AGENDA DATE: 6/15/2022
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TJPDC Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Receive presentation from staff and TJPDC on the draft 2023 Hazard Mitigation Plan available for public comment as of June 1, 2022.
ITEM TYPE: Regular Information Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Henry, Eggleston, Oprandy, Stewart, Harper
PRESENTER (S): John Oprandy, Greg Harper, Ian Baxter, Regional Planner, TJPDC
LEGAL REVIEW: Not Required
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC) is responsible for maintaining the regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and updates the plan on a 5-year cycle through a public process, culminating in adoption by all jurisdictions served. The plan was last adopted by the Board of Supervisors in 2018 and is currently in the later stages of its 2023 review process. The plan contains specific mitigation strategies each jurisdiction within TJPDC has committed to undertake towards reducing identified risks within the district.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission - To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all community members through the provision of the of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds.
DISCUSSION: Attachment A presents detailed information regarding hazard mitigation goals, objectives, and mitigation action items developed for the 2023 update to the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The “Mitigation Strategy” is five broad categories with corresponding goals and objectives. The mitigation strategy was developed through a cooperative effort of the TJPDC Hazard Mitigation Working Group, consisting primarily of planners and emergency operations coordinators. The overarching goals of the hazard mitigation plan were reviewed and revised from the previous plan update. Those goals and objectives were then reviewed by the public in the Hazard Mitigation Public Workshop held by the TJPDC, which further modified the goals and objectives detailed in the Mitigation Strategy. Following that effort, each jurisdiction developed actionable directives or “mitigation action items” to further the Mitigation Strategy before the next Hazard Mitigation Plan update.
This draft plan is available at <https://tjpdc.org/our-work/hazard-mitigation/> for public comment through June 30, 2022. The final draft plan will be sent to VDEM and FEMA for approval. The State and Federal approval process is expected to take approximately 6 - 8 months. Once approved, the final 2023 TJPDC Hazard Mitigation Plan will be presented to the Board for adoption. Board approval is expected to be sought during late spring of 2023.
BUDGET IMPACT: There are no direct costs associated with the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan at this time. Future implementation efforts will be incorporated into work plans.
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Receive the TJPDC presentation and provide feedback, as desired.
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A - Hazard Mitigation Goals, Objectives & Action Items: Albemarle County