APPENDIX E: PLANNING PROCESS DOCUMENTATION

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1 APPENDIX E: PLANNING PROCESS DOCUMENTATION Appendix E 1

2 Public Hearing Notice A public hearing will be held for the Greene County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Update on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at 5:00pm at 1034 Silver Drive, Suite 201 Greensboro, GA The purpose of this hearing will be to inform citizens of the planning process and to obtain input into the development of the plan update. Representatives from the Pre- Disaster Mitigation Planning Committee and the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission will present information and receive comments. Questions concerning the Oconee Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Update should be directed to Taylor Baxter, Planner, (706) or tbaxter@negrc.org.

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4 Public Hearing Notice A public hearing will be held for the Greene County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Update on Monday, May 20th, 2013 at 9:00am in <room> <address>. The purpose of this hearing will be to present a draft for the Plan Update to citizens and to obtain feedback prior to submission to the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA). The draft will be available for download by the public by Friday, May 10, 2013 at Comments on the draft Plan Update will be accepted through Wednesday, May 22, Questions and comments concerning the Greene Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Update should be directed to Taylor Baxter, Planner, (706) or tbaxter@negrc.org.

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6 PUBLIC HEARING GREENE COUNTY PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE Date: Wednesday June 27, 2012 Time: 5:00 p.m. Where: Greene County Board of Commissioners Chambers 1034 Silver Drive Suite 201 Greensboro, GA Since 2005, natural hazard events have resulted in nearly half a million dollars in property damage in Greene County.* On Wednesday June 27th, the first of two public hearings will be held for the Greene County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Update. This hearing will be facilitated by Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (NEGRC) staff. Agenda Overview of the hazard mitigation planning process Natural hazards that may occur in Greene County Critical community facilities The public will have an opportunity to submit feedback at the public hearing and through an online questionnaire. This feedback will be used to guide the development of mitigation strategies that address identified natural hazards. *According to information retrieved from the National Climatic Data Center CONTACT: Phone: Taylor Baxter,Planner nkelly@negrc.org NEGRC Phone: (706) tbaxter@negrc.org 6

7 PUBLIC HEARING GREENE COUNTY PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE Date: Monday May 20, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m. Where: Greene County Board of Commissioners Chambers 1034 Silver Drive Suite 201 Greensboro, GA SINCE 2005, NATURAL HAZARD EVENTS HAVE RESULTED IN NEARLY HALF A MILLION DOLLARS IN PROPERTY DAMAGE IN GREENE COUNTY.* A public hearing will be held for the Greene County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Update on Monday, May 20th, 2013 at 9:00am in the Greene County Board of Commissioners Meeting Room at 1034 Silver Drive in Greensboro, Georgia. The purpose of this hearing will be to present a draft of the Plan Update to citizens and to obtain feedback prior to submission to the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA). The draft will be available for download by the public by Friday, May 10, 2013 at: Comments on the draft Plan Update will be accepted through Wednesday, May 22, Questions and comments concerning the Greene Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Update should be directed to: TAYLOR BPhone: AXTER, PLANNER nkelly@negrc.org NEGRC PHONE: (706) TBAXTER@NEGRC.ORG 7

8 Public Hearing Greene County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Attendees: Please sign-in Date: Wednesday June 27, 2012 Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: Greene County Government Complex 1034 Silver Drive Greensboro, GA

9 What is Hazard Mitigation? Defined: Any sustained actions taken to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property from hazards. -Continuous, on-going process -Pre- and post-disaster

10 Why are we doing this? Long Term Goal: Reduce disaster losses: Loss of Life Damage to Property Economic impacts

11 Why are we doing this? Hazard Mitigation Benefits: Mitigation saves money Every $1 invested will save $4 Mitigation creates safer, more resilient communities Break the cycle of disaster damage Mitigation speeds disaster recovery

