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APPENDIX E – PUBLIC AND STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH DOCUMENTATION

Pike County Hazard Mitigation Plan E-1June 2017

APPENDIX E. PUBLIC AND STAKEHOLDER

OUTREACH DOCUMENTATIONAppendix E provides documentation of public and stakeholder outreach. Public and stakeholder involvementin this planning process has been broad and productive as discussed in Section 3 (Planning Process). Publicand stakeholder input received was provided to Pike County for their consideration. As a result, input wasincorporated as appropriate throughout this HMP, as well as within specific mitigation initiatives identified inSection 6.



Figure E-1. Email Signature of the Director of Pike County Community Planning and Hazard MitigationPoint of Contact displaying the plan website and survey links.

Figure E-2. Email Signature of the Director of Pike County Community Planning and Hazard MitigationPoint of Contact displaying the Pike County Tick Borne Disease Task Force Survey link.



Exhibit E-3. Screenshot of the Pike County website with a link to the Hazard Mitigation Plan projectwebsite and draft plan

Exhibit E-4. Screenshot of the Pike County website with link to the Hazard Mitigation Plan CitizenSurvey



Exhibit E-5. Screenshot of the Westfall Township website with a link to the Hazard Mitigation Planwebsite



E-6. Photograph of Risk Assessment Meeting Open to the Public



E-7. Project Website Screenshots with Draft Plan and Survey Posted for Public and Stakeholders

Salutation First Last Organization Address1 Address 2 city state zipChairman Matthew Osterberg Pike County Board of Commissioners Pike County Administration Building 506 Broad Street Milford PA 18337Vice-Chairman Richard Caridi Pike County Board of Commissioners Pike County Administration Building 506 Broad Street Milford PA 18337Commissioner Steven Guccini Pike County Board of Commissioners Pike County Administration Building 506 Broad Street Milford PA 18337Chief Clerk Gary Orben Pike County Commissioners Office Pike County Administration Building 506 Broad Street Milford PA 18337Coordinator Timothy Knapp Pike County Emergency Management Agency Pike County Emergency Training Center 135 Pike County Blvd. Hawley PA 18428Chairman Brian Smith Wayne County Board of Commissioners Wayne County Courthouse 925 Court Street Honesdale PA 18431Chairman John Moyer Monroe County Board of Commissioners Monroe County Administration Center One Quaker Plaza Room 201 Stroudsburg PA 18630Director Jason Sarnoski Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren Wayne Dumont, Jr. Administration Building 165 County Road, 519 South White Township NJ 07823Director George Graham Sussex County Board of Freeholders One Spring Street Newton NJ 07860Chairman Luis Alvarez Sullivan County Legislature County Government Center 100 North Main Street Monticello NY 12701Chairman L. Stephen Brescia Orange County Legislature 225 Main Street Goshen NY 10924Ms. Christine Meinhart-Fritz Monroe County Planning Director 1 Quaker Plaza Adminstrative Center Stroudsburg PA 18360Mr. Craig Rickard Wayne County Planning Director 925 Court Street Honesdale PA 18341Mr. David Dech Warren County Planning Director 165 County Route 519 South Belvidere NJ 07823Ms. Autumn Sylvester Sussex County Planning Director One Spring Street Newton NJ 07860Mr. David Church Orange County Planning Director 1887 County Building 124 Main Street Goshen NY 10924Ms. Freda Eisenberg Sullivan County Planning Director 100 North Street Monticello NY 12701Chairman Nicholas Mazza Blooming Grove Township Board of Supervisors 488 Route 739 Blooming Grove PA 18428Chairman Jeffrey Sheetz Delaware Township Board of Supervisors 116 Wilson Hill Road Dingmans Ferry PA 18328Chairman Tom Mincer Dingman Township Board of Supervisors 118 Fisher Lane Milford PA 18337Chairman Edward Simon Greene Township Board of Supervisors 198 Brink Hill Road Greentown PA 18426Chairman Michael Mancino Lackawaxen Township Board of Supervisors 169 Urban Road Hawley PA 18428Chairman John Sivick Lehman Township Board of Supervisors 193 Municipal Drive Bushkill PA 18324President Joseph Sain Matamoras Borough Council 10 Avenue I Suite 1 Matamoras PA 18336President Patrick Beck Milford Borough Council 111 West Catherine Street Milford PA 18337Chairman Gary Williams Milford Township Board of Supervisors P.O. Box 366 Milford PA 18337Chairman Thomas Simons Palmyra Township Board of Supervisors 115 Buehler Lane Paupack PA 18451Chairman William Powell Porter Township Board of Supervisors 2186 Rt402 Dingmans Ferry PA 18328Chairman George Fluhr, Jr. Shohola Township Board of Supervisors 159 Twin Lakes Road Shohola PA 18458Chairman Robert Melvin Westfall Township Board of Supervisors PO Box 247 Matamoras PA 18336Mr. John Donahue Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area 1978 River Road Bushkill PA 18324Mr. Nick Spinelli Lake Wallenpaupack Watershed Management District P.O. Box 143 Hawley PA 18428Mr. Chet Dawson Twin and Walker Creeks Conservancy 100 Walker Lake Road Shohola PA 18458Ms. Sally Corrigan Pike County Conservation District 556 Rt402, Ste.2 Hawley PA 18428Mr. Lorne Possinger PA DCNR 400 Belfast Road Nazareth PA 18064Mr. Tim Dugan PA DCNR 2174A Rt611 Swiftwater PA 18370Mr. Bob Pitcavage PA DEP Northeast Liason DEP NE Regional Office 2 Public Square Wilkes-Barre PA 18701Mr. Daniel Figured PA Game Commission 3917 Memorial Highway Dallas PA 18612Mr. Michael Silsby Wallenpaupack Area School District 2552 Rt6 Hawley PA 18428Dr. John Bell Delaware Valley School District 236 Route 6 & 209 Milford PA 18337Ms. Sharon Laverdure East Stroudsburg Area School District 50 Vine Street East Stroudsburg PA 18301Ms. Nancy Grotevant Penn State Extension 514 Broad Street Milford PA 18337Ms. Alana Roberts Pennsylvania Power & Light 600 Larch Street Scranton PA 18509Mr. Thomas Brizzolara Orange & Rockland Utilities One Blue Hill Plaza Pearl River NY 10965Mr. Matt Cook Pike Co Light & Power/Corning Gas 330 West William Street Corning NY 14830Mr. Kenneth Thiele PennDOT District 4-4 101 Bennett Avenue Milford PA 18337Ms. Laurie Ramie Upper Delaware Council 211 Bridge Street Narrowsburg NY 12764Ms. Kris Heister Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River 274 River Road Beach Lake PA 18405Mr. Andrew Seder PA Senate 20th District 2512 Route 6 Hawley PA 18428Ms. Jill Gamboni PA House of Representatives 139th District 2523 Route 6 Hawley PA 18428Ms. Kathleen Moran PA House of Representatives 189th District 143 Seven Bridge Road East Stroudsburg PA 18301Ms. Katie Lester Brookfield Energy Partners PO Box 122 126 PPl Drive Hawley PA 18428Mr. Thomas Hughes PEMA 1310 Elmerton Avenue Harrisburg PA 17110Mr. Ernie Szabo PEMA 1310 Elmerton Avenue Harrisburg PA 17110Mr. J. Bernard Swartwood Pike County Public Safety 135 Pike County Blvd. Hawley PA 18428Sheriff Philip Bueki Pike County Sheriff's Office 500 Broad Street Milford PA 18337Mr. Robert Palumbo Blooming Grove Township EMC 488 RT 739 Lords Valley PA 18428Mr. George Beodeker Delaware Township EMC 116 Wilson Hill Road Dingmans Ferry PA 18328Mr. William Mikulak Dingman Township EMC 104 Boulder Ct Sunrise Lake Milford PA 18337Mr. Allen Shiffler Greene Township EMC 198 Brink Hill Rd Greentown PA 18426Mr. William Fallon Lackawaxen Township EMC 201 Rt590 Greeley PA 18425Mr. Edward Bland Lehman Township EMC 93 Municipal Drive Bushkill PA 18324Mr. Thomas Olver Matamoras Borough EMC 10 Avenue I Suite 1 Matamoras PA 18336

vacant Milford Borough EMC 111 West Catherine Street Milford PA 18337Mr. Robert DiLorenzo Milford Township EMC 295 Foster Hill Rd Milford PA 18337Mr. Nick Spinelli Palmyra Township EMC 104 Alyeska Ln Tafton PA 18464Mr. Robert Hellyer Porter Township EMC 928 Old Bushkill Rd Dingmans Ferry PA 18328Mr. Clint Malzahn Shohola Township EMC 221 Lackawaxen Rd Shohola PA 18458Mr. Bob Ewbank Westfall Township EMC 230 Tenth St Matamoras PA 18336Mr. Anthony J. Camillocci PEMA Eastern Area Office PO Box 26 3566 Old Rt22 Hamburg PA 19526Ms. Alison Miskiman Tetra Tech, Inc. 1000 The American Road Morris Plains NJ 07950

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Planning Team Invitation List

Pike County’s current HazardMitigation Plan (HMP) wasapproved by FEMA in 2012.

By regulation, local HMPs must be��ϐ��Ǥ�The update process is anopportunity for Pike County andits municipalities to re-examinetheir vulnerability to natural andhuman-made hazards, evaluateprogress on the mitigation��ϐ��plan, and add new mitigationactions/projects/initiatives sothat Pike County can continue tolower its overall hazard risk.

��ǯ��ϐ��Planning and the Steering andPlanning Committees are leadingthis plan update effort, which isexpected to continue through2017. The County and allmunicipalities have committed toparticipating in this updateprocess, and will thereforecontinue to be eligible for pre-disaster mitigation grant fundingfor eligible projects.

We want your input!Please take the citizen survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PikeCitizenSurvey

Please visit the Pike CountyHMP website

for updated information on theplanning process:

http://www.pikecountypahmp.com

For more information contact:

Pike County��ϐ��

Michael Mrozinski, Director837 Route 6, Unit 3Shohola, PA 18458

570-296-3500EMAIL: [email protected]

Pike County CommissionersMatthew Osterberg, Chairman

Richard Caridi, Vice-ChairSteven Guccini

Pike CountyHazard Mitigation

Plan Update2016-2017

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Hazards

Pike CountyPennsylvania

Pike County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

Purpose

��ǯ��ϐ��Ǧning and Steering and Planning Commit-tees are leading this plan update effortfor Pike County and its municipalities.This effort is expected to continuethrough 2017 and is an opportunity todetail a variety of potential hazards thatcould affect County residents, visitors,property and economy. It will also allowPike County and participating municipal-ities to continue to be eligible for futuremitigation funding from FEMA.

The goal of the plan update is to identifyprojects that can reduce damages fromfuture natural and human-made hazards.The plan will include a Risk Assessmentand a Hazard Mitigation Strategy. Theprimary natural hazards of concern inPike County include drought, earthquake,ϐ��ǡ� ��Ȁ�� Ȁnor’easter, pandemic, tornado and wind-�� ǡ��ϐ��Ǥ

The plan will focus on existing and futurebuildings, infrastructure, and critical fa-cilities that might be impacted. Critical��ǡ�ϐ��ǡ��ǡ��Ǧtals and shelters as well as infrastructuresuch as power-generation facilities, wa-ter utilities, roadways, and communica-tion systems.


How can I provide information to supportthe plan?

To obtain input and gauge citizen prepared-ness for hazard events, a public survey maybe accessed at:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PikeCitizenSurvey

Please visit the site and complete the surveyto provide valuable information for the plan.

Inform your local emergency management��ϐ��you are interested in mitigating your residen-tial or commercial property.

Where can I review the Draft Plan andprovide input if I choose?

Sections of the plan will be available forreview on the Pike County

Hazard Mitigation Plan websitehttp://www.pikecountypahmp.com

and at municipal halls early 2017.

We welcome your participation!


Can I get funding to mitigate myproperty?

Possibly. There are opportunities for prop-erty owners to receive funding to elevate a��ϐ��ǡ��property acquired by their municipality.Generally the property must have a historyof NFIP (National Flood Insurance Pro-gram) damage claims. The property ownermay be responsible for up to 25% of theproject costs. Interested property ownersshould contact their local NFIP Floodplain��ϐ��this brochure.

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��ϐ��-prone area and��ǯ��ϐ��ǡ��Ǩ��ϐ��ǡ��Ǩ��you can, mitigate your property!

Environmental and water issuescentral at Dingman meeting

PUBLISHED NOV 16, 2016 AT 4:48 PM (UPDATED NOV 16, 2016)

By Anya Tikka

DINGMAN TOWNSHIP — Dingman Township supervisors tackled a full plate of water and environmental

issues at a recent meeting.

Preparing for disaster — Dingman is taking part in the Pike County Hazard Mitigation Plan by sending EMS

personnel to attend meetings. Pike County stands to get some grant money through its participation in the

plan.

