9.3 Township of Bethlehem

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1 9.3 Township of Bethlehem This section presents the jurisdictional annex for the Township of Bethlehem 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 Paul Lenzi, OEM Coordinator Phone: (908) plenzijr@gmail.com Alternate Point of Contact Paul Muir, Mayor Phone: (908) pmuir@bethlehemnj.org Profile Bethlehem Township is one of the northwestern municipalities in Hunterdon County and was incorporated in 1798.According to the U.S. Census, the 2010 population for the Township of Bethlehem was 3,979.The Musconetcong River forms the northern border of the Township with Warren County; the river has a drainage area of 158 square miles. Other bodies of water include: West Portal Creek, Mulhockaway Creek, Turkey Hill Brook, Spruce Run, and Alpaugh Brook. The northern half of the Township consists of the Musconetcong Valley and the southern half is covered by the Muscontecong Mountains. The Township is bordered to the south by Union Township, to the east by the Boroughs of Hampton and Glen Gardner and the Township of Lebanon, to the west by Alexandria Township, and to the north by the Borough of Bloomsbury and Warren County. The following unincorporated communities are located within the Township: Charlestown, Polktown, and Valley, and West Portal.Additionally, the Township is located within the New Jersey Highlands Region. Growth/Development Trends The Township of Bethlehem did not note any recent residential/commercial development since 2010 or any major residential or commercial development, or major infrastructure development planned for the next five years in the municipality Natural Hazard Event History Specific to the ity Hunterdon 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. For the purpose of this plan update, events that have occurred in the County from 2008 to present were summarized to indicate the range and impact of hazard events in the community. Information regarding specific damages is included, if available, based on reference material or local sources. This information is presented in the table below. For details of these and additional events, refer to Volume I, Section 5.0 of this plan. Table Hazard Event History Date(s) of Event March 12 April 15, 2010 August 26 September 5, 2011 Event Type Severe Storms and Flooding FEMA Declaration # (If Applicable) DR-1897 County Designated? Hurricane Irene DR-4021 Summary of Damages/Losses 483 were without electrical power due to this storm. River Road was flooded to Iron Bridge Road for 1 day; Minor flood damage was reported by some residents. (8) Basements were pumped by local fire companies. DPW overtime for Sunday to clear DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Hunterdon County, New Jersey 9.3-1

2 Date(s) of Event September 28 October 6, 2011 October 29, 2011 October 26 vember 8, 2012 Event Type Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee FEMA Declaration # (If Applicable) DR-4039 County Designated? Severe Storm DR-4048 Hurricane Sandy DR-4086 Summary of Damages/Losses roadways of fallen trees, collect debris and protect the public due to downed power lines. 550 of 1368 residences as well as many businesses were without power due to this hurricane. DPW crews spent ½ day for storm clean up during normal work hours. This event brought 14 inches of heavy, wet snow to the Township. Some roads were closed due to downed trees and wires. Most residents were without power due to this event; some not having power restored for 14 days. There were residential homes damaged by fallen trees.dpw staff worked 11 days on storm cleanup. Costs to the Township included labor overtime, equipment, and contracts, totaling over $47,000. Sandy caused extended power outages throughout the Township. The Complex was without power for nine days. Many restaurants and businesses remained closed until power was restored. There were numerous downed trees and power lines that led to road closures. Many of these roads were impassable for an extended period of time. The Pattenburg Fire Company was opened as warming shelter for residents and provided charging for cell phones and computers. Some residents used regional shelters.dpw staff spend 12 days on clean-up which included cutting up downed trees and removing debris. Several contractors were hired to assist with the cleanup process. Overall, the Township had over $52,000 in overtime, equipment, material, and other costs as a result of this event 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 risk ranking methodology is presented in Section 5.3. However, each municipality had the opportunity to adjust the final ranking based on municipal feedback. The following summarizes the hazard vulnerabilities and their ranking in the Township of Bethlehem.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 the Township of Bethlehem. DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Hunterdon County, New Jersey 9.3-2

