HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN POINT OF CONTACT jmilot@hanovereng.com manager@eatwp.org MUNICIPAL PROFILE
MUNICIPAL PARTICIPATION
Identify source of information, if different Topic from the one listed 1. Staff Resources Is the Community Floodplain Administrator (FPA) or NFIP Coordinator certified? Community FPA No Is floodplain management an auxiliary function? Community FPA Yes Provide an explanation of NFIP administration services (e.g., permit review, GIS, education or outreach, inspections, engineering capability) What are the barriers to running an effective NFIP program in the community, if any? 2. Compliance History Is the community in good standing with the NFIP? Are there any outstanding compliance issues (i.e. current violations)? When was the most recent Community Assistance Visits (CAV) or Community Assistance Contact (CAC)? Is a CAV or CAC scheduled or needed? 3. Regulation When did the community enter the NFIP? Are the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) digital or paper? How are residents assisted with mapping? Do floodplain regulations meet or exceed FEMA or State minimum requirements? If so, in what ways? Describe the permitting process. Community FPA Community FPA State NFIP Coordinator, FEMA NFIP Specialist, or community records NFIP Community Status Book Community FPA Community FPA Community FPA, State, FEMA NFIP Compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Additional Comments Primarily handled by the Zoning Office and municipal engineer during the planning and permitting. Public awareness and municipal resources. Yes No Unknown No Unknown Both digital and hard copy. The local flood plain ordinance was adopted after the most recent update. Zoning Officer reviews and permits.
Topic 4. Insurance Summary How many NFIP policies are in the community? What is the total premium and coverage? How many claims have been paid in the community? What is the total amount of paid claims? How many substantial damage claims have there been? How many structures are exposed to flood risk within the community? Describe any areas of flood risk with limited NFIP policy coverage. 5. Community Rating System (CRS) Identify source of information, if different from the one listed State NFIP Coordinator or FEMA NFIP Specialist FEMA NFIP or Insurance Specialist +/- 8/TBD TBD Community FPA or GIS Analyst +/- 29 Community FPA or FEMA Insurance Specialist Additional Comments 3.7% land area located in 1% Annual Flood. Does the community participate in CRS? Community FPA, State, or FEMA NFIP No If so, what is the community's CRS Class Ranking? Flood Insurance Manual (http://www.fema.gov/floodinsurancemanual.gov) What categories and activities provide CRS points and how can the Class be improved? Does the plan include CRS planning requirements? Community FPA, FEMA CRS Coordinator, or ISO representative Compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) (continued)
COMMUNITY ASSETS
COMMUNITY ASSETS (continued)
Capability 1. Planning & Regulatory Regulatory/Tool/Program In Place Status Date Adopted or Updated Comprehensive Plan 2016 Under Development Department/ Agency Internal and Effect on Hazard Loss Reduction: - Supports - Neutral - Hinders Capital Improvement Plan Internal S Economic Development Plan Continuity of Operations Plan Stormwater Management Plan/Ordinance Open Space Management Plan (or Parks/Rec or Greenways Plan) Natural Resource Protection Plan Transportation Plan Capability Assessment 2012 N 2007 2011 Internal S 2004 Internal and S S S Change since 2013 Plan? + Positive - Negative Has the 2013 Hazard Mitigation Plan been integrated into the Regulatory Tool/Program? If so, how? How can these capabilities be expanded and improved to reduce risk? Additional Comments Twp Manager and Public Works Director Participating in LVPC Update Twp Manager and Recreation Director Part of Zoning and SALDO
Capability 1. Planning & Regulatory Regulatory/Tool/Program Historic Preservation Plan In Place Status Date Adopted or Updated Under Development Department/ Agency Effect on Hazard Loss Reduction: - Supports - Neutral - Hinders Floodplain Management Plan 2014 External S Farmland Preservation Evacuation Plan 2012 Internal S Disaster Recovery Plan 2012 Internal S Hazard Mitigation Plan 2013 Internal and S Emergency Operations Plan 2012 Internal S Internal and Zoning Regulations 2004 S Floodplain Regulations 2014 External S NFIP Participation 2001 Internal Building Code External S Fire Code External S Other 2000 Capability Assessment (continued) Internal and S Change since 2013 Plan? + Positive - Negative Has the 2013 Hazard Mitigation Plan been integrated into the Regulatory Tool/Program? If so, how? N/A How can these capabilities be expanded and improved to reduce risk? Additional Comments and Third Party Zoning Officer Participating in LVPC Update Always Updating and Third Party Zoning Officer Third Party Zoning Officer/BCO BCO, VFC and Third Party SALDO - Always Updating
