Kotzebue Hazard Mitigation Plan

Kotzebue Hazard Mitigation Plan Survey

City of Kotzebue is updating 2019 Hazard Mitigation Plan, funded by:

Village Improvement Fund (VIF)
Alaska Community Fund (ACF): Emergency Planning

Hazard Mitigation

What is hazard mitigation, and what does it do?

Eliminates risk to OR reduces the severity of natural hazard impact
Not a disaster response plan
Long- or short-term projects

Purpose of Plan

Why do we need a Hazard Mitigation Plan?

Identifies way to make community safer, prepared, and resilient
Projects must be identified in plan to be eligible for funding

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* 1. Should these goals be included in the Hazard Mitigation Plan?

	Yes	No
Flooding - Reduce current and future flood damage. Increase public awareness about flooding and erosion.	Flooding - Reduce current and future flood damage. Increase public awareness about flooding and erosion. Yes	Flooding - Reduce current and future flood damage. Increase public awareness about flooding and erosion. No
Severe Weather - Mitigate the effects of extreme weather by instituting programs that provide early warning and preparation.	Severe Weather - Mitigate the effects of extreme weather by instituting programs that provide early warning and preparation. Yes	Severe Weather - Mitigate the effects of extreme weather by instituting programs that provide early warning and preparation. No
Severe Weather - Educate people about the dangers of extreme weather and how to prepare.	Severe Weather - Educate people about the dangers of extreme weather and how to prepare. Yes	Severe Weather - Educate people about the dangers of extreme weather and how to prepare. No
Severe Weather - Develop practical measures to warn in the event of a severe weather event.	Severe Weather - Develop practical measures to warn in the event of a severe weather event. Yes	Severe Weather - Develop practical measures to warn in the event of a severe weather event. No
Erosion & Shore Ice - Mitigate the effects of coastal erosion by protecting critical infrastructure from storm surges and sea ice.	Erosion & Shore Ice - Mitigate the effects of coastal erosion by protecting critical infrastructure from storm surges and sea ice. Yes	Erosion & Shore Ice - Mitigate the effects of coastal erosion by protecting critical infrastructure from storm surges and sea ice. No
Differential Ground Motion/Permafrost Degradation - Improve community health by increasing the resiliency of water and sewer services.	Differential Ground Motion/Permafrost Degradation - Improve community health by increasing the resiliency of water and sewer services. Yes	Differential Ground Motion/Permafrost Degradation - Improve community health by increasing the resiliency of water and sewer services. No
All Hazards - Strengthen Kotzebue’s regional location of a hub community by providing emergency services and resources for local and neighboring community members.	All Hazards - Strengthen Kotzebue’s regional location of a hub community by providing emergency services and resources for local and neighboring community members. Yes	All Hazards - Strengthen Kotzebue’s regional location of a hub community by providing emergency services and resources for local and neighboring community members. No

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Please prioritize the projects under consideration to meet the Hazard Mitigation Plan goals.

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* 3. Please share any other goals or projects that should be included in Kotzebue's Hazard Mitigation Plan.

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* 4. Please enter your name and email address if you would you like updates on the Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Name

