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SECTION 9 MITIGATION ACTION PLAN

MEMA District 1 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan DRAFT – October 2016

9:1

This section includes the listing of the mitigation actions proposed by the participating jurisdictions in MEMA District 1. It consists of the following two subsections:

9.1 Overview

9.2 Mitigation Action Plans

44 CFR Requirement

44 CFR Part 201.6(c)(3)(iii): The mitigation strategy shall include an action plan describing how the actions identified in paragraph (c)(2)(ii) of this section will be prioritized, implemented, and administered by the local jurisdiction.

9.1 OVERVIEW As described in the previous section, the Mitigation Action Plan, or MAP, provides a functional plan of action for each jurisdiction. It is designed to achieve the mitigation goals established in Section 8: Mitigation Strategy and will be maintained on a regular basis according to the plan maintenance procedures established in Section 10: Plan Maintenance. Each proposed mitigation action has been identified as an effective measure (policy or project) to reduce hazard risk for the communities in the MEMA District 1 Region. Each action is listed in the MAP in conjunction with background information such as hazard(s) addressed and relative priority. Other information provided in the MAP includes potential funding sources to implement the action should funding be required (not all proposed actions are contingent upon funding). Most importantly, implementation mechanisms are provided for each action, including the designation of a lead agency or department responsible for carrying the action out as well as a timeframe for its completion. These implementation mechanisms ensure that the MEMA District 1 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan remains a functional document that can be monitored for progress over time. The proposed actions are not listed in priority order, though each has been assigned a priority level of “high,” “moderate,” or “low” as described below and in Section 8 (page 8.2). The Mitigation Action Plan is organized by mitigation strategy category (Prevention, Property Protection, Natural Resource Protection, Structural Projects, Emergency Services, or Public Education and Awareness). The following are the key elements described in the Mitigation Action Plan:

Hazard(s) Addressed—Hazard which the action addresses.

Relative Priority—High, moderate, or low priority as assigned by the jurisdiction.

Lead Agency/Department—Department responsible for undertaking the action.

Potential Funding Sources—Local, State, or Federal sources of funds are noted here, where applicable.

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Implementation Schedule—Date by which the action the action should be completed. More information is provided when possible.

Implementation Status (2016)—Indication of completion, progress, deferment, or no change since the previous plan. If the action is new, that will be noted here.

9.2 MITIGATION ACTION PLANS The mitigation actions proposed by each of the participating jurisdictions are listed in 43 individual MAPs on the following pages. Table 9.1 shows the location of each jurisdiction’s MAP within this section as well as the number of mitigation actions proposed by each jurisdiction. In most cases, jurisdictions had few changes in priorities since the last update of their plan. As noted in the individual action tables below, some actions have been completed, showing progress, while others have been identified for deletion as the action is no longer feasible for the community. In some cases, jurisdictions added new actions, indicating some change in focus concerning mitigation. However, many actions have been deferred due to lack of funding or due to lack of staff time available to fully complete the action. The fact that jurisdictions decided to keep these actions in the plan demonstrates that, in general, there was little change in priorities.

TABLE 9.1: INDIVIDUAL MAP LOCATIONS

Location Page Number of

Mitigation Actions

Coahoma County 9:4 10

Clarksdale 9:10 10

Coahoma (town) 9:16 10

Friars Point 9:22 10

Jonestown 9:28 10

Lula 9:34 10

Lyon 9:40 10

DeSoto County 9:46 11

Hernando 9:52 11

Horn Lake 9:58 11

Olive Branch 9:64 11

Southaven 9:70 11

Walls 9:76 11

Grenada County 9:82 14

Grenada (city) 9:88 14

Panola County 9:94 9

Batesville 9:101 9

Como 9:108 9

Courtland 9:115 9

Crenshaw 9:122 9

Pope 9:129 9

Sardis 9:136 9

Quitman County 9:143 9

Crowder 9:149 9

Falcon 9:155 9



9:3

Location Page Number of

Mitigation Actions Lambert 9:161 9

Marks 9:167 9

Sledge 9:173 9

Tallahatchie County 9:179 10

Charleston 9:184 10

Glendora 9:189 10

Sumner 9:194 10

Tutwiler 9:199 10

Webb 9:204 10

Tate County 9:209 10

Coldwater 9:215 10

Senatobia 9:221 10

Tunica County 9:227 10

Tunica (town) 9:232 10

Yalobusha County 9:237 11

Coffeeville 9:242 11

Oakland 9:247 11

Water Valley 9:252 11



9:4

Coahoma County Mitigation Action Plan

Action #

Description Hazard(s)

Addressed Relative Priority

Lead Agency/ Department

Potential Funding Sources

Implementation Schedule

Implementation Status (2016)

Prevention

P-1

Codes and Regulations:

Adopt and implement uniform building codes, subdivision regulations, land use planning, and zoning ordinances that address new and existing building structures throughout the county.

Adopt and implement regulations and codes that address vulnerability to the hazards listed in the Hazard Mitigation Plan for existing critical infrastructure as defined in Action ES-3.

Adopt and implement regulations and codes for new infrastructure projects that address vulnerability to the hazards listed in the Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Ideas for Implementation: With assistance from NDPDD, each participating jurisdiction will review existing codes and regulations for both existing buildings and infrastructure, and for new buildings and infrastructure to determine what changes need to be made to bring local regulations into compliance.

All High

Board of Supervisors/

Board of Alderman

Local 2021

New Floodplain Ordinances were developed during the last plan update by the Board of Supervisors. Since the last update, the Board has reviewed and adopted new building codes. However it is likely that the codes will need to be reviewed and potentially updated in the next 5 year period, so this action will remain in the plan. This action was amended to include existing and new critical infrastructure, as defined in Action ES-3. (Action 1 in previous plan)



9:5

Action #







P-2

Ensure that existing drainage systems (i.e., pipes, culverts, channels) are adequate and functioning properly. Ideas for Implementation: Each participating jurisdiction will appoint personnel to check local drainage system conditions and take the necessary steps to bring inadequate systems into compliance. The cost involved to bring inadequate systems into compliance will vary from one place to the next.

Flood High

County Administrator,


Board of Aldermen

General Funds, CDBG, DRA

2021

The Coahoma County Road Department and municipalities have continually checked and maintained existing drainage systems to prevent flooding. This action will remain in the plan as it is anticipated that there will be future issues with drainage systems that will require repairs/action. (Action 5 in previous plan)

P-3

Floodplain Management:

Encourage communities to participate or continue participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Encourage jurisdictions to adopt and enforce floodplain management requirements, including regulating all substantially improved construction in Special Flood Hazard areas (SFHAs).

Ideas for Implementation: Promote the benefits of the NFIP program and floodplain management, and provide technical assistance in meeting program requirements including the application process.

All High


Board of Aldermen, Emergency

Management

Local 2021

All communities in Coahoma County are participants in the NFIP. This action will remain in the plan as communities will need to continue to implement floodplain management activities to maintain their participation in the NFIP. (Action 8 in previous plan)



9:6

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1

Storm Shelters/Safe Rooms: The county and all municipalities would like to increase the number of shelters and safe rooms available to citizens in the event of severe weather events such as tornadoes, especially in areas of high or vulnerable population concentration. Ideas for Implementation:

Identify key locations for constructing storm shelters/safe rooms.

