Disaster Mitigation Plan Update Background Federal agencies such - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Mountainland Pre- Disaster Mitigation Plan Update Background Federal agencies such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are attempting to break the cycle of disaster, disaster recovery, yet another disaster, through this
Statewide Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan
according to federal law.
Frequency Low -Events above 3.0 on the Richter scale are rare. Minor events (below 3.0) occur every month. Severity High (up to 7.0) Location Multiple faults throughout the county with the primary Wasatch Fault along the mountain benches. Seasonal Pattern None Duration 1 to 6 minutes excluding aftershocks. Speed of Onset Seconds Probability of Future Occurrences Low- .13 (events above 3.0)
Recorded Earthquakes magnitude 3.0 or greater since 1950: Utah County
Date Richter Magnitude Epicenter February 20, 1950 3.7 Payson May 8, 1950 4.3 Payson August 12, 1951 4.3 Provo July 21, 1952 3.7 Santaquin September 28, 1952 4.3 Lehi July 27, 1971 3.0 Near Lehi August 5, 1973 3.2 Northeast of Orem May 24, 1980 4.4 Elberta
HAZUS GIS Analysis
Hazard Residential Commercial Bridges Roads Critical Facilities Count Cost Planned Units Count Cost Planned Jobs Count Cost Length (mi) Cost Count
Dam Failure 34,146 $4,883,508,400 1337 4,407 $1,858,312,400 2270 108 $61,957,000 651 $3,388,066,200 80 FEMA Flood Plain 2,053 $223,241,400 326 212 $79,660,400 990 34 $12,881,000 60 $318,135,100 6 HAZUS Flood 2,271 $228,484,100 138 294 $139,800,600 110 16 $4,455,000 73 $347,264,600 1 Landslide 9,120 $1,134,815,400 85 785 $242,297,600 60 13 $3,038,990 247 $940,019,200 5 Wild Fire 8,614 $863,816,500 1506 591 $202,124,800 910 41 $13,171,990 883 $3,109,850,900 7 Earthquake 58,449 $9,445,163,028 1,935 $1,506,695,509 339 $1,818,707,537 106
Protecting Current Residents and Structures Hazard Action Priority Timeline Estimated Cost Potential Funding Sources Flooding/Dam Failure Promote NFIP participation. High Ongoing Minimal Local Cash, Grants Earthquake Inventory current critical facilities for seismic standards. High 3 years TBD Local Cash, Grants Wildfire Educate homeowners on FIREWISE practices. High Ongoing Minimal Local Cash, Grants Landslide Public education on and correct watering practices and retaining measures in susceptible areas. Medium 1 year TBD Local Cash, Grants Regional Hazards Drought Promote water conservation programs "Slow the Flow". Medium Ongoing Minimal Local cash, Grants, UDWR, CUWCU Severe Weather Public preparedness campaign. Medium Ongoing Minimal Local Cash, Grants Infestation Public education on eradication programs. Medium Ongoing Minimal Local Cash, Grants, UDAF Protecting Future Residents and Structures Hazard Action Priority Timeline Estimated Cost Potential Funding Sources Flooding/Dam Failure Update Flood and Inundation mapping and incorporate them into general plans and ordinances. High 2 years TBD Local Cash, Grants Earthquake Promote earthquake awareness and preparation. High 1 year Minimal Local Cash, Grants Wildfire Incorporate FIREWISE landscaping requirements into local ordinances within areas at risk. High 1 year Minimal Local Cash, Grants Landslide Coordinate and update landslide mapping within the area with UGS and USGS. High 3 years Minimal Local Cash, Grants Regional Hazards Drought Consider the enactment of water wise landscaping ordinances. High 1 year Minimal Local Cash, Grants Severe Weather Increase the number of weather stations. Medium 5 years TBD Grants, FEMA, NOAA, UDOT Infestation Support invasive species protection programs. Medium Ongoing Minimal Local Cash, Grants, UDAF
State Division of Homeland Security and FEMA Region VIII.