Capability 2. Administration & Technology Staff/Personnel Resources 3. Financial Resources Planners (with land use/land development knowledge) Planners or engineers (with natural and/or humancaused hazards knowledge) Engineers or professionals trained in building and/or construction practices (includes building inspectors) Yes No Department/ Agency Internal and Change since 2013 Hazard Mitigation Plan? How can these capabilities be expanded and improved to reduce risk? Additional Comments Twp Planning Commission and Emergency manager Internal Part time Twp Floodplain administrator/manager External Third Party Zoning Officer Land surveyors Staff familiar with the hazards of the community Internal and Personnel skilled in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and/or FEMA's HAZUS program Grant writers or fiscal staff to handle large/complex grants Internal Other Capital improvement programming Internal Board of Supervisors, Twp Manager and Sec/Treasurer Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Internal Special purpose taxes Internal Gas/electric utility fees Water/sewer fees Stormwater utility fees Development impact fees Internal General obligation, revenue, and/or special tax bonds Partnering arrangements or intergovernmental agreements Other Capability Assessment (continued) Internal Board of Supervisors, Twp Manager and Sec/Treasurer Board of Supervisors, Twp Manager and Sec/Treasurer Board of Supervisors, Twp Manager and Sec/Treasurer Board of Supervisors, Twp Manager and Sec/Treasurer
Capability 4. Education & Outreach Program/Organization Firewise Communities Certification StormReady Certification Natural disaster or safety-related school programs Ongoing public education or information program (e.g., responsible water use, fire safety, household preparedness, environmental education) Public-private partnership initiatives addressing disaster-related issues Local citizen groups or non-profit organizations focused on environmental protection, emergency preparedness, access and functional needs populations, etc. Other Capability Assessment (continued) Yes No Department/ Agency Change since the 2013 Hazard Mitigation Plan? Enhanced website capabilities and changeable message sign at Building How can these capabilities be expanded and improved to reduce risk? Additional Comments Volunteer Emergency Services and various committees Capability 5. Self-Assessment Area Degree of Capability Change since the 2013 Limited Moderate High Hazard Mitigation Plan? If so, how? Planning and Regulatory No Administrative and Technical No Financial No Education and Outreach No Capability Assessment (continued) Additional Comments
Development/ Property Name Farmhouse Mews Type of Development Residential/ Commercial Number of Structures Location Southeast Quad of Intersection of Airport Road and ville Road Known Hazard Zone None N/A Description/Status Locust Manor Residential/ Commercial Southwest Quad of Intersection of Route 512 and Locust Road None N/A Atiyeh Route 512 Pcop Sunny Slope Farm adjacent to Bicentennial Oaks/Valley View Airport Road Lot 1 Residential/ Commercial West side of Route 512 south of Steuben Road Extension Contaminated Soils Residential 84 Dogwood Road, east of Bicentennial Park Flood Planning Residential North of ville Road partially in Township, N.C. None Construction Industrial 1 Southeast Quad of Intersection of Airport Road and SR 329 None Planning N/A Regency at Creekside Manor Residential (Age Restricted) 232 West side of Route 512 south of Stevben Road Extension None Planning Known Or Anticipated Future Development/Redevelopment Type of Event and Date FEMA Disaster # (if applicable) Local Damage and Losses Snow Related Winter Event AJA066 $32,568 Costs submitted for $31,393.15 reimbursement Natural Hazard Event History Specific To East Allen Township