3 Table Hazard Risk/Vulnerability Risk Ranking Probability of Occurrence Risk Ranking Score (Probability x Impact) Hazard type Estimate of Potential Dollar Losses to Structures Vulnerable to the Hazard a, c Hazard Ranking b Dam Failure Damage estimate not available Occasional 24 Medium Drought Damage estimate not available Frequent 30 Medium 100-Year GBS: $0 Earthquake 500-Year GBS: $233,717 Occasional 28 Medium 2,500-Year GBS: $3,840,769 Flood 1% Annual Chance: $8,141,650 Frequent 18 Medium Geologic RCV Exposed to Carbonate Rock Areas: $40,559,826 Frequent 18 Medium 100-year MRP: $602 Hurricane 500-year MRP: $728,855 Frequent 48 High Annualized: $5,426 r'easter Damage estimate not available Frequent 48 High Severe Weather Severe Winter Weather Wildfire 100-Year MRP: $ year MRP: $728,855 Frequent 48 High Annualized: $5,426 1% GBS: $3,204,388 5% GBS: $16,021,940 Frequent 51 High Estimated Value in the Extreme, Very High, and High $9,070,290 Frequent 33 High Hazard Areas: Disease Outbreak Damage estimate not available Frequent 36 High Hazardous Materials Damage estimate not available Frequent 36 High tes: GBS = General building stock; MRP = Mean return period. 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 storm and severe winter storm hazards are structural values only and do not include the estimated value of contents. Loss estimates for the flood and earthquake hazards represent both structure and contents. Potential flood loss estimates were generated using Hazus-MH 3.0 and the 2009 FEMA DFIRM for the 1-percent annual chance event. For the geologic and wildfire hazards, the improved value and estimated contents of buildings located within the identified hazard zones is provided. DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Hunterdon County, New Jersey 9.3-3

4 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Summary The following table summarizes the NFIP statistics for the Township of Bethlehem. Table NFIP Summary ity # Policies (1) # Claims(Losses) (1) Total Loss Payments (2) # Rep. Loss Prop. (1) # Severe Rep. Loss Prop. (1) # Policies in 1% FloodBoundary (3) Township of Bethlehem 12 4 $49, Source: FEMA Region 2, 2014 (1) Policies, claims, repetitive loss and severe repetitive loss statistics provided by FEMA Region 2, and are current as of 12/31/2014. Please note the total number of repetitive loss properties includes the severe repetitive loss properties. The number of claims represents claims closed by 12/31/14. (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. tes: 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. Number of policies and claims and claims total exclude properties located outside County boundary, based on provided latitude and longitude. Critical Facilities There are no critical facilities located in the FEMA 1% or 0.2% annual chance boundary. Other Vulnerabilities Identified by ity According to the 2012 Hunterdon County Flood Insurance Study (FIS), history of flooding in Bethlehem Township indicates that flooding can be experienced at any time of the year. Flooding along the Musconetcong River is the Township is generally restricted to the "mucklands" which lie in the floodplain area and are used for truck farming (FEMA FIS 2012) Capability Assessment This section identifies the following capabilities of the local jurisdiction: Planning and regulatory capability Administrative and technical capability Fiscal capability Education/Outreach and Community classification Self-Assessment of Capability National Flood Insurance Program Integration of Mitigation Planning into Existing and Future Planning Mechanisms Planning and Regulatory Capability The table below summarizes the regulatory tools that are available to the Township of Bethlehem. DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Hunterdon County, New Jersey 9.3-4

