type Estimate of Potential Dollar Losses to Structures Vulnerable to the Hazard a,c, d Probability of Occurrence Risk Ranking Score (Probability x Impact) Hazard Ranking b Drought Damage estimate not available Occasional 26 Medium Earthquake 500-Year MRP: $1,025,593 2,500-Year MRP $15,325,877 Rare 12 Low Extreme Temperature Damage estimate not available Frequent 18 Medium Flood 1% Annual Chance: $74,710,000 Frequent 36 High Severe Storm 500-Year MRP: $271,558 Frequent 48 High Severe Winter Storm 1% GBS: $3,191,610 5% GBS: $15,958,050 Frequent 51 High Notes: a. The general building stock valuation is based on the custom inventory generated for the municipality and based on improved value. b. High = Total hazard priority risk ranking score of 31 and above Medium = Total hazard priority risk ranking of Low = Total hazard risk ranking below 20 c. Loss estimates for the severe winter storm hazard is structural values only and do not include the value of contents. Loss estimates for the flood and earthquake hazards represent both structure and contents. d. Total loss estimate for Earthquake include the Town of and Villages of Fort Johnson and Hagaman. National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Summary The following table summarizes the NFIP statistics for the Town. Table NFIP Summary # Rep. Loss Prop. (1) # Severe Rep. Loss Prop. (1) # Policies in 100-Year Boundary (3) # Claims Total Loss Municipality # Policies (1) (Losses) (1) Payments (2) Town of 8 7 $111, Source: FEMA Region 2, 2013 (1) Policies, claims, repetitive loss and severe repetitive loss statistics provided by FEMA Region 2, and are current as of May 31, Please note the total number of repetitive loss properties includes the severe repetitive loss properties. The number of claims represents claims closed by 5/31/2013. (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. DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Montgomery County, New York 9.4-4

5 Section 9.4: Town of 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- and 0.2-percent annual chance flood events. Table Potential Flood Losses to Critical Facilities Name Municipality Type CRESCENT AVENUE, Town of Highway Bridge PROSPECT STREET, Town of Highway Bridge Exposure 1% Event Percent Structure Damage Potential Loss from 1% Flood Event Percent Content Damage Days to 100- Percent (2) X X <1% - - Pump Station 1, Town of WW Pump X Source: HAZUS-MH 2.1 Note: NP Not provided by HAZUS x Facility located within the DFIRM boundary. - No loss calculated by HAZUS NA Not calculated in HAZUS NF HAZUS estimate the facility will not be functional WW Pump Wastewater Pump Station WWTP Wastewater Treatment Plant Please note it is assumed the wells have electrical equipment and openings are three-feet above grade. (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. (3) Dams located in the floodplain are not listed in the table above. HAZUS does not calculate potential losses to a dam as a result of a flood event. Other Vulnerabilities Identified by Municipality The Town identified the following vulnerable areas within the community: Low-lying areas of concern include: o Chapman Drive (County Rd 157) from City of line to Truax Road. This road experiences flooding at all times of the year. o Upper Van Dyke Avenue. Water runs down from Route 30 flooding roadway (often causing road closure) and then on to municipal golf course. Road is damaged. o In Fort Johnson, Route 5 at intersection of Route 67 and Lepper Road along Route 5. New York Rising Community Reconstruction Program Montgomery County was selected to participate in the statewide competitive program, New York Rising Community Reconstruction Program. Projects addressing flooding vulnerabilities of infrastructure, homes, and the continuity of utilities in the Town of were identified. Issues and concerns of this nature were also addressed specifically by the Town of in Letters of Intent (LOI) submitted for the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Action Worksheets located at the end of this annex provide detail on the projects. DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Montgomery County, New York 9.4-5