Apply for grant funding to support construction/implementation.

All severe weather events

High Emergency

Management FEMA, MEMA,

Local 2019

New Action

Natural Resource Protection NRP-1

Structural Projects SP-1



9:7

Action #







Emergency Services

ES-1

Provide residents with adequate warning of potential floods and other meteorological events. Ideas for Implementation: Each participating jurisdiction will assess the condition of their current warning systems and upgrade where necessary.


High Emergency

Management

General Funds, MEMA, State

Homeland Security Program

2018

The County Board of Supervisors and all municipalities have warning sirens in place. The county has also implemented an FM alert system and Reverse 911 system. Fire departments, public works employees, and law enforcement personnel are utilized to further notify citizens of potential flooding and other disasters. However, the county has determined that there will be a need to re-evaluate these systems and improve them in the future. Therefore this action will remain in the plan. (Action 2 in previous plan)

ES-2

Strengthen emergency services preparedness and response ability by purchasing equipment (i.e., generators and other supplies) to be used a key critical facilities around the county. Ideas for Implementation: Each participating jurisdiction will inventory current emergency supplies and identify items needed to improve response ability.

All High Emergency

Management


Homeland Security Program, USDA

Rural Dev.

2020

Coahoma County has purchased three generators on wheels and hard-wired several wells within the county. Due to the evolving nature of this type of equipment and the fact that many improvements can still be made to improve preparedness, this action will remain in place. (Action 6 in previous plan)



9:8

Action #







ES-3

Strengthen emergency services preparedness and response ability and strengthen hazard mitigation vulnerability assessment by mapping the locations of key government or public housing structures and buildings, especially vulnerable structures, critical infrastructure, and elderly and handicapped housing. Precise data will be gathered to identify weaknesses in preparedness for all hazards listed in the Hazard Mitigation Plan. Ideas for Implementation: Each participating jurisdiction will inventory its own structures, or may use the help of NDPDD, to map structures and assess their vulnerabilities. These data will be amended to the plan.

All High Emergency

Management General Funds 2018

During this update of the hazard mitigation plan, many critical facilities/infrastructure were mapped, but there will be a need to constantly evaluate/update this data and it should be noted that not all vulnerable populations or facilities were mapped, so additional work is already needed. (Action 7 in previous plan)

ES-4

Seek funding to provide the citizens of the county with a reasonable amount of physical protection from storms by installing one or more storm shelters in publicly known, publicly accessible places. Ideas for Implementation: Install one or more shelters in schools, churches, fire departments, or other government buildings.

Thunderstorm/ High Wind,

Lightning, Hail, Severe Winter

Storm, Tornado,

Hurricane/ Tropical Storm

High



Management, FEMA

FEMA, Local 2021

Some storm sheltering areas have been identified within the county, but additional facilities should be included to improve sheltering capacity. (Action 9 in previous plan)



9:9

Action #







Public Education and Awareness

PEA-1

Provide education opportunities for local officials to make sure they are well trained regarding natural hazards and appropriate prevention and mitigation activities. Ideas for Implementation: Elected officials in each participating jurisdiction will attend an educational program or seminar designed to increase awareness of natural hazards and ways to minimize their impact on the county.

All High Emergency

Management General Funds,

MEMA 2021

Education opportunities are provided for all local elected officials through local emergency management and state programs. County officials have attended NIMS classes and Floodplain Management classes. Due to the constant need for additional training, this action will remain in place to ensure local officials are up to date. (Action 3 in previous plan)

PEA-2

Organize and conduct a public outreach program designed to make sure that residents and business owners are aware of the potential hazards associated with their environment and the ways they can protect themselves. Ideas for Implementation: Each participating jurisdiction will coordinate outreach events to educate the public of the risks of natural hazards and ways to reduce their vulnerability to such events.

All High Emergency


MEMA 2021

Coahoma County EMA provides programs and public outreach materials to all its citizens. Key players in the community also take part in periodic exercises to assure constant awareness. This action will remain in the plan as public outreach needs to continue and improve as new outreach strategies are developed and employed to reach a broader audience. (Action 4 in previous plan)



9:10

City of Clarksdale Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1






All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021




9:11

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2021


P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021




9:12

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action





9:13

Action #







Emergency Services

ES-1



High Emergency

Management



2018

The County Board of Supervisors and all municipalities have warning sirens in place. The county has also implemented an FM alert system and Reverse 911 system. Fire departments, public work employees, and law enforcement personnel are utilized to further notify citizens of potential flooding and other disasters. However, the county has determined that there will be a need to re-evaluate these systems and improve them in the future. Therefore this action will remain in the plan. (Action 2 in previous plan)

ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020




9:14

Action #







ES-3


All High Emergency



ES-4




Storm, Tornado,


High



Management, FEMA

FEMA, Local 2021




9:15

Action #








PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021


PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:16

Town of Coahoma Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1






All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021




9:17

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2021


P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021




9:18

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action





9:19

Action #







Emergency Services

ES-1



High Emergency

Management



2018


ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020




9:20

Action #







ES-3


All High Emergency



ES-4




Storm, Tornado,


High



Management, FEMA

FEMA, Local 2021




9:21

Action #








PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021


PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:22

Town of Friars Point Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1






All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021




9:23

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2021


P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021




9:24

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action





9:25

Action #







Emergency Services

ES-1



High Emergency

Management



2018


ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020




9:26

Action #







ES-3


All High Emergency



ES-4




Storm, Tornado,


High



Management, FEMA

FEMA, Local 2021




9:27

Action #








PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021


PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:28

Town of Jonestown Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1






All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021




9:29

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2021


P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021




9:30

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action





9:31

Action #







Emergency Services

ES-1



High Emergency

Management



2018


ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020




9:32

Action #







ES-3


All High Emergency



ES-4




Storm, Tornado,


High



Management, FEMA

FEMA, Local 2021




9:33

Action #








PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021


PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:34

Town of Lula Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1






All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021




9:35

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2021


P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021




9:36

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action





9:37

Action #







Emergency Services

ES-1



High Emergency

Management



2018


ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020




9:38

Action #







ES-3


All High Emergency



ES-4




Storm, Tornado,


High



Management, FEMA

FEMA, Local 2021




9:39

Action #








PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021


PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:40

Town of Lyon Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1






All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021




9:41

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2021


P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021




9:42

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action





9:43

Action #







Emergency Services

ES-1



High Emergency

Management



2018


ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020




9:44

Action #







ES-3


All High Emergency



ES-4




Storm, Tornado,


High



Management, FEMA

FEMA, Local 2021




9:45

Action #








PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021


PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:46

DeSoto County Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1





All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021

As of 2016, DeSoto County and each municipality have adopted and implemented uniform building codes, subdivision regulations, land use planning, and zoning ordinances. Implementation of these is a process that takes place at the community level as each Planning Department reviews existing codes and updates as new uniform codes are produced. DeSoto County and its associated municipalities follow the International Code Council guidelines. It is likely that the codes will need to be reviewed and potentially updated in the next 5 year period, so this action will remain in the plan. This action was amended to include existing and new critical infrastructure, as defined in Action ES-3. (Action 1 in previous plan)



9:47

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2021

DeSoto County has established a stormwater program along with a road and drainage maintenance program. This action will remain in the plan as it is anticipated that there will be future issues with drainage systems that will require repairs/action. (Action 5 in previous plan)

P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021

All communities in DeSoto County are participants in the NFIP. This action will remain in the plan as communities will need to continue to implement floodplain management activities to maintain their participation in the NFIP. (Action 10 in previous plan)



9:48

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1

Support mitigation activities that support buyout and land acquisition programs in areas prone to flooding. Ideas for Implementation: Each participating jurisdiction will identify areas prone to flooding and develop plans to buyout or acquire the property. Flood High

Emergency Management



Rural Dev.