5 Table Planning and Regulatory Tools Tool/Program (code, ordinance, plan) Planning Capability Do you have this? (/) If, date of adoption or update Authority (local, county, state, federal) Dept./Agency Responsible Master Plan, 2014 Local Planning Bd. Capital Improvements Plan, 2013 Local Governing Body Floodplain Management/Basin Plan Local Zoning Storm water Management Plan, 2014 Local Planning Bd. Open Space Plan, 2006 Local Stream Corridor Management Plan Watershed Management or Protection Plan Environmental Commission State DEP State DEP Economic Development Plan Local Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Economic Development Committee Code Citation and Comments (Code Chapter, name of plan, explanation of authority, etc.) Chapter 89 Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction Current project of newly revitalized Economic Development Committee., 1993 Local/County OEM Office of Emergency Management Emergency Response Plan, 1993 Local/County OEM Office of Emergency Management Post-Disaster Recovery Plan Transportation Plan Strategic Recovery Planning Report Other Plans: Regulatory Capability Building Code State/Local Zoning Ordinance Local Planning Bd. State Uniform Construction Code Act (N.J.S. 52:27D-119 et seq.) Chapter 102 Land Use and Development Subdivision Ordinance Local Planning Bd. Chapter to 52 (Article VIII) NFIP Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance NFIP: Cumulative Substantial Damages Federal, State, Local Zoning Officer NFIP: Freeboard State, Local Zoning Officer Growth Management Ordinances Site Plan Review Requirements Stormwater Management Ordinance Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Natural Hazard Ordinance Post-Disaster Recovery State/Local Planning Bd. State/Local Planning Bd. State/Local Zoning & Engineering Chapter 89 Flood Damage Prevention N.J.A.C7:13 Flood Hazard Area Control Act Chapter Land Use and Development DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Hunterdon County, New Jersey 9.3-5

6 Table Planning and Regulatory Tools Tool/Program (code, ordinance, plan) Ordinance Real Estate Disclosure Requirement Other [Special Purpose Ordinances (i.e., sensitive areas, steep slope)] Do you have this? (/) If, date of adoption or update Authority (local, county, state, federal) State Dept./Agency Responsible Division of Consumer Affairs Code Citation and Comments (Code Chapter, name of plan, explanation of authority, etc.) N.J.A.C. 13:45A-29.1 State/Local Wetlands, River & Stream Protection Administrative and Technical Capability The table below summarizes potential staff and personnel resources available to the Township of Bethlehem. Table Administrative and Technical Capabilities Administrative Capability Resources Is this in place? ( or ) Department/Agency/Position Planning Board Reports to Governing Body Mitigation Planning Committee Environmental Board/Commission Advisory Committee to Planning Board Open Space Board/Committee Advisory Committee to Planning Board Economic Development Commission/Committee Advisory Committee to Planning Board Maintenance Programs to Reduce Risk Safety Committee Mutual Aid Agreements Fire & Rescue 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 Van Cleef Engineering Associates Van Cleef Engineering Associates Van Cleef Engineering Associates NFIP Floodplain Administrator Zoning Official Surveyor(s) Van Cleef Engineering Associates Personnel skilled or trained in GIS and/or Hazus-MH applications Van Cleef Engineering Associates Scientist familiar with natural hazards Van Cleef Engineering Associates Emergency Manager OEM Coordinator Grant Writer(s) Staff with expertise or training in benefit/cost analysis Administrator Professionals trained in conducting damage assessments DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Hunterdon County, New Jersey 9.3-6

7 Fiscal Capability The table below summarizes financial resources available to the Township of Bethlehem. Table Fiscal Capabilities Financial Resources Community Development Block Grants (CDBG, CDBG-DR) 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 Stormwater Utility Fee 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 Federal or State Funding Programs Open Space Acquisition Funding Programs Other Accessible or Eligible to Use (//Don t Know) /Governing Body /Governing Body /Governing Body /Governing Body (typically issue notes) Education/Outreach and Community Classifications The table below summarizes education/outreach programs the community participates in and the classifications for community program available to the Township of Bethlehem. Table Education/Outreach and Community Classifications Program Community Rating System (CRS) Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) Public Protection (ISO Fire Protection Classes 1 to 10) Do you have/participate in this? (/) Classification (if applicable) Unknown 7/9 rating 2014 Storm Ready Unknown Firewise Disaster/Safety Programs in/for Schools N/A Organizations with Mitigation Focus (advocacy group, non-government) Public Education Program/Outreach (through website, social media) Public-Private Partnerships N/A = t Applicable.NP = t Participating.- = Unavailable. TBD = To Be Determined. Date Classified (if applicable) 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 Community DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Hunterdon County, New Jersey 9.3-7

