Disaster Operations and Hazard Mitigation Flashcards
Who is responsible for disaster and emergency response activities in MBTS
Emergency Management Coordinator/ Fire Chief
Is there a written emergency response plan that identifies your departments duties during and after a disaster
Yes but it is generic for the Cape Ann Communities
What are the objectives of a building condition survey
if building is too dangerous to enter, and which buildings need a permit before they can be repaired or reoccupied
What are the three categories of building condition that are determined during the building condition survey?
A- Apparently Safe, no external damage
B- Building obviously substantially damaged
C- Could be substantially damaged, but damage not obvious (basement is flooded)
What is one of the best guides you can give to owners and residents of flooded buildings
FEMA/ RED CROSS publication, “Repairing your Flooded Home”
Can your community waive the requirement for a development permit so people can repair their flooded homes more quickly
No, repairs or reconstruction must meet building code. OK to waive the permit fee after a flooding event.
When you inspect a flooded building to determine if the structure is substantially damaged, which of the following items should you check? walls and ceilings foundation deck or porch molding and built in bookcase duct work water heater kitchen cabinets
all of the above
Does your community or state license contractors or have procedures to prevent “fly by night” unqualified contractors from preying on disaster victims?
not sure
What sources of assistance are there to help your post-disaster permit operations?
Mutual aid agreement, check with MEMA , FEMA and state NFIP coordinator, State building code agency, Cooperative Extension Services
What is a good definition of “flood hazard mitigation?”
Defined as all actions that can be taken to reduce property damage and the threat to life and public health from flooding.
What are the six basic strategies of flood hazard mitigation measures?
Prevention Property Protection Natural Resource Protection Emergency Services Structural Projects Public Information
What are some of the benefits of preparing a mitigation plan?
ensure all possible activities are considered
link floodplain policies to activities
coordinate with community goals
educate residents
build public and political support for projects
fulfill requirements for federal or state assistance programs
What are the guidelines of multi-objective management?
keep effort locally based
understand flood problem in relation to watershed
consider all possible solutions
identify other community concerns and goals
obtain expert advise
build partnership among private and public groups to work on objectives
Where can you get technical help in planning and implementing a mitigation program?
Soil and water conservation districts Natural Resource Conservation District Watershed or stormwater management districts Cooperative Extension US Army Corps of engineers
List some of the sources of financial assistance that are available for a mitigation program
FEMA Public Infrastructure Assistance
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant after a disaster declaration
FEMA Individual and Family Grants to assist victims with unmet needs.
Pre-disaster Mitigation Program, before a disaster
Could MBTS be eligible for a Section 404 Hazard Mitigation Grant even if it did not receive a disaster declaration
Yes, a PMD anytime or FMA, also as long as disaster was in the state, the HMGP applies to all Cities/Towns in that state.
The building condition survey identifies three categories of building condition. Which two need permits?
Categories B and C will need permits for sure, category A may need a permit if repairs need to be done.
What type of work may not need a permit after a flood?
Cleanup and temporary emergency repairs:
removing and disposing of damaged contents, carpeting, etc
hosing, scrubbing and cleaning floors and walls, ductwork
covering holes on roof or walls as temporary patch
making building safe to enter by removing sagging ceilings, and shoring up broken foundations
