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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: City of Vassar Planning Grant
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "Located in east central Michigan, the City of Vassar is 40 miles northeast of Flint. The City of Vassar is a small community that experiences repetitive flooding from the Cass River. For years, this strong-minded community had shrugged its shoulders at the flood situation. However, after repetitive flooding, the City realized that mitigation was the best solution to maintain the City's population and create a flood-resistant community." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: City of Keyser Curb and Ditch Project
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "The undersized and aged drain system was unable to process the runoff from heavy rains and flooded homes, property, and streets in the area. This project consists of replacing the drop inlet and storm drain that empty directly into New Creek. Completion of this phase will eliminate the frequent system backups and the flooding to houses in the adjacent area." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Community Outreach Program Educates Islanders About Volcanic Hazards
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "The Center for the Study of Active Volcanoes (CSAV) is located on the Big Island (Hawaii) and operates under the auspices of the University of Hawaii (UH), Hilo. The professional staff includes UH faculty and United States Geological Survey scientists assigned to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. CSAV is a training and outreach program established by the Hawaii State Legislature in 1989. The mission of the center is to provide training and information on volcanic and natural hazards that occur in Hawaii and worldwide." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Clark County Regional Flood Control District Projects Prove Successful
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "On July 8, 1999, the City of Las Vegas experienced the worst flash flood in its history. The average annual rainfall for the area is four inches and this event produced two to two and a half times the normal amount in one six hour period. The storm was very intense and widespread with water flows in some areas exceeding the 100 year flood level (a one percent chance that the levels identified on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps will be equaled or exceeded in any given year). There was one death as a result of the storm. Within the city of Las Vegas, the storm damaged 360 structures. Of these businesses and homes, 85% were owner occupied and 80% were low income. Among those most heavily impacted was a large mobile home park." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Contra Costa Food Bank Seismic Relocation
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "On Oct. 17, 1989, an earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter Scale rocked the San Francisco Bay area. Named the Loma Prieta earthquake, it was felt by millions of people in a 400,000-square-mile area. Sixty-three persons died because of the earthquake. Another 13,757 persons were injured. The earthquake destroyed 1,018 homes and 366 businesses. Another 23,408 residences and 3,530 businesses were damaged. Shelters accommodated thousands of people who needed food, lodging and other necessities, but responding agencies and local resources were quickly overwhelmed. The Contra Costa Food Bank, a Bay Area organization that provides food and personal care items and also serves as a clearinghouse for donations made to help victims of disasters, was called upon to assist in the massive response to the widespread emergency. The food bank provided a valuable service to the victims of this devastating earthquake." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Critical Facility Seismic Mitigation
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "Many States and communities over the years have decided that it is in their best interest to begin mitigating the natural hazard risks posed to critical facilities, such as hospitals. A prominent example of such mitigation can be found in the case of the Los Angeles Olive View Medical Center, in California. The 850-bed Los Angeles Olive View Medical Center, which cost approximately $23.5 million to build, was dedicated in November 1970. The Center was built according to the 1965 Los Angeles Building Code, which did not contain many of the seismic protection provisions found in the 1973 building code. [...] New seismic provisions proved worthwhile when the Northridge Earthquake struck the Los Angeles area in 1994." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Critical Waterline Seismic Retrofit Success for Island Homes
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "Holmes Island lies within the waters of beautiful Long Lake in western Washington State. Less than 30 homes are on the island, with only one road and bridge for access and one pipeline for its water source. That waterline follows along Holmes Island Road and across the bridge. In the summer of 1995, a project was undertaken by the City of Lacey, Public Works Department. Approximately 200 feet of pipeline were replaced on each side of the bridge and across totaling 450 foot. Flexible joints were designed to rotate, extend, retract and twist. Connections were high density 8- inch sleeved polyethylene water main pipes that were run through 10 inch steel pipes for extra protection. The total cost for this project, funded through the Water Utility Funds for Capital Improvement, was $162,000. In the event of an earthquake, these pipes move along with the bridge and avoid rupturing, which would cause loss of water to the island and thousands of dollars in repair." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Colton Schools Seismic Mitigation
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "The Colton Unified School District, located in San Bernardino County in Southern California, has 26 elementary, middle and high schools and eight separate departmental facilities. Because the educational program combines traditional and year-round schedules, there is a high-level of occupancy and use of facilities. Year-round life safety is a major focus of the school district's preparedness and mitigation program." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: College Brook Drainage Structure
