UNC Eastern Campuses Disaster Resistant University Plan: Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee Meeting 2 – August 20, 2020 woodplc.com
Agenda Updates: where we are in the planning process • Project Schedule Update • Review & Update Mitigation Goals & Objectives • Review Mitigation Ideas for New Actions • Discuss Critical Building Identification/Ranking • Reminders & Next Steps • – Hold a Public Meeting – Finalize Goals & Objectives – Submit Data Collection Guides Questions • 2 A presentation by Wood. UNC Eastern Campuses DRU Plan Update Mtg. 2 August 20, 2020
Planning Process – Step 1: Organize to Prepare the Plan – Step 2: Involve the Public – ongoing – Step 3: Coordinate – ongoing – Step 4: Assess the Hazard in progress – Step 5: Assess the Problem – Step 6: Set Goals – Step 7: Review Possible Activities – Step 8: Draft an Action Plan – Step 9: Adopt the Plan – Step 10: Implement, Evaluate, & Revise the Plan 3 A presentation by Wood. UNC Eastern Campuses DRU Plan Update Mtg. 2 August 20, 2020
Survey Update Only 6 responses received so far 4 A presentation by Wood. UNC Eastern Campuses DRU Plan Update Mtg. 2 August 20, 2020
Promote the Survey at the Project Website Click the menu OR Scroll to the bottom of the home page 5 A presentation by Wood. UNC Eastern Campuses DRU Plan Update Mtg. 2 August 20, 2020
Promote the Survey at the Project Website 6 A presentation by Wood. UNC Eastern Campuses DRU Plan Update Mtg. 2 August 20, 2020
Promote the Survey at the Project Website www.NCeas NCeastc tcam ampusHMP usHMP .co .com 7 A presentation by Wood. UNC Eastern Campuses DRU Plan Update Mtg. 2 August 20, 2020
Project Schedule 2020/2021 Month March April May June July August September October November December January February Project Tasks Project Kick Off Meeting Request data Review & Update Hazard Identification & Vulnerability Assessment Update the Capability Assessment Review and Update Mitigation Goals and Mitigation Strategies Draft the Plan and Solicit Public Comment Submit to State Meetings HMPC Meeting #1: Each campus Kickoff Kickoff Kickoff Goals & HMPC Meeting #2: All Eastern campuses Project Status Reports HMPC Meeting #3: All Eastern campuses HIRA HMPC Meeting #4: Each campus Draft Review Draft Review Public Meeting #1 Kickoff Public Meeting #2 Draft Review 8 A presentation by Wood. UNC Eastern Campuses DRU Plan Update Mtg. 2 August 20, 2020
Mitigation Goals & Objectives Goals from the 2010 UNC Eastern Campuses Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan #1 Reduce the impact of natural hazards on campus #2 Develop a natural hazards mitigation plan that meets planning criteria outlined in 44 CFR, Part 201 #3 Develop a model PDM planning process for a multi-campus university system #4 Develop an innovative approach based on ASCE/Building Security Council national standards. #5 Provide a mechanism to obtain FEMA Mitigation Project Grant funding for facility improvements 9 A presentation by Wood. UNC Eastern Campuses DRU Plan Update Mtg. 2 August 20, 2020
Mitigation Goals & Objectives Concepts to Consider • Prevent property damage • Protect critical facilities • Improve public awareness of risk and mitigation • Build capacity to implement mitigation • Develop funding sources to support mitigation • Plan for resilient future development 10 A presentation by Wood. UNC Eastern Campuses DRU Plan Update Mtg. 2 August 20, 2020
Phase III – Develop Mitigation Plan • Hazard Strategies • Mitigation Categories – Alter the hazard – Prevention – Avert the hazard – Property Protection – Adapt to the hazard – Natural Resource Protection – Avoid the hazard – Emergency Services – Structural Projects – Public Education & Outreach A strong mitigation action plan contains a variety of strategies across multiple categories 11 A presentation by Wood. UNC Eastern Campuses DRU Plan Update Mtg. 2 August 20, 2020
Mitigation Ideas • FEMA resource • Provides example mitigation actions for 16 natural hazards • Actions are categorized into four types: – Local Planning & Regulations – Structure & Infrastructure Projects – Natural Systems Protection – Education & Awareness Programs 12 A presentation by Wood. UNC Eastern Campuses DRU Plan Update Mtg. 2 August 20, 2020
