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SECTION 9.11: TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN

DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update – Hunterdon County, New Jersey 9.11-1May 2016

9.11 TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN

This section presents the jurisdictional annex for the Township of Franklin.

9.11.1 HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN POINT OF CONTACT

The following individuals have been identified as the hazard mitigation plan’s primary and alternate points ofcontact.

Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact

George Reichert, OEM Coordinator202 Sidney Road, Pittstown, NJ 08867Phone: (732) 713-6024 / h – 908.735.8715Email: [email protected]

Daniel Snyder, Assistant OEM Coordinator202 Sidney Road, Pittstown, NJ 08867Phone: (908) 735-0335 / m - 908.303.7245Email: [email protected]

9.11.2 MUNICIPAL PROFILE

Franklin Township is located in Hunterdon County and covers approximately 22.9 square miles. According tothe U.S. Census, the 2010 population for the Township of Franklin was 3,195. The following unincorporatedcommunities are located within the Township: Allens Corner, Alvater Corner, Cherryville (hamlet), Grandin,Kingtown, Landsdowne, Littletown, Oak Grove (hamlet), Quakertown (village), Sidney, Pittstown (village),and Sunnyside. The Township is primarily agricultural with a significant number of farms and severalcommercial establishments.

Rivers and streams that flow through the Township include: Grandin Stream, South Branch Raritan River,Lockatong Creek, Cramers Creek, Capoolong Creek, and Wickecheoke Creek. There are also numerous pondslocated throughout the Township. The development in the floodplain for both Capoolong Creek and SidneyBrook is primarily residential.

Growth/Development Trends

The following table summarizes recent residential/commercial development since 2010 to present and anyknown or anticipated major residential/commercial development and major infrastructure development that hasbeen identified in the next five years within the municipality. Refer to the maps in subsection 9.11.8 of thisannex.

Table 9.11-1 Growth and Development

Property or DevelopmentName

Type(e.g., Res.,

Comm.)# of

Units/Structures

Location(address

and/or Block& Lot)

KnownHazardZone(s)

Description/Statusof Development

Recent Development from 2010 to present

There are several single familyresidential homes approved forconstruction. However, nolarge scale developments areon the Planning Board agenda.

Residential N/A N/A

Buildingconstruction

notpermitted

N/A

Known or Anticipated Development in the Next Five Years

N/A N/A N/A N/A

Buildingconstruction

notpermitted

N/A

* Only location-specific hazard zones or vulnerabilities identified.



9.11.3 NATURAL HAZARD EVENT HISTORY SPECIFIC TO THE MUNICIPALITY

Hunterdon County has a history of natural and non-natural hazard events as detailed in Volume I, Section 5.0of this plan. A summary of historical events is provided in each of the hazard profiles and includes achronology of events that have affected the county and its municipalities. For the purpose of this plan update,events that have occurred in the county from 2008 to present were summarized to indicate the range andimpact of hazard events in the community. Information regarding specific damages is included, if available,based on reference material or local sources. This information is presented in the table below. For details ofthese and additional events, refer to Volume I, Section 5.0 of this plan.

Table 9.11-2 Hazard Event History

Date(s) of Event Event Type

FEMADeclaration #(If Applicable)

CountyDesignated? Summary of Damages/Losses

March 12 – April 15,2010

Severe Storms andFlooding DR-1897 Yes

Road closures and localized damageto drainage infrastructure and

culverts. DPW had to set up roadblock equipment and PD had tomonitor closed roads. Responseefforts were performed within theanticipated staffing and budget for

the departments.

March 10-13, 2011 Flooding N/A N/A

Road closures. DPW had to set uproad block equipment and PD had tomonitor closed roads. Responseefforts were performed within theanticipated staffing and budget for

the departments.

August 26 –September 5, 2011 Hurricane Irene DR-4021 Yes


culverts. DPW had to set up roadblock equipment and PD had tomonitor closed roads. DPW

mobilized to remove debris – 2 days.

September 28 –October 6, 2011

Remnants of TropicalStorm Lee DR-4039 Yes

Road closures. DPW had to set uproad block equipment and PD had to

monitor closed roads. DPWmobilized to remove debris – 3 days.

October 29, 2011 Severe Storm DR-4048 Yes


culverts. DPW had to set up roadblock equipment and PD had tomonitor closed roads. DPW

mobilized to remove debris – 2 days.Response efforts were performedwithin the anticipated staffing and

budget for the departments.

July 18, 2012 Severe Thunderstormsand Lightning N/A N/A

Certain municipal roads in thenorthern portion of the Townshipwere temporarily closed for tree

removal andelectric/telecommunications utilityequipment restoration. PD assistedwith traffic control. Response efforts

were performed within theanticipated staffing and budget for

the departments.



Table 9.11-2 Hazard Event History

Date(s) of Event Event Type

FEMADeclaration #(If Applicable)

CountyDesignated? Summary of Damages/Losses

October 26 –November 8, 2012 Hurricane Sandy DR-4086 Yes

Major disruption to municipalservices. Initially, no electric servicewithin entire municipality. Totalrestoration accomplished within 4weeks. Municipal building, PD,DPW, Fire/EMS operated on

generator power for over a week.OEM performed global

reconnaissance for damageassessments. In addition, assistedwith coordination of meal deliveryand generator operations for shut-ins.

Municipal building opened 24hours/day for warming center and

available to residents for charging ofelectronic devices.

November 7-8, 2012 Nor'Easter N/A N/A


the departments.

April 30 – May 1,2014 Flood N/A N/A


the departments.

