2020 Hazard Mitigation Plan

Crawford County, Pennsylvania Crawford County's 2020 Hazard Mitigation Plan describes actions to be taken to help reduce or eliminate long-term risks caused by hazards or disasters, such natural disasters. As the costs of disasters continue to rise, Crawford County must find ways to reduce hazard risks to our communities. This resource provides a snapshot of the planning process and resulting actionable items. Achieving our Vision Prior to preparing the written document, Crawford County must complete a robust planning process recommended by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. The categories below provide a brief description on each phase of the process. Build the Planning Team Crawford County developed a list of key stakeholders who are tasked with helping to identify key projects and hazards that are evaluated during the planning process. These stakeholders include, but are not limited to, local government leaders, fire departments, police departments, ambulance companies, school districts, federal and state agencies, local businesses, and non-profit entities. Gather the Tools In order to understand what the 2020 Hazard Mitigation Plan needs to include we have to pull together all of the necessary resources. These tools include: Engage the Planning Team Engaging key stakeholders is the most critical portion of the planning process. It enables us to develop a community profile to determine what has changed since the last plan. It also provides the stakeholders the opportunity to share their thoughts about what hazards our communities may face in the future. Actionable Strategies Does your community have an issue that needs addressed? Are you concerned as a citizen, business owner, local official or community group about a specific hazard or problem area? Then we want to hear about it! Crawford County is developing a continuous database of concerns regarding hazards. Help us by completing the survey below so we know what to focus on in either this or future planning efforts to improve our County. Update Capacity & Risk Assessment This is the biggest and most time intensive section of the planning process. This is where the County's Planning Team synthesizes the data and research conducted up to this point to answer some of the following questions: Have you had any more hazard events in the last five years?Have you identified all the critical facilities within the County?Has there been any damaging storms, accidents, or incidents since the last plan?Has the County's hazard priorities changed since the last plan? Click link to view the 2020 Official Countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan 2015 vs 2020 Hazard Mitigation Plan Mitigation Projects Hazard Mitigation Projects Mitigation Projects Tally 2015 HMP Total Projects Hazard Mitigation Projects Mitigation Projects Tally 2015 HMP County Projects Hazard Mitigation Projects Mitigation Projects Tally 2015 HMP Local Projects HMP Agency Specific Actions Survey HMP Agency Specific Actions Survey 2020 HMP Total Projects HMP Agency Specific Actions Survey HMP Agency Specific Actions Survey 2020 HMP County Projects HMP Agency Specific Actions Survey HMP Agency Specific Actions Survey 2020 HMP Local Projects What did we learn about Crawford County's hazards? The maps and data below summarize the analysis conducted throughout Crawford County's 2020 hazard mitigation process. This information will help shape the County's understanding of where hazards might occur, where they have occurred, and how we can work to prevent or prepare for future incidents. Action Strategies In order to be eligible for hazard mitigation funding, local communities must participate in the process by providing at least one actionable project for inclusion in the plan. Once the Plan is completed, citizens can click on the image below to see the Plan's action matrix. To see the full report, click here. Frequently Asked Questions We understand that hazard mitigation planning may be a new or confusing subject for members of the general public; therefore, we have attempted to answer as many frequently asked questions as possible. What is a Hazard Mitigation Plan? Why is it important to develop a Hazard Mitigation Plan? What hazards will the mitigation plan address? Who is involved? As a citizen, how does this effort affect me? A Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) is created to protect the health, safety and economic interests of residents by reducing the impacts of natural hazards through mitigation planning, awareness and implementation of mitigation alternatives.  Hazard mitigation is any action taken to permanently eliminate or reduce the long-term risk to human life and property from natural hazards.  It is an essential element of emergency management, along with preparedness, response and recovery.  The plan will serve as a foundation for hazard mitigation activities within Crawford County. The federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires the development of a Hazard Mitigation Plan as a condition of receiving mitigation funds should a disaster occur.  If a community identifies projects that can be implemented prior to a disaster and that can mitigate the potential impacts of a hazard, the community may apply for funding to implement the proposed mitigation alternative.  To be eligible for implementation funding, communities must have Hazard Mitigation Plans approved by both the state and FEMA. At a minimum, the plan must address the natural hazards of concern that could impact the Crawford County. It may also include a select number of technological or human caused hazards. It should also be noted that there are many secondary hazards that are directly attributable to these primary hazards that will also be addressed by the plan as part of the analysis of the primary hazard of concern. The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 has defined a “local government” as: Any county, municipality, city, town, public authority, school district, special district, intrastate district, council of governments (regardless of whether the council of governments is incorporated as a nonprofit corporation under State law), regional or interstate government entity, or agency or instrumentality of a local government; any Indian tribe or authorized tribal organization, or Alaska Native village or organization; and any rural community, unincorporated town or village, or other public entity. Any local government wishing to pursue funding afforded under FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs must have an approved hazard mitigation plan in order to be eligible to apply for these funds. As a citizen within a participating jurisdiction, you will be able to reap the benefits of the risk reduction actions identified by your local government. Sometimes these can be a direct impact to your property in the form of reduced insurance premiums and reduced risk if you live in a high hazard area. Most of the time, these benefits are secondary. By reducing risk exposure, your local government does not have to expend as many resources on preparedness, response or recovery from the impacts of natural hazards. Resources & Tools For more information about hazard mitigation planning, Crawford County's Public Safety Department, Crawford County Planning, or  Crawford County's GIS Department, visit any of the resources below. Public Safety Department Planning Department GIS Department Crawford County GIS Contact Us Crawford County Department of Public SafetyAdministrative Office 814-724-8110

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