Status 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Mitigation Action (from 2013 Hazard Mitigation Plan) Township engineering firm is reviewing potential mitigation activities to alleviate flooding in the Bicentennial Park / Shawnee Drive / Munsee Lane / Mohawk Drive / Colony Drive area. Monocacy Creek flooding along Route 512 Project raising of the roadway and railroad, replacing the bridges with a higher and longer structures. Conduct Study to determine mitigation activities to alleviate flooding in the area where Monocacy Creek crosses Route 512 Coordinate to determine if shutting off Keystone Cement Company quarry pumps would help alleviate flooding. Study to mitigate Sickle Road (unimproved road) Heavy rains cause springs to wash out roadway. Determine actions to prevent or minimize issue. Improvements to Snyders Church between Airport Rd. and W. Main Blvd. (Rt. 248). Control water flow from neighbor s property causing road shoulders to wash out, debris clogging pipe under road. Stone Post Rd. Culvert (unimproved stone portion of road) Heavy rains cause road surface to wash away. Robin Lane Culvert (unimproved road) Heavy rains cause road surface to wash away. Improvements PA Route 248, just east of the intersection with Snyders Church. Water washes over roadway. Enlarge pipe. Improvements on PA Route 248, water comes off farmland, follows swale from Robin Lane to Route 248 (at 6159 W. Main Blvd), then crosses in a pipe and over the roadway as pipe cannot handle volume of water into property at 6150. Enlarge pipe. Improvements on PA Route 987, south of Locust Road and north of Jade Lane, storm water comes off farmland and floods over the roadway. Develop a traffic control plan for times when PA Route 512 is closed due to flooding 2013 Action Plan Status No Progress/ Unknown In Progress Continuous Completed Discontinued Additional Comments Alleviate Flooding in Bicentennial Park and downstream area Monocacy Creek Flooding along Route 512 (roadway/bridge) Study mitigation of Flooding along Route 512 Study affect of Keystone Quarry pumping on local flooding. Action not carried through to 2018 Action Plan. Investigate Sickle Road Drainage Snyder's Church Road Drainage Improvements Stone Post Road Drainage Improvements Robin Lane Drainage Improvements Route 248 East of Snyder's Church Rd Culvert Replacement Route 248 at Robin Lane Drainage Improvements Route 987 Drainage Improvements South of Locust Rd Develop Traffic Control Plan for Route 512 Flooding. Action not carried through to 2018 Action Plan.
Mitigation Action (from 2013 Hazard Mitigation Plan) No Progress/ Unknown In Progress Status 13 Complete the implementation of the Storm Ready Program 14 15 16 Employ better soil conservation practices to reduce soil erosion and water runoff. Make visitation of every SARA Tier II facility an annual event by the Fire Department. Maintain compliance with and good-standing in the NFIP including adoption and enforcement of floodplain management requirements (e.g. regulating all new and substantially improved construction in Special Hazard Flood Areas), floodplain identification and mapping, and flood insurance outreach to the community. Continuous Completed Discontinued Additional Comments Complete Implementation of the Storm Ready Plan. Action not carried through to 2018 Action Plan. Employ soil conservation practices to reduce erosion/runoff Annual SARA Tier II visits by Fire Company Comply with NFIP adoption and enforcement 2013 Action Plan Status Notes: 1) Actions not carried through to the 2018 Action Plan are so noted. 2) To maintain National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) compliance, actions related to the NFIP were carried through to the 2018 Action Plan even if identified by the municipality as completed.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Mitigation Action Township engineering firm is reviewing potential mitigation activities to alleviate flooding in the Bicentennial Park / Shawnee Drive / Munsee Lane / Mohawk Drive / Colony Drive area. Monocacy Creek flooding along Route 512 Project raising of the roadway and railroad, replacing the bridges with a higher and longer structures. Conduct Study to determine mitigation activities to alleviate flooding in the area where Monocacy Creek crosses Route 512 Study to mitigate Sickle Road (unimproved road) Heavy rains cause springs to wash out roadway. Determine actions to prevent or minimize issue. Improvements to Snyders Church between Airport Rd. and W. Main Blvd. (Rt. 248). Control water flow from neighbor s property causing road shoulders to wash out, debris clogging pipe under road. Stone Post Rd. Culvert (unimproved stone portion of road) Heavy rains cause road surface to wash away. Robin Lane Culvert (unimproved road) Heavy rains cause road surface to wash away. Improvements PA Route 248, just east of the intersection with Snyders Church. Water washes over roadway. Enlarge pipe. 2018 Mitigation Action Plan Mitigation Technique Category Hazard(s) Addressed Priority (H/M/L) Estimated Cost Flood Medium High Flood High High Flood Medium High Flood Medium High Flood Medium High Flood Medium High Flood Medium High Potential Funding HMA Grants and County grant opportunities; Private sector HMA Grants, PennDOT Norfolk Southern RR and Private Sector Federal, State, County, and Private Sector FEMA, State, County Grant opportunities FEMA, State, County Grant opportunities FEMA, State, County Grant opportunities Lead Agency/ Department Township, Home Owner PennDOT Norfolk Southern RR Home owners Public Works with oversight by DEP & NCCD Public Works with oversight by DEP & NCCD Public Works with oversight by DEP & NCCD Public Works with oversight by NCCD Flood Medium High PennDOT PennDOT Implementation Schedule Short-term Long-term Short-term Long-term Long-term Long-term Long-term Long-term Applies to New and/or Structures
