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2015 – 2016 Update

CHARLESTON

REGIONAL HAZARD

MITIGATION PLAN

Jurisdictions Represented and Participating in

the Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan

Unincorporated Charleston County

Town of Awendaw

City of Charleston

City of Folly Beach

Town of Hollywood

City of Isle of Palms

Town of James Island

Town of Kiawah Island

Town of Lincolnville

Town of McClellanville

Town of Meggett

Town of Mt. Pleasant

City of North Charleston

Town of Ravenel

Town of Rockville

Town of Seabrook Island

Town of Sullivan’s Island

Government Entities Represented and Participating in this Plan

Charleston County Parks & Recreation Commission

Charleston County School District

Charleston Water System

College of Charleston

Cooper River Parks & Playground Commission

James Island Public Service District Commission

Mt. Pleasant Water Works Commission

North Charleston District

North Charleston Sewer District

Roper St. Francis

St. Andrews Parish Park & Recreation Commission

St. Andrews Public Service District

St. John’s Fire District Commission

St. Paul’s Fire District Commission

The Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan involves all participating jurisdictions but is

maintained by Charleston County’s Building Inspection Services Department. This plan is

published on the Charleston County Building Inspection Services website and is available in the

department office.

Public comment on the plan is always welcome and incorporated into the yearly updates. For any

questions on the plan or for information on how to be involved with the Plan, please contact

Charleston County Building Inspection Services. Thank you for your interest.

Email: [email protected] Phone: 843-202-6940

Fax: 843-202-6954

Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan

Table of Contents Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................ 8

1.1 – Planning Process ..................................................................................................................... 8

1.2 – Hazard Assessment ................................................................................................................ 9

1.3 – Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) ......................................................... 9

1.4 – Problem Assessment ............................................................................................................. 10

1.5 – Goals ....................................................................................................................................... 11

1.6 – Review of Possible Activities ............................................................................................... 11

1.7 – Adopting Resolution ............................................................................................................ 12

1.8 – Action Plan ............................................................................................................................. 12

1.9 – Conclusion ............................................................................................................................. 12

Planning Process ............................................................................................................................... 14

2.1 – Direction of Professional Planner ....................................................................................... 14

2.2 – Pre Planning Request for Input from Interested Parties ................................................. 14

2.3 – Planning Committee ............................................................................................................. 16

2.4 – Public Input ............................................................................................................................ 18

2.5 – Local Jurisdiction Adoption ................................................................................................ 20

2.6 – Implementation Plan ............................................................................................................ 20

2.7 – Planning Process Summary ................................................................................................. 22

Attachment 2-A: Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Questionnaire ................... 26

Attachment 2-B: CRS/Hazard Mitigation Plan Questionnaire Distribution ........................ 33

Attachment 2-C: Members of the Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Project

Committee ....................................................................................................................................... 35

Attachment 2-D: Recognizing & Adopting the Committee/Plan .......................................... 37

Hazard Assessment ........................................................................................................................... 39

3.1 – Hurricane ............................................................................................................................... 41

3.2 – Flood ....................................................................................................................................... 46

3.3 – Wildfire ................................................................................................................................... 50

3.4 – Tornado .................................................................................................................................. 54

3.5 – Earthquake ............................................................................................................................. 57

3.6 – Hazardous Materials ............................................................................................................ 61

3.7 – Rip Currents ........................................................................................................................... 65

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3.8 – Severe Storm .......................................................................................................................... 68

3.9 – Drought .................................................................................................................................. 73

3.10 – Winter eather ....................................................................................................................... 78

3.11 – Avian Flu/Pandemic .......................................................................................................... 80

3.12 – Dam Failure ......................................................................................................................... 83

3.13 – Terrorism .............................................................................................................................. 85

3.14 – Tsunamis .............................................................................................................................. 89

3.15 – Summary of Jurisdictions Affected .................................................................................. 91

3.16 – Summary of Hazard Extent ............................................................................................... 92

3.17 – Summary of Hazard Probability ....................................................................................... 94

Problem Assessment ........................................................................................................................ 96

4.1 – Hazard Vulnerability ............................................................................................................ 96

4.2 – Vulnerable Buildings .......................................................................................................... 112

4.3 – Infrastructure Vulnerability............................................................................................... 126

4.4 – Known Flood Damages ...................................................................................................... 135

4.5 – Past Flood Impacts .............................................................................................................. 137

4.6 – Emergency Warning Needs ............................................................................................... 137

4.7 – Critical Facilities .................................................................................................................. 140

4.8 – Natural and Beneficial Functions of Floodplains ........................................................... 148

4.9 – Development and Population Trends .............................................................................. 156

4.10 – Economic Impact ............................................................................................................... 171

Attachment 4-A: Repetitive Loss Areas within the Charleston Region .............................. 199

Attachment 4-B: Critical Facilities Located within Charleston County .............................. 204

Attachment 4-C: Charleston Region Buildings Vulnerable to Flooding Due to Location in

the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) Only .......................................................................... 213

Attachment 4-D: Charleston Region Buildings Vulnerable to Flooding Due to Year of

Construction and Location in the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) ............................... 214

Attachment 4-E: Charleston Region Average Valuation of Buildings and Mobile Homes

........................................................................................................................................................ 215

Attachment 4-F: Charleston Region Average Valuation of Site-Built Buildings by Flood

Zone ............................................................................................................................................... 216

Goals .................................................................................................................................................. 217

Possible Activities ........................................................................................................................... 221

6.1 – Program for Public Information ........................................................................................ 223

6.2 – Preventive Activities ........................................................................................................... 225

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6.3 – Property Protection ............................................................................................................. 227

6.4 – Natural and Beneficial Functions of Floodplains/Resource Preservation ................. 231

6.5 – Emergency Services ............................................................................................................ 233

6.6 – Structural Projects ............................................................................................................... 236

6.7 – Public Information Activities ............................................................................................ 238

Attachment 6-A: A Chart of Project Prioritization Factors Based Upon Questionnaire

Responses ...................................................................................................................................... 241

Attachment 6-B: A Chart of Property Protection Project Prioritization Based Upon

Questionnaire Responses ............................................................................................................ 242

Attachment 6-C: Drainage Improvement Projects ................................................................. 243

Attachment 6-D: Program for Public Information ................................................................. 254

Adopting Resolution and Jurisdiction-Specific Action Plans ................................................ 259

7.1 – Unincorporated Charleston County ................................................................................. 261

7.2 – Town of Awendaw ............................................................................................................. 287

7.3 – City of Charleston ............................................................................................................... 312

7.4 – City of Folly Beach .............................................................................................................. 322

7.5 – Town of Hollywood ............................................................................................................ 332

7.6 – City of Isle of Palms ............................................................................................................ 357

7.7 – Town of James Island ......................................................................................................... 364

7.8 – Town of Kiawah Island ...................................................................................................... 387

7.9 – Town of Lincolnville ........................................................................................................... 397

7.10 – Town of McClellanville .................................................................................................... 413

7.11 – Town of Meggett ............................................................................................................... 427

7.12 – Town of Mt. Pleasant ........................................................................................................ 450

7.13 – City of North Charleston.................................................................................................. 471

7.14 – Town of Ravenel................................................................................................................ 494

7.15 – Town of Rockville ............................................................................................................. 517

7.16 – Town of Seabrook Island ................................................................................................. 540

7.17 – Town of Sullivan’s Island ................................................................................................ 564

7.18 – Charleston County Parks & Recreation Commission .................................................. 577

7.19 – Charleston County School District ................................................................................. 582

7.20 – Charleston Water System ................................................................................................. 588

7.21 – College of Charleston ....................................................................................................... 604

7.22 – Cooper River Parks & Playground Commission .......................................................... 610

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7.23 – James Island Public Service District Commission ........................................................ 615

7.24 – Mt. Pleasant Water Works Commission ........................................................................ 628

7.25 – North Charleston District ................................................................................................ 633

7.26 – North Charleston Sewer District ..................................................................................... 640

7.27 – Roper St. Francis ................................................................................................................ 649

7.28 – St. Andrews Parish Park & Recreation Commission ................................................... 650

7.29 – St. Andrews Public Service District ................................................................................ 655

7.30 – St. John’s Fire District Commission ................................................................................ 659

7.31 – St. Paul’s Fire District Commission ................................................................................ 665

Appendices ....................................................................................................................................... 670

A.1 - Abbreviations Utilized In This Plan ................................................................................. 671

A.2 - Overview of the Community Rating System (CRS) ...................................................... 673

A.3 - Overview of Project IMPACT ........................................................................................... 675

A.4 - Overview of CARE Program............................................................................................. 676

A.5 – Summary of Changes ........................................................................................................ 678

A.6 – Public Meeting Notices ..................................................................................................... 700

A.7 – Previous Meeting Minutes ................................................................................................ 709

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Section 1

Executive Summary 1.1 – Planning Process

The Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan is the result of a community wide effort to

determine appropriate mechanisms to address the various types of hazards facing the

Charleston Region. The Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Program Committee, which

drafted this plan, consisted of members from each of the local government entities within

Charleston County, from State agencies with a focus on hazard mitigation, from Federal

agencies with a focus on hazard mitigation, and from the non-profit and public sectors. The

Emergency Management Program provides technical assistance consistent with the scope of

the mitigation program such as implementing building codes, fire codes, and land-use

ordinances. The committees established under the local “Project Impact” initiative also

provide input into the projects recommended in the plan. At the initiation of the planning

process utilized in drafting this plan, a questionnaire regarding hazard mitigation and

project prioritization was distributed through directed mailings as well as through meetings

with professional organizations to solicit input into the recommended contents for the plan.

Public meetings were also conducted in three areas throughout the Region to obtain

additional input from the citizens of the Region regarding the contents of this plan. In 2003,

as a result of changes to Federal law under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, special

purpose districts in Charleston County joined the planning process so they would have the

opportunity to adopt an approved hazard mitigation plan and meet the new requirements

of the Act. All of the original plan signatories have continued to participate in this plan

(none have dropped out) and all of the Special Purpose District Governments that adopted

the plan during 2004 (see Attachment II-D) have continued to participate in the planning

process through 2009. For the 2012-2013 Plan, the Town of James Island was not included

due to a court decision in June 2011 that dissolved the town following a lawsuit with the

City of Charleston. Residents of the dissolved town were considered part of Unincorporated

Charleston County during the update cycle for 2012-2013. The Town of James Island has

been included in the plan as its own entity once again, from the 2013-2014 plan onward. Two

additional government entities have joined the planning process and adopted the plan since

2004: namely the College of Charleston and the Charleston County School District. Roper

St. Francis has requested to be added to this year’s plan. Roper St. Francis will be submitting

an “Action Plan” only, due to joining the program as of May 2015. All of the local

government entities within Charleston County are now participating in the plan and have

adopted the plan. During 2014-2015, a questionnaire was distributed to the plan signatories

and others with an interest in hazard mitigation to determine if there were any changes to

hazard mitigation and project prioritization since the last questionnaire was distributed in

2006-2007. The results of this survey are included in this plan, as applicable. The planning

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process is more thoroughly explained in Section II of this plan. The plan has been drafted in

such a manner that the local government entities within Charleston County are able to

prepare an action plan for their respective entities and adopt this plan for their use within

their government entity. This cooperative approach enables the Region to have a more

standardized way of addressing hazards which face all of the government entities, and also

avoids a duplication of effort that would occur if all of the government entities individually

undertook this type of planning initiative.

As a strengthening of this cooperation among the communities a Program for Public

Information (see Section IV) was established for 2012-2013 as part of the region’s on-going

efforts to better inform its citizenry on proper preparedness and mitigation measures to be

undertaken to make the region more resilient to those natural hazards that pose the greatest

threat of loss and damage. In the upcoming years, the program will be improved upon and

enhanced in order to protect lives and raise awareness of important issues.

The Charleston Regional Plan is unique in the fact the plan is updated annually. This

allows a continual planning process to keep the plan current, the jurisdictions involved, and

the history more dynamic.

1.2 – Hazard Assessment

The Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan is based upon the results of the

questionnaires and the comments received through both committee and public meetings.

The plan includes in Section III a ranking of the types of hazards facing the Charleston

Region, with hurricanes being the most serious threat, followed by flooding, tornadoes,

earthquakes, wildfires, hazardous material incidents, terrorism activities, and other hazards

(such as winter storms and drought). Additional hazards for which the possibility of

occurrence is much more remote or non-existent, such as tsunamis, dam failure, volcanoes,

landslides, avalanches, land subsidence, and expansive soils are also now discussed in the

plan to meet Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requirements. The hazard description section of

the plan provides a brief description of the nature of the hazard for these types of hazards

within the Charleston Region. The discussion section of the plan provides a more detailed

description of the history of hazard event incidents in the Charleston Region. As this section

illuminates, the Charleston Region has had numerous, mostly localized, hazard events and a

few large-scale hazard events (e.g. Hurricane Hugo in 1989, earthquake of 1886) throughout

our history.

1.3 – Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)

A HIRA Report is a systematic way to identify and analyze hazards to determine

their scope, impact, and the vulnerability of the built environment to such events. Through

the yearly Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, such a systematic process and

assessment has already been put into place for the area. As to not duplicate, a separate

HIRA document is not included due to the fact each component of a HIRA is already

expressed throughout this plan.

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Per the Code of Federal Regulations, 44 CFR 201.4 (b), “The purpose of mitigation

planning is for State, local, and Indian tribal governments to identify the natural hazards

that impact them, to identify actions and activities to reduce any losses from those hazards,

and to establish a coordinated process to implement the plan, taking advantage of a wide

range of resources.”

Each aspect of a typical HIRA report is discussed in the Charleston Regional Hazard

Mitigation Plan. Among other components, the Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation

Plan includes identification of hazards, identification of resource requirements, profiles of

previous hazardous events, vulnerability assessments, and estimates of potential losses by a

variety of simulations, local outreach and education programs, and emergency operations

procedures, inventories, plans, and shortfalls.

As noted in Section III. Hazard Assessment, the Charleston region is susceptible to

hurricanes, flooding, tornadoes, wildfires, earthquakes, drought conditions, terrorism

events, and other hazards. Because of such identified risks, mitigation and education are

essential. Furthermore, the aforementioned hazards included in Section III. are in a ranked

order according in part to a questionnaire found in Section II completed by the Hazard

Mitigation Committee.

In addition, Due to the fact the Mitigation Plan encompasses a regional perspective

rather than a single municipality or organization, the effect is a more complete and

coordinated plan to improve the safety of citizens against potential natural and manmade

hazards. The Charleston County Hazard Mitigation Committee works with each

government or adopting entity and together, this collaborative regional plan for hazard

mitigation can also serve as a HIRA report.

1.4 – Problem Assessment

The Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan also addresses the vulnerability of

the Region to each of the major types of hazards facing the region in Section IV, Problem

Assessment. Each of the major hazard types are discussed in terms of which types of

buildings are most vulnerable to each type of hazard with an estimation of the number of

vulnerable buildings within the Region to flood/hurricane damage being provided (e.g. a

total of 78,355 buildings are estimated to be vulnerable to flood damage in the Region based

upon their location in the Special Flood Hazard Area only, and of these, an estimated 47,169

buildings are estimated to be vulnerable based upon both their date of construction and

location within the Special Flood Hazard Area) (Section A). Estimated potential building

and other property losses due to earthquakes and tornadoes are also discussed (Section A).

The types of hazards that pose a threat to the infrastructure to the Region and in what

manner (Section B), known flood damages (Section C), past flood impacts (Section D),

Emergency Warning Needs (Section E), Critical Facilities (Section F), Natural and Beneficial

Functions of floodplains (Section G), Development and Population Trends (Section H), and

Economic Impact of hazard events (Section I) are also reviewed. The overall determination

from this section is that the Charleston Region is potentially vulnerable to loss as a result of

a hazard event to a relatively high degree, particularly considering the increasing

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population of elderly people and increasing number of residents not necessarily familiar

with the types of hazards facing the region and how best to prepare and protect themselves

from these hazards. Since tourism plays such a predominant role in the local economy and

is often negatively affected by large-scale hazard events with national media coverage, the

potential economic losses associated with a hazard event are potentially high.

1.5 – Goals

The goals of the Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (Section V) compliment

the goals of the Charleston County “Project Impact” initiative and the Community Action

for a Renewed Environment program. In general, these goals are intended to minimize

future losses of life and property associated with hazard events facing the Charleston

Region. Since this plan is a regional plan intended for adoption by the local government

entities, the Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Program Committee provided flexibility

within this plan to enable local government entities with specific goals to include those in

this section as they deemed appropriate.

1.6 – Review of Possible Activities

The Possible Activities section of the Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan

(Section VI) provides prioritization factors to be utilized in selecting projects to be

performed as well as a description of the on-going activities currently being performed

within the Region. This section also lists suggested other activities that possibly could be

performed to enhance the hazard mitigation within the Charleston Region. This section

discusses Preventive Activities (e.g. primarily regulatory activities designed to provide

improved resistance of development to hazard events) in Section A, Property Protection

Activities (e.g. activities designed to improve the ability of the citizens or the existing

building stock/infrastructure to withstand hazard events) in Section B, Natural and

Beneficial Functions of Floodplains/Resource Preservation Activities (e.g. activities geared

towards the preservation of the natural and historic resources of the Region) in Section C,

Emergency Services (e.g. activities geared towards hazard event warning and government

response) in Section D, Structural Projects (e.g. activities which are infrastructure

improvements designed to enhance the hazard resistance of the Region) in Section E, and

Public Information Activities (e.g. activities geared towards educating the citizens of the

Region regarding hazard preparation and response) in Section F. The overall view provided

within this section is that the Region is already doing many activities for the enhancement of

our hazard mitigation however; there are also additional activities which may be done to

further prepare our residents for the hazard events to which the Region is vulnerable. This

section has been utilized by the respective government entities to draft their individual

action plans regarding which types of activities they intend to pursue in the future to reduce

their hazard vulnerability. The prioritization factors within these sections also play a major

role in additional project determination under “Project Impact” as new possible activities are

considered under this initiative.

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1.7 – Adopting Resolution

As each government entity adopts this plan, the adopting resolution is to be included

within section seven. This plan is intended to be a working document which may be subject

to revision as the Community Rating System schedule changes or as “Project Impact”

decision making committees request revisions that would enhance their ability to perform

their functions. The adopting resolutions for the government entities therefore generally

include a section recognizing the Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Program

Committee as a continuing entity to be charged with maintaining and making revisions to

this plan as needed, and making periodic reports regarding this plan to the respective

Governing Councils or Commissions for the adopting government entities.

1.8 – Action Plan

Each government or other adopting entity has included within the plan for their

entity a specific action plan regarding activities that they propose be undertaken or

continued during each year. This action plan includes activities from several of all of the

types of activities discussed within Section VI of the plan. While it is the intention of the

entities to undertake the activities included within the action plan, it is also recognized that

circumstances may change and the activities listed may not be able to be accomplished

within the time frame indicated, depending upon the circumstances encountered. The

Community Rating System (CRS) program recognizes that as circumstances change, action

plans may also need to change accordingly, and therefore does not punish communities for

not performing activities listed within the action plan as long as in the annual review of the

plan includes an explanation as to why the activity was not accomplished. The action plan

for each entity is periodically updated to reflect changes and to indicate activities for the

time period for each year. Each entity that adopted the plan when it was originally

developed has also completed a status report on the action plan annually from 1999 - 2016,

indicating the progress towards the activities listed within this plan. Those entities that

adopted the plan for the first time during 2004 or in a later year also generated status reports

of their action plan items in the year(s) following their initial plan adoption.

1.9 – Conclusion

The Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan is the result of a cooperative effort

of the public and private sectors intended to enhance the ability of all of the local

jurisdictions within the Charleston Region to prepare for and respond to hazard events. The

plan is comprehensive and complements other initiatives such as “Project Impact” and

Community Action for a Renewed Environment currently being undertaken throughout the

Charleston Region to help make the Region more resistant to disasters and to reduce

environmental pollution within the Region. Additional information regarding this plan is

available through the local jurisdictions or Charleston County Building Inspection Services.

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New to the 2015-2016 Hazard Mitigation Plan

In 2014-2015 Roper St. Francis adopted the Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, and was subsequently added to all applicable lists and tables as a participant. Their action plan for 2015-2016 is also displayed in Section 7.27.

Annual updates are a necessary component of the plan’s 5-year update cycle. Between May 1st, 2014 and April 30th, 2015 Charleston County was faced with a variety of different hazards. A summary of the historic data, which has been added to the plan, is included below.

 There were 13 total coastal flood, flash flood, and other flooding events.

 There were 638 fire incidents of various types, including outside fires and vehicle

fires.

 In May 2014, there was 1 EF0 tornado spotted in Rockville, SC. There was no

reported damage.

 In October 2014, there was an earthquake in the Ladson/Summerville area which

registered 2.2 on the Richter scale.

 There were 363 hazardous materials incidents, including fuel spills and gas leaks.

 There were 3 rip current events which resulted in the death of 1 person.

 Over a period of 9 total days, there were 7 strong wind events as the result of

thunderstorms, 2 hail storms, and 1 lightning strike event which in total resulted in

$31,000 worth of damage.

 Over a period of 12 total weeks, Charleston County was listed as being in a drought

condition of D0 – abnormally dry.

 There were 118 reported suspicious package and bomb threat incidents.

 There were no hurricanes, tropical storms, or tropical depressions, nor any extreme

winter weather events that affected the Charleston region.

 There were also no pandemic events, dam failures, nor tsunamis that affected the

region and statistically, there is no substantial risk that these events will ever affect

the Charleston region.

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Section 2

Planning Process 2.1 – Direction of Professional Planner

The former Charleston County Administrator, Mr. Mack Canterbury, a Professional

Planner, provided direction and guidance regarding the planning process utilized in the

production of this plan since its initial development until his retirement in 2008. The

planning process used in the initial production of the plan continues to be utilized through

the plan revision process. Mr. Carl Simmons, Building Inspection Services Department

Director, now oversees the planning process.

2.2 – Pre Planning Request for Input from Interested Parties

The questionnaire included as Attachment II-A to this section, or a slightly modified

version for non-governmental entities, was distributed by mail/email to eighty (80)

organizations or individuals with a request for their input at the beginning of the planning

process. The recipients of the questionnaire via mail were considered to be knowledgeable

regarding hazards experienced in the Charleston Region and the potential vulnerabilities of

the Region to these hazards. Completing a questionnaire was considered to be one form of

participation in the planning process. Alternate means of participation in the planning

process include, but are not limited to, attendance at committee meetings, or having one or

more representatives on a committee that develops or provides input into the plan, since

multiple opportunities are provided for committee members to provide input into the plan,

even if they are unable to attend committee meetings due to schedule conflicts. This

questionnaire asked the respondents to assess the hazards indigenous to the Charleston

Region, assess the nature of the problem these hazards create, rate/provide potential goals

for the plan, rate/provide possible activities for the plan to address, and rate/provide

criteria for prioritizing projects under the plan. The questionnaire also asked the

respondents to provide copies of existing hazard-related mitigation plans, if available. A list

of the mail recipients of the questionnaire is provided as Attachment 2-B to this section.

Responses were received from forty-one (41) of the recipients of the mail

questionnaire (51.3%). Two of these respondents did not complete the questionnaire but

responded with a letter or specific information. Two of the responses were received too late

to be included in the analyses of the questionnaire included in this plan. The highest

response rate (%) was from the local jurisdictions (73.3%, n = 12), followed by Charleston

County Departments Heads/Administrators (61.5%, n = 8), Charleston Regional Agencies

(50%, however, only 2 questionnaires were initially mailed for this category; n = 1), State

agencies (41.9%, n = 14), Federal agencies (33.3%, n = 3), and private sector organizations

(30%, n = 2). For the purpose of the data analyses provided throughout this plan, the

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responding regional agency (the Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission) was

grouped with the Charleston County Department Heads/Administrators. Responses

received but not included in the data analysis were considered during deliberations at the

planning committee meetings.

In addition to those questionnaires mailed to prospective respondents,

questionnaires were discussed at “Project Impact” presentations to community professional

organizations/ advisory groups (e.g. Master Plumber’s Association, Earthquake Advisory

Committee, Construction Specifications Institute, Charleston Chapter of the American

Institute of Architects), and those interested in completing questionnaires were asked to do

so and return the questionnaires as quickly as possible. Questionnaires were also hand

delivered to several contractors/business owners with a request for their input. No

responses were received in time from these requests for the data analysis included in this

plan. Responses received that were not included in the data analysis were considered

during deliberations at the planning committee meetings.

A second questionnaire for local government and special purpose district

governments was distributed during 2004 to applicable committee members for the purpose

of obtaining additional information on other plans adopted by the local government entities,

anticipated future development trends, critical facilities planned to be constructed in the

future, and anticipated population trends in 20 years. The information obtained through

this questionnaire has been included in the applicable tables and text of this plan for the

2005 update to the plan. Questionnaire responses were received from the local government

entities in Charleston County that had adopted this plan in or prior to 2004, or alternate

means of obtaining the needed information were utilized.

The questionnaire originally used for the development of this plan was also modified

slightly to indicate the addition of more hazards either indicated by FEMA as needing to be

addressed in the plan or hazard events identified through the plan update processes as

hazards potentially affecting the Charleston County Region. This modified questionnaire

was distributed during 2006 to the members of the committees that update the plan and

other stakeholders in the community with potential interest or input into the planning

process. The analyzed results of this questionnaire were used as a part of the 2007-2008 plan

update. The results of this questionnaire reflected a few changes, particularly regarding

additional hazards added to the plan (rip currents, avian flu, tsunami, drought) and in the

prioritization factors for projects. These changes are discussed in more detail in the

applicable sections of this plan.

The questionnaire was again sent out in the summer of 2014 to nearly eighty local

governments, special purpose districts, community organizations, and various state and

federal agencies with representation in the area who deal with hazard mitigation, weather,

and the natural environment. In an effort to reduce cost and increase response, the survey

was digitalized and responses were recorded in a Google poll.

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A simplified version of the survey designed for the general public was also

produced. The public survey link was placed on the Charleston County Building Services

website, sent to several citizens that had previously requested to be involved in mitigation

planning, and the condensed survey was printed and placed in the lobby of the Building

Services office to capture input from regional contractors and construction professionals.

The public survey asked participants to simply describe the area within the County that they

lived, rank the natural and man-made hazards previously identified in order of severity, and

provided an opportunity to leave an email address if they were interested in receiving

additional communication regarding the plan.

Response numbers were lower than expected considering the new electronic format,

but responses received were right in line with previous surveys, confirming the fact the

priorities established for outreach and mitigation are still appropriate. Hurricanes were

again perceived as the biggest threat to the Lowcountry, with flooding, earthquakes, and

tornadoes earning very high marks as well. No substantial new risks were identified

through either the public or jurisdiction/government survey.

2.3 – Planning Committee

Based upon input received from the questionnaires, a planning committee was

established to draft this plan. The members of this committee are listed in Attachment II-C

to this section. The original composition of the committee included representatives from the

local jurisdictions within Charleston County, State agencies, Federal agencies, Charleston

County Departments, and the private sector. If a member of the committee was unable to

attend a meeting, applicable drafts and/or information that was distributed/discussed at

the planning committee meeting was mailed or hand delivered to the member so as to

obtain any comments from the committee member as an alternative form of participation in

the planning process. In this manner, comments from other agencies were obtained through

the members of the committee. Minutes and/or meeting notes, copies of meeting handouts,

and attendance rosters for committee meetings are maintained in the Charleston County

Building Services Department. Appendix A-7 to this plan provides lists of committee

members in attendance at Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Project Committee

meetings, and members of the Project Impact (“Disaster Resistant Communities”)

committees, who also provide input into the planning process.

The governing bodies of the local jurisdictions represented on the planning

committee were provided with a list of the members of the committee and a “Project

Impact” organizational chart in order for these governing bodies to recognize the committee

and approve the proposed organization for “Project Impact”. The Project Impact

committees also routinely provide input into the plan as they discuss projects they

recommend performing to make the community more resistant to disasters. A list of the

governing bodies that have officially recognized the planning committee is included in

Attachment II-D of this section. Copies of the governing body actions are available at the

local jurisdiction offices, Charleston County Building Services, and are included in this plan

in Section VII.

