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Economic Goals and Strategies
This survey was prepared with funds provided by the New York State Department of State under Title 3 of the Environmental Protection Fund.
The following goals were identified based on an analysis of economic and community conditions in Broome County.
1.
Which of the following economic goals is most important to you? Select your top choice.
Goal 1 — Jobs and Services — Maintain safe and reliable access to jobs, health care, shelters, and other essential services during floods and severe weather.
Goal 2 — Employer Preparation — Help businesses and major employers prepare for emergencies and reduce disruptions to jobs, businesses, and the local economy.
Goal 3 — Neighborhoods and Housing — Make existing neighborhoods and housing safer and more affordable while reducing the risk that residents are displaced after disasters.
Goal 4 — Health and Safety — Reduce health and safety risks for older adults, people with disabilities, low-income households, and people with medical needs.
Goal 5 — Local Governments — Help local governments improve staffing, equipment, coordination, and funding needed to carry out projects and programs that make communities more prepared for emergencies.
Goal 6 — Land Use, Development, and Environmental Stewardship — Guide development away from areas at risk from hazards and make sure new development does not increase risks to surrounding areas.
2.
County-wide Strategies: Please select the strategies that are most important to you.
Use flood-prone land and properties purchased through flood buyout programs to help manage flooding, reduce maintenance needs, and benefit surrounding communities.
Prepare priority projects so they are ready to apply for grant funding, including identifying costs, partners, permits, and funding needs.
Publish an annual report on resiliency projects, spending, progress, lessons learned, and updated priorities.
Require County-funded projects to avoid increasing flooding and other risks in surrounding areas.
Use a consistent checklist to review new plans and projects for flooding, drainage, steep slopes, emergency access, utilities, and impacts on surrounding areas.
Develop model zoning and development standards that municipalities can use to reduce risks from flooding, stormwater, steep slopes, and other hazards.
3.
Town/ Village/ City wide Strategies: Please select the strategies that are most important to you.
Support the local workforce and help local governments maintain services and financial stability over the long term.
Improve coordination among the County and municipalities to carry out and track efforts that make communities more prepared for hazards.
Create a shared inventory of emergency equipment and supplies, such as generators, pumps, barriers, vehicles, radios, fuel, and shelter supplies.
Update agreements so municipalities and other partners can more easily share staff, equipment, and resources during emergencies.
Improve staffing plans by cross-training employees and identifying backup staff for critical jobs.
4.
Other Economic Strategies/Actions