This article provides an overview of the overall strategy for
plan implementation and maintenance and outlines the method and schedule
for monitoring, updating, and evaluating the plan.
(Res. 61-20, 10-7-20; Res. 32-15, 7-1-15; Res. 05-10, 1-6-10)
Implementation and maintenance are critical to the success of
the mitigation plan. While this plan makes many important recommendations,
the jurisdictions will need to decide which action(s) to take first.
Two factors will help with making that decision: the priority assigned
to the recommendations and funding availability. Low or no-cost actions
most easily demonstrate progress toward successful implementation
of the plan.
An important implementation mechanism that is highly effective
and low-cost is incorporation of the hazard mitigation plan recommendations
and their underlying principles into other plans such as comprehensive
planning, capital improvement budgeting, and regional plans. Mitigation
is most successful when it is incorporated in the day-to-day functions
and priorities of government and in land use and development planning.
It is important to maintain a constant monitoring of funding
opportunities that can be leveraged to implement some of the more
costly recommended actions. Specific funding opportunities that should
be monitored include: special pre- and post-disaster funds, State
and federal earmarked funds, and other grant programs.
(Res. 61-20, 10-7-20; Res. 32-15, 7-1-15; Res. 05-10, 1-6-10)
44 CFR Requirement Section 201.6(c)(4): The plan maintenance
process shall include a section describing the method and schedule
of monitoring, evaluating, and updating the mitigation plan within
a five year cycle.
(Res. 61-20, 10-7-20; Res. 32-15, 7-1-15; Res. 05-10, 1-6-10)
With formal adoption of this plan, the HMPC will be tasked with
plan monitoring, evaluation, and maintenance. The participating jurisdictions
and agencies, led by the Mesa County Emergency Management Department,
agree to the following:
(a)
Meet biannually and after a significant event to monitor and evaluate
the implementation of the plan.
(b)
Act as a forum for hazard mitigation issues.
(c)
Disseminate hazard mitigation ideas and activities to all participants.
(d)
Pursue the implementation of high priority, low- or no-cost recommended
actions.
(e)
Maintain active monitoring of multi-objective, cost-share, and other
funding opportunities to help the community implement the plan’s
recommended actions for which no current funding exists.
(f)
Monitor and assist in implementation and update of this plan.
(g)
Keep the concept of mitigation in the forefront of the community
decision makers by identifying plan recommendations when other community
goals, plans, and activities overlap or influence community vulnerability
to hazards.
(h)
Report on plan progress and recommended changes to the Mesa County
Board of County Commissioners, City Councils, and other governing
bodies of participating jurisdictions.
(i)
Inform and solicit input from the public.
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The HMPC’s primary duty is to see the plan successfully
implemented and to report to the community governing boards and the
public on the status of plan implementation and mitigation opportunities.
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(Res. 61-20, 10-7-20; Res. 32-15, 7-1-15; Res. 05-10, 1-6-10)
The Mesa County Emergency Manager is responsible for initiating
plan reviews and scheduling meetings biannually or after a significant
event has occurred to monitor progress and update the strategies.
This plan will undergo a five-year written update that will be submitted
to the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
and FEMA Region VIII, unless disaster or other circumstances, i.e.,
changing regulations, require a change to this schedule.
(Res. 61-20, 10-7-20; Res. 32-15, 7-1-15; Res. 05-10, 1-6-10)
(a)
Evaluation of progress can be achieved by monitoring changes in vulnerabilities
identified in the plan. Changes in vulnerability can be identified
by:
(b)
Updates to this plan will:
(1)
Consider changes in vulnerability due to action implementation.
(2)
Document successful mitigation efforts that have been proven effective.
(3)
Document areas where mitigation actions were not effective.
(4)
Identify new hazards that may arise or may have been previously overlooked.
(5)
Identify new data or studies on hazards and risks.
(6)
Incorporate new capabilities or changes in capabilities.
(7)
Incorporate growth and development-related changes to inventories.
(c)
Updating of the plan will be by written changes and submissions from
the Mesa County Emergency Management Department and as approved by
the Mesa County Board of County Commissioners, City Councils, and
other governing boards of the other participating jurisdictions.
(Res. 61-20, 10-7-20; Res. 32-15, 7-1-15; Res. 05-10, 1-6-10)
44 CFR Requirement Section 201.6(c)(4)(ii): [The plan
shall include a] process by which local governments incorporate the
requirements of the mitigation plan into other planning mechanisms
such as comprehensive or capital improvement plans, when appropriate.
When possible, plan participants will use existing plans and/or
programs to implement hazard mitigation actions. Based on the capability
assessments of the participating jurisdictions, communities in Mesa
County continue to plan and implement programs to reduce losses to
life and property from hazards. This plan builds upon the momentum
developed through previous and related planning efforts and mitigation
programs and recommends implementing actions, where possible, through
the following plans:
(a)
Mesa County Emergency Operations Plan.
(b)
Mesa County Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
(c)
General or master plans of participating jurisdictions.
(d)
Ordinances of participating jurisdictions.
(e)
Capital improvement plans and budgets.
(f)
Other community plans within Mesa County, such as water conservation
plans and storm water management plans.
(Res. 61-20, 10-7-20; Res. 32-15, 7-1-15; Res. 05-10, 1-6-10)
44 CFR Requirement Section 201.6(c)(4)(iii): [The plan
maintenance process shall include a] discussion on how the community
will continue public participation in the plan maintenance process.
The update process provides an opportunity to document success
in mitigating hazards and seek additional public comment. Information
will be posted in the local newspapers and on the County website following
the plan review. Community meetings will be scheduled to seek public
comment on the plan update. Public notice will be posted and public
participation will be invited through available website postings and
press releases to the local media outlets.
(Res. 61-20, 10-7-20; Res. 32-15, 7-1-15; Res. 05-10, 1-6-10)