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "The College Brook flows through property owned by the University of New Hampshire and down through residential and commercial neighborhoods in the Town of Durham, ultimately emptying into Mill Pond. High water resulting from heavy rains or snow melt inundates the College Brook area approximately twice a year. The culverts under Mill Road and Mill Pond Road are overwhelmed, causing backup and flooding to 37 properties. There is recurring damage to homes, improved property, and infrastructure. In 1997 and 1998, FEMA Region I partnered with the State of New Hampshire, the Town of Durham, and local residents to improve the drainage capacity of the two culverts." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2005-01-01
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National Disaster Recovery Program Database (NDRPD): Program Submitter Role User Guide
This Privacy Office Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2011 Report to Congress includes activities from December 1, 2010 - February 28, 2011. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Privacy Office is required to report quarterly on the following: "Number and types of privacy reviews of Department actions undertaken; Type of advice provided and the response given to such advice; Number and nature of privacy complaints received by DHS for alleged violations along with a summary of the disposition of such complaints; and Privacy training and awareness activities conducted by the Department to help reduce privacy incidents and increase adoption of our privacy risk management framework."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2011-03-08
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National Disaster Recovery Program Database (NDRPD): Public User (Viewer) Role User Guide
This document addresses the Arizona Nuclear One Emergency Planning Zone (ANO EPZ). "Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) in Arkansas consists of the four phases of comprehensive emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. As an integral component of REP, the primary objectives of the public education and information system are to provide: A. Pre-incident mitigation and preparedness programs for educating and informing all segments of the public within the ANO EPZ [and] B. Programs for keeping the public informed during the response and recovery phases of a radiological incident."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2011-03-08
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: City of Darlington Acquisition and Floodproofing
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "The City of Darlington is a small community located in southwestern Wisconsin along the Pecatonica River. When the City was flooded in the Great Flood of 1993, community leaders decided enough was enough. After experiencing flooding in 1950, 1959, 1969, and 1990, the city officials, citizens, and business owners decided they could no longer sit by and let nature decide the future of their community. As the Mayor had stated, 'The preservation of the past is an investment in our future.' The City developed a comprehensive flood hazard mitigation plan that detailed a downtown rehabilitation and flood mitigation project." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: City of Chicago Inlet Control Valve
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "In August of 1997, the City of Chicago experienced flooding and sewer back-up damage during a torrential rainstorm. The flood caused hardship and property loss for over 35,000 City residents. Because of the City's population density, many basements are utilized as garden apartments, and many of the affected residences have experienced damages on a recurring basis. In addition to property loss, four fatalities occurred as a result of the flood disaster. The City was awarded Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds to install valves that attach to the inlets of the combined storm water and sewer system; these valves restrict the flow of rainwater into the combined system at the peak of a storm. Engineering studies determined that the inlet valves were the most cost effective mitigation measure." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: City of Deer Park Drainage System
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "Located in southeast Texas, the City of Deer Park is in close proximity to Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The City's population is approximately 28,000 within 15 square miles of land comprised of residential, commercial, and industrial zones properties. Deer Park is subject to intense local thunderstorms, storms extending over periods of several days, as well as torrential rainfall associated with hurricanes and other tropical disturbances. Numerous episodes of flooding have severely impacted the city's drainage systems. [...] Standard Homeowner's insurance policies do not cover flood damage. The National Flood Insurance Program makes Federally backed flood insurance available to homeowners, renters, and business owners in participating communities." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Only House Left Standing: Building Code Saves House
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. This Best Practice Story describes that, "Robert and Sandra Harris safely waited out Hurricane Katrina at their son's home. They were stunned at what they found after the storm when they traveled 20 miles back to their neighborhood in Pascagoula. The Harrises were met by a local law enforcement officer who said, 'Robert, your house is the only one left standing.' After experiencing flooding from Hurricanes Frederick in 1979, Elena in 1985, and George in 1998, as well as flooding from rain storms, the Harrises decided to demolish and build a new home in 1999. Flood-conscious and determined to protect against the next hurricane or flood, they decided to build an elevated house. The Harrises did not simply comply with the stronger post-Camille coastal building code, they far exceeded it." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2006-01-16
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Shopping for Knowledge at Local Home Improvement Stores
