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R277RESOLUTION N0.277 HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN WHEREAS, the City of Kennedale, with the assistance from the Fort Worth - Tarrant County Office of Emergency Management has gathered information and prepared the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan; and WHEREAS, the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan has been prepared in accordance with FEMA requirements at 44.C.F.R. 201.b; and WHEREAS, the City of Kennedale is a local unit of government that has afforded the citizens an opportunity to comment and provide input in the Plan and the actions in the Plan; and WHEREAS, the Kennedale City Council has reviewed the Plan and affirms that the Plan will be updated no less than every five years; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Kennedale City Council that the City of Kennedale adopts the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan as this jurisdiction's Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, and resolves to execute the actions in the Plan subject to available funding. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Kennedale, Texas, this the 8th day of January 2009. ,``, t„1tll/1111//lil _... ` ~~ OF ~KEN~i ,~., ~~. •.~ tw..,' ~ :_ c'k; - e €~ ~ j~A ~i =J AI;,T ~~` ~• ~0+:.. s• •~ `.~~ ~ r ..r.z~~: ,Aj1i `~.~ Kathy Turne ,City Secretary M yor, Bryan Lankhorst Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Table of Contents Foreword .............................................................................. Executive Summary ................................................................. Multi-Jurisdictional Plan Adoption ............................................... Sample Draft Resolution ........................................................... Planning Process ..................................................................... Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Description ........................................................................... Page 8 Meetings .............................................................................. Page 11 Meetings With Participating Jurisdiction Staff .................................. Page 12 Public Meetings ..................................................................... Page 12 Participants lnvolved ............................................................... Page 12 Public Involvement .................................................................. Page 19 Annual Review Stakeholder Meetings ........................................... Page 20 Communities Designated For Special Consideration ........................... Page 20 Neighboring Communities & Interested Parties ................................ Page 20 Review/Incorporation Of Existing Plans ......................................... Page 21 Method And Schedule For Monitoring The Plan ............................... Page 22 Method And Schedule For Evaluating The Plan ................................ Page 23 Method And Schedule For Updating The Plan .................................. Page 23 Other Local Planning Mechanisms ................................................ Page 24 Incorporation of Other Plans ....................................................... Page 24 Continued Public Participation ................................................ Page 25 October 24, 2008 Page 1 Risk Assessment ..................................................................... Page 26 Dam Failure ...................................................................... Page 26 Drought ........................................................................... Page 28 Expansive Soils ................................................................... Page 30 Extreme Heat ..................................................................... Page 30 Flood .............................................................................. Page 31 Hailstorm ......................................................................... Page 34 High Winds ...................................................................... Page 36 Landslide ......................................................................... Page 36 Levee Failure ..................................................................... Page 39 Lightning ......................................................................... Page 39 Severe Thunderstorm ........................................................... Page 40 Severe Winter Storm ............................................................ Page 41 Stream Bank Erosion ............................................................ Page 42 Tornado ........................................................................... Page 43 Wildfire ........................................................................... Page 43 Assessing Vulnerability ............................................................. Page 44 Mitigation Strategies ................................................................ Page 45 Existing Hazard Mitigation Efforts ................................................ Page 46 Prioritization of Mitigation Actions ............................................... Page 48 Cost-Benefit Analysis ............................................................... Page 49 Implementation & Administration of Actions ................................... Appendices (Participating Jurisdiction Information) Tarrant County (Unincorporated Areas) ..................................... City of Azle ...................................................................... City of Blue Mound ............................................................ City of Dalworthington Gardens .............................................. City of Edgecliff Village ....................................................... City of Everman ................................................................. City of Fort Worth ............................................................... City of Haslet .................................................................... City of Keller .................................................................... City of Kennedale ............................................................... City of Lakeside ................................................................. City of Lake Worth ............................................................. City of Pelican Bay ............................................................. City of River Oaks .............................................................. City of Saginaw ................................................................. Page 49 Page 51 Page 88 Page 119 Page 148 Page 179 Page 210 Page 241 Page 290 Page 319 Page 354 Page 385 Page 414 Page 444 Page 473 Page 502 October 24, 2008 Page 2 City of Sansom Park ............................................................ Page 531 City of Westlake ................................................................ Page 560 City of Westover Hills ......................................................... Page 592 City of Wentworth Village ..................................................... Page 623 City of White Settlement ...................................................... Page 654 Extent Scales Appendix ........................................................ Page 685 October 24, 2008 Page 3 FOREWORD The Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan has been prepared by staff from a number of local and regional government agencies. Staff from all participating jurisdictions and external agencies are to be congratulated for their excellent work and cooperation in the development of this document. This plan is and will remain a "living" document that will be reviewed, revised, and updated on an annual basis. The development of this initial plan as a deliverable document to the Texas Division of Emergency Management and FEMA represents the state of the Mitigation Program at the time the plan is submitted for approval and is a work in progress. The format of this plan is designed to make it user friendly for the participating jurisdictions. Information pertinent to all participating jurisdictions is contained in the basic plan portion. Following are sections for each jurisdiction which contain information specific to that jurisdiction including hazard and vulnerability information as well as mitigation actions. Potential mitigation projects identified in this plan range from information gathering to public education to large scale flood control projects. The variety of projects will provide an opportunity for all participating jurisdictions to take part in mitigation projects in the short term, as well as pursuing longer term goals. The Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Team will continue to develop and refine hazard mitigation strategies and projects. Public meetings will be held on asemi-annual basis in various cities and area of the County. In addition, a Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Council has been formed to identify and coordinate mitigation projects that cross jurisdictional boundaries or may affect other jurisdictions. The Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Council is composed of representatives from across the County, including some jurisdictions that did not participate in the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan. October 24, 2008 Page 4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Fort Worth is vulnerable to a number of hazards, both natural and technological. This plan focuses on natural hazards. Fort Worth has experienced a variety of natural disasters including flooding, tornadoes, and severe hailstorms. Technological events have included large hazardous material spills, chemical plant fires, petroleum plant fires, and a number of gasoline tanker accidents. Preparation of the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan has been coordinated by the Fort Worth -Tarrant County Office of Emergency Management. The jurisdictions participating in this plan represent unincorporated portions of Tarrant County as well as nineteen of the forty-one cities in the County. The Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Team consisting of staff from all participating jurisdictions and external agencies participated in development of the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan. It is important to note that this plan was developed without reliance on a contractor or consultant. It is our plan. We firmly believe that planning is a process, not a product. Specific hazards and risks in each jurisdiction have been identified and are addressed in each jurisdiction's section of this plan. The Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan identifies natural hazards that pose a risk to our area. Vulnerabilities to those risks are identifted and quantified as appropriate. Goals, strategies, and projects to mitigate those risks are identifted and analyzed as part of the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan. This Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan will be incorporated into Annex P of the Fort Worth -Tarrant County Emergency Plan to meet planning standards of the Texas Division of Emergency Management. In addition, the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan can also serve as a stand-alone document to facilitate identification and analysis of risks as well as strategies and projects to mitigate those risks. It is anticipated that this document will undergo changes in future years as our mitigation process develops and matures. rviivi ~r wivla~i uvrvrunaiiv~v Primary Alternate Keith Wells Juan Ortiz Assistant Emergency Management Emergency Management Coordinator Coordinator Fort Worth -Tarrant County OEM Fort Worth -Tarrant County OEM 1000 Throckmorton 1000 Throckmorton Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Office: 817 392-6173 Office: 817 392-6177 Fax: 817 392-6180 Fax: 817 392-6180 E-Mail: juan.ortiz@fortworthgov.org E-Mail: keith.wells@fortworthgov.org October 24, 2008 Page 5 MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL PLAN ADOPTION Upon approval of the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan by the Texas Division of Emergency Management and FEMA, the governing body of each of the jurisdictions represented in the plan will adopt the plan. Jurisdictions represented in the Plan are: City of Fort Worth Tarrant County (Unincorporated Areas) Ciry of Azle City of Blue Mound City of Dalworthington Gardens City of Edgecliff Village City of Everman City of Haslet City of Keller City of Kennedale City of Lakeside, City of Lake Worth City of Pelican Bay City of River Oaks City of Saginaw City of Sansom Park City of Westlake City of Westover Hills City of Wentworth Village City of White Settlement October 24, 2008 Page 6 SAMPLE DRAFT RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN WHEREAS, (Insert name of Jurisdiction), with the assistance from the Fort Worth -Tarrant County Office of Emergency Management has gathered information and prepared the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan; and, WHEREAS, the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan has been prepared in accordance with FEMA requirements at 44 C.F.R. 201.6; and, WHEREAS, (Insert name of Jurisdiction) is a local unit of government that has afforded the citizens an opportunity to comment and provide input in the Plan and the actions in the Plan; and WHEREAS, (Insert the name of the governing body) has reviewed the Plan and affirms that the Plan will be updated no less than every five years; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by (Insert the name of the governing body) that (Insert name of Jurisdiction) adopts the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan as this jurisdiction's Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, and resolves to execute the actions in the Plan subject to available funding. ADOPTED this day of , 200_ at the meeting of the (Insert the name of the governing body). Insert appropriate signature lines and dates Mayor/County Judge .Signature NOTE: This draft resolution will be reviewed and revised by the current legal counsel of each jurisdiction after the plan is approved by FEMA. October 24, 2008 Page 7 PLANNING PROCESS Descriation Preparation of the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan has been coordinated by the Fort Worth -Tarrant County Office of Emergency Management. The Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Team consisting of city and county staff as well as representatives from external agencies participated