2021

This action has been partly accomplished but there are many properties in the county that could be mitigated using this method. DeSoto County has participated in floodplain buyout and land acquisition to eliminate repetitive flood loss claims and will look at ways to implement future projects of this nature in the future as funding allows. (Action 7 in previous plan)

PP-2

Retrofit of critical facilities to ensure public safety in the event of a severe weather event or natural disaster.


High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2021

DeSoto County has begun retrofitting of key critical facilities to ensure public safety in the event of severe weather. Some projects are in the works such as safe rooms within public schools and replacement of the Emergency Operations Center. This action will remain in the plan as these projects are worked on and as the county looks to identify additional facilities that may be retrofit. (Action 8 in previous plan)



9:49

Action #







PP-3





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action



Emergency Services

ES-1

Provide residents with adequate warning of potential floods and other meteorological events. Ideas for Implementation: Each participating jurisdiction will assess the condition of their current warning systems and upgrade where necessary. All severe

weather events

High Emergency

Management



2018

As of 2016, DeSoto County works with the National Weather Service, broadcast media, and other emergency agencies to provide warnings of potential floods and other meteorological events. The warning system includes outdoor warning sirens, AlertFM, and NOAA weather radios. As the county looks to continue to improve public warning systems, this action will remain in place. (Action 2 in previous plan)



9:50

Action #







ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020

DeSoto County has purchased equipment such as standby generators, portable generators, and trash pumps for use in maintaining critical facilities. Due to the evolving nature of this type of equipment and the fact that many improvements can still be made to improve preparedness, this action will remain in place. (Action 6 in previous plan)

ES-3


All High Emergency





9:51

Action #








PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021

Elected officials attend and participate in educational programs to heighten their awareness of natural hazards. Due to the constant need for additional training, this action will remain in place to ensure local officials are up to date. (Action 3 in previous plan)

PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021

The Emergency Management Agency conducts outreach training to citizens groups, and attends or participates in public ventures such as Fire Department Open House, neighborhood block parties, and other events. This action will remain in the plan as public outreach needs to continue and improve as new outreach strategies are developed and employed to reach a broader audience. (Action 4 in previous plan)



9:52

City of Hernando Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1





All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021




9:53

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2021


P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021




9:54

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





Rural Dev.

2021


PP-2



High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2021




9:55

Action #







PP-3





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action



Emergency Services

ES-1


weather events

High Emergency

Management



2018




9:56

Action #







ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020


ES-3


All High Emergency





9:57

Action #








PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021


PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:58

City of Horn Lake Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1





All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021




9:59

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2021


P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021




9:60

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





Rural Dev.

2021


PP-2



High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2021




9:61

Action #







PP-3





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action



Emergency Services

ES-1


weather events

High Emergency

Management



2018




9:62

Action #







ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020


ES-3


All High Emergency





9:63

Action #








PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021


PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:64

City of Olive Branch Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1





All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021




9:65

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2021


P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021




9:66

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





Rural Dev.

2021


PP-2



High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2021




9:67

Action #







PP-3





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action



Emergency Services

ES-1


weather events

High Emergency

Management



2018




9:68

Action #







ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020


ES-3


All High Emergency





9:69

Action #








PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021


PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:70

City of Southaven Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1





All High


Board of Alderman

N/A 2021




9:71

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2021


P-3





All High



Management

N/A 2021




9:72

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





Rural Dev.

2021


PP-2



High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2021




9:73

Action #







PP-3





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action



Emergency Services

ES-1


weather events

High Emergency

Management



2018




9:74

Action #







ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020


ES-3


All High Emergency





9:75

Action #








PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021


PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:76

Town of Walls Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1





All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021




9:77

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2021


P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021




9:78

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





Rural Dev.

2021


PP-2



High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2021




9:79

Action #







PP-3





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action



Emergency Services

ES-1


weather events

High Emergency

Management



2018




9:80

Action #







ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020


ES-3


All High Emergency





9:81

Action #








PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021


PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:82

Grenada County Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1

Seek most detailed information available to improve upon the protection of the citizens and guests from all hazards.

All High Grenada County Assistance from

NDPDD 2021

The county and city have worked to improve information available, such as mapping data on hazards, to improve on protection strategies for citizens. However, there is still significant work to be done in this respect, so this action will remain in the plan.

P-2

Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) by maintaining compliance with the three basic components of the NFIP (1) floodplain identification and mapping risk, 2) responsible floodplain management, and 3) flood insurance with actions such as maintaining up to date FIRM (flood insurance rate maps); continuing to manage and enforce the floodplain ordinance; and educating the communities about the availability and value of flood insurance.

Flood High Civil Defense Civil Defense staff 2021

The county and city are both participants in the NFIP currently. In order to maintain compliance with this program, the county and city will need to continue to responsibly manage floodplain areas and maintain up to date information on the program. Therefore, this action will remain in place going forward.



9:83

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1

Examine vulnerable bridges for potential retrofits/replacements to mitigate flood damages.

Flood High Civil Defense Civil Defense staff,

existing funds 2021

The county has implemented a program to examine vulnerable bridges and implement retrofits to protect this infrastructure. However, as there has not been sufficient funding to address all such bridges, this program will need to be continued and improved over the next 5 years.

PP-2

Increase protection of critical facilities and infrastructure from hazard threats through retrofit projects for existing facilities, existing infrastructure and innovative design standards for new facilities and new infrastructure.

All High Grenada County Civil Defense staff 2021

Although the county has implemented some protection projects for critical facilities and infrastructure, there are still a number of projects that the county would like to complete so this action will remain in place.

PP-3

The county and all municipalities would like to increase the number of shelters and safe rooms available to citizens in the event of severe weather events such as tornadoes, especially in areas of high or vulnerable population concentration. The first steps will be to identify key locations for constructing storm shelters/safe rooms and then apply for grant funding to support construction/implementation.


High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action





9:84

Action #







Emergency Services

ES-1

Evacuation and Emergency Access

Post and maintain evacuation information at public facilities.

Pursue emergency access road development for schools and other public assembly facilities and locations.

All High Hazard

Mitigation Committee

Existing staff, local industries, capital

improvements budgets

2021

Evacuation information has been posted at many public facilities, but there is still significant work to be done in terms of developing emergency access roads for all schools and public assembly facilities. The county will continue to work on developing these roads and improving evacuation overall. (Action 2.1.1 in previous plan)

ES-2

Shelters

Designate shelters and publicize information.

Apply for grant funds to build or retrofit shelter(s) in needed locations.

Tornado, High Wind

Moderate Civil Defense Existing staff,

Hazard Mitigation Grant

2021

The county has designated sheltering locations throughout its jurisdictional area and has been able to retrofit a number of existing shelters. There are still a number of shelters that require retrofitting to improve their usability. The county will continue to work to secure funding for these projects in the future. (Action 2.2.1 in previous plan)



9:85

Action #







ES-3

Emergency Response

Apply for grant funds to purchase portable and fixed generators to protect county resources against power outages.