8 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. 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 Self-Assessment of Capability The table below provides an approximate measure of the Township of Bethlehem s capability to work in a hazard-mitigation capacity and/or effectively implement hazard mitigation strategies to reduce hazard vulnerabilities. Table Self-Assessment of Capability Area Planning and Regulatory Capability Administrative and Technical Capability Fiscal Capability Community Political Capability Community Resiliency Capability Capability to Integrate Mitigation into 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 Floodplain Administrator (FPA) John Barczyk Zoning Official Flood Vulnerability Summary The Township does not maintain lists/inventories that have been flood damaged. During Sandy, the Pattenburg Fire Department pumped out several basements of homes located along Mine Road. The Asbury/Franklin Township Fire Company pumped the basements of six homes located on River Road in Asbury. The FPA did not make Substantial Damage estimates. It is unknown as to whether or not there is interest in mitigation (acquisition/elevation) in the community. DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Hunterdon County, New Jersey 9.3-8

9 Resources The FPA is a part-time employee assuming the responsibilities of floodplain administration for the Township. The FPA has an administration assistant (part-time) that provides assistance when needed. He indicated that there are barriers to running an effective program that includes manpower and resources. The FPA does not feel adequately supported and would attend continuing education and/or certification training if offered. NFIP administration services and functions provided by the FPA include zoning permit application review. If there is going to 5,000 square feet of disturbance which generates stormwater run-off, the Township engineer reviews and the soil conservation permit from Hunterdon County. Additionally, the FPA provides public outreach that includes consulting with the property owners to identify floodplain and stream corridor buffer zones. Compliance History The Township is currently in good standing with the NFIP; however, it is unknown when the most recent compliance audit was conducted. Regulatory The Township's floodplain management regulations/ordinances meet the minimum set by FEMA and the State. The Township has additional ordinances that support floodplain management and include Chapter 89 (adopted August 20, 2009) that states "Flood management prevention is part of our land use ordinances. Zoning permits are reviewed with floodplain conditions. Developments are reviewed by the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment by Township professionals to verify compliance. Community Rating System The Township of Bethlehem does not participate in the Community Rating System (CRS) program. Integration of Hazard Mitigation into Existing and Future Planning Mechanisms For a community to succeed in reducing long-term risk, hazard mitigation must be integrated into the day-today local government operations. As part of this planning effort, each community was surveyed to obtain a better understanding of their community s progress in plan integration. A summary is provided below. In addition, the community identified specific integration activities that will be incorporated into municipal procedures. Planning Bethlehem Township is located in the New Jersey Highlands Region and is part of both the Highlands Planning and Preservation Areas. As such, the Township is one of 88 municipalities protected by and subject to the provisions of the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act that protects, enhances and restores Highland s natural resources. The goals of the 2012 Highlands Master Plan Element include to protect, restore and enhance the quality and quantity of surface and groundwater, to preserve extensive and contiguous areas of land in its natural state, to protect the natural, scenic and other resources of the Township, to preserve farmland, historic sites and other historic resources, to preserve outdoor recreation opportunities in publicly owned land, to promote conservation of water resources, to promote brownfield remediation and redevelopment, to promote compatible agricultural, horticultural, recreational and cultural uses and opportunities, and to prohibit construction or development which is incompatible with the preservation of this unique area. DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Hunterdon County, New Jersey 9.3-9