July 14, 2014 Severe Thunderstorms N/A N/A


the departments.

9.11.4 HAZARD VULNERABILITIES AND RANKING

The hazard profiles in Section 5.0 of this plan have detailed information regarding each plan participant’svulnerability to the identified hazards. The risk ranking methodology is presented in Section 5.3. However,each municipality had the opportunity to adjust the final ranking based on municipal feedback. The followingsummarizes the hazard vulnerabilities and their ranking in the Township of Franklin. For additionalvulnerability information relevant to this jurisdiction, refer to Section 5.0.

Hazard Risk/Vulnerability Risk Ranking

The table below summarizes the hazard risk/vulnerability rankings of potential hazards for the Township ofFranklin.



Table 9.11-3 Hazard Risk/Vulnerability Risk Ranking

Hazard typeEstimate of Potential Dollar Losses to

Structures Vulnerable to the Hazard a, c

Probabilityof

Occurrence

Risk RankingScore

(Probabilityx Impact)

HazardRanking b

Dam Failure Damage estimate not available Occasional 24 Medium

Drought Damage estimate not available Frequent 30 Medium

Earthquake

100-Year GBS: $0

Occasional 28 Medium500-Year GBS: $188,872

2,500-Year GBS: $3,104,993

Flood 1% Annual Chance: $12,353,220 Frequent 18 Medium

Geologic GBS Exposed to CarbonateRock Areas: $9,902,926 Occasional 12 Medium

Hurricane

100-year MRP: $77,960

Frequent 48 High500-year MRP: $962,043

Annualized: $7,773

Nor'Easter Damage estimate not available Frequent 48 High

SevereWeather

100-Year MRP: $77,960

Frequent 48 High500-year MRP: $962,043

Annualized: $7,773

Severe WinterWeather

1% GBS: $2,848,803Frequent 51 High

5% GBS: $14,244,017

WildfireEstimated Value in theExtreme, Very High, andHigh Hazard Areas:

$18,219,466 Frequent 24 Medium

DiseaseOutbreak Damage estimate not available Frequent 36 High

HazardousMaterials Damage estimate not available Frequent 36 High

Notes:GBS = General building stock; MRP = Mean return period.

a. The general building stock valuation is based on the custom inventory generated for the municipality and based on improvedvalue.

b. High = Total hazard priority risk ranking score of 31 and aboveMedium = Total hazard priority risk ranking of 20-30+Low = Total hazard risk ranking below 20

c. Loss estimates for the severe storm and severe winter storm hazards are structural values only and do not include the estimatedvalue of contents. Loss estimates for the flood and earthquake hazards represent both structure and contents. Potential flood lossestimates were generated using Hazus-MH 3.0 and the 2009 FEMA DFIRM for the 1-percent annual chance event. For the geologicand wildfire hazards, the improved value and estimated contents of buildings located within the identified hazard zones isprovided.

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Summary

The following table summarizes the NFIP statistics for the Township of Franklin.



Table 9.11-4. NFIP Summary

Municipality # Policies (1)

# Claims

(Losses) (1)

Total Loss

Payments (2)

# Rep. Loss

Prop. (1)

# Severe

Rep. Loss

Prop.

(1)

# Policies in

1% Flood

Boundary

(3)

Township ofFranklin

16 2 $2,167 0 0 5

Source: FEMA Region 2, 2014

(1) Policies, claims, repetitive loss and severe repetitive loss statistics provided by FEMA Region 3, and are current as of 12/31/2014.

Please note the total number of repetitive loss properties includes the severe repetitive loss properties. The number of claims

represents claims closed by 12/31/14.

(2) Total building and content losses from the claims file provided by FEMA Region 2.

(3) The policies inside and outside of the flood zones is based on the latitude and longitude provided by FEMA Region 2 in the policy

file.

Notes: FEMA noted that where there is more than one entry for a property, there may be more than one policy in force or more than one

GIS possibility.

A zero percentage denotes less than 1/100th percentage and not zero damages or vulnerability as may be the case.Number of policies and claims and claims total exclude properties located outside County boundary, based on provided latitudeand longitude.

Critical Facilities

There are no critical facilities located in the FEMA 1% or 0.2% annual chance boundary.

Other Vulnerabilities Identified by Municipality

Flooding can occur in the Township at any point during the year; however, winter flooding is infrequent, andspring floods may be exacerbated by rain, snowmelt, or ice jams. The largest floods are typically found in latersummer and fall and are the result of tropical storms along the Atlantic Coast (FEMA FIS 2012).

9.11.5 CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT

This section identifies the following capabilities of the local jurisdiction:

Planning and regulatory capability Administrative and technical capability Fiscal capability Education/Outreach and Community classification Self-Assessment of Capability National Flood Insurance Program Integration of Mitigation Planning into Existing and Future Planning Mechanisms

Planning and Regulatory Capability

The table below summarizes the regulatory tools that are available to the Township of Franklin.



Table 9.11-5. Planning and Regulatory Tools

Tool/Program(code, ordinance, plan)

Do you havethis?

(Yes/No)If Yes, date ofadoption or

update

Authority(local, county,state, federal)

Dept./AgencyResponsible

Code Citation and Comments(Code Chapter, name of plan,explanation of authority, etc.)

