13 - RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2017 LAMAR COUNTY MITIGATION PLAN

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Lamar County Multi- Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Chapter Four Table 4.5: Effects on Existing /Future Buildings and Infrastructure of Hazard Mitigation Actions. Action or Effects on Existing /Future Buildings and Infrastructure Project Jurisdiction(s) Minimize potential impacts for existing development from hazards. Lamar County • Existing infrastructure will be expected to implement new codes City of Blossom as remodeling and updates are planed. City of Deport Code Plus or Minimize potential impacts for future development from Hazards. City of Roxton Building Codes . Results in new constructions that are more resilient to weather City of Reno hazards. City of Paris • Critical infrastructure built code plus will have a longer life expectancy. Minimize potential impacts for existing development from hazards Lamar County • Retrofitting existing structures to contain a safe room can also City of Blossom provide extra support for existing structure. City of Deport Safe Room Minimize potential impacts for future development from Hazards. City of Roxton Projects • New structures with built in safe rooms are the ideal choice. City of Reno With education and possible grant funding more new City of Paris construction will include a safe room in the plans. Future public facilities will be encouraged to incorporate a safe room or a reinforced concrete area into construction plans. Minimize potential impacts for existing development from hazards. Lamar County • Existing structures that may experience multiple flooding events City Of Blossom should be bought out, elevated, etc. to reduce future occurrences. City Of Deport City of Roxton Minimize potential impacts for future development from hazards City of Reno • New road and bridges will be constructed at an elevation to prevent City Of Paris reoccurring flood damage when possible. This will extend their useful life but will add cost to the project. • Working with local health inspector to not allow wastewater permits for locations near floodplains will allow for added regulation of the Floodplain floodplains and structures in flood areas. Management • Strict enforcement of floodplain ordinances will reduce flood damages. Minimize potential impacts or existing development from hazards. Lamar County Owners of existing structures will be educated on City Of Blossom how to maintain a defensible space and protect their City Of Deport Public Awareness home from wildfire whether built in the WUI or not. City Of Roxton & Education Minimize potential impacts for future development from hazards. City of Reno Awareness and Education can have a structural impact City Of Paris on old and new structures. If you are aware of hazards prior to construction you can incorporate 191