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There are some mitigation strategies and action items which apply to all of the hazards that pose <br />risks to the Eugene/Springfield Metro Area. <br /> <br /> 1. Develop categories of buildings and infrastructure at risk from most likely hazards and <br /> prioritize mitigation projects to reduce the level of risk. <br /> <br /> 2. Identify and pursue funding opportunities to develop and implement specific mitigation <br /> projects in the Eugene/Springfield Metro Area, including <br /> <br /> a. FEMA pre-disaster and post-disaster mitigation programs, <br /> b. Other Federal government programs, and <br /> c. State, Lane County and the Eugene/Springfield Metro Area resources. <br /> <br /> 3. Develop incentives for businesses and residents to pursue hazard mitigation projects. <br /> <br /> 4. Strengthen emergency preparedness and response capabilities by incorporating the <br /> hazard and risk information in the mitigation plan into emergency planning. <br /> <br /> 5. Consider the information, objectives, mitigation strategies and action items when <br /> updating documents and programs. <br /> <br /> 6. Continue to meet FEMA's Community Rating System requirements for lower flood <br /> insurance rates. <br /> <br /> 7. Enhance awareness of hazards by: <br /> <br /> a. Maintaining the Mitigation Committee on an ongoing basis, <br /> b. Encouraging public/private partnerships in mitigation actions, <br /> c. Continuing education and outreach efforts. <br /> <br /> 8. Update Eugene and Springfield Emergency Operations Plans. <br /> <br />4.3 Hazard Specific Mitigation Strategies and Action Items <br /> <br />There are many other mitigation strategies and action items that are specific to each hazard. <br />There is a caveat with all of the following mitigation strategies and action items; unless otherwise <br />noted, they may only be implemented when funding has been identified. <br /> <br /> 4.3.1 Flooding Within FEMA-Mapped Floodplains <br /> <br /> a. Complete the inventory of buildings and infrastructure within the 100-year <br /> floodplains mapped by FEMA, <br /> b. Collect elevation data for structures within the 100-year floodplain. <br /> c. For structures which have experienced repetitive loss, encourage property <br /> owners to explore mitigation alternatives with FEMA. <br /> d. Encourage FEMA to update the Flood Insurance Study in areas where the <br /> current study does not appear accurate (e.g., Amazon Creek, Cedar Creek and <br /> McKenzie River). <br /> <br />Public Review Draft: August 6, 2004 4-2 <br /> <br /> <br />