Planning CapabilityMaster Plan Yes, 2014 Local Planning Board Land Use; Chapter 220Capital Improvements Plan NoFloodplain Management/BasinPlan Yes, 1990 Local Engineering Chapter 199

Stormwater Management Plan Yes, 2015 Local Police Dept. Chapter 297

Open Space Plan Yes, 2000 Local TownshipCommittee Chapter 62

Stream Corridor ManagementPlan No

Watershed Management orProtection Plan No

Economic Development Plan No

Comprehensive EmergencyManagement Plan Yes, 2014 Local

Office ofEmergencyManagement

Chapter 39

Emergency Response Plan Yes, 2014 LocalOffice ofEmergencyManagement

Chapter 39

Post-Disaster Recovery Plan Yes, 2014 LocalOffice ofEmergencyManagement

Chapter 39

Transportation Plan No

Strategic Recovery PlanningReport Yes Local


Chapter 39

Other Plans: Yes Local Natural Resource InventoryRegulatory Capability

Building Code Yes State & Local ConstructionDepartment

Chapter 155

State Uniform Construction Code Act(N.J.S. 52:27D-119 et seq.)

Zoning Ordinance Yes, 1988 Local Land Use Board Chapter 220Subdivision Ordinance Yes, 1988 Local Land Use Board Chapter 310

NFIP Flood DamagePrevention Ordinance Yes, 1988 Federal, State,

Local

EngineeringDept.; Building

Dept.Chapter 199

NFIP: Cumulative SubstantialDamages No

NFIP: Freeboard Yes State, LocalEngineering

Dept., BuildingDept.

Chapter 199

Growth ManagementOrdinances Yes, 1988 Local Planning Board Chapter 220

Site Plan ReviewRequirements Yes, 1988 Local Planning Board Chapter 220, 310



Table 9.11-5. Planning and Regulatory Tools

Tool/Program(code, ordinance, plan)

Do you havethis?

(Yes/No)If Yes, date ofadoption or

update

Authority(local, county,state, federal)

Dept./AgencyResponsible

Code Citation and Comments(Code Chapter, name of plan,explanation of authority, etc.)

Stormwater ManagementOrdinance Yes, 2015 Local

Planning Board;Engineering

Dept.; BuildingDept.

Chapter 295, 296 and 297

Municipal Separate StormSewer System (MS4) No

Natural Hazard Ordinance Yes, 1997 LocalOffice ofEmergencyManagement

Chapter 39

Post-Disaster RecoveryOrdinance Yes, 1997 Local


Chapter 39

Real Estate DisclosureRequirement No

Other [Special PurposeOrdinances (i.e., sensitiveareas, steep slope)]

Yes Local

Chapter 193 (Fire Prevention),Chapter 290 (Soil Erosion andSediment Control), Chapter 316(Surface Water Management)

Administrative and Technical Capability

The table below summarizes potential staff and personnel resources available to the Township of Franklin.

Table 9.11-6. Administrative and Technical Capabilities

Resources

Is this inplace?(Yes or

No) Department/Agency/Position

Administrative CapabilityPlanning Board Yes Secretary, Land Use BoardMitigation Planning Committee Yes OEM-CoordinatorEnvironmental Board/Commission Yes Environmental Commission, ChairmanOpen Space Board/Committee Yes Open Space Advisory Committee, ChairmanEconomic Development Commission/Committee NoMaintenance Programs to Reduce Risk No

Mutual Aid Agreements YesDept. of Public Works; OEM; Fire Company;Emergency Medical Service – Dept. Supervisors;Coordinator; Chief; Captains

Technical/Staffing CapabilityPlanner(s) or Engineer(s) with knowledge of landdevelopment and land management practices Yes Maser Consulting

Engineer(s) or Professional(s) trained in constructionpractices related to buildings and/or infrastructure Yes Inspector on staff with Building Department

Planners or engineers with an understanding of naturalhazards Yes Maser Consulting; and retained, as needed

NFIP Floodplain Administrator Yes Maser Consulting and/or Coordinator-OEM



Table 9.11-6. Administrative and Technical Capabilities

Resources

Is this inplace?(Yes or

No) Department/Agency/Position

Surveyor(s) No Retained as necessaryPersonnel skilled or trained in GIS and/or Hazus-MHapplications No

Scientist familiar with natural hazards NoEmergency Manager Yes Office of Emergency Management, CoordinatorGrant Writer(s) No

Staff with expertise or training in benefit/cost analysis Yes Various departments have members familiar withgeneral or specialized business practices

Professionals trained in conducting damage assessments Yes Inspectors with the Construction Dept. and OEM

Fiscal Capability

The table below summarizes financial resources available to the Township of Franklin.

Table 9.11-7. Fiscal Capabilities

Financial ResourcesAccessible or Eligible to Use

(Yes/No/Don’t Know)

Community Development Block Grants (CDBG, CDBG-DR) NoCapital Improvements Project Funding Yes; Township CommitteeAuthority to levy taxes for specific purposes Yes; Township CommitteeUser fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric service No (Not Applicable)

Impact Fees for homebuyers or developers of new development/homes Yes; Construction Departmentand/or Planning Board

Stormwater Utility Fee NoIncur debt through general obligation bonds Yes; Township CommitteeIncur debt through special tax bonds Yes; Township CommitteeIncur debt through private activity bonds NoWithhold public expenditures in hazard-prone areas No (not applicable)Other Federal or State Funding Programs Don’t know

Open Space Acquisition Funding Programs Yes; Open Space AdvisoryCommittee

Other

Education/Outreach and Community Classifications

The table below summarizes education/outreach programs the community participates in and theclassifications for community program available to the Township of Franklin.