All residents are encouraged to take a survey at pikecountypahmp.com. It says the project's goal is to save

lives and property by reducing hazards in Pike County that make it vulnerable to "floods, hurricanes,

wildfires, landslides, tornadoes, earthquakes, (and) dam failures," as well as “human-caused hazards."

Water-sharing — A water-sharing arrangement up for renewal authorized the Municipal Authority of the

Borough of Milford to maintain its current withdrawal of up to 500,000 gallons per day for its public water

supply. It's drawn from springs located 1,200 feet northeast of the borough, according to CDM Smith, an

environmental engineering company representing Milford Borough,

An application will be sent to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for approval.

Impact fees fund projects — Dingman will apply for grants funded by drilling-related impact fees in the

Marcellus shale. Eligible projects include: park and recreational development, greenways and trails

enhancement, and river access improvements. The Pike County Conservation District grant may provide

supplemental funding to dirt, gravel, and low-volume road applicants in the district. Grants may come from

the Pike County Scenic Rural Character Preservation program. In addition, the Pike County Conservation

District applied for a grant to fund training in "environmentally sensitive maintenance."

Drought watch — A drought watch for Pike County is in effect, issued by the Pennsylvania Department of

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Here’s your chance to help make Pike County a safer place from natural and manmade hazards.

The public is invited to participate in updating Pike County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP)

that will pave the way for mitigation funding. To take the online survey, go to

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Pike_CitizenSurvey or visit our project website at

www.pikecountypahmp.com for the link and additional plan update information.

Pike County has received a grant to complete a mandatory five-year update of its existing 2012

Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan will identify key actions to be taken to reduce or eliminate

the long-term risk to human life and property from natural and human-made disasters. The

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) defines hazard mitigation as a “sustained

action taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and their property from hazards.”

The Disaster Mitigation Act (DMA) of 2000 requires local governments to have a hazard

mitigation plan approved by FEMA. This plan will eventually form the basis for a long-term

strategy to help reduce or eliminate disaster losses, and break the cycle of disaster damage,

reconstruction, and repeated damage.

The goal of Pike County’s plan is to identify projects that can reduce damages from future

natural hazards. The plan will include an updated risk assessment and a hazard-mitigation

strategy. Pike County’s main natural hazards of concern include flood, earthquake,

hurricane/tropical storms, winter storms, and wildfire. The human-made hazards include dam

failure, urban fire/explosion, and utility interruption. The study focuses on existing and future

buildings, infrastructure and critical facilities that might be impacted.

Public asked to answer survey on Pike County hazards

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Communities with an approved HMP may apply for pre-disaster mitigation funding for

projects to mitigate risk to both public and private property, such as home elevations and local

flood-control measures. Ultimately these projects will reduce vulnerability and enable

communities to recover more quickly from disasters.

For more information, contact Michael Mrozinski, Planning Director, Pike County Office of

Community Planning at 570-296-3500 or [email protected]

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AGENDA WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2016, 9:00 A.M.

PIKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Opening Prayer by Pastor Shawn Coleman of Long Meadow Chapel, Milford. PUBLIC COMMENTS/QUESTIONS CONCERNING TODAY’S AGENDA

1. Approve October 5, 2016 Agenda. 2. Approve September 21, 2016 Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes. 3. Approve September 21, 26, 29, October 3 and 4, 2016 Commissioners’ Conference Minutes. 4. Approve payment from GENERAL FUND (County Bills) ................................... $317,802.67 5. Approve payment from LIQUID FUELS FUND (Winter Maintenance Ads) ........... $151.36 6. Approve payment from CLEAN & GREEN ROLLBACK ACCT. (Ag Land) .... $16,903.00 7. Approve payment from PC EMPLOYEES HEALTH INS. FUND ......................... $3,723.35

PERSONNEL

1. Motion to acknowledge receipt of a letter from Sheriff Philip Bueki advising that he has hired

JANINE FEAKINS as a full time Deputy Sheriff in the Sheriff’s Office, for a 40 hour work week, effective October 17, 2016, with benefits after 90 days. This is a replacement position.

2. Motion to acknowledge receipt of a letter from Warden Craig Lowe advising that he has hired, with Prison Board approval, the following individuals as full time Correctional Officers at the Correctional Facility, for a 40 hour work week, effective October 17, 2016, with benefits after 90 days: NICHOLAS KIRA, JOSEPH RAMICCO, ROBERT TRIPP, KEVIN WAGENHOFFER AND TYLER COSTAKIS.

3. Motion to hire MICHELE HITCHMAN BURRELL as a full time Caseworker for Children

& Youth Services, for a 37 ½ hour work week, effective October 21, 2016, with benefits after 90 days. This is a replacement position.

Motion to recess the Commissioners’ Meeting to hold a Salary Board Meeting. SALARY BOARD 1. Motion to convene Salary Board.

2. Motion to approve the September 21, 2016 Salary Board Minutes.

3. Motion to set the pay of JANINE FEAKINS at $15.00 per hour as a full time Deputy Sheriff

in the Sheriff’s Office, for a 40 hour work week, effective October 17, 2016, with benefits after 90 days. This is a replacement position.

4. Motion to set the pay of the following individuals at $15.00 per hour as per Union contract, as

full time Correctional Officers at the Correctional Facility, for a 40 hour work week, effective October 17, 2016, with benefits after 90 days: NICHOLAS KIRA, JOSEPH RAMICCO, ROBERT TRIPP, KEVIN WAGENHOFFER AND TYLER COSTAKIS.

5. Motion to set the annual pay of MICHELE HITCHMAN BURRELL at $27,296 as a full

time Caseworker for Children & Youth Services, for a 37 ½ hour work week, effective October 21, 2016, with benefits after 90 days. This is a replacement position.

Motion to adjourn Salary Board. Motion to reconvene the Commissioners’ Meeting.

OLD BUSINESS 1. Motion to open bids received for the 2016/17 winter snow plowing and ice control for the

following roads as one bid: Brooks Road, Old Owego Turnpike from Raymondskill Road to Route 6, Stone Quarry Road by Eureka and Tower Road.

NEW BUSINESS 1. Motion to authorize the Chairman to execute Change Order #1 between Mar-Paul Co. and the

County of Pike for the Courthouse Addition to revise the interior piping of the pump station for an additional $1,935.

2. Motion to execute the Memorandum of Agreement between the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the County of Pike, regarding the cooperative use of radio frequencies by the County and PEMA, on behalf of the Communications Center.

3. Motion to execute the Internship Agreement between East Stroudsburg University and the County of Pike, on behalf of the Correctional Facility as recommended by the Prison Board.

4. Motion to execute the Lease Agreement for Nutrition Project Site between the American

Legion Post 851 and the County of Pike, on behalf of the Area Agency on Aging.

5. Motion to authorize the Chairman to execute the Services Agreement (Cost Reimbursement) between TREHAB and the County of Pike, on behalf of the Workforce Development Agency for the Work Ready Program year 2016/2017.

6. Motion to authorize the Chairman to execute the 2016-17 Consolidated Assistance Grant

Agreement for Community Transportation Service Programs between the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Office and the County of Pike, on behalf of the Transportation Department.

7. Motion to authorize the Chairman to execute the Senior Rental Assistance Subsidy Voucher

from Delaware Run for October 2016 in the amount of $1,760, on behalf of the Human Development Office.

8. Motion to authorize the Chairman to execute the Juvenile Court Judges’ Commission Grant-

In-Aid Award Notification/Invoice for 2016/2017 for $130,804, on behalf of the Juvenile Probation Office.

9. Motion to authorize the Chairman to execute the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and

Delinquency Award Notification for the PCARE-Pike Criminal Addiction Response Effort for $175,795, on behalf of the Probation Office.

10. Motion to approve the Marcellus Mini-Grant Program Manual as presented and recommended

by the Scenic Rural Character Preservation Board. MISCELLANEOUS: Jessica Grohmann, Assistant Director, Planning Office-Press Release – Scenic Rural Character Preservation Program Announces Marcellus Mini-Grant Funding Round 1 Open. Mike Mrozinski, Director, Planning Office-Press Release – Pike County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Michele Ulmer, Administrative Manager, Conservation District-Press Release – Pike County Conservation District Receives Commendations from State Conservation Commission on Dirt, Gravel and Low Volume Road Program. PRESS & PUBLIC COMMENTS/QUESTIONS ADJOURNMENT: THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE PIKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2016, AT 9:00 A.M., AT THE PIKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING.

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PIKE COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATEPublic Outreach

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October 4, 2016FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Pike County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update UnderwayTake the Online Survey

The public is invited to participate in updating Pike County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) thatwill pave the way for mitigation funding. To take the online survey, go tohttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Pike_CitizenSurvey or visit our project website atwww.pikecountypahmp.com for the link and additional plan update information.

Pike County has received a grant to complete a mandatory five-year update of its existing 2012Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan will identify key actions to be taken to reduce or eliminate thelong-term risk to human life and property from natural and human-made disasters. The FederalEmergency Management Agency (FEMA) defines hazard mitigation as a “sustained action takento reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and their property from hazards.”

The Disaster Mitigation Act (DMA) of 2000 requires local governments to have a hazardmitigation plan approved by FEMA. This plan will eventually form the basis for a long-termstrategy to help reduce or eliminate disaster losses, and break the cycle of disaster damage,reconstruction, and repeated damage.

The goal of Pike County’s plan is to identify projects that can reduce damages from futurenatural hazards. The plan will include an updated risk assessment and a hazard-mitigationstrategy. Pike County’s main natural hazards of concern include flood, earthquake,hurricane/tropical storms, winter storms, and wildfire. The human-made hazards include damfailure, urban fire/explosion, and utility interruption. The study focuses on existing and futurebuildings, infrastructure and critical facilities that might be impacted.

Communities with an approved HMP may apply for pre-disaster mitigation funding for projectsto mitigate risk to both public and private property, such as home elevations and local flood-control measures. Ultimately these projects will reduce vulnerability and enable communities torecover more quickly from disasters.

For more information, contact Michael Mrozinski, Planning Director, Pike County Office ofCommunity Planning at (570)296-3500 or [email protected]

Pike County Office of Community Planning 837 Route 6, Unit 3 Shohola, PA 18458

(P) 570-296-3500 (F) 570-296-3501 (E) [email protected]

May 1, 2017 Alison Miskiman Tetra Tech, Inc. 3 Century Drive 3rd Floor Parsippany, NJ 7054 Subject: Pike County 2017 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update - Draft Dear Alison Miskiman, Pike County Pennsylvania and its municipalities are currently updating our Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) to meet the requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000). The Plan is now available in draft and we encourage your review and comment. The purpose of this plan is to identify vulnerabilities to a variety of natural disasters, and to develop plans to help minimize losses if disasters should occur. The intent of the plan is to provide a comprehensive document that takes into account the wide diversity of communities, businesses, and services that are an integral part of Pike County and the region as a whole. In addition to its value as a hazard mitigation plan, the development of this document is also required under the DMA 2000 to ensure eligibility for federal mitigation funding. Due to your involvement in, or proximity to, Pike County, the effects of natural and man-made disasters are of similar concern and your involvement in this process could reap mutual benefits. By participating in the review of this plan, you will be engaging in the local and/or regional coordination of disaster mitigation planning, which is one of the intents of the Mitigation Planning Regulations (44 CFR 201). At present, Pike County and all municipalities, with support from their contract consultant (Tetra Tech, Inc.), has prepared a draft HMP that is now in a public review period prior to submission to FEMA for approval. By means of this letter, Pike County is seeking your participation in this important planning effort. Specifically, we encourage interested local and neighboring community representatives to become familiar with this process by reviewing and providing input on the draft and final plan documents. You are encouraged to learn more about the Pike County Hazard Mitigation Plan update by visiting http://www.pikecountypahmp.com/. The draft HMP document has been posted to the website for public review and comment. We welcome your interest and input by mail or email: Michael Mrozinski, Director Pike County Community Planning 837 Route 6, Unit 3 Shohola, PA 18458 T: 570.296.3500 F: 570.296.3501 [email protected] www.pikepa.org/planning.html Please distribute this letter freely throughout your communities. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely,

Michael Mrozinski, Director

3.92% 2

3.92% 2

17.65% 9

49.02% 25

25.49% 13

Q1 Please indicate your age range:Answered: 51 Skipped: 0

Total 51

18 to 30

31 to 40

41 to 50

51 to 60

60 or over

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

18 to 30

31 to 40

41 to 50

51 to 60

60 or over

Q2 Please indicate in which municipalityyou live:

Answered: 51 Skipped: 0

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11.76% 6

9.80% 5

23.53% 12

3.92% 2

9.80% 5

0.00% 0

3.92% 2

3.92% 2

1.96% 1

Blooming GroveTownship

DelawareTownship

DingmanTownship

Greene Township

LackawaxenTownship

Lehman Township

MatamorasBorough

Milford Borough

MilfordTownship

PalmyraTownship

Porter Township

ShoholaTownship

WestfallTownship

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Blooming Grove Township

Delaware Township

Dingman Township

Greene Township

Lackawaxen Township

Lehman Township

Matamoras Borough

Milford Borough

Milford Township

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11.76% 6

3.92% 2

13.73% 7

1.96% 1

Total 51

Palmyra Township

Porter Township

Shohola Township

Westfall Township

0.00% 0

10.00% 5

8.00% 4

32.00% 16

50.00% 25

Q3 How long have you lived here?Answered: 50 Skipped: 1

Total 50

Less than 1year

1 to 5 years

6 to 9 years

10 to 19 years

20 years ormore

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Less than 1 year

1 to 5 years

6 to 9 years

10 to 19 years

20 years or more

Q4 Do you own or rent your place ofresidence?


