City of Ada, Oklahoma. Multi- Hazard Mitigation Plan

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1 City of Ada, Oklahoma Multi- Hazard Mitigation Plan September 26, 2005 R.D. Flanagan & Associates Planning Consultants

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3 Executive Summary Purpose The Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan for the community is to be presented in fulfillment of requirements of the Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) program for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), according to the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The purpose of this plan is to: Assess the ongoing mitigation activities in the community Identify and assess the hazards that pose a threat to citizens and property Evaluate additional mitigation measures that should be undertaken Outline a strategy for implementation of mitigation projects The objective of this plan is to provide guidance for community activities for the next five years. It will ensure that the City and other partners implement activities that are most effective and appropriate for mitigating natural and man-made hazards. Hazard Mitigation Citizens Advisory Committee Citizens and professionals provide important input during the development of the plan and recommended goals and objectives, mitigation measures, and priorities for actions. The Hazard Mitigation Citizens Advisory Committee is comprised of community leaders appointed/designated by elected officials. The Planning Process The development of the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan follows a ten-step process, based on guidance and requirements of FEMA: 1. Organize to prepare the plan 2. Involve the public 3. Coordinate with other agencies and organizations 4. Assess the hazard 5. Assess the problem 6. Set goals 7. Review possible activities 8. Draft the action plan 9. Adopt the plan 10. Implement, evaluate, and revise R.D. Flanagan & Associates 1

4 The Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan provides guidance to help communities protect life and property from natural and man-made hazards. The plan identifies the hazards that are most likely to strike the community, provides a profile and risk assessment of each hazard, identifies mitigation measures for each hazard, and presents an action plan for the implementation of the mitigation measures. Chapter 1 provides a profile of the community that includes a community description and regulatory framework, and a discussion of existing hazard mitigation programs. Chapter 2 introduces the Ada Hazard Mitigation Citizens Advisory Committee and presents detailed information on the planning process. Chapter 3 provides an assessment of 15 natural and man-made hazards. Each assessment includes a hazard profile, a discussion of historical events, a description of the vulnerable population, and a conclusion. Chapter 4 sets goals and organizes proposed mitigation strategies under six mitigation categories: public information and education, preventive activities, structural projects, property protection, emergency services, and natural resource protection. Chapter 5 outlines an action plan for the implementation of high priority mitigation projects, including a description of the project, the responsible party, how much it will cost, funding sources, and timelines for implementation. Chapter 6 outlines the plan maintenance process, including monitoring, evaluating, and updating the plan with involvement of the public. Natural and Man-Made Hazards Natural weather-related events, such as floods, tornadoes, severe drought, extreme heat, high winds, wildfires, and lightning only become disasters when people and their activities are located in nature s path. When there is human occupation in high-risk areas, such as flood zones, natural disaster-related losses are predictable. This predictability, however, can be the source for instituting proactive measures to significantly lessen the impact of natural disasters when they do occur, or in some cases eliminate them altogether. This is also true for certain man-made hazards, such as transportation events, urban fire, and hazardous material events. Each hazard has its own characteristics, time of year and geographic area of probable occurrence, severity, and risk level. Although hazards may be individually identified and categorized, many are interrelated, and a natural or man-made hazard event may involve multiple hazards. Severe thunderstorms, for example, may spawn high winds, lightning, hailstorms, tornadoes, and flooding. It is often difficult to identify and attribute damages and costs to assess the risk of one particular hazard. Attempts to do so will inevitably be incomplete. However, risk assessment will grow in accuracy as new technology is applied and refined. R.D. Flanagan & Associates 2

5 This plan contains a risk identification and assessment of 15 natural and man-made hazards. The hazards addressed, for purposes of this study, are those hazards deemed most likely to impact the City of Ada. They include: 1. Floods 2. Tornadoes 3. High Winds 4. Lightning 5. Hail 6. Severe Winter Storms 7. Extreme Heat 8. Drought 9. Expansive Soils 10. Urban Fires 11. Wildfires 12. Earthquakes 13. Hazardous Materials Events 14. Dam Failures 15. Transportation Mitigation Action Plan The mitigation action plan includes strategies for implementing the mitigation measures, including information on the responsible agency, time frame, cost estimate, funding sources, and a statement of the measurable results. For further information, contact: John Burchett, Director Emergency Management City of Ada 231 S Townsend St Ada, OK (580) john.burchett@adaok.com R.D. Flanagan & Associates 3