Evaluate local community hazards.

Cable TV information to audio override for emergencies.

All High Civil Defense

Homeland Security grants, Firefighters Assistance grants, existing staff and

volunteers

2021

The county has worked on evaluating local hazards and has used cable TV to audio override for emergencies in the past and will continue to do so in the future. Going forward, the county would like to apply for grant funds to purchase generators to protect county resources during hazard events. (Action 2.3.1 in previous plan)

ES-4

Assess critical facilities that require additional security (i.e., metal detectors, cameras, etc.). Apply for grants to purchase needed equipment. All Moderate Grenada County

Existing funding, Homeland Security

grants 2021

The county has performed some assessments of buildings that require additional security, but still lacks funding to implement many of these initiatives so this action will remain in the plan. (Action 2.3.2 in previous plan)

ES-5

Education Programs

Conduct pre-disaster hazard mitigation training and disaster drills.

Pursue emergency road access for school and grant funds to install needed lanes and signage on Highway 8 for school traffic problems.

All High

Local Emergency

Management Council

Existing staff, Mississippi Dept.

of Transportation, Federal road funds

2021

In the past, the county has conducted training and drills to address many hazards and will need to continue to pursue education and training. The county will also look to try to find funding for installing lanes and signage which has not been abundantly available. (Action 3.2.1 in previous plan)



9:86

Action #







ES-6

The county will continue to seek training and emergency equipment that will be useful in mitigating hazards.

All High Grenada County

Existing staff, FEMA training and equipment grants, Homeland Security Equipment grants, other sources as

needed may include USDA

public facilities grants.

2021

County officials have been trained and educated on a number of different programs related to mitigation and will need to continue seeking that training in the future so this action will remain in the plan. (Action 3.3.1 in previous plan)


PEA-1

Copy and maintain brochures at public facilities. To contain local emergency information such as location of shelters, warning systems, evacuation routes, and hazard information.

All Moderate Hazard


Existing funding 2021

The county has used a number of different strategies to educate the public including maintaining brochures at public locations and advising citizens of shelter locations, evacuation routes, etc. However, public education is a process that requires constant renewal and improvement to ensure citizens are up to date on risk and proper procedures so the county will continue to work on improving its public education program in the future. (Action 1.1.1 in previous plan)



9:87

Action #







PEA-2

Seek FEMA approval for local Hazard Mitigation Plan and provide opportunity for public participation in future planning cycles.

All High Grenada County Existing PDM grant 2021

The county has worked towards development of an approvable mitigation plan during this update and has provided opportunities for public education through surveys and other forms of outreach. Going forward, the county will continue to update the plan and will ensure citizens are actively able to contribute to the plan. (Action 1.1.2 in previous plan)

PEA-3

Copy and maintain brochures in public buildings on NFIP and mitigation techniques. Assess properties for FEMA Flood Buy-Out Program.

Flood High Grenada County

FEMA Floodplain Buy-out program

grant $1.4 million, existing Staff

2021

The county has maintained up to date information on the NFIP and mitigation techniques as well as information on FEMA buy-out programs. This information is constantly evolving, so the county will maintain this action in order to ensure the public has the most relevant and accurate data possible. (Action 3.1.1 in previous plan)



9:88

City of Grenada Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1

Seek most detailed information available to improve upon the protection of the citizens and guests from all hazards.

All High City of Grenada Assistance from

NDPDD 2021

The county and city have worked to improve information available, such as mapping data on hazards, to improve on protection strategies for citizens. However, there is still significant work to be done in this respect, so this action will remain in the plan.

P-2

Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) by maintaining compliance with the three basic components of the NFIP (1) floodplain identification and mapping risk, 2) responsible floodplain management, and 3) flood insurance with actions such as maintaining up to date FIRM (flood insurance rate maps); continuing to manage and enforce the floodplain ordinance; and educating the communities about the availability and value of flood insurance.

Flood High City of Grenada Civil Defense staff 2021

The county and city are both participants in the NFIP currently. In order to maintain compliance with this program, the county and city will need to continue to responsibly manage floodplain areas and maintain up to date information on the program. Therefore, this action will remain in place going forward.



9:89

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1

Examine vulnerable bridges for potential retrofits/replacements to mitigate flood damages.

Flood High City of Grenada Civil Defense staff,

existing funds 2021

The county has implemented a program to examine vulnerable bridges and implement retrofits to protect this infrastructure. However, as there has not been sufficient funding to address all such bridges, this program will need to be continued and improved over the next 5 years.

PP-2

Increase the protection of critical facilities and infrastructure from hazard threats through retrofit projects for existing facilities and existing infrastructure and innovative design standards for new facilities and new infrastructure.

All High City of Grenada Civil Defense staff 2021

Although the county has implemented some protection projects for critical facilities and infrastructure, there are still a number of projects that the county would like to complete so this action will remain in place.

PP-3



High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action





9:90

Action #







Emergency Services

ES-1

Post and maintain evacuation information at City Hall and other public facilities.

All High City of Grenada Existing staff 2021

Evacuation information has been posted at many public facilities, but there is still significant work to be done in terms of developing emergency access roads for all schools and public assembly facilities. The county will continue to work on developing these roads and improving evacuation overall. (Action 2.1.1 in previous plan)

ES-2

Shelters



Tornado, High Wind

Moderate City of Grenada Existing staff 2021




9:91

Action #







ES-3

Emergency Response

Apply for grant funds to purchase portable and fixed generators to protect city resources against power outages.


Evaluate current storm warning system and apply for funding to upgrade or replace outdoor warning sirens.

All High City of Grenada

Homeland Security Grant, existing

staff and volunteers

2021

The county has worked on evaluating local hazards and has used cable TV to audio override for emergencies in the past and will continue to do so in the future. Going forward, the county would like to apply for grant funds to purchase generators to protect county resources during hazard events. (Action 2.3.1 in previous plan)

ES-4

Assess critical facilities that require additional security (i.e., metal detectors, cameras, etc.). Apply for grants to purchase needed equipment. All Moderate City of Grenada

Homeland Security Grant Program

2021

The county has performed some assessments of buildings that require additional security, but still lacks funding to implement many of these initiatives so this action will remain in the plan. (Action 2.3.2 in previous plan)

ES-5

Participate in pre-disaster hazard mitigation training and disaster drills.


In the past, the county has conducted training and drills to address many hazards and will need to continue to pursue education and training. The county will also look to try to find funding for installing lanes and signage which has not been abundantly available. (Action 3.2.1 in previous plan)



9:92

Action #







ES-6

The city will continue to seek training and emergency equipment that will be useful in mitigating hazards.




PEA-1

Copy and maintain brochures at City Hall and other public facilities. To contain local emergency information such as location of shelters, warning systems, evacuation routes, etc.

All Moderate City of Grenada Hazard Mitigation

Grant Program 2021




9:93

Action #







PEA-2


All High City of Grenada Existing PDM grant 2021


PEA-3

Copy and maintain NFIP information at City Hall and other public locations.