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The planning committee initially met three times to discuss the hazard assessment,

problem, goals, and possible activities addressed within this plan. The last meeting of the

committee prior to the local governments initially adopting the plan occurred after the

public hearings in order for the committee to incorporate the public comments into the draft

plan prior to its consideration by the governing councils. The committee also meets at least

annually to update the plan. This annual update process includes County staff making

routine updates that include, but are not limited to, changes to committee membership to

reflect personnel changes (Part II), additional hazard events that have occurred during the

year (Part III), changes to building vulnerability based on revised building counts or

valuations obtained from the Assessor’s Office (Part IV), and government entities providing

updates to applicable sections of the plan (drainage projects status (Part VI), repetitive flood

loss properties (Part IV), changes to critical facilities (Part IV), and so forth). Project Impact

committee members also provide input throughout the year as to activities to include on

action plans (Parts VI and VII) for the coming year as they discuss projects they would

recommend for hazard mitigation during their routine meetings throughout the year. Each

signatory to the plan also develops an action plan for each year and provides a status report

on the proposed activities in the previous year’s action plan on an annual basis and provides

their recommended revisions to any sections of the plan, as applicable. The committee

members are also provided sample action plans and status reports each year as a part of the

update process for them to provide input into these portions of the plan (Part VII). Changes

are made to the goals section of the plan (Part V) on an as needed basis as determined by the

multiple committees involved in the plan update process. The Executive Summary (Part I)

is updated to reflect any needed changes based on the revisions made to the plan for that

year, as applicable. The update process is an evaluation of the plan for any revisions

needed. The criteria used for this update/evaluation are whether all hazards have been

included, whether the plan meets the needs of the signatory governments, and whether the

updates are in accordance with FEMA planning guidelines. The Charleston Regional

Hazard Mitigation Project committee meets as a group on at least an annual basis to review

the updates made to the plan, to suggest any further updates, and to approve the updates

made to the plan for that year. Details as to the changes made to the plan are provided to

the committee members in advance of the committee meeting (see Appendix A-5 for

summary reports of revisions made to the plan from previous years. The committee also

approves an annual report of plan changes for the Governing Councils/Commissions

during this meeting.

With the passage of the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, additional “local

government entities” were required to adopt approved hazard mitigation plans in order to

remain eligible for specific types of federal post-event financial assistance. In 2003, these

additional government entities were invited to join the committee that developed and

updates the Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, and by 2008 all of the local

government entities in Charleston County had joined this hazard mitigation plan (with the

College of Charleston and the Charleston County School District joining after the 2004

edition of the plan was approved by FEMA for Disaster Mitigation Act compliance), and

none of the other government entities that were signatories to the plan had dropped out of

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the plan (all local government entities in Charleston County are signatories to and

participants in this plan.). In addition, the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of

Governments (BCD COG) was asked by the South Carolina Emergency Management

Agency to develop a hazard mitigation plan for Berkeley and Dorchester Counties during

2003. The Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan was included by reference in this

plan for the government entities within Charleston County. Representatives from

Charleston County local governments also participated in planning committee meetings for

the BCD COG plan.

2.4 – Public Input

Public input into the plan when it was originally developed was obtained through

the use of the questionnaire previously described and through public meetings specifically

designed to obtain public input into the plan. Members of the general public also served on

the planning committee. Three public hearings were held to discuss the plan. One hearing

was held East of the Cooper River for the residents of the Awendaw, the Isle of Palms,

McClellanville, Mount Pleasant, Sullivan’s Island, Christ’s Church and other unincorporated

areas of Charleston County East of the Cooper River, including the service areas of the Mt.

Pleasant Water Works. Residents of Berkeley County of the City of Charleston were also

provided an opportunity to discuss the plan at this meeting. Another public hearing was

held in the southern and central portions of the County for the residents of Folly Beach,

Hollywood, James Island, Johns Island, Kiawah Island, Meggett, Ravenel, Rockville,

Seabrook Island, and unincorporated areas of Charleston County, including residents of the

St. Paul’s Fire District, St. John’s Fire District, and the James Island Public Service District.

The Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission main office is also located in the

area where this public hearing was held, and their entire service area was covered between

all of the public hearings. A third public hearing was held in North Charleston for residents

of the City of Charleston, City of North Charleston (which includes portions of Dorchester

County), Town of Lincolnville, and unincorporated Charleston County, including areas

serviced by the St. Andrews Public Service District, the North Charleston Public Service

District and Sewer District, and the Cooper River Parks and Playground Commission and

the St. Andrews Parks and Playground Commission. The Commissions of Public Works

provide water and sewer utility services throughout the Charleston County area, so these

public hearings also provided opportunities for those living within their service area to

comment on the plan. These locations were selected since the Charleston County satellite

service centers are located in these regions of the County and the residents of any areas of

the County are within a maximum of a 20-30 minute drive to at least one of these locations.

Ample free parking was also available in the locations selected for the public hearings.

Public input into the plan is also obtained on a routine basis through the Project Impact

Disaster Resistant Communities committees as they determine projects to recommend, as

each of these meetings are open to the public and advertised through the local media. The

notices for the public meetings exceed Freedom of Information Act requirements, since they

are sent to six local newspapers, including the Post and Courier, which is the newspaper

with the largest general circulation in the Region. These notices are also sent to four local

television stations and to three radio station groups, which include most of the local radio

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stations. Additional opportunities for public input were also available since, beginning in

2003, the plan was posted on the Charleston County internet site and an e-mail address for

anyone interested in commenting on the plan was provided. The government entities that

have internet sites within Charleston County also linked to the County internet site where

the plan was posted for their residents to have direct access to the plan and the ability to

provide comments or suggested revisions to the plan. In addition, the Project Impact

Disaster Resistant Communities committees, which are comprised of representatives from

multiple private, non-profit and public sector organizations, reviewed the Charleston

Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and provided comments on the plan and proposed

revisions to the plan. Additional public hearings on the plan are also conducted on a five-

year cycle to obtain further public comments on the plan, including any revisions that have

been made or are proposed for the plan. A public hearing was conducted in late 2003 for the

latest five-year cycle. This public hearing is being held in a strategic location readily

accessible to the residents of Charleston County and is being advertised through the local

media to make the local citizens aware of the meeting. Another public hearing was held in

the summer, 2008 to obtain input from the public on the changes made to the plan during

the 5-year update process. In the summer of 2012, the final public hearing was held during

the 5-year update process completing the 2007/08 through 2012/13 5-year process. The

meeting was publicized through major local media and public input from the meeting was

incorporated into all aspects of the plan and is expected to be approved by FEMA in the fall

of 2013 with the local municipalities and entities formally adopting the plan in the winter or

2013.

Yearly update meetings, which when combined represent the foundation for the 5-

year formal plan, are publicized and the public is invited. Furthermore, the planning

committee is composed of both local governments and non-governmental groups, ensuring

that representation from all areas and aspects of the County are present.

Public input into the Plan continues as the Project Impact committee and Charleston

Regional Hazard Mitigation Project Committee meetings are public meetings advertised as

indicated above through the local media outlets. The version of the plan posted on the

Charleston County internet site is also updated as revisions to the plan are done annually,

for those who do not attend committee meetings or public hearings to have an opportunity

to comment on the latest edition of the plan. (An e-mail address for comments is provided

on the internet site.)

Finally, for the first time in 2014, a separate and simplified version of the hazard

assessment survey was created to be distributed publically. The survey was also electronic

and utilized Google poling. A link to the survey was forwarded to all municipalities that

were participants in the Hazard Mitigation Planning and Project Committee with the

request the link be made available to active citizens or anyone else they wished to distribute

it to. A printed version of the same survey was made available in the Charleston County

Building Inspection Services Department in the hopes of capturing contractors, builders, and

citizens as they waited on permit or other building related issues. While just 16 public

responses were recorded during the roughly one month span of the survey, the links are still

active and can capture additional feedback. It is planned to re-issue the survey with more

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intensive marketing and outreach effort in the coming years. Any additional feedback

recorded will be included in future meetings and editions of this plan.

2.5 – Local Jurisdiction Adoption

The plan was adopted by the local government entities listed in Attachment II-D by

the respective Governing Councils or Commissions for these entities. The local government

entities were able to modify the plan to fit their individual needs if desired. The plan was

also re-adopted by the participating “local governments” in the Charleston Region in 2004 as

a part of the five-year cycle process and again in 2008. The 5 year plan originally submitted

in 2012 was finally approved by FEMA on September 10, 2013. Following FEMA approval,

local governments and non-governmental jurisdictions began re-adopting the plan in late

2013.

2.6 – Implementation Plan

The plan is intended to serve as the guiding document for prioritization of hazard mitigation

projects undertaken within the Charleston Region. Actual project selection for any projects

undertaken as “Project Impact” initiatives are carried out in accordance with this plan by six

committees that correspond to the activity classifications of this plan (e.g. preventive

activities, property protection activities, natural and beneficial function-related activities,

emergency service-related activities, structural projects, and public information activities).

As the plan is utilized in this capacity, suggested revisions are considered and incorporated

where appropriate into the plan on an as needed basis. The Charleston Regional Hazard

Mitigation Project Committee maintains the plan and makes any necessary revisions as may

be required to continue receiving Community Rating System credit for the plan. A review

of the plan occurs at least annually. A progress report on the plan is submitted to the

governing councils of the adopting jurisdictions at least annually. The local media are

notified of the availability of the latest edition of the plan and progress reports on an annual

basis. Every five years, public hearings on the plan, including its amendments, are

conducted, and the local Governing Councils and Commissions are asked to re-adopt the

plan as revised. The plan is also provided to applicable planning entities for potential use in

updates to other plans, including but not limited to the County of Charleston

Comprehensive Plan, Emergency Operations Plan, or other applicable plans. Similarly,

applicable updates to other plans are considered for inclusion in the Charleston Regional

Hazard Mitigation Plan, as appropriate. Table 2-1 provides a list of other specific plans in

use by the jurisdictions within Charleston County that are considered for updates to the

Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, and which include applicable provisions of the

Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan by reference or through excerpts [this table

indicates whether and how information from the indicated plan is included in the

Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and whether and how information from the

Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan is included in the indicated plan, when

appropriate] :

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Table 2-1

Jurisdiction Name of Plan(s)

Information from this

plan in the Charleston

Regional Hazard

Mitigation Plan

(CRHMP)

Charleston Regional Hazard

Mitigation Plan (CRHMP)

included in this plan

Town of Awendaw Town of Awendaw

Comprehensive Plan

Not applicable Applicable excerpts from

CRHMP included in this plan.

City of Charleston Charleston Century V City Plan Not applicable Preservation of open space is a

mutual goal of both plans – no

need for cross-referencing.

Charleston County

(Unincorporated)

Charleston County

Comprehensive Plan;

Charleston County Emergency

Operations Plan; Charleston

Region Toxics Risk

Assessment; Charleston

County Watershed Master

Plan; Greenbelt Plan; Repetitive

Loss Area Analysis (RLAA)

Applicable excerpts

included in CRHMP.

Applicable excerpts from

CRHMP included in these plans.

City of Folly Beach Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

Town of Hollywood Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

City of Isle of Palms Updated Comprehensive Plan

for the City of Isle of Palms

Not applicable Entire CRHMP included by

reference, CRHMP is referenced

on the City's web site

(www.iop.net) with a link to the

plan.

Town of Kiawah Island Town of Kiawah Island

Emergency Preparedness Plan,

Comprehensive Plan,

Municipal Code, Article 12,

Land Use and Zoning

Not applicable Entire CRHMP included in some

plans by reference; applicable

excerpts from the CRHMP

included in others.

Town of Lincolnville Town of Lincolnville

Comprehensive Plan

Not applicable Applicable excerpts from

CRHMP included in plan.

Town of McClellanville Comprehensive Plan for the

Town of McClellanville

Not applicable Entire CRHMP included by

reference, and applicable

excerpts from the CRHMP in this

plan.

Town of Meggett Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

Town of Mt. Pleasant Community Rating System,

2003 Comprehensive Land Use

Plan, NPDES Phase II

Applicable excerpts

included in CRHMP.

Entire CRHMP included by

reference.

City of North Charleston North Charleston

Comprehensive Development

Plan, North Charleston

Emergency Operations Plan

Not applicable References to CRHMP included

in other plans.

Town of Ravenel Town of Ravenel

Comprehensive Plan, 1999

Not applicable Entire CRHMP included by

reference.

Town of Rockville Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

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2.7 – Planning Process Summary

The public was invited to participate in the mitigation planning process through yearly

planning meetings that involve all participating jurisdictions and entities. All planning

meetings are open to the public (see Appendix A-6 the public notices for the meetings). Each

municipality/entity’s representative in the yearly planning and update meeting speaks for

the public input they have received within their own district. Public feedback is encouraged

through Project Impact outreach activities that are held throughout the tri-county region.

During the 2008-2013 plan update there have been more than 130 Project Impact events

including hurricane awareness expos, school science fair partnerships, educator and

classroom grants, neighborhood presentations, industry meetings, emergency planning

sessions, and more. Hundreds of thousands of residents are impacted continuously by

televisions messages, targeted mailings, radio interviews, and emergency preparedness

billboards just to name a few. (See appendix A-7 for the minutes from the planning

committee meeting).

To keep the information in the plan current and up to date, Charleston County

performs a plan update each year addressing any changes in hazard events, drainage

Town of Seabrook Island Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

Town of Sullivan’s Island Town of Sullivan’s Island

Comprehensive Plan 1998,

revised June 19, 2000

Not applicable Entire CRHMP included by

reference.

Charleston County Parks

& Recreation Commission

CCPRC Mission Statement;

CCPRC Comprehensive

Development Plan; CCPRC

Hurricane Plan

Not applicable Entire CRHMP included by

reference.

Charleston CPW Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

Cooper River Parks &

Playground Commission

North Charleston

Comprehensive Development

Plan; North Charleston

Emergency Operations Plan

Not applicable Include reference to CRHMP in

other plans.

James Island Public

Service District

Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

Mt. Pleasant Water Works Mt. Pleasant Waterworks

Emergency Plan

Not applicable Entire CRHMP included by

reference.

North Charleston District Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

North Charleston Sewer

District

Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

St. Andrews Parish Parks

& Recreation

Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

St. Andrews Public Service

District

Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

St. John’s Fire District St. John’s Fire District Strategic

Plan

Goals & Objectives and

Risk Assessment

information included in

CRHMP.

Entire CRHMP included by

reference, and applicable

excerpts from the CRHMP in this

plan.

St. Paul’s Fire District St. Paul’s Fire District

Emergency Operations Plan

Not applicable Entire CRHMP included by

reference.

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improvement projects, repetitive loss areas, etc. Each of the 31 participating jurisdictions

and other government entities submits an annual status report which is compiled to reflect

the formal 5 year update cycle. Each jurisdiction also has the opportunity to clarify and add

items to their Action Plan. All annual changes are reviewed and approved at a public

meeting with representatives from all jurisdictions, media, and public invited to attend and

provide input. The yearly meetings and yearly updates ensure the plan is continually being

monitored, evaluated and updated to reflect the most current hazard information possible.

Public meetings to update this plan were held on:

 April 30th, 2008

 July 8th, 2009

 July 21st, 2010

 July 20th, 2011

 July 25th, 2012

 August 7th, 2013

 July 8th, 2014

 September, 24th, 2014 The plan will continue to be updated annually, involving all jurisdictions, partners, and the

public. A variety of stakeholders outside of Charleston County have the opportunity to be

involved in the planning process and Project Impact Outreach activities. In addition to the

fact all municipalities within Charleston County participate in Project Impact and other

County-wide initiatives, several municipalities have physical borders that extend beyond

Charleston County. The City of North Charleston, for instance, is located within Charleston

County, Berkeley County and Dorchester County. Additionally, many residents of

neighboring communities, like Summerville, commute into Charleston County for work,

shopping, services etc.

Project Impact and Charleston County also work with the Local Emergency Planning

Committee (LEPC) which in addition to meeting monthly has a quarterly meeting with

neighboring Berkley and Dorchester County’s Emergency Management Departments to

discuss preparedness and hazard mitigation. Many of the events where Project Impact

outreach activities take place also includes local businesses, insurance agents, and non-

profits, all of which have impacts beyond Charleston County. Project Impacts Outreach

activities and messages affect the region, reaching the public from Beaufort, south of

Charleston County, to Georgetown which is well north of Charleston County.

The public and all stakeholders are invited to attend and participate in the public meetings.

Local jurisdictions are alerted to meetings and events by email as well as public notices. The

Hazard Mitigation Plan Questionnaire survey was mailed to a variety of local, regional, state

and federal stakeholders (see attachment II-B for a list of survey recipients, and appendix A-

6 for the public notices for the meetings). The same organizations received an updated

Hazard Mitigation Plan Questionnaire in 2014.

All planning meetings are open to the public (see appendix A-6 for the public notices for the

meetings). Each municipality/entity’s representative in the yearly planning and update

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meeting speaks for the public input they have received within their own jurisdiction. Public

feedback is incited through Project Impact outreach activities that are held throughout the

tri-county region including activities such as regular seminars, lectures, expos, and

meetings. In addition to public meetings and events, the plan is permanently available on

the Charleston County Website for public review and comment.

Project Impact has a presence on social media to further connect with the public. Twitter,

Facebook, and a web-based blog on Tumblr.com all help raise awareness for hazard

vulnerability, risk, and mitigation, and encourage public participation. All publications and

events have contact information available for public feedback or specific questions.

Charleston County engages the public through professional and trade organizations as well,

speaking monthly with the Homebuilders Association and regularly involved with specific

trade groups. These interactions are not only educational opportunities, but provide

valuable feedback. Public input is regularly reviewed and incorporated into the document.

To continue to include public participation in the planning process for the upcoming 5 year

cycle a new expanded questionnaire will be distributed to the public, local jurisdictions,

regional partners, state and federal agencies, and interested parties through a targeted email

survey campaign. Charleston County and Project Impact Outreach events, websites, and

social media networks will also provide access to the questionnaire, extending the access

and increasing in public feedback. (see attachment II-A for a copy of the survey that is

currently in use and attachment II-B for a list of recipients ). The new survey was

distributed to stakeholders and made available to the public in 2014 during the planning

stage of the next five year update and for the 2013-14 yearly update.

Charleston County is in the process of redeveloping Project Impact to gain even greater

participation from other jurisdictions, local non-profit organizations and business as well as

the public in general. Charleston County performs a plan update each year that addresses

any changes in hazard events, drainage improvement projects, repetitive loss areas, etc.

Each of the 31 participating jurisdictions and government entities submits an annual status

report which is compiled to reflect the formal 5 year update cycle. Each jurisdiction also has

the opportunity to clarify and add items to their Action Plan. All of the annual changes are

reviewed and approved at a public planning meeting. In 2014, two public meetings were

held on July 8th, 2014, and September 24th, 2014.

For the following years the meeting is tentatively scheduled for the last Wednesday of each

July. Those dates are July 29th in 2015m the 27th in 2016 and the 26th in 2017. The yearly

meetings ensure that the plan is continually being monitored, evaluated and updated to

reflect the most current hazard information available. (See appendix A-7 for the minutes

from the planning meeting and A-5 for the summary of changes made to the plan, approved

at these meetings). Project Impact also holds committee meetings throughout the planning

process that are open to the public and provide invaluable feedback for the Hazard

Mitigation Plan.

Charleston County’s Floodplain Manager is in charge of maintaining the plan, serves as the

principal contact for public questions concerning local hazards, and is responsible for

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coordinating the yearly update and the formal five-year full update cycle. While the plan is

not formally approved annually by FEMA, Charleston County and several other local

Councils and governing boards request to see changes on an annual basis to have the most

current information.

The most recent formal five-year Hazard Mitigation Plan Approval was given by FEMA on

September 10, 2013.

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Attachment 2-A: Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan

Questionnaire

Return completed questionnaires to Charleston County Building Services, 4045 Bridge View Drive,

A-311, North Charleston, SC 29405-7464.

Please answer the following questions for your jurisdiction/agency:

I. Jurisdiction/Agency Point of Contact Information

A. Name of Jurisdiction/Agency:

B. Your Name/Title:

C. Your Mailing Address

D. Your Telephone/Fax Numbers: ___________________________ Fax:

E. Your E-Mail Address:

II. Hazard Assessment Information

A. Please rank order the following types of hazards in terms of which are most pressing for your

jurisdiction/agency (1 being most pressing, 8 being least pressing):

Earthquake ___ Fire ___ Flood ___

Hazardous Material Incident ___ Hurricane ___ Terrorism ___

Tornado ___

Other: (Please specify) ___

B. Does your jurisdiction/agency have GIS capability or the ability to generate computerized

maps? (Please circle response) Yes No

C. If you are GIS capable who is the contact person for your jurisdiction/agency regarding

computerized maps?

1. Name:

2. Mailing Address:

3. Telephone/Fax Numbers: ____________________________ Fax:

4. E-Mail Address (if available):

D. Does your jurisdiction have a “repetitive loss property” map? Yes No

If yes, please provide a copy of the map.

III. Problem Assessment Information

A. Vulnerability Assessment

1. Please circle your answer for the following questions indicating how vulnerable the indicated

item is to damage from the indicated hazard type utilizing the following vulnerability scale:

0 = Don’t Know 1 = Minimally Vulnerable 2 = Moderately Vulnerable 3 = Severely Vulnerable

1. How vulnerable to damage are the structures within your jurisdiction;

a. to earthquakes? 0 1 2 3

b. to fire? 0 1 2 3

c. to flooding? 0 1 2 3

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d. to hazardous material incidents? 0 1 2 3

e. to hurricanes? 0 1 2 3

f. to terrorist incidents? 0 1 2 3

g. to tornados? 0 1 2 3

h. to other hazards? 0 1 2 3

Please specify:

2. How vulnerable to damage are the critical facilities within your jurisdiction; your critical

facilities (e.g. police stations, fire stations, emergency operation centers, hazardous material storage

facilities, etc.)

0 = Don’t know 1 = Minimally Vulnerable 2 = Moderately Vulnerable 3 = Severely Vulnerable

a. to earthquakes? 0 1 2 3

b. to fire? 0 1 2 3

c. to flooding? 0 1 2 3

d. to hazardous material incidents? 0 1 2 3

e. to hurricanes? 0 1 2 3

f. to terrorist incidents? 0 1 2 3

g. to tornados? 0 1 2 3

h. to other hazards? 0 1 2 3

Please specify:

3. How vulnerable to damage is your infrastructure;

a. to earthquakes? 0 1 2 3

b. to fire? 0 1 2 3

c. to flooding? 0 1 2 3

d. to hazardous material incidents? 0 1 2 3

e. to hurricanes? 0 1 2 3

f. to terrorist incidents? 0 1 2 3

g. to tornados? 0 1 2 3

h. to other hazards? 0 1 2 3

Please specify:

4. Do you have a vulnerability assessment for the hazards facing your jurisdiction/agency or the

Charleston region? Yes No

If yes, please provide a copy of the assessment or bibliographic citation if a published document.

5. Do you have a record of damages incurred during past flood events? Yes No

If yes, please provide a copy of the record.

B. Emergency Warning Needs

1. Please circle your answer providing your rating for the following emergency warning

methods utilizing the following scale:

0 = Don’t know 1 = Minimal Need 2 = Moderate Need 3 = Major Need

a. Weather warning radios that operate during normal sleep hours 0 1 2 3

b. Automatic telephone calling system for all hours 0 1 2 3

c. Emergency Vehicle Public Address Systems 0 1 2 3

d. Emergency Warning Sirens 0 1 2 3

e. Emergency Warning Signs/Flags 0 1 2 3

f. Other (Please Specify) ________________________________ 0 1 2 3

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2. Please utilize this space to provide any specific comments regarding the vulnerability of your

jurisdiction/agency to hazard events. What is your assessment of the vulnerability of the Charleston

region to these hazards?

IV. Goals

A. Please rate the following potential goals for the regional plan according to the following

scale:

0 = Don=t Know 1 = Minimal Importance 2 = Moderately Important 3 = Very Important

1. Reduce existing flood damage 0 1 2 3

2. Minimize future flood damage 0 1 2 3

3. Improve water quality 0 1 2 3

4. Preserve Open Space 0 1 2 3

5. Encourage recreational activities 0 1 2 3

6. Protect the public health, safety and welfare 0 1 2 3

7. Promote long term economic prosperity 0 1 2 3

8. Minimize future earthquake damage 0 1 2 3

9. Minimize future hurricane damage 0 1 2 3

10. Minimize future fire damage 0 1 2 3

11. Minimize future hazardous material incidents 0 1 2 3

12. Minimize future terrorist incidents 0 1 2 3

13. Minimize future tornado related loss of life 0 1 2 3

14. Improve hazard resistance of infrastructure 0 1 2 3

15. Preserve historic building inventory 0 1 2 3

16. Preserve environmental resources 0 1 2 3

17. Others (Please Specify)

___________________________________________ 0 1 2 3

______________________________ 0 1 2 3

V. Possible Activities

A. Preventive Activities

1. Please circle the letter of the following activities your jurisdiction/agency currently performs

related to hazard preparation/prevention:

a. Floodplain Management Regulations g. Stormwater Management Regulations

b. Preservation of Open Space h. Stream Dumping Regulations

c. Water Quality Regulations i. Beachfront Management Regulations

d. Earthquake Building Regulations j. Wind Building Regulations

e. Coastal Erosion Regulations k. Wetlands Protection Regulations

f. Fire Protection Regulations l. Public Education Activities

m. Other (Please Specify)

2. Please rate the effectiveness of these hazard preparation/prevention activities per the

following scale:

0 = Don’t Know 1 = Minimal Importance 2 = Moderately Important 3 = Very Important

a. Floodplain Management Regulations 0 1 2 3

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b. Stormwater Management Regulations 0 1 2 3

c. Preservation of Open Space 0 1 2 3

d. Stream Dumping Regulations 0 1 2 3

e. Water Quality Regulations 0 1 2 3

f. Beachfront Management Regulations 0 1 2 3

g. Earthquake Building Regulations 0 1 2 3

h. Wind Building Regulations 0 1 2 3

i. Coastal Erosion Regulations 0 1 2 3

j. Wetlands Protection Regulations 0 1 2 3

k. Fire Protection Regulations 0 1 2 3

l. Public Education Activities 0 1 2 3

m. Other 0 1 2 3

(Please Specify)

3. Do your floodplain management regulations currently exceed minimal National Flood

Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements? Yes No

If yes, please provide a copy of your floodplain management regulations.

B. Property Protection Activities

1. Please circle the letter of the following activities your jurisdiction/agency currently performs

related to property protection:

a. Acquisition and Relocation of repetitively damaged properties

b. Elevating/Retrofitting repetitively damaged properties

c. Demolition of repetitively damaged properties

d. Purchasing flood insurance for jurisdiction/agency owned properties

e. Providing information regarding flood insurance to citizens

f. Purchasing earthquake insurance for jurisdiction/agency owned properties

g. Purchasing wind insurance for jurisdiction/agency owned properties

h. Designing new jurisdiction/agency owned structures to exceed minimal hazard resistance

requirements.

i. Retrofitting existing jurisdiction/agency owned structures to meet or exceed minimal hazard

resistance requirements.

j. Providing information regarding earthquake insurance to citizens.

k. Other (Please Specify)

2. Please rate the importance of these hazard preparation/prevention activities in your

jurisdiction per the following scale:

0 = Not Sure 1 = Minimal Importance 2 = Moderately Important 3 = Very Important

a. Acquisition and Relocation of repetitively damaged properties 0 1 2 3

b. Elevating/Retrofitting repetitively damaged properties 0 1 2 3

c. Demolition of repetitively damaged properties 0 1 2 3

d. Purchasing flood insurance for jurisdiction/agency owned properties 0 1 2 3

e. Providing information regarding flood insurance to citizens 0 1 2 3

f. Purchasing earthquake insurance for jurisdiction/agency owned properties 0 1 2 3

g. Purchasing wind insurance for jurisdiction/agency owned properties 0 1 2 3

h. Designing new jurisdiction/agency owned structures to exceed minimal

hazard resistance requirements. 0 1 2 3

i. Retrofitting existing jurisdiction/agency owned structures to meet or

exceed minimal hazard resistance requirements. 0 1 2 3

j. Providing information regarding earthquake insurance to citizens. 0 1 2 3

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k. Other 0 1 2 3

(Please Specify) ___________________________________________

C. Natural and Beneficial Functions of Floodplains

1. Please list any activities your jurisdiction/agency performs related to the protection of

natural and beneficial functions of floodplains:

D. Emergency Services

1. Please circle which of the following activities your jurisdiction/agency currently performs

related to the provision of hazard related emergency services:

a. Flood Warning d. Hurricane Warning g. Tornado Warning

b. Hazmat Incident Warning e. Wild Fire Warning h. Sandbagging

c. Terrorist Activity Warning f. Fire Suppression i. Water Quality Warning

Other (Please Specify)

2. Please rate the importance/effectiveness of these emergency service activities per the

following scale:

0 = Don’t Know 1 = Minimal Importance 2 = Moderately Important 3 = Very Important

a. Flood Warning 0 1 2 3

b. Hurricane Warning 0 1 2 3

c. Tornado Warning 0 1 2 3

d. Haz. Mat. Incident Warning 0 1 2 3

e. Wild Fire Warning 0 1 2 3

f. Sandbagging 0 1 2 3

g. Terrorist Activity Warning 0 1 2 3

h. Fire Suppression 0 1 2 3

i. Water Quality Warning 0 1 2 3

j. Other 0 1 2 3

(Please Specify)

E. Structural Projects

1. Please circle which of the following structural project activities your jurisdiction/agency

currently performs

a. Drainage Improvement Projects d. Stream Channel Modification

b. Beach Re-nourishment e. Dam Construction/Modification/Repair

c. Levee Construction/Modification/Repair f. Infrastructure

Construction/Modification/Repair

g. Other (Please specify)

2. Please rate the importance/effectiveness of these structural project activities per the following

scale:

0 = Don’t Know 1 = Minimal Importance 2 = Moderately Important 3 = Very Important

a. Drainage Improvement Projects 0 1 2 3

b. Stream Channel Modification 0 1 2 3

c. Beach Re-nourishment 0 1 2 3

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d. Dam Construction/Modification/Repair 0 1 2 3

e. Levee Construction/Modification/Repair 0 1 2 3

f. Infrastructure Construction/Modification/Repair 0 1 2 3

g. Other 0 1 2 3

(Please Specify)

3. Is your jurisdiction/agency currently planning/performing any structural projects which may

benefit the Charleston area in its hazard mitigation? Yes No

If Yes, please provide a brief description of the project(s) and point of contact information for these

projects (attach additional sheets if necessary).