in development of the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan. We feel it is significant that the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan has been developed by the jurisdictions participating in the plan and interested external agencies. We did not use a contractor to develop the plan and deliver a product to us. We have benefited from conducting the process ourselves. An axiom of emergency management is that "planning is a process, not a product." Once this plan is approved by FEMA we will continue the process to identify hazards and projects to mitigate the hazards. We have no plans to delegate that responsibility to an outside contractor. The basis of the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan is the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Review Crosswalk developed by FEMA Region 6 and the Texas Governor's Division of Emergency Management. The Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan was developed as an appendix to Annex P -Hazard Mitigation of the Fort Worth -Tarrant County Emergency Management Plan. The Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan consists of a basic plan containing information about the planning process, mitigation strategies, and methods for updating the plan followed by appendices for each participating jurisdiction. This format makes the plan more user friendly. Each jurisdiction can easily access information about their hazards, vulnerabilities, and mitigation projects by referring to their section of the plan. All twenty jurisdictions participating in the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan also participate in a multi jurisdictional emergency management program. The process used to develop this Mitigation Action Plan was an enhanced version of the process used to develop and update our Emergency Management Plan and annexes. Staff from the Fort Worth -Tarrant County Office of Emergency Management involved all participating jurisdictions as well as external agencies in the planning process through meetings, telephone calls and e-mails. Many of the participating jurisdictions have very limited staff and can seldom spare time to attend meetings away from their city. Deviating from the process used for all other emergency management planning and coordination was not practical. FEMA Document #386-8, Multi-Jurisdictional Mitigation Planning (August 2006) States: "Any reasonable way to organize the participants will be acceptable if the jurisdiction demonstrates some kind of direct or representative participation. Make sure the plan clearly describes jurisdictional representation or formally authorized representation in the process. " October 24, 2008 Page 8 We believe the process we used to develop this plan is reasonable and appropriate for our jurisdictions. The participating jurisdictions were involved in developing this plan through meetings, e-mails, and. telephone calls specific to this planning effort. Hazard mitigation planning was also addressed during our normal day-to-day interactions with the participating jurisdictions. Gathering the required information for the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan from twenty jurisdictions was both problematic and an opportunity. Many of the participants in this plan are smaller cities with extremely limited staff and resources, so in some cases information and mitigation programs are also limited. Fort Worth - Tarrant County Office of Emergency Management staff e-mailed, telephoned, and met with each of the participating jurisdictions to obtain information and conduct planning for the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan. This provided an opportunity to promote emergency management in general and mitigation in particular. As with other components of our emergency management program, Fort Worth -Tarrant County Office of Emergency Management staff frequently represented the jurisdictions at planning and public meetings since those jurisdictions typically cannot spare staff for meetings. Representatives from participating jurisdictions and interested parties organized as the Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Team. This team played an active leadership role in the development of the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan by identifying and assessing hazards, setting goals, identifying potential projects, writing and reviewing drafts of this plan, and by providing invaluable technical expertise and jurisdictional knowledge. The Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Team began by reviewing the NCTCOG Multi-Hazard RiskAssessment and Mitigation Strategies for Geologic, Severe Weather & Climatic Hazards. We also reviewed the Texas Mitigation Plan and specifically discussed the Texas State Mitigation Strategy. Although the NCTCOG documents were developed to serve as region-wide documents, they provide an excellent assessment of the types of hazards that could affect jurisdictions in Tarrant County. Each jurisdiction's history, geography, and any other pertinent factors were analyzed to determine the risks and vulnerabilities of the hazards within the jurisdiction. After the most significant hazards had been identified for each jurisdiction, an assessment of vulnerable populations and facilities in each jurisdiction was begun. Potential mitigation projects designed to mitigate those vulnerabilities were discussed in all meetings and became the subject of numerous telephone calls and e-mails. Factors such as project effectiveness, cost, possibility of federal funding, availability of matching funds, and the difficulty of administering the projects were considered in determining which projects to include in our initial Mitigation action Plan. A decision was made to include projects that would provide protection for our citizens and emergency facilities as well as have the best chance to be funded and have successful outcomes. The adage that "success breeds success" was mentioned on October 24, 2008 Page 9 several occasions. Successful mitigation projects will build public and political support for mitigation. The projects included in this plan -Safe Rooms, Weather Alert Radios, determining feasibility of strengthening emergency facilities, and flood mitigation -are all achievable for our j urisdictions. The integrated urban nature of Tarrant County and the entire Fort Worth -Dallas Metroplex requires careful consideration of potential effects of hazards and mitigation projects on neighboring communities. A mitigation project in one jurisdiction may either eliminate or worsen the effects of that hazard in a neighboring jurisdiction. For example, increased development has resulted in more impervious cover and increased rainfall runoff; which has led to more destructive flash flood events downstream. The need for coordination of projects that cross jurisdictional boundaries was discussed at all meetings. The obvious example of flood mitigation projects that might speed the flow of water downstream into another jurisdiction was discussed at length. Due to complexity and cost, inter jurisdictional projects were not included as proposed projects in this initial Mitigation Action Plan. Two potential projects were discussed at length, thus laying the groundwork for future, larger scale projects. Those potential projects were Farmers Branch Creek which rises in far west Fort Worth and flows through White Settlement, Naval Air Station Fort Worth, and Westworth Village before emptying into the West Fork of the Trinity River. Farmers Branch flooded in 2000 and 2004 resulting in Small Business Administration Disaster Declarations. The other inter jurisdictional project discussed at length was along big Fossil Creek, which rises in north Fort Worth and flows through several cities before emptying into the Clear fork of the Trinity River. Portions of both creeks have been the subject of flood studies by a variety of agencies including the US Army Corps of Engineers. The Fort Worth -Tarrant County Office of Emergency Management prepared an initial preliminary draft Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan that was presented to the Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Team, participating jurisdictions, and external partners for review on October 13, 2004. Subsequent drafts were submitted on October 25, 2004, October 28, 2004, and November 5, 2004. The Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan was submitted to the Texas Division of Emergency Management in December of 2004. It was returned for revision in March 2005. Subsequent attempts to reconcile comments with the Texas Division of Emergency management were suspended in August 2005 due to the diversion of resources to our response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. In late 2006 efforts to complete the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan were restarted through the North Central Texas Council of Governments. All participating jurisdictions were contacted by telephone, a-mail, and meetings to ensure full understanding and participation in the planning process as well as to update pertinent information. An additional public meeting was held on March 5, 2007. In early June 2007 a revised draft of the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan was provided to all participating jurisdictions and agencies for review. Comments were resolved and October 24, 2008 Page ] 0 changes coordinated with all participating jurisdictions through meetings, telephone calls, and e-mails. A revised plan was submitted to the North Central Texas Council of Governments on June 24, 2007. Subsequent developments in December 20071ed to the decision to submit the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan separate from the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Once again, the plan was disseminated to participating jurisdictions and agencies for review and updating of pertinent information. An additional Public Meeting was held on January 25, 2008. As with the other meetings, no members of the public attended. Comments were resolved and changes coordinated with all participating jurisdictions through meetings, telephone calls, and e-mails. Upon approval of this plan by the Texas Governor's Division of Emergency Management and FEMA the participating jurisdictions, the Hazard Mitigation Council, and our Hazard Mitigation Team will meet and move forward with mitigation projects in our participating jurisdictions. In addition, prior to the required five year update of this plan we will develop a Tarrant County comprehensive risk assessment. This is not the final version of the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan. We view this plan as a living document and will continually review, revise, and update the plan as more or updated information becomes available, projects are completed, and additional projects are identified. Meetings NCTCOG Meetings • August 14, 2003 NCTCOG Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Coordination Meeting • September 23, 2003 NCTCOG Regional Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Review Meeting • October 30, 2003 NCTCOG Regional Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Meeting • May 5, 2004 NCTCOG Floodplain/Regional Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Meeting • December 18, 2007 NCTCOG Regional Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Meeting • January 25, 2007 NCTCOG Regional Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Meeting Tarrant County Meetings • May 28, 2004 Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Council Initial Meeting • June 8, 2004 Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Workshop • July 7, 2004 Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Team Meeting • July 29, 2004 Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Council Meeting • August 20, 2004 Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Council Meeting • September 15, 2004 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Review with Tarrant Regional Water District Staff • October 1, 2004 Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Team Meeting • October 13, 2004 Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Team Meeting • October 25, 2004 Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Team Meeting October 24, 2008 Page I 1 Meetings With Participatinc Jurisdiction Staff NOTE: HazMAP was also addressed in many other non-HazMAP specific meetings, e-mails, telephone calls and conversations as part of our normal emergency management coordination process. HazMAP specific meetings with participating jurisdictions included: • September 30, 2004 Fort Worth • October 12, 2004 Tarrant County • October 13, 2004 Kennedale • October 15, 2004 Westlake, White Settlement • October 18, 2004 Haltom City, Dalworthington Gardens • October 19, 2004 Westover Hills, Lakeside • October 20, 2004 Westworth Village, Pelican Bay, Fort Worth • October 26, 2004 Haslet • October 27, 2004 Haslet, Blue Mound, Pelican Bay • October 28, 2004 Westworth Village • _ October 29, 2004 Fort Worth • November 1, 2004 Lake Worth • November 2, 2004 Sansom Park • November 11, 2004 Edgecliff Village • February 12, 2007 Saginaw • February 26, 2007 Lakeside, Azle, White Settlement • March 1, 2007 Keller • March 2, 2007 Saginaw • March 6, 2007 River Oaks • March 14, 2007 Everman • March 26, 2007 White Settlement • June 19, 2007 Edgecliff Village Staff from all participating jurisdictions have read and assented to this plan. Public Meetines • November l 1, 2003 NCTCOG Jurisdiction & Public Meeting • May 24, 2004 NCTCOG Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Public Forum On Regional Mitigation Strategies • June 8, 2004 NCTCOG Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Public Meeting • October 27, 2004 Public Meeting on Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan • March 5, 2007 Public Meeting on Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan • January 25, 2008 Public Meeting on Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Participants Involved In addition to the Fort Worth -Tarrant County Emergency Management Office, staff from each participating jurisdictions as well as external agencies participated in the planning process. The Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Team, led by the Fort October 24, 2008 Page 12 Worth -Tarrant County Office of Emergency Management Hazard Mitigation Officer, is composed of representatives from the jurisdictions and agencies listed below. Team member roles are also described. Tarrant County Administrator's Office • Policy decisions • Gauge/Solicit Political