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96.08% 49

3.92% 2

Total 51

Own

Rent

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


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Rent

Q5 What is your zip code?Answered: 49 Skipped: 2

# Responses Date

1 see answer #2 above 4/21/2017 8:01 PM

2 18464 4/15/2017 7:27 PM

3 18328 3/21/2017 7:56 AM

4 18337 3/13/2017 6:47 PM

5 18428 3/10/2017 2:34 PM

6 18458 2/24/2017 9:05 PM

7 18458 2/21/2017 4:23 PM

8 18458 2/21/2017 2:29 PM

9 18337 12/7/2016 5:18 PM

10 18426 11/30/2016 7:15 AM

11 18337 11/24/2016 5:01 AM

12 18337 11/21/2016 1:18 PM

13 18337 11/19/2016 8:56 AM

14 18337 11/18/2016 7:45 PM

15 18337 11/18/2016 4:37 PM

16 18337 11/18/2016 2:32 PM

17 18337 11/14/2016 12:27 PM

18 18336 11/7/2016 5:44 PM

19 18428 11/1/2016 3:26 PM

20 18458 10/27/2016 10:34 AM

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22 18337 10/25/2016 9:48 PM

23 18458 10/25/2016 10:30 AM

24 18337 10/25/2016 10:05 AM

25 18428 10/21/2016 4:44 PM

26 18426 10/21/2016 10:17 AM

27 18428 10/21/2016 9:30 AM

28 18428 10/20/2016 11:28 PM

29 18337 10/20/2016 3:23 PM

30 18428 10/19/2016 4:04 PM

31 18337 10/19/2016 12:13 PM

32 18336 10/19/2016 9:00 AM

33 18428 10/18/2016 7:16 PM

34 18426 10/18/2016 5:25 PM

35 18428 10/18/2016 3:44 PM

36 18426 10/18/2016 9:15 AM

37 18328 10/18/2016 8:40 AM

38 18428 10/17/2016 5:54 PM

39 18328 10/14/2016 6:46 PM

40 18458 10/12/2016 5:15 PM

41 18337 10/5/2016 1:58 PM

42 18458 10/4/2016 12:00 PM

43 18428 10/3/2016 9:03 PM

44 18428 10/1/2016 5:49 PM

45 18464 10/1/2016 11:22 AM

46 18328 10/1/2016 9:55 AM

47 18428 10/1/2016 8:14 AM

48 18428 9/23/2016 12:32 AM

49 18458 9/22/2016 4:29 PM

Q6 What is your home address? (optional,will be kept confidential - only used toidentify localized hazard areas such as

flooding)Answered: 22 Skipped: 29

# Responses Date

1 159 Seneca Trail 3/21/2017 7:56 AM

2 1010 towpath rd 3/10/2017 2:34 PM

3 104Maple Park Dr 2/24/2017 9:05 PM

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alison.miskiman

Rectangle

4 570 Twin Lakes Rd 2/21/2017 2:29 PM

5 147 Cabin Road, Milford PA 12/7/2016 5:18 PM

6 404 Gold Key Road Milford,PA 11/24/2016 5:01 AM

7 110 Millcreek Ct, Milford 11/21/2016 1:18 PM

8 Gold Key Lake 11/19/2016 8:56 AM

9 Primrose Lane 11/18/2016 7:45 PM

10 127 Juniper Drive, Dingman Twp. 11/18/2016 4:37 PM

11 147 weber road 11/18/2016 2:32 PM

12 115 Walker Lake Rd 10/27/2016 10:34 AM

13 306 Rambling Way, Milford 10/25/2016 9:48 PM

14 119 Nitche RD 10/25/2016 10:30 AM

15 425 Mountain Spring Avenue, Hawley, PA 10/21/2016 4:44 PM

16 142 N. Evergreen Drive Greentown 18426 10/21/2016 10:17 AM

17 104 Bush circle 10/18/2016 9:15 AM

18 150 Walker Lake Road Shohola PA 10/4/2016 12:00 PM

19 124 Lincoln Drive, Hemlock Farms 10/1/2016 5:49 PM

20 101 Ridge Road, Lords Valley, pa 10/1/2016 8:14 AM

21 127 Blueridge Lane 9/23/2016 12:32 AM

22 117 Cheyenne Rd. Shohola, PA 9/22/2016 4:29 PM

Q7 Rank how prepared you feel you andyour household are for natural disaster

events likely to occur within yourmunicipality. Rank on a scale of 1 to 5, with

5 representing the most prepared.Answered: 39 Skipped: 12

1 (least)

2

3

4

5 (Most)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

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Rectangle

2.56% 1

10.26% 4

43.59% 17

33.33% 13

10.26% 4

Total 39


1 (least)

2

3

4

5 (Most)

35.90% 14

Q8 In what ways do you believe you areprepared for a natural disaster that mayoccur within your municipality? (Please

check all that apply)Answered: 39 Skipped: 12

I have takenprecautionar...

I have apreparedness...

I haveidentified t...

I have apersonal fam...

I have atleast two...

I haveinsurance...

I havereceived...

I have usedlocal news o...

I haverecieved...

I haveattended...

Other (pleasespecify)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


I have taken precautionary measures to protect my property though retrofits or when constructed

7 / 27


53.85% 21

41.03% 16

28.21% 11

61.54% 24

43.59% 17

41.03% 16

66.67% 26

15.38% 6

30.77% 12

7.69% 3

Total Respondents: 39

# Other (please specify) Date

1 Have a gun & know how to use it 10/26/2016 11:55 AM

2 We have movable flood protection stocked around our property 10/21/2016 4:50 PM

3 Member of Pike LEPC & Tafton FC 10/21/2016 10:22 AM

I have a preparedness kit consisting of basic supplies and materials for my family and myself

I have identified the location of the nearest severe weather shelter

I have a personal family emergency preparedness plan, and have discussed it with my family and others for whom I have responsibility

I have at least two methods for receiving emergency notifications and for information during severe weather or other potential emergency situations

I have insurance policies to cover losses from specific risks (e.g. flood insurance)

I have received emergency preparedness information from a government source (e.g., federal, state, or local emergency management)

I have used local news or other media to obtain information

I have recieved information from schools and other academic institutions

I have attended meetings that have dealt with disaster preparedness

Other (please specify)

Q9 In the past 10 years, which of thefollowing types of disasters have you or

someone in your household experienced, orsustained damage as a result of, and how

concerned are you about the followingnatural hazards impacting the area,

within Pike County? (In the first columnindicate if you have experienced the hazard,

then indicate your level of concern).Answered: 40 Skipped: 11

Drought

8 / 27


Earthquake

Flooding -Property

Flooding -Basement

Flooding - 1stFloor

9 / 27


Flooding -above 1st Floor

Flooding -Street

Hurricane,Tropical Sto...

Pandemic

Tornado,Windstorm

10 / 27


Winter Storm

Dam Failure

Drowning

EnvironmentalHazards (fix...

11 / 27


Nuclear

Terrorism

Transportation

Urban Fire andExplosion

12 / 27


46.88%15

25.00%8

43.75%14

21.88%7

0.00%0

32

10.71%3

78.57%22

14.29%4

3.57%1

0.00%0

28

28.13%9

46.88%15

28.13%9

9.38%3

9.38%3

32

39.39%13

39.39%13

33.33%11

6.06%2

9.09%3

33

7.14%2

85.71%24

7.14%2

0.00%0

3.57%1

28

0.00%0

92.59%25

3.70%1

0.00%0

3.70%1

27

21.88%7

43.75%14

28.13%9

15.63%5

6.25%2

32

64.86%24

10.81%4

32.43%12

24.32%9

13.51%5

37

3.70%1

44.44%12

44.44%12

0.00%0

7.41%2

27

33.33%11

12.12%4

48.48%16

21.21%7

9.09%3

33

65.79%25

0.00%0

52.63%20

18.42%7

10.53%4

38

3.57%1

71.43%20

17.86%5

7.14%2

3.57%1

28

0.00%0

72.00%18

24.00%6

0.00%0

4.00%1

25

Have Experienced Not Concerned Somewhat Concerned Very Concerned

Extremely Concerned

UtilityInterruption

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

HaveExperienced

NotConcerned

SomewhatConcerned

VeryConcerned

ExtremelyConcerned

TotalRespondents

Drought

Earthquake

Flooding - Property

Flooding - Basement

Flooding - 1st Floor

Flooding - above 1st Floor

Flooding - Street

Hurricane, Tropical Storm, Nor'Easter

Pandemic

Tornado, Windstorm

Winter Storm

Dam Failure

Drowning

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10.71%3

35.71%10

32.14%9

25.00%7

3.57%1

28

0.00%0

59.26%16

29.63%8

11.11%3

0.00%0

27

0.00%0

25.93%7

33.33%9

29.63%8

11.11%3

27

11.54%3

34.62%9

34.62%9

30.77%8

0.00%0

26

0.00%0

40.74%11

40.74%11

14.81%4

3.70%1

27

60.00%24

10.00%4

40.00%16

20.00%8

25.00%10

40

Environmental Hazards (fixed site, in-transit)

Nuclear

Terrorism

Transportation

Urban Fire and Explosion

Utility Interruption

Q10 Of the information sources below,please identify the top three (3) that areMOST EFFECTIVE in providing you with

information to make your home safer andbetter able to withstand the impact of

natural disaster events.Answered: 40 Skipped: 11

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Newspaper

County/Municipal Website

County/Municipal E-Mail

Police, Fire,EMS, 9-1-1

Telephone Book

InformationalBrochures

PublicMeetings,...

Schools

TV News

TV Advertising

Radio News

RadioAdvertisements

OutdoorAdvertisements

Internet

FireDepartment/E...

AcademicInstitutions

Books

Public Library

Other (pleasespecify)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

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20.00% 8

30.00% 12

20.00% 8

25.00% 10

0.00% 0

5.00% 2

27.50% 11

2.50% 1

42.50% 17

5.00% 2

32.50% 13

2.50% 1

2.50% 1

52.50% 21

20.00% 8

2.50% 1

0.00% 0

0.00% 0

7.50% 3


# Other (please specify) Date

1 Text Alerts 10/25/2016 10:41 AM

2 There is nothing available 10/18/2016 8:45 AM

3 texts 10/4/2016 12:03 PM


Newspaper

County/Municipal Website

County/Municipal E-Mail

Police, Fire, EMS, 9-1-1

Telephone Book

Informational Brochures

Public Meetings, Workshops, or Public Awareness Events

Schools

TV News

TV Advertising

Radio News

Radio Advertisements

Outdoor Advertisements

Internet

Fire Department/EMS Agency

Academic Institutions

Books

Public Library

Other (please specify)

Q11 To the best of your knowledge is yourproperty located in a designated

floodplain?Answered: 40 Skipped: 11

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0.00% 0

85.00% 34

15.00% 6

Total 40

Yes

No

Not Sure

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

Not Sure

7.50% 3

92.50% 37

Q12 Do you have flood insurance?Answered: 40 Skipped: 11

Total 40

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

Q13 If you do NOT have flood insurance,what is the primary reason?


17 / 27


24.32% 9

54.05% 20

8.11% 3

5.41% 2

2.70% 1

5.41% 2

Total 37

I don't needit/my proper...

Don't needit/located o...

It is tooexpensive

Not familiarwith it/don'...

Insurancecompany will...

I believe thatmy homeowner...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


I don't need it/my property has never flooded

Don't need it/located on high ground

It is too expensive

Not familiar with it/don't know about it

Insurance company will not provide

I believe that my homeowners insurance will cover me

Q14 Do you or did you have problemsgetting homeowners/renters insurance due

to risks from natural hazards?Answered: 40 Skipped: 11

18 / 27


5.00% 2

95.00% 38

Total 40

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

Q15 If you answered "yes" to the previousquestion, please identify the natural hazard

risk that caused you to have problemsobtaining homeowners/renters insurance.


# Responses Date

1 Woods 2/24/2017 9:08 PM

Q16 Did you consider the impact a naturaldisaster could have on your home beforeyou purchased/moved into your home?


Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

19 / 27


42.11% 16

57.89% 22

Total 38


Yes

No

5.26% 2

39.47% 15

55.26% 21

Q17 Was the presence of a natural hazardrisk zone (for example, flood zone)

disclosed to you by a real estate agent,seller, or landlord before you

purchased/moved into your home?Answered: 38 Skipped: 13

Total 38

Yes

No

Not Applicable

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

Not Applicable

Q18 Would the disclosure of this type ofinformation influence your decision to

purchase/move into a home?Answered: 38 Skipped: 13

20 / 27


81.58% 31

7.89% 3

10.53% 4

Total 38

Yes

No

Not sure

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

Not sure

Q19 How much money would you be willingto spend on your current home to helpprotect it from the impacts of potential

future natural disasters within ourcommunity? Examples are: Elevating aflood-prone home; elevating utilities in

flood-prone basements; strengthening yourroof, siding, doors or windows to withstandhigh winds; removing threatening trees or

branches.Answered: 38 Skipped: 13

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7.89% 3

18.42% 7

18.42% 7

5.26% 2

2.63% 1

47.37% 18

Total 38

Over $10,000

Between $5,000and $9,999

Between $1,000and $4,999

Less than$1,000

Nothing

Don't know

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Over $10,000

Between $5,000 and $9,999

Between $1,000 and $4,999

Less than $1,000

Nothing

Don't know

Q20 Which, if any incentives would motivateyou to spend money on protecting your

home from the possible impacts of a naturaldisaster? (such as lower interest rates,

grant funding, waivers, etc.)Answered: 23 Skipped: 28

# Responses Date

1 Grant funding 3/21/2017 8:02 AM

2 Grant funding 2/24/2017 9:11 PM

3 Waivers 2/21/2017 4:27 PM

4 Tax credits 2/21/2017 2:33 PM

5 grant funding, low interest rates 11/24/2016 5:14 AM

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6 grant funding, property tax relief 11/21/2016 1:24 PM

7 Any type of incentives that would be offered I would surely look into. 11/19/2016 9:23 AM

8 Discounts or rebates from the local utilities and/or governments 11/18/2016 7:52 PM

9 Would have to be a very low interest loan, don't live in a flood zone. 11/18/2016 4:50 PM

10 Grants and waivers 11/18/2016 2:37 PM

11 Grants, tax credits 11/14/2016 12:38 PM

12 grant money, rebates, lower taxes 10/25/2016 10:01 PM

13 Neighbors could solve some of my worries, and a grant to cover tree removal would be helpful for my property. I live atpoverty level and can't afford it.

10/21/2016 4:55 PM

14 Grant funding for solar/alt power sources 10/21/2016 10:26 AM

15 free grants 10/20/2016 11:36 PM

16 Tax Breaks 10/19/2016 4:09 PM

17 Grants 10/18/2016 8:48 AM

18 rebates, tax incentives 10/17/2016 6:02 PM

19 Tax rebates or discount on insurance 10/14/2016 7:02 PM

20 grant funding 10/5/2016 2:22 PM

21 financial programs to provide money to make improvements 10/4/2016 12:05 PM

22 All of the above 10/3/2016 9:18 PM

23 Grants, community-wide plan, low interest loan 10/1/2016 5:59 PM

Q21 If your property were located in adesignated "high hazard" area, or had

received repeated damages from a naturaldisaster event, would you consider a

"buyout", "elevation" of the structure, or"relocation"?This is for research purposesonly. This is not a guarantee of any formal

offer or intent of any future offer by anyentity of any municipal, county, state or

federal government.Answered: 37 Skipped: 14

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56.76% 21

10.81% 4

32.43% 12

Total 37

Yes

No

Not sure

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

Not sure

Q22 What types of projects do you believelocal, county, state or federal government

agencies could be doing in order to reducethe damage and disruption of natural

disasters in Pike County? Select your topthree choices


24 / 27


36.84%14

68.42%26

81.58%31

15.79% 6

44.74%17

50.00%19

23.68% 9

52.63%20

55.26%21

44.74%17

Retrofit andstrengthen...

Retrofitinfrastructu...

Work onimproving th...

Install orimprove...

Replaceinadequate o...

Strengthencodes,...

Buy out floodprone...

Informproperty own...

Provide betterinformation...

Assistvulnerable...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Retrofit and strengthen essential facilities such as police, schools, hospitals

Retrofit infrastructure, such as elevating roadways and improving drainage systems

Work on improving the damage resistance of utilities (electricity, communications, water/wstewater facilities etc.)

Install or improve protective structures, such as floodwalls or levees

Replace inadequate or vulnerable bridges and causeways

Strengthen codes, ordinances and plans to require higher hazard risk management standards and/or provide greater control over development inhigh hazard areas

Buy out flood prone properties and maintain as open-space

Inform property owners of ways they can mitigate damage to their properties

Provide better information about hazard risks and high-hazard areas

Assist vulnerable property owners with securing funding to mitigate their properties

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Q23 Please list any additional types ofprojects you believe local, county, state or

federal government agencies could bedoing in order to reduce the damage and

disruption of natural disastersin Pike County?


# Responses Date

1 END FRACKING 11/21/2016 1:24 PM

2 Free classes for residents 11/18/2016 7:52 PM

3 Stop policies (including disaster funding) that encourage and reward building and rebuilding in high hazard areas. 11/14/2016 12:38 PM

4 Get PCP&L to take the area seriously. Get a second delivery line so power can be rerouted. Straighten out the fallingpoles along 209. Trim back trees. Have repair crews ready for immediate action.

10/26/2016 12:01 PM

5 Simple road maintenance, cleaning ditches, maintaining culverts 10/21/2016 4:55 PM

6 None. Here, the problem is a lack of information/communication 10/18/2016 8:48 AM

7 Keep an eye on the Delaware River from up-river hazards 10/5/2016 2:22 PM

Q24 Do you feel that climate change iscontributing to the frequency or impact of

natural disaster events or infectiousdiseases (i.e. hurricanes/flooding; heavy

snow/ice; Lyme or Zika, etc.)?Answered: 38 Skipped: 13

26 / 27


52.63% 20

10.53% 4

34.21% 13

2.63% 1

Total 38

# If yes, please explain Date

1 Why would I have to explain what science has proven? 11/30/2016 7:21 AM

Yes

No

Not Sure

If yes, pleaseexplain

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

Not Sure

If yes, please explain

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APPENDIX F: ADOPTION RESOLUTIONS

Pike County Hazard Mitigation Plan F-1June 2017

APPENDIX F. ADOPTION RESOLUTIONSCounty and municipal adoption resolutions will be included in this section upon receipt of the FederalEmergency Management Agency (FEMA) Approval Pending Adoption (APA) status. Please refer to Section 8for additional information on plan adoption procedures.

APPENDIX G: MITIGATION ACTION WORKSHEETS

Pike County Hazard Mitigation Plan G-1June 2017

APPENDIX G. MITIGATION ACTION WORKSHEETS

Appendix G includes an example blank mitigation action worksheet and completed mitigation action worksheetsthat document the updated mitigation strategy for Pike County and all municipalities. Refer to Section 6 formore details regarding the mitigation strategy.

Mitigation Action Worksheet

Municipality(ies): Action

Action Number:

Location (address, lat/long)

Mitigation Technique Category

Hazard(s) Addressed

Priority (High, Medium, Low)

Estimated Cost

Potential Funding Streams

Timeline

Lead Agency/Department

Support Agency(ies)/Department(s)

Project Point of Contact

Name

Title

Agency/Department

Phone

E-mail



Mitigation Technique Category

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

Structure and Infrastructure Project (SIP) – These actions involve (1) modifying existingstructures and infrastructure to protect them from a hazard, or (2) removing them from a hazardarea. This could apply to public or private structures as well as critical facilities andinfrastructure. This type of action also includes projects to construct manmade structures toreduce the impact of hazards.

Natural Systems Protection (NSP) – These are actions that minimize damage and losses, and alsopreserve 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. Theseactions may also include participation in national programs, such as StormReady and FirewiseCommunities.

Costs

If an estimated cost is known, please provide or use the following ranges:Low = < $10,000 Medium = $10,000 to $100,000 High = > $100,000

If costs have not been estimated, please use the following categories: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 the project would have to be spreadover multiple years.

High Would require an increase in revenue via an alternative source (i.e., bonds, grants,fee increases) to implement. Existing funding levels are not adequate to cover thecosts of the proposed project.

Timeline Short = 1 to 5 years Long-Term= 5 years or greaterOG = On-going program DOF = Depending on funding





Pike CountySupport the mitigation of vulnerable structures via retrofit (e.g.elevation, flood-proofing) or acquisition/relocation to protect themfrom future damage; repetitive loss and severe repetitive lossproperties should be a priority, when applicable.

Action Number:PC-01

Location (address, lat/long) Countywide

Mitigation Technique Category SIP

Hazard(s) Addressed Flood

Priority (High, Medium, Low) High

Estimated Cost High

Potential Funding Streams FEMA HMA and local budget or property owner cost share ifapplicable

Timeline On-going; Long-term for project implementation (DOF)

Lead Agency/Department County/Municipal engineering


PEMA and FEMA


Name

Title County Engineering

Agency/Department County Engineering

Phone

E-mail





Pike County Work with partner organizations to develop informational releasesabout hazard mitigation for newspapers, websites, circulars, andproperty owners’ association newsletters.Action Number:

PC-02


Mitigation Technique Category EAP

Hazard(s) Addressed All hazards

Priority (High, Medium, Low) Low

Estimated Cost Low

Potential Funding Streams FEMA HMA; Local budgets

Timeline Short (DOF)

Lead Agency/Department Pike County Office of Community Planning


Pike County Emergency Management Agency


Name Michael Mrozinski

Title Director

Agency/Department Pike County Office of Community Planning

Phone 570-296-3500

E-mail [email protected]





Pike County and all municipalitiesMaintain compliance with and good standing in the NFIP, includingadoption and enforcement of floodplain management requirements(e.g., regulating all new and substantially improved construction inspecial-hazard flood areas), floodplain identification and mapping, andflood insurance outreach to the community. Further meet and/orexceed the minimum NFIP standards and criteria through thefollowing NFIP-related continued compliance actions identified insubsequent initiatives.

Action Number:PC-03


Mitigation Technique Category LPR



Estimated Cost Medium-Low

Potential Funding Streams Local budget

Timeline Ongoing

Lead Agency/Department Local NFIP Floodplain Administrators


Pike County Conservation District, PEMA, ISO, FEMA


Name Sally J. Corrigan

Title Executive Director

Agency/Department Pike County Conservation District

Phone 570-226-8220






Pike County and all municipalitiesPromote or adopt higher regulatory and zoning standards to managehazard risk; specifically, through updates to the building codes, floodordinances, and subdivision and land development ordinances. Goalsof increased standards are to ensure new buildings and infrastructureare discouraged or prohibited in high-hazard areas in theirjurisdiction.

Action Number:PC-04







Timeline Ongoing

Lead Agency/Department Pike County Conservation District and local NFIP FloodplainAdministrators


PEMA, ISO, FEMA





Phone 570-226-8220






Pike CountyIncrease awareness of and participation in FEMA’s Community RatingSystem (CRS) Program.Action Number:

PC-05




Priority (High, Medium, Low) Medium

Estimated Cost Medium





Pike County Conservation District, Pike County EMA



Title Director


Phone 570-296-3500






Pike County Pike County EMA will work with electric distribution companies toimplement an annual tree-trimming program to minimize stormdamage.Action Number:

PC-06



Hazard(s) Addressed Utility Interruption; Hurricane/Tropical Storm, Winter Storm,Tornado/Windstorm


Estimated Cost Low



Lead Agency/Department Pike County Emergency Management Agency


County/Municipal elected officials; Electric utility companies


Name Tim Knapp

Title Director

Agency/Department Pike County Emergency Management Agency

Phone 570-296-6714






Pike CountyExplore the creation of a Pike County Health Department

Action Number:PC-07



Hazard(s) Addressed Pandemic


Estimated Cost Low-Medium



Lead Agency/Department Pike County Office of Community Planning/Pike County Office ofEmergency Management



Name Michael Mrozinski and Tim Knapp

Title Directors

Agency/DepartmentPike County Office of Community Planning and Pike CountyEmergency Management Agency

Phone 570-296-3500 and 570-296-6714

E-mail [email protected] and [email protected]





Pike CountyAssess and update emergency operations center equipment toimprove communication. Targeted needs include: Generators,Training ApparatusCommunications

Action Number:PC-08


Mitigation Technique Category EAP, SIP

Hazard(s) Addressed All



Potential Funding Streams FEMA HMGP and PDM; Local budget

Timeline Ongoing



PEMA


Name Tim Knapp

Title Director


Phone 570-296-6714






Pike County and municipalitiesEnsure continuity of operations at critical facilities and infrastructure.Options may include purchase and install generators.Action Number:

PC-09





Estimated Cost Medium-High

Potential Funding Streams Emergency management grants; FEMA HMA (PDM, HMGP); Localbudget