	High Priority	Medium Priority	Low Priority	Completed
Structure Elevation and/or Relocation A list of homes, commercial structures and critical facilities that are in danger of flooding and in erosion danger should be identified and mitigation projects for elevating and/or relocating the structures determined. This includes 13 homes north of Crowley dock where the sea wall does not exist.	Structure Elevation and/or Relocation A list of homes, commercial structures and critical facilities that are in danger of flooding and in erosion danger should be identified and mitigation projects for elevating and/or relocating the structures determined. This includes 13 homes north of Crowley dock where the sea wall does not exist. High Priority	Structure Elevation and/or Relocation A list of homes, commercial structures and critical facilities that are in danger of flooding and in erosion danger should be identified and mitigation projects for elevating and/or relocating the structures determined. This includes 13 homes north of Crowley dock where the sea wall does not exist. Medium Priority	Structure Elevation and/or Relocation A list of homes, commercial structures and critical facilities that are in danger of flooding and in erosion danger should be identified and mitigation projects for elevating and/or relocating the structures determined. This includes 13 homes north of Crowley dock where the sea wall does not exist. Low Priority	Structure Elevation and/or Relocation A list of homes, commercial structures and critical facilities that are in danger of flooding and in erosion danger should be identified and mitigation projects for elevating and/or relocating the structures determined. This includes 13 homes north of Crowley dock where the sea wall does not exist. Completed
Kotzebue Maps Accurate flood maps should be prepared that delineate areas of flooding and upland areas.	Kotzebue Maps Accurate flood maps should be prepared that delineate areas of flooding and upland areas. High Priority	Kotzebue Maps Accurate flood maps should be prepared that delineate areas of flooding and upland areas. Medium Priority	Kotzebue Maps Accurate flood maps should be prepared that delineate areas of flooding and upland areas. Low Priority	Kotzebue Maps Accurate flood maps should be prepared that delineate areas of flooding and upland areas. Completed
Public Education Increase public knowledge about mitigation opportunities, floodplain functions, emergency service procedures, and potential hazards. This would include advising property owners, potential property owners, and visitors about the hazards. In addition, dissemination of a brochure or flyer on flood hazards in Kotzebue could be developed and distributed to all households.	Public Education Increase public knowledge about mitigation opportunities, floodplain functions, emergency service procedures, and potential hazards. This would include advising property owners, potential property owners, and visitors about the hazards. In addition, dissemination of a brochure or flyer on flood hazards in Kotzebue could be developed and distributed to all households. High Priority	Public Education Increase public knowledge about mitigation opportunities, floodplain functions, emergency service procedures, and potential hazards. This would include advising property owners, potential property owners, and visitors about the hazards. In addition, dissemination of a brochure or flyer on flood hazards in Kotzebue could be developed and distributed to all households. Medium Priority	Public Education Increase public knowledge about mitigation opportunities, floodplain functions, emergency service procedures, and potential hazards. This would include advising property owners, potential property owners, and visitors about the hazards. In addition, dissemination of a brochure or flyer on flood hazards in Kotzebue could be developed and distributed to all households. Low Priority	Public Education Increase public knowledge about mitigation opportunities, floodplain functions, emergency service procedures, and potential hazards. This would include advising property owners, potential property owners, and visitors about the hazards. In addition, dissemination of a brochure or flyer on flood hazards in Kotzebue could be developed and distributed to all households. Completed
Culverts Design and install culverts to allow floodwaters to drain to the ocean.	Culverts Design and install culverts to allow floodwaters to drain to the ocean. High Priority	Culverts Design and install culverts to allow floodwaters to drain to the ocean. Medium Priority	Culverts Design and install culverts to allow floodwaters to drain to the ocean. Low Priority	Culverts Design and install culverts to allow floodwaters to drain to the ocean. Completed
Snow Management Institute and enforce ordinances to ensure snow is disposed of properly to reduce flooding during spring.	Snow Management Institute and enforce ordinances to ensure snow is disposed of properly to reduce flooding during spring. High Priority	Snow Management Institute and enforce ordinances to ensure snow is disposed of properly to reduce flooding during spring. Medium Priority	Snow Management Institute and enforce ordinances to ensure snow is disposed of properly to reduce flooding during spring. Low Priority	Snow Management Institute and enforce ordinances to ensure snow is disposed of properly to reduce flooding during spring. Completed