F. Public Information Activities

1. Please circle the public information activities currently performed by your jurisdiction/agency

a. Mailing hazard brochures to residents d. Participating in Hazard Awareness Weeks

b. Providing literature to citizens at offices e. Newspaper Advertisements

c. Television Advertisements f. Providing speakers for schools/groups

g. Other (Please specify)

2. Please rate the importance/effectiveness of these public education activities per the following

scale:

0 = Don’t Know 1 = Minimal Importance 2 = Moderately Important 3 = Very Important

a. Mailing hazard brochures to residents 0 1 2 3

b. Participating in Hazard Awareness Weeks 0 1 2 3

c. Providing literature to citizens at offices 0 1 2 3

d. Newspaper Advertisements 0 1 2 3

e. Television Advertisements 0 1 2 3

f. Providing speakers for schools/groups 0 1 2 3

g. Other 0 1 2 3

(Please specify)

G. Project Prioritization

Please rate the importance/effectiveness of these issues in determining project priorities per the

following scale:

0 = Don’t Know 1 = Minimal Importance 2 = Moderately Important 3 = Very Important

a. Property effected by project is repetitive loss property (flood) 0 1 2 3

b. Property owner(s) are in agreement with/support project 0 1 2 3

c. FEMA cost benefit analysis software used for ranking project 0 1 2 3

d. Jurisdiction in agreement with/support project 0 1 2 3

e. Historic nature of property 0 1 2 3

f. Income of property owner (e.g. prioritize projects in lower income areas first) 0 1 2 3

g. Location of project (e.g. spread project expenditures across region?) 0 1 2 3

h. Nature of structure (e.g. foundation type, framing type, reinforcement, etc.) 0 1 2 3

i. Use of structure 0 1 2 3

j. Ability to recover expenditures (e.g. liens) 0 1 2 3

k. Environmental considerations (e.g. wetlands, wildlife, etc.) 0 1 2 3

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l. Project technical feasibility 0 1 2 3

m. Other 0 1 2 3

(Please specify)

VI. Existing Plans/Interest in Participation

A. Does your jurisdiction/agency have any existing hazard - related mitigation plans? Yes No

If Yes, please provide a copy of your plan.

B. Is your jurisdiction/agency interested in participating in the Charleston Regional Hazard

Mitigation Planning Process? Yes No

If Yes, please indicate point of contact information for this project:

1. Name:

Mailing Address:

Telephone/Fax Numbers:_____________________________ Fax:

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Attachment 2-B: CRS/Hazard Mitigation Plan Questionnaire

Distribution

Jurisdictions

Town of Awendaw

City of Charleston

City of Folly Beach

Town of Hollywood

City of Isle of Palms

Town of Kiawah Island

Town of Lincolnville

Town of McClellanville

Town of Meggett

Town of Mt. Pleasant

City of North Charleston

Town of Ravenel

Town of Rockville

Town of Seabrook Island

Town of Sullivan’s Island

State/Federal Agencies

SCEPD

USDOI

SC Sea Grant Consortium

USGS

SC Dept. of Insurance

SC Dept. of Education

SC Dept. Archives & History

SC DHEC OCRM

NOAA - Coastal Service Ctr.

FEMA

SC DNR

SC DOT

SC DNR - State Hydrologist

SC DHEC - Dam Safety

SC DHEC - Env. Health

USACOE

NOAA NWS

USC Hazards Research Lab

State Fire Marshal

SC Budget & Control Board

SC Dept. of Commerce

The Citadel

MUSC

College of Charleston

USDA

DNR Non-Point Source Polln.

SCDOT

FEMA

Div. Health Fac. Const.

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SCDHEC

SC LLR - Real Estate

SCDNR - Cons. Districts

Clemson University

Charleston Regional Agencies

BCD COG

Chas. Co. PRC

Charleston County Administrators/Directors

County Administrator

DCA Assessment & Mapping

DCA Community Service

DCA Operations

DCA Support

Assessor

EPD

Grants Administration

Libraries

Planning

Public Works

Risk Management

Solid Waste

Private Sector Organizations

Mun. Assoc. of SC

ISO

SCAHM

SC Assoc. of Co.

Nat. Trust for Historic Pres

SCAPA

Anchor Post Co.

American Red Cross

Boy Scouts of America

Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp.

Charleston Southern University

Dewees Island

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Attachment 2-C: Members of the Charleston Regional Hazard

Mitigation Project Committee

Name Representing

Randy Pierce, Town Administrator Seabrook Island

Michelle McClellan, Town Administrator McClellanville

Randy Robinson, Building Official Sullivan’s Island

Eric DeMoura, Town Administrator Mt. Pleasant

Ellie Brabham, Town Administrator Meggett

Linda Tucker, City Administrator Isle of Palms

Rick Williams, Building Official North Charleston

Bruce Spicher, Building Official Kiawah Island

Riley Bradham, Mayor Rockville

Jacquelyn Heyward, Mayor Hollywood

Laura Cabiness, Director, Public Service Dept. Charleston

William Wallace, Town Administrator Awendaw

Mark Bloomer, Planning Administrator Ravenel

Eric Lutz, Floodplain Manager Folly Beach

Charles B. Duberry, Mayor Lincolnville

Robert Wise, District Manager James Island PSD

Mary Trussell, District Manager North Charleston District and the

North Charleston Sewer District

Charles Feather, Manager St. Andrews PSD

Chief Colleen Walz, Fire Chief St. John’s Fire District

Chief Doc Matthews, Fire Chief St. Paul’s Fire District

Kin Hill, General Manager Charleston Water System

H. Clay Duffie, General Manager Mt. Pleasant Water Works

Thomas J. O’Rourk, Executive Director Charleston County PRC

Kevin Walsh, Executive Director St. Andrews Park & Playground Commission

Gary McJunkin, Director Cooper River Parks & Playground Commission

Dana Enck, Campus Safety Coordinator Charleston County School District

Dr. Norman Levine, Associate Professor College of Charleston

Randy Beaver, Director of Environmental Health & Safety College of Charleston

Carl Simmons, Director Charleston County

Jordan Bradway, Emergency Manager Roper St. Francis

Jurisdictions

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Members of the Project Impact committees also provide input into the planning process as they determine

projects to perform under this initiative. These committees have broad-scale representation from multiple

public, private, and non-profit organizations with an interest in hazard mitigation in the Charleston County

Area.

Name Representing

Maria Cox Lamm, State NFIP Coordinator SC Dept. of Natural Resources

Michael Black, District Maintenance Engineer SC Dept. of Transportation

Elizabeth Von Kolnitz, Coastal Services Project Coordinator SC DHEC Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource

Management

Ann Roberson, Executive Assistant to the Director SC Dept. of Insurance

Melissa Berry Potter, Planner SC Emergency Management Division

Sara Brown, Floodplain Mgmt. Services Program Manager US Army Corps of Engineers

Noel M. Hurley, Jr., Assistant District Chief US Geological Survey

Name Representing

Fredric R. Durrette, Safety Officer Chas. Co. Parks & Recreation Commission

Toy Glennon, County Tax Assessor Chas. Co. Assessor

John Carullo, Planner III Chas. Co. Planning

Cathy Haynes, Chief of Opperations Chas. Co. Emergency Preparedness Dept.

Neil Desai, Stormwater Engineer Chas. Co. Public Works

Mario Formisano, EM / Director of Emergency Services Dorchester County

Name Representing

Dr. Peter Jenkins, Assistant Professor Charleston Southern University

Ben Myers, Volunteer Carolina Lowcountry Chapter of the American

Red Cross

Scott Sampson, President

(Architect with Schmitt Sampson Architects)

Construction Specification Institute

Catherine S. Robinson, Executive Director Historic Charleston Foundation

Bill Hyatt, HEPACO, Inc. Local Emergency Planning Committee

Private Sector Organizations

Charleston Regional Agencies/County Administrators/Directors

State/Federal Agencies

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Attachment 2-D: Recognizing & Adopting the Committee/Plan

Name of Jurisdiction/Entity Date Originally Recognized by Governing Council

Town of Lincolnville June 2, 1999

Town of Awendaw June 3, 1999

Town of McClellanville June 7, 1999

Town of Mt. Pleasant June 8, 1999

Unincorporated Charleston County June 15, 1999

Town of Rockville June 21, 1999

Town of Kiawah Island June 22, 1999

Town of Seabrook Island June 22, 1999

Town of Ravenel June 29, 1999

Town of Meggett July 15, 1999

Town of Sullivan’s Island July 20, 1999

City of North Charleston September 9, 1999

City of Charleston September 20, 1999

City of Folly Beach August 22, 2000

City of Isle of Palms August 27, 2002

Commissioners of Public Works – Town of Mt.

Pleasant May 19, 2003

Town of James Island January 20, 2004

North Charleston District Commission January 12, 2004

North Charleston Sewer District Commission January 12, 2004

Cooper River Park & Playground Commission January 19, 2004

St. John’s Fire District Commission February 4, 2004

St. Paul’s Fire District Commission February 5, 2004

James Island Public Service District March 8, 2004

Charleston County Park & Recreation

Commission March 29, 2004

St. Andrews Public Service District April 1, 2004

Town of Hollywood April 7, 2004

Charleston Commissioners of Public Wks.

(now known as Charleston Water System) April 27, 2004

College of Charleston July 12, 2006

Charleston County School District August 11, 2008

St. Andrews Parish Park & Recreation

Commission August 28, 2008

Roper St. Francis August 19, 2015

Charleston Area Local Governments/Entities Recognizing the Hazard Mitigation Project Committee

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Name of Jurisdiction/Entity

Town of Lincolnville June 2, 1999 March 3, 2004 September 30, 2008

Town of Awendaw June 3, 1999 February 5, 2004 August 7, 2008 November 7, 2013

Town of McClellanville June 7, 1999 February 2, 2004 August 4, 2008 October 7, 2013

Town of Mt. Pleasant June 8, 1999 February 10, 2004 September 10, 2008 September 11, 2013

Unincorporated Charleston County June 15, 1999 February 17, 2004 September 2, 2008 November 7, 2013

Town of Rockville June 21, 1999 January 19, 2004 August 18, 2008 November 18, 2013

Town of Kiawah Island June 22, 1999 January 13, 2004 August 27, 2008 December 3, 2013

Town of Seabrook Island June 22, 1999 January 27, 2004 August 26, 2008 October 22, 2013

Town of Ravenel June 29, 1999 March 16, 2004 September 4, 2008 October 29, 2013

Town of Meggett July 15, 1999 March 22, 2004 August 25, 2008 October 28, 2013

Town of Sullivan’s Island July 20, 1999 February 17, 2004 August 19, 2008 November 19, 2013

City of North Charleston September 9 January 22, 2004 August 14, 2008 October 24, 2013

City of Charleston September 20, 1999 February 13, 2004 September 23, 2008 October 22, 2013

City of Folly Beach August 22, 2000 September 23, 2004 August 26, 2008 October 8, 2013

City of Isle of Palms June 22, 1999 January 27, 2004 August 26, 2008 September 24, 2013

Commissioners of Waterworks – Town of Mt.

Pleasant May 19, 2003 February 16, 2004 August 18, 2008 November 18, 2013

Town of James Island January 20, 2004 August 5, 2008 October 16, 2014

North Charleston District Commission January 12, 2004 August 11, 2008 October 14, 2013

North Charleston Sewer District Commission January 12, 2004 August 11, 2008 October 14, 2013

Cooper River Park & Playground Commission January 19, 2004 August 19, 2008 November 18, 2013

St. John’s Fire District Commission February 4, 2004 September 8, 2008

St. Paul’s Fire District Commission February 5, 2004 September 11, 2008 November 18, 2013

James Island Public Service District March 8, 2004 September 22, 2008 October 28, 2013

Charleston County Park & Recreation

Commission March 29, 2004 August 27, 2008 October 18, 2013

St. Andrews Public Service District April 1, 2004 September 2, 2008 November 4, 2013

Town of Hollywood April 7, 2004 September 22, 2008 December 16, 2013

Charleston Commissioners of Public Wks.

(now known as Charleston Water System). April 27, 2004 September 22, 2008

College of Charleston July 12, 2006 September 10, 2008 October 21, 2013

Charleston County School District August 11, 2008

St. Andrews Parish Park & Recreation

Commission March 18, 2004 August 28, 2008 October 24, 2013

Roper St. Francis August 19, 2015

Date Adopted by Governing Council

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Section 3

Hazard Assessment The following data is taken directly from the responses of the Charleston Regional Hazard

Mitigation Plan Questionnaire, first distributed during 1999. The data also includes local

newspaper accounts, National Weather Service data, and/or academic research conducted

regarding hazard-related events that have occurred in the Charleston County Area or have

been studied as potential hazards for this area. Hazard priorities from the questionnaire

were rated in severity from 1 to 8, eight being the greatest priority. Responses came from a

cross section of various organizations, governmental and private sector, in and around the

Charleston Region. Hazards identified in the questionnaire responses were: hurricane,

flood, tornado, earthquake, wildfire, hazardous materials, terrorism, and other (e.g. winter

storms, drought, mass injury/casualty transportation related events).

The highest priority hazard per the original questionnaire was the threat of a hurricane. The

next highest concern was flooding. The threat of tornadoes was considered slightly lower

than the threat of flooding. Earthquakes were considered the next most serious threat. The

threat of fire, the next most serious hazard, appeared to be a significant concern particularly

among the Private Sector respondents. Hazardous Materials and Terrorism sequentially

followed. Other hazards, such as winter storms and drought were the lowest priority

hazard per the questionnaire responses received. In each of the subsequent surveys, a

similar breakdown of responses has occurred. Since 1999, each major survey has confirmed

the general ranking of hazards with hurricanes topping list of concerns, followed closely by

similarly ranked flooding, earthquakes, tornadoes, and fire.

The Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 added hazards from those identified by the

survey respondents that also need to be evaluated in the hazard mitigation plan.

Specifically, the following additional hazards to those identified by the survey respondents

were also evaluated in the plan to meet this Act: tsunamis, dam/levee failure, landslides,

volcanoes, avalanches, land subsidence, and expansive soils.

With the addition of the hazards for the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 and the amount of

newspaper coverage devoted locally to rip current accidents and pandemic disease

preparations (particularly avian flu), during 2006-2007, a revised questionnaire reflecting 12

hazard event types (earthquake, wildfire, flood, hazardous materials, hurricane, terrorism,

tornado, dam failure, drought, tsunami, rip tides and avian flu) and a space for other

hazards to be identified was distributed to each local government/signatory to the hazard

mitigation plan and to others in the Project Impact e-mail data base. Following is the hazard

ranking as determined from this 2007 questionnaire survey: 1. Hurricane; 2. Flood; 3.

Wildfire; 4. Tornado; 5. Earthquake; 6. Hazardous Materials; 7. Terrorism; 8. Rip currents;

9. Drought; 10. Avian Flu; 11. Dam Failure; and 12. Tsunami. Other hazards indicated on

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this questionnaire were water pollution/contamination, shooting/rampage shooting, night

time/stormy weather road visibility, and winter storms. In this plan, water

pollution/contamination is included in the hazardous materials release discussion, as are

highway accidents that result in a release of a hazardous material or involve mass transit.

The shooting item was specifically mentioned in relation to schools. Incidents of school

violence are detailed in the terrorism section of this plan. Winter storms are included in this

plan in the snow storms/winter storms sections.

Following the 2014 issuance of the survey, Hurricanes again topped the list as the most

dangerous and hazardous on both the public surveys as well as the

government/community partner survey. Flooding, earthquakes, tornadoes, and fire trailed

closely for both surveys, but had very similar average scores. Hazardous materials and

Terrorism were the lowest ranked hazards.

These results are in line with the anecdotal evidence from dozens of public Project IMPACT

community events, disaster expos, and neighborhood association meetings. Hurricane and

flooding mitigation is the lion share of all questions directed at the Charleston County

Building Department as well. While the Hazard Mitigation Plan does discuss a number of

potential hazards, the fact Charleston County borders the Atlantic Ocean for nearly 100

miles is not lost on anyone. The ocean is a defining characteristic for the region, both

economically, and certainly from a hazardous perspective.

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3.1 – Hurricane

Background

Hurricanes and tropical storms are classified as cyclones, and defined as any closed

circulation developing around a low-pressure center in which the winds rotate counter-

clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere with a diameter averaging 10 to 30 miles across.

When maximum sustained winds reach or exceed 39 miles per hour, the system is

designated a tropical storm, given a name, and is closely monitored by the National

Hurricane Center. When sustained winds reach or exceed 74 miles per hour the storm is

deemed a hurricane. Tropical cyclones maintain intact by extracting heat energy from the

ocean at high temperatures and releasing heat at the low temperatures of the upper

troposphere. The majority of hurricanes and tropical storms form in the Atlantic Ocean,

Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico during the official Atlantic hurricane season, which

extends from June through November.

The primary damaging forces associated with these storms are high-level sustained winds,

heavy precipitation, tornadoes and flooding. Coastal areas are also vulnerable to the

additional forces of storm surge, wind-driven waves, tidal flooding and beach erosion.

Storm surge is often the greatest hurricane-related hazard. Storm surge is water that is

pushed toward the shore by the force of the winds swirling around the storm. This

advancing surge combines with the normal tides to create the hurricane storm tide, which

can increase the mean water level twenty (20) feet or more. In addition, wind driven waves

are superimposed on the storm tide. This rise in water level can cause severe inundation in

coastal areas, particularly when the storm tide coincides with the normal high tides.

Classification

The National Weather Service’s National Hurricane Center uses the Saffir-Simpson Scale to

classify hurricane severity. The scale categorizes a hurricane’s present intensity on a one (1)

to five (5) rating and provides an estimate of property damage and coastal flooding upon

landfall. Wind speed determines a hurricane’s Saffir-Simpson Scale rating since storm surge

is greatly dependent on the coastline shape and slope of the continental shelf.

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Storm Surge: Storm Surge is elevated water level that is pushed towards the shore by the

force of strong winds that result in the piling up of water. The advancing surge combines

with the normal tides, which in extreme cases can increase the normal water height to rise

over 20 feet. The storm surge arrives ahead of the storm’s actual landfall and the more

intense the hurricane is, the sooner the surge arrives. Water rise can be very rapid and can

move far inland, posing a serious threat to those who have not yet evacuated any flood-

prone areas especially since about 68% of the Charleston Region rests within a floodplain

and some jurisdictions located 100% in the floodplain. Debris carried by the waves can also

contribute to the devastation. A surge of high water topped by waves driven by hurricane

force winds can be devastating to coastal regions, causing severe beach erosion and property

damage along the immediate coast.

Wind: Hurricane winds can cause widespread destruction; even tropical storm-force winds

can be very dangerous. Such high winds can pick up debris and turn them into dangerous

missile-like objects, knocking down trees and buildings.

Heavy Rain: Hurricanes are capable of generating great amounts of rainfall. Rainfall rates

are related to the size and strength of the hurricane; slower moving and large storms tend to

generate more rain. Hurricane Isaac in 2012, being both large and slow-moving, produced 1

to 2 inches of rain per hour in some locations.

Category Winds (mph) Storm Surge (ft)

Minimum

Surface Pressure

(Millibars)

Damage Damage Description

1 74 - 96 3 - 5 Greater than 980 Moderate

No real damage to building structures. Damage

primarily to unanchored mobile homes, shrubbery,

and trees. Also, some coastal flooding and minor pier

damage.

2 97 - 111 6 - 8 979 - 965 Severe

Some roofing material, door, and window damage.

Considerable damage to vegetation, mobile homes,

etc. Flooding damages piers and small craft in

unprotected moorings may break their moorings.

3 112 - 131 9 - 12 964 - 945 Extensive

Some structural damage to small residences and

utility buildings, with a minor amount of curtainwall

failures. Mobile homes are destroyed. Flooding near

the coast destroys smaller structures, with larger

structures damaged by floating debris. Terrain may be

flooded well inland.

4 132 - 155 13 - 18 944 - 920 Extreme

More extensive curtainwall failures with some

complete roof structure failure on small residences.

Major erosion of beach areas. Terrain may be flooded

well inland.

5 >155 19+ Less than 920 Catastrophic

Complete roof failure on many residences and

industrial buildings. Some complete building failures

with small utility buildings blown over or away.

Flooding causes major damage to lower floors of all

structures near the shoreline. Massive evacuation of

residential areas may be required.

Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale

Source: National Hurricane Center

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Tornadoes: Hurricanes and tropical storms may spawn tornadoes that are typically further

out from the center of the system; generally embedded in the rain bands. Hurricane-

spawned tornadoes also generally have a shorter lifespan but can still cause great damage.

Erosion: Erosion is the process that wears away land due to chemical or physical activity of

wind, water, or other meteorological conditions. The two major leading forces to erosion are

wind and water. Major storms can cause erosion by picking up soil, sand or vegetation from

the combination of high winds, heavy surf and storm surge. Human interactions, such as

new development or construction in coastal regions can influence erosion as well.

Hurricanes often threaten the Charleston Region in the Summer and early Fall seasons. The

most devastating hurricane to the Charleston Region in terms of dollars of property damage

was Hurricane Hugo (Category 4), which struck on September 21, 1989 and was the 11th

most damaging hurricane in the history of the United States as of September 2005.

Charleston also had a brush with Hurricane Floyd (Category 2) on September 15, 1999. The

most recent event to strike the Charleston region and cause significant damages was

Hurricane Gaston (Category 1) on August 29, 2004.

Location

Hurricanes and tropical storms threaten the entire Atlantic and Gulf coast of the United

States, as well as, the Pacific coast. Hurricanes that originate in the Gulf of Mexico can still

impact the Charleston Region. With about 68% of the Charleston Region in the floodplain

and some jurisdictions located 100% in the floodplain and with the community being a

coastal community, the region is vulnerable to hurricanes and tropical storms and their

aftermaths. Since hurricane landing patterns are unpredictable until the storm has formed

and is within a short time from landing, the region can not presume that past strike history

will continue into the future, and all areas within the region are subject to these types of

events.

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Historical Occurrences

Name Category Date Damage Description

August 11th, 1940

(Name classification

started after 1950)

2 August 11th,

1940

Estimated damage to the city was $1 million. Sullivan’s Island and the City of the Isle

of Palms suffered minor damage.

Hurricane Hazel 4 October 15th,

1954

Folly Beach, Sullivan’s Island, and the Isle of Palms suffered light property damage

and slight beach erosion. The City of Charleston experienced no serious damage.

Hurricane Gracie 3 September 29th,

1959

The total damage inflicted by the storm was estimated at $14 million. High water

marks, which were reported near the Town of Edisto Beach, South Carolina, ranged

from 7.3 to 11.9 feet.

Hurricane David 3

August 29th -

September 7th,

1979

Flooding and minor damage in the City of Charleston.

Hurricane Hugo 4 September 19th,

1989

Tidal surges north of the city were recorded at 19.8 feet and 11.8 feet in the Peninsula

City. The hurricane struck at high tide. Its recorded diameter was over 500 miles,

Four (4) people were killed and scores injured. Estimated damage of $7 billion for the

total area.

Hurricane Bertha 2 July 12th,

1996

This hurricane came close but did not cause any significant damage. Some coastal

areas experienced moderate beach erosion. Tourism estimated loss revenue of 20

million dollars.

Hurricane Fran 3 Septemer 5th,

1996

The storm didn't directly hit the Charleston Region but remnants of this hurricane

created power outages with economic losses estimated at 20 million dollars.

Hurricane Bonnie 3 August 26th,

1998

Remnants of this hurricane produced winds that knocked down several trees in the

Town of Mount Pleasant as it headed for the North Carolina Coast.

Hurricane Floyd 2 September 15th,

1999

Sustained winds of 58 miles per hour were recorded in downtown Charleston with

gusts up to 85 miles per hour. Generally 3-5 inches of rainfall occurred. An estimated

$10.5 million in damages occurred in the Charleston region.

Hurricane Irene 1 October 17th,

1999

This hurricane dropped 3 to 5 inches of rain created minor street flooding. Minor

beach erosion. Trees knocked down and power outages in the area.

Tropical Storm Gordon September 18th,

2000

Remnants of the storm dropped 6-10 inches of rain. Minor beach erosion occurred as

a result of this storm.

Tropical Storm

Claudette

July 14th,

2003 Two and a half inches of rain, a tree was downed, 11 traffic accidents.

Tropical Depression

Seven

July 25th,

2003

Expected to receive as much as 6 inches of rain and wind gusts up to 35 mph from

this storm.

Tropical Storm Henri September 6th,

2003

Folly Beach, Sullivan’s Island, and Isle of Palms experienced beach erosion from

remnants of the storm, which was predicted to also bring up to 5 inches of rain to the

Charleston area.

Hurricane Isabel 2 September 17th,

2003

This storm created 8 foot surf at Kiawah Island and had wind gusts of 40 mph

offshore and 20 mph in downtown Charleston when it passed offshore. Coastal

erosion was expected, as tides were 6 to 12 inches above normal.

Tropical Storm Alex August 2nd,

2004 Minor beach erosion was reported on Folly Beach.

Tropical Storm Bonnie August 12th,

2004

The remnants of this storm caused a tornado and several incidents of wind damage in

the Awendaw area.

Hurricane Charley 1 August 14-15th,

2004

An estimated 4 inches of rain fell in 2 hours in the Northern part of Charleston

County on August 14, 2004, flooding low lying areas and areas with poor drainage.

Storm surge was estimated at 4-6 feet from Oyster Landing to the Cape Romain

Wildlife Refuge in the northern portions of Charleston County. Minor property and

tree damage occurred as a result of this storm. The storm caused an estimated

damage of $2 million in South Carolina.

Hurricane Gaston 1 August 29th,

2004

Sustained winds of 75 mph. The storm brought a 4 foot storm surge into Bull’s Bay,

which caused an estimated $4.8 million in damages to homes, primarily in areas east

of the Cooper River creating debris with an estimated clean-up cost of $2.2 million

county-wide, and left nearly all of the customers of South Carolina Electric and Gas

without electrical power. Total estimated damages, per the National Weather Service,

were $7.6 million in Charleston County.

Hurricane Events between August 11 1940 - April 30 2013

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From June 8th, 2013, until April 30th, 2015, there were no new Hurricane type events or Tropical storms/depressions.

Probability

From August 11th, 1940 to April 30th, 2015, Charleston County experienced 31

Hurricane type events, from named Hurricanes to Tropical storms/depressions. Hurricane

Hugo is known to be the Region’s 100 year storm since it hit the area directly and was the

most devastating hurricane event for the region. A 100 year storm has a 1% probability of

occurring at that location in any given year. Encountering a "100-year storm" on one day

does not decrease the chance of a second 100-year storm occurring in that same year or any

year to follow. However, the Region is highly likely or has a 100% chance each year of being

affected by hurricane type events, either directly or by the remnants of a hurricane, tropical

storm or a tropical depression. Given the 75 years on record, the chance of a storm to affect

the region is 41%.

Tropical Storm Frances September 6th, This storm created nearly 6 ft. surf. Dropped nearly 5 inches of rain, winds of 35

Tropical Depression

Jeanne

September 27th,

2004

Resulted in 40 ft. of beach erosion on the north end of Folly Beach. Maximum wind

gusts in Charleston County from this storm were 41 mph in downtown Charleston

and at the Charleston airport. Maximum wind gusts at Folly Beach were 38 mph.

Non-tornadic damage was limited to a few trees falling on cars.

Tropical Storm Ophelia September 13th,

2005 Loss of Life, Beach Erosion, minor damage.

Tropical Storm Tammy October 5th,

2005 Significant Beach Erosion, flooding, minor damage.

Tropical Storm Alberto June 13th, 2006

Remnants of the storm produced a tornado that touched down near Awendaw,

knocking down trees. Street flooding occurred in Charleston and North Charleston as

a result of this storm.

Tropical Storm Ernesto August 31st,

2006

Mt. Pleasant received 6.65 inches of rainfall from this storm system. Street flooding

occurred in the City of Charleston and 40 mph gusts.

Tropical Storm Barry June 2nd,

2007

Remnants of the storm produced heavy rains, strong winds, rough surf, and 3 inches

of rain. Loss of electricity to 13,900 customers of SCE&G and Berkeley Electric

Cooperative, mostly in the Summerville area, which caused vessels to break their lines,

and flood streets, particularly on the Charleston Peninsula. Wind gusts up to 60 mph

were recorded.