6 Introduction 1.1 About the Plan This document is the first step in creating a multi-hazard mitigation plan for the City of Ada, Oklahoma. It is a strategic planning guide to be presented in fulfillment of requirements of the Pre-Disaster Mitigation program for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), according to the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. This act provides federal assistance to state and local governments to alleviate suffering and damage from disasters. It broadens existing relief programs to encourage disaster preparedness plans and programs, coordination and responsiveness, insurance coverage, and hazard mitigation measures. This plan fulfills requirements for the following programs: 1. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) 2. Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (PDM) 3. Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (FMA) Since there is an immediate need to coordinate the various flooding programs with those for other hazards, the first phase is limited to 15 natural and man-made hazards. In the future, the City may initiate additional studies to address technological and man-made hazards, such as water quality emergencies, power failures, civil unrest, riot, and terrorism. The start date for the Ada Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan was August 26, FEMA approved the application for the plan Purpose The purpose of this plan is to: Assess the ongoing hazard mitigation activities in the communities (Chapter 1); Describe the planning process (Chapter 2); Identify and assess the hazards that pose a threat to citizens and property (Chapter 3); Evaluate additional mitigation measures that should be undertaken (Chapter 4); Outline an action plan strategy for implementation of mitigation measures (Chapter 5); Prepare a plan for adoption and maintenance of the plan (Chapter 6). The objective of this plan is to provide guidance for community activities for the next five years. It will ensure that the City implements activities that are the most effective and appropriate for mitigating the 15 natural and man-made hazards covered in the plan. R.D. Flanagan & Associates 4

7 1.1.2 Scope The scope of the Ada Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan is citywide. It addresses 15 natural and man-made hazards deemed to be a threat to citizens of the City. Both short-term and long-term hazard mitigation opportunities are addressed, and exceed existing federal, state, and local funding programs Authority Section 409 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Public Law , as amended), Title 44 CFR, as amended by Section 102 of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, provides the framework for State and Local governments to evaluate and mitigate all hazards as a condition of receiving Federal disaster assistance. A major requirement of the law is the development of a local hazard mitigation plan Funding Funding for the Ada Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan is provided by a 75% PDM competitive grant from FEMA, through the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (ODEM). The local share, 25%, is provided by the City of Ada Goals Federal share 75 % $30,000 Local share 25% $10,000 Total cost $40,000 National Mitigation Strategy and Goal FEMA has developed ten fundamental principles for the nation s mitigation strategy: 1. Risk reduction measures must ensure long-term economic success for the community as a whole, rather than short-term benefits for special interests. 2. Risk reduction measures for one natural hazard must be compatible with risk reduction measures for other natural hazards. 3. Risk reduction measures must be evaluated to achieve the best mix for a given location. 4. Risk reduction measures for natural hazards must be compatible with risk reduction measures for technological hazards and vice versa. 5. All mitigation is local. 6. Emphasizing proactive mitigation before emergency response can reduce disaster costs and the impacts of natural hazards. Both pre-disaster (preventive) and postdisaster (corrective) mitigation is needed. 7. Hazard identification and risk assessment are the cornerstones of mitigation. 8. Building new federal-state-local partnerships and public-private partnerships is the most effective means of implementing measures to reduce the impacts of natural hazards. R.D. Flanagan & Associates 5

8 9. Those who knowingly choose to assume greater risk must accept responsibility for that choice. 10. Risk reduction measures for natural hazards must be compatible with the protection of natural and cultural resources. FEMA s goal is to: 1. Substantially increase public awareness of natural hazard risk so that the public demands safer communities in which to live and work. 2. Significantly reduce the risk of loss of life, injuries, economic costs, and destruction of natural and cultural resources that result from natural hazards. State of Oklahoma Mitigation Strategy and Goals The State of Oklahoma has developed an Enhanced Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan to guide all levels of government, business, and the public in the reduction or elimination of the effects of natural disasters. The goals and objectives are: 1. To protect life. 2. Protect property. 3. Protect the environment. 4. Increase preparedness for disasters. The key measures to implement these goals include: 1. Enhance communication between Federal and State agencies and Local governments to facilitate post-disaster recovery, and both pre- and post-disaster mitigation. 2. Coordinate Federal, State, Local, and private resources to enhance the preparedness and mitigation process. 3. Ensure consistency between Federal and State regulations. 4. Provide protection from hazards for critical facilities. 5. Support legislation that protects hazardous areas from being developed Definition of Terms A glossary of terms that are commonly used in hazard mitigation will be included as an appendix Point of Contact The primary point of contact for information regarding this plan is: John Burchett, Director Emergency Management City of Ada 231 S Townsend St Ada, OK (580) john.burchett@adaok.com R.D. Flanagan & Associates 6