Table 9.11-8. Education/Outreach and Community Classifications

Program

Do youhave/participatein this? (Yes/No)

Classification(if applicable)

Date Classified(if applicable)

Community Rating System (CRS) NoBuilding Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule(BCEGS)

Yes 4 2014 (per MarkFornaciari)



Table 9.11-8. Education/Outreach and Community Classifications

Program

Do youhave/participatein this? (Yes/No)

Classification(if applicable)

Date Classified(if applicable)

Public Protection (ISO Fire Protection Classes 1 to10) Yes 4-8B

Storm Ready NoFirewise NoDisaster/Safety Programs in/for Schools YesOrganizations with Mitigation Focus (advocacygroup, non-government) No

Public Education Program/Outreach (throughwebsite, social media) Yes

Public-Private Partnerships NoN/A = Not Applicable. NP = Not Participating. -= Unavailable. TBD = To Be Determined.

The classifications listed above relate to the community’s ability to provide effective services to lessen itsvulnerability to the hazards identified. These classifications can be viewed as a gauge of the community’scapabilities in all phases of emergency management (preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation) and areused as an underwriting parameter for determining the costs of various forms of insurance. The CommunityRating System (CRS) class applies to flood insurance while the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule(BCEGS) and Public Protection classifications apply to standard property insurance. CRS classifications rangeon a scale of 1 to 10 with class 1 being the best possible classification, and class 10 representing noclassification benefit. Firewise classifications include a higher classification when the subject property islocated beyond 1,000 feet of a creditable fire hydrant and is within five road miles of a recognized fire station.

Criteria for classification credits are outlined in the following documents:

The Community Rating System Coordinators Manual The Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule The ISO Mitigation online ISO’s Public Protection website at http://www.isomitigation.com/ppc-

program.html The National Weather Service Storm Ready website at

http://www.weather.gov/stormready/howto.htm The National Firewise Communities website at http://firewise.org/

Self-Assessment of Capability

The table below provides an approximate measure of the Township of Franklin’s capability to work in ahazard-mitigation capacity and/or effectively implement hazard mitigation strategies to reduce hazardvulnerabilities.

Table 9.11-9. Self-Assessment of Capability

Area

Degree of Hazard Mitigation Capability

Limited

(If limited, what are

your obstacles?) Moderate High

Planning and Regulatory Capability XAdministrative and Technical Capability X



Table 9.11-9. Self-Assessment of Capability

Area

Degree of Hazard Mitigation Capability

Limited

(If limited, what are

your obstacles?) Moderate High

Fiscal Capability X – minimal fundsallocated; minimal staff

availableCommunity Political Capability XCommunity Resiliency Capability XCapability to Integrate Mitigation intoMunicipal Processes and Activities.

X

National Flood Insurance Program

NFIP Floodplain Administrator (FPA)

Township Engineer, Maser ConsultingRichard Roseberry, P.E.

Flood Vulnerability Summary

The Township is aware of which local properties and structures may be exposed to flood hazards; however,these structures are ancillary buildings used for storage, agriculture, recreation, etc. No residential units arelocated in known hazard areas. The Township documents some damages to local buildings from risingfloodwaters during Sandy and similar events. Most damage was the result of wind or subsequent moistureintrusion. Survey efforts and site reconnaissance determined at least 57 residences had reportable damage fromexposure to rainfall after Hurricane Sandy. Although the FPA does not make Substantial Damage estimates, itprovided all available information and damage reports to Hunterdon County during the weeks after Sandy. TheTownship is not aware of any residents interested in mitigating their properties through property elevation oracquisition.

Resources

The FPA is the sole person assuming the roles and responsibilities of floodplain administration within theTownship; however, the Township Committee would consider outsourcing help if determined necessary. TheFPA’s primary duties are to perform post-storm incident inspections and reconnaissance and to review landuse application forms. The Township also provides education and outreach to the community regarding floodhazards/risk or flood risk reduction; specifically, the Township makes flood hazard and NFIP brochuresavailable at the municipal building. Other than minimal staff and funding allowances, the FPA did not noteany barriers to running an effective floodplain management program. He also currently feels adequatelysupported and trained to fulfill his responsibilities as municipal floodplain manager, especially since there is anoption for additional support if needed. The FPA would attend continuing education and/or certificationtraining on floodplain management if it were offered locally.

Compliance History

The Township is currently in good standing with the NFIP. The FPA notes that the most recent complianceaudit for the Township occurred in 1988.



Regulatory

The Township’s floodplain management regulations meet the minimum requirements set by FEMA and theState. The Township also has local ordinances, plans and programs that support floodplain management andmeet NFIP requirements; these are enforced by the Township Land Use and Planning Board and otheragencies.

Community Rating System

The Township of Franklin does not participate in the Community Rating System (CRS) program. TheTownship would be interested in attended an informational seminar.

Integration of Hazard Mitigation into Existing and Future Planning Mechanisms

For a community to succeed in reducing long-term risk, hazard mitigation must be integrated into the day-to-day local government operations. As part of this planning effort, each community was surveyed to obtain abetter understanding of their community’s progress in plan integration. A summary is provided below. Inaddition, the community identified specific integration activities that will be incorporated into municipalprocedures.