Flood High City of Grenada Existing staff 2021

The county has maintained up to date information on the NFIP and mitigation techniques as well as information on FEMA buy-out programs. This information is constantly evolving, so the county will maintain this action in order to ensure the public has the most relevant and accurate data possible. (Action 3.1.1 in previous plan)



9:94

Panola County Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1





Ideas for Implementation: Each participating jurisdiction will review existing building codes to determine what changes need to be made to bring local regulations into compliance.

All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021

New building codes were adopted as of the last update of the plan by the Panola County Board of Supervisors, Batesville, and Sardis. It is anticipated that other communities will also need to adopt building codes and that there may be a need to update building codes for the aforementioned communities. Therefore, this action will remain in place in the plan. This action item is amended to include existing and new critical infrastructure, as defined in Action ES-3. (Action 1 in previous plan)



9:95

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2019

As of 2016, the county and most of the municipalities have established a road and drainage maintenance program which requires annual inspections. However, it is likely that modifications to the existing system will need to be made to improve local drainage, so the county and municipalities will continue to work to implement this action going forward. (Action 5 in previous plan)

P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021

All communities in Panola County are participants in the NFIP except Como and Pope. This action will remain in the plan as communities that are in the NFIP will need to continue to implement floodplain management activities to maintain their participation in the NFIP. For the communities not in the NFIP, they will look at participating in the program over the next five years. (Action 8 in previous plan)



9:96

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action





9:97

Action #







Emergency Services

ES-1



High Emergency

Management



2018

Currently, the County EMA works with the National Weather Service, broadcast media, and many other emergency agencies to provide advance warning of potential floods and other weather-related emergencies. Most municipalities have outdoor warning sirens. Panola County has recently contracted with a company called Global Connect to provide all of Panola County with an Alert Notification System. However, the county has determined that there will be a need to re-evaluate these systems and improve them in the future. Therefore this action will remain in the plan. (Action 2 in previous plan)



9:98

Action #







ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020

The county has purchased a number of equipment items to improve its preparedness, including generators and emergency response equipment. The county has also paid for training of responders. To better prepare Panola County for an emergency, the Emergency Operations Center has been expanded. . Due to the evolving nature of this type of equipment and the fact that many improvements can still be made to improve preparedness throughout the county, this action will remain in place. (Action 6 in previous plan)



9:99

Action #







ES-3


All High Emergency

Management General Funds 2 years



PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:100

Action #







PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021

Panola County Emergency Operations conducts outreach training to citizen groups, schools, businesses, and participates in many public safety announcements over the local radio stations to help raise awareness. This action will remain in the plan as public outreach needs to continue and improve as new outreach strategies are developed and employed to reach a broader audience. (Action 4 in previous plan)



9:101

City of Batesville Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1




Adopt and implement regulations and codes for new infrastructure projects that address vulnerability to the hazards listed in Hazard Mitigation Plan.


All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021




9:102

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2019


P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021

All communities in Panola County are participants in the NFIP except Como and Pope. This action will remain in the plan as communities that are in the NFIP will need to continue to implement floodplain management activities to maintain their participation in the NFIP. For the communities not in the NFIP, they will look at participating in the program over the next five years.(Action 8 in previous plan)



9:103

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action





9:104

Action #







Emergency Services

ES-1



High Emergency

Management



2018




9:105

Action #







ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020




9:106

Action #







ES-3


All High Emergency




PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:107

Action #







PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:108

Town of Como Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1






All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021




9:109

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2019


P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021




9:110

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action





9:111

Action #







Emergency Services

ES-1



High Emergency

Management



2018




9:112

Action #







ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020




9:113

Action #







ES-3


All High Emergency




PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:114

Action #







PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:115

Town of Courtland Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1






All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021




9:116

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2019


P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021




9:117

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action





9:118

Action #







Emergency Services

ES-1



High Emergency

Management



2018




9:119

Action #







ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020




9:120

Action #







ES-3


All High Emergency




PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:121

Action #







PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:122

Town of Crenshaw Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1






All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021




9:123

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2019


P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021




9:124

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action





9:125

Action #







Emergency Services

ES-1



High Emergency

Management



2018




9:126

Action #







ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020




9:127

Action #







ES-3


All High Emergency




PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:128

Action #







PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:129

Village of Pope Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1






All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021




9:130

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2019


P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021




9:131

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action





9:132

Action #







Emergency Services

ES-1



High Emergency

Management



2018




9:133

Action #







ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020




9:134

Action #







ES-3

Strengthen emergency services preparedness and response ability and strengthen hazard mitigation vulnerability assessment by mapping the locations of key government or public housing structures and buildings, especially vulnerable structures, critical infrastructure, and elderly and handicapped housing. Precise data will be gathered to identify weaknesses in preparedness for all hazards listed in Hazard Mitigation Plan. Ideas for Implementation: Each participating jurisdiction will inventory its own structures, or may use the help of NDPDD, to map structures and assess their vulnerabilities. These data will be amended to the plan.

All High Emergency




PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:135

Action #







PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:136

Town of Sardis Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1






All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021




9:137

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2019


P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021




9:138

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action





9:139

Action #







Emergency Services

ES-1



High Emergency

Management



2018




9:140

Action #







ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020




9:141

Action #







ES-3


All High Emergency




PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:142

Action #







PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:143

Quitman County Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1





Ideas for Implementation: With assistance from NDPDD, each participating jurisdiction will review existing codes and regulations for both existing buildings and infrastructure, and for new buildings and infrastructure, to determine what changes need to be made to bring local regulations into compliance.

All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021

The county began enforcing floodplain management as of November 2010, but progress remains slow-going in 2016 due to a lack of funding to enforce. The county and municipalities would like to keep this action in the plan in order to continue trying to improve enforcement and make changes to codes as necessary. This action item is amended to include existing and new critical infrastructure, as defined in Action ES-3. (Action 1 in previous plan)



9:144

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2019

As of 2016, the Quitman County Road Department and municipalities continually check and maintain existing drainage systems to prevent flooding. This action will remain in the plan as it is anticipated that there will be future issues with drainage systems that will require repairs/action. (Action 5 in previous plan)

P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021

All communities in Quitman County are participants in the NFIP. This action will remain in the plan as communities will need to continue to implement floodplain management activities to maintain their participation in the NFIP. (Action 8 in previous plan)



9:145

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action





9:146

Action #







Emergency Services

ES-1



High Emergency

Management



2018

The county and all municipalities each have warning sirens in place. The Town of Sledge has a new state-of-the-art siren. Fire departments, public works employees, and law enforcement personnel are utilized to further notify citizens of potential flooding and other disasters. However, the county has determined that there will be a need to re-evaluate these systems and improve them in the future. Therefore this action will remain in the plan. (Action 2 in previous plan)

ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020

Quitman County has purchased four (4) generators and is always in the process of trying to acquire more essential equipment for the county. Due to the evolving nature of this type of equipment and the fact that many improvements can still be made to improve preparedness, this action will remain in place. (Action 6 in previous plan)



9:147

Action #







ES-3


All High Emergency




PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:148

Action #







PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021

Quitman County EMA provides programs and public outreach materials to all its citizens. Key players in the community also take part in periodic exercises to assure constant awareness. This action will remain in the plan as public outreach needs to continue and improve as new outreach strategies are developed and employed to reach a broader audience. (Action 4 in previous plan)



9:149

Town of Crowder Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1



Adopt and implement regulations and codes that address vulnerability to the hazards listed in Hazard Mitigation Plan for existing critical infrastructure as defined in Action ES-3.