Support • Leadership Role Tarrant County Engineer's Office • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Technical Review of Potential Projects • Disaster History • Mitigation Project History Tarrant County District Attorney • Review I, egal Issues Fort Worth -Tarrant County Office of Emergency Management (Also under Fort Worth) • Coordination of Planning Process • Leadership Role • Primary Point-of-Contact Tarrant County Environmental Specialist • Review Potential Environmental Issues of Projects Tarrant County Governmental Relations • Gauge/Solicit Political Support Tarrant County Public Information Office • Identify Potential Public Education Mitigation Projects • Assist in Coordinating Public Education and Public Meetings Tarrant County Risk Management • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects Based on Previous Claims • Review Exposure of Potential Mitigation Projects Tarrant County Tax Office • Identify Tax Impacts of Potential Mitigation Projects Such as Property Buy-Outs Tarrant County Transportation Services • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Disaster History • Provide Local Knowledge of Unincorporated Areas October 24, 2008 Page 13 Azle City Manager's Office • Provide Management Review • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Jurisdiction Specific History • Provide Jurisdiction Local Knowledge Azle Fire Department/Emergency Management • Primary Point-of-Contact • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Jurisdiction Specific History • Provide Jurisdiction Local Knowledge Azle Parks/Streets Department • Provide Cost Estimates • Provide Technical Review of Mitigation Projects • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Jurisdiction Specific History • Provide Jurisdiction Local Knowledge Azle Utilities Department • Provide Cost Estimates • Provide Technical Review of Mitigation Projects • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Jurisdiction Specific History • Provide Jurisdiction Local Knowledge Blue Mound Fire Department/Emergency Management • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Jurisdiction Specific History • Provide Jurisdiction Local Knowledge Dalworthington Gardens Police Department/Emergency Management • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Jurisdiction Specific History • Provide Jurisdiction Local Knowledge Edgecliff Village Fire Department/Emergency Management • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Jurisdiction Specific History • Provide Jurisdiction Local Knowledge Everman Emergency Services/Police Department/Emergency Management • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Jurisdiction Specific History October 24, 2008 Page 14 • Provide Jurisdiction Local Knowledge Everman Public Works Department • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Technical Review of Mitigation Projects • Provide Jurisdiction Specific History • Provide Jurisdiction Local Knowledge Fort Worth Budget Office • Identify Potential Funding for Mitigation Projects • Identify Budgetary Impacts of Potential Mitigation Projects Such as Property Buy-Outs Fort Worth Code Compliance Department • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Jurisdiction Local Knowledge Fort Worth Development Department • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Review Potential Economic Development Impacts of Mitigation Projects Fort Worth -Tarrant County Office of Emergency Management (Also under Tarrant County) • Coordination of Planning Process • Leadership Role • Primary Point-of-Contact Fort Worth Engineering Department (Floodplain Management) • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Technical Review of Potential Projects • Disaster History • Mitigation Project History Fort Worth Environmental Management Department • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Review Potential Environmental Issues of Mitigation Projects Fort Worth Public Health Deparhnent • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Review of Projects for Public Health Benefits/Impacts Fort Worth City Manager Public Information Office • Identify Potential Public Education Mitigation Projects • Assist in Coordinating Public Education and Public Meetings October 24, 2008 Page 15 Fort Worth Transportation & Public Works Department • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Technical Review of Mitigation Projects • Provide Disaster History Fort Worth Water Department • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Technical Review of Mitigation Projects Haslet Fire Department/Emergency Management • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Jurisdiction Specific History • Provide Jurisdiction Local Knowledge Keller Fire Department/Emergency Management • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Jurisdiction Specific History • Provide Jurisdiction Local Knowledge Keller Community Development • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Keller Mitigation History • Review Potential Economic Development Impacts of Mitigation Projects Kennedale Fire Department/Emergency Management • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Jurisdiction Specific History • Provide Jurisdiction Local Knowledge Lakeside City Administrator's Office • Primary Point of Contact • Provide Management Review of Projects and Process Lakeside Emergency Management • Coordination with City Staff • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Jurisdiction Specific History • Provide Jurisdiction Local Knowledge Lakeside Police Department • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Jurisdiction Specific History • Provide Jurisdiction Local Knowledge October 24; 2008 Page 16 Lakeside Water Department • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Technical Review of Projects Lake Worth Fire Department/Emergency Management • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Jurisdiction Specific History • Provide Jurisdiction Local Knowledge Pelican Bay Mayor's Office • Provide Executive Review • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Jurisdiction Specific History • Provide Jurisdiction Local Knowledge Pelican Bay Fire Department/Emergency Management • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Jurisdiction Specific History • Provide Jurisdiction Local Knowledge River Oaks Fire Department/Bmergency Management • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Jurisdiction Specific History • Provide Jurisdiction Local Knowledge • Technical Review of Mitigation Projects River Oaks Public Works • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Jurisdiction Specific History • Provide Jurisdiction Local Knowledge • Technical Review of Mitigation Projects Sansom Park Fire DepartmentlEmergency Management • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Jurisdiction Specific History • Provide Jurisdiction Local Knowledge Westlake Department of Public Safety • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Jurisdiction Specific History • Provide Jurisdiction Local Knowledge Westover Hills City Manger & Police Chief • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Jurisdiction Specific History October 24, 2008 Page 17 • Provide Jurisdiction Local Knowledge Wentworth Village Fire Department/Emergency Management • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Jurisdiction Specific History • Provide Jurisdiction Local Knowledge White Settlement Fire Department • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Jurisdiction Specific History • Provide Jurisdiction Local Knowledge White Settlement Police Department/Emergency Management • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Jurisdiction Specific History • Provide Jurisdiction Local Knowledge White Settlement Public Works • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Technical Review of Mitigation Projects • Provide Jurisdiction Specific History • Provide Jurisdiction Local Knowledge American Red Cross Emergency Services Department • External Contributor • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Disaster History Regarding Red Cross Services • Provide Jurisdiction Local Knowledge Naval Air Station Fort Worth/Joint Reserve Base Emergency Management • External Contributor • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Disaster History Regarding Base Damage and Emergency Services Requested by Off-Base Jurisdictions • Provide Base Local Knowledge Naval Air Station Fort Worth/Joint Reserve Base Public Works Department • External Contributor • Support Technical Reviews of Potential Mitigation Projects • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Disaster History Regarding Base Damage and Emergency Services Requested by Off-Base Jurisdictions • Provide Base Local Knowledge Tarrant Regional Water District Engineering Department October 24, 2008 Page 18 • External Contributor • Support Technical Reviews of Potential Mitigation Projects • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Disaster History Regarding Lakes and Levees • Provide Coordination with Customers National Weather Service West Gulf River Forecast Center • Identify Potential Mitigation Projects • Provide Disaster History Regarding Lakes and Levees • Potential Flood Event Modeling Public Involvement Public comment on the plan during the drafting stage was solicited through a series of public meetings and notices. A draft copy of the plan was placed on the City of Fort Worth website front page as well as on the Fort Worth -Tarrant County Office of Emergency Management website front page. A current draft copy of the HazMAP remains on the Fort Worth -Tarrant County Office of Emergency Management website. NCTCOG staff and a representative from the Fort Worth -Tarrant County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) attended a public HazMAP meeting at the Fort Worth Summerglen Branch Public Library from 9 am until 11 am on November 11, 2003. No citizens attended the meeting. Tarrant County Office of Emergency Management staff participated in the NCTCOG Public Forums on Mitigation Strategies held from 9:30 am until 12 pm on May 25, 2004 at the NCTCOG offices in Arlington. The forums provided detailed information on the NCTCOG mitigation strategies. Staff from a number of cities across the region and Tarrant County attended the forums. NCTCOG staff along with a representative from the Fort Worth -Tarrant County Office of Emergency Management held a public HazMAP meeting at the NCTCOG offices in Arlington at 7 pm on June 8, 2004. No citizens attended the meeting. A Public meeting was held on October 27, 2004 at 6:30 pm at the Fort Worth Intermodal Transportation Center in downtown Fort Worth. The meeting was advertised in a Media Release to print, radio, and television stations in the area. No citizens attended the meeting. A Public meeting was held on March 5, 2007 at 7 pm at the Fort Worth Intermodal Transportation Center in downtown Fort Worth. The meeting was advertised in a Media Release to print, radio, and television stations in the area. No citizens attended the meeting. A Public meeting was held on January 25, 2008 at 7 pm at the Fort Worth Intermodal Transportation Center in downtown Fort Worth. The meeting was advertised in a October 24, 2008 Page 19 Media Release to print, radio, and television stations in the area as well as on the front page of the City website and Fort Worth -Tarrant County Office of Emergency Management website front page. No citizens attended the meeting. ANNUAL REVIEW STAKEHOLDER MEETINGS All stakeholders will be invited to review the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan through the means identified under the Continued Public Participation section. In addition, the Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Team and Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Council will actively seek to involve stakeholders in the planning and review process. Potential stakeholders will include organizations such as neighborhood associations, home-owner associations, and civic service organizations. COMMUNITIES DESIGNATED FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION Tarrant County has two communities that meet the criteria for Small and Impoverished Communities found in 44 CFR Section 201.2 per data from the 2000 Census. Blue Mound has a population of 2,388 and a per capita income of $16,553. Pelican Bay has a population of 1,505 and a per capita income of $12,408. NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES & INTERESTED PARTY INVOLVEMENT We participated in early portions of the HazMAP planning process conducted by the NCTCOG. Representatives from cities throughout Tarrant County and surrounding counties participated in this process which included communities from throughout the region. The NCTCOG facilitated a number of regional HazMAP meetings which we used as opportunities to contact neighboring jurisdictions, local agencies, businesses, and any other attendees to offer participation in developing the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan. Separate from the NCTCOG meetings; Fort Worth -Tarrant County Office of Emergency Management staff used a-mail and telephone calls to contact neighboring counties, nearby cities and other potentially interested parties to solicit interest in the HazMAP process. Among the interested parties contacted were Texas Christian University, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Red Cross, Naval Air Station Fort Worth, Tarrant Regional Water District, and the National Weather Service. Of the agencies contacted, the following elected to take an active role in the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan: • Tarrant Regional Water District • Naval Air Station Fort Worth -Joint Reserve Base (Emergency Management Office and Public Works) • Chisholm Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross October 24, 2008 Page 20 • National Weather Service, Fort Worth Forecast Office • National Weather Service, West Gulf River Forecast Center These agencies participated in development of the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan by providing information, attending meetings, and reviewing drafts of the plan. All have indicated they will remain actively involved in our mitigation program. It is anticipated that additional interested parties and agencies will become involved in the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan as the planning process develops, matures, and becomes more widely known. A number of informal meetings of emergency management staff from cities throughout Tarrant County were held to discuss the HazMAP process and coordinate potential mitigation projects. On