Planning

Current planning efforts in the Township include a collection of initiatives and plans that integrate hazardmitigation. The Township’s Environmental Commission contributes to hazard mitigation through multipleplanning and implementation efforts. The Environmental Commission’s Annual Report establishes goals andactions to increase environmental initiatives including endorsing a well testing program, developing ahandbook for residents regarding rural living, pursuing Certification through the Sustainable Jersey program,and providing environmental review of development projects. The Township’s Natural Resource Inventory(NRI) also provides important local information and goals to support hazard mitigation. In particular, the NRIidentifies existing environmental concerns, important resources and related objectives to enhance safety andprotect resources. Identified priorities and recommendations include limiting development on steep slopes,creating stream buffers and riparian areas for flood protection and erosion control, prohibiting development inwetland areas, supporting floodplain development restrictions, and supporting the protection of all otherimportant resource areas including wellhead protection areas, forest resources, agricultural soils, and openspaces.

The Township’s Open Space and Recreation Plan and Comprehensive Farmland Preservation Plan bothprovide additional needs and existing conditions analysis and establishes goals for environmental protectionand hazard mitigation. In particular the Open Space and Recreation Plan seeks to develop a water resourcesmanagement plan, seek private conservation easements, maintain natural drainage patterns for newdevelopment projects, and implement woodland conservation standards.

The Township of Franklin also participated in the Lockatong and Wickecheoke Creek Watersheds RoadsideDrainage Retrofits plan, in conjunction with Hunterdon County, Delaware Township, Raritan Township, andKingwood Township. This effort was to resolve the creek impairments caused by sediment loads fromsurrounding land uses. The creek impairments had led to increased streambank erosion, channel downcutting,and stormwater and drainage issues. The impacted communities sought to develop cost-effective designstrategies to address roadside drainage issues, routine maintenance practices to reduce sediment loads, andcapacity-building strategies. The proposed roadside projects in Franklin Township were located at CountyRoute 579, Slacktown Road, Lower Oak Grove Road, and Allen Corner Road.



Regulatory and Enforcement (Ordinances)

The Township has multiple ordinances pertaining to the mitigation of hazards. These ordinances include a FirePrevention Ordinance, Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance,Stormwater Management Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance, Land Development Ordinance, and ConstructionCode. The municipal Code and ordinances are available on the Township website:http://www.franklintwpnj.org/

Operational and Administration

The Township has established a Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Board of Fire Prevention,Board of Health, Environmental Commission, Open Space Commission, Historic Preservation Commissionand Agricultural Advisory Committee, that support land use decisions, public health and safety and assurecompliance with regulations, ordinances and the Comprehensive Plan.

Funding

The Township’s operating budget contains minimal provisions for expected repairs like snow removal andinfrastructure repair after a storm or natural disaster. Additionally, while the Township does not yet provideline item budgeting for mitigation projects, it will consider doing so should funds become available. Currentmitigation projects are performed within existing funded budgets or will be incorporated into future budgets.

Education and Outreach

Franklin Township offers trainings on hazard mitigation best practices, hazard identification, and other areas,as funding allows. It has not yet been able to offer training on grants or other hazard mitigation related trainingdue to a lack of certified staff and funding. Additionally, the Township’s website posts information regardingupcoming community events and important municipal decisions. The website provides information related tosafety and hazard mitigation including local emergency response contact information, emergency notices andalerts, traffic advisories, access to E-notifications, information on local programs and organizations, and snowplow and streets maintenance updates. In addition, the dedicated Emergency Management page providesadditional resources including information on emergency radio announcements and links to FEMA, NJ OEM,NJ Department of Homeland Security and the US Department of Homeland Security.

A screenshot of the Township website with emergency management information is provided below:



Figure 9.11-1. Township of Franklin Emergency Management Webpage

9.11.6 MITIGATION STRATEGY AND PRIORITIZATION

This section discusses past mitigations actions and status, describes proposed hazard mitigation initiatives, andprioritization.

Past Mitigation Initiative Status

The following table indicates progress on the community’s mitigation strategy identified in the 2011 HMP.Actions that are carried forward as part of this plan update are included in the following subsection in its owntable with prioritization. Previous actions that are now on-going programs and capabilities are indicated assuch in the following table and may also be found under ‘Capability Assessment’ presented previously in thisannex.



Table 9.11-10. Past Mitigation Initiative Status

2011 Mitigation ActionResponsibleParty

Status(Inprogress,Noprogress,Complete)

Describe Status1. Please describe what was

accomplished and indicate %complete.

2. If there was no progress, indicatewhat obstacles/delaysencountered?

3. If there was progress, how is/wasthe action being funded (e.g.,FEMA HMGP grant, local budget)?

Next Step(Include in2016 HMP? orDiscontinue)

Describe Next Step1. If including action in the

2016 HMP, revise/reword tobe more specific (asappropriate).

2. If discontinue, explain why.

Raise ¼ mile length ofembankment along theCoopalong Creek located nearRescue Squad 91 located onPittstown Road.

DPWSupervisor

No Progress 1. Not complete; however, existingconditions are monitored. The streamhas not posed an increased hazard, evenwhen having recent severe stormevents.

2. Budget not allocated

Include in 2016HMP

1. Re-examine existing conditionsto determine if a viable riskexists.

1. The possible exposure to asingle municipal building mayhave been minimized dependingon the elevation and possibleexposure to rising water.

Retrofit roof to meet current highwind standards on twoDepartment of Public Worksbuildings located on LocustGrove Road.

DPWSupervisor

In Progress 1. Certain portions of the roof finishes andstructure have been repaired.

2. It seems the garage building was notdesigned as a Category IVOccupancy/Structure. Retrofit orreinforcement would be complex.

3. Presently completed work wasperformed within normal budgetallowance for the department.

Discontinue 1. Roof repairs have been finished.2. Buildings have performed well

through multiple high wind andsignificant rain events.

Installation of steam bankstabilization (rip‐wrap) along theSouth branch of the Raritan Rivenear Hamden Road and LowerLandsdown Road.