6 Section 9.4: Town of The New York Rising Community Reconstruction Program has identified vulnerable areas, key projects, and initiatives in the Town of. The Town of completed its planning process with the City of and the Town of Florida. Planning documents were finalized in early April 2014 and are available at Key projects and initiatives identified in these documents are included in the updated mitigation strategy (Section 9.4.6), and elsewhere within this annex as noted. Flood Severe storms have increased in frequency since the passing of the previous Hazard Mitigation Plan in This has led to more damaging flooding during events. Hurricane Irene devastated the Town of and caused damage to infrastructure, private residences, commercial businesses, and Town-owned buildings. These flooding events lead to road closures that can last for several days. Additional flooding concerns exist for ice storms and jams resulting from severe storms and severe winter storms. Power Outages Power outages remain a constant threat as trees continue to fall on power lines knocking out the transmission of power to the community. The following roads were closed due to downed trees and utility lines: Cranes Hollow Road from State Highway 5 to McQuade Road, State Highway 5 from Town Line to Schenectady County Line, Touareuna Road, Krutz Road, Swart Hill Road, and Robb Road. National Grid confirmed power went out for 30,000 customers at 5:20PM in Cranesville. As of the next day, 300 customers were still without power. Infrastructure Damage Infrastructure damage was sustained on Upper Van Dyke Avenue due to soil erosion and the shoulder being washed away from heavy rain and floodwaters. The Town removed debris in front of the culvert and repaired the shoulder. Damage from the EF1 tornado on September 4, 2011 resulted in approximately $500,000 worth of damage. Thirty to forty homes and businesses were damaged due to high winds causing roofs to come off, uprooted trees, and fallen tree limbs. Two Cranesville residents were displaced due to severe damage to their homes. Debris Removal Powerful storms have downed trees in the Town creating numerous threats to human welfare. Following the September 4, EF-1 tornado, emergency management officers, Montgomery Co. Sheriff s Department, NYS Police, and Cranesville, Hagaman and Beukendaal Volunteer Fire Departments cleared debris from buildings, power lines, and roadways to ensure public health and safety. FEMA Project Worksheets were submitted for the following projects totaling $48,393.81: two for town-wide debris removal, Upper Van Dyke Avenue shoulder, and tree debris at Waters Road and Darleen Drive. Town crews worked from August 2011 to January 2012 repairing the damage from Hurricane Irene and the subsequent tornado, including repairs to Upper Van Dyke Avenue and removing a combination of over 2,571 trees, brush, and vegetative matter Townwide, primarily on Cranes Hollow, Riverview, Robb, Krutz and Waters Roads and Darlene Drive. DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Montgomery County, New York 9.4-6

7 Section 9.4: Town of Capability Assessment This section identifies the following capabilities of the local jurisdiction: Planning and regulatory capability Administrative and technical capability Fiscal capability Community classification NFIP 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 Town. Table Planning and Regulatory Tools Tool/Program (code, ordinance, plan) Do you have this? (Y/N) Authority (local, county, state, federal) Building Code Y State & Local Zoning Ordinance Y Local Dept./Agency Responsible Code Enforcement Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board Subdivision Ordinance Y Local Planning Board NFIP FDPO Y Local NFIP-Freeboard Y State NFIP-Cumulative Substantial Damage Growth Management Yes Local Floodplain Management/ Basin Plan Stormwater Management Plan/Ordinance Comprehensive Plan/Master Plan N Yes Yes Yes Local Local Local Zoning Board of Appeals Zoning Board of Appeals Planning Board and Town Council Planning Board and Town Council Planning Board and Town Council Planning Board and Town Council Code Citation and Comments (Code Chapter, date of adoption, name of plan, explanation of authority, etc.) NYS and Town Code Capital Improvements Plan Yes Local Town Council Updated annually Site Plan Review Requirements Y Local Habitat Conservation Plan Yes Local Economic Development Plan Yes Local Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board Planning Board and Town Council Planning Board and Town Adopted New zoning law adopted 8/19/2009 and amended 12/15/2010. Subdivision Law adopted October 1964, in process of renewing and rewriting State mandated BFE+2ft for residential construction. BFE+1 for all other construction. Incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan (2004) Incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan (2004) Incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan (2004) Incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan (2004) Article VI Section 20 Town of Zoning Law, page 45. Adopted New zoning law adopted 8/19/2009 and amended 12/15/2010. Incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan (2004) Incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan (2004) DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Montgomery County, New York 9.4-7

