13 - RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2017 LAMAR COUNTY MITIGATION PLAN

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Lamar County Multi- Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Chapter Four ACTION 1: PUBLIC AWARENESS & EDUCATION Project: Develop and conduct a multi- hazard seasonal public awareness program providing citizens and business with accurate information describing risk and vulnerability to natural hazards, implemented on an annual basis. This project would include other programs such as: Water Conservation, Storm Safety, Fire Safety, Neighborhood Watch, etc. All 13 hazards could be mitigated with this action. Description: Some hazards have a combination of attributes, including a high likelihood of occurrence, a specific location that would likely be impacted, and proven approaches that can reduce the impact, such that the HMPT has recommended specific actions be taken. For other hazards, where either the likelihood of occurrence is very low, or the area of likely impact is not specifically known, or there is very little that can be done to reduce the impacts, the HMPT has determined that the best approach would simply be public awareness. People should know what the HMPT knows: information describing historical events and losses, the likelihood of future occurrences, the range of possible impacts, appropriate actions to save lives and minimize property damage and where additional information can be found. This outreach effort will include media brochures at public building, and safety programs in the local schools, websites, and public service announcements. FUNDING & COST: The cost of the program will run between $5000 - $25,000 annually depending upon printing and mailing costs, level of volunteer participation, and scope and frequency of events. Source of funding include local budget, private and commercial donation, HMPG, PDM Grants, AFG, etc. BENEFITS: Life Safety, reduction in property losses, relatively low cost RESPONSIBLE PARTY: Lamar County OEM, Rural Fire Departments, American Red Cross, Forestry Service, Chamber of Commerce. Action 2: Planning for Tomorrow /Critical Facility Backup Plan Project: Protect property and prevent future hazards by incorporating hazard mitigation in long range county planning and development activities. Description: Conduct annual tabletop disaster exercises with county law enforcement, EMC's, and other emergency response agencies. Review annually existing Emergency Operation Plans (EOP). Work together with neighboring counties and local council of government to encourage multi - jurisdictional emergency plans and to develop a hazard event database. Obtain Storm Ready Certification from the National Weather Service which denotes a certain level of warning, severe weather - spotting and communications capability. Funding & Cost: Less than $25,000 and existing staff time and budget Benefits: Interoperability 182