the morning of June 8, 2004 a Tarrant County-Wide HazMAP workshop was held with NCTCOG staff to review the latest guidance from the Texas Division of Emergency Management and FEMA as well as continue coordination among the jurisdictions preparing HazMAPs. The Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Team will continue to seek coordination with existing groups such as the recently created Fort Worth Storm Water Utility District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, local engineering firms involved in flood plain management and consulting, neighborhood associations, and any other interested parties. REVIEW/INCORPORATION OF EXISTING PLANS, STUDIES, REPORTS, & TECHNICAL INFORMATION A number of existing documents have been or are in the process of being incorporated in the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan, and vice versa. Those documents include: • Fort Worth -Tarrant County Emergency Management Plan • NCTCOG Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment • City of Fort Worth Comprehensive Plan • Farmer's Branch Creek Study (White Settlement &USACE) • Big Fossil Creek Watershed Study (NCTCOG) • Little Fossil Creek Watershed Study (USACE) • State of Texas Mitigation Plan • FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps • Tarrant Regional Water District Report: Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Information • Trinity River Project Central City, Fort Worth, Texas (USACE) The Basic Plan section of the Fort Worth -Tarrant County Emergency Management Plan provides the basis for emergency planning, including mitigation planning, in the participating jurisdictions. The Basic Plan was reviewed to ensure that the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan would function as a part of the overall emergency plan. October 24, 2008 Page 21 The Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan has been developed as an appendix to Annex P -Hazard Mitigation of the Fort Worth -Tarrant County Emergency Management Plan per instructions from the Texas Governor's Division of Emergency Management. Annex P provides processes and describes responsibilities for implementing a hazard mitigation program. The processes and responsibilities in Annex P were used as a guide for the HazMAP process. Processes and procedures in Annex P were adapted to meet Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan needs and requirements. The NCTCOG Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment provides an excellent assessment of hazards in our area. Information from the assessment on each hazard was reviewed to determine potential applicability to participating jurisdictions. The City of Fort Worth's Comprehensive Plan is the city's official guide for making decisions about growth and development. The plan provides a wealth of information about recommended policies, strategies, programs, and projects that the City plans to pursue. Population and economic trends in the Comprehensive plan provided a valuable perspective for identifying potential mitigation projects. Hazard specific studies such as the Farmer's Branch Creek Study (White Settlement & USAGE), Big Fossil Creek Watershed Study (NCTCOG), and Little Fossil Creek Watershed Study (USAGE) were reviewed to provide potential mitigation projects. Of particular interest in these studies was the potential for multi jurisdictional projects that could compliment each other and provide a maximum level of mitigation for the dollars invested. The State of Texas Mitigation Plan was reviewed to provide guidance for identifying and prioritizing mitigation projects. Area FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps were reviewed to identify hazard areas and potential mitigation projects. Tarrant Regional Water District staff provided information from studies and models of floodway and reservoir operations to provide data on the main stem river floodways in Fort Worth. Tarrant Regional Water District operates reservoirs on the West Fork of the Trinity River above Fort Worth. They also maintain the levees along the West Fork and Clear Fork on the Trinity River through Fort Worth. METHOD AND SCHEDULE FOR MONITORING THE PLAN The Fort Worth -Tarrant County Office of Emergency Management is responsible for providing bi-annual reports regarding the status of the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan in the months of January and July of each year to the Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Team and Hazard Mitigation Council. These reports shall at a minimum contain: ^ A current Hazard Mitigation Team roster ^ Status of any hazard mitigation projects in process ^ Status of any funding ^ Potential funding opportunities October 24, 2008 Page 22 Any new or changed risks or vulnerabilities Any revisions to the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan METHOD AND SCHEDULE FOR EVALUATING THE PLAN Fort Worth -Tarrant County Office of Emergency Management staff shall ensure that the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan is reviewed and updated annually during the month of October. The Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Team, neighboring communities, the public, and external agencies will be invited to participate in Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan evaluations. Criteria for evaluating the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan will include: ^ Successful implementation of mitigation projects ^ Success in increasing public involvement in the hazard mitigation ^ Success in increasing external agency involvement in hazard mitigation ^ FEMA Hazard Mitigation Program regulations and guidance ^ Texas Governor's Division of Emergency Management Standards ^ Applicable City & County codes and ordinances ^ Current NCTCOG hazard mitigation programs ^ Review of the status of National Flood Insurance Plan participation by other jurisdictions within Tarrant County and neighboring counties ^ National Flood Insurance Plan policy status (number and location of policies in effect, any increase or decrease in policies) ^ Status of repetitive loss properties (number of claims, new claims, property purchased) METHOD AND SCHEDULE FOR UPDATING THE PLAN ON A FIVE- YEAR CYCLE Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan will be reviewed annually during the month of October. The FEMA/GDEM Plan Review Crosswalk for Review of Local Mitigation Action Plans and GDEM Planning Standards will be the criteria for review and updates. Updates to this plan will be coordinated by Fort Worth -Tarrant County Office of Emergency Management staff with participating jurisdictions, the Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Team, City and County departments, the public, and external agencies. Notice of significant updates will be posted on the Fort Worth -Tarrant County Office of Emergency Management website and communicated to the public and affected/interested parties by the Hazard Mitigation Officer and other OEM staff. Updates to the Plan will include additional information on new or changed risks and vulnerabilities, the reduction of risks or vulnerabilities as projects are implemented, the removal of projects as they are implemented, and the addition of new projects where new risks or vulnerabilities are identified. The Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan will be updated every five years or more often as necessary. October 24, 2008 Page 23 OTHER LOCAL PLANNING MECHANISMS AVAILABLE FOR INCORPORATING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE MITIGATION ACTION PLAN Other local planning mechanisms and organizations that are available to support incorporating requirements of the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan include: ^ Tarrant County Local Emergency Planning Committee (Technological hazard identification and mitigation projects) ^ Tarrant County Emergency Manager's Committee (Coordination of hazard identification and mitigation projects) ^ Tarrant County Fire Chief's Association (Hazard area identification and coordination of mitigation projects) ^ NCTCOG (Technical support for hazard area identification and mitigation projects, regional mitigation project coordination) ^ City of Fort Worth Comprehensive Plan (Review for information regarding population and economic trends) ^ Tarrant Regional Water District (Incorporate Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan strategies into their plans and coordinate mitigation projects) ^ United States Army Corps of Engineers (Coordination of mitigation projects with other projects) ^ City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Department Storm Water Technical Review Committee (Technical review of mitigation projects and coordination of Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan strategies and projects with the City's storm water management program) PROCESS BY WHICH LOCAL GOVERNMENT WILL INCORPORATE THE REQUIREMENTS IN OTHER PLANS WHEN APPROPRIATE The Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan has been developed as an appendix to Annex P -Hazard Mitigation of the Fort Worth -Tarrant County Emergency Management Plan and will be incorporated into that plan upon approval. All jurisdictions participating in the Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan participate in and sign onto in the Fort Worth -Tarrant County Emergency Management Plan. The Point of Contract for each participating jurisdiction will ensure that their jurisdiction annually reviews any jurisdiction specific comprehensive plans, capital improvement plans, master drainage plans, ordinances, and codes identified in their portion of this plan to incorporate the requirements of this plan, and hazard mitigation in general, into those documents whenever feasible. October 24, 2008 Page 24 City of Kennedale Jurisdiction Profile Kennedale has an area of six square miles and a NCTCOG 2007 Population Estimate of 6,350. In the mid 1800's, there were early signs of Kennedale becoming a transportation hub. Many wagon trails crossed at the site in numbers that exceeded the trails through what was to become the City of Arlington. In 1882, John D. Hudson, along with C.B. Teague and O.S. Kennedy, purchased land and established the town of Kennedale at the site of a mineral well. The well formed the focal point for development of a central business district with a train depot, hotel, general merchandise store, drug store, bank post office, lumber company and blacksmith. In 1886, the Fort Worth and New Orleans Railway Company was built through Kennedale to Waxahachie. A brick yard was established in 1888 at the location of the present City Park. Fire raged through the business district in 1908 destroying•all but the general store that remains standing today. The business district was never rebuilt and business activity gradually migrated to Mansfield Highway. After an election with 42 voters in July 1947, the Town of Kennedale was incorporated with a population of 300. By 1950, the population had increased to 500 and a petition to the State was approved changing the status of Kennedale from a "Town" to a "City". 799Q 2000 2006 2007 i -I 4,096 5,850 6,150 6,350 2007 Population Density (persons per square mile): 973.52 City Point-Of-Contact Jay Hinkle, Kennedale Fire Department Land Use and Development Trends Kennedale is experiencing slow to moderate residential growth and very slow commercial growth as developments fill in areas that were previously used for agriculture. Approximately 55% of Kennedale remains undeveloped.. Jurisdiction Unique Hazards Hazards specific to Kennedale are discussed below. October 24, 2008 Page 356 w _ y.: '~` `-- ~ L ,ytj v _, October 24, 2008 Page 357 DAM FAILURE No Vulnerability -There are no high hazard dams located in Kennedale and none that would affect Kennedale if they failed. Based on the lack of vulnerability, dam failure will receive no further consideration in this plan for Kennedale. DROUGHT Low Vulnerability -Kennedale currently uses wells to provide water to its citizens. However, the City is planning on purchasing water from Fort Worth to meet growing needs for water to due growth. Fort Worth purchases water from the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD}. TRWD water supply comes from three reservoirs on the West Fork of the Trinity River in northwest Tarrant County and from two reservoirs located well southeast of Tarrant County. These diverse supply locations help mitigate the effects of a local drought. An additional reservoir location well northeast of Tarrant County is being pursued. There has been some preliminary discussion of constructing a pipeline to carry water from southern Oklahoma. TRWD is installing pipelines to interconnect area water supply lakes with water treatment plants in order to provide maximum flexibility in water supply and treatment. Location -Drought can affect all of Kennedale. Current Extent - As of February 2008, Kennedale was at DO -Abnormally Dry on the Palmer Drought Severity Index. Previous Occurrences -National Climatic Data Center records indicate that in the past ten years there have been three periods of drought in Kennedale, 1996 - 1998, 2000, and 2005 - 2006. Probability of Future Events -Droughts are certain to occur again in Kennedale. Significant droughts significantly affecting water supply and resulting in mandatory restrictions traditionally occur on a twenty year cycle. Based on the previously cited National Climatic Data Center recent records, we can anticipate that drought conditions will occur approximately every three years. Impact -Drought can lead to loss of water for basic needs such as drinking and fire- fighting. Droughts are associated with increased wildfire and damage from expansive soils. More common impacts are damage to landscaping and reduced recreation due to low lake levels. NOTE: All projects are subject to availability of federal and local funding as well as availability oflocal staff to administer the protect. Kennedale Drought Mitigation Participate in the design and implementation of the Action #1 Tarrant County specific water conservation public education efforts to com liment existin ro rams. Mitigation Goal/Objective 2. Reduce loss of life and property damage resulting from severe weather events. October 24, 2008 Page 358 Priori Low Estimated Cost $1,000 Potential Funding Sources • Hazard Mitigation Grant Program • Private Foundations • Water Su Hers Potential Matching Funding City Funds Sources • Water Su Tiers Responsible Agency •Kennedale Emergency Management • Fort Worth -Tarrant Count OEM Su ort Estimated Completion Time One year Frame Effect on New Buildings This action