Association of State Flood Managers Annual Conference Wednesday, June 4, 2014

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1 Association of State Flood Managers Annual Conference Wednesday, June 4, 2014 Hillsborough County, In the Trenches Local Mitigation Eugene Henry, CFM, AICP Hazard Mitigation Manager Floodplain Administrator Public Works, Engineering and Environmental Services

2 This Morning Mitigation in the Acknowledgements! Trenches Thank-you to you, Hillsborough County, ASFPM, our Hosts, Sponsors, Florida-FFMA, FEMA, NOAA, USGS Glimpse into Hillsborough County s Local (All-Hazards) Mitigation Continued Opportunities

3 Welcome Our Community During Blue-Sky Times! 3

4 Opportunity to Share and some Value to You BW-12/GW-14 Risks-vulnerability (floodplain mgmt., hockey, or lottery) 1960s Probabilities Poor naming conventions Quick changes and decisions for 30 years Options Self preservation

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6 Impacts: Pre-FIRM Structures within the SFHA Residential Structures: 16,188 Commercial Structures: 2,449 Repetitive Flood-Loss Strs.: 478 Non-homestead Resid. Strs.: 19,558

7 Impacts: NFIP Congressional Legislation

8 In the Trenches, How to Move Forward Hillsborough Background County s flooding occurs not only along the coast, but in riverine and inland areas too County s 17 watersheds Currently under a restudy Risk varies neighborhood to neighborhood Pre- and Post Disaster Mitigation Planning

9 In Advance Collaborative Actions WHY MITIGATION? Hazard Probability Consequence Frequency Severe Storms (includes flooding) Hurricane, Minor (includes flooding) Hurricane, Major (includes flooding) High Major 2 to 3 Years High Moderate 2 years Moderate Major 50 years Wildfire (has affects on flooding) High Minor Multiple Annually Flooding Moderate Minor to Moderate 5 to 10 Years Sink Holes Moderate Minor Multiple Annually Drought Low Minor to Moderate 5 to 10 Years

10 Stuff Happens in the Trenches

11 Mitigation in the Trenches Mitigation and Regulatory Review Integrated Processes and Multiple Agencies Land Use (compensatory storage, fullconveyance no-impacts LDC and Building Codes NAI-NBF Habitat Conservation Plan, Floodplain Management Plan Mitigation Activities Post- and Pre-Disaster Funding Elevation Projects Preservation and Conservation Areas Sirens, Flood Warnings (Dams, Gauges... ) CRS 300 Series (Public Information Activities) 400 Series (Mapping and Regulations) 500 Series (Flood Damage Reduction Activities) 600 Series (Flood Preparedness Activities) Floodplain Management Plan

12 Forms of Mitigation and Mitigation Initiatives Land-Use Management Zoning Construction Regulation and Standard Implementation Working with Industry Retrofitting Structures Public Outreach and Education Neighborhood Information Program Comp Emergency Mgmt Plan Early Warning Systems Floodproofing Structures Stormwater Facility Improvements Critical Facility Improvements Communications System Update Redevelopment Plan Econometric Model

13 Mitigation in the Trenches Lots of Outreach Neighborhoods Committees LMS CCC Stakeholders Regional Groups

14 Risk Analyses and Vulnerability Repetitive Flood Areas Assessments Man-made Hazard Areas Tropical Storm & Tornado Areas

15 Flood Threat

16 We Do Have Tsunami Threats

17 Wildfire Threat

18 Sinkhole Threat

19 Mitigated for Flood

20 Mitigation and Hazards Planning Hillsborough County Aerial Description of Preand Post-Growth Management and Floodplain Management Regulations Old-style coastal floodplain development New mixed development helps preserve coastal wetlands and puts development further from risk areas.

21 Mitigation and Post Disaster Redevelopment Post Disaster Redevelopment Plan Stakeholders, your Community Integrated Planning Local Mitigation Strategy Local Comprehensive Plan Local Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Mitigation Response Recovery Priority Redevelopment Areas: Jurisdiction and Community Planning Area boundaries Urban Service Areas MPO Transit Needs Map Evacuation Analysis Zones Assessment of Needs National Disaster Recovery Framework. Stakeholders, your Community with Assistance TAC Priority Redevelopment Areas

22 Mitigation and Post Disaster Redevelopment Infrastructure & Public Facilities Security of critical infrastructure information Land Use Prioritize areas to focus rebuilding, reconstruction, and redevelopment Financial Administration Project revenue shortfalls Housing Recovery Temporary housing provision and removal Health & Social Services Hospital, clinic, and medical office restoration Environmental Restoration Hazardous materials, debris contaminates Economic Redevelopment Business resumption and retention Public Outreach Effective and clear communication to all affected groups

23 Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan Conceptual Priority Redevelopment Areas 23

24 Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan Redevelopment 24

25 Pre- & Post-Disaster Redev. Planning includes Reviewing Economic Impacts Economic Output ($ Billions) - Conservative Recovery Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Total GRP Personal Income Output Business Recovery Impacts Economic Output ($ Billions) - Aggressive Recovery Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Total GRP Personal Income Output

26 Questions and Answers and Closing Have a safe storm season! Materials are available for your convenience at: 26

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