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• ig"r' �, f `i ,j�� '5aACCOMPLISHMENTS FROM OUR 2006 MITIGATION PLAN = ��jE#,= = � �! fil .._._. ..;,.:..�,..:..,.. ...,..,a.r==..r...., :.t,..,. ,f r. r=r(.,..... This updated HMA expands upon existing work and information gathered by the City of Everett's 2006 HMP. The 2006 HMP identified 16 action items. Five years later, 11 have been completed and the remaining 5 have been adapted into Action Items in this updated plan. Completed projects include: • Prioritizing retrofits of bridges and streets • Storing backup water pipes and creating backup electric service to water pump and sewer lift stations • Replacing infrastructure with flexible materials to reduce breakage • Educating residents about 72-hour emergency kits, anchoring water heaters and other mitigation measures • Developing a program to mitigate steep slopes and reduce landslide risks • Implementing a standardized ID system for city employees • Developing a Reverse 911 system to alert residents of danger or the need to evacuate • Developing a traffic control system for efficient response and evacuation during incidents y.�+r�=rat' "i/�' 1r1�1 f 1�.l/f4 HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR 2011 MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE /1 y{=� { � "r .,111 There are 8 categories of concern, each with multiple action items. One completely new category was added in this update: Economic Mitigation.When there is a natural disaster, a separate and equally devastating economic disaster can occur. Historically, businesses have been ill-equipped to handle these types of post-disaster changes. While not required by FEMA,the Office of Emergency Management took the first steps in understanding the economic vulnerabilities faced in Everett, as well as planning for the next steps--by including an Economic Mitigation Plan Annex.This Annex is intended to determine the assets and vulnerabilities of the Everett economy and suggest items specifically designed to mitigate economic damages that a disaster could cause. Neighborhood Networks Economy • Develop an incentive-based program to encourage • Include "providing support to business" as an implementation of Map Your Neighborhood programs element within relevant Everett Departments' in all Everett neighborhoods. Continuity of Operations Plans(COOP). • Identify neighborhood emergency gathering places • Establish a private sector response and recovery and heating and cooling center locations during center after a disaster declaration. neighborhood association meetings. • Increase the City's building inspection capabilities • Establish neighborhood-level hazard and emergency after a disaster. planning. • Partner with businesses and neighboring govern- • Coordinate CERT training through neighborhood asso- ments to coordinate transportation plans in ciations. disasters. • Establish neighborhood websites to serve as an infor- • Build on current disaster awareness education mation dissemination outlet for each neighborhood. programs for local businesses. • Expand the responsibility of the business Port Preparedness improvement area to include mitigation, • Create a Port-specific Hazard Mitigation Plan. preparedness, response and recovery. • Create a pedestrian evacuation plan for the Port. • Include structural hardening in the Port Master Plan update. • Map possible sea level rise and monitor it near the Port of Everett.