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Village of Freeport
“The Boating and Fishing Capital of the East”
• Incorporated Area - 4.93 Square Miles
• 10.4 Miles of Waterways
• 30 Navigable Canals
• Approximately 20 miles of bulkhead
• Largest Maritime Center in South Shore Estuary
CRS Community Since 1993
In 2009 We Attained a Class 7
3,491 Structures in the Flood Zone
Village of Freeport Mitigation Projects:
Grade Raise of Roadways to a minimum of 5’ MSL
Elevation of Structures to a minimum of
10’ MSL
Public Awareness Campaign
Grade Raise of Streets
Eliminates Nuisance Flooding
Protects Property
Significant Economic Impact on the Area
Woodcleft Avenue
Before Grade Raise
Woodcleft Avenue Before Construction
Woodcleft Avenue Before Construction
Woodcleft Avenue Before Construction
Underground Utilities
Underground Utilities
Removal of Overhead Utilities
Scenic Pier Site Before
Construction
Completed
Completed
Completed
Esplanade Site
Woodcleft Avenue Esplanade
Before
After
After
Project
Completed in
October 1999
Before
After
Elimination of Flooding, Revitalized the
Nautical Mile
Before
After
Before
After
Road Elevations
Grade Raise of 2,200 Linear Feet Along Stirling
and Lester Avenues
Project Completed
in April 2001
Grade Raise of
1,500 Linear Feet
of Garfield Street
Project
Completed
in March
2002
Grade Raise of 3,700 Linear Feet of
Roadway on Casino and Cedar
Streets
Completed in September 2003
Bulkheading
MINIMUM BULKHEAD ELEVATION 7’ NAVD
Before
After After
Before
Elevation of Residential Structures
23 structures raised under the Flood Mitigation
Assistance Program and Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program.
Structures raised to a minimum of 10 MSL
Program began in March 1999 and the last two homes
were completed in May 2002
Leave it to the Professionals
Public Awareness Campaign
Bi-annual Village Wide Mailings
Emergency Hot Line
Emergency Siren System
Links to Information on the Village’s Web Site
Public Awareness
Winners of “What is a
Disaster?” Essay Contest
Public Awareness Day
held in Home Depot
Parking Lot
www.usgs.gov
Telephone-Telemetry Tidal
Coastal Flood-Monitoring
Station. Gage supports alert-
level dial-out alarms.
Fire and Hurricane Safety House
Hurricane Sandy and the Community Rating
System
Lessons Learned
Our Goal is to Improve Disaster Resiliency to
Ensure the Safety and Well Being of the Residents and
to Ensure Community Sustainability
What can we do better?
Prevent Foundation Damage
Flood Vents
E. Residential structures. (1) Elevation. The following standards apply to new and substantially improved residential structures located in areas of special flood hazard, in addition to the requirements in §§ 87-15B and C and 87-16. (a) Within Zones Al-A30, AE, AH, and also Zone A, if base flood elevation data are available, new construction and substantial improvements shall have the lowest floor (including basement) elevated to a minimum of four feet above the base flood elevation or two feet above the New York State freeboard requirement, whichever is greater.[Amended 7-8-2013 by L.L. No. 3-2013]
Higher Regulatory Standards
Elevation Certificates
After Action Report
Posted on our Website as of 08-21-2014
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Outreach Projects
Flood Protection Information
Floodplain Mapping
Identifying and Maintaining Open Space
Flood Data Maintenance
LIMWA Properties
Red Carded Properties
Locations of Elevated Structures
Mapped Inspections
Historical Damage
Stormwater Management Ordinances § 210-298 Purpose.
§ 210-299 Statutory authority.
§ 210-300 Applicability.
§ 210-301 Exemptions.
§ 210-302 Stormwater pollution prevention plans.
§ 210-305 Performance and design criteria.
§ 210-306 Maintenance, inspection and repair of stormwater
facilities; maintenance and inspection during construction.
§ 210-307 Maintenance easement(s).
ETC….
Drainage System Maintenance
Additional Mitigation Activities
Flood Warning and Response
WHY CRS AND HOW DOES IT HELP?
MITIGATION PROJECTS MAKE YOUR COMMUNITY BETTER!
CRS HELPS YOUR ECONOMY
CRS Compliant Homes are Safer and a Great Investment
CRS BRINGS COMMUNITIES
CLOSER AND MAKES IT EASIER TO WORK
TOGETHER
WHAT PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT WORRIED ABOUT RESILIANCY REALLY WANT TO KNOW
Our 15% Discount Saves the Residents Approximately
$855,000 Annually!!!
THANK YOU! DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?