TownshipEngineer

Complete 1. 100% complete – rip-rap installed2. Placement of rip-rap performed by

DPW staff within regular operatingbudget funds

Discontinue Project is complete

Conduct all‐hazards publiceducation and outreach programfor hazard mitigation andpreparedness.

OEMCoordinator,incoordinationwith HCOEM

In Progress 1. Ongoing (assess at ~ 50% complete).2. Brochures provided and website

information provided within regularoperating budget funds

Include in 2016HMP

Ongoing project



Completed Mitigation Initiatives not Identified in the Previous Mitigation Strategy

The Township has identified the following mitigation projects/activities that have also been completed butwere not identified in the previous mitigation strategy in the 2011 HMP:

The Township OEM and DPW are reviewing stream embankments near bridges and headwalls.Municipal property improvements will receive funding within the regular operating budget, while theTownship will recommend that private property owners perform repairs to mitigate exposure. Thisproject is 25% complete.

Proposed Hazard Mitigation Initiatives for the Plan Update

The Township participated in a mitigation action workshop in April 2015 and was provided the followingFEMA publications to use as a resource as part of their comprehensive review of all possible activities andmitigation measures to address their hazards: FEMA 551 ‘Selecting Appropriate Mitigation Measures forFloodprone Structures’ (March 2007) and FEMA ‘Mitigation Ideas – A Resource for Reducing Risk to NaturalHazards’ (January 2013). In May 2015, the Township participated in a second workshop led by FEMARegion 2 and NJOEM and was provided the results to the risk assessment to further assist with theidentification of mitigation actions.

Table 9.11-11 summarizes the comprehensive-range of specific mitigation initiatives the Township would liketo pursue in the future to reduce the effects of hazards. Some of these initiatives may be previous actionscarried forward for this plan update. These initiatives are dependent upon available funding (grants and localmatch availability) and may be modified or omitted at any time based on the occurrence of new hazard eventsand changes in municipal priorities. Both the four FEMA mitigation action categories and the six CRSmitigation action categories are listed in the table below to further demonstrate the wide-range of activities andmitigation measures selected.

As discussed in Section 6, 14 evaluation/prioritization criteria are used to complete the prioritization ofmitigation initiatives. For each new mitigation action, a numeric rank is assigned (-1, 0, or 1) for each of the14 evaluation criteria to assist with prioritizing your actions as ‘High,’ ‘Medium,’ or ‘Low.’ The table belowsummarizes the evaluation of each mitigation initiative, listed by Action Number.

Table 9.11-12 provides a summary of the prioritization of all proposed mitigation initiatives for the HMPupdate.



Table 9.11-11. Proposed Hazard Mitigation InitiativesIn

itia

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Mitigation Initiative

Applies toNew and/or

ExistingStructures*

Hazard(s)Mitigated Goals Met

Lead andSupportAgencies

EstimatedBenefits

EstimatedCost

Sources ofFunding Timeline Priority

Mit

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go

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CR

SC

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go

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Franklin-1

Dam (private) issues –Coordinate cyclicmaintenance for the privatedam between Spring HillRoad and Pine Hill Roadwith regularly scheduled damsafety inspection report. Thiswill involve maintainingcontact with the engineeringfirm and residents.

Existing Dam Failure 3, 4, 5, 6

TownshipOEM,

Engineer,Residentsnear

lake/pondretained by

dam

Medium LowMunicipalbudget,Staff time

Short, thenongoing Medium LPR PR

Franklin-2

Raise ~ ¼ mile length ofembankment along theCapoolong Creek locatednear Rescue Squad 41located on Pittstown Road

Existing Flood 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 NJ DEP,Township High Medium

Federal andState grants,local costshare

Short, DOFand urgency Low SIP PP,

ES

Franklin-3

Retrofit roof to meet currenthigh wind standards on twoDepartment of Public Worksstorage buildings located offLocust Grove Road. This willbe accomplished by installinghurricane ties at rafters orroof trusses.

Existing

Damagefrom wind,SevereWeather,Hurricane,Nor’easter

2, 5, 6 DPW Medium Low Municipalbudget Short Low SIP PP

Franklin-4

Installation of streambankstabilization (rip-rap) alongthe South Branch of theRaritan River near HamdenRoad and Lower LandsdownRoad

Existing

Flood,SevereWeather,

Transportation Accident

2, 5, 6 DPW Medium Low/Medium

Municipalbudget Short Low SIP PP

Franklin-5

Conduct all‐hazards publiceducation and outreachprogram for hazardmitigation and preparedness.

N/A All All OEM Medium Low Municipalbudget Ongoing Medium EAP PI

Franklin-6

Finish reviewing streamembankments near bridgesand headwalls. Municipalproperty improvements willreceive funding within theregular operating budget,while the Township willrecommend that private

Existing Flood 2, 3, 4, 5 OEM, DPW Medium Low Municipalbudget Short Medium LPR PP,

PI



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property owners performrepairs to mitigate exposure.This project is 25%complete.

Franklin-7

Ensure continuity ofoperations at critical facilitiesand municipal buildings; thismay include the purchase andinstallation of a generator forbackup power.

Existing All 1, 2, 6 OEM High High FEMAHMA Short - DOF High SIP PP,

ES

Notes:Not all acronyms and abbreviations defined below are included in the table.*Does this mitigation initiative reduce the effects of hazards on new and/or existing buildings and/or infrastructure? Not applicable (N/A) is inserted if this does not apply.