will publicize water conservation efforts that can be inco orated into new construction. Effect on Existing Buildings This action will publicize water conservation efforts that can be inco orated into existin construction. Cost Effectiveness Cost Effective -Public education programs can rovide si nificant results for relativel low costs. Discussion: Most cities in the area have existing water conservation programs designed to educate the public and businesses on ways to conserve water. This action will develop a Tarrant County specific program that will compliment existing programs. Jurisdictional public education efforts have been ve successful in attractin the attention of local citizens. NOTE: All projects are subject to availability of federal and local funding as well as availability oflocal staff to administer the nroiect. Kennedale Drought Mitigation Develop a contingency plan to identify potential Action #2 impacts of drought on the community to include utilities such as power generation and drinking water; health & safety including pre-existing health conditions and special needs; and emergency response such as fire suppression operations. Impacts identified in this plan will be included in updates to the Hazard Mitigation Action Plan. Mitigation Goal 2. Reduce loss of life and property damage resulting from severe weather events. Priori Low Estimated Cost $5,000 Potential Funding Sources • Hazard Mitigation Grant Program • Private Foundations • Water Su Tiers Potential Matching Funding • City Funds Sources • Water Su Tiers Responsible Agency •Kennedale Emergency Management • Fort Worth -Tarrant Coun OEM Su ort October 24, 2008 Page 359 Estimated Completion Time One Year Frame Effect on New Buildings This action will identify drought impacts in Kennedale thus providing specific information for builders of new structures to incorporate drought mitigation into the structures. Effect on Existing Buildings This action will identify drought impacts in Kennedale thus providing specific information for owners of existing structures to incorporate drought mitigation into the structures. Cost Effectiveness Cost Effective -This planning effort will have a low cost with the potential for significant benefits for the entire communi Discussion: This planning effort will focus attention on the effects of drought on the community. Specific drought effects will be identified and efforts can be made to mitigate those effects. EXPANSIVE SOILS Low Vulnerability -Expansive soils have caused damage to some structures in some portions of Kennedale. However, damage has been limited to relatively small geographic areas and there are no reports of significant damage to commercial structures or infrastructure. Location -Expansive soils are found in various areas of Kennedale. We could not locate a map of expansive soils in. Extent -The extent of expansive soils in Kennedale is believed to be Very Low (0% - 20%) to Low (21% - 50%). Previous Occurrences - We could fmd no empirical data on previous occurrences of damage from expansive soils, but it is believed that expansive soils have caused problems since the first buildings were constructed in this area. Probability of Future Events -Due to the variability of soil types and construction quality, it is very difficult to predict future occurrences of problems with expansive soils. However, a study published in the fa112003 issue of Environmental Geology cited in the September 19, 2003 Dallas Business Journal indicates that many new developments in the Metroplex are being built on soil that is more unstable than soils built on prior to 1990. This could lead to a higher incidence of expansive soil related damage in the future. Impact -The impact of expansive soils ranges from cosmetic cracks in walls to substantial foundation and structural damage that can result in the need to demolish the building. Infrastructure such as pipelines can be damaged causing increased maintenance and repairs, damaged beyond repair requiring replacement, damaged to the point of failure. October 24, 2008 Page 360 NOTE: All projects are subject to availability of federal and local funding as well as availability oflocal staff to administer the project. Kennedale Expansive Soils Improve construction techniques through building Miti ation Action #1 code enhancements. Mitigation Goal 2. Reduce loss of life and property damage resulting from severe weather events. Priori Low Estimated Cost Undetermined inimal -Staff Time Onl Potential Funding Sources • Hazard Mitigation Grant Program • Private Foundations • Buildin ermit fees Potential Matching Funding City Funds Sources •Buildin ermit fees Res onsible A enc Kennedale Plannin & Zonin De artment Estimated Com letion Time Frame One Year Effect on New~Buildings This action will make new buildings more resistant to dama a from ex ansive soils. Effect on Existing Buildings This action will require modifications to existing buildings to be more resistant to damage from ex ansive soils. Cost Effectiveness Cost Effective -Minimal cost to implement with lon term benefits for the communi Discussion: This project will improve construction quality and reduce damage from expansive soils. Benefits will not be immediately apparent, but will reduce property damage over time. NOTE: All projects are subject to availability of federal and local funding as well as availability nflncal.ctafftn administer the nroiect. Kennedale Expansive Soils Educate construction contractors, home owners, and Miti ation Action #2 business owners about miti ation techni ues. Mitigation Goal 2. Reduce loss of life and property damage resulting from severe weather events. Priori Low Estimated Cost $1,000 Potential Funding Sources • Hazard Mitigation Grant Program • Private Foundations • Buildin Permit Fees Potential Matching Funding • City Funds Sources •Buildin Permit Fees Responsible Agency •Kennedale Planning & Zoning Department • Kennedale Emer enc Mana ement Estimated Com letion Time Frame One Year October 24, 2008 Page 361 Effect on New Buildings This action will provide builders of new construction with expansive soil mitigation techniques that will reduce dama e. Effect on Existing Buildings This action will provide owners of existing buildings with expansive soil mitigation techniques that will reduce dama e. Cost Effectiveness Cost Effective -Minimal cost to implement with lon term benefits for the communi Discussion: This project will provide construction contractors and home business owners with techniques designed to reduce damage from expansive soils. Benefits will not be immediate) a arent, but will reduce ro ert dama e over time. EXTREME HEAT High Vulnerability -Summer heat and humidity can occur anytime from May through October. Community health services actively work with at risk populations to prevent heat related deaths and injuries. The elderly, very young people and people with poor health are most at risk from summer heat. People who work outside or in un-air- conditioned buildings are also at high risk to the direct effects of summer heat. Summer heat can also lead to electrical service outages if equipment fails or demand exceeds available supply. Most public safety and special facilities are equipped with emergency generators. Location -Throughout the City. Extent -Summer temperatures can reach as high as 113 degrees. Kennedale is also subject to high humidity. Previous Occurrences -This is an annual occurrence. The summer of 1980 was a record year with 69 consecutive days of temperatures of 100 degrees or more. We were unable to find a reliable record of deaths or injuries related to heat. Probability of Future Events -Hot summer temperatures are certain to continue to occur in Kennedale. Impact -Summer heat can cause widespread electrical outages resulting in dangerous conditions, especially for at-risk populations. Occasionally "cooling centers" are opened at community centers to provide a safe place for citizens to seek refuge from the heat. Extreme heat can have economic impacts if construction work is curtailed or outdoor special events are cancelled. NOTE: All projects are subject to availability of federal and local funding as well as availability oflocal staff to administer the nroiect. Kennedale Extreme Heat Mitigation Determine feasibility of expanding monitoring of Action #1 o ulations at risk from extreme heat Mitigation Goal/Objective 2. Reduce the loss of life and property damage resultin from severe weather events. October 24, 2008 Page 362 Priori Medium Estimated Cost Undetermined. Staff time and GIS resources Potential Funding Sources • Hazard Mitigation Grant Program • Other State or Federal Public Health Grants Potential Matching Funding • City Funds Sources Responsible Agency • Tarrant County Public Health • Kennedale Emer enc Mana ement Estimated Com letion Time Frame One Year Effect on New Buildings None -This action is intended to expand monitoring of eo le onl . Effect on Existing Buildings None -This action is intended to expand monitoring of eo le onl . Cost Effectiveness Pendin ,but believed to be Cost Effective Discussion: This action would determine the feasibility of expanding monitoring of populations at risk from extreme heat. Existing at risk population monitoring programs will be reviewed to ensure all known populations at risk from extreme heat are included. Any newly discovered at risk populations will be evaluated for inclusion in existing monitoring programs. Tarrant Coun Public Health rovides ublic health services throu bout the Coun NOTE: All projects are subject to availability of federal and local funding as well as availability oflocal staff to administer the nrniect. Kennedale Extreme Heat Mitigation Increase public education programs on the dangers of Action #2 excessive heat Mitigation GoallObjective 2. Reduce the loss of life and property damage resulting from severe weather events. 2. c. Enhance public education concerning severe weather re aredness Priori Medium Estimated Cost $5,000 Potential Funding Sources • Hazard Mitigation Grant Program • Ci Funds Potential Matching Funding • City Funds Sources • Other State or Federal Public Health Grants Responsible Agency • Tarrant County Public Health • Kennedale Emer enc Mana ement Estimated Com letion Time Frame Six Months Effect on New Buildings None -This action is intended to expand public education on extreme heat. Effect on Existing Buildings None -This action is intended to expand public education on extreme heat. Cost Effectiveness Cost Effective -The cost of this project is low com ared to the otential benefits. October 24, 2008 Page 363 Discussion: Public education on severe weather in Kennedale has traditionally focused on severe thunderstorms and associated hazards (tornadoes, lighting, flooding, high winds). This action would expand public education to include hazards from extreme heat. FLOOD High Vulnerability -The topography of Kennedale combined with the frequency of severe thunderstorms results in frequent flash flood events. FEMA records indicate only 39 Repetitive Loss Properties in all of Tarrant County. However, this is probably more a reflection of the low number of flood insurance polices than vulnerability to flooding. Further analysis using GIS and field verification can specifically identify vulnerable structures. Location -The west end of Kennedale is particularly subject to flooding, especially along Village Creek. Extent -Flash floods are the most common type of flooding in Kennedale which tend to occur and recede very quickly. Previous Occurrences -Flooding in the summer of 2004 hit Kennedale around 8 am in the morning after several days of heavy rain fall. The areas most affected were on the west side of the City from Dick Price Road North to Mansfield Highway (US Highway Business 287) and west up to Oakcrest Drive East. A residential area was damaged with several single family homes with 1 to 2 feet of water in them. Several businesses in the area lost most of their products and suffered damage to machinery. Areas that are prone to flooding are located on the west end of the city. These areas are in high risk of flooding due to Village Creek that runs through the entire area. This flood affected: ^ Areas of around 600 block Dick Price Road North to Mansfield Highway (US Highway Business 287) ^ Streets of Grapevine Trail, Trent and Valley ^ Area in the vicinity of 6801 Oakcrest Drive east north to Mansfield Highway In 1997 Kennedale flooded due to heavy rains with most of the damage in the 600 block of West Mansfield Hwy (Business Hwy 287). The area is mostly single family manufactured housing with several commercial businesses. Several homes and businesses had approximately 6 - 8 inches of water in the buildings. In the late 1980's Kennedale experienced a flood in the Bloxum Park area. This flood was from Hudson Village Creek north towards Mansfield Hwy. The homes that were most affected by the flood were single family manufactured homes, all were a total loss. Probability of Future Events -Kennedale is certain to experience flood events in the future. Continued development, especially upstream on the Village Creek Watershed, and the resulting impervious cover will increase the likelihood and severity flooding. Impact -Flash floods kill more people than any other hazard associated with thunderstorms. Property damage from flash flooding is seldom covered by insurance, which makes it very difficult for citizens to recover from the flood. Due to the very rapid October 24, 2008 Page 364 rate of development and growth throughout Tarrant County we are experiencing problems with determining actual building footprints within flood plains and will be using planimetric GIS data from the NCTCOG to resolve this issue when it becomes available. At that time we will be able to accurately identify the number and types of buildings vulnerable to flooding; as well as access other data associated with those locations such as appraised value, census data, and owner information. October 24, 2008 Page 365 October 24, 2008 Page 366 NOTE: All projects are subject to availability of federal and local funding as well as availability oflocal staffto administer the nroiect. Kennedale Flood Mitigation Participate in the development of the Tarrant County Pro'eet #1 s ecific "Flood Pre aredness" brochure. Hazard Addressed Floodin Mitigation GoaUObjective 1. Reduce the adverse effects of Flood events. 