Mitigation Ideas – Multi-Hazard Actions • Limit or regulate development in high-hazard areas: – Prohibit capital improvements or critical facilities development in hazard areas – Protect hazard areas with conservation easements – Designate hazard areas and development restrictions in campus growth plans – Develop a post-disaster redevelopment plan and/or post-disaster recovery ordinance • Create local funding mechanisms for mitigation • Install backup generators for critical facilities • Create a public education campaign 13 A presentation by Wood. UNC Eastern Campuses DRU Plan Update Mtg. 2 August 20, 2020
Mitigation Ideas - Drought • Develop a drought emergency plan with criteria for drought-related actions • Establish mandatory water conservation measures during drought emergencies • Install drought-tolerant landscaping such as xeriscaping and/or permeable paving • Educate students and staff on water saving measures • Install low-flow fixtures to reduce water usage 14 A presentation by Wood. UNC Eastern Campuses DRU Plan Update Mtg. 2 August 20, 2020
Mitigation Ideas - Flood • Use land use / master planning to guide development away from flood prone areas • Participate in watershed-based planning initiatives to address flood hazards with neighboring jurisdictions • Limit allowable impervious surface • Develop a Stormwater Master Plan 15 A presentation by Wood. UNC Eastern Campuses DRU Plan Update Mtg. 2 August 20, 2020
Mitigation Ideas - Flood • Conduct regular drainage system maintenance • Install, re-route, or increase storm drainage system capacity • Protect and preserve wetlands • Get StormReady certified 16 A presentation by Wood. UNC Eastern Campuses DRU Plan Update Mtg. 2 August 20, 2020
Mitigation Ideas – Severe Weather • Encourage structural bracing, shutters, laminated glass, hail resistant roof coverings and sheathing • Install lightning rods and grounding on communication infrastructure and critical facilities • Install surge protection on critical electronic equipment • Encourage wind-resistant roof shapes and architectural designs that limit potential for wind-borne debris • Establish standards for tree pruning around power lines 17 A presentation by Wood. UNC Eastern Campuses DRU Plan Update Mtg. 2 August 20, 2020
Mitigation Ideas – Tornado • Require wind-resistant building techniques such as structural bracing, straps and clips, anchor bolts, etc. • Encourage construction of safe rooms • Designate storm shelter areas across campus 18 A presentation by Wood. UNC Eastern Campuses DRU Plan Update Mtg. 2 August 20, 2020
Mitigation Ideas – Wildfire • Address mitigation during permitting of new development through access, signage, fire hydrants, water availability, vegetation management, and special building construction standards • Encourage the use of functional shutters on windows • Implement a fuels management program • Join the Firewise Program • Create defensible zones around power lines, oil and gas lines, and other infrastructure systems 19 A presentation by Wood. UNC Eastern Campuses DRU Plan Update Mtg. 2 August 20, 2020
Critical Building Ranking • Review existing critical facility list • Add/Remove facilities as needed • Rank each facility using the provided scoring worksheet *If you complete your own critical facility ranking you may provide that instead for use in the plan 20 A presentation by Wood. UNC Eastern Campuses DRU Plan Update Mtg. 2 August 20, 2020
Critical Facility Scoring Worksheet 10 Questions; Total Possible Score of 42 Points 21 A presentation by Wood. UNC Eastern Campuses DRU Plan Update Mtg. 2 August 20, 2020
Reminders Complete and return your Data Collection Guides ASAP We need this information from you in order to develop an accurate risk assessment and capability assessment 22 A presentation by Wood. UNC Eastern Campuses DRU Plan Update Mtg. 2 August 20, 2020
Next Steps Schedule First Public Meeting – To be scheduled for month of September – Will be held via Zoom To protect the security of the call, participants must email to request an • invitation link We will provide you with language to advertise the meeting on your • campus websites/calendars/social media/etc. 23 A presentation by Wood. UNC Eastern Campuses DRU Plan Update Mtg. 2 August 20, 2020
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