Tropical Storm Hanna September 5th,

2008 Resulting in strong wind and localized heavy rain.

Tropical Storm Irene August 25th,

2011

The Charleston County Folly Beach Park received significant erosion-related damages

as a result of this storm, including beach areas and structures.

Tropical Storm Lee September 6th,

2011

Charleston County sustained scattered showers, thunderstorms, and winds up to 22

mph with a half-inch of rain in some areas.

Tropical Storm Beryl May 27th,

2012

The region saw tropical storm forced winds, heavy rainfall, and fallen trees as result of

the storm.

Tropical Storm Sandy October 27th,

2012 The storm produced forced winds of 40 mph.

Tropical Storm Andrea June 7th,

2013

This storm produced periods of heavy rain and damaging winds knocking down

power lines and trees with an estimated $10,750 in damages.

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3.2 – Flood

Background

Flooding is the most frequent and costly natural hazard in the United States and are a

potential threat for most areas in the U.S every day. The National Flood Insurance Program

defines a flood as a general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of

normally dry land. Flooding is simply the overflow of water that submerges land which is

usually dry. The National Weather Service monitors conditions around the clock that may

lead to flooding. Flooding can occur around the United States and the Charleston Region

due to heavy precipitation, tropical storms/hurricanes, stream and river basin topography

problems, dam failure, and drainage problems. According to the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), about three fourths of all presidential disaster

declarations are due to flooding. Non-hurricane related flooding events occur each year

with variation in intensity and are usually classified in the following three categories: coastal

flooding, flash flooding, and general flooding. The National Weather Service also

categorizes flooding in relation to their potential damage in three categories: Minor,

Moderate and Major.

Classification

Classifying floods is often very diverse in their meaning and are always broadly

classified into different categories. Most of the flooding that occurs in the Charleston Region

can be labeled as Coastal Flood, Flash Flood, and the general term Flood according to the

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Coastal Flood: Flooding of coastal areas are due to the vertical rise above normal

water level caused by strong, persistent onshore wind, high astronomical tide, and/or low

atmospheric pressure, resulting in damage, erosion, flooding, fatalities, or injuries. Coastal

areas are defined as those portions of coastal land zones (coastal county/parish) adjacent to

the waters and bays of the oceans. Farther inland, the Storm Data preparer must determine

when and where to encode a flood event as Flash Flood or Flood.

Flash Flood: A rapid and extreme flow of high water into a normally dry area, or a

rapid water level rise in a stream or creek above a predetermined flood level, beginning

within six hours of the causative event (e.g., intense rainfall, dam failure, ice jam-related), on

a widespread or localized basis. Ongoing flooding can intensify to flash flooding in cases

where intense rainfall results in a rapid surge of rising flood waters. Flash floods do not

exist for two or three consecutive days.

Flood: A flood is any high flow, overflow, or inundation by water which causes or

threatens damage. In general, this would mean the inundation of a normally dry area caused

by an increased water level in an established watercourse, or ponding of water, generally

occurring more than 6 hours after the causative event, and posing a threat to life or property.

This can be on a widespread or localized basis.

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A Flood hazard is a serious threat to everyone in the Charleston Region because of its

low elevation and frequency of storms. The Charleston Region’s worst experience with

flooding came when Hurricane Hugo hit with a storm surge that reached 19.3 feet which

flooded both coastal areas and inland areas. Flooding events occur each year with great

variation throughout the Charleston Region but the impact of such flooding events is

completely dependent upon the area.

Location

Flooding can occur throughout most of the Charleston Region since around 68%

resides within a floodplain. Floodplains are designated by the frequency of the flood that is

large enough to cover them. Flood frequencies are determined by plotting a graph of the

size of all known floods for an area and calculating how often floods occur. Federal

Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) identifies floodplain areas by producing recent

and up to date Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM). These maps show all locations near

major bodies of water, and show base flood elevations and floodplain boundaries like the

100-year floodplain boundaries. 100 year flood event is a 1% probability of occurring in any

given year. The roughly 68% of the areas located in the floodplain are exposed to the threat

of floods but that doesn’t mean the other areas aren’t vulnerable to a flash flood or flooding

events. Damage infrastructure and roadways can limit mobility for citizens. All areas can

experience flooding hazards.

Category Damage Description

Minor Minimal or no property damage but with some

public inconvenience.

Moderate

Inundation of secondary roads, some

evacuation may be required, and higher

elevation necessary to save property.

Major

Extensive inundation and property damage.

Evacuation of people and closure of both

primary and secondary roads.

National Weather Service Flood Categories

Source: National Weather Service

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Historical Occurrences

These flooding events were mainly the result from heavy rain or severe weather (thunderstorms, tropical storms, heavy rain) incidents that caused flooding in the Charleston Region.

Flash Flood/Flood

Coastal Flood

Total 50 Flooding events during 48 days total.

Source: National Climatic Data Center

Flooding Events between Jan 1 2008 - April 30 2014

# of Events

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Probability Since about 68% of the region is within the floodplain, those areas are highly likely to experience a flood event at any given point in a given year. Hurricane Hugo brought floods to reach 19 feet in areas within the region. A flooding event to that extent is considered a 100 year flood, which has a 1% probability of occurring at that location in any given year. Given the 63 events over the years of 2008 to April 30, 2015, there is a 90% chance of a flooding event to occur. However with the region located on the coast, low elevation, and the unpredictability of severe weather, there is a 100% chance that the effects of flooding can occur.

Date Area Type Damage Extent Cause

6/7/2014 Ladson/Charleston Flash Flood 0.50K Minor Thunderstorms/Heavy

rainfall

6/23/2014 Dorchester/ Beaufort/

Charleston Flash Flood 5.00K Minor

Thunderstorms/Heavy

rainfall

7/6/2014 Charleston County Flash Flood 0 Minor Thunderstorms/Heavy

rainfall

7/31/2014 Charleston County Flash Flood 30.00K Moderate

Stalled low pressure system/

Thunderstorms/Heavy

rainfall

8/9/2014 Charleston/North

Charleston Flash Flood 1.50K Minor Thunderstorms

8/10/2014

Charleston County/

Berkeley County/

Charleston AFB

Flash Flood 2.50K Minor Thunderstorms/Heavy

rainfall/Moist atmosphere

8/11/2014 Charleston Zone Coastal Flood 0 Minor Proxigean Spring Tide/

High Tide

9/15/2014 Charleston County/

Citadel/Charleston AFB Flash Flood 15.00K Moderate Heavy rainfall

9/16/2014

Charleston County/

Beaufort County/

Citadel

Flash Flood 6.00K Minor Thunderstorms/Heavy

rainfall

12/6/2014 Charleston Zone Coastal Flood 0 Minor High tide

12/8/2014 Charleston Zone Coastal Flood 0 Minor High tide/Astronomical

influences

12/22/2014 Charleston Zone Coastal Flood 0 Minor High tide/Perigean spring

tide

12/24/2014 Charleston Zone Coastal Flood 0 Minor High Tide

Total 60.50K

Coastal Flood/Flash Flood/Flood between May 1, 2014 - April 30, 2015

Source: National Climatic Data Center

13 Coastal Flood/Flash Flood/Flood Events

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3.3 – Wildfire

Background

According to the South Carolina Forestry Commission, any forest fire, brush fire, grass fire,

or any other outdoor fire that is not controlled and supervised is called a wildfire. These

fires cause damage to the forest resource as well as wildlife habitat, water quality, and air

quality. All though wildfires are considered dangerous, they are a natural process in the

environment in order to clear dead vegetation. Anything that can burn is considered fire

fuel, like branches, pine needles, and dead leaves. The most common cause of wildfires

however is by negligent human behavior (debris burning, fireworks, arson). Another

common cause of wildfires is lightning strikes but only two percent of wildfires in South

Carolina are attributed to lightning, however weather is an important factor in dealing with

wildfires. Wind, humidity and droughts will have an effect on the spread and flammability

of wildfires. Forest fire danger is usually highest in late winter and early spring (January

through mid-April). South Carolina's fire season is in the winter because most vegetation is

dead or dormant during that time. Fires do not start or spread as quickly when vegetation is

green. Of course the increasing concern is the threat wildfires pose to homes and lives of

people and animals. Wildfires burn 20-30 homes in the state every year, and hundreds more

are threatened each fire season.

Classification

There are three classes of wild fires: surface fire, ground fire, and crown fire. A surface fire

is the most common of these three classes moving slowly burns along a forest floor. A

ground fire (muck fire) is usually started by lightning or human carelessness and burns on

or below the forest floor. Crown fires spread rapidly by wind and move quickly by

jumping along the tops of trees.

The northeast part of Charleston County holds the Francis Marion National Forest, a

large expanse of land that is home to many native plants and animals. The most significant

fire to occur in our region happened within the Francis Marion National Forest in March of

2011 when 2,600 acres along the Charleston/Georgetown County line burned. The fire also

burned two buildings, and residents within a six mile area were voluntary evacuated.

Location

Wildfire is a potentially serious threat in the Charleston Region, particularly in areas with a

high density of vegetation and areas within or surrounding the Francis Marion National

Forest. Areas where there is an urban-wildland interface like (St. John’s Fire District) are

also at risk. Even urban areas within the region pose the threat of wildfires, since they are

defined as uncontrolled fires, which most fires are. For the purpose of this plan, all areas,

buildings and facilities are considered to be equally exposed.

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Historical Occurrences

The table below shows the amount of fires and acres buried each fiscal year from 1946 to 2013. 2013 is the current data that the South Carolina Forestry Commission has

given for wildfire data per fiscal year.

From April 30th, 2012 to May 1st, 2013 is the first year that this plan started to collect data

from the Charleston County Consolidated 9-1-1 system. Below is a table summarizing fire

incidents from 2012-2015, followed by a detailed summary of 2014-2015 incidents recorded

by the Consolidated 9-1-1 system.

Year 1946-47 1947-48 1948-49 1949-50 1950-51 1951-52 1952-53 1953-54 1954-55 1955-56 1956-57 1957-58

Fires 174 66 200 280 182 95 122 153 177 108 117 95

Acres 6,835.8 1,792.5 3,054.8 6,873.7 3,515.2 1,873.6 1,703.8 3,560.8 6,651.7 2,003.6 2,875.7 547.8

Year 1958-59 1959-60 1960-61 1961-62 1962-63 1963-64 1964-65 1965-66 1966-67 1967-68 1968-69 1969-70

Fires 168 157 194 168 145 84 59 86 111 138 47 46

Acres 1,140.7 779.2 1,102.3 1,002.8 1,039.2 298.9 247.2 848.0 1,177.3 2,201.2 402.8 335.3

Year 1970-71 1971-72 1972-73 1973-74 1974-75 1975-76 1976-77 1977-78 1978-79 1979-80 1980-81 1981-82

Fires 105 59 107 93 107 353 199 192 209 117 414 114

Acres 1,082.5 501.6 561.9 533.6 534.7 1,978.2 646.7 1,188.4 869.8 1,208.3 4,890.9 1,555.5

Year 1982-83 1983-84 1984-85 1985-86 1986-87 1987-88 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94

Fires 31 106 428 126 69 175 155 120 69 202 104 160

Acres 173.4 418.7 6,565.6 1,712.6 245.0 921.1 1,279.2 499.5 375.9 2,057.0 795.2 1,486.6

Year 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06

Fires 56 100 83 18 176 131 135 98 13 69 41 31

Acres 314.2 795.7 580.3 181.7 1,565.4 873.7 1,062.2 755.3 96.6 799.9 150.8 92.6

Year 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-2012 2012-2013

Fires 69 45 21 16 34 31 19

Acres 241.0 218.0 175.1 45.0 188.5 92.0 656.6

Wildfire Events in Charleston County between Fiscal Years 1946 - 2013

Source: South Carolina Forestry Commission

Category 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015

Outside Fires 840 893 542

Trail & Rail Fires 1 3 1

Marine Fires 3 13 5

Vehicle Fires 70 102 90

Total 914 1011 638 2563

Fire Incidents from May 1, 2012 to April 30, 2015

As Reported by Charleston County Consolidated 9-1-1

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Large Brush/Grass Fire 17

Large Outside Fire 50

Large Outside Fire with Hazardous Materials 2

Small Outside Fire 450

Small Outside Fire With Hazardous Materials 9

Refinery/Tank Farm/Fuel Storage 2

Wildland Fire 12

542

Train Fire At Ground Level 0

Collision/Derailment Involving Vehicles 1

Docked in Coastal Water 0

Docked in Inland Water 1

Extinguished Fire 0

Inland Water 2

Oceanic Water 0

Threatened Building/Structure or Other Boats 2

Vehicle Fire

Commercial or Large Fuel/ Fire Load Vehicle

(Extinguished)

Commercial Vehicle 35

Large Fuel/Fire Vehicle 14

Vehicle Fire Threatening Non-Structure Object 38

638Total Fires

Marine Fire

Total Marine Fires

Total Vehicle Fires

Fire Incidents from May 1, 2014 to April 30, 2015

As Reported by Charleston County Consolidated 9-1-1

Total Outside Fires

Total Trail and Rail Fires

Outside Fire

Trail and Rail Fire

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Probability

The most significant fire in the last decade was located in March of 2011 along the

Charleston/Georgetown County line with most of the burned area located within

Georgetown County. However, wildfire can affect the whole region and force evacuation of

people. Since only around half of the county has protected acreage of rural land which can

be affected by wildfire, there are other events like vehicle fires, house fires and marine fires

that can happen anywhere within the region. Acreages burned between the years of 1946–

2013 have varied, 1949/50 had 6,837.7 acres burn while 2009/10 only had 45 acres burn. It is

unpredictable how much land will be damage per year or where a fire will occur.

In any given year, it’s expected that there will be between 32 and 114 wildfires per

year, and between 691 and 992 acres burned according to the 5 year and 50 year averages.

Averages 5 Year 10 Year 15 Year 20 Year 25 Year 30 Year 40 Year 50 Year

Fires 32 38 63 72 87 97 121 114

Acres 691.1 483.7 618.3 662.3 735.2 916.5 1,036.6 991.9

Wildfire Averages for Charleston County

Source: South Carolina Forestry Commission

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3.4 – Tornado

Background

A tornado is a violently rotating column of air forming a funnel-shaped cloud that extends

toward the ground from the base of a thundercloud. They are often referred to as a twister

or cyclone although cyclone is a term in meteorology to name any closed low pressure

circulation (e.g. Hurricane). This violent storm can produce winds up to 300 miles per hour

and can move any direction at an average speed of 30 miles per hour. Tornados are most

often generated by thunderstorms but sometimes are a result from hurricanes or tropical

storms, which is why tornados are a threat to the Charleston Region. According to the

NOAA Storm Prediction Center (SPC), the highest concentration of tornados in the United

States has been in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Florida. Approximately 800 tornados occur

across the nation each year, resulting in nearly 80 deaths and 1,500 injuries. Tornados may

form at any time of the year, but the peak of events occurs in the spring and early summer

from March through June.

Classification

High winds of tornados are the driving force for all damages during a tornado. Picking up

debris, and turning them into deadly missiles. It is rare to be able to measure pressure

changes and wind speeds of a passing tornado, but it is possible to classify the damage.

Mostly, tornadoes cause the greatest damage to structures like residential homes that are

lightly constructed and hard to remain localized. The Fuijita Scale (F-Scale) was the

standard measurement for rating the strength of a tornado. The scale is based on an analysis

of damage after a tornado to infer wind speeds. After 2007, the National Weather Service

introduced the Enhanced Fuijita Scale (EF-Scale). The new scale takes into account quality

of construction and standardizes different kinds of structures. The only differences between

the two are the adjusted wind speeds.

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The strongest tornado in the Charleston Region was an EF2 tornado that had maximum

winds reaching 120mph. The tornado touched down near Wadmalaw Island in 2008. It is

possible for a stronger tornado to impact the Charleston Region, though most of the tornado

reports are unconfirmed or are a confirmed EF0 tornado.

Location

Tornadoes can occur in all parts of the United States. They aren’t limited to specific

geographic regions, although they are most common in states like Oklahoma, Texas, and

Kansas. Tornados have been documented in every state within the United States, so

tornadoes are still a threat to the Charleston Region and the State. Hurricanes are the

biggest threat to the region and since a hurricane can produce a tornado than the whole

Charleston Region is vulnerable to the threat of a tornado during a hurricane or tropical

storm. Tornadoes can also form over water as well as land.

EF-Scale Number Wind Speed (mph) Type of Damage Done

EF0 65 - 85

Minor damage. Peels surface off some roofs; some damage

to gutters or siding; branches broken off trees; shallow-

rooted trees push over.

EF1 86 -110

Moderate damage. Roofs severely stripped; mobile homes

overturned or badly damaged; loss of exterior doors;

windows and other glass broken.

EF2 111 - 135

Considerable damage. Roofs torn off well-constructed

houses; foundations of frame houses shifted; mobile homes

completely destroyed; large trees snapped or uprooted; light-

object missiles generated; cars lifted off ground.

EF3 136 - 165

Severe damage. Entire stories of well-constructed houses

destroyed; severe damage to large buildings such as

shopping malls; trains overturned; trees debarked; heavy

cars lifted off the ground and thrown; structures with weak

foundations blown away some distance.

EF4 166 - 200

Devastating damage. Well-constructed houses and whole

frame houses completely leveled; cars thrown and small

missiles generated.

EF5 >200

Extreme damage. Strong frame houses leveled off

foundations and swept away; automobile-sized missiles fly

through the air in excess of 100 m; steel reinforced concrete

structure badly damaged; high-rise buildings have

significant structural deformation.

Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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Historical Occurrences

Probability

According to the National Climatic Data Center and the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration, there have been 17 tornado events from 1996 to 2015. This

equates to approximately one tornado every year. However, there is around a 94% chance it

will be classified an EF1 or below. A tornado above EF1 has only occurred once in the

region’s history. It is possible for a stronger tornado to impact the area.

Date Area Scale Damage

3/14/1997 Sullivans Island, Awendaw F1 105.00K

7/23/2000 Isle of Palms F0 200.00K

8/3/2000 Isle of Palms F0 0

6/12/2001 Edisto Island F0 0

7/15/2002 Charleston F0 0

9/28/2002 North Charleston F0 0

8/12/2004 Isle of Palms F1 0

8/14/2004 Charleston County F0 0

5/30/2005 James Island F1 0

4/8/2006 Charleston County F0, F1 0

4/26/2006 Awendaw F1 0

5/14/2006 Ravenel F1 0

6/13/2006 Charleston, Awendaw, Lincolnville F0 8.5K

5/11/2008 Charleston County EF2 1.200M

6/29/2008 Charleston County EF0 35.00K

8/1/2012 Kiawah EF0 0

Total 1.548M

Tornado Events between January 1, 1996 - April 30, 2014

Source: National Climatic Data Center

16 Tornado Events

Date Area Scale Damage

5/31/2014 Rockville EF0 0

Total 01 Tornado Event

Tornado Events between May 1, 2014 - April 30, 2015

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3.5 – Earthquake

Background

An earthquake is a sudden, rapid shaking of the earth caused by the breaking and shifting of

rock beneath the earth’s surface. Most earthquakes are caused by the release of stresses

accumulated as a result of the rupture of rocks along opposing fault planes in the Earth’s

outer crust. These fault planes are typically found along borders of the Earth's 10 tectonic

plates. The areas of greatest tectonic instability occur at the perimeters of the slowly moving

plates, as these locations are subjected to the greatest strains from plates traveling in

opposite directions and at different speeds. Deformation along plate boundaries causes

strain in the rock and the consequent buildup of stored energy. When the built-up stress

exceeds the rocks' strength, a rupture occurs. The rock on both sides of the fracture is

snapped, releasing the stored energy and producing seismic waves, generating an

earthquake. Ground acceleration caused by earthquakes has the potential to destroy

buildings and infrastructure and cause loss of life. Aftershocks are typically smaller than the

main shock, and can continue over a period of weeks, months, or years after the initial

earthquake is felt. In addition to the effects of ground acceleration, earthquakes can also

cause landslides, and liquefaction under certain conditions. Liquefaction occurs when

unconsolidated, saturated soils exhibit fluid-like properties due to intense shaking and

vibrations experienced during an earthquake. Together, ground shaking, landslides, and

liquefaction can damage and destroy buildings, disrupt utilities (i.e. gas, electric, phone,

water), and trigger fires.

Classification

Earthquakes are measured in terms of intensity and magnitude. Magnitude is measured

with the Richter Scale, which is an open-ended logarithmic scale that describes the energy of

an earthquake through the measure of shock wave amplitude. Intensity uses the Modified

Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale to measure the effects of an earthquake at a particular place.

Richter Magnitude Scale Typical Maximum MMI

1.0 to 3.0 I

3.0 to 3.9 II to III

4.0 to 4.9 IV to V

5.0 to 5.9 VI to VII

6.0 to 6.9 VII to IX

7.0 and Higher VIII or Higher

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The most significant earthquake to happen in the Charleston Region in 1886, when an

estimated 7.3M occurred in Summerville, SC outside of Charleston. This earthquake was the

most destructive, killing 60 people and causing $5 to $6 million (1886) worth of damage.

This was the largest known earthquake on the east coast and is the type of event that occurs

only every 500 years.

Location

Earthquakes are not an uncommon occurrence in South Carolina. The majority of

earthquakes worldwide occur at plate boundaries when plates stick and then jump past each

other, like the earthquakes that occurred in Haiti or Chile in 2009. These quakes often are

the ones that are the most destructive and well understood in terms of plate tectonics. The

cause of earthquakes in South Carolina is not so clear; the quakes are located within a plate

rather than at a plate boundary. In South Carolina, approximately 70 percent of the

earthquakes occur in the Coastal Plain and most are located around three areas west and

north of Charleston: Ravenel-Adams Run-Hollywood, Middleton Place - Summerville, and

Bowman. Geologically, Charleston lies in one of the most seismically active areas in the

Eastern United States. This seismic cluster is known as the Middleton Place - Summerville

Seismic Zone (MPSSZ).

Scale Intensity Description of Effects

I Instrumental Detected only on seismographs.

II Feeble Some people feel it.

III Slight Felt by people resting; like a truck rumbling by.

IV Moderate Felt by people walking.

Slightly

Strong Sleepers awake; church bells ring.

VI Strong

Trees sway; suspended objects swing, objects fall off

shelves

VII Very Strong Mild alarm; walls crack; plaster falls.

VIII Destructive

Moving cars uncontrollable; masonry fractures,

poorly constructed buildings damaged.

IX Ruinous Some houses collapse; ground cracks; pipes break

X Disastrous

Ground cracks profusely; many buildings destroyed;

liquefaction and landslides widespread.

Very

Disastrous

Most buildings and bridges collapse; roads, railways,

pipes and cables destroyed; general triggering of

other hazards.

XII Catastrophic

Total destruction; trees fall; ground rises and falls in

waves.

Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale

Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency

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Historical Occurrences

All located within Dorchester County but pose a threat that a higher magnitude Earthquake

would be felt within County limits or cause damage to infrastructure within County limits.

Date Location Magnitude

12/16/2008 Ladson/Summerville 3.6M

3/6/2009 Ladson/Summerville 2.5M

7/10/2009 Lincolnville 1.7M

8/29/2009 Ladson/Summerville 3.2M

5/12/2010 Ladson/Summerville 2.8M

2/25/2011 Ladson/Summerville 1.5M

10/15/2011 Ladson/Summerville 2.5M

12/21/2011 Ladson/Summerville 2.6M

1/4/2012 Ladson/Summerville 2.6M

7/31/2012 Ladson/Summerville 2.8M

2/22/2013 Ladson/Summerville 2.2M

3/3/2013 Ladson/Summerville 1.5M

3/3/2013 Ladson/Summerville 1.4M

3/27/2013 Ladson/Summerville 1.4M

9/7/2013 Ladson/Summerville 2.3M

9/14/2013 Ladson/Summerville 2.3M

9/19/2013 Ladson/Summerville 2.5M

9/20/2013 Ladson/Summerville 2.2M

11/3/2013 Ladson/Summerville 1.9M

1/9/2014 Ladson/Summerville 2.2M

Total

Earthquake Events between December 16, 2008 - April 30, 2014

20 Earthquake Events

Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources

Date Location Magnitude

10/30/2014 Ladson/ Summerville 2.2

Total

Earthquake Events between May 1, 2014 - April 30, 2015

Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources

1 Earthquake Event

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Probability

Since different magnitude levels are felt from short to long ranges, we can include

there is a highly likely chance or 100% chance that the whole region can experience an

earthquake or the aftershocks on one, causing minor to severe damage or loss of life.

Between December 16, 2008 - April 30, 2015, there have been 21 earthquake incidents. In any

given year, there can be approximately 3.3 earthquake events in the region. The earthquake

of 1886 was estimated to be a 1 in 500 year event, meaning there is an estimated 0.2% chance

of a comparable earthquake happening again.

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3.6 – Hazardous Materials

Background

In most places, communities are surrounded by chemicals and hazardous materials.

Hazardous materials come in many different forms and incidents can happen in fixed or

mobile facilities. Hazardous materials are stored in homes and businesses throughout but

also are shipped daily throughout communities through the highways, waterways, railways,

or through pipelines. Incidents involving hazardous materials can include spilling,

emitting, discharging, disposing, leaking, or escaping into the environment of any

hazardous material. These materials, in their various forms, can cause injury, long term

health problems, damage to property, and even death.

Classification

The United States Department of Transportation regulates hazmat transportation within the

territory of the U.S. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration was established as a

separate administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation in 2000 to reduce

crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. Together they develop and

enforce safety regulations, and educate about hazardous materials. The U.S. Department of

Transportation uses a standard system of nine classes that identify different hazardous

materials. These nine classifications must be labeled on all hazardous materials even if they

are in mobile or fixed facilities.

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Class 1: Explosives: Materials with an explosion, projection, fire, or blast hazard.

Class 2: Gases: Flammable or non-flammable compressed gases, toxic or non-toxic.

Class 3: Flammable liquids: Flammable liquids (flash point below 141°) and combustible

liquids (flash point 141°-200°).

Class 4: Flammable Solids: Flammable solids, spontaneously combustible and dangerous

when wet materials.

Class 5: Oxidizer and Organic Peroxide

Class 6: Toxic Materials: Poisonous materials and infectious substances.

Class 7: Radioactive Materials: Materials that emit radiation.

Class 8: Corrosive Materials: Materials that cause destruction of human skin at site of

contact or corrosion rate on steel or aluminum.

Class 9: Miscellaneous: Materials that present a hazard during transport but do not meet

other class definitions (ex. dry ice or lithium batteries).

The Charleston Region has experiences minor incidents relating to hazardous materials such

as natural gas leaks, chemical spills, automobile accident cleanups and more. No serious

incidents or injuries have been reported due to a hazardous materials incident.

Location

The Charleston Region is a rapidly growing international port with many industries and

growing businesses. The Charleston Region also has a United States Air Force Base and

several other smaller military establishments, which handle various types and quantities of

hazardous materials. Hazardous materials are a continuous potential hazard due to the large

amount of transportation of these materials occurring in and around the region.

Historical Occurrences

The Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan began collecting Hazardous Material

incident data from the Charleston County Consolidated 9-1-1 system in 2012. Below is a

table summarizing hazardous material incidents from 2012-2015, followed by a detailed

summary of 2014-2015 incidents recorded by the Consolidated 9-1-1 system.

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Category 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015

Hazmat 32 37 51

Fuel Spill 130 104 111

Gas Leak/Gas Odor

(Natural and LP Gases) 248 278 201

Total 410 419 363 1192

Hazardous Materials Incidents from May 1, 2012 to April 30, 2015

As Reported by Charleston County Consolidated 9-1-1

Hazmat

Abandoned Waste 8

Contained Hazmat 0

Contained Illegal Drug Lab 2

Small Spill (≤ 5 Gallons/23 Liters) 26

Uncontained Hazmat 2

Uncontained Illegal Drug Lab 13

Total Hazmat 51

Fuel Spill

Contained Large Spill 28

Contianed Small Spill 12

In or Near Waterway 29

Uncontained Large Spill 4

Uncontained Small Spill 38

Unknown Situation (Investigation) 0

Total Fuel Spills 111

Gas Leak/Gas Odor (Natural and LP Gases)

Commercial/Industrial Building 21

High Life Hazard 25

High Rise 0

Outside Commercial Line or Outside Tank ≥ 5 gallons/23

liters 23

Outside Odor (Other/Unknown Source) 6

Outside Residential Line or Outside Tank < 5 gallons/23

liters 51

Residential (Multiple) 10

Residential (Single) 65

Total Gas Leak/Gas Odor 201

Total Hazardous Materials Incidents 363

As Reported by Charleston County Consolidated 9-1-1

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Probability

Hazardous Materials are located in residential and commercial locations throughout

the region. Gas leaks and automobile accidents occur frequently in both locations. Since the

Charleston Region is a growing international port and military base location, the

transportation of hazardous materials happen every day. The region has a 100% chance of

hazardous material incidents occurring each year but no major incidents or related injuries

are expected.