10 The Highlands Act requires that future land use in the Highlands Region be guided by the Regional Master Plan s Land Use Capability Map (LUCM) Series which includes tools to identify and protect the natural, scenic and other resources of the region. In supporting and complying with the Highlands Act, the Township enacted amendments and updates to local zoning and development ordinances that ensure the protection of important resources and areas. The Highland Act creates three primary zones: a Protection Zone, a Conservation Zone and an Existing community Zone. Protection Zones are areas with the highest quality resources with extreme limitations on allowable development while Conservation Zones have significant agricultural lands and associated woodlands and environmental features with allowable development consisting primarily of agricultural uses. Existing Community Zones consist of areas of concentrated development with limited environmental constraints. These zones are overlayed with existing local zoning maps to identify and address issues of public interest including watershed management, open space preservation, historic preservation, flood protection among others. Numerous additional geographic areas of importance and related objectives were identified through an Environmental Resource Inventory. Specific areas of importance were delineated to protect forest resources, open water and riparian areas, steep slopes, critical habitats, agricultural areas, water resources and prime groundwater recharge areas. The Township s Master Plan Element also recommends the utilization of development practices that limit or prevent negative impacts to the environment including an inventory of contaminated sites to identify areas with potential negative impacts on important resources, promotion of cluster development to protect open spaces and natural areas, and utility and infrastructure planning among others. A Comprehensive Environmental Review of the Bethlehem Township Master Plan and Related Land Development Regulations provides additional recommendations for environmental protection, wastewater and stormwater management, steep slope restrictions and the implementation of other mitigation related initiatives identified in existing plans and studies. These planning resources collectively help the Township to guide landuse and development to protect critical resources and ensure they continue to provide services to the community. These services include potential hazard mitigation improvements through water filtration, flood protection, shade and cooling, clean drinking water among many others. Regulatory and Enforcement (Ordinances) The Township has multiple codes and ordinances pertaining to the mitigation of hazards. These ordinances include the establishment of several key commissions and councils (Environmental Commission; Board of Health; Open Space Advisory Committee), Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, Fire Prevention ordinance and Land Use and Development Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance, Property Maintenance Ordinance and a Construction Code. The municipal Code and ordinances are available on the Township website: In addition, the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act provides additional regulatory control over development within the Township. While Major Highlands Development projects, as defined by the Highlands Act, still require local approvals, they must first receive a Highlands Resource Applicability Determination and be evaluated for consistency with the provisions of the Highlands Act. Major Highlands Development projects include a variety of projects such as any non-residential development, any residential development that disturbs one or more acres of land, any development that disturbs ¼ acres of more of forest among others. This process identifies any potential Highlands Resources on the site and if found requires adherence to relevant development standards and restrictions. DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Hunterdon County, New Jersey

11 Operational and Administration The Township has established a Board of Health, Environmental Commission, Open Space Advisory Committee, Planning Board, Green Team, and Recreation Commission, that support land use decisions, public health and safety and assure compliance with regulations, ordinances and the Comprehensive Plan. Funding The Township s operating budget contains minimal provisions for expected repairs like snow removal and infrastructure repair after a storm or natural disaster. Education and Outreach The Township s website posts information regarding upcoming community events and important municipal decisions.information includes news and events related to safety and hazard mitigation including a dedicated Township Office of Emergency Management page, links to preparedness guides, emergency contact information, link to the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, and Snow plow and streets maintenance information. The website also provides information on current environmental protection projects and inks to other environmental protection initiatives including the Green Acres Program, Highland Water Protection and Planning Act, the Musconetcong Watershed Association and Clean Water NJ Mitigation Strategy and Prioritization This section discusses past mitigations actions and status, describes proposed hazard mitigation initiatives, and prioritization. Past Mitigation Initiative Status The Township did not participate in the 2011 hazard mitigation planning process; therefore, the community does not have mitigation actions or initiatives. Completed Mitigation Initiatives not Identified in the Previous Mitigation Strategy The Township has not identified any mitigation projects/activities that have been completed within the community. Proposed Hazard Mitigation Initiatives for the Plan Update The Township participated in a mitigation action workshop in April 2015 and was provided the following FEMA publications to use as a resource as part of their comprehensive review of all possible activities and mitigation measures to address their hazards: FEMA 551 Selecting Appropriate Mitigation Measures for Flood-prone Structures (March 2007) and FEMA Mitigation Ideas A Resource for Reducing Risk to Natural Hazards (January 2013).In May 2015, the Township participated in a second workshop led by FEMA Region 2 and NJOEM and was provided the results to the risk assessment to further assist with the identification of mitigation actions. Table summarizes the comprehensive-range of specific mitigation initiatives the Township would like to pursue in the future to reduce the effects of hazards. 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. Both the four FEMA mitigation action categories and the six CRS mitigation action categories are listed in the table below to further demonstrate the wide-range of activities and mitigation measures selected. DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Hunterdon County, New Jersey