Acronyms and Abbreviations:CRS Community Rating SystemDPW Department of Public WorksFEMA Federal Emergency Management AgencyFPA Floodplain AdministratorHMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceN/A Not applicableNFIP National Flood Insurance ProgramNJDEP New Jersey Department of Environmental ProtectionNJOEM New Jersey Office of Emergency ManagementOEM Office of Emergency Management

Potential FEMA HMA Funding Sources:FMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant ProgramHMGP Hazard Mitigation Grant ProgramPDM Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant ProgramHMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program

Timeline:Short 1 to 5 yearsLong Term 5 years or greaterOG On-going programDOF Depending on funding

Costs: Benefits:Where actual project costs have been reasonably estimated:Low < $10,000Medium $10,000 to $100,000High > $100,000

Where actual project costs cannot reasonably be established at this time:Low Possible to fund under existing budget. Project is part of, or can be part of

an existing on-going program.Medium Could budget for under existing work plan, but would require a

reapportionment of the budget or a budget amendment, or the cost of theproject would have to be spread over multiple years.

High Would require an increase in revenue via an alternative source (i.e., bonds,

Where possible, an estimate of project benefits (per FEMA’s benefit calculation methodology)has been evaluated against the project costs, and is presented as:Low= < $10,000Medium $10,000 to $100,000High > $100,000

Where numerical project benefits cannot reasonably be established at this time:Low Long-term benefits of the project are difficult to quantify in the short term.Medium Project will have a long-term impact on the reduction of risk exposure to

life and property, or project will provide an immediate reduction in the riskexposure to property.

High Project will have an immediate impact on the reduction of risk exposure to



Costs: Benefits:grants, fee increases) to implement. Existing funding levels are notadequate to cover the costs of the proposed project.

life and property.

Mitigation Category: Local Plans and Regulations (LPR) – These actions include government authorities, policies or codes that influence the way land and buildings are being developed and built.

Structure and Infrastructure Project (SIP)-These actions involve modifying existing structures and infrastructure to protect them from a hazard or remove them from a hazard area.

This could apply to public or private structures as well as critical facilities and infrastructure. This type of action also involves projects to construct manmade structures to reduce the

impact of hazards.

Natural Systems Protection (NSP) – These are actions that minimize damage and losses, and also preserve or restore the functions of natural systems.

Education and Awareness Programs (EAP) – These are actions to inform and educate citizens, elected officials, and property owners about hazards and potential ways to mitigate them.

These actions may also include participation in national programs, such as StormReady and Firewise Communities

CRS Category: Preventative Measures (PR)-Government, administrative or regulatory actions, or processes that influence the way land and buildings are developed and built. Examples include

planning and zoning, floodplain local laws, capital improvement programs, open space preservation, and storm water management regulations. Property Protection (PP)-These actions include public activities to reduce hazard losses or actions that involve (1) modification of existing buildings or structures to protect them from a

hazard or (2) removal of the structures from the hazard area. Examples include acquisition, elevation, relocation, structural retrofits, storm shutters, and shatter-resistant glass. Public Information (PI)-Actions to inform and educate citizens, elected officials, and property owners about hazards and potential ways to mitigate them. Such actions include outreach

projects, real estate disclosure, hazard information centers, and educational programs for school-age children and adults. Natural Resource Protection (NR)-Actions that minimize hazard loss and also preserve or restore the functions of natural systems. These actions include sediment and erosion control,

stream corridor restoration, watershed management, forest and vegetation management, and wetland restoration and preservation. Structural Flood Control Projects (SP)-Actions that involve the construction of structures to reduce the impact of a hazard. Such structures include dams, setback levees, floodwalls,

retaining walls, and safe rooms. Emergency Services (ES)-Actions that protect people and property during and immediately following a disaster or hazard event. Services include warning systems, emergency response

services, and the protection of essential facilities



Table 9.11-12. Summary of Prioritization of Actions

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Dam (private) issues –Coordinate cyclicmaintenance for theprivate dam betweenSpring Hill Road andPine Hill Road withregularly scheduleddam safety inspectionreport. This willinvolve maintainingcontact with theengineering firm andresidents.

1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 5 Medium

Franklin-2

Raise ~ ¼ mile lengthof embankment alongthe Capoolong Creeklocated near RescueSquad 41 located onPittstown Road

0 1 -1 0 0 0 -1 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 -2 Low

Franklin-3

Retrofit roof to meetcurrent high windstandards on twoDepartment of PublicWorks storagebuildings located offLocust Grove Road.This will beaccomplished byinstalling hurricaneties at rafters or rooftrusses.

0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 Low

Franklin-4

Installation ofstreambankstabilization (rip-rap)along the SouthBranch of the RaritanRiver near HamdenRoad and LowerLandsdown Road

0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 Low

Franklin-5 Conduct all‐hazards 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 6 Medium



Table 9.11-12. Summary of Prioritization of Actions

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High/Medium/Lowpublic education andoutreach program forhazard mitigation andpreparedness.

Franklin-6

Finish reviewingstream embankmentsnear bridges andheadwalls. Municipalpropertyimprovements willreceive funding withinthe regular operatingbudget, while theTownship willrecommend thatprivate propertyowners performrepairs to mitigateexposure. This projectis 25% complete.

1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 -1 1 1 0 0 5 Medium

Franklin-7

Ensure continuity ofoperations at criticalfacilities andmunicipal buildings;this may include thepurchase andinstallation of agenerator for backuppower.

1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 12 High

Note: Refer to Section 6 which contains the guidance on conducting the prioritization of mitigation actions.