9 10 11 12 13 14 Mitigation Action Improvements on PA Route 248, water comes off farmland, follows swale from Robin Lane to Route 248 (at 6159 W. Main Blvd), then crosses in a pipe and over the roadway as pipe cannot handle volume of water into property at 6150. Enlarge pipe. Improvements on PA Route 987, south of Locust Road and north of Jade Lane, storm water comes off farmland and floods over the roadway. Employ better soil conservation practices to reduce soil erosion and water runoff. Make visitation of every SARA Tier II facility an annual event by the Fire Department. Maintain compliance with and goodstanding in the NFIP including adoption and enforcement of floodplain management requirements (e.g. regulating all new and substantially improved construction in Special Hazard Flood Areas), floodplain identification and mapping, and flood insurance outreach to the community. Coordinate with the County Emergency Management Agency and PA Department of Health, which is responsible for setting up points of distribution and providers for immunizations. 2018 Mitigation Action Plan (continued) Mitigation Technique Category Education & awareness Local plans & regulations Local plans & regulations Hazard(s) Addressed Priority (H/M/L) Estimated Cost Potential Funding Lead Agency/ Department Flood Medium High PennDOT PennDOT Flood Medium High PennDOT PennDOT Flood High Low Private All hazards High Low Flood Pandemic and Infectious Disease High Medium Low - Medium Low Northampton County Conservation District (NCCD) East Allen Twp. Fire Dept., possibly LEPC ity (via Engineer/NFIP Floodplain Administrator) with support from PEMA, ISO FEMA ity, working with County EMA and PA Department of Health Implementation Schedule Long-term Long-term Short-term Short-term Ongoing Ongoing Applies to New and/or Structures New & existing New & existing N/A
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Mitigation Action Devise an employee vaccination and immunization plan to prevent an outbreak within the municipal employee ranks. Devise a municipal continuity of operations plan to keep essential services running in the event that a significant portion of the workforce is affected. Devise a public education and outreach plan regarding disease prevention. Provide education and outreach to residents regarding how to prevent the spread of invasive species, including quarantine procedures. Develop a neighborhood cleanup plan designed to remove discarded tires, trash and other items in which standing water can form. Provide training and education for first responders to ensure effective emergency care. Provide education and outreach, especially in K-12, regarding drug abuse prevention. Mitigation Technique Category Local plans & regulations Local plans & regulations Education & awareness Education & awareness Education & awareness Local plans & regulations Education & awareness Hazard(s) Addressed Pandemic and Infectious Disease Pandemic and Infectious Disease Pandemic and Infectious Disease Invasive Species Invasive Species Drug Overdose Crisis Drug Overdose Crisis Priority (H/M/L) Medium Medium Medium High High High High Estimated Cost Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Potential Funding Lead Agency/ Department Implementation Schedule Applies to New and/or Structures ity Short-term N/A ity Short-term N/A ity Ongoing N/A ity Ongoing N/A ity Short-term N/A ity Ongoing N/A ity/ School District 2018 Mitigation Action Plan (continued) Notes: Estimated 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. funding levels are not adequate to cover the costs of the proposed project. Potential Funding (FEMA HMA): PDM = Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program FMA = Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program HMGP = Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Implementation Schedule: Short-Term= 1 to 5 years Long-Term= 5 years or greater DOF = Depending on funding. Applies to New and/or Structures: N/A = Not Applica Ongoing N/A