1. c. Develop effective flood mitigation public education materials. Priori Hi h Estimated Cost Staff time onl Potential Funding Sources • Hazard Mitigation Grant Program • Cit Funds Potential Matching Funding • City Funds Sources • Private Foundation Grants Responsible Agency •Kennedale Emergency Management • Fort Worth -Tarrant Coun OEM Su ort Estimated Com letion Time Frame 6 Months Effect on New Buildings This action will provide flood mitigation techniques for owners of new buildin s. Effect on Existing Buildings This action will provide flood mitigation techniques for owners of existin buildin s. Cost Effectiveness Cost Effective -This project will provide valuable information to the public in a relatively short time and with relatively low costs. It will also have the added benefit of increasing public awareness of mitigation. The estimated cost could easily be offset by reduced losses to the ublic in a sin le small flood event. Discussion: Develop Tarrant County specific "Flood Preparedness" brochure. Once developed, the brochure will be distributed County-Wide. Historically flood prone areas will be targeted for door-to-door distribution and neighborhood meetings. to present the brochure and solicit input for Fort Worth Hazard Mitigation Action Plan revisions. The brochure will include: • Description of Tarrant County flood hazards • "Case Studies" of previous flood events in Tarrant County • Preparedness and "self-help" mitigation information • Benefits of city participation in NFIP • Advantages of flood insurance • Risks of not having flood insurance • Warnings that typical homeowner's insurance does not cover rising water • Solicit in ut for the Fort Worth Hazard Miti anon Action Plan October 24, 2008 Page 367 NOTE: All projects are subject to availability of federal and local funding as well as availability of local staff to administer the project. Edgecliff Village Flood Mitigation Conduct hydrologic study of Village Creek to Action #2 determine best means of mitigating flooding and im lement findin s. Miti ation Goal/Ob'ective 1. Reduce the adverse effects of flood events. Priori Medium Estimated Cost $50,000 Potential Funding Sources • Hazard Mitigation Grant Program • Ci Funds Potential Matching Funding • City Funds Sources Responsible Agency •Kennedale Public Works • Kennedale Emer enc Mana ement Estimated Com letion Time Frame 18 Months Effect on New Buildings This action will provide guidance for locating new ' buildings away from flood prone areas on Village Creek. Effect on Existing Buildings This action will provide guidance for protection of existin buildin s from floodin on Villa e Creek. Cost Effectiveness Cost Effective -This project will provide guidance to reduce the hazard to life and roe from floodin . Discussion: This action will develop a study of flooding along Village Creek and provide findin s that can reduce the adverse effects of floodin on the creek. HAILSTORM Moderate Vulnerability -Severe thunderstorms and the associated hazard of large hail are a hazard event in Kennedale. Tarrant County averages eleven significant thunderstorm events (large hail, high winds) per year according to National Weather Service records. Most structures in Kennedale can resist the effects of all but the most severe hailstorms. Public safety facilities, infrastructure, and special facilities do not have a history of being vulnerable to hailstorms. Vehicles have proven to be vulnerable to hailstorms with widespread severe vehicle damage reported in 1980 and 1995. Location - Throughout the City. Extent -Tarrant County is subject to the hazards of severe thunderstorms, including large hail. Hail stones up to the size of grapefruit (H9 on the Combined NOAA/TORRO Hailstorm Intensity Scales) have been reported in Tarrant County. Previous Occurrences -There are no reports of significant hailstorm events in Kennedale other than the 1980 and 1995 county-wide events. Probability of Future Events -Thunderstorms with hail are certain to continue to occur in Kennedale. Hail falls on about two or three days per year, ordinarily with only slight and. scattered damage (National YlJeather Service). October 24, 2008 Page 368 Impact -The impact from hailstorms can be significant in extreme events such as the hailstorms of 1980 and 1995. Thousands of homes and vehicles can be damaged in a single storm with millions of dollars in damages. Vehicles are especially impacted by large hails with windshields being the vulnerable part. A recurring problem following hailstorms is broken windshields in vehicles belonging to populations who do not have vehicle insurance and cannot afford the replacements costs, resulting in the owners having difficulty traveling to work, medical appointments, etc. NOTE: All projects are subject to availability of federal and local funding as well as availability oflocal staff to administer the prolect. Kennedale Hailstorm Mitigation Develop a public education campaign to encourage Action #1 "hail resistant" roofing in new construction and roof re lacements. Mitigation Goal/Objective 2. Reduce the loss of life and property damage resulting from severe weather events. 2. a. Encoura a storm resistant construction. Priori Medium Estimated Cost $1,000 Potential Funding Sources • Hazard Mitigation Grant Program • Insurance Com anies Potential Matching Funding • Insurance Companies Sources • Building/PermitFees • Cit Funds Responsible Agency •Kennedale Emergency Management • Kennedale Plannin & Zonin De artment Estimated Com letion Time Frame 9 Months Effect on New Buildings This action will potentially decrease the damage caused b most hailstorms to new buildin s. Effect on Existing Buildings This action will potentially decrease the damage caused b most hailstorms to existin buildin s. Cost Effectiveness Cost Effective -The cost of this project is low compared to the potential benefits of reducing hailstorm damage. One long term benefit will be reduced property insurance as claims related to hail dama e are reduced. Discussion: Public education has proven to be a low cost effective means to achieve changes public behavior. Encouraging hail resistant roofing can benefit citizens through reduced damage, business through reduced damage to their buildings and reduced claims against insurance companies, and government through reduced request for assistance. This campaign can be develo ed in con'unction with the Tarrant Coun effort. NOTE: All projects are subject to availability of federal and local funding as well as availability oflocal staff to administer the project. October 24, 2008 Page 369 Kennedale Hailstorm Mitigation Evaluate City buildings to determine feasibility of Action #2 installing hail resistant roofing and window coverings with a focus on critical infrastructure. Mitigation Goal/Objective 2. Reduce the loss of life and property damage resulting from severe weather events. 2. a. Encoura a storm resistant construction. Priori Medium Estimated Cost $10,000 Potential Funding Sources • Hazard Mitigation Grant Program • Insurance Com anies Potential Matching Funding • Insurance Companies Sources • Ci Funds Responsible Agency •Kennedale Public Works • Kennedale Emer enc Mana ement Estimated Com letion Time Frame One Year Effect on New Buildings This action will determine feasibility of installing hail ' resistant roofing and window coverings on new City buildin s. Effect on Existing Buildings This action will determine feasibility of installing hail resistant roofing and window coverings on existing Ci buildin s. Cost Effectiveness Cost Effective -Although currently undetermined, this ro'ect is believed to be cost effective. Discussion: Installing hail resistant roofing and window coverings on City buildings could prevent or limit damage to City buildings thus avoiding costs to the City as well as preventing or limitin loss of use of dama ed facilities. HIGH WINDS Moderate Vulnerability -Severe thunderstorms and the associated hazard of high winds are a hazard in Kennedale. Tarrant County averages ten reported significant thunderstorm events (large hail, high winds) per year. In addition, strong weather fronts can sometimes be accompanied by high winds which occasionally cause damage. Most structures in Kennedale can resist the effects of all but the most severe high wind events. Public safety facilities, infrastructure, and special facilities do not have a history of being vulnerable to high winds. Location -Throughout the City. Extent -Severe thunderstorms with high winds with speeds in excess of 90 mph have been reported in Kennedale. Previous Occurrences - We could find no records of significant high wind damage in Kennedale. Probability of Future Events - Based on previous experience Kennedale can expect to experience an average often significant thunderstorm events with high winds per year. .October 24, 2008 Page 370 Impact -Records on high wind events are difficult to separate from severe thunderstorm records. High winds in Kennedale typically cause little damage to commercial buildings. More often high winds cause damage to roofs, trees, and signs. NOTE: All projects are subject to availability of federal and local funding as well as availabili o local sta to administer the ro'ect. Kennedale High Winds Mitigation Enact enhanced building codes to reduce damages Action #1 from hi h winds. Mitigation Goal/Objective 2. Reduce the loss of life and property damage resulting from severe weather events. 2. a. Encoura a storm resistant construction. Priori Low Estimated Cost Undetermined -Staff time onl Potential Funding Sources • Hazard Mitigation Grant Program • Ci Funds Potential Matching Funding • City Funds Sources Res onsible A enc Kennedale Plannin & Zonin De artment Estimated Com letion Time Frame One Year Effect on New Buildings This action will potentially identify a means to reduce hi h wind dams eon new buildin s. Effect on Existing Buildings This action will potentially identify a means to reduce hi h wind dama eon existin buildin s. Cost Effectiveness Cost Effective -Although costs are undetermined, this action is believed to be cost effective since the action will re wire staff time onl . Discussion: Enhanced buildin codes will reduce dama es from hi h wind events. NOTE: All projects are subject to availability of federal and local funding as well as availability of local staff to administer the project. Kennedale High Winds Mitigation Educate builders and residents about mitigating wind Action #2 dama e. Mitigation Goal/Objective 2. Reduce the loss of life and property damage resulting from severe weather events. 2. a. Encoura a storm resistant construction. Priori Low Estimated Cost $10,000 Potential Funding Sources Hazard Mitigation Grant Program • Insurance Com anies Potential Matching Funding • City Funds Sources • Insurance Com anies Responsible Agency •Kennedale Planning & Zoning Department • Kennedale Emer enc Mana ement Estimated Com letion Time Frame 9 Months October 24, 2008 Page 371 Effect on New Buildings This action will provide high wind mitigation education and materials to builders that will reduce the dama es of hi h winds on new buildin s. Effect on Existing Buildings This action will provide high wind mitigation education and materials to builders that will reduce the dama es of hi h winds on existin buildin s. Cost Effectiveness Cost Effective -The low cost of developing and providing high wind mitigation compared with savings to the community make this action cost effective. Discussion: Public education has proven to be a low cost and effective means to achieve Chan es ublic behavior. Hi h winds have not been a focus of severe weather re aredness. LANDSLIDES No Vulnerabilitv -There are no areas in Kennedale subject to landslides. Based on the lack of vulnerability, landslides will receive no further consideration in this plan for Kennedale. However, landslide hazards will be reviewed during the annual review of this plan and we will continue looking for areas with landslide potential during hazard surveys. LEVEE FAILURE No Vulnerabilitv -There are no levees or areas that would be affected by levee failure in Kennedale. Based on the lack of vulnerability, levee failure will receive no further consideration in this plan for Kennedale. LIGHTNING Moderate Vulnerabilitv -Lightning is one of the most common hazards in Kennedale. Thunderstorms (and by definition, lightning) occur an average of 30 - 50 days per year (Oklahoma Climatological Survey). Lightning is the second most common cause of weather-related deaths in Texas (National Weather Service). Lightning information is available only for Tarrant County on a county-wide basis. Location -Throughout the City. Extent - We could find no references to the average number of strikes per storm in Kennedale. However, lightning is by definition associated with thunderstorms. Previous Occurrences -Kennedale experiences 30 - 50 thunderstorm days per year. From 1995 - 2004 one person was killed and five were injured by lightning in Tarrant County (National Weather Service). Throughout Texas 34 people were killed by lightning, there were 184 injuries, and an estimated 23 million dollars in damages due to lightning from 1995 - 2004 (National Weather Service). Probability of Future Events -Based on past experience Kennedale will experience 30 - SO thunderstorm days each year. Some days will have more than one thunderstorm during a given thunderstorm day. October 24, 2008 Page 372 Impact -Although lightning is the second most common cause of storm related deaths in Texas, lightning deaths remain relatively rare. Lightning does cause property damage several times per year (we could not find statistical data to validate this observation). NOTE: All projects are subject to availability of federal and local funding as well as availability oflocal slaffto administer the aroiect. Kennedale Lightning Mitigation Provide lightning mitigation materials with building Action #1 ermit ackets. Mitigation GoallObjective 2. Reduce the loss of life and property damage resulting from severe weather events. 