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3.7 – Rip Currents

Background

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore. As waves

travel from deep to shallow water, they break close to the shoreline. As they break, they

generate currents that flow in both alongshore and offshore directions. Currents flowing

away from the coast are called rip currents. A rip current forms this narrow, fast moving

section of water. They can also form when a current traveling along the shoreline

encounters a structure and is forced offshore. Rip currents typically form at breaks in

sandbars, or at low spots. According to the United States Lifesaving Association, 80% of

surf beach rescues are attributed to rip currents, and more than 100 people die annually

from drowning in rip currents.

Classification

The National Weather Service Family of Services (FOS), the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Weather Wire Service and the Emergency Manager’s

Weather Information Network (EMWIN) created The Surf Zone Forecast in the Summer of

2003. The Surf Zone forecast is issued from the National Weather Service’s Forecast Offices

every day. It provides valuable information on the hazards of the surf zone to communities.

It describes the precipitation, visibility, wind speed, wind direction, wave height, surf

temperature, tide information, rip currents, and more. The Rip Current Outlook portion of

the Surf Zone Forecast provides the public with standard terminology for describing the rip

current hazard. That terminology is categorized into three sections: Low Risk, Moderate

Risk and High Risk.

Risk Description

Low

Wind and/or wave conditions are not expected to support the development of rip

currents. However, rip currents can still occur, especially at low spots or breaks in

the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Know

how to swim and heed the advice of lifeguards and the beach patrol. Pay attention

to flags and posted signs.

Moderate

Wind and/or wave conditions support stronger or more frequent rip currents. Only

experienced surf swimmers that know how to escape a rip current should enter the

water. Pay attention to flags and posted signs.

High Wind and/or wave conditions support dangerous rip currents. No one should enter

the surf due to this life threatening hazard. Pay attention to flags and posted signs.

Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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^An example of the Surf Zone Forecast that is issued every day.

In the United States, it is estimated that 100 people will lose their life due to rip currents each

year. Extensive signage and education efforts continue to educate beachgoers, though

future deaths are possible and unfortunately likely as rip currents occur regularly. In 2014,

one person drowned in a rip current in the Charleston Region.

Location

The Charleston Region stretches nearly 100 miles along the Atlantic Ocean. The region’s

beaches are prone to rip currents daily leaving citizens who enjoy the beaches vulnerable to

this threat. This type of hazard does not cost damage to buildings or infrastructure but it

continues to take lives of residents and visitors on an annual basis. Since majority of people

in the region will experience being around the water at some point, the whole region can be

affected.

Historical Occurrences

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and

the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), rip currents will be listed in Storm Data only

when they cause a drowning(s), near-drowning(s), result in numerous rescues (i.e., 5 or

more at one beach community), or damage watercraft. Events associated with other surf-

related currents, such as long-shore or tidal currents, will not be included in Storm Data as

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Rip Current events. Rip currents can occur any time and any place along beaches or in other

bodies of water.

Probability

Since the Charleston Region is located along the coast, the ocean presents a strong

threat to the communities close and away from it. With the beach being a popular location

for many in the region, we can claim that the whole region is exposed to the threat of a rip

current during a beach visit. Rip currents occur every day posing a low to high risk threat.

There is a 100% chance that a rip current could occur every day leaving a 100% chance

someone could experience this hazard.

Date Location Deaths/Injuries Details

5/27/2013 Charleston Zone 0 Strong offshore winds created a strong rip

current. Four rescues were made.

6/30/2013 Charleston Zone 1 death, no injuries

Thunderstorms created a strong rip current.

One person drowned while trying to rescue

another.

7/13/2013 Charleston Zone 2 injuries

A water spout caused a strong rip current that

sent two people to the hospital for water

inhalation.

5/7/2014 Charleston Zone 1 death, no injuries Strong offshore winds created a strong rip

current. One fatality occurred.

5/8/2014 Charleston Zone 0 Strong onshore winds caused several rip

currents. Five rescues were made.

5/10/2014 Charleston Zone 0 Strong onshore winds caused several rip

currents. Ten rescues were made.

Total

Rip Current Events from 2008 - April 30, 2014

Source: National Climactic Data Center

6 Rip Current Events with 2 Deaths and 2 Reported Injuries

Date Location Death/Injuries Details

5/7/2014 Charleston Zone 1 death,

no injuries

Three rip currents caused by strong wind and increased swell

energy resulted in one death.

5/8/2014 Charleston Zone 0 Strong wind and increased swell activity caused several rip

currents. Five rescues were made.

5/10/2014 Charleston Zone 0 Strong wind and increased swell activity caused several rip

currents. Ten rescues were made.

Total

Rip Current Events between May 1, 2014 - April 30, 2015

Source: National Climatic Data Center

3 Rip Current Events with 1 Death and 0 Reported Injuries

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3.8 – Severe Storm

Background

Severe thunderstorms, wind storms, and hail can occur any day throughout the year.

According to the National Weather Service, there are approximately 100,000 thunderstorms

that occur in the United States per year and about 25 million lightning flashes a year. Severe

thunderstorms are caused by the rapid upward movement of warm, moist air. As the warm

moist air moves upward, it cools, condenses, and forms cumulonimbus clouds.

Cumulonimbus clouds can move in lines, in clusters, or singularly, and they can move

through an area very quickly or linger for hours. These types of clouds which produce

thunderstorms also produce lightning, which is a serious threat during a thunderstorm.

Along with lightning, thunderstorms can produce other accompanying hazards like

windstorms and hailstorms.

Classification

Thunderstorms: Thunderstorms are usually classified as severe when at least wind speeds

exceed 58 miles per hour or when hail exceeds 0.75 inch in diameter. Nearly 10% of yearly

thunderstorm events are classified as severe. Thunderstorms form and clump together in a

variety of different ways; Single cell, Multi-cell clusters, Multi-cell lines, and Super cells.

The term “cell” refers to each separate principal updraft. The more updrafts, the more

severe the thunderstorm can be.

Windstorms: Severe thunderstorms have the ability to produce strong winds, typically

resulting to be categorized as a windstorm. These high winds can cause downed trees,

power lines, flying debris, and damage infrastructures. Wind speeds during a windstorm

typically exceed 34 miles per hour which can be attributed to gusts, either short bursts or

long periods of sustained winds. Flying debris is the primary cause of damage during high

winds.

Lightning: Lightning is a discharge of electrical energy resulting from the buildup of

positive and negative charges in cumulonimbus clouds that produce thunderstorms. When

the charges are strong enough, it creates a “bolt” of electricity that travels between the cloud

and the ground or within the clouds. Lightning can reach temperatures approaching 50,000

degrees Fahrenheit. Thunder is heard from the rapid heating and cooling of the

surrounding air following the bolt of lightning. On average, less than 100 people die every

year by lightning.

Hailstorms: Hail is produced when ice crystals form due to the rapid rising of warm air into

the upper atmosphere and the subsequent cooling of the air mass. Updrafts carry raindrops

into parts of the atmosphere where the temperatures are below freezing. These raindrops

gradually accumulate onto the ice crystal, and when they develop sufficient weight, they fall

as precipitation, usually in the shape of irregularly shaped masses or in the shape of a ball,

and greater than 0.75 inches in diameter. The Tornado and Storm Research Organization

(TORRO) in England is a privately supported research body, serving the national and

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international public interest. TORRO produced a Hailstorm Intensity Scale, which puts

different hail sizes into categories with damage descriptions.

In 2011, according to the National Climatic Data Center, the Charleston Region experienced

hail sizes of 2.75 inches or a size code of H8. The Charleston Region typically experiences

hail events between size codes H0 to H2.

Size Code Intensity Category

Typical Hail

Diameter

(mm)

Damage Impacts

H0 Hard Hail 5 No damage.

H1 Potentially Damaging 5 - 15 Slight general damage to plants, crops.

H2 Significant 10 - 20 Significant damage to fruit, crops, vegetation.

H3 Severe 20 - 30 Severe damage to fruit and crops, damage to glass and

plastic structures, paint and wood scored.

H4 Severe 25 - 40 Widespread glass damage, vehicle bodywork damage.

H5 Destructive 30 - 50 Wholesale destruction of glass, damage to tiled roofs,

significant risk of injuries.

H6 Destructive 40 - 60 Bodywork of grounded aircraft dented, brick walls

pitted.

H7 Destructive 50 - 75 Severe roof damage, risk of serious injuries.

H8 Destructive 60 - 90 Severe damage to aircraft bodywork.

H9 Super Hailstorms 75 - 100 Extensive structural damage. Risk of severe or even fatal

injuries to persons caught in the open.

H10 Super Hailstorms >100 Extensive structural damage. Risk of severe or even fatal

injuries to persons caught in the open.

TORRO Hailstorm Intensity Scale

Source: The Tornado and Storm Research Organization

Size Code Size (mm) Size (inches) Object

H0 5 - 9 0.25 Pea

H1 10 - 15 0.5 Mothball

H2 16 - 20 0.75

(Classifies storm as severe) Marble, Grape

H3 21 - 30 1 Walnut

H4 31 - 40 1.5 Squash ball

H5 41 - 50 1.75 Golf ball

H6 51 - 60 2 Hen's egg

H7 61 - 75 2.5 Tennis ball

H8 76 - 90 3 Orange

H9 91 - 100 3.75 Grapefruit

H10 >100 4 Melon

Hail Size Comparison

Source: The Tornado and Storm Research Organization

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Location

A thunderstorm event is an atmospheric hazard, and has no geographic boundaries. They

can occur in all regions of the United States however, thunderstorms are most common in

the central and southern states because atmospheric conditions are more favorable for

generating thunderstorms. Since thunderstorms are unpredictable, all jurisdictions are

equally exposed to these hazards.

Historical Occurrences

Date Type Magnitude Damage Death/Injuries Details

2/26/2008 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 1K 0 Tree down on power line.

3/4/2008 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 2K 0 Trees blown down.

3/15/2008 Thunderstorm Wind/Hail 60 kts. EG/0.75 - 1.5 in. 0.50K 0 Signs blown down, nickel size hail.

4/19/2008 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 0.75K 0 Tree limbs down.

5/5/2008 Hail 1 in. 0 0 Hail reported.

5/10/2008 Hail 0.75 - 0.88 in. 0 0 Hail reported.

5/11/2008 Thunderstorm Wind/Hail 60 kts. EG/0.75 - 1 in. 50.5K 0

Trees blown down, hail reported, wind blew a

172 type light aircraft 40 feet into another

aircraft causing major damage.

5/20/2008 Thunderstorm Wind/Hail 52 kts. EG/0.75 - 1.75 in. 2K 0 Trees blown down, hail reported.

6/2/2008 Hail 0.88 in. 0 0 Hail reported.

6/17/2008 Thunderstorm Wind/Hail 60 kts. EG/0.88 in. 25.75K 0 Portion of a roof was torn off near Folly Beach,

light pole & trees blown down, hail reported.

6/20/2008 Hail/Lightning 0.75 - 1.75 in. 0.50K 0 Lightning damaged a tree, hail reported.

6/21/2008 Hail 1 in. 0 0 Hail reported.

6/22/2008 Lightning 1K 0 Lightning damaged a tree which then fell onto

a power line.

6/23/2008 Thunderstorm Wind/Lightning 50 kts. EG 16.25K 0 House caught on fire from lightning strike,

trees blown down.

6/29/2008 Thunderstorm Wind/Hail 50 kts. EG/1 in. 1K 0 Power lines blown down, hail reported.

7/5/2008 Thunderstorm Wind 52 kts. EG 2.25K 0 Trees blown down.

7/21/2008 Hail 1 in. 0 0 Hail reported.

7/29/2008 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 4.50K 0 Trees blown down.

8/1/2008 Thunderstorm Wind/Hail 50 kts. EG/0.75 in. 11K 0 Winds beached and damaged several yachts

and boats, trees blown down.

8/7/2008 Thunderstorm Wind 55 kts. EG 8K 0 Trees & power lines blown down.

8/16/2008 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 6K 0 Trees blown down, a tree fell on a house

damaging the roof.

9/16/2008 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 0.25K 0 Trees blown down.

2/19/2009 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0 Hail reported.

3/1/2009 Hail 0.88 - 1 in. 0 0 Hail reported.

4/20/2009 Hail 0.88 - 1 in. 0 0 Hail reported.

5/10/2009 Thunderstorm Wind/Hail 50 kts. EG/0.88 in. 0.50K 0 Trees blown down, hail reported.

5/29/2009 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 1.50K 0 Trees blown down.

6/10/2009 Hail 0.88 in. 0 0 Hail reported.

6/11/2009 Hail 0.75 - 1 in. 0 0 Hail reported.

6/12/2009 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 1K 0 Trees blown down.

6/14/2009 Thunderstorm Wind/Hail/Lightning 50 kts. EG/0.75 in. 13K 1 injury

A person was struck by lightning, a house was

struck by lightning and caught fire, trees

blown down, and hail reported.

6/16/2009 Thunderstorm Wind 61 kts. EG 24.50K 0 Trees, power lines, flag poles blown down.

6/27/2009 Thunderstorm Wind/Hail 50 kts. EG/0.75 in. 3.50K 0 Trees blown down, hail reported.

6/29/2009 Thunderstorm Wind/Hail 55 kts. EG/0.88 in. 11K 0 Trees & power lines blown down, hail

reported.

7/29/2009 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 1.50K 0 Trees blown down.

8/4/2009 Thunderstorm Wind/Hail 50 kts. EG/1 in. 15.50K 0 Trees blown down, a tree was blown through

roof of a house.

8/31/2009 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 0.50K 0 Trees blown down.

12/2/2009 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 2K 0 Trees blown down.

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5/23/2010 Hail 0.75 - 2.5 in. 0 0 Hail reported.

6/20/2010 Thunderstorm Wind 52 kts. EG 18K 0

Tree was blown over onto a power line which

landed on a pickup truck. Roof damage to a

hanger at the airport.

6/23/2010 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 3K 0 Trees & power lines blown down.

6/27/2010 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 1K 0 Trees blown down.

7/12/2010 Lightning 0 1 injury A teenage boy felt the effects of a flash but

wasn't directly hit by lightning.

7/26/2010 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 2.50K 0 Trees & power lines blown down.

8/6/2010 Thunderstorm Wind/Hail 53 kts. EG/0.88 in. 4K 0 Trees blown down, hail reported.

8/13/2010 Thunderstorm Wind 52 kts. EG 1K 0 Trees blown down.

9/18/2010 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 0.50K 0 Trees blown down.

9/27/2010 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 1K 0 Trees blown down.

10/25/2010 Hail 1 in. 0 0 Hail reported.

4/5/2011 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 3.25K 0 Trees & power lines blown down.

4/21/2011 Hail 0.88 - 1.75 in. 10K 0 Hail reported, Several cars had light to

moderate damage.

5/10/2011 Thunderstorm Wind/Hail 52 kts. EG/0.88 - 2.75 in. 30K 0 Golf ball sized hail reported, damage to several

car's windows.

5/11/2011 Hail 1.50 in. 0 0 Hail reported.

5/28/2011 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 0.50K 0 Trees blown down.

6/15/2011 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 1K 0 Trees blown down.

6/18/2011 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 2K 0 Trees blown down.

6/23/2011 Thunderstorm Wind 55 kts. EG 6K 0 Trees blown down.

7/1/2011 Hail 1 in. 0 0 Hail reported.

7/9/2011 Thunderstorm Wind 51 kts. EG 1.50K 0 Trees blown down.

7/14/2011 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 2K 0 Trees & power lines blown down.

8/9/2011 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 2K 0 Trees blown down.

8/14/2011 Thunderstorm Wind 52 kts. EG 0 0 Trees blown down.

8/22/2011 Thunderstorm Wind/Hail 50 kts. EG/1.75 in. 1K 0 Tree blown down.

4/5/2012 Hail 0.88 in. 0 0 Hail reported.

5/9/2012 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 0.50K 0 Tree blown down.

6/10/2012 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 1K 0 Tree blown down.

6/13/2012 Thunderstorm Wind/Hail 65 kts. EG/1 in. 13K 0 10 large trees blown down, fence damage, hail

reported.

7/11/2012 Thunderstorm Wind/Hail 50 kts. EG/1 in. 2K 0 Trees blown down.

7/27/2012 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 4K 0 Trees blown down.

7/28/2012 Thunderstorm Wind/Lightning 50 kts. EG 21K 1 injury

House caught on fire from lightning strike, a

person was struck by lightning, trees blown

down.

7/29/2012 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 10K 0 Trees blown down.

7/30/2012 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 1K 0 Trees blown down.

8/19/2012 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 0.50K 0 Trees blown down.

12/17/2012 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 2.25K 0 Trees & power lines blown down.

6/10/2013 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 4.00K 0 Trees blown down.

6/18/2013 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 2.25K 0 Trees & power lines blown down.

6/26/2013 Thunderstorm Wind/Hail 52 kts. EG/1 - 2.5 in. 7.25K 0 A tree fell on a house, trees blown down, high

winds, hail reported.

6/27/2013 Thunderstorm Wind 52 kts. EG 6.25K 0 Trees & power lines blown down.

6/30/2013 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 1.00K 0 Trees blown down.

9/3/2013 Hail 0.88 - 1 in. 0 0 Hail reported.

9/13/2013 Hail 1 in. 0 0 Hail reported.

9/16/2013 Lightning 106K 0 A house caught on fire after a lightning strike,

lightning knocked down a tree onto a car.

9/22/2013 Thunderstorm Wind 61 kts. EG 6.00K 0 High winds blowing debris

11/26/2013 Thunderstorm Wind 65 kts. EG 5.00K 0 Trees blown down, Minor shingle and roof

damage.

12/29/2013 Thunderstorm Wind 39 kts. EG 1.00K 0 Trees blown down.

1/21/2014 Hail 1 in. 0 0 Hail reported.

1/30/2014 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 0.50K 0 Trees blown down.

Total

359.25K

Damage 3 Injuries

Source: National Climatic Data Center

65 Thunderstorm Wind, 36 Hail, & 7 Lightning Events During

88 Days Total

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Probability

Since thunderstorms are unpredictable and can occur any day of the year, all jurisdictions

are equally exposed to these hazards, and there is a 100% chance that the area will be hit by

severe weather in any given year. The likelihood of Hail events depends on the severity of

the storm. There have been 38 hail events over the past six years, averaging 6.3 hail events

per year.

Date Type Magnitude Damage Death/Injuries Details

5/11/2014 Thunderstorm Wind 35 kts 0.50K 0 Thunderstorms with high

gusty winds

5/23/2014 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts 0 0 Isolated thunderstorms and

high wind

6/11/2014 Hail 0.75 in 0 0 Thunderstorms with dime

sized hail

6/21/2014 Hail/Thunderstorm Wind 1.00 in 1K 0 Thunderstorms with one

inch hail

7/25/2014 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts 3K 0 Scattered thunderstorms

8/2/2014 Lightning Strike 0 26K 0 Three homes struck by

lightning

8/9/2014 Thunderstorm Wind 43 kts 1.5K 0 Severe thunderstorms

10/14/2014 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts 0 0 Severe thunderstorms

11/23/2014 Thunderstorm Wind 55 kts 0 0 Scattered thunderstorms

Total 31K in

Damage

Deaths/Injuries

7 Thunderstorm Wind, 2 Hail, & 1

Lightning Events During 9 Days Total

Severe Storm Events between May 1, 2014 - April 30, 2015

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3.9 – Drought

Background

Drought and heat advisories do not damage buildings and roads, drainage channels and

other similar types of infrastructure; however, drought does cause potential loss of

agricultural production and increases the possibility of wildfires. Droughts are the

consequence of a natural reduction in the amount of precipitation expected over an

extended period of time. High temperatures, high winds, and low humidity can exacerbate

drought conditions. Also, human actions and demands for water can hasten drought-

related impacts. Since droughts can be a natural and human component, it is defined in

both conceptual and operational terms. Droughts are generally defined in these four terms;

meteorological, agricultural, hydrological, or socioeconomic.

Meteorological: Based on the degree of dryness or actual precipitation from an expected

average of time. They have a slow-onset that usually takes at least three months to develop

and may last for several seasons or years.

Agricultural: Based on the impact to agricultural activity from a deficit in precipitation, soil

moisture, ground water supply, or reservoir levels.

Hydrological: Based from a precipitation deficit that affects the surface and subsurface

water supply (stream flow, lake levels, & ground water). Other facts such as changes in land

use, land degradation, and construction of dams can contribute to hydrological droughts.

Socioeconomic: Based on the adverse supply and demand relationship between economic

goods that are dependent on precipitation and water supply. Occurs when water shortage

beings to affect the population, individually and collectively.

Classification

In the United States, the U.S. Drought Monitor is a weekly map product produced

through the partnership of the National Drought Mitigation Center, US Department of

Agriculture (USDA), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Drought Monitor maps measure present drought levels and future outlooks through a

synthesis of multiple drought indices. Meteorologists predict and monitor droughts using

drought indices, as well as monitoring variables that reflect precipitation patters, stream

flow, and soil moisture. The U.S. Drought Monitor is a composite index that includes many

indicators but its primary purpose measures drought intensity using a scale of D0 through

D4. D0 being abnormally dry, D1-moderate, D2-severe, D3-extreme, D4-exceptional.

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(An example of a map using the U.S. Drought Monitor classification system)

Category Description Possible Impacts

D0 Abnormally

Dry

Going into drought: short-term dryness slowing

planting and growth of crops or pastures.

Coming out of drought: some lingering water

deficits; pastures or crops not fully recovered.

D1 Moderate

Drought

Some damage to crops and pastures; streams,

reservoirs, or wells low; some water shortages

developing or imminent; voluntary water-use

restrictions requested.

D2 Severe Drought Crop or pasture losses likely; water shortages

common; water restrictions imposed.

D3 Extreme

Drought

Major crop/pasture losses; widespread water

shortages or restrictions.

D4 Exceptional

Drought

Exceptional and widespread crop and pasture

losses; shortages of water in reservoirs, streams, and

wells creating water emergencies.

U.S. Drought Monitor - Drought Severity Classification

Source: National Drought Mitigation Center

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The Palmer Drought Severity Index Scale was developed in the 1960’s and uses

temperatures and rainfall information in a formula to determine dryness, incorporates soil

moisture, and is considered most effective for unirrigated cropland. It primarily reflects

long-term drought and has been used extensively to initiate drought relief.

Location

Droughts typically cover a large area and cannot be confined to any geographic

boundary. For this purpose, the whole Charleston Region is vulnerable to the threat of a

drought.

(An example of the extent of drought that the State experienced in early August 2015)

Category Description

4.0 or more Extremely Moist

3.0 to 3.9 Very Moist

2.0 to 2.9 Moderately Moist

1.9 to -1.9 Near Normal

-2.0 to -2.9 Moderate Drought

-3.0 to -3.9 Severe Drought

-4.0 or less Extreme Drought

Source: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

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Historical Occurrences

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, the Charleston Region was in the D4 (Exceptional

Drought) category for a number of weeks in early 2012 with a Palmer Drought Index of at

least -5.0 (Extreme Drought). It is possible for severe and exceptional drought periods to

return to the Charleston Region.

None

Abnormally

Dry

Moderate

Drought

Severe

Drought

Extreme

Drought

Exceptional

Drought

May 2008 -

April 2009 24 weeks 24 weeks 4 weeks 0 0 0

Summer of 2008 saw many weeks in the D0 to D1

stages. 4 weeks of D1 stage occurred at the end of

June/early July. During the Fall, the region was no

longer in a drought stage until February & March of

2009, when the region reached D0 again.

May 2009 -

April 2010 48 weeks 3 weeks 1 week 0 0 0

The region was only in a drought stage for 4 weeks

over the year. Those 4 weeks occurring in

September & October of 2009 reaching one week of

a D1 stage.

May 2010 -

April 2011 32 weeks 20 weeks 0 0 0 0

The region experienced only 20 weeks in D0 stage

throughout the year with the rest of the weeks not

being in any drought stage. Spans of D0 stage

occurred from November 2010 to January 2011, and

March to April 2011.

May 2011 -

April 2012 0 5 weeks 5 weeks 28 weeks 11 weeks 3 weeks

This year was very dry for the region. The summer

was consistently dry with several weeks of D2 to D3

stages of drought. 3 weeks of D4 stage occurred in

February 2012 followed by consistent D2 stages for

the rest of the year.

May 2012 -

April 2013 16 weeks 23 weeks 9 weeks 2 weeks 3 weeks 0

May of 2012 saw 3 weeks of D3 stage coming off the

previous years dry Winter and Spring. Summer

experienced weeks in D1 & D2 before leveling out to

D0 or no stages for the rest of the year.

May 2013-

April 2014 42 weeks 10 weeks 0 0 0 0

The region experienced only 10 weeks in drought

stage. 42 weeks of no drought stage were reported

and 10 weeks of D0 drought from October to

December.

Category

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3.14 – Tsunamis

Background

Tsunami is a Japanese word for “harbor wave”. Tsunamis are a series of waves caused from

vertical faulting beneath the sea, underwater landslides, meteorite impacts, or volcanic

explosions above or below water. From where the waves originate, they move outward in

all directions. The waves can travel up to speeds of 500 miles per hour in deep water to 30

miles per hour in shallow water. At its origin in the deep ocean, the wave may only be a few

inches, but as it approaches shore it builds in height. As they slow in shallower water, it

causes them to effectively pile up and wave heights dramatically increase up to several

meters high. As opposed to typical waves which crash at the shoreline, tsunamis bring with

them a continuously flowing ‘wall of water' with the potential to cause devastating damage

in coastal areas located immediately along the shore. Tsunamis are generally considered to

be a significant hazard threat primarily for land areas near the Pacific Ocean, and are

considered to be a rare phenomenon in the Atlantic Ocean

Classification

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is the primary

agency for providing tsunami warnings, with roles in research and observations as well.

They create maps that help identify areas of likely tsunami flooding for at-risk communities.

Forecast models and Inundation models are provided to the NOAA’s Weather Service

forecasters to provide information to emergency managers, planners, and States. The DART

system (Deep-ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunamis) is a real-time tsunami

monitoring system positioned at strategic locations throughout the ocean for forecasting

purposes. Most tsunamis are measured by height of the wave. These monitoring devices

detect irregularities in the ocean and can determine the height of the wave once it hits shore

and how much time it will take to reach shore. Damage ranges from the height of the wave

when hitting shore, and debris carried from them onto shore create the most damage and

drowning being the leader in deaths.

There are reports of 1 event in 1886, though information on damage or extent is

extremely limited. The tsunami is likely tied to the record earthquake that occurred on

August 31st, 1886. The entire Eastern coastline was rated as having a "Very low to low"

probability of a tsunami event in a 500 year timeframe by the USGS and Department of the

Interior. Preparedness measures are similar to a hurricane. Charleston has a tsunami

warning buoy 425 miles off the coast and was designated as a 'Tsunami Ready Community"

in 2006.

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Location

A tsunami poses the threat on all coastal communities even though tsunamis are generally

considered to be a significant hazard threat primarily for land areas near the Pacific Ocean,

and are considered to be a rare phenomenon in the Atlantic Ocean. Historical evidence does

indicate that tsunamis have affected the Eastern United States but are not the result of

traditional sources of tsunami waves (i.e., subduction zones such as the Cascadia

Subduction Zone in the Pacific Ocean). They are typically the result of slumping or

landsliding associated with local earthquakes or with wave action associated with strong

storms such as hurricanes. Other possible causes of tsunami-like activity along the East

Coast could include explosive decompression of underwater methane deposits, the impact

of a heavenly body (i.e., an asteroid, comet or oceanic meteor splashdown), or a large

underwater explosion. The Charleston County area is not an “at-risk” area for a significant

type of Atlantic Ocean tsunamis. Consequently, the Charleston County area would not

generally be expected to experience a tsunami but as with any coastal community along the

Atlantic Ocean, there is still an extremely remote chance of events happening that can cause

a tsunami.

Historical Occurrences

With the report of 1 event with limited information on damage and extent which was likely

tied to the record earthquake that occurred on August 31st, 1886, the Charleston Region

hasn’t experienced any tsunami events since. Through the National Climatic Data Center

from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the database shows zero

events from the years 2008 through April 30th, 2015.

Probability

There is no evidence to suggest there is any substantial risk for a tsunami event.

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3.15 – Summary of Jurisdictions Affected

Hazard Jurisdictions Affected Comments

Hurricane Countywide

Hurricanes and Tropical Storms threaten the entire Atlantic Coast. Landing

patterns are unpredictable until the storm has formed and is within a short time

from landing.

Flood

Countywide

(Emphasis on Specific

Jurisdictions)

Around 68% of the Charleston Region is in a floodplain. Some jurisdictions

aren't located in that floodplain but are still considered at risk for the aftermaths

of a flooding event.

Wildfire

Countywide

(Emphasis on Specific

Jurisdictions)

Jurisdictions close to the Francis Marion National Forest or any other protected

acreage are more likely to experience a wildfire. However, uncontrollable fires

can occur in urban cities, so all areas are considered at risk.