12 Why are we doing this? Required for Federal Grant Eligibility Annually: Pre-Disaster Mitigation Competitive (PDM-C) Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Post Disaster: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) One of the first questions you will be asked: Do you have a hazard mitigation plan? Others Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA2K) requires a local plan to be in place for the above programs Emphasizes a proactive approach to emergency management prevent damages before the disaster

13 Why are we doing this? Hazard Mitigation Plans are required by Federal law to be updated every 5 years Madison County s plan will expire on August 26, 2013

14 What does this plan do? Identify and profile the Hazards Tornados, floods, lightning, etc. Requirement is natural hazards Can also include technological, or man-made hazards Determine the Risk (Threat) A real, quantifiable number that is based on hazard history, or advanced statistical modeling Determine the Vulnerability How bad could the damages get? (dollars, numbers, etc.) Develop goals & strategies to reduce long-term risks and/or vulnerabilities

15 How do we do this? Updating Your Local Hazard Mitigation Plan The plan itself 1. Update Risk Assessment How have the hazards changed? Has development increased, decreased or remained the same? Are there any changes in your critical facilities? 2. Update Goals & Objectives What projects have been accomplished? Are there some that have not been accomplished? Why? Are there new and better ideas?

16 How do we do this? Updating Your Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan The plan itself cont d 3. Update the Planning Process Describe the process used to update the plan. Who was involved? How was each section reviewed and how was it determined if revisions were necessary? 4. Update the intended plan maintenance process What process and criteria will be used for evaluation and monitoring?

17 How do we do this? Updating Your Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Follow-up Submit for GEMA/FEMA Review Adopt Plan Implement the Plan & Monitor Progress Ongoing after local adoption and FEMA approval

18 Changes Planning Process Must include two documentable opportunities for public participation during drafting stage & to comment on final draft prior to adoption Can be public hearings, website, etc. Risk Assessment NFIP repetitive loss structures vulnerability must be described in terms of types and numbers of structures. Goals & Objectives Must have strategy for NFIP compliance spelled out, or a specific statement of why jurisdiction is not going to participate in program

19 PDM Planning Milestones 1. Form Planning Committee 2. Kickoff Meeting 3. Update Critical Facilities, Hazards, and Risk Assessment 4. Update Mitigation Strategy 5. GEMA / FEMA Review and Approval 6. Adoption by Resolution

20 Plan schedule Timetable 18 months, complete summer 2013

21 Responsibilities Greene County and Municipalities: Attend committee meetings Homework & participation Regularly complete & submit timesheets Government action as required (e.g. pass adopting resolution) Regional Commission: Meeting coordination and facilitation Data analysis and mapping Planning process Labor match documentation Plan development Plan submission/revisions

22 Project Website Current plan Plan updates Meeting notes/slides Important documents Planning & Government Services tab Planning tab on left Pre-Disaster Mitigation Planning tab on left Greene County PDM Plan Update

23 NEGRC Contact Information Taylor Baxter Planner (706) Attendees: Please sign-in and complete a survey.

24 Greene County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Attendees: Please sign-in PUBLIC HEARING Date: Monday, May 13, 2013 Time: 9:00am Where: Greene County Board of Commissioners Meeting Room at 1034 Silver Drive in Greensboro, Georgia.

25 What is Hazard Mitigation? Defined: Any sustained actions taken to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property from hazards. -Continuous, on-going process -Pre- and post-disaster

26 Why are we doing this? Long Term Goal Reduce disaster losses: Loss of Life Damage to Property Economic impacts

27 Why are we doing this? Hazard Mitigation Benefits Mitigation saves money Every $1 invested may save up to $4 Mitigation creates safer, more resilient communities Break the cycle of disaster damage Mitigation speeds disaster recovery

28 Why are we doing this? Required for Federal Grant Eligibility Annually: Pre-Disaster Mitigation Competitive (PDM-C) Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Post Disaster: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) One of the first questions you will be asked: Do you have a hazard mitigation plan? Others Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA2K) requires a local plan to be in place for the above programs Emphasizes a proactive approach to emergency management prevent damages before the disaster