12 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 your 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 Hunterdon County, New Jersey

13 Table Proposed Hazard Mitigation Initiatives Initiative Mitigation Initiative Establish an outreach program for technical assistance with natural hazard mitigation with local colleges and universities. Utilize the Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) when updating the Master Plan; consider including hazard identification, hazard zones risk assessment information, and hazard mitigation goals as identified in the HMP. Further, the findings and recommendation of the HMP will be considered during any future site plan review processes. During the Township's rezoning procedures or update of the zoning ordinance, the Township will recognize hazard areas as limits on changes to zoning within the municipality. Ensure hazard mitigation initiatives are incorporated into the capital improvement plan and municipal budget. Establish a line item for mitigation project funding in both the municipal budget and Capital Improvement Plan. Where applicable, employee job descriptions will include hazard mitigation. Develop a fire plan for the Township and include a risk assessment and vulnerable areas for wildfire within the community. The Township will work with local school districts and assist with community service projects regarding hazards and mitigation. Have designated NFIP Floodplain Administrator (FPA), and other local officials who would benefit, Applies to New and/or Existing Structures* Hazard(s) Mitigated Goals Met Lead and Support Agencies Estimated Benefits Estimated Cost N/A All 1, 2, 3, 4 Zoning Medium Low Both All All Planning High Low Both All All N/A All All N/A All All N/A All All N/A All All Township Administration Township Administration Township Administration Planning, Fire Department OEM Coordinator High High Medium Medium High Low Low Low Low Low N/A Flood All NFIP FPA Medium Low Sources of Funding Timeline Priority Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget Short Term / DOF Mitigation Category CRS Category Medium EAP PI Ongoing Medium LPR PR Ongoing High LPR PR Ongoing High LPR PR Ongoing Medium LPR PR Short Term / DOF Medium LPR PR Ongoing High EAP PI Short (DOF) High LPR, EAP PR, PI DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Hunterdon County, New Jersey

14 Table Proposed Hazard Mitigation Initiatives Initiative Mitigation 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 become a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) through the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) and New Jersey Association for Floodplain Management (NJAFM), and pursue relevant continuing education training such as FEMA Benefit- Cost Analysis (BCA) and Substantial Damage Estimation (SDE). Develop and implement an enhanced all-hazards, public outreach / education / mitigation information program on natural hazard risks and what they can do in the way of mitigation and preparedness, including flood insurance. This program will include: Provide information and training regarding environmental problems or hazard areas to residents Use local meetings as a forum to share best practices and increase mitigation knowledge throughout the Township. Use social media to provide information on natural hazard risk with the general public and private sector Educate residents of flood prone areas/flooded basements may be pumped by emergency services during power loss or excessive flooding Provide information about well/septic use, available shelter resources through newsletter, website, Facebook, township/school meetings See above. Develop a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and include mitigation and recovery measures within the Plan. Purchase generators for the schools in the Township. Provide for proper tree maintenance through education and/or ordinance. Work with power company to expand trimming right of ways. Prepare DPW for post storm cleanup activities. N/A All Hazards 1, 2, 3, 4 Township Administration, OEM Medium Low N/A All All Planning, OEM Medium Low Existing All 1, 2, 3, 6 Existing All 1, 2, 3 Township Committee, School Board, OEM Township committee, Planning Board High Medium Medium Medium Budget; HMA programs with local or county match Budget Grants with local cost share; school budget Budget, Highlands Grant, JCP&L Pilot Mitigation Category CRS Category Ongoing High EAP PI Short Term / DOF Short Term / DOF Short Term Medium LPR PR High SIP PP High SIP, EAP, LPR PP, PI, PR DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Hunterdon County, New Jersey