9 The Planning Process Planning for the City of Ada Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan will follow a ten-step process, based on the guidance and requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The ten steps are described below. Step One: Organize to Prepare the Plan Citizens, community leaders, government staff personnel, and professionals active in disasters will provide important input into the development of the plan and recommended goals and objectives, mitigation measures, and priorities for actions. The City of Ada Hazard Mitigation Citizens Advisory Committee (HMCAC) will be appointed by a resolution of the governing body of the City of Ada to oversee the planning effort. Step Two: Involve the Public In addition to the HMCAC, the City of Ada Staff Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) will undertake projects to inform the public of this effort and to solicit their input. All meetings of the HMCAC will be publicly posted as required by ordinances and rules of the jurisdiction. Public meetings will be held at the beginning of the planning process. Workshops will be held to review the hazards and to develop and identify mitigation measures for each natural and technological hazard. Step Three: Coordinate with Other Agencies and Organizations Many public agencies, private organizations, and businesses contend with natural and man-made hazards. STAC members will contact them to collect hazard data and determine how their programs can best support the City of Ada Multi-Hazard Mitigation planning program. Step Four: Assess the Hazard The STAC will collect data on the hazards from available sources and a hazard assessment will be completed. Step Five: Assess the Problem The hazard data will be analyzed in light of what it means to public safety, health, buildings, transportation, infrastructure, critical facilities, and the economy. Step Six: Set Goals Project and community hazard mitigation goals and objectives for the City of Ada will be developed by the HMCAC to guide the development of the plan. Step Seven: Review Possible Activities A wide variety of measures that can affect hazards or the damage from hazards will be examined. The mitigation activities will be organized under the following six categories: 1. Public Information and Education Outreach projects and technical assistance; 2. Preventive Activities Zoning, building codes, stormwater ordinances; 3. Structural Projects Levees, reservoirs, channel improvements; R.D. Flanagan & Associates 7

10 4. Property Protection Acquisition, retrofitting, insurance; 5. Emergency Services Warning, sandbagging, evacuation; 6. Natural Resource Protection Wetlands and floodplain protection, natural and beneficial uses of the floodplain, and best management practices. Step Eight: Draft an Action Plan After all potential hazard mitigation activities are reviewed, the City of Ada Multi- Hazard Mitigation Plan will be drafted. It will identify the high-priority mitigation measures, identify the party responsible for implementing the tasks, estimate the cost of the projects, identify potential funding sources, and determine the target completion date for each task. Once the plan has been drafted, it will be circulated to municipal offices and the general public for comment and review. It will then be submitted to the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (ODEM) and FEMA for review. Requested ODEM and FEMA revisions will be completed by the Contractor and STAC prior to plan adoption. Step Nine: Adopt the Plan The Local Planning Commission will approve the final plan, adopt it as an amendment to the comprehensive plan, and submit it to the City Council for adoption. Step Ten: Implement, Evaluate, and Revise Adoption of the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan is only the beginning of this effort. Community offices, other agencies, and private partners will proceed with implementation. The HMCAC will monitor progress, evaluate the activities, and periodically recommend revisions to the action items. R.D. Flanagan & Associates 8