Storm Ready Research and consider instituting the National Weather Service program of “Storm Ready”. Storm Ready is a nationwide community preparedness program that uses a grassroots approach to help communities develop plans to handle all types of severe weather—from tornadoes to tsunamis. The program encourages communities to take a new, proactive approach to improving local hazardous weather operations by providing emergency managers with clear‐cut guidelines on how to improve their hazardous weather operations.	Storm Ready Research and consider instituting the National Weather Service program of “Storm Ready”. Storm Ready is a nationwide community preparedness program that uses a grassroots approach to help communities develop plans to handle all types of severe weather—from tornadoes to tsunamis. The program encourages communities to take a new, proactive approach to improving local hazardous weather operations by providing emergency managers with clear‐cut guidelines on how to improve their hazardous weather operations. High Priority	Storm Ready Research and consider instituting the National Weather Service program of “Storm Ready”. Storm Ready is a nationwide community preparedness program that uses a grassroots approach to help communities develop plans to handle all types of severe weather—from tornadoes to tsunamis. The program encourages communities to take a new, proactive approach to improving local hazardous weather operations by providing emergency managers with clear‐cut guidelines on how to improve their hazardous weather operations. Medium Priority	Storm Ready Research and consider instituting the National Weather Service program of “Storm Ready”. Storm Ready is a nationwide community preparedness program that uses a grassroots approach to help communities develop plans to handle all types of severe weather—from tornadoes to tsunamis. The program encourages communities to take a new, proactive approach to improving local hazardous weather operations by providing emergency managers with clear‐cut guidelines on how to improve their hazardous weather operations. Low Priority	Storm Ready Research and consider instituting the National Weather Service program of “Storm Ready”. Storm Ready is a nationwide community preparedness program that uses a grassroots approach to help communities develop plans to handle all types of severe weather—from tornadoes to tsunamis. The program encourages communities to take a new, proactive approach to improving local hazardous weather operations by providing emergency managers with clear‐cut guidelines on how to improve their hazardous weather operations. Completed
Storm Ready Encourage weather‐resistant building construction materials and practices.	Storm Ready Encourage weather‐resistant building construction materials and practices. High Priority	Storm Ready Encourage weather‐resistant building construction materials and practices. Medium Priority	Storm Ready Encourage weather‐resistant building construction materials and practices. Low Priority	Storm Ready Encourage weather‐resistant building construction materials and practices. Completed
Equipment Ensure City has sufficient bulldozers, dump trucks, and other heavy equipment to adequately clear snow drifts after	Equipment Ensure City has sufficient bulldozers, dump trucks, and other heavy equipment to adequately clear snow drifts after High Priority	Equipment Ensure City has sufficient bulldozers, dump trucks, and other heavy equipment to adequately clear snow drifts after Medium Priority	Equipment Ensure City has sufficient bulldozers, dump trucks, and other heavy equipment to adequately clear snow drifts after Low Priority	Equipment Ensure City has sufficient bulldozers, dump trucks, and other heavy equipment to adequately clear snow drifts after Completed
Education Conduct special awareness activities, such as Winter Weather Awareness Week, Flood Awareness Week, etc.	Education Conduct special awareness activities, such as Winter Weather Awareness Week, Flood Awareness Week, etc. High Priority	Education Conduct special awareness activities, such as Winter Weather Awareness Week, Flood Awareness Week, etc. Medium Priority	Education Conduct special awareness activities, such as Winter Weather Awareness Week, Flood Awareness Week, etc. Low Priority	Education Conduct special awareness activities, such as Winter Weather Awareness Week, Flood Awareness Week, etc. Completed
Warnings Install a siren to warn people of a severe weather event or disaster event.	Warnings Install a siren to warn people of a severe weather event or disaster event. High Priority	Warnings Install a siren to warn people of a severe weather event or disaster event. Medium Priority	Warnings Install a siren to warn people of a severe weather event or disaster event. Low Priority	Warnings Install a siren to warn people of a severe weather event or disaster event. Completed
Warnings Install automated weather sensors. Automated weather sensors are the chief method by which the NWS detects the occurrence of incoming severe weather.	Warnings Install automated weather sensors. Automated weather sensors are the chief method by which the NWS detects the occurrence of incoming severe weather. High Priority	Warnings Install automated weather sensors. Automated weather sensors are the chief method by which the NWS detects the occurrence of incoming severe weather. Medium Priority	Warnings Install automated weather sensors. Automated weather sensors are the chief method by which the NWS detects the occurrence of incoming severe weather. Low Priority	Warnings Install automated weather sensors. Automated weather sensors are the chief method by which the NWS detects the occurrence of incoming severe weather. Completed
Building Regulations Establish building regulations to mitigate against fire damage.	Building Regulations Establish building regulations to mitigate against fire damage. High Priority	Building Regulations Establish building regulations to mitigate against fire damage. Medium Priority	Building Regulations Establish building regulations to mitigate against fire damage. Low Priority	Building Regulations Establish building regulations to mitigate against fire damage. Completed