15 Table Proposed Hazard Mitigation Initiatives Initiative Mitigation Initiative Educate residents, especially those in flood-prone areas, about the capabilities of emergency services and DPW during a flood event. For instance, emergency services can pump flooded basements during power loss from excessive flooding. te: This action is a subset of Action 9; however, it is being highlighted due to its higher importance to the community. Provide information about well/septic use and available shelter resources through the Township newsletter, Facebook, website, and Township/school meetings. te: This action is a subset of Action 9; however, it is being highlighted due to its higher importance to the community. Applies to New and/or Existing Structures* Hazard(s) Mitigated Goals Met Existing Flood 2 Existing Utility Failure 1, 2 Lead and Support Agencies Township OEM, Township DPW Township OEM, Township Committee, School Board Estimated Benefits Medium (Limit property loss) High Estimated Cost Low Low Sources of Funding Timeline Priority Program Budget Budget tes: t 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? t applicable (N/A) is inserted if this does not apply. Mitigation Category CRS Category Ongoing Low EAP PI Ongoing High EAP PI Acronyms and Abbreviations: CRS Community Rating System DPW Department of Public Works FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency FPA Floodplain Administrator HMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance N/A t applicable NFIP National Flood Insurance Program NJDEP New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection NJOEM New Jersey Office of Emergency Management 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 HMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program Timeline: Short 1 to 5 years Long Term 5 years or greater OG On-going program DOF Depending on funding Costs: Benefits: DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Hunterdon County, New Jersey

16 Costs: Where actual project costs have been reasonably estimated: Low < $10,000 Medium $10,000 to $100,000 High > $100,000 Where actual project costs cannot reasonably be established at this time: Low Possible to fund under existing budget. Project is part of, or can be part of an existing on-going program. Medium Could budget for under existing work plan, but would require a reapportionment of the budget or a budget amendment, or the cost of the project would have to be spread over multiple years. High Would require an increase in revenue via an alternative source (i.e., bonds, grants, fee increases) to implement. Existing funding levels are not adequate to cover the costs of the proposed project. Benefits: Where possible, an estimate of project benefits (per FEMA s benefit calculation methodology) has been evaluated against the project costs, and is presented as: Low= < $10,000 Medium $10,000 to $100,000 High > $100,000 Where numerical project benefits cannot reasonably be established at this time: Low Long-term benefits of the project are difficult to quantify in the short term. Medium Project will have a long-term impact on the reduction of risk exposure to life and property, or project will provide an immediate reduction in the risk exposure to property. High Project will have an immediate impact on the reduction of risk exposure to life and property. Mitigation Category: Local Plans and Regulations (LPR) These actions include government authorities, policies or codes that influence the way land and buildings are being developed and built. Structure and Infrastructure Project (SIP)-These actions involve modifying existing structures and infrastructure to protect them from a hazard or remove them from a hazard area. This could apply to public or private structures as well as critical facilities and infrastructure. This type of action also involves projects to construct manmade structures to reduce the impact of hazards. Natural Systems Protection (NSP) These are actions that minimize damage and losses, and also preserve or restore the functions of natural systems. Education and Awareness Programs (EAP) These are actions to inform and educate citizens, elected officials, and property owners about hazards and potential ways to mitigate them. These actions may also include participation in national programs, such as StormReady and Firewise Communities 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 Hunterdon County, New Jersey