9.11.7 FUTURE NEEDS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND RISK/VULNERABILITY

None at this time.

9.11.8 HAZARD AREA EXTENT AND LOCATION

Hazard area extent and location maps have been generated for the Township of Franklin that illustrate theprobable areas impacted within the municipality. These maps are based on the best available data at the timeof the preparation of this plan, and are considered to be adequate for planning purposes. Maps have only beengenerated for those hazards that can be clearly identified using mapping techniques and technologies, and forwhich the Township of Franklin has significant exposure. These maps are illustrated in the hazard profileswithin Section 5.4, Volume I of this HMP.

9.11.9 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

None at this time.



Figure 9.11-2. Township of Franklin Hazard Area Extent and Location Map 1



Figure 9.11-3. Township of Franklin Hazard Area Extent and Location Map 2



Name of Jurisdiction: Franklin TownshipName and Title CompletingWorksheet: George Reichert – Coordinator, OEM

Action Number: Franklin-2Mitigation Action/Initiative: Raise ~ ¼ mile length of embankment along the Capoolong Creek located

near Rescue Squad 41 located on Pittstown Road

Assessing the Risk

Hazard(s) addressed: Flood issuesSpecific problem being mitigated: Exposure of critical facility to rising water

Evaluation of Potential Actions/Projects

Actions/Projects Considered

(name of project and reason for

not selecting):

1. Raise earthen embankment – selected action2. Raise existing squad building – less cost efficient3. Do nothing – vulnerability continues

Action/Project Intended for Implementation

Description of Selected

Action/Project

Raise ~ ¼ mile length of embankment along the Capoolong Creek locatednear Rescue Squad 41 located on Pittstown Road

Action/Project Category SIP

Goals Met 1, 2, 4, 5, 6

Applies to existing and or new

development, or not applicableExisting

Benefits (losses avoided) High (enables rescue squad to continue responding)

Estimated Cost Medium

Priority* Low

Plan for Implementation

Responsible Organization NJ – DEP; Franklin Township

Local Planning Mechanism

Potential Funding Sources Federal and State Grants, local cost share

Timeline for CompletionN/A – recent storm events have not presented as severe a problem as inthe distant past. Short term once project is enacted.

Reporting on Progress

Date of Status Report/

Report of Progress

Date:Progress on Action/Project:



Action Number: Franklin-2Mitigation Action/Initiative: Raise embankment of Capoolong Creek near RS 41

Criteria

Numeric

Rank

(-1, 0, 1) Provide brief rationale for numeric rank when appropriate

Life Safety 0

PropertyProtection

1

Cost-Effectiveness 0

Technical 0

Political 0

Legal 0

Fiscal 0 Probable cost projections indicate excessive cost for minimal gain/exposure

Environmental 0 DEP permitting may be cumbersome

Social 0

Administrative 0

Multi-Hazard 1

Timeline 0

Agency Champion 0

Other CommunityObjectives

0

Total 2

Priority(High/Med/Low)

Low




Action Number: Franklin-3Mitigation Action/Initiative: Retrofit roof to meet current high wind standards on two Department of

Public Works storage buildings located off Locust Grove Road

Assessing the Risk

Hazard(s) addressed: Damage from wind, Severe Weather, Hurricane, Nor’easterSpecific problem being mitigated: Damage to building and contents




not selecting):

1. Install hurricane ties at rafters or roof trusses2. Do nothing – vulnerability continues or worsens3.



Action/ProjectInstall metal anchors


Goals Met 2, 5, 6



Benefits (losses avoided) Medium

Estimated Cost Low

Priority* Low


Responsible Organization Franklin Township DPW


Potential Funding Sources Municipal budget

Timeline for Completion Short



Report of Progress




Action Number: Franklin-3Mitigation Action/Initiative: Retrofit anchors at roof framing – DPW buildings

Criteria

Numeric

Rank


Life Safety 0

PropertyProtection

1


Technical 0

Political 0

Legal 0

Fiscal 1 Minimal expense; can be self-performed

Environmental 0

Social 0

Administrative 0

Multi-Hazard 1 Damage from wind, Severe Weather, Hurricane, Nor’easter

Timeline 0

Agency Champion 0


0

Total 4


Low




Action Number: Franklin-4Mitigation Action/Initiative: Installation of streambank stabilization (rip-rap) along the South Branch of

the Raritan River near Hamden Road and Lower Landsdown Road

Assessing the Risk

Hazard(s) addressed:Erosion; damage to municipal roadway (Flood, Severe Weather,Transportation Accident)

Specific problem being mitigated: Damage to roadway




not selecting):

1. Install streambank stabilization along South Branch of Raritan River– selected action

2. Do nothing – vulnerability continues or worsens3.



Action/ProjectInstall stone rip-rap (project complete)


Goals Met 2, 5, 6



Benefits (losses avoided) Medium

Estimated Cost Low/Medium

Priority* Low


Responsible Organization Franklin Township DPW


Potential Funding Sources Municipal budget

Timeline for Completion Short



Report of Progress




Action Number: Franklin-4Mitigation Action/Initiative: Install rip-rap along river bank

Criteria

Numeric

Rank


Life Safety 0

PropertyProtection

1


Technical 0

Political 0

Legal 0

Fiscal 1 Can be done with municipal budget funding. Does not require outside funding.

Environmental 0

Social 0

Administrative 0

Multi-Hazard 1 Flood, Severe Weather, Transportation Accident

Timeline 0

Agency Champion 0


0

Total 4


Low

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