Building Regulations Encourage the evaluation of emergency plans with respect to wildland fire assessment.	Building Regulations Encourage the evaluation of emergency plans with respect to wildland fire assessment. High Priority	Building Regulations Encourage the evaluation of emergency plans with respect to wildland fire assessment. Medium Priority	Building Regulations Encourage the evaluation of emergency plans with respect to wildland fire assessment. Low Priority	Building Regulations Encourage the evaluation of emergency plans with respect to wildland fire assessment. Completed
Fire Wise Outreach Promote Fire Wise building design, siting, and materials for construction.	Fire Wise Outreach Promote Fire Wise building design, siting, and materials for construction. High Priority	Fire Wise Outreach Promote Fire Wise building design, siting, and materials for construction. Medium Priority	Fire Wise Outreach Promote Fire Wise building design, siting, and materials for construction. Low Priority	Fire Wise Outreach Promote Fire Wise building design, siting, and materials for construction. Completed
Fire Wise Outreach Acquire information on the danger of wildland fires and how best to prepare.	Fire Wise Outreach Acquire information on the danger of wildland fires and how best to prepare. High Priority	Fire Wise Outreach Acquire information on the danger of wildland fires and how best to prepare. Medium Priority	Fire Wise Outreach Acquire information on the danger of wildland fires and how best to prepare. Low Priority	Fire Wise Outreach Acquire information on the danger of wildland fires and how best to prepare. Completed
Fire Wise Outreach Enhance public awareness of potential risk to life and personal property. Encourage mitigation measures in the immediate vicinity of their property.	Fire Wise Outreach Enhance public awareness of potential risk to life and personal property. Encourage mitigation measures in the immediate vicinity of their property. High Priority	Fire Wise Outreach Enhance public awareness of potential risk to life and personal property. Encourage mitigation measures in the immediate vicinity of their property. Medium Priority	Fire Wise Outreach Enhance public awareness of potential risk to life and personal property. Encourage mitigation measures in the immediate vicinity of their property. Low Priority	Fire Wise Outreach Enhance public awareness of potential risk to life and personal property. Encourage mitigation measures in the immediate vicinity of their property. Completed
Emergency Response Building Design and build a multipurpose building that will provide emergency response and shelter for Kotzebue and neighboring communities.	Emergency Response Building Design and build a multipurpose building that will provide emergency response and shelter for Kotzebue and neighboring communities. High Priority	Emergency Response Building Design and build a multipurpose building that will provide emergency response and shelter for Kotzebue and neighboring communities. Medium Priority	Emergency Response Building Design and build a multipurpose building that will provide emergency response and shelter for Kotzebue and neighboring communities. Low Priority	Emergency Response Building Design and build a multipurpose building that will provide emergency response and shelter for Kotzebue and neighboring communities. Completed
Extend Coastal Protection Design and build coastal protection along the north coast of Kotzebue.	Extend Coastal Protection Design and build coastal protection along the north coast of Kotzebue. High Priority	Extend Coastal Protection Design and build coastal protection along the north coast of Kotzebue. Medium Priority	Extend Coastal Protection Design and build coastal protection along the north coast of Kotzebue. Low Priority	Extend Coastal Protection Design and build coastal protection along the north coast of Kotzebue. Completed
Water & Sewer Mains Improve the resiliency of the water and sewer system by replacing water and sewer mains. In particular, Swan Lake and Lagoon Loop water loops needs to be replaced with mains with modern materials.	Water & Sewer Mains Improve the resiliency of the water and sewer system by replacing water and sewer mains. In particular, Swan Lake and Lagoon Loop water loops needs to be replaced with mains with modern materials. High Priority	Water & Sewer Mains Improve the resiliency of the water and sewer system by replacing water and sewer mains. In particular, Swan Lake and Lagoon Loop water loops needs to be replaced with mains with modern materials. Medium Priority	Water & Sewer Mains Improve the resiliency of the water and sewer system by replacing water and sewer mains. In particular, Swan Lake and Lagoon Loop water loops needs to be replaced with mains with modern materials. Low Priority	Water & Sewer Mains Improve the resiliency of the water and sewer system by replacing water and sewer mains. In particular, Swan Lake and Lagoon Loop water loops needs to be replaced with mains with modern materials. Completed
Secondary Water Supply Assess Vortac Lake Dam. If it cannot be rebuilt or fixed, determine another backup water source for Devils lake.	Secondary Water Supply Assess Vortac Lake Dam. If it cannot be rebuilt or fixed, determine another backup water source for Devils lake. High Priority	Secondary Water Supply Assess Vortac Lake Dam. If it cannot be rebuilt or fixed, determine another backup water source for Devils lake. Medium Priority	Secondary Water Supply Assess Vortac Lake Dam. If it cannot be rebuilt or fixed, determine another backup water source for Devils lake. Low Priority	Secondary Water Supply Assess Vortac Lake Dam. If it cannot be rebuilt or fixed, determine another backup water source for Devils lake. Completed