All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021




9:150

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2019


P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021




9:151

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action





9:152

Action #







Emergency Services

ES-1



High Emergency

Management



2018


ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020




9:153

Action #







ES-3


All High Emergency




PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:154

Action #







PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:155

Town of Falcon Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1






All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021




9:156

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2019


P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021




9:157

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action





9:158

Action #







Emergency Services

ES-1



High Emergency

Management



2018


ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020




9:159

Action #







ES-3


All High Emergency




PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:160

Action #







PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:161

Town of Lambert Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1






All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021




9:162

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2019


P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021




9:163

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action





9:164

Action #







Emergency Services

ES-1



High Emergency

Management



2018


ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020




9:165

Action #







ES-3


All High Emergency




PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:166

Action #







PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:167

City of Marks Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1






All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021




9:168

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2019


P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021




9:169

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action





9:170

Action #







Emergency Services

ES-1



High Emergency

Management



2018


ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020




9:171

Action #







ES-3


All High Emergency




PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:172

Action #







PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:173

Town of Sledge Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1






All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021




9:174

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2019


P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021




9:175

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action





9:176

Action #







Emergency Services

ES-1



High Emergency

Management



2018


ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020




9:177

Action #







ES-3


All High Emergency




PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:178

Action #







PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:179

Tallahatchie Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1






All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021

As of 2016, Tallahatchie County Board of Supervisors has not implemented any of the codes or planning ordinances described in this action. The City of Charleston is still working on building codes, but none of the other municipalities have implemented these plans. As such, this action will remain in the plan as the communities continue to work towards implementing these types of planning efforts. This action item is amended to include existing and new critical infrastructure, as defined in Action ES-3. (Action 1 in previous plan)



9:180

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2021

Tallahatchie County Board of Supervisors and municipalities continually check and maintain existing drainage systems to prevent flooding. This action will remain in the plan as it is anticipated that there will be future issues with drainage systems that will require repairs/action. (Action 5 in previous plan)

P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021

All communities in Tallahatchie County are participants in the NFIP. This action will remain in the plan as communities will need to continue to implement floodplain management activities to maintain their participation in the NFIP. (Action 8 in previous plan)



9:181

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action



Emergency Services

ES-1



High Emergency

Management



2018

The County Board of Supervisors and all municipalities have warning sirens in place. Fire departments, public works employees, and law enforcement personnel are utilized to further notify citizens of potential flooding and other disasters. However, the county has determined that there will be a need to re-evaluate these systems and improve them in the future. Therefore this action will remain in the plan. (Action 2 in previous plan)



9:182

Action #







ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020

Tallahatchie County and municipalities have on hand (or can obtain) adequate generators and supplies to strengthen emergency services. However, due to the evolving nature of this type of equipment and the fact that many improvements can still be made to improve preparedness, this action will remain in place. (Action 6 in previous plan)

ES-3


All High Emergency





9:183

Action #







ES-4




Storm, Tornado,


High



Management, FEMA

FEMA, Local 2021



PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021


PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021

Tallahatchie County EMA provides programs and public outreach materials to all its citizens. This action will remain in the plan as public outreach needs to continue and improve as new outreach strategies are developed and employed to reach a broader audience. (Action 4 in previous plan)



9:184

City of Charleston Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1






All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021




9:185

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2021


P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021




9:186

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action



Emergency Services

ES-1



High Emergency

Management



2018




9:187

Action #







ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020


ES-3


All High Emergency





9:188

Action #







ES-4




Storm, Tornado,


High



Management, FEMA

FEMA, Local 2021



PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021


PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:189

Village of Glendora Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1






All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021




9:190

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2021


P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021




9:191

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action



Emergency Services

ES-1



High Emergency

Management



2018




9:192

Action #







ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020


ES-3


All High Emergency





9:193

Action #







ES-4




Storm, Tornado,


High



Management, FEMA

FEMA, Local 2021



PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021


PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:194

Town of Sumner Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1






All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021




9:195

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2021


P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021




9:196

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action



Emergency Services

ES-1



High Emergency

Management



2018




9:197

Action #







ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020


ES-3


All High Emergency





9:198

Action #







ES-4




Storm, Tornado,


High



Management, FEMA

FEMA, Local 2021



PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021


PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:199

Town of Tutwiler Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1






All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021




9:200

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2021


P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021




9:201

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action



Emergency Services

ES-1



High Emergency

Management



2018




9:202

Action #







ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020


ES-3


All High Emergency





9:203

Action #







ES-4




Storm, Tornado,


High



Management, FEMA

FEMA, Local 2021



PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021


PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:204

Town of Webb Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1






All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021




9:205

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2021


P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021




9:206

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action



Emergency Services

ES-1



High Emergency

Management



2018




9:207

Action #







ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020


ES-3


All High Emergency





9:208

Action #







ES-4




Storm, Tornado,


High



Management, FEMA

FEMA, Local 2021



PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021


PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:209

Tate County Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1




Ideas for Implementation: Each participating jurisdiction will review existing codes and regulations for both existing buildings and infrastructure, and for new buildings and infrastructure, to determine what changes need to be made to bring local regulations into compliance.

All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021

Tate County has adopted the International Building Codes Standard. A planning committee is in place and there are two employees that oversee all building inspections, plans, and permits. However it is likely that the codes will need to be reviewed and potentially updated in the next 5 year period, so this action will remain in the plan. This action item is amended to include existing and new critical infrastructure, as defined in Action ES-3. (Action 1 in previous plan)



9:210

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2021

Tate County has established a stormwater program along with a road and drainage maintenance program. The existing drainage systems are generally adequate, but there are definitively some areas within the county that require additional study and which will likely require projects to amend. Therefore, this action will remain in the plan as it is anticipated that there will be future issues with drainage systems that will require repairs/action. (Action 5 in previous plan)

P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021




9:211

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action





9:212

Action #







Emergency Services

ES-1



High Emergency

Management



2 years

Tate County received a federal grant that helped place ALERT FM units in schools, government buildings, the hospital, and nursing home. Two fire departments are currently selling units to the public. The Tate County EOC has the capability to send messages to all of these units. However, the county has determined that there will be a need to re-evaluate these systems and improve them in the future. Therefore this action will remain in the plan. (Action 2 in previous plan)

ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020

Tate County has purchased generators for the Town of Coldwater and the City of Senatobia to power their water systems in case of a disaster through a federal grant. Due to the evolving nature of this type of equipment and the fact that many improvements can still be made to improve preparedness, this action will remain in place. (Action 6 in previous plan)



9:213

Action #







ES-3


All High Emergency



ES-4

Seek funding to provide the citizens of the county with a reasonable amount of physical protection from storms by installing one or more storm shelters in publicly known, publicly accessible places. Ideas for Implementation: Senatobia Schools FEMA 361-Middle School Project: HMGP-0487. Estimated total project cost $3,456,453. Phase 1 (A&E and Geo-tech): Estimated total project cost: $189,500 (Federal: $180,025; non-Federal: $9,475).