Timeline Ongoing

Lead Agency/Department Pike County Office of Emergency Management


Municipal Emergency Management Coordinators


Name Tim Knapp

Title Director


Phone 570-296-6714






Pike County Work with County and power companies to identify roads within themunicipality considered “critical;” these would be the first priority forclearing after an event involving downed power lines.Action Number:

PC-10



Hazard(s) Addressed Hurricane/Tropical Storm/Nor’Easter, Tornado and Windstorm,Winter Storm, Flood, Utility Interruption







Pike County Planning, Pike County Road Task Force, Municipal PublicWorks Departments; Local Power Companies


Name Tim Knapp

Title Director


Phone 570-296-6714






Pike County Work with PEMA and PA DEP to obtain an updated list of dams andownership; work with Silver Jackets to assist private dam owners andthe financial hardship of maintenance.Action Number:

PC-11


Mitigation Technique Category LPR, SIP

Hazard(s) Addressed Hurricane/Tropical Storm/Nor’Easter, Tornado and Windstorm,Winter Storm, Flood







Pike County Office of Community Planning, PEMA, PADEP


Name Tim Knapp

Title Director


Phone 570-296-6714






Pike County and municipalitiesInstall dry hydrants

Action Number:PC-12










Municipalities


Name Tim Knapp

Title Director


Phone 570-296-6714






Pike CountyIdentify and monitor transportation routes of hazardous materials.Establish a communication chain between rail and Fire Departmentsregarding transport of spent fuel rods.Interstate 84 and rail lines

Action Number:PC-13

Location (address, lat/long) Transportation routes throughout the county


Hazard(s) Addressed Environmental hazards


Estimated Cost High

Potential Funding Streams Local budget; Emergency Management grants; State funding

Timeline Ongoing



PennDOT; municipalities


Name Tim Knapp

Title Director


Phone 570-296-6714






Pike County Work with PennDOT to implement transportation upgrades to roadswith high flooding vulnerability. Projects could include culvertenhancement, culvert replacement, and road elevation.Action Number:

PC-14





Estimated Cost High

Potential Funding Streams FEMA HMA; State; local

Timeline Ongoing



PennDOT; Pike County EMA



Title Director


Phone (570)296-3500






Pike CountyWork with PennDOT and the National Park Service to utilize beet juiceto supplement brine/salt to treat roads during winter conditionsAction Number:

PC-15


Mitigation Technique Category NSP

Hazard(s) Addressed Environmental hazards, Winter Storm



Potential Funding Streams State, Local

Timeline Long (DOF)

Lead Agency/Department Pike County Road Task Force


Municipalities; PennDOT; National Park Service


Name

Title

Agency/Department Pike County Road Task Force

Phone

E-mail





Pike County Purchase Radiac Meters (e.g., UltraRadiac – Personal RadiationMonitor) and thermal detectors for when Fire Department respondsto rail incidentsAction Number:

PC-16



Hazard(s) Addressed Environmental hazards


Estimated Cost High

Potential Funding Streams Emergency management grants; local

Timeline Long (DOF)



Municipalities/Fire Departments


Name Tim Knapp

Title Director


Phone 570-296-6714






Pike CountyImplement debris-flow projects, including slope stabilization, energydissipation, or vegetative plantings.Action Number:

PC-17


Mitigation Technique Category SIP, NSP

Hazard(s) Addressed Landside, Earthquake


Estimated Cost High-Medium

Potential Funding Streams FEMA HMA

Timeline Ongoing

Lead Agency/Department Pike County Conservation District


Municipalities; PennDOT





Phone 570-226-8220






Pike CountyImplement stormwater management projects to facilitate stormwaterflow during severe storms.Action Number:

PC-18


Mitigation Technique Category SIP, NSP



Estimated Cost High

Potential Funding Streams FEMA HMA; local

Timeline Ongoing



PennDOT; municipalities





Phone 570-226-8220






Pike CountyPike County to work with the National Park Service to discuss areasthat are in need of stream clearingAction Number:

PC-19






Potential Funding Streams National Park Service; Local

Timeline Ongoing



National Park Service; Municipalities





Phone 570-226-8220






Pike County Continue to use and improve GIS capability to identify and prioritizehazards and critical infrastructure for mitigation, as well as areastargeted for potential new development.Action Number:

PC-20






Potential Funding Streams Local; Emergency Management grants

Timeline Ongoing






Title Director


Phone 570-296-3500






Pike County Explore development of an outreach effort which includes a modelordinance to require boat washing to prevent the spread of aquaticinvasive speciesAction Number:

PC-21



Hazard(s) Addressed Invasive Species



Potential Funding Streams Local

Timeline Long (DOF)



Municipalities





Phone 570-226-8220






Pike CountyPurchase and install boat washing stations to help prevent the spreadof aquatic invasive speciesAction Number:

PC-22


Mitigation Technique Category NSP

Hazard(s) Addressed Invasive Species




Timeline Long (DOF)



Wallenpaupack Watershed Management District, National ParkService





Phone 570-226-8220






Pike CountyProvide training to local NFIP Floodplain Administrators to potentiallyinclude Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) course.Action Number:

PC-23


Mitigation Technique Category LPR, EAP



Estimated Cost Low



Lead Agency/Department Pike County Office of Community Planning and Pike CountyConservation District


NFIP Floodplain Administrators


Name Michael Mrozinski and Sally J. Corrigan

Title Director and Executive Director

Agency/Department Pike County Office of Community Planning and Conservation District

Phone 570-296-3500 570-226-8220

[email protected]@pikepa.org





Pike CountyPike County EMA to continue working with Pocono EnvironmentalEducation Center and municipalities to participate in Firewise.Action Number:

PC-24


Mitigation Technique Category EAP, LPR, NSP

Hazard(s) Addressed Wildfire


Estimated Cost Low





Pocono Environmental Education Center


Name Tim Knapp

Title Director


Phone 570-296-6714






Pike County Continue groundwater level monitoring through at least 2018 toassess potable groundwater levels providing 10 years of data fordrought trigger analysis.Action Number:

PC-25



Hazard(s) Addressed Drought


Estimated Cost High

Potential Funding Streams Existing grant

Timeline Ongoing







Phone 570-226-8220






Pike County and municipalities Continue activities of the Pike County Road Task Force to addressemergency preparedness, winter preparedness, and coordination ofwinter operations with school district officialsAction Number:

PC-26


Mitigation Technique Category LPR. EAP



Estimated Cost Low


Timeline Ongoing

Lead Agency/Department Pike County Road Task Force; Municipal officials



Name

Title

Agency/Department Pike County Road Task Force

Phone

E-mail





Pike County Utilize the County's Marcellus Shale task force to prepare for andeducate municipalities about updating ordinances and properpermitting for Marcellus Shale gas wellsAction Number:

PC-27







Timeline Long (DOF)



Pike County Conservation District



Title Director


Phone 570-296-3500






Pike CountyCoordinate with the National Weather Service to hold an educationalseminar regarding lightning safetyAction Number:

PC-28



Hazard(s) Addressed Lightning


Estimated Cost Low





National Weather Service


Name Tim Knapp

Title Director


Phone 570-296-6714






Pike CountyDevelop a County Task Force to identify ways to incentivize volunteerfire fighting, address equipment and facility upgrades, providetraining opportunities for emergency service providers, and upgradeEMS service in eastern and central areas of Pike County

Action Number:PC-29





Estimated Cost Low






Name Tim Knapp

Title Director


Phone 570-296-6714






Pike County Work with watershed associations and municipal officials tocoordinate water conservation and sewage management programs inlocal communities.Action Number:

PC-30



Hazard(s) Addressed Drought


Estimated Cost Low


Timeline Ongoing

Lead Agency/Department Pike County Emergency Management Agency and ConservationDistrict



Name Sally J. Corrigan and Tim Knapp

Title Executive Director and Director

Agency/DepartmentPike County Conservation District and Pike County EmergencyManagement Agency

Phone 570-226-8220 and 570-296-6714






Pike County Work recreation amenities to develop educational materials regardingthe risk of drowning to distribute to resorts, hotels, and other vacationareasAction Number:

PC-31



Hazard(s) Addressed Drowning


Estimated Cost Low



Lead Agency/Department Pike County Office of Community Planning and EmergencyManagement Agency


PA Fish & Boat Commission, National Park Service


Name Sally J. Corrigan and Tim Knapp

Title Executive Director and Director

Agency/DepartmentPike County Conservation District and Pike County EmergencyManagement Agency

Phone 570-226-8220 and 570-296-6714






Pike CountyPike County to continue working with USDA Natural ResourcesConservation Service to design and rehabilitate Kintz Creek Dam.Action Number:

PC-32



Hazard(s) Addressed Dam Failure


Estimated Cost High

Potential Funding Streams Federal

Timeline Ongoing



USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service


Name Tim Knapp

Title Director


Phone 570-296-6714






Pike CountyPike County EMA to continue to work with the three school districtson the following:1. Annual review of emergency action plans and disaster responseplans2. Conduct audits and ensure adequate back-power and watercontingencies are in place so they may serve as shelters

Action Number:PC-33





Estimated Cost Low


Timeline Ongoing




Name Tim Knapp

Title Director


Phone 570-296-6714






Pike CountyCounty to work with municipalities to develop databases to trackdevelopment in the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA).Action Number:

PC-34



Hazard(s) Addressed Flood, Severe Storm, Hurricane/Tropical Storm, Nor’Easter


Estimated Cost Low


Timeline Long (DOF)





Title Director


Phone 570-296-3500






Pike CountyHold a workshop to educate and train municipalities about annualFEMA funding sources and the grant application process.Action Number:

PC-35



Hazard(s) Addressed All natural hazards


Estimated Cost Low








Title Director


Phone 570-296-3500






Pike CountyWork with Westfall Township, Matamoras Borough and MilfordBorough to map stormwater facilities, infrastructure, and conveyancesystems including pipe sizes, inlets, outlets, and integrate into GISsystem.

Action Number:PC-36

Location (address, lat/long) Westfall Township, Matamoras Borough, Milford Borough




Estimated Cost Low

Potential Funding Streams FEMA HMA; State, Local




Westfall Township, Matamoras Borough, Milford Borough



Title Director


Phone 570-296-3500






Pike County Complete education/outreach among local officials as to the benefitsof implementing the Phase II Countywide Stormwater ManagementPlan (Act 167 Plan)Action Number:

PC-37





Estimated Cost Low


Timeline Ongoing



Pike County Office of Community Planning





Phone 570-226-8220






Pike CountyIdentify and coordinate with appropriate partners and agencies toarrange for data collection of flood and structure data necessary toperform a level 2 HAZUS analysis for the next hazard mitigation planupdate. Building data may be collected as part of reassessment of PikeCounty properties. (i.e. Building Value, Lowest Floor Elevation,Building Type, Occupancy Type, Foundation Type, Number of Storiesand Square Footage).

Action Number:PC-38





Estimated Cost High

Potential Funding Streams FEMA PDM

Timeline Long (DOF)





Title Director


Phone 570-296-3500






Pike CountyConduct education and outreach on municipal stormwater systemsand potential impact to flooding/water quality.Action Number:

PC-39





Estimated Cost Low





Municipalities





Phone 570-226-8220






Pike CountyParticipate in emergency planning for applicable hazard andemergency response events. Specific types of planning relevant to theCounty and its municipalities include EAPs for dams, radiologicalemergency plans for nuclear incidents, winter preparedness plans,evacuation signage plans, Phase II Act 167 Stormwater ManagementPlan, and commodity flow studies. Additionally, other plans should bereviewed to ensure coordination with hazard mitigation planningtechniques.

Action Number:PC-40





Estimated Cost Low


Timeline Ongoing



Municipalities


Name Tim Knapp

Title Director


Phone 570-296-6714






Pike CountyPike County Office of Community Planning and applicable municipaloffices will review their comprehensive plans to ensure thatdesignated growth areas are not within high-hazard areas identified inthe HMP.

Action Number:PC-41





Estimated Cost Low


Timeline Ongoing



Municipal Supervisors



Title Director


Phone 570-296-3500






Pike CountyEncourage all critical government facilities to have COOP and COGplans and to begin implementing appropriate backup systems.Action Number:

PC-42





Estimated Cost Low

Potential Funding Streams Staff time, local budget

Timeline Ongoing

Lead Agency/Department Pike County Office of Community Planning and OES


Pike County EMA; Municipal Emergency Managers



Title Director


Phone 570-296-3500






Pike CountyHold annual meetings to ensure that mitigation, planning,preparedness, and response personnel are (1) cross-trained in eachother’s area of expertise, (2) aware of ongoing activities, and (3)fostering increased communication.

