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Lamar County Multi- Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan <br />Chapter Four <br />i. <br />would be to mitigate flooding and protect the <br />floodplain countywide. (NFIP) <br />Continue maintenance efforts to keep creeks free <br />Medium <br />EMC & <br />Floods <br />High <br />of obstructions while retaining vegetation to <br />(Grants) <br />1 to 4 years <br />County Staff <br />prevent erosion in waterways. <br />When updated floodplain maps are complete <br />Low <br />Floods <br />High <br />reevaluate Hazard Mitigation Plan to incorporate <br />(budget) <br />1 to 3 years <br />EMC & HMPT <br />any changes to the flood plain. Then create new <br />flood mitigation strategies. (NFIP) <br />Better inform residents of mitigation activities that <br />Low (Budget <br />they can implement in their homes such as <br />Floods <br />Medium <br />elevation of appliances above expected flood <br />1 to 3 years <br />EMC <br />levels. The information would be provided by, <br />publications, & booths at community events. <br />Wind & <br />Modernize local storm sirens to ensure adequate <br />Medium <br />EMC & <br />Thunderstorms <br />High <br />coverage in all areas of the community <br />(HMGP) <br />1 to 3 years <br />County Fire <br />Deparmtents <br />Wind & <br />Medium <br />Explore the requirements and benefits of partaking <br />Low <br />1 to 3 years <br />EMC <br />Thunderstorms <br />in the NWS Storm Ready Program <br />(Budget) <br />Educate residents on the importance of NOAA <br />Low <br />EMC, County <br />weather radios in school, homes, and businesses <br />(budget) <br />Law <br />Wind & <br />High <br />and how to operate them properly. <br />1 to 3 years <br />Enforcement <br />Thunderstorms <br />and County <br />Fire <br />Departments <br />Creation and Continuation of the Lamar County <br />Medium <br />CERT program. Work with local businesses to <br />(Start up) <br />Winter Storms <br />High <br />encourage employee participation. Explore <br />1 to 3 years <br />EMC & <br />possible donation sources for CERT supplies. <br />Low <br />Volunteers <br />(Maintenanc <br />e) <br />Implement countywide vegetation management. <br />Medium <br />Winter Storm <br />High <br />Educate public on ability to reduce the loss of <br />(budget, <br />1 to 3 years <br />County Staff <br />property and facilitate emergency response by <br />grants) <br />trimming trees near roadways and power lines. <br />Apply for funding to purchase auxiliary power <br />Medium <br />Winter Storm <br />Medium <br />sources for critical facilities. This would include the <br />(PDM Grant) <br />3 to 5 years <br />EMC & Local <br />purchase of mobile generators to be where needed <br />Staff <br />though out the county. <br />Establish a critical Facility Contingency Paln and <br />Medium <br />apply for funding to purchase auxiliary power <br />(PDM Grant) <br />EMC & Local <br />Wildfire <br />Medium <br />sources for critical facilities. This would include the <br />3 to 5 years <br />Staff <br />purchase of mobile generators to be where needed <br />through out the county <br />Wildfire <br />High <br />Educate & empower residents about the <br />Low <br />< 1 year <br />EMC & Local <br />importance of having an Emergency Preparedness <br />Staff <br />Kit. Education will inform the public on what is <br />i. <br />