29 Why are we doing this? Hazard Mitigation Plans are required by Federal law to be updated every 5 years Greene County s plan will expire on August 26, 2013

30 What does this plan do? Identify and profile the Hazards Tornados, floods, lightning, etc. Requirement is natural hazards Can also include technological, or man-made hazards Determine the Risk (Threat) A real, quantifiable number that is based on past hazard history, or advanced statistical modeling Determine the Vulnerability How bad could the damages get? (dollars, numbers, etc.) Develop goals & strategies to reduce long-term risks and/or vulnerabilities

31 How do we do this? Updating Your Local Hazard Mitigation Plan The plan itself 1. Update Risk Assessment How have the hazards changed? Has development increased, decreased or remained the same? Are there any changes in your critical facilities? 2. Update Goals & Objectives What projects have been accomplished? Are there some that have not been accomplished? Why? Are there new and better ideas?

32 How do we do this? Updating Your Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan The plan itself cont d 3. Update the Planning Process Describe the process used to update the plan. Who was involved? How was each section reviewed and how was it determined if revisions were necessary? 4. Update the intended plan maintenance process What process and criteria will be used for evaluation and monitoring?

33 How do we do this? Updating Your Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Follow-up Submit for GEMA/FEMA Review Adopt Plan Implement the Plan & Monitor Progress Ongoing after local adoption and FEMA approval

34 PDM Planning Milestones 1. Form Planning Committee 2. Kickoff Meeting 3. Update Critical Facilities, Hazards, and Risk Assessment 4. Update Mitigation Strategy 5. GEMA / FEMA Review and Approval 6. Adoption by Resolution

35 Responsibilities Greene County and cities Attend committee meetings Homework & participation Regularly complete & submit timesheets Government action as required (e.g. pass adopting resolution) Regional Commission Meeting coordination and facilitation Data analysis and mapping Planning process Labor match documentation Plan development Plan submission/revisions

36 Questionnaire Results How do you expect to be notified that a natural hazard event is occurring? No: 20% Not sure: 26% Yes: 54% Television: 19% County Emergency Notification System: 16% Tornado siren: 15% Weather alert radio: 13% Internet: 7% Other radio: 7% 6% Mobile application: 5% Telephone call: 4% Text message: 4% Sheriff s Department NIXLE: 2% Other: 2%

37 Questionnaire Results Continued Many residents expressed a lack of knowledge about emergency operations Warnings and notification during hazard events was the mostexpressed concern Many residents requested information about storm shelters and evacuation procedures Several residents expressed a desire for new tornado sirens throughout the County There were no structural projects or specific project sites mentioned as candidates for hazard mitigation

38 Critical Facilities Essential Facilities Hospitals, police/fire stations, emergency operations centers, evacuation centers, schools Transportation Systems Airports, bridges, roadbeds, overpasses, transfer stations, railroad tracks, bridges, rail yards, depots, etc. Lifeline Utility Systems Water, wastewater, natural gas, power, and communications systems. High Potential Loss Nuclear power plants, dams, military installations Hazardous Materials Corrosives, explosives, flammable materials, radioactive materials, and toxins Important Facilities Government buildings and functions, major employers in the area, banking and financial institutions, certain commercial establishments such as grocery stores, hardware stores, technical schools, colleges and universities. Vulnerable Populations Elderly, jail populations, people with mental, physical or mobility problems, and non-english speaking populations. Economic Assets Major employers and financial centers in your community or area that impact the local or regional economy if significantly disrupted Historic Considerations State or federal parks, museums, and historic districts. Special Considerations Larger factories or industries, large vertical apartment or housing complexes

39 Natural Hazards in Greene County Severe Thunderstorms Hail Tornados Lightning Wind Floods Wildfire Winter Storms Snow Ice Drought Earthquakes

40 Hazard Severe Thunderstorms Drought Wildfire Winter Storms Flood Earthquake Frequency 1.28/year 28% chance each year 24.3/year 60% chance each year 15% chance each year 1.5% chance each year Source: National Climatic Data Center,