Action Number:PC-43





Estimated Cost Low


Timeline Ongoing



Municipalities


Name Tim Knapp

Title Director


Phone 570-296-6714






Pike CountyHold an education seminar and develop educational materialsregarding radon exposureAction Number:

PC-44



Hazard(s) Addressed Radon Exposure


Estimated Cost Low






Name Tim Knapp

Title Director


Phone 570-296-6714






Pike County Purchase and install weather station to capture meteorological dataand communicate to smart phones to utilize information duringresponse/recoveryAction Number:

PC-45





Estimated Cost Low

Potential Funding Streams National Weather Service, State, Local









Phone 570-226-8220






Pike CountyPike County EMA to work with PennDOT to purchase and installcameras on I-84 at the Greentown and Milford exitsAction Number:

PC-46






Potential Funding Streams State


Lead Agency/Department Pike County Emergency Management Agency – CountyPennDOT - State



Name Tim Knapp

Title Director


Phone 570-296-6714






Blooming Grove Continue activities of the Pike County Road Task Force to addressemergency preparedness, winter preparedness, and coordination ofwinter operations with school district officials.Action Number:

BG-01

Location (address, lat/long) Entire Township




Estimated Cost Low


Timeline Short

Lead Agency/Department Township Supervisor



Name Nick Mazza

Title Township Supervisor

Agency/Department

Phone 570-647-7113






Blooming GroveHemlock Farms Community Association encompasses 77% percent ofthe Township population. Repair and increase the level of protectionof Hemlock Dam on Hemlock Lake in Hemlock (increase to protect tothe 500-year flood event as per communication from the State).

Action Number:BG-02

Location (address, lat/long) Hemlock Farms Dam


Hazard(s) Addressed Flood, Hurricane/Tropical Storm, Nor’Easter


Estimated Cost High

Potential Funding Streams Federal, State

Timeline Short (depends on funding)



PADEP


Name Nick Mazza


Agency/Department

Phone 570-647-7113






Blooming GroveMadden Road Bridge that crosses York Creek requires work to ensuresafety:

Provide approach guide-rails and transitions Remove debris and sediment from stream bed Relocate beaver

Repair two areas of spalling under the bridge at eachabutment

Action Number:

BG-03

Location (address, lat/long) Madden Road crossing York Creek






Timeline Short

Lead Agency/Department Township Road Master



Name Chuck Rosemergy

Title Township Road Master

Agency/Department Township Road Department

Phone 570-775-6461

E-mail





Blooming GroveSupport the mitigation of vulnerable structures via retrofit (e.g.elevation, flood-proofing) or acquisition/relocation to protect themfrom future damage; repetitive loss and severe repetitive lossproperties will be a priority, when applicable.

Action Number:BG-04

Location (address, lat/long) Township




Estimated Cost High

Potential Funding Streams Federal, State, Local

Timeline Short




Name Nick Mazza


Agency/Department

Phone 570-647-7113






Blooming GroveEnhance the capacity of the current stormwater system in theHemlock Farms Community Association to reduce flooding.Action Number:

BG-05

Location (address, lat/long) Hemlock Farms Community Association




Estimated Cost High


Timeline Short (depending on funding)



Hemlock Farms Community Association


Name Nick Mazza


Agency/Department

Phone 570-647-7113






Blooming GroveTownship building is a designated Red-Cross shelter needs to beupgraded to include handicap bathrooms, showers, kitchen,technology upgrades to digitize records, and build a separate barn forstorage of mechanical equipment and supplies (e.g., cots, blankets,MREs). Purchase additional property to accommodate parking forTownship personnel, first-responders reporting to the Volunteer FireDepartment next to the Township building (also a designated shelter)and sheltering residents.

Action Number:

BG-06

Location (address, lat/long) 488 Route 739


Hazard(s) Addressed All Hazards


Estimated Cost High

Potential Funding Streams Federal, State, Local; LSA Grant (Gaming Commission)





Name Nick Mazza


Agency/Department

Phone 570-647-7113






Blooming GroveIdentify mechanisms to educate and inform Township residentsregarding CodeRED for example newsletters, link of Townshipwebsite to the County Emergency page, social media and othermethods of public communication.

Action Number:BG-07





Estimated Cost High






Name Nick Mazza


Agency/Department

Phone 570-647-7113






Blooming GroveUtilize the Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) when updating theComprehensive Master Plan; consider including hazard identification,hazard zones risk assessment information, and hazard mitigationgoals as identified in the HMP.

Action Number:BG-08





Estimated Cost Low


Timeline Short



Contracted Planning firm


Name Nick Mazza


Agency/Department

Phone 570-647-7113





Municipality(ies): ActionDelaware Township Conduct a feasibility study to size and correctly design a backup-

power system for the two buildings at Camp Akenac Recreation Halland Maintenance building (Township-owned). A cost proposal isbeing developed by engineers at this time. The building will be usedto provide a reception center and serve as a point of distribution forrelief supplies and all services in an event of a disaster; would provideredundancy and resiliency for the facilities on the other side of Town.The Township building and garage are currently capable but thiswould be an alternative location.

Incorporate into the Township Emergency Plan.

Dingmans’s Creek splits the Township in half and during flood andhurricane events residents cannot travel across the Town to accesscritical facilities; potentially isolated. 99% of the business corridor ison this side (north) of the Town.

Action Number:

DE-01

Location (address, lat/long) 119 Abbey Lane, Delaware




Estimated Cost $10,000

Potential Funding Streams FEMA HMGP

Timeline Short

Lead Agency/Department Township Administrator


Road Master and Emergency Management Coordinator


Name Krista Predmore

Title Township Administrator

Agency/Department

Phone






Delaware TownshipIdentify locations in the Township where emergency sirens should bestaged for all hazard emergency notification to residents andresponders.Action Number:

DE-02

Location (address, lat/long) Delaware Township






Timeline Short







Agency/Department

Phone





Municipality(ies): ActionDelaware Township Roads used to be interconnected but are no longer due to

maintenance and right of ways. Conduct a geospatial study to identifyroads that used to be connected that are needed to facilitateemergency service access to communities; and prioritizerehabilitation of these roads.

Examples:1. If Wild Acres Drive floods there is no access to Wild Acres exceptthrough another community 2.5 miles away over the mountain.Rehabilitate construction/emergency road and gate for emergencyvehicle access so could be used as needed

2. Tree fell on roadway access cut off 9 hours – 85% of people incommunity knows 1 way in and out which is this road.

Challenge – some private and state roadways

Previous Action #14 - Roads need to be rehabilitated for emergencyaccess

Action Number:

DE-03

Location (address, lat/long) Township-wide






Timeline Short







Agency/Department

Phone






Delaware TownshipThe bridge on Log and Twig Road is a Township road in a downstreaminundation area of a high hazard dam. If this road floods, populationgets cut off in Pocono Mountain Lake Estates sections 5, 6, 7(upstream) and impacts the ability to get into the other community itshares emergency access with.

Assess the bridge on Log and Twig Road’s current status; determine ifbridge can be mitigated to clear dam failure; and determine alternateroute for emergency access, rehabilitate the dam headwalls.

Action Number:

DE-04

Location (address, lat/long) Log and Twig Road, Delaware Township





Potential Funding Streams Federal, State,

Timeline Short







Agency/Department

Phone






Delaware Township Continue activities of the Pike County Road Task Force to addressemergency preparedness, winter preparedness, and coordination ofwinter operations with school district officials.Action Number:

DE-05





Estimated Cost Low


Timeline Short






Agency/Department

Phone






Delaware Township Ensure continuity of operations at Township critical facilities andcontinue to identify needs/gaps over time. This may include backuppower or staging equipment in the Township.Action Number:

DE-06










EMA Coordinator




Agency/Department

Phone






Delaware TownshipSupport the mitigation of vulnerable structures via retrofit (e.g.elevation, flood-proofing) or acquisition/relocation to protect themfrom future damage; repetitive loss and severe repetitive lossproperties will be a priority, when applicable.

Action Number:DE-07





Estimated Cost High


Timeline Short






Agency/Department

Phone






Dingman TownshipTunnel Road height and width restrictions prevent emergencyvehicles and plows to utilize the road. This road is also subject toflooding. The elevation of Interstate-84 would alleviate the accessissues.

Action Number:DI-01





Estimated Cost High

Potential Funding Streams PennDOT


Lead Agency/Department PennDOT


Township Supervisor


Name Dennis Brink

Title Supervisor

Agency/Department Dingman Township

Phone 570-296-8455






Dingman TownshipRattlesnake Bridge on Spring Brook Road, a single-lane bridge(County-owned), with weight limit; 50 houses may have limited accessto emergency services due to the weight restrictions causing anisolated population. Stormwater runoff on both sides have caused theabutments to the bridge to move on the sandy soils. Work with CountyEngineering to replace the bridge as a two-lane and realign as needed.

Action Number:

DI-02

Location (address, lat/long) Rattlesnake Bridge on Spring Brook Road




Estimated Cost High



Lead Agency/Department Pike County Engineering (County lead)Township Engineer (contracted) (Township lead)


Township Supervisor


Name Township Engineer

Title


Phone 570-296-8455






Dingman TownshipSupport the mitigation of vulnerable structures via retrofit (e.g.elevation, flood-proofing) or acquisition/relocation to protect themfrom future damage; repetitive loss and severe repetitive lossproperties will be a priority, when applicable.

Action Number:DI-03





Estimated Cost High






Name Township Supervisor

Title


Phone 570-296-8455






Dingman Township Continue activities of the Pike County Road Task Force to addressemergency preparedness, winter preparedness, and coordination ofwinter operations with school district officials.Action Number:

DI-04





Estimated Cost Low


Timeline Short




Name Township Supervisor

Title


Phone 570-296-8455






Dingman Township Expand the Dingman Township Volunteer Fire Department which isthe Township’s designated shelter and EMC office to include showersthat are ADA-compliant to take in more people during emergencies.Action Number:

DI-05

Location (address, lat/long) 680 Log Tavern Road




Estimated Cost High



Lead Agency/Department Emergency Manager Bill Mikulak



Name Bill Mikulak

Title EMA


Phone

E-mail





Dingman TownshipEnsure continuity of operations at Township critical facilities: Township Garage by installing a permanent generator, Municipal Office generator is old and requires an update; Fire House may need an upgrade

Action Number:DI-06

Location (address, lat/long) Township Garage is located at 118 Fisher Lane







Lead Agency/Department Emergency Manager Bill Mikulak



Name Bill Mikulak

Title EMA


Phone

E-mail





Greene Township Ensure the continuity of operations at critical facilities in theTownship. Purchase and install a generator at the Hemlock RoadChurch which serves as the Township shelter.Action Number:

G-01






Potential Funding Streams FEMA HMA with local match


Lead Agency/Department Emergency Management Coordinator



Name Allen Schiffler

Title Emergency Management Coordinator

Agency/Department

Phone 570-982-0129

E-mail





Greene Township Continue activities of the Pike County Road Task Force to addressemergency preparedness, winter preparedness, and coordination ofwinter operations with school district officials.Action Number:

G-02





Estimated Cost Low


Timeline Short

Lead Agency/Department Township Supervisors



Name Township Supervisors

Title

Agency/Department Greene Township

Phone 570-676-9325

E-mail





Greene TownshipInvestigate ways to mitigate flooding on Township roadwaysincluding Mountain View RoadAction Number:

G-03





Estimated Cost Low


Timeline Short





Title


Phone 570-676-9325

E-mail





Greene TownshipSupport the mitigation of vulnerable structures via retrofit (e.g.elevation, flood-proofing) or acquisition/relocation to protect themfrom future damage; repetitive loss and severe repetitive lossproperties will be a priority, when applicable.

Action Number:G-04





Estimated Cost High







Title


Phone 570-676-9325

E-mail





Greene TownshipIncrease capacity of pipes in the Township to reduce flooding

Action Number:G-05





Estimated Cost High





Pike County Conservation District



Title


Phone 570-676-9325

E-mail




Lackawaxen Township Continue activities of the Pike County Road Task Force to addressemergency preparedness, winter preparedness, and coordination ofwinter operations with school district officials.Action Number:

LA-1





Estimated Cost Low


Timeline Short

Lead Agency/Department EMA Coordinator



Name Bill Fallon

Title EMA Coordinator

Agency/Department Lackawaxen Township

Phone

E-mail




Lackawaxen TownshipSupport the mitigation of vulnerable structures via retrofit (e.g.elevation, flood-proofing) or acquisition/relocation to protect themfrom future damage; repetitive loss and severe repetitive lossproperties will be a priority, when applicable.

Action Number:LA-02





Estimated Cost High

Potential Funding Streams Federal (FEMA HMA), State, Local





Name Bill Fallon


Agency/Department Lackawaxen Township

Phone

E-mail





LackawaxenStabler Road entrance needs to be widened and engineering design isrequired to ensure the safety of vehicles. Currently the road is toonarrow and requires a 180-degree turn and with growing traffic this isa safety concern. If the road is closed due to downed trees orvehicular accidents, there is no alternate route for emergency servicesand this creates an isolated and vulnerable population.