8 Section 9.4: Town of Tool/Program (code, ordinance, plan) Do you have this? (Y/N) Authority (local, county, state, federal) Emergency Response Plan Yes Local and County Post Disaster Recovery Plan Post Disaster Recovery Ordinance Real Estate Disclosure Requirements Other [Special Purpose Ordinances (i.e., critical or sensitive areas)] Open Space Plan Stream Corridor Management Plan Watershed Management or Protection Plan No No Dept./Agency Responsible Council Supervisor and Fire Districts Yes State Realtor No No No Yes County NYSDOS Code Citation and Comments (Code Chapter, date of adoption, name of plan, explanation of authority, etc.) TBD NYS mandate, Property Condition Disclosure Act, NY Code - Article Mohawk River Watershed Management Plan, 2015 Administrative and Technical Capability The table below summarizes potential staff and personnel resources available to the Village of Ames. Table Administrative and Technical Capabilities Resources Administrative Capability Planning Board Mitigation Planning Committee Environmental Board/Commission Open Space Board/Committee Economic Development Commission/Committee Maintenance Programs to Reduce Risk Is this in place? (Yes or No) Yes No No No No Department/ Agency/Position Mutual Aid Agreements Yes Surrounding municipalities Technical/Staffing Capability 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 No Y Y Y Delaware Engineering (on retainer) Delaware Engineering Delaware Engineering NFIP Floodplain Administrator Y Code Enforcer Tom DiCaprio Surveyor(s) Y Delaware Engineering Personnel skilled or trained in GIS applications Y Delaware Engineering Scientist familiar with natural hazards in the municipality Y Delaware Engineering Emergency Manager Grant Writer(s) N Y Delaware Engineering has assisted Town in preparation of grant applications DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Montgomery County, New York 9.4-8

9 Section 9.4: Town of Resources Is this in place? (Yes or No) Department/ Agency/Position Staff with expertise or training in benefit/cost analysis Y Delaware Engineering Professionals trained in conducting damage assessments Yes Delaware Engineering Fiscal Capability The table below summarizes financial resources available to the community. 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 Other Mitigation grant programs (e.g., NYDEC, NYSOEM) Accessible or Eligible to Use (Yes/No/Don t Know) Y Y Y Y N Y N N N N Y Community Classifications The classifications listed below 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 Community Rating System (CRS) class applies to flood insurance while the (Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (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 1,000 feet of a creditable fire hydrant and is within five road miles of a recognized fire station. The table below summarizes classifications for community program available to the Town of. Table Community Classifications Program Classification Date Classified Community Rating System (CRS) NP N/A Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) Public Protection TBD TBD Storm Ready NP N/A Firewise NP N/A N/A = Not Applicable NP = Not Participating TBD DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Montgomery County, New York TBD

10 Section 9.4: Town of = Unavailable TBD = To Be Determined Criteria for classification credits are outlined in the following documents: The CRS 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 Self-Assessment of Capability The table below provides an approximate measure of the Town's capability to work in a hazard-mitigation capacity and/or effectively implement hazard mitigation strategies to reduce hazard vulnerabilities. Table Self-Assessment Capability for the Municipality Area Planning and Regulatory Capability Administrative and Technical Capability Fiscal Capability Community Political Capability Community Resiliency Capability Capability to Integrate Mitigation into Municipal Processes and Activities. Degree of Hazard Mitigation Capability Limited (If limited, what are your obstacles?) Moderate High X X X X X X National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) The following section provides details on the NFIP as implemented within the municipality: NFIP Floodplain Administrator The community FDPO identifies the Code Enforcement Officer as the local NFIP Floodplain Administrator, currently Thomas DiCaprio, for which floodplain administration is an auxiliary duty. Flood Vulnerability Summary According to the National Flood Insurance Programs legacy systems services claims, there have been seven (7) claims within the Town of as of 5/31/2013. The claims are primarily concentrated in the Cranes Hollow Road area and total $111,478. Resources The Town FPA is the sole person assuming the responsibilities of floodplain administration within the community. There have been no flood claims made in the Town. Services provided by the FPA include the keeping of floodplain maps in the Town's office building. The FPA stated that there are no barriers to running an effective floodplain management program and that he feels adequately supported and trained to fulfill his responsibilities as the FPA. He attends 24 Code Training annually. DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Montgomery County, New York