41 Hazard Damage Severe Thunderstorms $4.8 million Drought Not available Wildfire Not available Winter Storms $2.8 million Floods $432,883 Earthquake None Source: National Climatic Data Center, property and crop damage, , adjusted for $2011

42 Examples: industrial pollution nuclear radiation toxic waste factory explosions, fires, and chemical spills. Technological Hazards Technological Hazard: These hazards originate from technological or industrial accidents, infrastructure failures, or certain human activities. These hazards cause the loss of life or injury, property damage, social and economic disruption, or environmental degradation, and often come with little to no warning. Image: Fireworks factory disaster, Holland, 2000.

43 Technological Hazards Hazardous material examples: flammable materials corrosives toxins : 52 spills of hazardous material reported in Greene County. source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources

44 Hazardous Site Inventory One site listed by Georgia Department of Natural Resources: Greene County W. 278 Solid Waste Landfill Planning committee listed other sites as Critical Facilities, mapped here: Willis Oil Co. NIBICO, Inc. Wilhoit Gas UAP Timberland LLC NOVELLIS AmeriGas BELLSOUTH Quail International Standridge Color

45 STAPLEE Method Social Technical Administrative Political Legal Economic Environmental

46 Ranking Hazard Mitigation Strategies Severe Thunderstorms Action Item Identify and implement new ways to educate public about the dangers posed by severe thunderstorms, hail, and tornados, potential mitigation measures, and notification systems while maintaining current initiatives Conduct regular assessment of zoning and building codes ability to mitigate severe thunderstorm damage and update as needed Conduct regular assessments of the need for backup power sources at critical facilities and provide new sources as needed Priority 2 3 3

47 Ranking Hazard Mitigation Strategies Drought Action Item Develop and conduct regular educational programs about water conservation 2 Research and consider partnerships and incentive programs for water conservation 3 Conduct a study of potential new connections between city water systems and explore potential funding sources 3 Explore working with Farm Bureau on feed supply sharing programs during droughts 3 Priority

48 Ranking Hazard Mitigation Strategies Wildfire Action Item Collaborate with state and county agencies to develop and conduct regular educational programs addressing the risks of wildfire and 2 potential mitigation actions Work to increase public awareness of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan and its provisions 1 Create local fire department wildland firefighting team and continue training efforts to supplement GFC wildland firefighting efforts 2 Priority Purchase truck with skid unit for local wildland firefighting team 3

49 Ranking Hazard Mitigation Strategies Winter Storms Action Item Identify and implement new ways to educate public about the dangers posed by winter storms while continuing current educational initiatives Ensure adequate supplies of winter storm response materials, such as sand and salt Develop a system of inter-governmental coordination for road clearing during ice storms Priority 1 3 2

50 Ranking Hazard Mitigation Strategies Action Item Floods Identify and implement new ways to educate the public about flood maps and procedures Continue to identify and replace deficient bridges and culverts in flood-prone locations including: 2 Priority 1.Bethesda Church Road 2.Nichols Road 3.Little Creek Church Road 4.Johnny Carson Road 5.Browns Chapel Road 6.Ward Road 7.Quail Trail Study options for separating storm drainage and groundwater from public sanitary sewer system and explore potential funding sources 2 3 Continue enforcement of floodplain maps and ordinances 1 Continue compliance with NFIP criteria 1

51 Ranking Hazard Mitigation Strategies Earthquake Action Item Identify and implement new ways to educate public about the dangers posed by earthquakes while continuing current educational initiatives Continue to evaluate and enforce building codes 1 2 Priority

52 Ranking Hazard Mitigation Strategies All Hazards Action Item Organize and conduct regular educational outreach activities through a variety of channels, including schools, churches, radio PSAs, utility mailings, and social media Implement user-defined (text message, direct call, ) system for recalling essential response personnel during hazard events Continue to conduct annual storm spotter training courses for county employees and the general public Maintain emergency shelters' abilities to meet the needs of County residents, including shelter-at-home education Improve emergency response capabilities by reopening Old Eatonton Road railroad bridge Install generators at key governmental and public safety facilities Priority