Tornado Countywide Tornados aren't limited to any specific geographic region. The landing of

tornados is unpredictable so all areas in the region are at risk.

Earthquake Countywide Charleston lies in one of the most seismically active areas in the Eastern United

States, so the whole county is at risk of the aftermaths of an Earthquake.

Hazardous

Materials

Countywide

(Emphasis on Specific

Jurisdictions)

The Charleston Region is a rapidly growing international port, areas around the

port and Air Force base are at a higher risk but hazardous materials are located

in most homes and incidents can occur anywhere.

Rip Currents

Countywide

(Emphasis on Specific

Jurisdictions)

Rip currents only occur near jurisdictions located on the coast, but the whole

region has access to the ocean and anyone could be caught in a rip current.

Severe Storms Countywide Thunderstorms or severe storms have no geographic boundaries so all areas are

at risk.

Drought Countywide Droughts can cover large areas and aren't confined to any geographic boundary

so the whole region is at risk.

Winter Weather Countywide

Extreme winter weather conditions are rare for the region, but low temperatures

are common in the Winter. With the random nature of winter weather events,

all areas are at risk.

Avian

Flu/Pandemic Countywide

The Charleston Region is no more vulnerable to pandemics than the rest of the

United States. Seasonal influenza can affect any citizen in the region.

Dam Failure

Countywide

(Emphasis on Specific

Jurisdictions)

Dam failure are extremely rare events and would the flooding could only affect

certain jurisdictions, however after a catastrophic failure, the whole region

would be affected either physically or economically.

Terrorism

Countywide

(Emphasis on Specific

Jurisdictions)

The urban areas of the region are more at risk for terrorism threats but the

whole region is still at risk depending on size and destruction of an attack.

Tsunamis

Countywide

(Emphasis on Specific

Jurisdictions)

Tsunamis could only affect jurisdictions located along the coast, however

depending on size and destruction, the whole region could experience the

aftermaths of a tsunami event.

Jurisdictions Affected by Hazard Type

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3.16 – Summary of Hazard Extent

Minimum Maximum

Hurricane/

Tropical Storm/

Coastal Storm/

Coastal Erosion

Tropical

Depression Category 4

On September 21st, 1989, Charleston was hit by Hurricane Hugo.

Hugo made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane. Since the previous

report five years ago, no hurricanes or tropical storms have directly

impacted Charleston County. Indirectly, Tropical Storms have passed

by Charleston County and caused considerable erosion problems and

minor related damage.

Flooding 0 ft. 19.3 ft.

Following Hurricane Hugo, storm surge flooding reached 19.3 feet.

Non-hurricane related flooding events occur each year with great

variation in intensity. This report includes isolated storm water

flooding events and riverine flooding that reached various levels, but

such flooding is completely dependent upon the area.

Wildfire 0 acres 2,600 + acres

Numerous small fires (fractions of an acre) are reported annually and

countless are unreported. The most significant fire in the last decade

was located in March of 2011 along the Charleston/Georgetown

County line which burned nearly 2,600 acres within the Francis

Marion National Forrest.

Tornado EF0 EF2

The strongest tornado in the Charleston region since the first Hazard

Mitigation Report in 1999 was an EF2 Tornado with maximum winds

reaching 120mph that touched down near Wadmalaw Island in 2008.

It is possible for a stronger tornado to impact the area, though the

majority of tornado reports are unconfirmed or are confirmed EFO.

Earthquake 0 M 7.3M

In 1886, an earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.3M

occurred in Summerville, SC outside of Charleston. This was the

largest known earthquake on the east coast. This type of event is

extremely rare and expected to occur only every 500 years.

Hazardous Materials N/A N/A

Category includes natural gas leaks, small automobile accident

cleanups, chemical spills, and more. No common measure exists. No

serious injuries have been reported due to a hazardous materials

incident since this Hazard Mitigation Report has been produced.

Rip Currents N/A Loss of life

Across the United States, its estimated 100 people will lose their life

due to rip currents each year. The Charleston Region has experienced

the loss of life as a result of a rip current. Extensive signage and

education efforts are underway to warn beachgoers, though future

deaths are possible and unfortunately likely as rip currents occur

regularly.

Severe Storms/Wind

Storms/Hail/Other H0 H8

The Charleston County region has experienced baseball size hail

(2.75in / 70mm) in 2011. This H8 rating estimates severe damage to

windows, some tree limbs, small animals, and automobiles. More

common to the area are H0-H2 hail (0mm-20mm), which causes

damage mainly to crops and vegetation.

Drought/Heat

Advisory/Climate

Change

Palmers 0 / D0 Palmers -5 / D4

The Charleston County region saw a drought period in 2012 that

reached to the D4 stage (Exceptional Drought) with a Palmers

Drought index of at least -5.0. for 3 weeks. According to the Drought

Monitor, the Charleston Region is regularly in a moderate drought

(D1) or listed as abnormally dry (D0). This responds to a Palmers

Drought index between 0-2.9.

Winter Weather 0 inches 8 inches

An extremely rare snowfall occurred in 2010 with isolated areas

reporting up to 8inches of snow and ice. Many trees were downed by

the snow and ice. Most winter hazards are associated with vegetation

damage, freezing pipes, and occasional icing of roads.

Hazard Type Extent (based on historical events)

Comments

Summary of Hazard Extent

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Avian Flu/Pandemic N/A N/A

The Charleston Region has not suffered any type of avian flu or other

pandemic in recent history. A docked cruise ship in 2010 triggered a

small outbreak of the Norovirus, but the incident was isolated. The

region is no more vulnerable to pandemics and other diseases than the

greater United States.

Dam Failure 0 ft. 22.7 ft.

The Santee Dam and Pinopolis Dam could both impact areas of

Charleston County. The larger Santee Dam is far enough away from

homes to give nearly four hours of notice should a breach occur and

regular testing of warning sirens and messages occur. The smaller

Pinopolis Dam could temporarily flood parts of North Charleston with

up to 15.4 feet of water. The Santee Dam could temporarily flood

McClellanville with up to 22.7 feet of water.

Terrorism N/A N/A

Due to the Charleston Port, the terrorism threat to the area may be

increased. Isolated incidents of domestic terrorism are always possible,

though area police and emergency teams regularly perform drills for

shootings, bomb threats, and full scale terrorism events.

Tsunamis 1 event in 1886 1 event in 1886

There are reports of 1 event in 1886, though information on damage

or extent is extremely limited. The tsunami is likely tied to a record

earthquake. Due to the vast amount of coastland, a tsunami is a

possibility, though extremely remote. The entire Eastern coastline was

rated as having a "Very low to low" probability of a tsunami event in a

500 year timeframe by the USGS and Department of the Interior.

Preparedness measures are similar to a hurricane. Charleston has a

tsunami warning buoy 425 miles off the coast and was designated as a

'Tsunami Ready Community" in 2006.

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3.17 – Summary of Hazard Probability

Historical Range Recorded in 2008-2013

Hurricane/

Tropical Storm/

Coastal Storm/

Coastal Erosion

31 total events since August 11th,

1940.

According to the National Climatic

Data Center, there have been 5

Tropical Storms that affected the

area.

In any given year, there is a 42% chance Charleston

County will be impacted by a Hurricane/Tropical

Storm/Coastal Erosion Event. Hurricane Hugo is

known to be the Region’s 100 year storm. A 100 year

storm has a 1% probability of occurring at that

location in any given year.

Flooding

Minor and isolated flooding events

regularly occur. It is estimated a

major hurricane landfall near

Charleston County is needed for a

regional, widespread flooding

event. Hurricane Hugo has been

the only major flooding event in

history.

According to the National Climatic

Data Center, there have been 34

regular minor and isolated flooding

events. There have been zero major,

widespread flooding events.

Hurricane Hugo was a massive regional flooding

event (up to 19.3ft). This type of flooding is

considered a 100 year flood, which is a 1%

probability of occurring. It is expected small, isolated

flooding events will 100% occur each year but given

the 34 events between 2008 - 2013, there is a 68%

chance per year of a flooding event.

Wildfire

Over the last 50 years, there were

an average of 114 wildfires per

year burning an average total of

991.9 acres per year in Charleston

County.

The South Carolina Forestry

Commission has produced an

average of 32 fires per year burning

an average of 691 acres per year

according to a 5 year average.

In any given year, it's expected that there will be

between 32 and 114 wildfires per year during

between 691 and 992 acres. (Both 50 year average

data and most recent 5 year data)

Tornado

16 tornadoes from 1996 through

2012. This equates to one tornado

every year on average.

The National Climatic Data Center

has 3 confirmed tornadoes in the

region over the past 5 years.

In any given year, it's estimated there is a 100%

chance of a tornado occurring. Based off historic

standards, there is roughly a 94% chance a tornado

would be a EF1 or below. (15 of 16 tornadoes have

been EF1 or below).

Earthquake

1 major earthquake in 1886 with

minor tremors several times per

year, on average, in the north area

of the county or in Summerville.

(Berkley County)

According to the South Carolina

Department of Natural Resources,

there have been 14 tremors in the

past 5 years. The average magnitude

for these tremors has been 2.31.

In any given year, it's estimated that there will be

about 2.8 small earthquakes per year (14 earthquakes

in the previous 5 years), all likely to be located in the

Summerville area. The earthquake of 1886 was

estimated to be a 1 in 500 year event, meaning there

is an estimated 0.2% chance of a comparable

earthquake happening.

Hazardous Materials No major hazardous materials

incidents or related injuries.

No major hazardous materials

incidents or related injuries.

No major incidents or related injuries are expected.

100% chance of small isolated hazardous material

incidents to occur each year.

Rip Currents

In the United States, it is estimated

that 100 people will lose their life

due to rip currents each year.

No rip current incidents have been

reported by the National Climatic

Data Center

Rip currents can take place each day so there is a

100% chance per year that a rip current incident

could happen.

Severe Storms/Wind

Storms/Hail/Other

Storms are often unpredictable and

can occur any day out of the year.

According to the National Climatic

Data Center, there have been 56

Thunderstorm Wind, 33 Hail & 6

Lightning events between 2008-2013.

33 Hail events over the past 5 years = 6.6 hail events

per year. 1.75in/44 mm hail (H5 on the TORRO

Hailstorm Intensity Scale) is expected about once per

year. More common to the area are H0-H2 hail (0mm-

20mm).

Drought/Heat

Advisory/Climate

Change

Droughts typically cover a large

area and aren't confined to any

geographic boundary. The U.S.

Drought Monitor has been

forecasting droughts on a weekly

basis since 1999.

Over the past five years, the region

has only experienced D2(Severe

Drought), D3(Extreme Drought), and

D4(Exceptional Drought) only 45

weeks. The rest have been D0, D1 or

not classified of being in a drought.

The probability of the region being in a severe or

worst drought under the classification by the U.S.

Drought Monitor is 17%.

Hazard Type Previous Incidents

Future Probability / Frequency

Future Probability Summary for Each Hazard

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Winter Weather

The Charleston Region is in a

subtropical climate, which has and

will continue to experience low

temperatures.

According to the National Climatic

Data Center, there were two winter

events recorded. One heavy snow

event and one ice storm event.

The probability of a winter weather event occurring is

40%.

Avian Flu/Pandemic

The Charleston Region has not

suffered any type of avian flu or

other pandemic in recent history.

N/A There is no evidence to suggest there is any

substantial risk for a pandemic event.

Dam Failure N/A N/A There is no evidence to suggest there is any

substantial risk for a dam failure.

Terrorism N/A N/A There is no evidence to suggest there is any

substantial risk for a terrorist event.

Tsunamis

1 tsunami report in 1886 due to the

record earthquake of the same

year. Charleston was designated

as a 'Tsunami Ready Community'

in 2006.

Zero events There is no evidence to suggest there is any

substantial risk for a tsunami event.

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Section 4

Problem Assessment 4.1 – Hazard Vulnerability

The Charleston Region is potentially vulnerable to the hazards listed in the following Table

4-1. This table contains a quantitative risk assessment of all hazards required to be included

in the plan for Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 compliance and additional hazards added to

this plan as a result of incidents of this type of hazard occurring (i.e. rip currents) or the

Hazard Mitigation Program Committee determining that the hazard type poses a potential

risk to residents of this area (i.e. global climate change, avian flu/pandemic).

This risk assessment evaluates each type of hazard based upon its frequency and severity to

determine which hazards represent the greatest potential risk to the Charleston County

Region. The frequency and severity categorizations are based upon the number of each type

of hazard event that has occurred in the Region, as described in Section III of this plan, and

the dollar amount of damages that have actually occurred (or are estimated to be possible

for those types of events, such as dam failure, that have not occurred in Charleston County),

as discussed in more detail in this section of the plan. For those types of hazard events

where there are no structural damages (i.e. rip currents, avian flu/pandemics), the actual or

potential loss of life has been utilized to determine the severity of the hazard event. The

prioritization of hazards using this method essentially mirrors that determined through the

pre-planning questionnaires distributed as a part of this planning process. [Where the risk

assessment utilizing this methodology determines that multiple types of hazards pose

comparable risks, the questionnaire rankings from the 2006-2007 and the 2014

questionnaires have been utilized to reflect the rank order of the hazards in this table, as

applicable.]

Of the additional hazards evaluated per the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 guidelines, the

drought/heat advisory/climate change hazard scores comparably to hazardous materials

incidents, wildfire, earthquake, tornado and severe storms/windstorms/hail and other

events utilizing this methodology. Freezing winter weather also scores comparably to these

hazards, however, ice and snow winter weather score lower since these are more rare events

in the area, so the winter weather hazard overall is ranked slightly lower. Avian

flu/pandemics scores slightly lower than freezing weather, due mostly to the rare nature of

these events. The dam failure hazard scores lower than the other hazards identified through

the pre-planning questionnaire except for terrorist activity and tsunami, mostly due to the

extremely low probability of such an event occurring. Terrorism scores relatively low due to

the small number of actual terrorist events that have occurred in the area over time when

acts of school violence are excluded. (The acts of school violence discussed in this plan have

been excluded in the frequency calculations in this table since the data on this type of event

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is not always considered as an “act of terrorism” by other government agencies, so as not to

skew the risk relative of this hazard to other areas of the State or country.)

The tsunami hazard scores the lowest of those for which the area is considered potentially at

risk again due to the low frequency of this type of event and the minor damage that

occurred during the two recognized tsunami events experienced in this area since the 1700’s.

It is recognized in this plan that should a mega-tsunami occur in the Atlantic Ocean, the

Charleston County area would be potentially vulnerable to more than minor damages as a

result, however, based on historical evidence of events experienced, this hazard is

considered to be the lowest ranked hazard. (See Section III of this plan for a more detailed

discussion of these hazards).

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Table 4-1

(Risk assessments based on the number of incidents per hazard type as recorded in Part III of this plan, and

damages experienced from hazards during past events as discussed in Part IV of this plan. The higher the

points in the Frequency x Severity column, the greater the risk posed by the hazard.)

Criteria for frequency categorization: “Very Low”: events that occur less frequently than once in 1,000 years (1 point) “Low”: events that occur from once in 100 years to once in 1,000 years (2 points) “Medium”: events that occur from once in 10 years to once in 100 years (3 points) “High”: events that occur more frequently than once in 10 years (4 points) Criteria for severity categorization: “Minor”: little or no damage to structures or infrastructure (area-wide) (1 point) “Serious”: less than $10 million in damage to structures or infrastructure (area-wide) (2 points) “Extensive”: $10 million to $1 billion in damage to structures or infrastructure (area-wide) (3 points) “Catastrophic”: greater than $1 billion in damage to structures or infrastructure (area-wide) (4 points) * The Charleston area experiences numerous small earthquakes each year that do “minor” or “serious” damage at the most. However, Charleston experienced the worst earthquake to strike in the Eastern United States in 1886. If an earthquake of comparable

No. Hazard Type Frequency (1) Severity (2) Frequency x

Severity

1 Hurricane High Catastrophic 16 points

2 Flood High Extensive 12 points

3 Wildfire High Serious** 8 points

4 Tornado High Serious 8 points

5 Earthquake High Serious* 8 points

6 Hazardous Materials High Serious 8 points

7 Rip currents High Serious****** 8 points

8 Severe Storms High Serious 8 points

9 Drought High Serious 8 points

10 Winter Weather

Freezing High Serious 8 points

Snow High Minor 4 points

Ice Very Low Extensive 3 points

11 Avian Flu/Pandemic Very low Catastrophic****** 4 points

12 Dam Failure Very low Catastrophic**** 4 points

13 Terrorism Low Minor*** 2 points

14 Tsunami Very low Minor***** 1 point

Based on Frequency and Severity of damages from events

Summary Table of Risk Assessment by Hazard Type

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magnitude to the 1886 earthquake were to occur today, the severity of the event would be “catastrophic”. ** The Charleston area has the potential for wildfire-related losses to the over 2,000 buildings located in the Francis Marion National Forest area. Actual building damages due to wildfire have, however, been less than $10 million in the area (e.g. “serious”). The City of Charleston has a historic district where there are many closely-spaced structures of historic significance, which could result in an extensive or possibly catastrophic loss to the community if a wildfire were to occur and not be quickly contained to the building of origin. *** The Charleston area has had several “false alarm” anthrax-related incidents since September 11, 2001, however, these events were not actual cases and did not cause damage to structures or infrastructure. This plan also addresses incidents of school violence in the terrorism section, however these have not been included in the frequency calculations for this vulnerability assessment. The potential exists for catastrophic consequences from terrorist-related activity depending upon the structure(s) targeted by terrorists. **** The Charleston area has never experienced a failure of the dams, which as discussed in this plan, could cause damage to structures and/or infrastructure. The dams are heavily secured, retrofitted to withstand earthquakes, and frequently inspected to ensure that the integrity of the dams is not compromised. In the unlikely event of a dam failure, the potential damage to structures and infrastructure could be catastrophic. ***** The Charleston area has only experienced one tsunami-like wave of negligible magnitude in its history. The Hazard Mitigation Project Committee considers this type of hazard unlikely to occur in Charleston. However, in the unlikely event of a tsunami-like wave of significant magnitude striking the Charleston area, the damages incurred would likely be greater than “minor”. ****** The severity is based upon loss of life associated with this type of hazard event rather than property or infrastructure damages, since this type of hazard does not cause property damage directly.

In addition to the quantitative risk assessment as indicated in Table 4-1, the committees

considered data provided in the State of South Carolina Hazards Assessment (SCEMD,

2002), which evaluated the hazard vulnerability of each of the counties in South Carolina

utilizing an index calculated from hazard event frequency and a “social vulnerability score”

(p. 15). This assessment did not, however, include all of the hazards identified by the

committees as those to which the Charleston Region is potentially vulnerable, so the data

that was available was considered, as applicable. This social vulnerability score utilizes data

from the U. S. Census Bureau to determine the social vulnerability of each county in South

Carolina. Charleston County had the second highest “social vulnerability score” (SCEMD,

2002, p. 15) of all counties in South Carolina.

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The summary table provided below in Table 4-2 provides the vulnerability scores for

Charleston County for each of the types of hazards evaluated in the State of South Carolina

Hazards Assessment (SCEMD, 2002). Charleston County ranked highest in the State in

terms of overall hazard vulnerability, based upon the methodology utilized in this hazards

assessment, and also has the highest vulnerability score for hurricanes/tropical storms,

earthquake, and hazardous materials of all counties in South Carolina. Charleston County

ranked third in the State for the flood, tornado, and drought hazards, ranked fourth in the

State for wildfire hazard, and seventh in the State for winter storms. Considering the State

ranking, the State of South Carolina Hazards Assessment (SCEMD, 2002) analysis

methodology indicated that the hurricane hazard is amongst the greatest potential risks to

the Region, which is in agreement with the risk assessments determined through the other

methodologies utilized in this plan to determine building vulnerability.

Based on State ranking, the State of South Carolina Hazards Assessment (SCEMD, 2002)

analysis method places a higher risk on earthquakes and hazardous materials incidents than

the other analysis methods utilized in this plan. Conversely, the State of South Carolina

Hazards Assessment (SCEMD, 2002) analysis method placed a lower risk on floods,

tornadoes, and wildfires than the other methods utilized in this plan to assess risks, based

on State ranking. Given the size of the floodplain, the number of flood claims, and the

number of buildings potentially vulnerable to flooding due to their date of construction and

location in the floodplain (refer to Attachments 4-D and 4-E) in Charleston County,

maintaining the flood hazard as the second most risky hazard to the area is justifiable and

prudent. Given that hazardous materials incidents do not typically create damage to

buildings, maintaining this hazard at its ranking as determined through the other analysis

methods utilized in this plan is also reasonable.

The other analysis methods utilized in this plan determined the tornado and earthquake

hazards to be nearly comparable in terms of risk, whereas the State of South Carolina

Hazards Assessment (SCEMD, 2002) determined the earthquake hazard to be of higher

priority than tornado. Both of these hazards are considered as higher priority hazards in

this plan, which is consistent with all of the analysis methods utilized to assess risks. Based

purely on the vulnerability score, wildfire was the highest scoring hazard facing the

Charleston Region per the State of South Carolina Hazards Assessment (SCEMD, 2002).

However, the Charleston County State ranking for this hazard would indicate that this

hazard should perhaps not be considered as great a risk as several of the other hazards (e.g.

hurricane). This plan considers the wildfire hazard to be higher than the earthquake and

tornado hazards, but less than hurricanes and floods. While Charleston County has

experienced frequent drought conditions, these droughts have not caused damage to

buildings, as previously indicated. Consequently, the risk posed by the drought hazard is

justifiably considered lower than the other hazards.

The State of South Carolina Hazards Assessment (SCEMD, 2002) indicated that the winter

storm hazard was the lowest ranking hazard for Charleston County compared to other

counties in the State. Therefore, considering this hazard to be a lower priority hazard than

several of the other hazards is consistent in all of the analysis methods used. The other

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analysis methods utilized in this plan also considered hazards not included in the

vulnerability scores in the State of South Carolina Hazards Assessment (SCEMD, 2002) (e.g.

terrorist activity, severe storms, freezing, dam failure, tsunami), providing additional

information for determining hazard priorities.

The data for the following Tables 4-2 to 4-4 is from the State of South Carolina

Hazards Assessments (2002 and 2006), but as previously indicated, not all of the hazards

determined to be potentially damaging to the Charleston Region were included in these

assessments:

Table 4-2

The State of South Carolina Hazards Assessment (SCEMD, 2002) utilizes a “Vulnerability

Score” (p.9), which is an index of the frequency of hazard events multiplied by the “Social

Vulnerability Score” (p. 15) to assess the hazard vulnerability of each County in South

Carolina. Following are these “Vulnerability Scores” for Charleston County, SC for the

hazards included in this report:

Vulnerability Score (SCEMD, 2002, p. 9) is the product of the frequency of the hazard event

and the social vulnerability score for the County (based on U. S. Census data for total

population, age of population, gender of population, racial composition of population, and

housing types in the County).

State Ranking is the ranking of Charleston County, based on the vulnerability score,

compared to the other 45 counties in South Carolina.

Hazard Type Vulnerability Score (1) State Ranking (2)

Hurricane 1.35 1

Flood 12.81 3

Wildfire 755.83 4

Tornado 3.15 3

Earthquake 8.74 1

Hazardous Materials 565.95 1

Rip currents Not studied Not studied

Severe storms Not studied Not studied

Drought 10.41 3

Winter Storms 5.85 7

Avian Flu/Pandemics Not studied Not studied

Dam Failure Not studied Not studied

Terrorism Not studied Not studied

Tsunami Not Studied Not studied

Overall 1364.09 1

2002 Risk Assessment by Hazard Type Based on Place

"Vulnerability Score" Charleston County, SC

Source: State of South Carolina Hazards Assessment, SCEMD, 2002, p. 9

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The State of South Carolina Hazards Assessment was updated during 2005 (SCEMD,

2006). Following are the results of the social vulnerability scores and the state rankings for

Charleston County for the hazards based on this updated assessment:

Table 4-3

Charleston County maintained its number one ranking for vulnerability relative to the other

45 counties in South Carolina under this updated hazards assessment. In this plan,

transportation-related incidents are included under hazardous materials, but otherwise, the

hazards included in this assessment are comparable to those analyzed using alternative

methodologies.

As was previously discussed, there are some differences in the vulnerabilities determined

utilizing this social vulnerability score than those determined using other methods,

however, the overall ranking of the hazard vulnerabilities as included in Table 4-1 is

justified and in general supported through the combination of methods utilized to generate

the assessment. This 2005 analysis does also, however, reflect differences in the

vulnerability of the region relative to the other counties in the State when comparing the

results between 2002 and 2005. Specifically, the earthquake hazard ranking dropped for

Charleston County from a ranking of 1 to 4 between 2002-2005, which may be partly

attributed to the sensor equipment for Charleston County being out of commission during

some of this time (see Section III for a more detailed discussion of this issue). The ranking

for Charleston County also dropped for tornadoes, wildfires, and winter storms, which may

be reflective of increased incidences of these types of events in other counties of the State

Hazard Type Vulnerability Score State Ranking

Hurricane 90.1 1

Flood 1316.35 3

Wildfire 61062.53 6

Tornado 189.66 6

Earthquake 61.71 4

Hazardous Materials 67933.21 1

Rip Currents Not studied Not studied

Severe Storms Not studied Not studied

Drought 2285.91 2

Winter Storms 49.91 14

Avian Flu/Pandemics Not studied Not studied

Dam Failure Not studied Not studied

Terrorism Not studied Not studied

Tsunami Not Studied Not studied

Overall 1329.89 1

Source: State of South Carolina Hazards Assessment, SCEMD, 2006, p. 9

2005 Risk Assessment by Hazard Type Based on Place

"Vulnerability Score" Charleston County, SC

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relative to Charleston County. Charleston County’s ranking for drought, however, went up

to number 2 in South Carolina in terms of vulnerability, indicating that this county has

experienced more droughts relative to the other counties in South Carolina since 2002,

which is consistent with the discussion in Section III of this plan.

Dorchester County is ranked 16 overall in place vulnerability per the SCEMD (2006)

State of South Carolina Hazards Assessment, with several coastal, inland and upstate

counties showing higher place vulnerability rankings than this county. Following are the

place vulnerability scores and State rankings for Dorchester County:

Table 4-4

Of particular note for Dorchester County is the earthquake State ranking, which is higher

than the State ranking for Charleston County for this type of hazard. This is reflective of the

location of the earthquake faults that run through this area and the closer proximity of this

County to the epicenter of the most likely earthquake to occur in the region. This also

suggests that the earthquake hazard ranking for Dorchester County may be higher than that

for Charleston County, although this hazard is also considered to be a severe threat to

Charleston County in this plan. This analysis also suggests that hurricanes and flooding

may be less of a hazard vulnerability in Dorchester County than Charleston County, which

seems logical due to the more inland location of this County and its higher land elevations

relative to flooding sources. However, the significantly lower ranking for Dorchester

County relative to Charleston County for winter storms and transportation-related events is

somewhat puzzling, given that Dorchester County, being more in-land, is more subject to

Hazard Type Vulnerability Score State Ranking

Hurricane 17.71 13

Flood 138.58 22

Wildfire 23596.41 16

Tornado 47.95 20

Earthquake 111 3

Hazardous Materials 1460.26 17

Rip Currents Not studied Not studied

Severe Storms Not studied Not studied

Drought 735.18 18

Winter Storms 15.98 32

Avian Flu/Pandemics Not studied Not studied

Dam Failure Not studied Not studied

Terrorism Not studied Not studied

Tsunami Not Studied Not studied

Overall 261.33 16

2005 Risk Assessment by Hazard Type Based on Place

"Vulnerability Score" Dorchester County, SC

Source: State of South Carolina Hazards Assessment, SCEMD, 2006, p. 9

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colder temperatures and snow than is Charleston County, and has also been the site of

several tractor trailer-related accidents and hazardous materials spills in recent history (see

Hazardous Materials subsection in Section III of this plan for a listing of events). This

analysis does reflect, however, that Dorchester County, like Charleston County, has a

relatively high vulnerability to many types of hazards relative to other 45 counties in South

Carolina and therefore discussions in this plan relative to the Charleston County region

similarly apply to Dorchester County.

The overall determination from all of the risk assessment methodologies utilized in

the Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan is that the Charleston County/Dorchester

County Region is potentially vulnerable to multiple types of hazards. While slight

variations in terms of which hazards may pose the greatest risk exist depending upon the

analysis method utilized to assess the risk, all of the methodologies suggest that potential

vulnerability to multiple types of hazards exists in the Region, including hurricanes, floods,

tornadoes, earthquakes, wildfires, hazardous materials, drought, winter storms, terrorist

activity, dam failure, and other forms of severe weather.