Action Number:

LA-03

Location (address, lat/long) Stabler Road




Estimated Cost High

Potential Funding Streams Local (paying for an engineer to initially examine); State or Federalsource




Township Engineer


Name Albert Beisel


Agency/Department Township Roads Department

Phone 570-685-7826






LackawaxenCase Bridge’s (Township-owned built in the 1950’s) concrete beamsare spreading, it is down to a single-lane for the past 8 years, andthere is now a weight-restriction. It is a major way to access this areaof town. Work to be conducted includes paving, rails, wing-walls, newbridge span and decking, beams. Masthope Creek runs under thebridge and had high water during the 2006 flood event. Township hasalready invested $90,000 in engineering to date.

Action Number:

LA-04

Location (address, lat/long) Case Bridge




Estimated Cost High

Potential Funding Streams PennDOT (Multi-modal) grant




Township Engineer


Name Albert Beisel


Agency/Department Township Roads Department

Phone 570-685-7826






LackawaxenEnsure continuity of operations at critical facilities in the Township.

Action Number:LA-05





Estimated Cost High

Potential Funding Streams FEMA; State local funding sources


Lead Agency/Department Township Building Inspector



Name Richard Tussel and Todd Kilkus

Title Building Inspector, Electrical

Agency/Department Township Building Department

Phone

E-mail





LackawaxenIdentify mechanisms to educate and inform Township residentsregarding CodeRED for example newsletters, link of Townshipwebsite to the County Emergency page, social media and othermethods of public communication.

Action Number:LA-06





Estimated Cost Low


Timeline Short

Lead Agency/Department Emergency Management Coordinator



Name Bill Fallon

Title Emergency Manager

Agency/Department Township

Phone

E-mail





Lehman Township Continue activities of the Pike County Road Task Force to addressemergency preparedness, winter preparedness, and coordination ofwinter operations with school district officials.Action Number:

LE-1





Estimated Cost Low


Timeline Short

Lead Agency/Department Public Works Department



Name Tim Rohmer

Title Township Public Works Director

Agency/Department Public Works Department

Phone 570-588-9365






Lehman TownshipSupport the mitigation of vulnerable structures via retrofit (e.g.elevation, flood-proofing) or acquisition/relocation to protect themfrom future damage; repetitive loss and severe repetitive lossproperties will be a priority, when applicable.

Action Number:LE-02



Hazard(s) Addressed Storm events (Hurricane, Tropical Storm, Nor’Easter)


Estimated Cost Medium-High (>$100,000)



Lead Agency/Department Township Public Works Director (Tim Rohmer)



Name Tim Rohmer



Phone 570-588-9365






Lehman TownshipTo increase the capacity of the existing culverts along Broadhead Roadin Lehman Township which regularly floods due to rain events andfurther harden the road embankments there are vulnerable tolandslides.

This road was damaged as a result of Irene Replaced as is; pipesreplaced are not of sufficient capacity

Action Number:

LE-03

Location (address, lat/long) Broadhead RoadStream runs on both sides of the road and crosses over










Name Tim Rohmer



Phone 570-588-9365






Lehman TownshipRaspberry Run Road is an emergency route for responders and asecondary route to evacuate camps and three private communities. IfMinks Pond Road is not accessible (main road), this road needs to beused and more direct route. The Township would like to haveRaspberry Run Road drivable during times of disaster as anemergency access route and requires subsurface stone and tar andchip to keep the road in useable shape.

Action Number:

LE-04

Location (address, lat/long) Raspberry Run Road that runs through DCNNR





Potential Funding Streams State and other road projects





Name Tim Rohmer



Phone 570-588-9365






Borough of MatamorasSupport the mitigation of vulnerable structures via retrofit (e.g.elevation, flood-proofing) or acquisition/relocation to protect themfrom future damage; repetitive loss and severe repetitive lossproperties will be a priority, when applicable.

Action Number:MA-01

Location (address, lat/long) Borough


Hazard(s) Addressed Flood, Storm events (Hurricane, Tropical Storm, Nor’Easter)







Borough Secretary


Name Tom Olver / Bob Fitch

Title EMA Coordinator / Borough Secretary

Agency/Department Borough of Matamoras

Phone 570-491-2771

E-mail





Borough of MatamorasDevelop a public phone, web, media dialer, email notification systemfor all hazard communications Borough-wide.Action Number:

MA-02










Borough Secretary


Name Tom Olver



Phone 570-491-5177






Matamoras Continue activities of the Pike County Road Task Force to addressemergency preparedness, winter preparedness, and coordination ofwinter operations with school district officials.Action Number:

MA-03





Estimated Cost Low


Timeline Short




Name Tom Olver



Phone 570-491-5177






Milford Borough Continue activities of the Pike County Road Task Force to addressemergency preparedness, winter preparedness, and coordination ofwinter operations with school district officials.Action Number:

MB-01





Estimated Cost Low


Timeline Short




Name Borough Council

Title

Agency/Department Borough Council

Phone 570-296-7140






Milford Borough Work with the Pike County Office of Community Planning to mapand/or update maps/plans for stormwater conveyance systemsincluding pipe sizes, inlets, outlets, and integrate into GIS system.Action Number:

MB-02

Location (address, lat/long) Throughout the Borough


Hazard(s) Addressed Flood, Hurricane/Tropical Storm, Nor’Easter, Winter Storm





Lead Agency/Department Pike County Office of Community Planning (lead from County)Borough Council (lead from Borough)


Street Department



Title


Phone 570-296-7140






Milford BoroughSupport the mitigation of vulnerable structures via retrofit (e.g.elevation, flood-proofing) or acquisition/relocation to protect themfrom future damage; repetitive loss and severe repetitive lossproperties will be a priority, when applicable.

Action Number:MB-03





Estimated Cost High



Lead Agency/Department Borough Council




Title


Phone 570-296-7140






Milford Borough The Borough will continue to monitor and track rain events todetermine if the stormwater system capacities are sufficient or ifupgrades are needed to handle storm events.Action Number:

MB-04

Location (address, lat/long) Throughout the Borough


Hazard(s) Addressed Hurricane/Tropical Storm, Nor’Easter. Winter Storm





Lead Agency/Department Borough Council (lead from Borough)


Street Department



Title


Phone 570-296-7140






Milford Borough Work to identify emergency shelters that could be utilized in times ofweather event and natural disasters; obtain emergency backup powerand supplies if so needed.Action Number:

MB-05





Estimated Cost Low


Timeline Short (depends on funding and volunteer property owners)





Title


Phone






Milford BoroughIdentify mechanisms to educate and inform Borough residentsregarding hazards events which could potentially impact the healthand safety for example newsletters, social media and other methods ofpublic communication.

Action Number:MB-06






Potential Funding Streams Local, County and State funding sources






Title


Phone






Milford Township Continue activities of the Pike County Road Task Force to addressemergency preparedness, winter preparedness, and coordination ofwinter operations with school district officials.Action Number:

MT-01





Estimated Cost Low


Timeline Short




Name


Agency/Department

Phone

E-mail





Milford TownshipSupport the mitigation of vulnerable structures via retrofit (e.g.elevation, flood-proofing) or acquisition/relocation to protect themfrom future damage; repetitive loss and severe repetitive lossproperties will be a priority, when applicable.

Action Number:MT-02





Estimated Cost High







Title

Agency/Department

Phone (570)296-5540

E-mail





Milford Township Work with the gas company (formerly Columbia Gas) to develop anevacuation plan to address emergencies related to the compressorstation or the pipeline itself.Action Number:

MT-03



Hazard(s) Addressed Utility Interruption; Terrorism; Transportation Accident; CascadingImpacts from Other Hazards



Potential Funding Streams Gas Company, Local




Gas Company, Pike County EMA


Name EMA Coordinator

Title Bob DiLorenzo

Agency/Department

Phone 570-240-8028

E-mail





Milford TownshipPurchase a storage unit and shelter supplies including cots, blankets,MREs for the Township municipal hall that serves as a shelterAction Number:

MT-04











Name EMA Coordinator

Title Bob DiLorenzo

Agency/Department

Phone 570-240-8028

E-mail





Palmyra Township Continue activities of the Pike County Road Task Force to addressemergency preparedness, winter preparedness, and coordination ofwinter operations with school district officials.Action Number:

PA-01





Estimated Cost Low


Timeline Short




Name Township Roadmaster

Title

Agency/Department

Phone

E-mail





PalmyraTownship to facilitate outreach to private communities to obtainaccess rights to connecting roads for emergency services. This wouldprovide increased access to both communities during hazard eventssuch as storms that cause downed trees to provide multiple accesspoints to populations and avoid isolated population. Construct gatewith lock for Township and emergency services use only.

Action Number:

PA-02





Estimated Cost High

Potential Funding Streams CDBG-DR

Timeline Short



Fire Company, EMS, Emergency Management Coordinator


Name Tom Simons

Title Chairman

Agency/Department Supervisor

Phone

E-mail





Palmyra TownshipEnhance education and awareness to seasonal population (lakesidecommunities) which increases population by greater than 50% on allhazards including the following:

1- Township Emergency Management website to include updatedemergency communication systems (e.g., CodeRED) to reachresidents.

2. Utilize Fire Company mailers sent multiple times of years toeveryone in the Township in coverage territory regarding hazardsincluding:

Invasive species Radon exposure

Action Number:

PA-03






Potential Funding Streams CDBG-DR, State, Local

Timeline Short



Emergency Management Coordinator


Name Tom Simons

Title Chairman

Agency/Department Supervisor

Phone

E-mail




Municipality(ies):

Porter TownshipIncrease capacity of the existing stormwater system to include thefollowing areas: Old Route 402 – subject to flooding and erosion Snow Hill Road Whittaker Road

Action Number:

PO-0-1

Location (address, lat/long) Old Route 402, Snow Hill Road, Whittaker Road




Estimated Cost High

Potential Funding Streams FEMA HMA; CDBG-DR





Name Ken Kohler

Title Road Master

Agency/Department Township Road Master

Phone

E-mail





Porter TownshipSupport the mitigation of vulnerable structures via retrofit (e.g.elevation, flood-proofing) or acquisition/relocation to protect themfrom future damage; repetitive loss and severe repetitive lossproperties will be a priority, when applicable.

Action Number:PO-02





Estimated Cost High






Name Ken Kohler

Title Road Master

Agency/Department Township Road Master

Phone

E-mail




Municipality(ies):

Porter TownshipDevelop a customized communication plan for Porter Township toconvey risk in multiple formats due unique conditions in PorterTownship (e.g., poor cell phone coverage, several small privatecommunities and properties without electricity), increase usage ofsocial media, leverage County communication system (CodeRED andreverse 911) and regularly update points of in the Township’sEmergency Plan (primary and secondary points of contact) todistribute information.

Action Number:

PO-03





Estimated Cost Low-Medium






Name Terri Koch

Title Township Secretary

Agency/Department

Phone (570)223-0447

E-mail




Municipality(ies):

Porter TownshipBushkill Bridge (steel bridge) is Township owned and gets inspectedby the County. This bridge gets washed out at both ends and watergoes over the bridge deck; major scouring has occurred and damage ofguiderails. Ice has also damaged the bridge. Elevate the bridge orinvestigate other methods to ensure flood waters can pass.

Action Number:

PO-04

Location (address, lat/long) Bushkill Bridge




Estimated Cost High



Lead Agency/Department Township Board of Supervisors


Township Road Master


Name Terri Koch


Agency/Department

Phone (570)223-0447

E-mail




Municipality(ies):

Porter TownshipEnsure continuity of operations at Township critical facilities such as:1) Township building does not have back-up power2) Township-designated shelter (General Store - Pickerall Inn) needsto be replaced

Action Number:PO-05

Location (address, lat/long) 2186 Route 402 (Township Building)




Estimated Cost High



Lead Agency/Department Township Board of Supervisors



Name Terri Koch


Agency/Department

Phone (570)223-0447

E-mail





Porter Township Continue activities of the Pike County Road Task Force to addressemergency preparedness, winter preparedness, and coordination ofwinter operations with school district officials.Action Number:

PO-06





Estimated Cost Low


Timeline Short

Lead Agency/Department Township Board of Supervisors, Road Master



Name Terri Koch

Title

Agency/Department Township Board of Supervisors and Road Master

Phone

E-mail





Shohola Township Continue activities of the Pike County Road Task Force to addressemergency preparedness, winter preparedness, and coordination ofwinter operations with school district officials.Action Number:

S-01





Estimated Cost Low






Name Greg Hoeper

Title Supervisor

Agency/Department Township of Shohola

Phone 570-559-7394

E-mail





Shohola TownshipEnsure continuity of operations at Township buildings and criticalfacilities. The Town Barn that houses all equipment and vehicles(dump trucks, snow removal equipment, tractors) is in need of abackup generator to ensure continuity of operations during hazardevents.

Action Number:

S-02

Location (address, lat/long) 107 Lackawaxen Road, Shohola




Estimated Cost Estimated $10,000 (Low)





Emergency Management Coordinator


Name Greg Hoeper

Title Supervisor


Phone 570-559-7394

E-mail





Shohola TownshipSheltering: During Hurricane Irene, Twin Cedars (senior home) wasevacuated to the Fire Department but it is not a suitable shelter;inadequate space; no handicap bathrooms and no shelter supplies.Construct an extension to the Fire Department to become a suitableshelter.