2. a. Encoura a storm resistant construction. Priori Medium Estimated Cost $5,000 Potential Funding Sources • Hazard Mitigation Grant Program • Ci Funds Potential Matching Funding • City Funds Sources Res onsible A enc Kennedale Plannin & Zonin De artment Estimated Com letion Time Frame Six Months Effect on New Buildings This action will provide materials that will reduce the vulnerabilit of new buildin s to li htnin . Effect on Existing Buildings This action will provide materials that will reduce the vulnerability of existing buildings that are being remodeled to li htnin . Cost Effectiveness Cost Effective -The low cost of this project would be offset by eliminating just one lightning caused buildin loss. Discussion: Lightning mitigation materials will be included in all building permit packets distributed to builders or citizens. NOTE: All projects are subject to availability of federal and local funding as well as availability oflocal staffto administer the project. Kennedale Lightning Mitigation Ensure all City critical infrastructure has adequate Action #2 lightning mitigation in place and upgrade protection as necessa Mitigation Goal/Objective 2. Reduce the loss of life and property damage resultin from severe weather events. Priori Medium Estimated Cost $20,000 Potential Funding Sources • Hazard Mitigation Grant Program • Ci Funds Potential Matching Funding • City Funds Sources Res onsible A enc Kennedale Public Works October 24, 2008 Page 373 Estimated Com letion Time Frame One Year Effect on New Buildings This action will ensure new City buildings that house critical infrastructure have adequate lightning miti ation. Effect on Existing Buildings This action will ensure existing critical infrastructure has ade uate li htnin miti ation. Cost Effectiveness Cost Effective -The destructive and sometimes capricious nature of lighting warrant the expense of this action compared with the benefits of avoiding dama a to critical infrastructure. Discussion: Review and confirmation of the adequacy of lightning protection systems in City buildings housing critical infrastructure is worthwhile considering the number of thunderstorms ex erienced in Kennedale. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM High Vulnerability -Severe thunderstorms are the most common hazard in Kennedale. From T950 through August 2007 Tarrant County averaged eleven reported severe thunderstorm events county-wide per year. Most structures in Kennedale can resist the effects of all but the most severe thunderstorms. Public safety facilities, infrastructure, and special facilities do not have a history of being vulnerable to thunderstorms. Location -Throughout the City. Extent -Tarrant County is subject to the hazards of severe thunderstorms of all magnitudes. Previous Occurrences -Records are available only on a county-wide basis. Probability of Future Events -Severe thunderstorms will occur in Kennedale an average of eleven times per year. Impact - A single severe thunderstorm can cause damage from hail, high winds, lightning, and/or tornadoes to thousands of structures. NOTE: All projects are subject to availability of federal and local funding as well as availability of local staff to administer the project. Kennedale Severe Thunderstorm Conduct technical assessment to determine the Mitigation Project #1 feasibility of structurally hardening the Kennedale Fire Station located at 100 Cloverlane Drive against severe weather. Hazard Addressed Tornado/Severe Thunderstorm Mitigation Goal/Objective 2. Reduce loss of life and property damage resulting from severe weather events. 2. a. Encoura a storm resistant construction. October 24, 2008 Page 374 Priori Hi h Estimated Cost $1,000 Potential Funding Sources • Hazard Mitigation Grant Program • Ci Funds Potential Matching Funding • Private Foundation Grants Sources • Other State or Federal Grants • Ci Funds Res onsible A enc Kennedale Emer enc Mana ement Estimated Com letion Time Frame 6 Months Effect on New Buildings This project will determine the feasibility of structurally hardening the Kennedale Fire Station a ainst severe weather. Effect on Existing Buildings This project will determine the feasibility of structurally hardening the Kennedale Fire Station a ainst severe weather. Cost Effectiveness Cost Effective -This project will provide the basis for a realistic cost benefit analysis of the feasibility of hardening the Kennedale Fire Station against severe weather events. The relatively low cost of this project compared with the potential benefits of protecting a city's emergency response equipment against the jurisdiction's most likely hazard event result in a favorable cost benefit review. Discussion: This project will provide for determining the feasibility of hardening the city's only fire station against severe weather. This project will contribute to protecting emergency response equipment so that it will be available to assist the citizens of Kennedale in responding to and recovering from severe weather or other events. Final project details will be developed in accordance with grant requirements at the time the project is funded. The cost estimate is a conservative "best guess" based on a structural analysis of the existing fire station. That analysis would require: • Structural analysis of the building by a Structural Engineer • Analysis of electrical systems • Analysis of HVAC systems • Review of buildin codes NOTE: All projects are subject to availability of federal and local funding as well as availability oflocal staff to administer the proiect. Kennedale Severe Thunderstorm Miti ation Action #2 Encourage builders to install storm resistant construction such as "hurricane cli s". Mitigation Goal/Objective 2. Reduce the loss of life and property damage resultin from severe weather events. Priori Hi h Estimated Cost $1,000 October 24, 2008 Page 375 Potential Funding Sources • Hazard Mitigation Grant Program • Insurance Com anies Potential Matching Funding City Funds Sources • Insurance Com anies Res onsible A enc Kennedale Plannin & Zonin De artment Estimated Com letion Time Frame 9 Months Effect on New Buildings This action will encourage storm resistant construction in new buildin s. Effect on Existing Buildings This action will encourage storm resistant construction in existing buildings as they are remodeled. Cost Effectiveness Cost Effective -The low cost of this action will be offset by a reduction in damage from severe thunderstorms. Discussion: Effective education on storm resistant construction can reduce damage from severe thunderstorms. Insurance companies may be willing to fund or provide educational materials and/o"r rovide discounts to ersons who install storm resistant devices. SEVERE WINTER STORMS Moderate Vulnerability -Since 2000 the National Weather Service has reported 14 Winter Storm/Ice events. Winter storms in Kennedale usually consist of short-lived icing events (ice on the roads for a few hours) that primarily affect traffic and cause numerous motor vehicle accidents. Occasionally an ice storm will cause widespread power outages for as long as several days. ONCOR Electric Delivery has an aggressive tree trimming program. Most structures in Kennedale can resist the effects of all but the most severe winter storms. Public safety facilities, infrastructure, and special facilities do not have a history of being vulnerable to winter storms. Electrical service outages are usually the most serious threat in this area. Most public safety and special facilities are equipped with generators. Location -Throughout the City. Extent -Severe ice storms have resulted in accumulations in excess of two inches. Most storms leave only a light coating or glaze of ice. Previous Occurrences -Severe Winter Storms are typically regional events. Kennedale has averaged two winter storms per year since 2000. Most winter storms resulting only minor inconveniences and a few motor vehicle accidents. In 1978 up to an inch of ice coated area trees and roadways causing $14 million in damages region-wide and making travel almost impossible for two days. In 1996 a winter storm dropped two to four inches of a mixture of sleet, freezing rain, and snow in Kennedale over Thanksgiving weekend causing many motor vehicle accidents and some electrical service outages. October 24, 2008 Page 376 In 2003 a winter storm dropped one inch of sleet across Kennedale resulting in numerous motor vehicle accidents and closing schools for two days. Probability of Future Events -Kennedale can expect to experience two winter storms per year with a severe winter storm once each ten years. Impact -Winter storms can cause widespread electrical and telephone service outages, make travel dangerous or impossible, and damage structures. Deaths and injuries due to vehicle accidents and slips/falls are common during ice storms. Occasional deaths and injuries from carbon monoxide poisoning due to improper heating have occurred. Economic losses due to lost production can be significant. Damage from frozen pipes can lead to significant expenses for homeowners. NOTE: All projects are subject to availability of federal and local funding as well as availabili o local sta to administer the ro'ect. Kennedale Severe Winter Storm Increase public education concerning winter storm Miti ation Action #1 re aredness and miti ation. Mitigation GoaUObjective 2. Reduce the loss of life and property damage resulting from severe weather events. 2. c. Enhance public education concerning severe weather re aredness. Priori Medium Estimated Cost $10,000 Potential Funding Sources • Hazard Mitigation Grant Program • Ci Funds Potential Matching Funding • City Funds Sources Responsible Agency •Kennedale Emergency Management • Fort Worth -Tarrant Count OEM Su ort Estimated Com letion Time Frame 9 Months Effect on New Buildings This action will provide information concerning severe winter storm mitigation that can be inco orated into new buildin s. Effect on Existing Buildings This action will provide information concerning severe winter storm mitigation that can be inco orated into existin buildin s. Cost Effectiveness Cost Effective -The low cost is effective when com ared to benefits rovided to citizens. Discussion: Winter weather preparedness has not been. emphasized in Kennedale as much as severe thunderstorms. This action will provide preparedness information to citizens during the fall. NOTE: All projects are subject to availability of federal and local funding as well as availabili o local sta to administer the ro'ect. Kennedale Severe Winter Storm Purchase additional street sanding capacity Miti ation Action #2 October 24, 2008 Page 377 Mitigation Goal/Objective 2. Reduce the loss of life and property damage resultin from severe weather events. Priori Low Estimated Cost Undetermined Potential Funding Sources • Hazard Mitigation Grant Program • Ci Funds Potential Matching Funding City Funds Sources Res onsible A enc Kennedale Emer enc Mana ement Estimated Com letion Time Frame One Year Effect on New Buildin s This action will have no effect on new buildin s. Effect on Existin Buildin s This action will have no effect on existin buildin s. Cost Effectiveness Cost Effective -Sanding streets is essential to allow emergency vehicles to respond during severe winter events. Discussion: Sanding equipment can be mounted on existing equipment to provide sanding capabilities. During severe winter weather events streets around hospitals, fire stations and other critical facilities are sanded along with major intersections and roadways. Additional sanding capacity would allow for quicker sanding of these areas and for more repeat sanding during prolonged winter weather events. This will improve public safety by facilitating emer enc res onse as well as reducin motor vehicle accidents. STREAM BANK EROSION Moderate Vulnerability -Flash floods along Village Creek can cause stream bank erosion. Some homes, businesses, and roadways are vulnerable to stream bank erosion. Most buildings are a safe distance from the current path of the creek. Further analysis using GIS and field verification can specifically identify vulnerable structures. Location -Along Village Creek on the northwest side of Kennedale. Extent -Stream bank erosion along Village Creek has washed away several feet of bank during a single flash flood event. Previous Occurrences -Minor flooding associated erosion occurs frequently, especially during the spring and early summer. In June of 2004 significant flooding on Village Creek caused some bank erosion. Probability of Future Events -Kennedale is certain to experience stream bank erosion in the future. Continued development and the resulting impervious cover will increase the likelihood and severity flooding and associated erosion. Impact -Extreme stream bank erosion could destroy homes, businesses, and/or roadways. Kennedale is a small city and any loss of business would have a noticeable impact. Roadway damage can restrict access for home/business owners and cause minor to major inconveniences to for drivers. October 24, 2008 Page 378 NOTE: All projects are subject to availability offederal and local,funding as well as availability of local staff to administer the project. Kennedale Stream Bank Erosion Miti anon Action #1 Conduct study to reduce flood impacts of Village Creek and im lement findin s. Miti anon Goal/Ob'ective 1. Reduce the adverse effects of flood events. Priori Medium Estimated Cost $100,000 Potential Funding Sources • Hazard Mitigation Grant Program • Ci Funds Potential Matching Funding Sources • City Funds Res onsible A enc Kennedale Emer enc Mana ement Estimated Com letion Time Frame 3 ears Effect on New Buildin s This action will not affect new buildin s Effect on Existing Buildings This action may affect existing buildings if si nificant construction is re uired. Cost Effectiveness Cost Effective -The action will reduce the adverse effects of floodin . Discussion: A hydrologic study and resulting mitigation actions will provide a plan to mana a develo ment alon Villa e Creek. NOTE: All projects are subject to availability of federal and local funding as well as availability ofloeal staff to administer the nroiect. Kennedale Stream Bank Erosion Miti anon Action #2 Determine and implement expedient erosion control techni ues aloe Villa e Creek. Miti anon Goal/Ob'ective 1. Reduce the adverse effects of flood events. Priori Low Estimated Cost Undetermined Potential Funding Sources • Hazard Mitigation Grant Program • Ci Funds Potential Matching Funding Sources • City Funds Res onsible A enc Kennedale Public Works Estimated Com letion Time Frame One Year Effect on New Buildin s This action will not have an effect on new buildin s. Effect on Existing Buildings This action will protect existing buildings along Villa e Creek. Cost Effectiveness Cost Effective -Although the final project cost is undetermined, it is believed the action will be cost effective. Discussion: This action will review erosion control techniques and implement the most effective techni ue for controllin erosion alon Villa e Creek. TORNADO October 24, 2008 Page 379 High Vulnerability -All structures in Kennedale are vulnerable to tornadoes. Very few structures can withstand the effects of an FS tornado. However, the March 28, 2000 F3 tornado that struck Fort Worth provided good evidence that well built structures-can protect people who take appropriate shelter inside those buildings. Location -Tornadoes can occur anywhere in Kennedale. Extent -Kennedale is subject to tornadoes of all magnitudes, including FS tornadoes. Previous Occurrences - We found no reports of tornados causing damage in Kennedale. However, Tarrant County has an average of one tornado reported per year county-wide (Source: National Climatic Data Center). In 2007 there were eight tornadoes reported by storm spotters county-wide. Four of those tornados caused damage, all within incorporated areas. Probability of Future Events -Tarrant County has averaged one reported tornado per year and can expect that average to continue. Kennedale, based on its relatively small size, will likely experience tornados very infrequently. Impact -Tornadoes can cause deaths, injuries and property damage/destruction. Special facilities such as hospitals, fire stations, and utilities can be damaged or destroyed. Citizens who live in neighborhoods struck by tornadoes can experience disruption of their life styles and traditions. Areas struck by tornadoes can experience increased demand for mental health services as people deal with grief and stress. NOTE: All projects are subject to availability of federal and local funding as well as availabili o local sta to administer the ro'ect. Kennedale Tornado Mitigation Project Assist citizens with funding for building tornado #I safe rooms or in- round shelters. Mitigation Goal/Objective 2. Reduce the loss of life and property damage resulting from severe weather events. 