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. This Best Practice Story describes that, "[c]ontractors and homeowners in Southern Louisiana are visiting local home improvement stores with thoughts of rebuilding, following the destruction Hurricanes Katrina and Rita brought to the Gulf Coast in August and September 2005. In response to a burgeoning public demand for mitigation information, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is offering hazard mitigation workshops in home improvement stores, focusing on building techniques proven to make homes hurricane-resistant." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2006-02-21
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Elevation is Not Enough: Utilizing Smart Building Practices
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. This Best Practice Story describes that, "Everett and Carol Brugier heeded the call to evacuate before Hurricane Katrina struck Louisiana. Their house in Pirates Cove in Slidell suffered only minor damage, thanks to several special hurricane-resistant features built into it. The house was supported on reinforced concrete block columns. The foundation-to-floor and wall-to-roof connections were strengthened with hurricane clips, which are designed to maintain the integrity of the connection during very high winds. Windows, whose style and placement are also critical to preventing hurricane damage, also met the parish's building code requirements." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2006-01-06
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Community Fire Project Pays Off
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. This Best Practice Story describes that, "[o]ne of the largest fires ever recorded on the Big Island of Hawaii torched 25,000 acres of grassland in August of 2005. The wildfire threatened Waikoloa Village, a community of about 5,000 people located on the slopes of Mauna Kea above the Kohala Coast. Fortunately for the residents and property owners, a 30-foot firebreak cleared weeks before by volunteers and members of the Waikoloa Firewise Committee prevented the fire from engulfing the village." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2006-01-20
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Home Elevations Work: Rebuild Higher and Stronger
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. This Best Practice Story describes that, "[e]levating a structure decreases its vulnerability to damage from floodwaters. This was demonstrated south of Houma in northern Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, where elevated homes escaped damage from the several feet of water that inundated neighborhoods during Hurricane Rita in September 2005. A total of 55 residents elevated their homes through an $18 million cost-share Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) project administered by the State of Louisiana in the wake of Hurricane Lili, a storm that flooded thousands of homes in 2002. Terrebonne Parish officials reported in the Houma Courier (October 16, 2005) that none of these mitigated homes were damaged by Rita's floodwaters." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2006-01-06
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Memories of Camille: School Survives Katrina
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. This Best Practice Story describes that, "[m]emories of Hurricane Camille's devastating impact on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in the summer of 1969 prompted Ocean Springs Middle School to take preventative measures prior to Hurricane Katrina. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency applied to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) on behalf of the Ocean Springs Middle School, and was awarded $49,477 in funding for the hurricane mitigation project. FEMA paid 75 percent of the cost of the project, and the remainder was funded by the City of Ocean Springs." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2006-02-20
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Mitigated Homes Remain Standing in New Orleans After Katrina
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. This Best Practice Story describes that, "Torrance Green's construction company had nearly completed two homes in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina struck in August 2005. The hurricane brought 100 mph winds and floodwaters up to 10 feet above grade, demolishing neighboring residences, but both of Green's structures survived the devastation thanks to his strict adherence to sound mitigation techniques." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2006-02-14
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Simple Retrofit Prevents Structural Damage
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. This Best Practice Story describes that, "Hurricane Katrina (2005) moved four feet of water into Bruce Colby's garage and one foot of water into his home in Slidell, Louisiana. Mr. Colby's garage doors are intact and the overall home is structurally sound. His neighbors, however, will have to replace their entire garages because of structural damage. The difference between Mr. Colby's and his neighbors' homes is that he installed three International Code Council (ICC)-evaluated flood vents prior to Katrina. Mr. Colby installed the flood vents in order to reduce his flood insurance premium; that financial decision resulted in the physical protection of his property during the hurricane." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2006-02-07
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Hopkinsville Acquisitions: One Communitys Plan to Protect Residents
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "In southwestern Kentucky, the Hopkinsville community officials and residents know first-hand the importance of flood mitigation. Flooding from the Little River has caused 18 major flood events in Christian County in the last 100 years. In March 1997, after major flooding caused over $75 million in damages and devastated 450 homes, officials knew it was time to pursue ways to lessen the impact flooding was repeatedly having on their town. Successful and effective mitigation begins at the local level. It requires the desire of local officials to implement mitigation measures for their communities in order to minimize damage from future hazard events. Beginning in September 1997, the Town participated in a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) project to acquire properties in the Cherokee Park subdivision, a residential development located near the Little River and at great risk of repetitive flooding. The project acquired 38 properties at a cost of approximately $1.11 million. Subsequent flood mitigation projects continued to concentrate efforts on Cherokee Park." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2006-04-24