In summary, the following hazards are those for which vulnerability has been

estimated in this plan using probability and severity rankings. Section 3.15 provides a

listing of which government entities represented in this plan are vulnerable to each specific

hazard. If a government entity is listed in Section 3.15 as having a vulnerability to a specific

hazard that vulnerability is as indicated in Table 4-1. Where a hazard inflicts building or

infrastructure damages that can be reasonably estimated, this information is provided in the

Vulnerable Buildings and Infrastructure Vulnerability subsections in this Problem

Assessment portion of the plan. If a hazard does not inflict damages to buildings or

infrastructure that can be reasonably estimated (either due to the hazard not damaging these

at all and causing loss of life rather than physical building or infrastructure damages, or due

to the random nature of the hazard making meaningful estimations of building or

infrastructure losses not possible to reasonably determine), it is not discussed further in

these latter sections of this Problem Assessment

In the 2008 update to the State of South Carolina Hazards Assessment from the

Office of the Adjutant General, the report focuses on more than just the likelihood of a

hazardous event based on the frequency of prior events. The assessment evaluates each

South Carolina County on their social vulnerability as well as hazard vulnerability, giving

each county a more complete measure of risk known as their place vulnerability.

Charleston County stretches along the Atlantic Ocean creating nearly 100 miles of

coastline. Because of the geography and the location of the county, Charleston County has

continued to hold the distinction as the most hazard prone county in South Carolina. This

calculation is driven by higher than average frequencies of hurricanes and other coastal

events, earthquakes, waterspouts, flooding, HAZMAT, tornadoes, extreme temperatures,

hail, and other threats. Table 4-5 shows Charleston County leading the next highest four

counties in that regard. But it’s important to acknowledge that hazard score only tells a

portion of the total hazard risk to the county.

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Table 4-5

To create the overall place hazard score, the hazard vulnerability numbers seen above are

combined with a Social Vulnerability Score. The Social Vulnerability Assessment is a peer

reviewed methodology for standardizing the statistical impact of several social issues

including urbanization, employment, wealth, racial makeup, special needs, language, Native

American population, and others within each county. This assessment paints a very broad

picture of each county and it should be noted that a great deal of variation exists within each

area. But that being said, it is a powerful tool that can help in identifying where extra

resources should be deployed in the event of an eminent disaster.

Seven distinct components explain 84% of the variance in the data for the Social

Vulnerability Index, or SoVI-SC. (Table 4-6). These components include wealth (per capita

income, % rich, median rent); race and gendered employment (female headed households,

female labor force participation), age (over 65, % under 18); working professionals (%

females, labor force participation); ethnicity and migration (% Hispanics, % newly

immigrated); rural special needs (nursing home residents, farm populations); and Native

Americans.

County Total All-Hazard Score Main Drivers of Hazard Score

Charleston 10.128

Hurricane/Tropical Storm, Ocean & Lake Surf, Waterspout, Flood,

HAZMAT, Transportation, Funnel, Hail, Tornado, and Extreme

Temperature.

Greenville 9.576 Flood, Fog, Terrorism, Transportation, Hail, Thunderstorm Wind,

Extreme Temperature, and Winter Weather.

Spartanburg 8.596 Funnel, Hail, Lightning, Thunderstorm, Wind, and Extreme

Temperature.

Berkeley 7.48 Hurricane/Tropical Storm, Earthquake, Hail, Extreme Temperature,

and Wildfire.

Horry 7.131 Ocean & Lake Surf and Lightning.

2008 Top Five Most Hazardous Counties in South Carolina

Source: South Carolina Emergency Management Division Risk Assessment Report, 2008

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Table 4-6

Total social vulnerability scores across all South Carolina Counties ranged from 7.31 in

Saluda County, indicating it to be most vulnerable, to the least vulnerable Union County at -

2.31. In Charleston County, the social vulnerability score is considerably lower than average

at -1.265. Overall, that puts Charleston County is in the lowest category of social risk.

Again, while such figures do not represent every citizen and their individual vulnerability,

the calculations predict the county and its residents are better able to respond to hazardous

threats and events. Broken across the seven components, Charleston County scored as the

second highest in the state on the category of urbanism and wealth, but was also listed as

one of the counties with higher than average racial minority populations and

unemployment numbers. The complete breakdown for the County is as follows on Table 4-

7 again, a score of zero is completely neutral, and anything more than +/- 1 is significant

and highlighted.

Table 4-7

A statewide view of Hazard Occurrence, Social Vulnerability, and Place Vulnerability maps

are featured below. As stated previously, Charleston has a high hazard occurrence and a

low social vulnerability resulting in a mixed place vulnerability score.

Component Cardinality Name % Variance Explained

1 - Urbanization and wealth 38.5

2 + Race, gender, and unemployed 15.8

3 ll Age 8.4

4 - Employment 7.7

5 + Migrants and ethnicity 6

6 + Rural special needs 4.2

7 + Race and ethnicity (Native Americans) 3.6

84.2%

2008 Top Factors in Social Vulnerability Index (SoVI)

Total Variance Explained

Source: South Carolina Emergency Management Division Risk Assessment Report, 2008

Component Cardinality Name Charleston County Score

1 - Urbanization and wealth -2.762

2 + Race, gender, and unemployed 1.275

3 ll Age 0.094

4 - Employment 0.233

5 + Migrants and ethnicity 0.221

6 + Rural special needs 0.044

7 + Race and ethnicity (Native Americans) -0.37

-1.265

2008 Charleston County Social Vulnerability Score

Final SoVI Score for Charleston County:

Source: South Carolina Emergency Management Division Risk Assessment Report, 2008

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Map 4-8 2008 South Carolina Hazard Map by Type

(Source: South Carolina Emergency Management Division Risk Assessment Report, 2008)

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Overall Hazard Ranking (Standardized and Ranked)

The 2008 Hazard Analysis Report breaks down the hazard threats for Charleston County

that were studied by the state analysis. The following table, (Table 4-9) defines the hazard,

the Social Vulnerability Score (SoVI), a standardized SoVI Score, a Hazard Score, a

standardized Hazard Score, a total Place Vulnerability Score, and the ranking of Charleston

County’s Place Vulnerability Score against the other 45 counties in South Carolina. Note the

standardized score is represented with a value between zero and one as to establish a

uniform scale of comparison. The sum of the Standardized SoVI Score and the Standardized

Hazard Score represent the Place Vulnerability Score, from which the state rankings are

calculated.

Table 4-9

In 2013, the State of South Carolina released the South Carolina Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2013,

in which each county was given two hazard scores, one based on future annual probability,

and another based on annualized losses per county. Total hazard scores were calculated

using the sum of each hazard class probability and the sum of annual losses. Place

vulnerability was determined by adding the total hazard score with the social vulnerability

score. According to these calculations, Charleston County once again had the highest place

vulnerability due to location and high number of hazard exposures. The following tables

and maps depict the Charleston County all-hazard score as of 2013.

Hazard SoVI Score Standardized

SoVI Score Hazard Score

Standardized

Hazard Score

Place

Vulnerability

Score

State

Vulnerability

Ranking*

Hurricane -1.265 0.11 12.66 0.76 0.874 21

Flood -1.265 0.11 130.51 0.86 0.975 3

Wildfire -1.265 0.11 9728.57 0.24 0.354 31

Tornado -1.265 0.11 64.41 0.77 0.883 10

Earthquake -1.265 0.11 10.97 1.06 0.175 30

Hazardous Materials -1.265 0.11 12204.55 1 1.114 1

Rip Currents -1.265 0.11 81.25 1 1.114 3

Severe Storm -1.265 0.11 210.44 0.5 0.62 20

Drought -1.265 0.11 33.9 0.38 0.494 28

Winter Weather -1.265 0.11 6.78 0.04 0.155 44

Avian Flu/Pandemic

Dam Failure

Terrorism -1.265 0.11 0 0 0.114 34

Tsunami Not Studied

2008 Charleston County Overall Hazard Ranking

*1 indicates highest overall risk in the state, 45 would be the lowest overall risk.

Source: South Carolina Emergency Management Division Risk Assessment Report, 2008

Not Studied

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Table 4-10

Table 4-11

Hazard Type Hazard Score

Hurricane 0.92

Coastal 1

Severe Storm 0.41

Lightning 0.71

Tornado 0.77

Flood 1

Wildfire 0.24

Drought 0.56

Hail 0.61

Winter Storms 0.1

Earthquake 0.95

Hazmat 1

Social Vulnerability Score (SoVI) 0.36

Place Vulnerability 8.64

Total All-Hazard Score 8.27

2013 All-Hazard Score Based on Future Annual Probability of Hazard

Charleston County, SC

Source: South Carolina Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2013, pg. 158

Hazard Type Hazard Score

Hurricane 1

Coastal 1

Severe Storm 0.04

Lightning 0.75

Tornado 0.26

Flood 0.46

Wildfire 0.08

Drought 1

Hail 0.08

Winter Storms 0.01

Earthquake 1

Hazmat 0.06

Social Vulnerability Score (SoVI) 0.36

Place Vulnerability 6.11

Total All-Hazard Score 5.74

2013 All-Hazard Score Based on Annualized Losses by Hazard

Charleston County, SC

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Map 4-12 2013 Hazard Scores by County Based on Future Annual

Probability and Annualized Losses

(Source: South Carolina Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2013, p. 155)

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According to the 2013 statistics, Charleston County still ranks as the most hazardous county

in South Carolina.

Table 4-13

County Ranking

Charleston 1

Spartanburg 2

Greenville 3

Berkeley 4

Orangeburg 5

2013 Top Five Most Hazardous Counties in South Carolina

Source: South Carolina Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2013, pg.154

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4.2 – Vulnerable Buildings

The original pre-planning questionnaire asked respondents to rank the vulnerability of the

building stock to the various hazards facing the region. The average results for this

vulnerability assessment indicate that the structures in the Charleston County region are

most vulnerable to hazards in the following order:

Hurricane

Flood

Tornado

Earthquake

Wildfire

Hazardous Material Incidents

Terrorism

Dam Failure

As previously discussed, the following hazards do not cause determinable damage to

buildings, so they will not be addressed in this section of this plan:

Severe Storms

Drought

Winter weather (freezing, snow, ice)

Avian flu/Pandemic

Tsunami

Rip currents

The new hazards added to this plan as a result of the requirements for meeting the Disaster

Mitigation Act of 2000, also in some cases create a potential vulnerability for buildings

within the Region. While drought and heat wave hazards do not typically affect buildings,

dam failure could potentially damage buildings within the Charleston County Area.

A follow-up questionnaire was distributed to the signatory entities to this plan and others

on the Project Impact e-mail lists during 2014-2015 to determine if the hazard vulnerability

rankings had changed since the last survey was taken in 2007. For structure vulnerability,

the hazards were ranked as follows in this more recent survey: 1. hurricane; 2. flood; 3.

earthquake; 4. tornado; 5. wildfire; 6. terrorist activity; 7. hazardous materials incident; 8.

tsunami; 9. dam failure; 10. others (active shootings). (In this plan, the shootings/carrying of

weapons in schools are listed in the acts of terrorism subcategory.) Earthquake and tornado

switched rankings as did hazardous materials incidents and terrorist activity in this most

recent survey and the new hazards added to meet the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000

requirements were the lowest ranked by the survey respondents. The federal focus on

terrorism since the attacks of September 11, 2001 may be at least in part responsible for the

higher ranking of the terrorist activity hazard in this more recent survey. The earthquake

hazard increasing in ranking is perhaps reflective of the educational activities that have been

on-going since this plan was originally developed to promote awareness of the earthquake

hazard in this area.

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In this section, municipalities and the County are the government entities that are discussed

because the special purpose districts (see definition in Preface) and the College of Charleston

have overlapping jurisdictional boundaries with the Unincorporated County and/or one or

more municipalities, and these are the entities for which records are available in the

Assessor’s data base regarding building numbers and valuations. The vulnerability of the

special purpose districts and the College of Charleston to these hazards is provided in

Section 3.15 and the previous discussion.

1 & 2. Hurricane and Flood

Although building codes have been enforced in the Charleston County region in some cases

from as early as the late 1800's (City of Charleston), the codes in general did not begin

addressing high wind and seismic design parameters until the late 1970's. Similarly,

floodplain management regulations in general did not come into force throughout the

Charleston County region until in most cases the late 1970's or early 1980’s. Therefore,

structures built pre-1985, in general, are considered to be more likely to be vulnerable to

hurricane damage and flood damage than those constructed since 1985. Manufactured

housing (mobile homes) constructed pre-1976 are also highly vulnerable to high wind

damage since there were no federal guidelines for construction of this type of housing prior

to that date. Even after 1976 when Federal guidelines for the construction of mobile homes

were implemented, the construction of mobile homes was not up to the wind speed designs

of site-built construction. There are approximately a total of 2,400 manufactured homes in

the special flood hazard zone Charleston County Region at this time.

There are an estimated 62,000 residential site-built buildings in “A” flood zones and 6,800 in

“V” flood zones in the region, for an estimated total of 68,800 residences potentially

vulnerable to flooding due to their location in the special flood hazard area (SFHA) only.

There are also 2,400 manufactured homes located in the SFHA. (Since most manufactured

homes are treated for tax assessment purposes as “titled property” as opposed to real

property, differentiating flood zones for the manufactured homes using the parcel layer was

not feasible at this time (Glennon, 2005). Manufactured homes in the SFHA were considered

as “A” zone properties for total building count per flood zone area purposes, since most

jurisdictions within Charleston County restrict manufactured homes from their “V” zone

areas.) There are also 6,468 commercial structures throughout the Region, which are

potentially vulnerable to flooding due to their location within the SFHA only. Attachment

4-C to this section provides an estimation of the number of vulnerable buildings by

jurisdiction/area within Charleston County. The estimates for the number of mobile homes

in the SFHA are listed separately, since mobile homes are more highly vulnerable to high

wind conditions sometimes associated with flooding, in general, than are site-constructed

dwellings. The data utilized for this table were derived using a GIS overlay of FEMA Q-3

flood zone data for Charleston County to designate flood zones for the parcels within

Charleston County. Building counts were obtained from the Charleston County Assessor’s

data base, utilizing this flood zone information to differentiate the “A” and “V” flood zones

from the non-SFHA areas. The “A” zone includes parcels designated with any “A” flood

zone (e.g. AE, AO, etc.). The “V” zone includes parcels designated with any “V”

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designation (Glennon, 2005). (The Town of Lincolnville is not mapped on the Q-3 data

which was used to designate the flood zones for the parcels in the County, as indicated in

the Table.) Building count and valuation data for several of the special purpose districts (e.g.

Cooper River Parks and Playground Commission, North Charleston District, St. Andrew’s

PSD, St. John’s Fire District, and St. Paul’s Fire District) are included in the data for

unincorporated Charleston County. The service areas for the several of the special purpose

districts included in this plan also cross multiple jurisdictional boundaries, and are included

in the building count and valuation data for these jurisdictions.

The actual vulnerability of the building stock within the special flood hazard area (SFHA)

does potentially vary depending upon the date of construction for the building, since

buildings constructed since the enforcement of floodplain development regulations are

elevated to anticipated flood levels and built in accordance with more stringent code

requirements. The year of 1985 has been selected as a point at which most new construction

in the Charleston Region should be able to withstand the effects of most flood and hurricane

events. In order to provide a refined concept of the buildings vulnerable to flooding,

Attachment 4-D is being provided. The estimated numbers of residential and commercial

site-built structures that were constructed prior to 1985 and located in the SFHA are shown

in this table. Since no date of construction data is available for manufactured homes in the

Charleston County database, the manufactured home data estimates the potential

vulnerability of these structures because of their location within the SFHA only. Using this

refined data, there are an estimated total of 33,000 buildings (including manufactured

homes) vulnerable to flooding due to their age of construction and location in the Special

Flood Hazard Area in the Charleston Region. Of these, 30,000 are residential structures,

2,900 are commercial structures, and 430 are manufactured homes. Attachment 4-D

summarizes the vulnerable building counts using this refined analysis method for each of

the jurisdictions within Charleston County.

The table provided in Attachment 4-E further refines the potential vulnerability of the

building stock within the Region by estimating the average value of the buildings by

jurisdiction within the Region that are potentially vulnerable to flooding. The data provided

for pre-1985 building valuations were estimated from data derived from the computerized

appraisal records in the Charleston County, SC Assessor’s office (CAMA). The average

building valuation data indicated is current through April 2013(Glennon, 2005), so the

valuations indicated reflect a 20% upward adjustment to reflect current values. This data

does not include “exempt” properties, manufacturing properties, or utility or railroad

properties. Exempt properties are generally those owned by a government entity (Federal,

State or Local) or some charitable organizations. The ages of the buildings were derived

from the “year built” records in the tax assessor’s database. The building values shown are

estimated market value, not replacement value. The valuations provided do not include

land values (Glennon, 2005). As this table reflects, the Charleston Region has an estimated

$6.6 billion in real property value and mobile homes potentially vulnerable to flood losses

due to its location in the Special Flood Hazard Area and construction prior to 1985.

(Recorded property losses due to flooding and/or wind from Hurricane Hugo in 1989 were

$5.9 billion in Charleston County (Simmons, 2002)). The data provided for each jurisdiction

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provide a rough estimate of potential flood losses if a severe flood event, including

hurricane storm surge, occurs.

The table provided in Attachment 4-F provides information regarding the total value of

buildings located within the “A” and “V” flood zones per jurisdiction, as determined from

the tax assessor’s data base. There is a total of approximately $16.6 billion of real property

located in the “A” flood zone and $2.7 billion of real property located in the “V” flood zone.

The “V” flood zone property is considered to be the most highly vulnerable to hurricanes,

since it is subject to wave action and rising water during hurricanes and coastal flooding

events.

The State of South Carolina modeled a storm following the path of Hurricane Hugo to

estimate potential damages if a comparable storm were to strike in the area at this time. This

modeling estimates that a category 4 hurricane following Hugo’s path would cause wind

damage alone approaching $5 billion and that 4% of the buildings in the entire state would

be affected by the storm winds. The wind alone would be expected to generate an estimated

66 million tons of debris state-wide and an estimated 50,000 homes would be moderately

damaged, 8,000 severely damaged, and 5,000 completely destroyed (Smith, 2005, September

21). Storm surge would be expected to also cause significant damage, although the State’s

models at the time of their report did not estimate storm surge-related losses. Researchers in

Colorado are also conducting evaluations of properties in 168 counties along the Gulf of

Mexico and the Atlantic coast to calculate damages that would occur today from winds ad

storm surges of past hurricanes, based on 2004 dollars and today’s level of development

(Chang, 2005, December 11). This study had not yet been published as of early 2006.

As a further step to attempt to quantify the vulnerability of the Charleston Region to

hurricane-force winds and storm surge flooding, a HAZUS-MH (2005) simulation of a

category 4 hurricane making landfall at the northern-most tip of the Isle of Palms was

performed. Appendix I of this plan contains graphical representations of the track of this

simulated hurricane and the relative degree of anticipated building-related damages

(moderate or more) for all of Charleston County as a result of a hurricane of this magnitude

striking in this location. When this simulation was run using data from the 2000 census as

the basis for the building count and valuation information, at least 21,885 buildings were

expected to have moderate or more damage in Charleston County. Of these, 10 fire stations,

2 hospitals, 4 police stations, and 119 schools would be expected to have at least moderate

damage as a result of a hurricane of this magnitude striking in this location, per this

simulation. This simulation estimates that 1,604 buildings will be completely destroyed in

Charleston County as a result of a hurricane of this magnitude, with 1,600 of these being

residential structures. No critical facilities are expected to be totally destroyed by a

hurricane of this magnitude striking in this location, per this simulation. Estimated building,

contents, inventory, and business interruption losses from this simulated hurricane are as

follows:

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Building: $1.14 billion

Contents: $416.5 million

Inventory $ 4.4 million

Business Interruption Losses: $ 334.6 million

Total (approx.): $1.89 billion

Of these total estimated building-related damages determined through this simulation,

approximately 83.9% are anticipated to occur to residential properties, 13.1% to commercial

properties, 1.9% to industrial properties, and 1.1% to other properties in Charleston County.

As a comparison of these results to the damages incurred as a result of Hurricane Hugo (a

category 4 hurricane), the comparably lower magnitude of the estimated damages from this

simulation than actually occurred during Hurricane Hugo is believed to be attributable to

several factors. Specifically, Hurricane Hugo destroyed many of the pre-FIRM buildings,

mostly on affected barrier islands and coastal communities in the central and northern parts

of Charleston County, and structures built to replace these have been constructed in

accordance with more current codes and designed to withstand high wind speeds associated

with hurricanes, and have also been elevated to or above anticipated flood elevations

associated with the hurricane storm surge. The HAZUS-MH models take applicable codes

into account in determining estimated building losses and damages with simulated

hurricanes. In addition, the track of this simulated hurricane is slightly north of the track

actually taken by Hurricane Hugo in 1989, placing the most damaging quadrant of the

hurricane slightly further north and in less developed areas of Charleston County than

where Hurricane Hugo struck, thereby potentially estimating fewer damages in the more

highly developed areas (i.e. the City of Charleston and the Town of Mt. Pleasant) than

would be expected from a hurricane following Hugo’s path more directly. HAZUS-MH also

uses census data, which is not considered to be as accurate in its building count and

valuation information as the data contained in the Charleston County Assessor’s data base.

In an attempt to rectify this for future updates to this plan, Charleston County has submitted

a grant application to seek funding to develop an enhanced tool for populating the HAZUS-

MH program with data from the Charleston County Assessor’s data base, for the purpose of

being able to further define the estimates of potential hazard-related damages generated

from this software. Therefore, while this simulation is valuable in helping to quantify

potential current damages associated with large scale hurricanes, the results from this

simulation are also not exactly representative of Hurricane Hugo, which is the most

damaging hurricane to strike the region in recent history, so these estimates should be

analyzed keeping this in mind.

This HAZUS-MH (2005) simulation also produced estimates of the quantity of debris

that would likely be generated by a hurricane of this magnitude striking in this location.

The model estimates that approximately 3.1 million tons of debris would be expected to be

generated by this type of hurricane, with 91% of this being trees and limbs. The model

estimates that it will take 10,791 (25 ton) truckloads to haul the debris generated from this

hurricane. A preponderance of tree-related debris was evident as a result of Hurricane

Hugo in 1989, so in this aspect, the simulation appears to be providing relatively accurate

and useful information for post-event clean-up planning.

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3. Wildfire

Fire prevention and control have been intimate requirements in the building-related codes

and zoning ordinances enforced throughout the Charleston County region since the

adoption of the first of these types of codes. The most vulnerable structures to fire other

than wild fire would likely be those in the central business district of the City of Charleston.

This is due primarily to the close physical proximity of the structures in this area. The City

of Charleston, however, has a fire department that is rated Class 1 through the Insurance

Services Organization fire rating schedule, and is therefore well equipped to deal with fires

should they occur in this area. There are also well-established jurisdiction-conducted fire

prevention inspection programs throughout the region, providing periodic inspections for

fire prevention of the commercial buildings in the region. Even developed islands in

Charleston County without road access, such as Dewees Island, have access to fire fighters

and equipment for prompt response to fires should these develop (see Chambliss, 2006,

January 21, for a description of a house fire response on Dewees that was contained to the

structure of origin).

Wild fires in rural areas are possible due to, for example, arson or lightning initiation, and

are often difficult to contain due to the lack of access to the fire and a lack of readily

available water to fight these wildfires, and the rapid spread of these fires due to the dense

forestation of these areas. In the event of wildfires, structures in less populated areas in the

proximity of the forested areas could be at risk of fire damage. Factors that makes homes at

higher risk for wildfire damage include, but are not limited to, long narrow driveways with

no turnarounds for fire apparatus, and fuel loads (brush, trees, shrubs, pine straw, etc.)

adjacent to the structure (Rakoske, 2005, January 12). Within Charleston County there are

2,252 buildings located within the boundaries of the Francis Marion National Forest. Of

these 1,032 are in the Awendaw area, and 1,220 are in Unincorporated Charleston County.

Utilizing the average residential building valuation for buildings constructed pre-1985 as

detailed in Attachment 4-E of this plan to be consistent with the refined methodology

utilized for estimating flood-related building value loss potential, these buildings within the

wildfire prone area are estimated to have an average value of $65,000 in the Town of

Awendaw, and $89,000 in Unincorporated Charleston County. These buildings, by nature

of their location within the forest, are the most vulnerable buildings to wildfire damage

within the Charleston County region. The map of areas vulnerable to wildfire located in

Appendix G of this plan indicates the buildings and jurisdictional boundaries within the

Francis Marion National Forest.

4. Tornado

Tornado vulnerability exists in almost any structure in the region since the building-related

codes in general do not address designing for winds of the speed often associated with

tornadoes. The major vulnerability regarding tornadoes is that in most cases, structures in

this region are not provided with basements or below-grade shelter areas due to the high

water table and the flood zone restrictions on basements in the special flood hazard area.

Manufactured housing is probably the most vulnerable general category of structures in the

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region to tornadoes, since these structures are often located in areas where tornado activity

is greatest and are less likely to provide adequate shelter from these storms than site-

constructed structures. The majority of the mobile homes within Charleston County are

located in the unincorporated areas of the county and the City of North Charleston.

Tornadoes of a severe magnitude are capable of totally damaging any type of

structure in their path. According to Jerry Harrison of the National Weather Service, the

Charleston County area has never been hit by a tornado greater than an F2 in magnitude on

the Fujita Tornado Damage Scale (Harrison, 2002). Chances of the Charleston County area

being hit by a stronger tornado remain very slim because of the marine influence layer along

the coastal areas (Harrison, 2002). Tornadoes of an F2 magnitude may have winds between

113 and 157 miles per hour, and are capable of totally destroying mobile homes and taking

the roofs off of site-built homes. Tornadoes of this magnitude can also overturn box cars,

uplift automobiles, snap and uproot trees, and cause small objects to become wind-borne

debris (NOAA Tornado Fast Facts, 2002). Tornadoes can form any time of the year and may

also be spawned by hurricanes.

According to data provided by the American Red Cross (2002), there have been 11

tornadoes in South Carolina for which the American Red Cross provided disaster services

since 1989. Following is a listing of the tornadoes that have occurred in South Carolina per

the American Red Cross data (2002), and the number of families affected by these tornadoes:

Date of Tornado Location of Tornado No. of Families Affected

May, 1989 South Carolina 231

March, 1991 Hartsville, SC 23

March, 1994 South Carolina 163

January, 1995 South Carolina 703

November, 1995 South Carolina 311

September, 1996 South Carolina 48

April, 1997 South Carolina 144

May, 1998 Western South Carolina 152

May, 1998 Berkeley County, SC 346

September, 1998 Southeastern South Carolina 93

September, 2000 Tropical Storm Helene 25

On average, these tornadoes resulted in 204 families per occurrence who sought assistance

from the American Red Cross because their single-family residences were damaged. (The

American Red Cross data do not include any commercial structures that may have been

damaged by these storms (Myers, 2002).) There is, however, a large range in the number of

families affected by these tornadoes (23-346), which is an indication of the varying nature of

tornado damage and subsequent difficulty of attempting to estimate potential losses to this

type of event. The worst South Carolina tornado since 1989, in terms of families affected

where American Red Cross assistance was requested, was the Berkeley County tornado of

May, 1998, with 346 families being affected (American Red Cross, 2002). Since Charleston

County borders Berkeley County, this data would suggest that the Charleston County area

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could potentially incur heavy localized property damage, particularly if an intense tornado

made landfall in a densely populated area.

The potential loss of one or more major employers to this type of event should also

be considered, since the economic loss to the community can spread beyond the area

immediately affected by a tornado, if an employer is forced to permanently or temporarily

cease operations as a result of building or other property damage. Not only is there

potential for commercial building and property losses, but also the potential for job loss

throughout the community if an employer cannot quickly recover from this type of event.

Building and other property loss is also only one type of loss associated with

tornadoes, particularly for those that live in manufactured homes. Researcher Harold

Brooks, of the NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory, has indicated that mobile home

residents are killed at a rate 20 times greater than permanent home residents in tornadoes

(NOAA News Online, Story 894, 2002). Therefore, potential loss of life to manufactured

home residents as a result of tornadoes, for which no dollar value can be assigned, must also

be considered when evaluating potential losses to this type of event.

5. Earthquake

Seismic (earthquake) design parameters are also relatively recent additions to the building-

related codes enforced by the various jurisdictions in the Charleston County region. For the

most part, buildings constructed since the between the middle 1980's and early 2000’s have

been designed to meet the seismic resistance criteria specified in the Standard Building Code

or the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code. Buildings constructed since the early

2000’s have been constructed to even higher standards for earthquake as contained in the

International Building and Residential Codes. However, buildings constructed prior to this

time have the potential to be vulnerable to earthquakes, particularly those which are

unreinforced masonry construction. In addition, structures on reclaimed land (filled marsh,

old landfill, etc.) will respond with differing characteristics in the event of an earthquake

than those on non-reclaimed land.

According to the Comprehensive Seismic Risk and Vulnerability Study for the State of South

Carolina, a report produced from a HAZUS study for the South Carolina Emergency

Management Division, (), an earthquake of a similar magnitude to the earthquake that

occurred in Charleston in 1886 (magnitude 7.3 on the Richter Scale) would be expected to

produce the following building-related losses:

• Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties would be expected to have an

estimated $7.6 billion in building losses.