11 Section 9.4: Town of Compliance History Town of joined the NFIP on December 1, 1987 and is currently an active member of the NFIP. The current effective Flood Insurance Rate Maps are dated December 1, As of June 30, 2015, there are six policies in force, insuring $1,530,500 of property with total annual insurance premiums of $20,375. Since 1978, seven claims have been paid totaling $111, As of May 31, 2013, there is one Repetitive Loss property but no Severe Repetitive Loss properties in the community. The Town is currently in good standing in the NFIP and has no outstanding compliance issues. The current NFIP Floodplain Administrator has no knowledge of when the last Community Assistance Visit (CAV) was performed. The community sees no specific need for a CAV at this time. Regulatory Minimum standards set forth by FEMA and New York State have been adopted by the Town of. The Site Plan Review process further supports the enforcement of the NFIP in the community. During the Site Plan Review process, the Planning Board considers the location of the project in relation to environmental constraints such as wetlands and flood zones. The Town is currently not in the Community Rating System (CRS); however, the Town has considered joining and would attend a CRS seminar if offered locally. Integration of Hazard Mitigation into Existing and Future Planning Mechanisms It is the intention of this municipality to incorporate hazard mitigation planning and natural hazard risk reduction as an integral component of ongoing municipal operations. The following textual summary identifies relevant planning mechanisms and programs that have been/will be incorporated into municipal procedures, which may include former mitigation initiatives that have become continuous/on-going programs now considered mitigation capabilities: Lane Use Plans The Town actively supports this Hazard Mitigation Plan by implementing, monitoring, and updating as defined in Section 7.0 of this plan. County-wide initiatives identified in the County annex are also supported throughout the life cycle of the plan. Floodplain Management The Town continues to pursue its options of membership in the CRS. Efforts have been made as well to ensure compliance with, and good standing in, the NFIP. Building Code, Ordinances, and Enforcement - The Town is continuing to incorporate hazard information and recommendations from this Hazard Mitigation Plan into pending updates and revisions to be made to Zoning, Subdivision, and Site Plan Review ordinances. Emergency Response Plan The Town continues to develop, enhance, and implement existing emergency plans. There is currently an emergency response plan for the Town. Having this plan affords the Town the opportunity to outline in detail the functions and responsibilities of each Town department during a large scale natural or man-made emergency, so that response to emergencies lessens the severity of a disaster on property and the population. This plan includes many pre-event actions that both mitigate disaster losses and directly supports recovery efforts Mitigation Strategy and Prioritization This section discusses past mitigations actions and status, describes proposed hazard mitigation initiatives, and prioritization. DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Montgomery County, New York

12 Section 9.4: Town of 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. Table Past Mitigation Initiative Status Description Status Review Comments 1: Where appropriate, support retrofitting, purchase, or relocation of structures located in hazard-prone areas to protect structures from future damage, with repetitive loss and severe repetitive loss properties as priority. 2: Consider participation in incentive-based programs such as CRS. 3: Continue to support the implementation, monitoring, maintenance, and updating of this plan, as defined in Section : Strive to maintain compliance with, and goodstanding in, the NFIP. 5: Continue to develop, enhance, and implement existing emergency plans. 6: Create/enhance/maintain mutual aid agreements with neighboring communities. 7: Support County-wide initiatives identified in Section 9.1 of the County Annex. 8: Evaluate and pursue stream bank improvements to Cranes Hollow Road area. 9: Implement a study to address flood mitigation along Chapman Drive and the run off from hills behind Chapman Drive 10: As applicable, incorporate hazard information and recommendations of this plan into pending updates/revisions to Town Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance and Site Plan Review Requirements. 11: Pursue continuing professional education and certification (e.g., Certified Floodplain Manager under the Association of State Floodplain Managers) of Code Enforcement Officers and NFIP FPAs in floodplain management and hazard risk reduction. Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Completed Continuous 75% Completed, Continuous Continuous Completed Mitigation Initiatives not Identified in the Previous Mitigation Strategy No other mitigation actions were identified. This initiative will be carried over into the updated mitigation strategy. This is a programmatic and operational action, and will be moved to the Capabilities section, Integration of Hazard Mitigation into Existing and Future Planning Mechanisms. This is a programmatic and operational action, and will be moved to the Capabilities section, Integration of Hazard Mitigation into Existing and Future Planning Mechanisms. This is a programmatic and operational action, and will be moved to the Capabilities section, Integration of Hazard Mitigation into Existing and Future Planning Mechanisms. This is a programmatic and operational action, and will be moved to the Capabilities section, Integration of Hazard Mitigation into Existing and Future Planning Mechanisms. This initiative will be carried over into the updated mitigation strategy. This is a programmatic and operational action, and will be moved to the Capabilities section, Integration of Hazard Mitigation into Existing and Future Planning Mechanisms. In December of 2013, 160 feet of the Evas Kill stream bank along Cranes Hollow Road was stabilized. The Town is still pursuing this study as a means to address the flooding concerns along Chapman Drive. The importance of this project has been captured in a New York Rising Community Reconstruction Program project. This initiative will be carried over into the updated mitigation strategy. This is a programmatic and operational action, and will be moved to the Capabilities section, Integration of Hazard Mitigation into Existing and Future Planning Mechanisms. Town personnel continue to take part in professional training. This initiative will be carried over into the updated mitigation strategy. DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Montgomery County, New York