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Belhaven: Rising Above the Flood
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "The first thing that usually strikes visitors who enter the small harbor town of Belhaven (population 1,900) is that many of the homes, whether trailer or mansion, are elevated high enough to protect them from floodwaters. The town did not always look like this. [...] After the devastation of Hurricane Fran in 1996, Belhaven city officials were determined to take action. They started an aggressive mitigation campaign to elevate structures." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Berkeley Hazard Mitigation Bond Program
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "Like most California communities, the City of Berkeley is susceptible to multiple hazards, including earthquakes, wildland-urban interface fires, landslide and liquefaction areas, and urban creek flooding. [...] By leveraging funds and seeking technical assistance from a variety of sources, this city has made significant progress in reducing hazards and making its residents more aware of the necessity to mitigate and prepare before the next earthquake. These efforts will protect the infrastructure, economic stability and sustainability of the community and in doing so the residents will benefit from their investments in mitigation." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Baptist Bottoms Acquisition Project
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "At the end of a week of rain and flooding in March 1990, about 6,000 people in Alabama had lost their homes or had seen their property damaged. Hundreds more had to seek shelter in neighboring Georgia and the Florida panhandle. Estimated damages throughout the State were at more than $100 million. [...] In the aftermath of the 1994 flood, the Town of Geneva officials developed a model hazard mitigation project. They began an aggressive campaign to convince homeowners in the flood-prone Baptist Bottoms area to sell their homes and relocate out of the floodplain. Eventually, they submitted a grant application to FEMA for the acquisition of 54 homes. FEMA agreed to fund the buyout of dozens of buildings within the floodway of Double Bridges Creek in Baptist Bottoms." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Baldwin County Fish River Retrofit & Acquisition Project
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "Several homes that border the Fish River have repeatedly flooded during periods of heavy rainfall, which results in a rise in the river levels. These homes were especially affected in Hurricanes Erin (1995), Opal (1995) and Danny (1997). Baldwin County is a participating community in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In compliance with the NFIP floodplain management requirements, all new residential construction along the Fish River has been elevated above the base flood elevation (BFE)." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Boone County Couple Heads Uphill
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "Jack and Elvonna Bowyer had flood insurance, but when severe flooding of the Spruce and Pond Fork Rivers, in Boone County, West Virginia dumped seven inches of water in their first floor and 12 inches of water in their garage, they were at their wits end. [...] The Bowyer's said when the offer came to be part of FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), which would help them relocate, they jumped at the chance." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2005-01-07
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: City of Belleville Acquisition
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "The City of Belleville is located across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, Missouri. The City experiences repetitive flooding along Richland Creek in various locations identified as 100-year floodplain. Most recently, the 1996 flood was the worst the City has encountered in 15 years and prompted the implementation of the acquisition program. The City received funding to acquire 36 properties, including 19 residences, two commercial properties, and 15 vacant lots. The acquisition project involved demolishing the acquired structures and clearing the land to open space. The properties acquired will be retained by the City for open space and to be included in the Richland Creek Greenway Project." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Cape Mendocino Seismic Retrofit
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "On April 25 and 26, 1992, three powerful earthquakes rocked the Cape Mendocino area of Northern California. This series of quakes, measuring 7.1, 6.2 and 6.5 respectively, emanated from a complex geological area known as the Mendocino Triple Junction. Three major faults, the San Andreas, the Mendocino fracture zone and the Cascadia subduction zone, meet at this point forming one of the most seismically active areas in the United States. [...] The reality is that there is an extreme likelihood that Humboldt County will experience more earthquakes of equal or greater magnitude. Vulnerability for future earthquake damage is very high, particularly for housing of the low to moderate income population. The Redwood Community Action Agency (RCAA), based in Eureka, CA, is a non-profit organization for Humboldt County. The Agency applied for and received a grant from FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program of $324,000 to retrofit homes of low income owner-occupants. This grant, in combination with funds from local sources, provides funding for what has become the Seismic Safety & Retrofit for Residential Structures Program." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2005-01-01