53 Ranking Hazard Mitigation Strategies Hazardous Material Releases Action Item Offer hazardous material operations and technician training to new emergency personnel 2 Priority Do annual tabletop exercise involving all responding organizations on hazardous material spills 2 Continue to develop plans for every site that either houses hazardous materials or is considered a critical facility 2

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55 NEGRC Contact Information Taylor Baxter Planner (706) Attendees: Please sign-in.

56 Greene County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Pla Survey Results Question 01 Where do you live? Answers % Skips 3 2% 0% 27% 54% COUNT PERCENT Greensboro 84 54% Unincorporated Greene County (not within a city or town) 35 22% Other Option 25 16% Union Point 6 4% White Plains 2 1% Siloam 2 1% Woodville 2 1% Question 02 Where do you work and/or attend school? (Select all that apply) Answers % Skips 21 13% 0% 26.5% 53% COUNT PERCENT Other Option 72 52% Greensboro 44 32% Unincorporated Greene County (not within a city or town) 17 12% White Plains 2 1% Union Point 2 1% Woodville 1 1% Siloam 0 0% Question 03 Do you feel confident that you know what to do if a natural hazard event (such as a tornado or flood) occurs? Answers % Skips 2 1% 0% 27.5% 55% COUNT PERCENT Yes 85 54% Not Sure 41 26% No 31 20% Question 04 How do you expect to be notified that a natural hazard event is occurring? (select all that apply) Answers % Skips 0 0%

57 0% 9.5% 19% COUNT PERCENT Television 98 19% County Emergency Notification System 85 16% Tornado Sirens 80 15% Weather alert radio 68 13% Internet 39 7% Other radio 37 7% 32 6% Mobile Application 25 5% Telephone call 21 4% Text message 21 4% Sheriff s Department NIXLE 10 2% Other Option 8 2% Question 05 Who would you contact/notify first during natural hazard event in a non-life threatening situation? Answers % Skips 5 3% 0% 22.5% 45% COUNT PERCENT Neighbor 69 45% Nearby family member 53 34% Local government 18 12% Other Option 13 8% Elected official 1 1% Church 0 0% Question 06 Do you typically keep at least three days worth of supplies (such as water, food, medicine, etc.) that could be used for you and members of your household in case a natural hazard event prevents you from leaving your house Answers % Skips 1 1% 0% 39% 78% COUNT PERCENT Yes % No 31 20% Not Sure 4 3% Question 07 Due to special needs, would you or anyone in your household require additional assistance during or after a natural hazard event (such as a tornado or flood)? (Mandatory) Answers % Skips 0 0% 0% 41.5% 83% COUNT PERCENT No % Yes, I or someone in my household is (select all that apply): 9 5% Physically/mobility impaired 7 4% Vision impaired 5 3% Hearing impaired 4 2%