13 Section 9.4: Town of Proposed Hazard Mitigation Initiatives for the Plan Update Community officials identified mitigation initiatives that 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 Montgomery County, New York

14 Section 9.4: Town of Table Proposed Hazard Mitigation Initiatives Initiative (T) -1 (T) -2 (T) -3 (T) -4 (T) -5 (T) -6 (T) -7 (T) -10 (T) -11 Applies to Mitigation Initiative New and/or Existing Structures* Hazard(s) Mitigated Goals Met Lead and Support Agencies Estimated Benefits Estimated Cost Sources of Funding Timeline Priority Support the mitigation of vulnerable structures via retrofit (e.g. elevation, flood-proofing) or acquisition/relocation to protect structures from future damage, with repetitive loss and severe repetitive loss properties as a priority when applicable. Phase 1: Identify appropriate candidates and determine most cost-effective mitigation option (in progress). Phase 2: Work with the property owners to implement selected action based on available funding from FEMA and local match availability. See above Existing All 1, 5 Create/enhance/maintain mutual aid agreements with neighboring communities. Establish an emergency shelter at Town Hall and at the high school Floodplain buffers, bikeway, and dam rehabilitation along Chuctanunda Creek Enhance stormwater conveyance systems on Crouse Drive, Maple Street, Midline Road, and Wallisn Corners Road to Bunn Creek. Old Fort Johnson conditions assessment Rebuild retaining wall on Kayaderosseras Creeks next to Old Fort Johnson Restore storm infrastructure Chapman Drive Develop a remote monitoring and gauging system for stream channels at risk of flooding. N/A All Hazards 3, 4 Town Engineering via NFIP FPA) with NYS DHSES, FEMA support Municipality with support from County, NYS DHSES, FEMA and surrounding communities High Medium High Low FEMA Mitigation Grant Programs and local budget (or property owner) for cost share Municipal Budget Ongoing (outreach and specific project identification); Long term DOF (specific project application and implementation) High Mitigation Category LPR, SIP Short Term High LPR Please refer to the City and Town of and Town of Florida NY Rising Community Reconstruction Plan Please refer to the City and Town of and Town of Florida NY Rising Community Reconstruction Plan Please refer to the City and Town of and Town of Florida NY Rising Community Reconstruction Plan Please refer to the City and Town of and Town of Florida NY Rising Community Reconstruction Plan Please refer to the City and Town of and Town of Florida NY Rising Community Reconstruction Plan Please refer to the City and Town of and Town of Florida NY Rising Community Reconstruction Plan Please refer to the City and Town of and Town of Florida NY Rising Community Reconstruction Plan CRS Category PP, PR PR, ES DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Montgomery County, New York