Storm, Tornado,


High



Management, FEMA

FEMA, Local 2021




9:214

Action #








PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021

Classes have been offered and some officials have attended NIMS classes. A tabletop exercise conducted by the EOC was attended by a number of officials. Due to the constant need for additional training, this action will remain in place to ensure local officials are up to date. (Action 3 in previous plan)

PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021

The Emergency Management Agency conducts outreach training to citizens groups, clubs, church groups, and schools by providing information on how to be self-sufficient and survive the event. This action will remain in the plan as public outreach needs to continue and improve as new outreach strategies are developed and employed to reach a broader audience. (Action 4 in previous plan)



9:215

Town of Coldwater Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1





All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021




9:216

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2021


P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021




9:217

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action





9:218

Action #







Emergency Services

ES-1



High Emergency

Management



2 years


ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020




9:219

Action #







ES-3


All High Emergency



ES-4




Storm, Tornado,


High



Management, FEMA

FEMA, Local 2021




9:220

Action #








PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021


PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:221

City of Senatobia Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1





All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021




9:222

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2021


P-3





All High



Management

Local 2021




9:223

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action





9:224

Action #







Emergency Services

ES-1



High Emergency

Management



2 years


ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020




9:225

Action #







ES-3


All High Emergency



ES-4




Storm, Tornado,


High



Management, FEMA

FEMA, Local 2021




9:226

Action #








PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021


PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021




9:227

Tunica County Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1






All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021

Tunica County has adopted building codes, but has not implemented many of the other codes/regulations outlined in this action. It is likely that the adopted codes will need to be reviewed and potentially updated in the next 5 year period and other codes/regulations will need to be evaluated for implementation so this action will remain in the plan. This action item is amended to include existing and new critical infrastructure, as defined in Action ES-3. (Action 1 in previous plan)



9:228

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2021

The county and most of the municipalities have established a road and drainage maintenance program which requires recurrent inspections. This action will remain in the plan as it is anticipated that there will be future issues with drainage systems that will require repairs/action. (Action 5 in previous plan)

P-3


Tunica County will participate or continue participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Tunica County will adopt and enforce floodplain management requirements, including regulating all substantially improved construction in Special Flood Hazard areas (SFHAs).


All High

Board of Supervisors, Emergency

Management

Local 2021

All communities in Tunica County are participants in the NFIP. This action will remain in the plan as communities will need to continue to implement floodplain management activities to maintain their participation in the NFIP. (Action 8 in previous plan)



9:229

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action



Emergency Services

ES-1


weather events

High Emergency

Management



2018

The County EMA works with the National Weather Service, broadcast media, and many other emergency agencies to provide advance warning of potential floods and other weather-related emergencies. However, the county has determined that there will be a need to re-evaluate these systems and improve them in the future. Therefore this action will remain in the plan. (Action 2 in previous plan)



9:230

Action #







ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020

The county has purchased abundant amounts of equipment to include generators and emergency response equipment, and has also paid for training of responders. Due to the evolving nature of this type of equipment and the fact that many improvements can still be made to improve preparedness, this action will remain in place. (Action 6 in previous plan)

ES-3

Identify and map the locations of key government or public housing structures and buildings, especially vulnerable structures, critical infrastructure, and elderly and handicapped housing. Precise data will be gathered to identify weaknesses in preparedness for all hazards listed in this Hazard Mitigation Plan. Ideas for Implementation: Each participating jurisdiction will inventory its own structures, or may use the help of NDPDD, to map structures and assess their vulnerabilities. These data will be amended to the plan.

All High Emergency





9:231

Action #







ES-4




Storm, Tornado,


High



Management, FEMA

FEMA, Local 2021



PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021

Educational opportunities are provided for all local elected officials through local emergency management and state programs. Due to the constant need for additional training, this action will remain in place to ensure local officials are up to date. (Action 3 in previous plan)

PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021

Tunica County EMA provides programs and public outreach materials to all its citizens. Key players in the community also take part in periodic exercises to assure constant awareness. This action will remain in the plan as public outreach needs to continue and improve as new outreach strategies are developed and employed to reach a broader audience. (Action 4 in previous plan)



9:232

Town of Tunica Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1






All High


Board of Alderman

Local 2021

Tunica County has adopted building codes, but has not implemented many of the other codes/regulations outlined in this action. It is likely that the adopted codes will need to be reviewed and potentially updated in the next 5 year period and other codes/regulations will need to be evaluated for implementation so this action will remain in the plan. This action item is amended to include existing and new critical infrastructure, as defined in Action ES-3. (Action 1 in previous plan)



9:233

Action #







P-2


Flood High



Board of Aldermen


2021

The county and most of the municipalities have established a road and drainage maintenance program which requires recurrent inspections. This action will remain in the plan as it is anticipated that there will be future issues with drainage systems that will require repairs/action. (Action 5 in previous plan)

P-3


The City of Tunica will participate or continue participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

The City of Tunica will adopt and enforce floodplain management requirements, including regulating all substantially improved construction in Special Flood Hazard areas (SFHAs).


All High

Board of Aldernmen, Emergency

Management

Local 2021

All communities in Tunica County are participants in the NFIP. This action will remain in the plan as communities will need to continue to implement floodplain management activities to maintain their participation in the NFIP. (Action 8 in previous plan)



9:234

Action #







Property Protection

PP-1





High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action



Emergency Services

ES-1


weather events

High Emergency

Management



2018

The County EMA works with the National Weather Service, broadcast media, and many other emergency agencies to provide advance warning of potential floods and other weather-related emergencies. However, the county has determined that there will be a need to re-evaluate these systems and improve them in the future. Therefore this action will remain in the plan. (Action 2 in previous plan)



9:235

Action #







ES-2


All High Emergency

Management



Rural Dev.

2020

The county has purchased abundant amounts of equipment to include generators and emergency response equipment, and has also paid for training of responders. Due to the evolving nature of this type of equipment and the fact that many improvements can still be made to improve preparedness, this action will remain in place. (Action 6 in previous plan)

ES-3

Identify and map the locations of key government or public housing structures and buildings, especially vulnerable structures, critical infrastructure, and elderly and handicapped housing. Precise data will be gathered to identify weaknesses in preparedness for all hazards listed in this Hazard Mitigation Plan. Ideas for Implementation: Each participating jurisdiction will inventory its own structures, or may use the help of NDPDD, to map structures and assess their vulnerabilities. These data will be amended to the plan.

All High Emergency





9:236

Action #







ES-4




Storm, Tornado,


High



Management, FEMA

FEMA, Local 2021



PEA-1


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021

Educational opportunities are provided for all local elected officials through local emergency management and state programs. Due to the constant need for additional training, this action will remain in place to ensure local officials are up to date. (Action 3 in previous plan)

PEA-2


All High Emergency


MEMA 2021

Tunica County EMA provides programs and public outreach materials to all its citizens. Key players in the community also take part in periodic exercises to assure constant awareness. This action will remain in the plan as public outreach needs to continue and improve as new outreach strategies are developed and employed to reach a broader audience. (Action 4 in previous plan)



9:237

Yalobusha County Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1

Seek most current and detailed information available for identifying and describing hazards.

All High Yalobusha

County Existing staff,

NDPDD assistance 2021

The county and municipalities have worked to improve information available, such as mapping data on hazards. However, there is still significant work to be done in this respect, so this action will remain in the plan.

Property Protection

PP-1



High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action





9:238

Action #







Emergency Services

ES-1

Post and maintain evacuation information at public facilities.