2. a. Encoura a storm resistant construction Priori Hi h Estimated Cost $100,000 25 Safe Rooms at $4,000 each Potential Funding Sources • Hazard Mitigation Grant Program • Private Foundations • Communit Develo ment Block Grant Funds Potential Matchin Fundin Sources HomeBuildin Owner Responsible Agency •Kennedale Emergency Management • Fort Worth -Tarrant Coun OEM Su ort Estimated Com letion Time Frame 18 Months Effect on New Buildings This project will encourage new buildings to be constructed with tornado safe rooms as part of the construction process. The safe room will enhance the overall storm resistance of the buildin . October 24, 2008 Page 380 Effect on Existing Buildings This project will encourage homeowners to construct/install tornado safe rooms in their existing homes. A safe room will enhance the overall storm resistance of the buildin . Cost Effectiveness Cost Effective -Safe rooms and in-ground shelters have been proven to reduce deaths and injuries during tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. It is impossible to quantify the value of a human life and difficult to quantify the value of an injury. We believe that the value of a single life saved or injury avoided will offset the cost of this project. An added benefit of this project will be to raise awareness of safe rooms and severe weather safety throughout the area, thus providing benefits even to citizens who do not participate in this program. Discussion: This project will reimburse costs associated with tornado safe room or in-ground shelter installation in new or existing homes. Safe rooms provide increased protection for citizens during severe thunderstorms and tornados. Safe rooms have been proven to save lives and reduce injuries from severe weather events. FEMA publication 320 (Taking Shelter from the Storm, Building a Safe Room Inside Your House) provides the standards for safe rooms. As stated on the FEMA website: Although a "residence may be built "to code, "that does not mean it can withstand winds from extreme events such as tornadoes and major hurricanes. The purpose of a safe room or a wind shelter is to provide a space where you and your family can seek refuge that provides a high level of protection. To protect its occupants, a safe room must be built to withstand high winds and flying debris, even if the rest of the residence is severely damaged or destroyed. " Proposed guidelines for implementation of the project are as follows: • Reimbursement to home owners will be for no more than $3,000 or 75% of cost, whichever is less • Eligibility will be limited to individuals who own their home at the time of application • The safe room or in-ground shelter must be constructed/installed in the primary residence of the applicant • Each eligible homeowner can only receive one reimbursement, regardless of the number of shelters he/she may purchase/install • In-ground shelters must meet requirements established in the National Performance Criteria for Tornado Shelters dated May 28, 1999. • Safe Rooms must meet the requirements of FEMA Publication 320 • Safe Rooms and shelters must meet all applicable city and/or county codes • Previously owned or used shelters will not be eligible for reimbursement NOTE: Final guidelines will be developed in accordance with grant requirements and applicable law at the time the nroiect is funded. NOTE: All projects are subject to availability of federal and local funding as well as availability of local staff to administer the project. October 24, 2008 Page 381 Kennedale Tornado Mitigation Project Assist citizens with funding for purchase of #2 Weather Alert Radios Mitigation GoaUObjective 4. Increase the effectiveness of warning systems in Tarrant County. 4. a. Increase the number of homes and businesses with Weather Alert Radios. Priori Hi h Estimated Cost $4,000 100 Weather Alert Radios at $40 each Potential Funding Sources • Hazard Mitigation Grant Program • Private Foundations • Private Sector Donations • Ci Funds Potential Matchin Fundin Sources CitizenBusiness Owner Responsible Agency •Kennedale Emergency Management • Fort Worth -Tarrant Coun OEM Su ort Estimated Com letion Time Frame 18 Months Effect on New Buildin s This action will no effect on new buildin s. Effect on Existing Buildings This action will have no effect on existing buildings except for providing additional warning time of severe weather events thus allowing citizens more time to secure their home or business against a roachin severe weather. Cost Effectiveness Cost Effective -Weather Alert Radios are a proven means to alert and warn citizens about severe weather and civil emergencies. It is impossible to quantify the value of a human life and difficult to quantify the value of an injury. We believe that the value of a single life saved or injury avoided will offset the cost of this project. An added benefit of this project will be to raise awareness of Weather Alert Radios and severe weather safety throughout the area, thus providing benefits even to citizens who do not artici ate in this ro ram. October 24, 2008 Page 382 NOTE: We are aware that Weather Alert Radios are on the "2007 Ineligible Planning Activities "list. It is our opinion that Weather Alert Radios should fie considered eligible due to their very high benefit and very low cost. This project will reimburse 75% of the cost for citizens to purchase Weather Alert Radios, with the citizen responsible for the remaining 25%. Weather Alert Radios provide the best means for citizens to receive emergency alerts when they are indoors. Severe weather is the primary hazard in our area. Early alert and warning has proven to be a significant factor in saving lives during severe weather events. In addition, the Weather Alert Radios can be activated for civil emergencies such as hazardous materials incidents. Effective warning saves lives, especially during severe weather events. Weather alert radios provide a proven means of indoor warning to citizens any time of the day or night and compose the vital indoor portion of our emergency warning system. Warning systems have been shown to have value beyond the initial warning. Persons receiving warning relay the information to family and friends to ensure they are aware of the hazard. The secondary and tertiary warning can greatly amplify the effectiveness of the warning system. Proposed guidelines for implementation of the project are as follows: • Reimbursement to citizens will be for no more than $30 or 75% of cost of the radio, whichever is less • Eligibility will be limited to residents of Kennedale • The citizen must sign an agreement to keep the radio operational • Each eligible homeowner can only receive one reimbursement, regardless of the number of radios purchased • Previously purchased radios will not be eligible for reimbursement NOTE: Final guidelines will be developed in accordance with grant requirements and applicable law at the time the project is funded. WILDFIRE Moderate Vulnerability - Kennedale has a significant amount of rural-urban interface that is subject to wildfires. Location -The areas of most concern are along Village Creek in the northwest portion of the City and the largely undeveloped southern part of the City. Access to fight wildfires is sometimes difficult due to thick trees and undergrowth, semi-swampy terrain, and lack of roads. Extent -The effects of wildfire are deaths, injuries, loss of structures, loss of wildlands, and loss of wildlife habitat. Previous Occurrences -Wildfires in Kennedale are typically associated with droughts. A number of wildfires occurred during the droughts from 1996 - 1998, 2000, and from 2005 - 2006. In December 2005 a wildfire destroyed several homes. October 24, 2008 Page 383 Probability of Future Events -Wildfires are likely to occur annually and increase in frequency and severity as the population continues to increase and formally rural areas are developed. Impact -Wildfires can result in the need for rapid evacuations, casualties, loss of homes and businesses, and loss of wildlife habitat and recreational areas. NOTE: All projects are subject to availability of federal and local funding as well as availability oflocal staff to administer the project. Kennedale Wildfire Mitigation increase public education on how to reduce the risks Action #1 from wildfires construction, landsca in ,etc. Mitigation Goal/Objective 2. Reduce the loss of life and property damage resulting from severe weather events. 2. c. Enhance public education concerning severe weather re aredness. Priori Hi h Estimated Cost $1,000 Potential Funding Sources • Hazard Mitigation Grant Program • Cit Funds Potential Matching Funding • City Funds Sources Res onsible A enc Kennedale Emer enc Mana ement Estimated Com letion Time Frame Six Months Effect on New Buildings This action will reduce the effects of wildfire on new buildings through increased use of wildfire mitigation measures. Effect on Existing Buildings This action will reduce the effects of wildfire on existing buildings through increased use of wildfire miti ation measures. Cost Effectiveness Cost Effective -The cost of this project is low compared to the potential benefits of reducing the effects of wildfire. Discussion: Wildfire mitigation measures are not widely known in urban areas such as Kennedale. This action will increase that knowledge and reduce casualties and damages from wildfires. NOTE: All projects are subject to availability of federal and local funding as well as availability oflocal staffto administer the project. Kennedale Wildfire Mitigation Action #2 Enact building permit process that encourages wildfire resistant construction. Mitigation Goal/Objective 2. Reduce the loss of life and property damage resultin from severe weather events. Priori Medium Estimated Cost Undetermined Potential Funding Sources • Hazard Mitigation Grant Program • Ci Funds October 24, 2008 Page 384 Potential Matching Funding • City Funds Sources Buildin Permit Fees Responsible Agency •Kennedale Planning & Zoning Department • Kennedale Emer enc Mana ement Estimated Com letion Time Frame 9 Months Effect on New Buildings This action will reduce the vulnerability of new structure to wildfire. Effect on Existing Buildings This action will reduce the vulnerability of existing buildings to wildfire if they are remodeled to the extent a buildin ermit is re uired. Cost Effectiveness Cost Effective -This action will integrate wildfire miti ation into the buildin rocess at minimal cost. Discussion: Integrating mitigation into building permitting provides a process to reduce vulnerabili with few ne ative im acts. Existing Hazard Mitigation Efforts The City is currently making steps to lessen the impact of future flooding by enacting several codes. The first is to require concrete curbs and storm drains in any new residential subdivision. The next code is that the city requires any new development to have a drainage study done by an engineer to show water impact to the area. Texas Standards That Exceed 44 CFR Requirements: Local Capability Assessments MAP 1 Projects funded under the following programs. Address the type of project that was funded. If you did not receive money from one of the below grants programs, then state that. 1.1: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program -None 1.2: Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program -None 1.3: Project Impact -None 1.4: Hurricane-Property Protection Mitigation -None 1.5: Flood Mitigation Assistance -None 1.6: 406 Mitigation (through the Public Assistance Program) -None MAP 2 Current Building Codes. Include the following information: 2.1: Date and type of code: 2003 International Building Code 2.2: How is it being enforced? Plans submitted for review. Projects inspected on site. MAP 3 Current Fire Codes. Include the following information: 3.1: Date and type of code: 1997 Uniform Fire Code 3.2: How is it being enforced? • Plans are submitted for review • Projects inspected on site • Annual Fire Inspection October 24, 2008 Page 385 MAP 4 4.1: Any other codes, sub-division regulations, etc., that are in effect in your jurisdiction? No 4.2: How are they being enforced? MAPS Floodplain Management. Include the following information: 5.1: Ordinance/Order Date: Ordinance #143.3 Adopted November 13, 1997 5.2: Do you have a Floodplain Administrator? Yes 5.3: Is the person a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)? Yes 5.4: Date of current floodplain maps. August 23, 2000 5.5: Any codes, regulations, etc. that prohibit development in the floodway and/or floodplain: Ordinance #143.3 MAP 6 Findings/results of Building Code Effectiveness Grading Report (BCEGS). Include date of report and score. Not applicable MAP 7 Identify other plans that your jurisdiction has or have been done in your jurisdiction. 7.1: Capital Improvement Plans: None 7.2: Comprehensive Plans: Updated December 20, 2005 7.3: Storm Water Management Plans: None 7.4: Master Drainage Plans: None 7.5: Corps of Engineers: None 7.6: Flood Mitigation Plan: None 7.7: Any other plans, studies, etc. that may have been done in your jurisdiction: • Drainage Plan for Southeast Kennedale due to be completed mid-2007 • Kennedale requires that any building has to be at least 2 - 3 feet above BFE • No fences can erected with the floodplain area that will restrict water flow in the area October 24, 2008 Page 386