15 Section 9.4: Town of Initiative (T) -12 (T) -13 (T) -14 (T) -15 (T) 16 (T) 17 (T) 18 Mitigation Initiative Connect to alarm capabilities Develop or enhance the capability and capability of stormwater conveyance system. Maintain the Mohawk River and Schoharie Creek tributaries through debris clearance. Conduct a detailed property inventory and analysis of existing conditions - especially in areas that sustained significant flood damage. Clean-up several areas along tributaries to the Mohawk River and support other flood damage projects for Fort Johnson and the Town of. Support participation in the NFIP Community Rating System (CRS) program by attending CRS workshop(s) if offered within the county. Join the CRS program if adequate resources to support long term participation can be dedicated. See following related Community Assistance Visit (CAV) initiative. Determine if a Community Assistance Visit (CAV) or Community Assistance Contact (CAC) is needed, and schedule if needed. This is a part of the process of joining CRS (above initiative). Have designated NFIP Floodplain Administrator (FPA), and other local officials who would benefit, become a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) through the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) and New York State Applies to New and/or Existing Structures* Hazard(s) Mitigated Goals Met Lead and Support Agencies Estimated Benefits Estimated Cost Sources of Funding Timeline Priority Please refer to the City and Town of and Town of Florida NY Rising Community Reconstruction Plan Please refer to the City and Town of and Town of Florida NY Rising Community Reconstruction Plan Please refer to the City and Town of and Town of Florida NY Rising Community Reconstruction Plan Please refer to the City and Town of and Town of Florida NY Rising Community Reconstruction Plan N/A Flood All NFIP FPA, as fully supported by local government officials N/A Flood All NFIP FPA Medium - High Low - Medium Low Low N/A Flood All NFIP FPA Medium Low Municipal Budget Municipal Budget Municipal Budget Short (year 1) Short (year 1) Short (DOF) High High High Mitigation Category LPR, EAP LPR, EAP LPR, EAP CRS Category PR, PI PR, PI PR, PI DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Montgomery County, New York

16 Section 9.4: Town of Initiative Applies to New and/or Existing Structures* Hazard(s) Mitigated Goals Met Lead and Support Agencies Estimated Benefits Estimated Cost Sources of Funding Timeline Priority Mitigation Initiative Floodplain and Stormwater Managers Association (NYSFSMA), and pursue relevant continuing education training such as FEMA Benefit- Cost Analysis (BCA) and Substantial Damage Estimation (SDE). Encourage the property owner High Staff Time, of Pump Station #1 Flood, Reduced FEMA, NYS Municipal to evaluate the facility's flood Existing Severe 2 Risk to Low DHSES, (T) 19 NFIP FPA vulnerability and identify Storms Critical County, Short feasible mitigation options. Facility Municipality Evaluate the bridges at Crescent High Staff Time, Avenue and Prospect Street and Flood, Reduced FEMA, NYS Municipal their vulnerability to flood; Existing Severe 2 Risk to Low DHSES, (T) 20 NFIP FPA identify feasible mitigation Storms Critical County, Short options. Facility Municipality 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. Medium Medium Mitigation Category EAP, LPR EAP, LPR CRS Category PI, PP PI, PP 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 2015) DOF FPA Floodplain Administrator SRL Severe Repetitive Loss Grant Program (discontinued 2015) HMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance N/A Not applicable 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 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 DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Montgomery County, New York

17 Section 9.4: Town of Costs: 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: 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 CRS Category: Preventative Measures (PR) - Government, administrative or regulatory actions, or processes that influence the way land and buildings are developed and built. Examples include planning and zoning, floodplain local laws, capital improvement programs, open space preservation, and storm water management regulations. Property Protection (PP) - These actions include public activities to reduce hazard losses or actions that involve (1) modification of existing buildings or structures to protect them from a hazard or (2) removal of the structures from the hazard area. Examples include acquisition, elevation, relocation, structural retrofits, storm shutters, and shatter-resistant glass. Public Information (PI) - Actions to inform and educate citizens, elected officials, and property owners about hazards and potential ways to mitigate them. Such actions include outreach projects, real estate disclosure, hazard information centers, and educational programs for school-age children and adults. Natural Resource Protection (NR) - Actions that minimize hazard loss and also preserve or restore the functions of natural systems. These actions include sediment and erosion control, stream corridor restoration, watershed management, forest and vegetation management, and wetland restoration and preservation. Structural Flood Control Projects (SP) - Actions that involve the construction of structures to reduce the impact of a hazard. Such structures include dams, setback levees, floodwalls, retaining walls, and safe rooms. Emergency Services (ES) - Actions that protect people and property during and immediately following a disaster or hazard event. Services include warning systems, emergency response services, and the protection of essential facilities DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Montgomery County, New York