11 Proposed Timeline/Project Schedule PHASE I- Inventory / Database Development (Sep. 05 Mar. 06) Step 1- Organize to Prepare the Plan (Sep. 05 Dec. 05) Planner designated Project Manager Staff Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) Briefing Citizens Advisory Committee (HMCAC) Formed/Briefing City Council Resolution Step 2- Involve the Public (Oct. 05 Ongoing) HMCAC Overview/Orientation; Goals; Hazards Selection Step 3- Coordinate with other Agencies (Oct. 05 Dec. 05) Step 4- Assess the Hazard (Jan. 06 Mar. 06) PHASE II- Data Analysis/Alternative Development (Apr. 06 Sep. 06) Apr Inventory Report, Phase II Kick-off Step 5- Assess the Problem (Apr. 06 Jul. 06) Step 6- Set Goals (Aug. 06 Sep. 06) Adopt Goals (Sep. 06) PHASE III- Plan Finalization and Adoption (Oct. 06 Mar. 08) Oct Problem Assessment Report, Phase III Kick-off Step 7- Review Possible Activities (Oct. 06 Nov. 06) Identify Mitigation Measures Step 8- Draft an Action Plan (Dec. 06 Feb. 08) HMCAC Review Draft Final Plan (Dec. 06) STAC Review Draft Final Plan (Dec. 06) Submit Draft Plan to ODEM for review (Jan. 07 Jun. 07) Submit Draft Plan to FEMA for review (Jul. 07 Dec. 07) Review and make ODEM and FEMA requested/required revisions and Submit to City for approval (Jan. 08 Feb. 08) Step 9- Adopt the Plan (Mar. 08) HMCAC Public Meeting: Citizens review & comment Community Planning Commission Public Hearing; HM Plan Adoption, Amendment to Comprehensive Plan Governing Body Public Hearing, HM Plan Adoption Submit to ODEM and FEMA Step 10- Implement, Evaluate, and Revise (Apr. 08 Ongoing) Annual Public Update/Progress Meetings R.D. Flanagan & Associates 9

12 Table 1 - City of Ada Proposed Project Schedule Sep. 05 Oct. 05 Nov. 05 Dec. 05 Jan. 06 Feb. 06 Mar. 06 Apr. 06 May 06 Jun. 06 Jul. 06 Aug. 06 Sep. 06 Oct. 06 Nov. 06 Dec. 06 Jan. 07 Feb. 07 Mar. 07 Apr. 07 May 07 Jun. 07 Jul. 07 Aug. 07 Sep. 07 Oct. 07 Nov. 07 Dec. 07 Jan. 08 Feb. 08 Mar. 08 Step 1 Step 3 * Step 2 * * * PHASE I Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8a ODEM Review FEMA Review PHASE III PHASE II Step 8b * Recommended Public Meetings Step 9 R.D. Flanagan & Associates 10

13 Phase I: Inventory and Database Development Community Data Needs/Requirements The first phase of the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan study consists of an inventory of community resources. This inventory is the basis from which all other parts of the study proceed. The inventory and database development is the most critical part of the study. The results of the study - vulnerability analysis, mitigation measures, and action plan - regardless of how much time and expertise is devoted to subsequent sections, will be no better than the inventory data on which it is based. Consultants must rely upon local staff and planners to help gather the needed community information, since they are closest to the community and know where the information is, and if it exists. Consultants can gather the information, but with the very limited budget, the most cost-effective way to get baseline data is for local staff to assist in its gathering. Data items needed during the first few months of the study include: General Community Point of Contact: Name, title, department, mailing address, Zip Code, work telephone number, Fax Number, address *Verify Community Base Map: Streets, city limits, fence line, areas of low income, etc. *History: Provide brief summary of community history Housing: Total buildings, single-family, multi-family, mobile homes, commercial, industrial, and the values of each (assessor information for Ada) *GIS: What GIS system does the community have? Aerial photography? Parcel coverages? Topographic mapping: date, contour intervals, extent of coverage Utility Providers for each: Water, sanitary sewer, gas, electric, telephone lines Economic Information: Major employers, employment statistics, trends, etc. Growth Trends: Development pressures and trends in housing, commerce, industry; areas of growth pressures Regulatory Framework *Comprehensive Plan: A copy would provide much of the information needed to describe the general characteristics of the community, such as Planning/Zoning, population, and growth trends Building Codes and Fire Insurance Rating: What codes are used in the City and what is the fire insurance rating? R.D. Flanagan & Associates 11

14 377 Canadian Sandy Creek Ada Municipal Airport Little Sandy Creek Burlington Northern Railroad Lake Creek 3 Clear Boggy Creek L E G E N D Fenceline Miles City Limits Highways Streams Roads Water Bodies Railroads R.D. Flanagan & Associates Figure 1 City of Ada City Limits Basemap

