Outreach and Mitigation: A Convenient Partnership in Loss Reduction. Scott Schelling and Carver Struve, CFM

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1 Outreach and Mitigation: A Convenient Partnership in Loss Reduction Scott Schelling and Carver Struve, CFM

2 Purpose = Program Transformation

3 Goal = Process Integration Risk Identification Community Engagement Mitigation and Planning Risk Reduction Measures

4 Salt Lake County Background 37% of State population 515,600 square acres square miles total miles of streams 370 square miles (46%) are in rugged mountain ranges and largely undevelopable

5 Salt Lake County, Utah

6 Integrating Risk MAP and Mitigation Share Resources Integrate Programs Implement a More Comprehensive Approach to Risk Reduction

7 Project Goals Technical Assistance and Training Mitigation Plan Development Local Capacity Building Non-Regulatory Product Development Multi-Hazard Approach

8 Jordan Watershed Approach Planning and GIS technical assistance Documenting flood issues, mapping needs, vulnerability to other hazards, and at-risk populations Leveraging Training local staff on Hazus Level I and II modules for earthquake and flood Coordinated Hazard Identification, Mitigation Strategy Development, and Capability Building information to fund future studies and mapping Assuring a Developing non-regulatory flood risk data multi-hazard focus in mitigation planning and outreach

9 Jordan Watershed Benefits Leveraged Knowledge and Existing Relationships to Create a New Approach Improved Coordination Between Programs and Partners Maximized Funding Developed High Quality Risk Analysis Products Improved Plans by Integrating Data and Products Built a User friendly Website With Tools and Online Guides Gained Stakeholder Commitment

10 Exceeding Minimum Standards USACE Partnered with Utah Geological Survey Study flood hazards in the Wasatch Front and Cache Valley Will supplement existing FIRM and show Debris flow Alluvial fan hazards Improve land use planning and public perception of risk

11 Petaluma, California Petaluma Outlet Mall Flood December 31, 2005

12 ADOPTED Petaluma 2010 Floodplain Management Plan 100-year Flood Boundary General Plan Higher Standards Into 2025 General Plan IDENTIFIED 1,139 buildings in SFHA 34 repetitive loss properties

13 Petaluma 2010 Floodplain ESTABLISHED Expand outreach to community Management Plan Floodplain Management Goals Expand Zero Net Fill Requirement Distribute brochures to potential homebuyers to understand risk Explore acquisition opportunities Certify Flood wall with USACE

14 City of Petaluma Approach The preliminary FIRM and FIS report developed with new studies funded by the City (2012) FEMA revised the FIRM and FIS report to address community comments and appeals (2013) Issue a Changes Since Last FIRM (CSLF) map to make the results easier to Identify

15 Petaluma and County Pro-Active Outreach Approach

16 City of Petaluma Impact Identified projects to reduce flood risk and provide habitat enhancement Used study data to request a grant for improvements Improved outreach, including community meetings, safety flyers, project factsheets, and educational efforts

17 City of Petaluma Grant Application Recommended for State Bond (Oct 16, 2013) $825,000 Capri Creek Flood Impact Reduction, Water & Habitat Quality, Recreation Project Phase IV The City of Petaluma s multi-benefit flood reduction and habitat enhancement project includes four components: Increase Hydraulic Capacity Create Sediment and Debris Removal Basin Re vegetation and Habitat Enhancement Stewardship

18 Water Agency Survey Results

19 Flood Risk Still Low Priority

20 Conclusion By combining Risk MAP, Outreach, and Mitigation Planning, FEMA, The State, and the Communities were able to combine efforts and leveraging resources for a more efficient process to reduce risk and increase a communities resilience. Citizens in proactive communities still believe flood risk is low and won t affect them. Strategies still must continue to develop compete with other priorities in a community and target citizens risk perception.

21 Scott Schelling, PMP Michael Baker International, Inc J. Carver Struve, CFM Michael Baker International, Inc