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4.3.2 Flooding Outside of FEMA-Mapped Flood Plains <br /> <br /> a. Maintain an inventory of locations in the Eugene/Springfield Metro Area <br /> subjected to frequent storm water flooding, <br /> b. The four locations in the Eugene/Springfield area with repetitive flooding and <br /> significant damages or losses (road closures, property damage), determine <br /> appropriate mitigation measures, and implement when federal funding is <br /> available. <br /> <br /> 4.3.3 Winter Storms <br /> <br /> a. Continue tree-trimming efforts especially for transmission lines feeding the <br /> Eugene/Springfield Metro Area and trunk distribution lines within the <br /> Eugene/Springfield Metro Area, <br /> b. Educate private property owners about the dangers of vegetation near <br /> distribution lines and service drops, <br /> c. Encourage new development to include underground power distribution lines, <br /> d. Consider upgrading lines and poles to improve wind/ice/tree loading capacity <br /> and/or undergrounding for critical lines. <br /> e. Consider adding interconnect switches to allow alternative power feed paths <br /> and disconnect switches to reduce areas affected by future line failures, <br /> f. Encourage critical facilities to have backup power and emergency operations <br /> plans to deal with power outages. <br /> <br /> 4.3.4 Landslides <br /> <br /> a. Encourage the State to complete the inventory of structures and infrastructure <br /> in the Eugene/Springfield Metro Area subject to active landslides or high <br /> landslide potential, <br /> b. Continue to maintain appropriate regulation of steep slope development. <br /> <br /> 4.3.5 Wildland/Urban Interface Fires <br /> <br /> a. Identify specific parts of the Eugene/Springfield Metro Area at high risk for <br /> wildland/urban interface fires because of fuel loading, topography, and <br /> prevailing construction practices, <br /> b. Identify evacuation routes and procedures for high risk areas and educate the <br /> public <br /> c. Educate property owners on fire-safe construction practices for existing and <br /> new construction in high risk areas. <br /> d. On an annual basis, inform and encourage citizens in high risk areas to create <br /> defensible space on their property and apply risk specific fire prevention <br /> practices. <br /> <br /> 4.3.6 Earthquakes <br /> <br />Public Review Draft: August 6, 2004 4-3 <br /> <br /> <br />