17 Table Summary of Prioritization of Actions Mitigation Action/Project Number Mitigation Action/Initiative Establish an outreach program for technical assistance with natural hazard 1 mitigation with local colleges and universities. Utilize the Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) when updating the Master Plan; consider including hazard identification, hazard zones risk assessment 2 information, and hazard mitigation goals as identified in the HMP. Further, the findings and recommendation of the HMP will be considered during any future site plan review processes. During the Township's rezoning procedures or update of the zoning 3 ordinance, the Township will recognize hazard areas as limits on changes to zoning within the municipality. Ensure hazard mitigation initiatives are incorporated into the capital 4 improvement plan and municipal budget. Establish a line item for mitigation project funding in both the municipal budget and Capital Improvement Plan. Life Safety Property Protection Cost-Effectiveness Technical Political Legal Fiscal Environmental Social Administrative Multi-Hazard Timeline Agency Champion Other Community Objectives Total High/Medium/Low Medium Medium High High 5 Where applicable, employee job descriptions will include hazard mitigation Medium 6 Develop a fire plan for the Township and include a risk assessment and vulnerable areas for wildfire within the community Medium 7 The Township will work with local school districts and assist with community service projects regarding hazards and mitigation High 8 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 Jersey Association for Floodplain Management (NJAFM), and pursue relevant continuing education training such as FEMA Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) and Substantial Damage Estimation (SDE) High 9 Develop and implement an enhanced all-hazards, public outreach / education / mitigation information program on natural hazard risks and what they can do in the way of mitigation and preparedness, including flood insurance High Develop a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and include mitigation and 10 recovery measures within the Plan Medium 11 Purchase generators for the schools in the Township High Provide for proper tree maintenance through education and/or ordinance. 12 Work with power company to expand trimming right of ways. Prepare DPW for post storm cleanup activities High 13 Bethelehem-14 Educate residents, especially those in the 5 homes in the flood-prone area, about the capabilities of emergency services and DPW during a flood event. For instance, emergency services can pump flooded basements during power loss from excessive flooding. Provide information about well/septic use and available shelter resources through the Township newsletter, Facebook, website, and Township/school Low High DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Hunterdon County, New Jersey

18 Table Summary of Prioritization of Actions Mitigation Action/Project Number Mitigation Action/Initiative meetings. te: Refer to Section 6 which contains the guidance on conducting the prioritization of mitigation actions. Life Safety Property Protection Cost-Effectiveness Technical Political Legal Fiscal Environmental Social Administrative Multi-Hazard Timeline Agency Champion Other Community Objectives Total High/Medium/Low DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Hunterdon County, New Jersey

19 9.3.7 Future Needs To Better Understand Risk/Vulnerability ne at this time Hazard Area Extent and Location Hazard area extent and location maps have been generated for the Township of Bethlehemthat 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 Township of Bethlehem has significant exposure. These maps are illustrated in the hazard profiles within Section 5.4, Volume I of this Plan Additional Comments ne at this time. DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Hunterdon County, New Jersey

20 Figure Township of Bethlehem Hazard Area Extent and Location Map 1 DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Hunterdon County, New Jersey

21 Figure Township of Bethlehem Hazard Area Extent and Location Map 2 DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Hunterdon County, New Jersey

22 Action Number: Mitigation Action/Initiative: 11 Purchase generators for the schools in the Township. Assessing the Risk Hazard(s) addressed: Specific problem being mitigated: All Loss of power to the schools located in the Township Evaluation of Potential Actions/Projects Actions/Projects Considered (name of project and reason for not selecting): 1. Purchase generators for the schools in the Township. 2. Do nothing current problem continues 3. other feasible options were identified Action/Project Intended for Implementation Description of Selected Action/Project Action/Project Category Purchase generators for the schools in the Township. SIP Goals/Objectives Met 1, 2, 3, 6 Applies to existing and/or new development; or not applicable Benefits (losses avoided) Estimated Cost Priority* Existing High Medium High Plan for Implementation Responsible/Lead Agency/Department Local Planning Mechanism Potential Funding Sources Timeline for Completion Township Committee, School Board, OEM Emergency Operations HMGP with local cost share; school budget Short Term / DOF Reporting on Progress Date of Status Report/ Report of Progress Date: Progress on Action/Project: DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Hunterdon County, New Jersey

23 Action Number: Mitigation Action/Initiative: 11 Purchase generators for the schools in the Township. Criteria Numeric Rank (-1, 0, 1) Provide brief rationale for numeric rank when appropriate Life Safety 1 Property Protection 1 Allow buildings to function during power outages Cost-Effectiveness 1 Technical 1 Political 1 Legal 0 Fiscal 0 Environmental 0 Social 0 Administrative 1 Multi-Hazard 1 All hazards Timeline 1 Local Champion 0 Other Community Objectives 0 Total 8 Priority (High/Med/Low) High DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Hunterdon County, New Jersey