15 National Flood Insurance Program: Any regulatory actions adopted for this program? Community Rating System: The City does not participate in the CRS program Master Drainage and Stormwater Plans: Does the City have these types of plans? Capital Improvements Plan: Are there improvements that have been implemented for mitigating natural hazards, such as storm drain improvements? Emergency Management Emergency Manager: Name, address, telephone number, address Emergency Management Operations Plan and EOC description: Location of EOC, available equipment *Critical Facilities: Name, address Government buildings, police and fire stations, schools, hospitals, day care centers, nursing homes, vehicle and equipment storage, emergency operations center, and financial institutions are considered to be critical facilities. Warning Sirens: Locations and coverage Community Leadership Mayor and City Council: Names and positions (Mayor, Wards, etc.) Planning Commission: Names and positions (Chair, etc.) *Hazard Mitigation Citizens Advisory Committee: Names and general biographies *City Staff Advisory Committee Members: City Manager, Emergency Manager, Planner, Engineer, Fire Chief, Police Chief, Building Official, Floodplain Manager, etc. Meeting Dates: City Council, Planning Commission Floodplain Management Drainage: Map of drainage basins, names of creeks, rivers Ordinances: Copy of floodplain and drainage, storm water quality, and erosion control ordinances NFIP Community Number: Date of FIRM Maps: 07/16/1980 Floodplain Manager: Name, address, phone number, Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)? R.D. Flanagan & Associates 14

16 *History of Flooding: Dates, damages (buildings and dollar losses), deaths, injuries Repetitive Loss Properties: Number and type; Repetitive Loss Plan? Additional Hazards Information *History: History of hazard events - type, date, damage, State or Federal Declarations *Fires: Number, by year, by type - residential, schools, commercial, grass or wildfires *Hazardous Materials: Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)? Verify Tier II List of sites? Events, Fire Dept. runs, transportation events, fixed site events *Denotes material/information needed from STAC as early as possible in the planning process R.D. Flanagan & Associates 15

17 Agency Coordination The Pre-Disaster Mitigation program s hazard mitigation planning process requires coordination with other agencies and jurisdictions, including neighboring communities, local, regional, state, and federal agencies; and businesses, academia, and other private and non-profit organizations affected by the hazards or involved in hazard mitigation or floodplain management. At a minimum, coordination must include neighboring communities, OWRB, Pontotoc County Emergency Management Agency, ODEM, State NFIP Coordinator, and FEMA Region VI. The agencies should be contacted at the beginning of the hazard mitigation planning process, and given opportunities to participate in the study, provide input, and review the draft action plans. Recommended contacts include: Federal: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region VI National Weather Service United States Geological Survey Natural Resource Conservation Service US Army Corps of Engineers State: Department of Civil Emergency Management Department of Environmental Quality Oklahoma Geological Survey Department of Agriculture Oklahoma Climatological Survey Water Resources Board National Flood Insurance Program Coordinator Dam Safety State Fire Marshall Regional: Southern Oklahoma Development Association (SODA) County: Pontotoc County Pontotoc County Emergency Management Agency Local: City of Ada Non-Profit: American Red Cross R.D. Flanagan & Associates 16

18 Mr. Kenneth Morris, CFM October 1, 2005 State National Flood Insurance Program Coordinator Oklahoma Water Resources Board 3800 N. Classen Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK Subject: City of Ada, Oklahoma Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Dear Mr. Morris: The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have awarded the City of Ada a Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) competitive grant to develop a Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan for their community. The planning process began August 26, 2005, and is expected to be completed by August 25, A Hazard Mitigation Citizens Advisory Committee and a Staff Technical Advisory Committee have been appointed by the City of Ada to oversee the planning process. You are invited to participate in the planning process, provide input, and receive any data produced during the planning process. A preliminary schedule of the planning process is included as an attachment. We, or our consultants, will contact your agency to solicit information and studies, which may be relevant to the development of our multihazard mitigation plan. If you have any questions, or if we can be of further service to you, please contact the Hazard Mitigation Coordinator, Mr. John Burchett at (580) Sincerely, John Burchett, Director Emergency Management City of Ada Encl: Mitigation Planning Schedule R.D. Flanagan & Associates 17