All Moderate Hazard


Local 2021

Evacuation information has been posted at many public facilities, but there is still significant work to be done in terms of developing a comprehensive system. The county will continue to work on identifying these roads/routes and improving evacuation overall. (Action 2.1.1 in previous plan)

ES-2

Shelters

Designate shelters and publicize information. Several shelters have been assessed for Red Cross approval.

Apply for grant funds to build or retrofit shelter(s) in needed locations. Tornado, High

Wind Moderate

Civil Defense Office

Local 2021




9:239

Action #







ES-3

Emergency Response

Apply for grant funds to purchase portable and fixed generators to protect county resources against power outages.


Develop database with Material Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous materials handlers in county.

All High Civil Defense

Office



2021

The county has worked on evaluating local hazards and will continue to do so in the future. Going forward, the county would like to apply for grant funds to purchase generators to protect county resources during hazard events. (Action 2.3.1 in previous plan)

ES-4

Assess critical facilities that require additional security (i.e., metal detectors, cameras, etc.). Apply for grants to purchase needed equipment. All Moderate

Yalobusha County


2021

The county has performed some assessments of buildings that require additional security, but still lacks funding to implement many of these initiatives so this action will remain in the plan (Action 2.3.2 in previous plan)

ES-5

Conduct pre-disaster hazard mitigation training and disaster drills for emergency response personnel and all interested citizens.

All High

Local Emergency

Management Council

Local 2021

In the past, the county has conducted training and drills to address many hazards and will need to continue to pursue education and training. The county will also look to try to find funding for additional training in the future to ensure citizens are prepared. (Action 3.2.1 in previous plan)



9:240

Action #







ES-6

The county will continue to seek training and emergency equipment that will be useful in mitigating hazards.

All High Yalobusha

County Local 2021



PEA-1

Community Updates

Copy and maintain safety brochures at Beat 1 Barn (Headquarters) and other public facilities.

Improve communications capabilities to include weather radios and First Alert for bed-ridden and other vulnerable residents.

All Moderate Hazard


Hazard Mitigation Grant Program

2021




9:241

Action #







PEA-2


All High Yalobusha

County Existing PDM

Grant 2021


PEA-3

Copy and maintain NFIP information at county barns and other public locations. Consider passage of Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and steps necessary to participate in NFIP (Oakland).

Flood High Yalobusha

County

FEMA Floodplain Buy-out Program

grant $1.4 million, existing staff

2021

The county has maintained up to date information on the NFIP and mitigation techniques as well as information on FEMA buy-out programs. This information is constantly evolving, so the county will maintain this action in order to ensure the public has the most relevant and accurate data possible. Oakland will continue to evaluate implementation of the NFIP. (Action 3.1.1 in previous plan)



9:242

Town of Coffeeville Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1


All High Town of

Coffeeville Existing staff,



Property Protection

PP-1



High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action





9:243

Action #







Emergency Services

ES-1

Post and maintain evacuation information at the Coffeeville Town Hall and other public facilities.

All High Town of

Coffeeville Existing staff 2021


ES-2

Shelters



Tornado, High Wind

Moderate Town of





9:244

Action #







ES-3

Emergency Response

Apply for grant funds to purchase portable and fixed generators to protect town resources against power outages.


Evaluate current storm warning system and apply for funding to upgrade or replace outdoor warning sirens in Coffeeville.

All High Town of

Coffeeville



2021


ES-4

Assess critical facilities that require additional security (i.e., metal detectors, cameras, etc.). Apply for grants to purchase needed equipment. Terrorism Moderate

Town of Coffeeville


2021


ES-5

Participate in pre-disaster hazard mitigation training and disaster drills for emergency response personnel and all interested citizens of Coffeeville.

Hazardous Material Incident,

Transportation Accidents, Terrorism

High Town of





9:245

Action #







ES-6

The town will continue to seek training and emergency equipment that will be useful in mitigating hazards in Coffeeville.

All High Town of




PEA-1

Copy and maintain brochures at Coffeeville Town Hall and other public facilities. To contain local emergency information such as location of shelters, warning systems, evacuation routes, etc.

All Moderate Town of

Coffeeville Hazard Mitigation

Grant Program 2021




9:246

Action #







PEA-2


All High Town of

Coffeeville Existing PDM

Grant 2021


PEA-3

NFIP and Flooding

Copy and maintain NFIP information at Town Hall and other public locations.

Apply for funding to improve drainage in Town of Coffeeville.

Flood High Town of

Coffeeville



2021




9:247

Town of Oakland Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1


All High Town of Oakland

Existing staff, NDPDD assistance

2021


Property Protection

PP-1



High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action





9:248

Action #







Emergency Services

ES-1

Post and maintain evacuation information at Oakland Town Hall and other public facilities.


Local 2021


ES-2

Shelters



Tornado, High Wind

Moderate Town of Oakland

Local 2021




9:249

Action #







ES-3

Emergency Response

Apply for grant funds to purchase portable and fixed generators to protect town resources against power outages.


Evaluate current storm warning system and apply for funding to upgrade or replace outdoor warning sirens in Oakland.

Request assistance from Mississippi Insurance Commission in mitigating possible propane distribution center hazard.


Homeland Security Grant, Existing


2021


ES-4


Town of Oakland


2021


ES-5

Participate in pre-disaster hazard mitigation training and disaster drills for emergency response personnel and all interested citizens of Oakland. Hazardous

Material Incident,


High Town of Oakland

Local 2021




9:250

Action #







ES-6

The town will continue to seek training and emergency equipment that will be useful in mitigating hazards in Oakland.


Local 2021



PEA-1

Copy and maintain safety brochures at Oakland Town Hall.

All Moderate Town of Oakland

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program

2021




9:251

Action #







PEA-2



Existing PDM Grant

2021


PEA-3

Copy and maintain NFIP information at Town Hall and other public locations.

Flood High Town of Oakland



2021




9:252

City of Water Valley Mitigation Action Plan

Action #







Prevention

P-1


All High City of Water

Valley Existing staff,



Property Protection

PP-1



High Emergency


Local 2019

New Action





9:253

Action #







Emergency Services

ES-1

Post and maintain evacuation information at City Hall and other public facilities.


Valley Local 2021


ES-2

Shelters



Tornado, High Wind

Moderate City of Water

Valley Local 2021




9:254

Action #







ES-3

Emergency Response

Apply for grant funds to purchase portable and fixed generators to protect Water Valley’s resources against power outages.


Evaluate current storm warning system and apply for funding to upgrade or replace outdoor warning sirens in Water Valley.


Valley



2021


ES-4


City of Water Valley


2021


ES-5

Participate in pre-disaster hazard mitigation training and disaster drills for emergency response personnel and all interested citizens of Water Valley.

Hazardous Material Incident,


High City of Water

Valley Local 2021




9:255

Action #







ES-6

The city will continue to seek training and emergency equipment that will be useful in mitigating hazards in Water Valley.


Valley Local 2021



PEA-1

Copy and maintain brochures at Water Valley City Hall and other public facilities. To contain local emergency information such as location of shelters, warning systems, evacuation routes, etc.

All Moderate City of Water

Valley Hazard Mitigation

Grant Program 2021




9:256

Action #







PEA-2



Valley Existing PDM

Grant 2021


PEA-3

NFIP and Flooding

Copy and maintain NFIP information at City Hall and other public locations.

Apply for funding to improve drainage in the City of Water Valley.

Flood Moderate City of Water

Valley



2021


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