18 Section 9.4: Town of Table Summary of Prioritization of Actions Mitigation Action / Project Number Life Safety Property Protection Cost-Effectiveness Technical Political Mitigation Action/Initiative Support the mitigation of vulnerable structures via retrofit (e.g. elevation, floodproofing) or acquisition/relocation to (T) -1 protect structures from High future damage, with repetitive loss and severe repetitive loss properties as a priority when applicable. Create/enhance/maintain mutual aid agreements (T) -2 with neighboring High communities. Establish an emergency shelter at Town Hall and (T) -3 at the high school Please refer to the City and Town of and Town of Florida NY Rising Community Reconstruction Plan Floodplain buffers, bikeway, and dam (T) -4 rehabilitation along Please refer to the City and Town of and Town of Florida NY Rising Community Reconstruction Plan Chuctanunda Creek Enhance stormwater conveyance systems on Crouse Drive, Maple (T) -5 Street, Midline Road, Please refer to the City and Town of and Town of Florida NY Rising Community Reconstruction Plan and Wallisn Corners Road to Bunn Creek. Old Fort Johnson (T) -6 conditions assessment Please refer to the City and Town of and Town of Florida NY Rising Community Reconstruction Plan Rebuild retaining wall on Kayaderosseras (T) -7 Creeks next to Old Fort Please refer to the City and Town of and Town of Florida NY Rising Community Reconstruction Plan Johnson Restore storm Please refer to the City and Town of and Town of Florida NY Rising Community Reconstruction Plan Legal Fiscal Environmental Social Administrative Multi-Hazard Timeline Agency Champion Other Community Objectives Total High / Medium / Low DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Montgomery County, New York

19 Section 9.4: Town of Mitigation Action / Project Mitigation Number Action/Initiative (T) -10 infrastructure (T) -11 (T) -12 (T) -13 (T) -14 (T) -15 (T) 16 Chapman Drive Develop a remote monitoring and gauging system for stream channels at risk of flooding. Connect to alarm capabilities Develop or enhance the capability and capability of stormwater conveyance system. Maintain the Mohawk River and Schoharie Creek tributaries through debris clearance. Conduct a detailed property inventory and analysis of existing conditions - especially in areas that sustained significant flood damage. Clean-up several areas along tributaries to the Mohawk River and support other flood damage projects for Fort Johnson and the Town of. Support participation in the NFIP Community Rating System (CRS) program by attending CRS workshop(s) if offered within the county. Join the CRS program if adequate resources to support long term participation Life Safety Property Protection Cost-Effectiveness Technical Political Legal Fiscal Environmental Social Administrative Multi-Hazard Timeline Agency Champion Other Community Objectives Please refer to the City and Town of and Town of Florida NY Rising Community Reconstruction Plan Please refer to the City and Town of and Town of Florida NY Rising Community Reconstruction Plan Please refer to the City and Town of and Town of Florida NY Rising Community Reconstruction Plan Please refer to the City and Town of and Town of Florida NY Rising Community Reconstruction Plan Please refer to the City and Town of and Town of Florida NY Rising Community Reconstruction Plan Total High / Medium / Low High DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Montgomery County, New York

20 Section 9.4: Town of Mitigation Action / Project Number Life Safety Property Protection Cost-Effectiveness Technical High / Mitigation Action/Initiative Medium / Low can be dedicated. See following related Community Assistance Visit (CAV) initiative. Determine if a Community Assistance Visit (CAV) or Community Assistance Contact (CAC) is (T) 17 needed, and schedule if High needed. This is a part of the process of joining CRS (above initiative). Have designated NFIP Floodplain Administrator (FPA), and other local officials (T) 18 who would benefit, High become a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Encourage the property owner of Pump Station #1 to evaluate the facility's (T) 19 flood vulnerability and Medium identify feasible mitigation options. Evaluate the bridges at Crescent Avenue and Prospect Street and their (T) 20 vulnerability to flood; Medium identify feasible mitigation options. Note: Refer to Section 6 which contains the guidance on conducting the prioritization of mitigation actions Political Legal Fiscal Environmental Social Administrative Multi-Hazard Timeline Agency Champion Other Community Objectives Total DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Montgomery County, New York

21 Section 9.4: Town of 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 that illustrate the probable areas impacted within the community. 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 has significant exposure. These maps are illustrated in the hazard profiles within Section 5.4, Volume I of this plan Additional Comments None at this time. DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Montgomery County, New York