Multiple Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022 Survey

Community Feedback

The City of Framingham is updating its MHMP for a 2022 update and would like your feedback on how we should look to proceed in handling hazard mitigation in the future!

Hazard Mitigation assists in minimizing damage that occurs as the result of a natural disaster (flooding, storms, high winds, hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, etc.) to structures, infrastructure and other man-made and natural resources.

This Multiple Hazard Mitigation Plan (MHMP or the Plan or the Update), updated last in 2017 for Framingham in compliance with the requirements of the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA). The updated MHMP expands the City’s capability to deal with natural hazards, minimize future disaster losses, identify mitigation activities and secure funding for future hazard mitigation projects.

In addition, this updated MHMP will assist the City in applying for other hazard mitigation project funding, such as FEMA’s pre-disaster mitigation program the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program, as well as other federal, state and private funding sources.

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* 1. Which of these hazards are the most concerning to you as a resident? (Ranked)

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Where on this map do you think we should focus?

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* 3. What projects should we prioritize as part of mitigation strategies?

Evaluate current ordinances and regulations regarding floodplain development to ensure they are consistent and updated.

Purchase & install automated weather stations

Acquisition of CSX corridor and implement next steps to develop the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail

Establish a water conservation program to reduce MWRA purchases and increase drought resilience for residents and the
City.

Conduct a feasibility study to evaluate development of a storm water utility.

Translation services for residents where English is not primarily spoken in their residence.

Assess flood-proofing measures and flood storage to prevent future flooding at critical City facilities.

Culvert repair in areas of concern.

Funding options for property acquisitions along the Sudbury River and other flood-prone areas in the City.

Develop a City-wide comprehensive tree and forest management program.

Conduct a microgrid feasibility study to investigate the possibility of localized power for critical facilities and ensure that power services continue when the primary power grid is disrupted by a hazard event.

Conduct a comprehensive assessment of water quality, supply, and infrastructure, including assessment of aging infrastructure, such as the MWRA aqueducts.

Other (please specify)

Multiple Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022 Survey

Community Feedback

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* 1. Which of these hazards are the most concerning to you as a resident? (Ranked)

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* 2.

CLOSE UP OF IMAGE

Where on this map do you think we should focus?

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* 3. What projects should we prioritize as part of mitigation strategies?

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* 4. What Hazard Mitigation strategies since 2017 have you seen that has made a difference in the community?

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* 5. What area of the City do you feel is most vulnerable to the above mentioned hazards?

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* 6. What area of Framingham do you live?

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* 7. General Comments

Multiple Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022 Survey

Community Feedback

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* 1. Which of these hazards are the most concerning to you as a resident? (Ranked)

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* 2. CLOSE UP OF IMAGE Where on this map do you think we should focus?

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* 3. What projects should we prioritize as part of mitigation strategies?

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* 4. What Hazard Mitigation strategies since 2017 have you seen that has made a difference in the community?

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* 5. What area of the City do you feel is most vulnerable to the above mentioned hazards?

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* 6. What area of Framingham do you live?

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* 7. General Comments

* 2.

CLOSE UP OF IMAGE

Where on this map do you think we should focus?