19 Goals and Objectives Mission Statement: To create a disaster-resistant community and improve the citizens of Ada s safety and well-being by reducing deaths, injuries, property damage, environmental and other losses from natural and technological hazards in a manner that advances community goals and quality of life, and results in a more livable, viable, and sustainable community. Mitigation Goal: To identify community policies, actions and tools for pre-disaster, short-term, and longterm implementation to reduce risk and mitigate future losses stemming from natural and technological hazards that are likely to impact the City of Ada and its citizens. R.D. Flanagan & Associates 18

20 RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FORMATION OF A HAZARD MITIGATION CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE. WHEREAS, the City of Ada and its environs are subject to danger and damage from flooding, tornadoes, high winds, lightning, storms and other natural and man-made hazards; WHEREAS, several different agencies, organizations and businesses have programs that can address these hazards or their impact, but there is an overriding need for a comprehensive, coordinated plan to assess the problems faced by the City and the measures that are and can be brought to bear on them; and WHEREAS, the City must prepare a hazard mitigation plan for the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program by August 25, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADA, OKLAHOMA: 1. That the City of Ada will develop a mitigation plan to improve the citizens safety and well-being by recommending activities that will reduce deaths, injuries, property damage, environmental and other losses from natural hazards. 2. That a Hazard Mitigation Citizens Advisory Committee is hereby established to consist of the Ada Planning Commission (or other designated body, group). 3. That the Hazard Mitigation Citizens Advisory Committee is charged with the following: a. Collect data on the natural hazards and their impact on public safety, health and property; b. Involve citizens, property owners, businesses, government agencies, and other stakeholders; c. Review all mitigation activities currently being implemented through public and private efforts and identify those that could be initiated; d. Keep the public informed of its deliberations and recommendations; e. Prepare a hazard mitigation plan for the City that recommends mitigation measures appropriate for the hazards facing the City; and f. Submit the recommended plan to the Mayor and City Council by July 25, That the Department is charged with providing staff support for this effort. 5. That residents, businesses, associations, and other organizations are encouraged to: R.D. Flanagan & Associates 19

21 a. Attend public meetings to review the City s mitigation planning activities and recommendations; and b. Assist the mitigation planners by providing data on their experiences with natural hazards and their activities that can mitigate the impact of those hazards. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ADA, OKLAHOMA, THIS th DAY OF OCTOBER R.D. Flanagan & Associates 20

22 Project Directory Name / Title Address Phone John Burchett, Director Emergency Management Ron Flanagan, CFM Principal Planner Greg Pollard Hazard Mitigation Planner/ GIS Analyst City of Ada 231 S Townsend St Ada, OK R. D. Flanagan & Associates Planning Consultants 2745 E. Skelly Drive, Suite 100 Tulsa, OK R. D. Flanagan & Associates Planning Consultants 2745 E. Skelly Drive, Suite 100 Tulsa, OK Work: (580) john.burchett@adaok.com Work: (918) Fax: (918) rdflanagan@rdflanagan.com Work: (918) Fax: (918) gpollard@rdflanagan.com R.D. Flanagan & Associates 21

23 R. D. FLANAGAN & ASSOCIATES Planning Consultants R. D. Flanagan & Associates is a Tulsa, Oklahoma based planning firm. The firm, founded in 1969, has over 35 years experience in providing planning services to governmental, non-profit, and private sector clients. The firm specializes in Natural and Man-Made Disaster/Hazard preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation planning. Clients include: Agencies Federal Emergency Management Agency Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management Oklahoma Corporation Commission Indian Nations Council of Governments Chickasaw Nation Counties Canadian County Creek County Cities and Towns Ada Arlington, TX Bartlesville Bixby Calumet Chickasha Claremore Cushing Dewey Duncan El Reno Glenpool Holdenville Jenks Louisville, KY Muskogee For more information, contact: Tulsa County Washington County Mustang Newcastle Okemah Okmulgee Piedmont Ponca City Pryor Creek San Antonio, TX Sand Springs Sapulpa Sperry Stillwater Tahlequah Tulsa Union City Yukon R. D. Flanagan & Associates Planning Consultants 2745 East Skelly Drive, Suite 100 Tulsa, OK 74105

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