Update the Township EOP to have the Township Building be primaryshelter. It has larger rooms and handicap-accessible bathrooms.

Purchase a storage unit and shelter supplies including cots, blankets,MREs for the Township to access when shelters open.

Action Number:

S-03





Estimated Cost $10,000

Potential Funding Streams FEMA HMA; LSA Grant





Name Greg Hoeper

Title Supervisor


Phone 570-559-7394

E-mail





Shohola TownshipSupport the mitigation of vulnerable structures via retrofit (e.g.elevation, flood-proofing) or acquisition/relocation to protect themfrom future damage; repetitive loss and severe repetitive lossproperties will be a priority, when applicable.

Action Number:S-04





Estimated Cost High





NFIP Floodplain Administrator


Name Greg Hoeper

Title Supervisor


Phone 570-559-7394

E-mail




Municipality(ies):

Westfall TownshipReduce flood impacts to critical facilities and emergency access roads:

Highway Maintenance Building and salt sheds for WestfallTownship – relocate maintenance building and constructnew/alternate access/egress route because low-points onDelaware Drive restrict access.

Relocating the Eastern Pike Regional Police department (whichservices two municipalities) – used to be in the basement of themunicipal building and are now in temporary location inMatamoras.

Emergency access road LaBar Lane and Decker Drive Westfall Township Fire Department

All new facilities will have new/alternate access/egress route.

Preliminary site map is currently being drafted with the footprint ofthe proposed buildings (April 2017).

Action Number:

W-01

Location (address, lat/long) 1078 Delaware Drive, Westfall Township




Estimated Cost High





Highway and Police Departments


Name Jerry Dotey and Bob Bostinto

Title Supervisors

Agency/Department Westfall Township

Phone 570-491-4065

E-mail




Municipality(ies):

Westfall TownshipConduct a feasibility study to evaluate mitigation alternatives toreduce flood impacts in Westfall and Matamoras along the Route 6corridor. Flood impacts/losses occurred in 1981, 2004, 2005, 2006flood events

Action Number:W-02

Location (address, lat/long) Westfall and Matamoras Route 6 corridor




Estimated Cost High

Potential Funding Streams FEMA; USACE

Timeline Long



Matamoras



Title Supervisors


Phone 570-491-4065

E-mail




Municipality(ies):

Westfall TownshipConduct education and outreach to Township residents regarding theoption of purchasing NFIP flood insurance via the following channels:

- Website- Social media- Stuffer in the tax bill

Action Number:

W-03

Location (address, lat/long) Westfall Township




Estimated Cost Low


Timeline Short





Title Supervisors


Phone 570-491-4065

E-mail




Municipality(ies):

Westfall TownshipThe access road (Riverview Terrace) to the Milford Senior Care &Rehabilitation Center, located between Route 6/209 and the DelawareRiver, floods causing ingress/egress challenges for the vulnerablepopulation. Increase the capacity of the existing concrete pipe andexplore connecting the driveway to the Delaware Valley School nextdoor.

Action Number:W-04

Location (address, lat/long) Riverview Terrace Road to Milford Nursing Home




Estimated Cost High


Timeline Long





Title Supervisors


Phone 570-491-4065

E-mail




Municipality(ies):

Westfall TownshipPurchase portable/deployable flood walls to mitigate flooding at theTownship Municipal Building and the Westfall Fire Departmentlocated in the floodplain. Currently, the Historical Society rents thebasement of the municipal building that has historically flooded.

Action Number:W-05

Location (address, lat/long) 102 Labarr Lane and 101 Mountain Avenue




Estimated Cost High

Potential Funding Streams FEMA

Timeline Long (depends on funding)





Title Supervisors


Phone 570-491-4065

E-mail




Municipality(ies):

Westfall Township Westfall Sewage Treatment Plant is located in the floodplain; electricalequipment is high enough but need to explore options to flood-proofthe doors.Action Number:

W-06

Location (address, lat/long) 155 Westfall Town Drive




Estimated Cost Low

Potential Funding Streams FEMA; local match

Timeline Short





Title Supervisors


Phone 570-491-4065

E-mail




Municipality(ies):

Westfall TownshipWhen the Delaware River overtops its banks the water backs up alongthe southerly side of I-84 because I-84 acts as a dam to keep thefloodwater on southerly side of I-84 and away from the Town ofMatamoras. When flood water gets high enough, the pedestriancrossing will allow flood water to surge into town.

Install backflow prevention or water-tight door or flap at thesoutherly side of the pedestrian crossing. The water pressure fromthe flood water would seal the opening and alleviate flooding in theTownship of Matamoras. This project may need coordination byPennDOT but tunnel is maintained by Westfall Township.

Action Number:

W-07

Location (address, lat/long) Northerly end of the pedestrian crossing (under I-84) at theintersection of Willow and Margaret Streets and the southerly end ison Reuben Bell Drive just east from the intersection with Rose Lane.




Estimated Cost High

Potential Funding Streams FEMA; State; Local


Lead Agency/Department PennDOT and Westfall




Title Supervisors


Phone 570-491-4065

E-mail




Municipality(ies):

Westfall TownshipInstall backflow prevention valves on remaining pipes to reduceflooding along the Route 209 Commercial Area.Action Number:

W-08

Location (address, lat/long) Along Route 209 Commercial Area




Estimated Cost High







Title Supervisors


Phone 570-491-4065

E-mail




Municipality(ies):

Westfall TownshipSupport the mitigation of vulnerable structures via retrofit (e.g.elevation, flood-proofing) or acquisition/relocation to protect themfrom future damage; repetitive loss and severe repetitive lossproperties will be a priority, when applicable.

Action Number:W-09

Location (address, lat/long) Westfall Township




Estimated Cost High

Potential Funding Streams FEMA

Timeline Long (depends on funding availability and private homeownersvolunteering)





Title Supervisors


Phone 570-491-4065

E-mail




Municipality(ies):

Westfall Township Construct an emergency access road at the end of the cul-de-sac at theend of Mountain Avenue to access I-84 (westbound) to provideincreased access/egress in emergencies.Action Number:

W-10

Location (address, lat/long) Mountain Avenue Road and I-84




Estimated Cost High

Potential Funding Streams FEMA; PennDOT

Timeline Long (depending on flooding)

Lead Agency/Department PennDOT (State lead)Township EMA (Township lead)



Name Bob Ewbank

Title EM Coordinator

Agency/Department

Phone

E-mail





Westfall Township Continue activities of the Pike County Road Task Force to addressemergency preparedness, winter preparedness, and coordination ofwinter operations with school district officials.Action Number:

W-11





Estimated Cost Low







Title Supervisors


Phone 570-491-4065

E-mail





Westfall TownshipPromote or adopt higher regulatory and zoning standards to managehazard risk; specifically, through updates to the building codes, floodordinances, and subdivision and land development ordinances. Goalsof increased standards are to ensure new buildings and infrastructureare discouraged or prohibited in high-hazard areas in theirjurisdiction.

Action Number:

W-12





Estimated Cost Low







Title Supervisors


Phone 570-491-4065

E-mail




Municipality(ies):

Westfall TownshipThe only access to the Village of Milrift during flooding conditions isCummins Hill Road/Bluestone Boulevard. The Bush Kill Creektraverses under Bluestone Boulevard west of the intersection ofBluestone Boulevard and River Road. The channel runs very close tothe edge of the road and is eroding the slope. There is debris in thechannel backing up. A study is currently being conducted and is beingreviewed by the Township Engineer and Road Master to conduct thefollowing:

Upgrade the bridge to handle full flow of existing bridge andpipes

Reestablish upstream channel to divert small tributaries tomain channel

Place riprap downstream to handle the combined flows Elevate road to increase cover on existing pipes if desired to

not remove them Widen the road

Action Number:

W-13

Location (address, lat/long) Cummins Hill Road/Bluestone Boulevard




Estimated Cost High

Potential Funding Streams FEMA; State; Local


Lead Agency/Department Township Engineer and Township Road Master



Name Bill Schneider

Title Road Master

Agency/Department Township Road Department

Phone

E-mail

APPENDIX H: FEMA WORKSHEETS

Pike County Hazard Mitigation Plan H-1June 2017

APPENDIX H. FEMA WORKSHEETSAppendix H includes FEMA Local Mitigation Planning Handbook (March 2013) guidance worksheets tofacilitate plan maintenance and review by the Pike County planning partnership.

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Mitigation Action Evaluation WorksheetUse this worksheet to help evaluate and prioritize each mitigation action being considered by the planning team. For each action, evaluate the potential benefits and/or likelihood of successful implementation for the criteria defined below.

Rank each of the criteria with a -1, 0 or 1 using the following scale:

• 1 = Highly effective or feasible

• 0 = Neutral

• -1 = Ineffective or not feasible

Example Evaluation CriteriaLife Safety – How effective will the action be at protecting lives and preventing injuries?

Property Protection – How significant will the action be at eliminating or reducing damage to structures and infrastructure?

Technical – Is the mitigation action technically feasible? Is it a long-term solution? Eliminate actions that, from a technical standpoint, will not meet the goals.

Political – Is there overall public support for the mitigation action? Is there the political will to support it?

Legal – Does the community have the authority to implement the action?

Environmental – What are the potential environmental impacts of the action? Will it comply with environmental regulations?

Social – Will the proposed action adversely affect one segment of the population? Will the action disrupt established neighborhoods, break up voting districts, or cause the relocation of lower income people?

Administrative – Does the community have the personnel and administrative capabilities to implement the action and maintain it or will outside help be necessary?

Local Champion – Is there a strong advocate for the action or project among local departments and agencies that will support the action’s implementation?

Other Community Objectives – Does the action advance other community objectives, such as capital improvements, economic development, environmental quality, or open space preservation? Does it support the policies of the comprehensive plan?

Worksheet 6.1Mitigation Action Evaluation Worksheet

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Mitigation Action Implementation WorksheetComplete a mitigation action implementation worksheet for each identified mitigation action.

Jurisdiction:

Mitigation Action/Project Title:

Background/Issue:

Ideas for Integration:

Responsible Agency:

Partners:

Potential Funding:

Cost Estimate:

Benefits: (Losses Avoided)

Timeline:

Priority:

Worksheet Completed by: (Name/Department)

Worksheet 6.2Mitigation Action Implementation Worksheet


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Mitigation Action Progress Report FormProgress Report Period From Date: To Date:

Action/Project Title

Responsible Agency

Contact Name

Contact Phone/Email

Project Status o Project completed

o Project canceled

o Project on schedule o Anticipated completion date:_______________________________________________________

o Project delayed Explain _________________________________________________________________________

Summary of Project Progress for this Report Period1. What was accomplished for this project during this reporting period?

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. What obstacles, problems, or delays did the project encounter?

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. If uncompleted, is the project still relevant? Should the project be changed or revised?

_______________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

4. Other comments

_______________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

Worksheet 7.1Mitigation Action Progress Report Form


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Plan Update Evaluation WorksheetPlan Section Considerations Explanation

Planning Process

Should new jurisdictions and/or districts be invited to participate in future plan updates?

Have any internal or external agencies been invaluable to the mitigation strategy?

Can any procedures (e.g., meeting announcements, plan updates) be done differently or more efficiently?

Has the Planning Team undertaken any public outreach activities?

How can public participation be improved?

Have there been any changes in public support and/or decision- maker priorities related to hazard mitigation?

Capability Assessment

Have jurisdictions adopted new policies, plans, regulations, or reports that could be incorporated into this plan?

Are there different or additional administrative, human, technical, and financial resources available for mitigation planning?

Are there different or new education and outreach programs and resources available for mitigation activities?

Has NFIP participation changed in the participating jurisdictions?

Risk Assessment

Has a natural and/or technical or human-caused disaster occurred?

Should the list of hazards addressed in the plan be modified?

Are there new data sources and/or additional maps and studies available? If so, what are they and what have they revealed? Should the information be incorporated into future plan updates?

Do any new critical facilities or infrastructure need to be added to the asset lists?

Have any changes in development trends occurred that could create additional risks?

Are there repetitive losses and/or severe repetitive losses to document?

Worksheet 7.2Plan Update Evaluation Worksheet



Plan Section Considerations Explanation

Mitigation Strategy

Is the mitigation strategy being implemented as anticipated? Were the cost and timeline estimates accurate?

Should new mitigation actions be added to the Action Plan? Should existing mitigation actions be revised or eliminated from the plan?

Are there new obstacles that were not anticipated in the plan that will need to be considered in the next plan update?

Are there new funding sources to consider?

Have elements of the plan been incorporated into other planning mechanisms?

Plan Maintenance Procedures

Was the plan monitored and evaluated as anticipated?

What are needed improvements to the procedures?

Worksheet 7.2Plan Update Evaluation Worksheet

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