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will be somewhat less formal and not tied to a strict benefit-cost model, but will still need to meet all the requirements for capital improvement projects, including public review, and receiving budget approval. When federal funding is available for hazard mitigation, there are usually requirements that establish a rigorous benefit-cost analysis as a predominate criterion in establishing project priorities. Projects to reduce or eliminate damage to infrastructure that has been damaged repeatedly by the same hazard in the same area can also be singled-out as a high priority for hazard mitigation. Critical infrastructure facilities such as police and fire stations, emergency operations centers and primary transportation corridors that provide significant service benefits to a large population are also high priority mitigation opportunities. These types of projects, as well as the grant requests, will be coordinated by the Disaster Operations Task Team in Eugene and the Emergency Management Committee in Springfield. All federal grant requests must have prior review by a sub-committee from the City Council. Summary When planning for disaster mitigation projects in a pre-disaster environment or facing the challenges of recovering following a disaster, the Eugene/Springfield metro area must take into consideration a number of factors when it establishes priorities for mitigation activities. Some additional considerations may include, for example, habitat and environmental issues, historic properties, and community concerns. Various City departments are encouraged to use the mitigation plan as well as considering new mitigation opportunities presented through lessons learned following a disaster. 4.3 Hazard Specific Mitigation Strategies and Action Items There are many other mitigation strategies and action items that are specific to each hazard. There is a caveat with all of the following mitigation strategies and action items; unless otherwise noted, they may only be implemented when funding has been identified. The benefits of a project vs the cost of that project will be a consideration for these communities in prioritizing action items. 4.3,1 Flooding Within FEMA-Mapped Floodplains a. Complete the inventory of buildings and infrastructure within the 100-year floodplains mapped by FEMA, b. Collect elevation data for structures within the 100-year floodplain. c. For structures which have experienced repetitive loss, encourage property owners to explore mitigation alternatives with FEMA. d. Encourage FEMA to update the Flood Insurance Study in areas where the current study does not appear accurate (e.g., Amazon Creek, Cedar Creek and McKenzie River). 4,3.2 Flooding Outside of FEMA-IVlapped Flood Plains Public Review Draft: October 12, 2004 4-3