58 Other Option 3 2% Home health or life support equipment dependent (oxygen, nebulizers, etc.) 2 1% Mentally impaired 0 0% Without a motor vehicle (entire household) 0 0% Non-English speaking 0 0% Question 08 Please list any other concerns/comments related to natural hazard preparation in Greene County Answers 34 21% Skips % 28,717,381 We would like to have a tornado siren and a safe house/area for tornado protection Today, 1:51PM 27,300,594 I hope that there are volunteers who can run chain saws and doziers to move trees to free people in the event of a natural disaster. I have been in one before and it took 6 hours to cut a path for us to get out. Luckly no one was injured or needed medical help at the time. Tuesday, Jun 19th 3:05PM 27,175,731 notification related to our area - if it is available Sunday, Jun 17th 7:39AM 26,997,382 Just to be certain we have a tornado alert system up and running Wednesday, Jun 13th 5:36PM 26,516,947 Do we have sirens in Greene county? Tuesday, Jun 5th 7:55PM 26,504,456 I am really unfamiliar with local government natural hazard preparedness. Tuesday, Jun 5th 2:54PM 26,430,766 Wish we had a tornado siren at old Salem to warn us Sunday, Jun 3rd 7:06AM 26,394,631 I know there is no tornado siren for our area. I am the most concerned about this. Friday, Jun 1st 6:22PM 26,392,064 Hope someone will give more instructions and information on the subject. New to area Friday, Jun 1st 4:29PM 26,384,046 I don't know of any suitable toronado shelter in our area. Friday, Jun 1st 1:19PM 26,371,478 county and or state being prepared Friday, Jun 1st 8:41AM 26,370,545 advise on storm shelters Friday, Jun 1st 8:18AM 26,349,569 I am not sure what measures the county has to notify us of emergencies. I only recently moved here. Thursday, May 31st 7:49PM 26,349,526 We are new to the area and we are not sure what your emergency procedures or protocals are. Do you have a test of your emergency broadcast on a certain day each month? Thursday, May 31st 7:44PM 26,349,443 We are new to the are and we are not sure what your emergency procedures or protocals are. Thursday, May 31st 7:44PM 26,341,982 Do we have any plans for storm shelters Thursday, May 31st 4:32PM 26,339,061 Re: Del Webb. It would be helpful if someone analyzed each floor plan and provided an emergency plan for each. Thursday, May 31st 3:37PM 26,338,560 evacuation route Thursday, May 31st 3:29PM

59 26,338,225 Live aone Thursday, May 31st 3:24PM 26,333,573 none Thursday, May 31st 2:17PM 26,332,349 Only safe place In my house,re: tornado, would be in a bathroom,in between the walls Thursday, May 31st 1:46PM 26,331,843 Tornado is my concern. Where to go underground if possible? (Economic Collapse and the influx of people from the metro area is a concern) Thursday, May 31st 1:30PM 26,331,123 No formal fire service mutual aid agreement exist with a state wide mutual aid group. The group is free to join with no annual fees and supported by GEMA and the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs. Thursday, May 31st 1:02PM 26,330,307 Does Greene County have an emergency warning system? ie Sirens? Thursday, May 31st 12:48PM 26,322,898 How would we find out about shelters set up in the event of loss of home due to tornaso or flood? Thursday, May 31st 9:28AM 26,305,159 Again, wish we had some official county notification system. There is lots of ground to cover and many residents would be unaware and at risk. Wednesday, May 30th 7:44PM 26,304,694 Being that Greene County is mostly a rural community it would be nice to see the organization of CERT teams within each community. People should be educated to Shelter in Place if at all possible by being given the information to self identify an area in their home that provides for each type of disaster. Being that time and protective travel routes are the two least available comodities in an emergency having a family preplan is essential and must be assisted by the local AHJ. For familys in mo Wednesday, May 30th 7:14PM 26,304,682 Being that Greene County is mostly a rural community it would be nice to see the organization of CERT teams within each community. People should be educated to Shelter in Place if at all possible by being given the information to self identify an area in their home that provides for each type of disaster. Being that time and protective travel routes are the two least available comodities in an emergency having a family preplan is essential and must be assisted by the local AHJ. For familys in mo Wednesday, May 30th 7:14PM 26,301,650 Need a plan to account for everyone in an affected area. Are there stockpiles of food and water and a plan to distribute them to needed areas? Wednesday, May 30th 4:57PM 26,297,897 Where is a relief center located Wednesday, May 30th 3:03PM 26,297,699 Make sure you have enough Ambulances Wednesday, May 30th 3:02PM 26,295,694 Were to meet?? Wednesday, May 30th 2:15PM 26,293,600 What about telephone( both home and cell) What about gas (do places have emergency generators to run pumps)?? Wednesday, May 30th 1:08PM 26,158,600 Union Point needs a tornado siren Friday, May 25th 10:39AM