• 14,267 million tons of debris (wood/masonry and steel/concrete) would be expected

to be generated in Charleston County alone.

• Over 250 fires would be expected to result in the Tri-County area as a result of an

earthquake of this magnitude, resulting in further building-related losses.

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• Schools and fire stations are vulnerable to damage due to the age of the buildings

and type of construction (state-wide estimate of over 220 schools and 100 fire stations

damaged).

• More than 30 hospitals in the State (30%) are expected to be non-functional. Most of

this damage is expected in the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester County areas.

Charleston County participated in the state-wide earthquake drill on June 2, 2004,

where the scenario was a 7.7 magnitude earthquake occurring in the same location as the

1886 Charleston earthquake. HAZUS-MH was utilized to estimate the damages due to this

earthquake for Charleston County only. The following building-related damage estimates

were derived from this simulation:

Structural Losses (total): $4.56 billion

Non-Structural Losses (total): $17.23 billion

Contents losses (total): $4.60 billion

Inventory losses (total) $86.64 million

Income losses (total): $2.47 billion

Total losses: $28.94 billion

Of these estimated losses, approximately 55.4% are anticipated for single family

residences, 23.2% for other residential properties, 17.5% for commercial properties, 2.4% for

industrial properties, and 1.5% for other properties. A total of 73,777 buildings in

Charleston County and its inclusive municipalities are expected to have damage as a result

of an earthquake of this magnitude, with 53% of these expected to receive extensive damage.

Critical facilities such as hospitals (12), schools (119), police stations (12), fire stations (58)

and emergency operations centers (1) are also expected to receive some damages as a result

of an earthquake of this magnitude, based upon this HAZUS-MH simulation.

A Clemson University doctoral student also performed research on the 1886

Charleston Earthquake, concluding that taller brick buildings were the most likely to be

severely damaged during this earthquake (Fairbanks, 2006, December). This is consistent

with the methodology used in the HAZUS-MH vulnerability assessments which have been

included in this plan. Andrus, Fairbanks, Zhang, Camp, Casey, Cleary, Wright (2006) also

determined that greater building damage occurred from the 1886 Charleston earthquake

when buildings were located where soil sediments were of the Wando Formation,

particularly in 3 or 4 story buildings. The geologic map included in Appendix J of this plans

shows areas where the Wando Formation soils exist in the Charleston County area.

Appendix F of this plan includes a map of South Carolina indicating estimates of

potential building losses that could be associated with an earthquake of comparable

magnitude to the 1886 earthquake in Charleston (extracted from the Comprehensive Seismic

Risk and Vulnerability Study for the State of South Carolina produced by URS Corporation;

Durham Technologies, Inc; Image Cat, INC; Pacific Engineering & Analysis; S& ME, Inc.,

2001). Also included in this appendix are maps showing the actual locations where

earthquakes have occurred in the Charleston-area between 1996 and 2007 (University of

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South Carolina South Carolina Seismic Network, 2003 and 2008 a & b). Appendix-F also

contains a map delineating areas where building-related damages would be expected to

occur in Charleston County per this magnitude 7.7 earthquake HAZUS-MH simulation, if

the area were to experience an earthquake of this magnitude in this location, given our level

of development at this time.

It should be noted that earthquake intensity is on a logarithmic scale, so an

earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 has much greater damage potential than, for example,

the 7.3 magnitude earthquake that the Charleston area previously experienced in 1886. The

Charleston County area has fortunately not previously experienced an earthquake with a

magnitude as high as a 7.7 on the Richter scale. This of course, is not impossible, but it is

also a more damaging earthquake than the largest earthquake that the area has ever

experienced in its history. As this HAZUS-MH simulation points out, Charleston County

could receive catastrophic damages if the area would experience an earthquake of this

magnitude. Consequently, educating the citizenry regarding preparations they should take

to minimize building–related damages due to earthquakes is a high priority item for the

area. As was demonstrated in 2007, it is also important for this education to be aimed at

those in the construction community, so as to reduce their interest in attempting to exclude

some of the provisions of the adopted codes that apply to seismic strengthening of

buildings. (The Homebuilders Association of South Carolina had recommended several

changes to the adopted codes, some of which would have resulted in a relaxation of seismic

requirements, but these amendments were ultimately either withdrawn or were rejected by

the code adoption commission.)

On June 20th, 2012, another HAZUS earthquake simulation was performed to include new

construction in the county, new population figures, and additional refinements in the

HAZUS simulation program. The simulated earthquake was a 6.8 magnitude on the Richter

scale and the simulated epicenter was modeled after the historic 1886 earthquake.

Hazus estimates that 84,208 buildings will be at least moderately damaged; this is

over 62.0% of the buildings in the area. There are an estimated 25,715 buildings that will be

damaged beyond repair.

With regards to essential facility damage, all 12 area hospitals, 118 of the 124 schools,

the single Emergency Operations Center, 10 of the 12 Police Stations, and 20 of the 21 Fire

Stations are expected to receive at least moderate damage. Response and functionality of

these facilities will be compromised.

With regards to transportation systems, 275 of the 332 bridges are expected to receive

moderate damage, 160 of them are estimated to suffer complete damage. After day 1, only

57 bridges will have functionality and after day 7, 89 will be operable. The main bus facility

is expected to receive moderate damage, 3 of the 5 ferry facilities are expected to receive

moderate damage, 2 of the 3 airport facilities are expected to receive moderate damage, and

all 57 port facilities are expected to receive moderate damage, though only 13 suffer

complete damage.

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Nearly each utility system (water, wastewater, oil systems, electricity, and

communication) is expected to receive at least moderate damage at nearly 100% of area

locations, though nearly 90% of water, 60% of wastewater, 71% of electrical power, and 67%

of communication systems will be functional after one week. It is estimated that after one

week, there will not be any functioning oil/fuel systems in the area. It is estimated that by

day 30 after the earthquake, all area households will have potable water service, but 16,904

households of the 123,326 will still not have electricity.

As a result of the earthquake, 6.66 million tons of debris will be generated.

The total estimated economic loss is expected to total 14.8 billion dollars. 24% of the

estimated losses were related to business interruptions of the region. By far, the largest loss

was sustained by the residential occupancies which made up over 43% of the total loss.

Transportation system loses are expected to reach $5.1 billion with a resulting

economic loss at $0.5 billion. These figures are based on a relatively long term 15 year

timeframe. Utility system losses were estimated at $2.2 billion with respective economic loss

at $300 million.

6. Hazardous Material Incidents

The Charleston County region has a hazardous material program which is

exemplary. The local industries and other businesses which store hazardous materials

support this program through annual fees based upon the type and quantity of hazardous

materials stored. The revenues generated through this program are utilized to provide

hazardous material response equipment, training, and services for the emergency

responders of the community. The greatest hazardous material vulnerability of the

structures in the region is likely due to releases that may occur as a result of a natural hazard

damaging permanent storage facilities. Hurricane Hugo that occurred in the Charleston

Region on September 21, 1989, as an example, was a primary contributing factor to multiple

hazardous materials releases. Those storage facilities with the most toxic or flammable

materials that were constructed prior to the mid-1980's are likely the most vulnerable in the

region to hazardous materials releases as a result of a natural hazard event. Most of the

hazardous materials incidents that have occurred in the Charleston Region that have

specifically involved buildings between the years 1989 and 2008 have been at industrial or

educational occupancies or methamphetamine labs. Building-related hazardous materials

incidents represent a very small percentage of the hazardous materials incidents that occur

within the Region. (There were 19 hazardous materials incidents between 1989 and March,

2008 where buildings were specifically indicated in the report of the event or where

methamphetamine chemicals that can cause direct damage to buildings were present,

representing 4.6% of the hazardous materials responses).

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7. Dam Failure

Pinopolis Dams

From the standpoint of damage to structures, the dam failure event with the greatest

potential for overall damage in Charleston County would be a failure of the Pinopolis Dam

system. A dam failure that would affect the Charleston County area is, however, an

extremely unlikely event, since the Pinopolis dams have been retrofitted to withstand an

earthquake of the magnitude of the 1886 Charleston earthquake (Wise, 1997), and are

inspected and maintained to strict standards. If a catastrophic failure of the Pinopolis dam

system were to occur, floodwaters would be expected to reach the closest areas within

Charleston County to the dam location within one day of the failure. The Emergency Action

Plan for Dam Failure (Santee Cooper, 2000, December 29) provides maps of potential

inundation areas in the event of a breach of this dam system. The floodwaters would not be

expected to recede until approximately 12 days after the dam breach. In addition, if the

floodwaters caused the above ground liquid storage tanks located along the Cooper River to

dislodge or rupture, the tanks themselves could become floating objects and/or the contents

of the tanks could pollute the floodwaters with potentially hazardous and/or flammable

substances. Other debris resulting from up-stream damages would also likely be carried in

the flood stream. This debris could create additional damages within Charleston County as

it strikes and damages buildings along its path to the Atlantic Ocean. Utilizing a

Geographic Information System (GIS) overlay map, a determination of buildings potentially

in the inundation area for a Pinopolis Dam system break has been made for the three

municipalities with the greatest potential number of buildings in the inundation area,

namely the City of North Charleston, the City of Charleston, and the Town of Mt. Pleasant.

It is estimated that 10,498 buildings in the City of North Charleston, 19,896 buildings in the

City of Charleston (including Daniel Island), and 16,242 buildings in the Town of Mt.

Pleasant are potentially in the inundation zone for a breach of the West Pinopolis Dam.

Whether or not these buildings would be flood damaged is contingent upon the elevation of

the finished floor of the buildings relative to the actual elevation of the floodwaters. Any

buildings located along the Cooper or Ashley riverfronts that are not elevated above the

anticipated dam failure inundation level indicated in Table 4-14 would be potentially

vulnerable to floodwater-related losses. Consistent with the refined analysis methodology

for estimating the value of buildings potentially vulnerable to loss due to flooding events

(see the hurricane/flood discussion in this section), buildings constructed pre-1985 are

considered to be the most likely buildings to have finished floor areas at lower elevations,

and are therefore considered more likely to incur flood-related losses in the event of a dam

breach. According to Wise (1997), the barrier islands would not be expected to experience

flooding as a result of a breach and catastrophic failure of the Pinopolis Dam system.

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Table 4-14

Locations

52 hrs.

after

breach

64 hrs.

after

breach

96 hrs.

after

breach

104 hrs.

after

breach

Flooding not

projected as a

result of a breach

City of North Charleston near Hwy. 52 (near the

Berkeley County border) and near to the Cooper

River.

15.4 feet

Central North Charleston near the Cooper River,

Daniel Island, Mt. Pleasant near the Cooper River. 12.7 feet

Neck area of peninsula Charleston, Highway 17 area

near the Ashley and Cooper Rivers (City of

Charleston, Town of Mt. Pleasant), City of Charleston

and Unincorporated Charleston County areas West

of and bordering the Ashley River.

9.8 feet

Eastern Mt. Pleasant, Ashley River border areas near

Atlantic Ocean (City of Charleston, Unincorporated

Charleston County, James Island), lower peninsula

Charleston.

8.3 feet

Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, Folly Beach, Kiawah

Island, Seabrook Island. X

Ravenel, Meggett, Hollywood, St. Paul’s Fire District,

St. John’s Fire District, Southern portions of

Unincorporated Charleston County, City of

Charleston areas in southern portions of Charleston

County, Town of James Island areas not adjacent to

Ashley River or Atlantic Ocean.

Awendaw, McClellanville, Northern portion of Town

of Mount Pleasant (areas beyond 19 miles north

following Hwy. 17 from Cooper River bridges),

Northern portions of Unincorporated Charleston

County.

City of North Charleston areas remote from Cooper

River, Lincolnville, other areas in Charleston County

not otherwise indicated.

Projected Maximum Flood Water Elevations in the Charleston Region for a Breach of the Pinopolis Dam System

Source: Emergency Action Plan for Dam Failure (Santee Cooper, 2000, December 29)

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Santee Dams

A catastrophic failure of the Santee Dam system would result in building losses,

primarily in the areas located in the northern-most portion of Charleston County along the

Santee River floodplain. Properties in Unincorporated Charleston County and in the

McClellanville-area would be the main areas expected to experience affects from a breach of

this dam. The Emergency Action Plan for Dam Failure (Santee Cooper, 2000, December 29)

provides maps of areas projected to experience flooding as a result of a breach of the Santee

Dam, and lists 54 structures that are in the potential inundation area within Charleston

County. Utilizing the average residential building valuation for buildings constructed pre-

1985 for Unincorporated Charleston County as detailed in Attachment 4-E of this plan, these

buildings potentially affected by a breach of this dam would be estimated to be

approximately valued at $3.6 million. Nearly all of these structures are in Unincorporated

Charleston County (e.g. St. James-Santee areas) in the McClellanville-area along the Santee

River and in the Wambaw Creek area. The maximum water elevations projected from a

breach of the Santee Dam within Charleston County (22.7 feet) are expected to occur near

Germantown along the Santee River, approximately 64 hours after a breach of the dam.

Flooding is not projected to extend further south into Charleston County than

approximately 6 miles from the northern-most border with Georgetown County. Therefore,

no jurisdictions within Charleston County, except for Unincorporated Charleston County

near the Town of McClellanville, would be projected to receive flooding as a result of a

Santee Dam breach. The maximum projected flood elevation is 18 feet (at approximately 88

hours after a breach of the dam) at the locations most remote from the Santee Rivers where

flooding is projected to occur within Charleston County. Any buildings not elevated to or

above the anticipated dam failure inundation level would potentially experience flood

damages. Floodwaters are expected to mostly recede from Charleston County within 10

days of a Santee Dam breach event (Emergency Action Plan for Dam Failure, Santee Cooper,

2000, December 29).

8. Terrorism

The federal government-owned facilities (e.g. air force base, post offices, etc.) are probably

the most vulnerable general category of structures to terrorist threats, followed closely by

the structures at the shipping port and the local government offices in the region. These

facilities located in highly congested areas with easy access to the structures, in general, are

likely to be more vulnerable than those with more controlled access to the structures. A

terrorism annex to the emergency operations plan has been developed to address response

to this threat.

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4.3 – Infrastructure Vulnerability

The original pre-planning questionnaire also asked respondents to indicate their opinions

regarding the vulnerability of the infrastructure in the Charleston County area to natural

and man-made hazards. The average results for this vulnerability assessment indicated that

the infrastructure in the Charleston County region was most vulnerable to hazards in the

following order:

Hurricane

Earthquake

Flood

Tornado

Wildfire

Hazardous Material

Terrorism

Dam Failure

Winter Weather

As previously discussed, of the 14 hazards to which the government entities represented in

this plan are considered to be vulnerable per Section 3.15, the following do not cause

infrastructure damages:

Severe Storms

Drought

Avian flu/Pandemic

Tsunami

Rip currents

These latter 5 hazards will not be discussed further in this infrastructure vulnerability

section of this plan as previously discussed since these do not cause damages to

infrastructure that can be reasonably determined. Applicable infrastructure damages as

discussed herein apply to all government entities, including the special purpose districts (see

definition in Preface) and the College of Charleston that overlap jurisdictional boundaries

with municipalities or Unincorporated Charleston County as indicated in Section 3.15 as

having a potential vulnerability to the indicated hazard.

The analysis for the questionnaire that was distributed during 2014-2015 indicated that the

vulnerability of the infrastructure in the region per hazard was ranked as follows: 1.

hurricane; 2. flooding; 3. earthquake; 4.terrorism; 5.tornado; 6. hazardous materials; 7.

Wildfire; 8. tsunami; and 9. dam failure. The rankings for floods and earthquakes

demonstrate a slight reduction in the perceived vulnerability of infrastructure to

earthquakes compared to the 2006-2007 survey and a slight increase in this vulnerability for

flooding. The perception of the survey respondents as to the vulnerability of infrastructure

in the region to fire and tornadoes also went down from the 2006-2007 ranking in this 2014-

2015 analysis, but the terrorism ranking increased from 7th to 4th. This significant increase

in the ranking for terrorism vulnerability could be attributable to the terrorist attacks of

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September 11, 2001 increasing federal attention on this hazard, and consequently

heightening awareness at the local level to the potential for this type of hazard event.

Of the additional hazards required to be included in hazard mitigation plans to meet the

requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 that the Charleston County area could

possibly experience (drought/heat wave, dam failure, tsunami), only dam failure and

tsunami would be expected to potentially cause damages directly to the infrastructure

within the region, although the probability of either of these types of events is very low.

Any damages to infrastructure as a result of drought would most likely be indirect due to

wildfires, which are addressed within this plan under “Wildfire”. Rip currents and avian

flu/pandemics do not cause structural damage to infrastructure and subsequently are not

considered as hazards to infrastructure within this plan.

1. Hurricane

The infrastructure most vulnerable to hurricane activity is likely to be the above ground

electrical, telephone, liquefied petroleum gas, and cable television service. The City of

Charleston, in conjunction with South Carolina Electric and Gas Co., has, however, initiated

a program where neighborhoods may convert their overhead electrical service to

underground service for enhanced hurricane protection (Ferrell, 2004, January 1). Berkeley

Electric Cooperative also worked with the City of Goose Creek to underground utilities in

that City, and stated that while it is initially more expensive to underground cables than to

overhang the cables, the added costs are recovered after a storm, because fewer repairs are

needed and areas with underground electric lines get back in service more quickly post-

event (McGee, 2006, February 1). SCE&G maintains a fund to which consumers and the

utility contribute to provide funding for special projects, such as infrastructure upgrades or

subterranean line installations, although this utility stresses that underground problems in

the electrical service are more difficult to find and repair than overhead transmission line

problems (Parker, 2005, September 26). South Carolina Senators held hearings regarding

underground wiring during 2006, as a precursor to other possible steps to encourage the

placement of electric utility lines underground in areas where overhead lines are subject to

possible loss or damage (Post and courier Editorial Staff, 2006, April 12). Charleston-area

State legislators also sponsored a State bill that if passed, will require underground wiring

for new or modified electrical service in coastal counties, including Charleston County (Post

and Courier Editorial Staff, 2005, January 4), as a means to enhance the hurricane resistance

of the electrical infrastructure in these areas. Wastewater treatment facilities may also be

vulnerable to hurricane activity, particularly if inundated by storm surge often associated

with hurricane activity. Older bridges may also be vulnerable to hurricane damage if these

bridges were not originally designed to withstand the high winds (minimum 130 mph 3

second gust wind speeds) generally associated with hurricanes, or are in deteriorated

structural condition. Shipping port facilities are also potentially vulnerable to hurricanes

due to the close proximity of these facilities to the water. Roads, while generally not

vulnerable to high wind conditions directly, could experience damage (washout) from

flooding as well as obstruction/damage from fallen debris generally associated with

hurricanes. Roads in coastal areas are also vulnerable to sand obtrusion as a result of

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hurricane activity. Drainage ways may also be vulnerable to damage from hurricanes if they

become obstructed by debris or are unable to carry the volume of water generated by the

flooding often associated with this type of event.

2. Flood

The most highly vulnerable infrastructure to flood is likely to be roads in low lying areas

and bridges which are close to the water level of the body of water over which they cross.

Liquefied petroleum gas tanks that are above ground are also vulnerable to uplift and

floatation if not adequately anchored to withstand hydrostatic and hydrodynamic forces

associated with high flood water levels. Grade level utility boxes (e.g telephone, cable

television, electrical transformers, etc.) in low lying areas are also likely to be made

inoperable/insecure during high water levels unless the boxes are floodproofed or the

equipment is designed to be operated in a submerged state. Wastewater treatment plants

are also vulnerable in the event of a flood as a result of the operational necessity for this type

of facility to be located close to sea level. The shipping port is also potentially vulnerable to

flood damage due to the close proximity to the water.

3. Wildfire

The most vulnerable infrastructure to localized fire would likely be gas utility services

(particularly above ground liquefied petroleum gas). In the event of wildfire, any utility

lines crossing through forested areas would be potentially vulnerable to damage. Roads or

bridges located in forested areas may also be vulnerable to damage from fire, either directly

as a result of proximity to intense heat or as a result of damage/obstruction due to fallen

debris.

4. Tornado

Tornado infrastructure vulnerability is likely to be greatest for those utilities located above

ground (electrical, telephone and cable service). Bridges which may be in the path of a

tornado are also vulnerable to damage as a result of a direct strike by one of these storms.

Roads are also vulnerable to damage as a result of fallen debris associated with tornado

activity. Any buildings in the direct path of a tornado which may be operation centers for

utility or emergency services (e.g. power transmitting stations, wastewater treatment

facilities, water utility control buildings, police stations, fire stations, emergency operation

centers, etc.) would also be vulnerable to a direct strike by a tornado.

5. Earthquake

Earthquake infrastructure vulnerability is dependent upon the magnitude of the earthquake,

the location of the earthquake epicenter, soil type and conditions, and duration of ground

shaking. If an earthquake should cause a failure of the Santee Cooper dam, infrastructure

damages associated with flooding as will be discussed in the following section would also

apply to earthquake vulnerability. If a dam failure is not associated with an earthquake, the

most vulnerable infrastructure to an earthquake would likely be underground water, sewer,

and natural or liquefied petroleum gas utility lines. The Charleston Commissioners of

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Public Works has, however, begun work on a $26.5 million project to replace an aging sewer

tunnel that services the Charleston peninsula (Behre, 2004, February 3; Ferrell, 2004, June

24), which helps reduce some of this vulnerability to earthquakes and flooding. They have

also asked the Charleston County Sheriff’s Department to utilize their reverse 911

notification systems to let residents know of any issues that may result with drinking water,

should there be damages to any water lines (Post and Courier Editorial Staff, 2004, May 26).

A break in a main water line that occurred in early 2006 took out or reduced water service to

400,000 customers on the Charleston Water System (fka Commissioners of Public Works) for

several hours until the line could be isolated and water rerouted to the affected areas, which

encompassed the Charleston peninsula, West Ashley, North Charleston, James Island, Johns

Island, Goose Creek, Daniel Island, and other areas (Haglund, 2006, April 1). This break was

attributed to a “’water hammer’” that caused pipes to go out of alignment and a cement

piling to be pushed over from the force of the eruption (Parker, 2006, April 2). Repairs to the

main line cost more than $300,000, and included strengthening the metal clamps that hold

this pipe together to reduce the possibility of this type of problem happening again (Dixon,

2006, April 4; Parks, 2006, April 11). Charleston Water System announced they would use a

computer model to recreate this break, in an attempt to determine the cause of the water

hammer (Kropf, 2006, April 26). A major earthquake would be expected to create stresses on

water transmission lines in a similar manner, which could disable water services to a similar

number of residents for a longer time period since earthquake-related water line breaks

could affect a larger number of water lines making diversion of water more difficult. The

Charleston Water System board approved a $155.5 million capital improvement project plan

during 2006 (Parker, 2006, April 2), to provide funding for replacing aging system

components and making other improvements to the water system to minimize outages and

damages to the extent possible. Based upon information obtained in an interview with Dr.

Joyce Bagwell at the Charleston Southern University Earthquake Education Center (1999),

older bridges may be vulnerable to collapse in an earthquake of magnitude 5 or greater on

the Richter scale, particularly if they are in deteriorated structural condition. Roads and

bridges in areas subject to liquefaction are also highly vulnerable in the event of an

earthquake of significant magnitude to result in soil liquefaction (magnitude 6 or greater on

the Richter scale). The Charleston International Airport is located on land that experienced

liquefaction during the 1886 earthquake. The effect this prior liquefaction may have in

future earthquakes has not been definitively determined, however, it is likely the airport

may experience liquefaction again in the event of a significant earthquake. Roads in areas

not subject to liquefaction may also still be vulnerable to damage/obstruction by fallen

debris in earthquakes large enough to cause buildings to shed masonry veneer/appendages

or experience actual structural failure (magnitude 6 or greater on the Richter scale). Roads

on reclaimed land (filled marsh, old landfill, etc.) will respond with differing characteristics

in the event of an earthquake than roads on non-reclaimed land.

According to the Comprehensive Seismic Risk and Vulnerability Study for the State of South

Carolina (URS Corp., etal, 2001), a HAZUS-based study produced for the South Carolina

Emergency Management Division, an earthquake of the magnitude of the 1886 Charleston

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earthquake (magnitude 7.3 on the Richter Scale) would be expected to potentially cause the

following infrastructure-related losses:

• Direct economic losses to lifeline (transportation and utility) systems state-wide is

expected to be over $1 billion.

• An estimated 800 bridges state-wide are expected to suffer damage to the extent that

they will be inaccessible. Charleston County communities accessible only by bridge routes

could be left without access until bridges are repaired or replaced.

• Damage to electric power facilities is expected to be mostly limited to major

substation equipment, with 63 electric power facilities state-wide expected to be damaged,

leaving approximately 300,000 households without electric service. Distribution lines are

also expected to need repairs so that restoration of electrical service may take days to weeks

to complete.

• Damage to water systems is expected primarily to pipelines, storage tanks or

reservoirs, treatment facilities and pumping plants. Pipeline damage is expected to be most

critical in determining when water service can be restored to the general public. Since

liquefaction is expected in the Charleston County area if an earthquake of this magnitude

occurs, damage to the water distribution system is expected requiring weeks to months to

complete repairs. It is estimated that 80% of households will be without water.

• Water failures are expected to drain water reserves and create issues for water

availability for fighting fires that are expected.

• Environmental damage is expected due to the wastewater treatment facilities or

pipelines being damaged.

• Natural gas and oil systems are expected to receive moderate to minor damage,

particularly natural gas transmission lines where gas-welded joints are present.

• All elevated above-ground storage tanks are potentially vulnerable, particularly if

ground shaking is intense.

• Communications system damages are expected primarily with equipment inside

communication buildings. Replacing this equipment may take days to weeks.

Charleston County participated in the state-wide earthquake drill on June 2, 2004,

where the scenario was a 7.7 magnitude earthquake occurring in the same location as the

1886 Charleston earthquake. HAZUS-MH was utilized to estimate the damages due to this

earthquake for Charleston County only. The following infrastructure damage estimates

(Charleston County only) were derived from this simulation:

Bridges Damaged: 332

Water Facilities Damaged: 44

Waste Water Facilities Damaged: 344

Electrical Power Facilities Damaged: 35

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Communication Facilities Damaged: 24

Oil System Facilities Damaged: 8

Anticipated water pipeline leaks: 574

Anticipated waste water pipeline leaks: 1,366

Per this HAZUS-MH simulation, over $2 billion in transportation-related inventory

losses would be expected in Charleston County if an earthquake of this magnitude would

occur at this location, given the current transportation infrastructure in the Charleston

County area. Appendix F contains a map indicating the location of the anticipated bridge

damages in the central portion of Charleston County. As is indicated, several major arteries

connecting James Island and West Ashley to Peninsula Charleston would be expected to be

damaged should the area experience an earthquake of this magnitude. This map also

indicates that the Cooper River bridges connecting the East Cooper Area to Peninsula

Charleston would be damaged. This simulation, however, includes the old Cooper River

bridges, which have been demolished and replaced by a new bridge. A study conducted by

AAA Carolinas during 2005 rated the bridges in Charleston County as to their condition

relative to current bridge construction standards and their ability to adequately handle

traffic volumes. This study upgraded the collective health of the bridges in Charleston

County, with the number of substandard bridges in Charleston County on the top 20 list

dropping from 10 to 6, due in large part to the replacement of the old Cooper River bridges

with the new Ravenel bridge, and other bridge repairs undertaken on I-26 and U.S.

Highway 17 (Vanegeren, 2006, February 14). The loss of the use of this transportation

inventory would make it difficult, if not impossible, for emergency response agencies to

respond to many calls for assistance in the immediate aftermath of an earthquake of this

magnitude. An additional potential result of a major earthquake that is not specifically

addressed in the HAZUS-MH simulation, could be the loss of internet capabilities due to

damage to underground/undersea internet fiber optic cables, as occurred throughout Asia

after an undersea earthquake near Taiwan (Smith and Svensson, 2006, December 28).

[Repair of this damage required special ships and a 2-3 week time period, leaving some of

the areas in Asia affected by the damage without internet access for several weeks

(Associated Press, 2007, January 2a)]. While this type of loss is unlikely to occur in the

Atlantic Ocean basin due to more redundancy in the fiber optic cabling network for the

internet in this region, it is not out of the question that a major earthquake could also

temporarily take out internet service to Atlantic coastal regions, if damages occur to multiple

fiber optic transmission lines (Smith and Svensson, 2006, December 28). The infrastructure

loss potential from an earthquake highlights the need for training area residents through the

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program to be able to assist their neighbors

and be self-sufficient after a large-scale event until the emergency responders are able to

resume their normal response activities post-event. Charleston County has been active in

training area residents through the CERT program since 2003, and had trained

approximately 150 people in this program in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties

as of April, 2005 (Haynes, 2005, April 18).

In addition to the anticipated transportation system inventory losses, an estimated

$1.27 billion in inventory losses to utility systems in the Charleston County area would be

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expected under this earthquake scenario, per HAZUS-MH. Of these estimated inventory

losses, 35.1% would be anticipated to occur to potable water systems, 30.6% to waste water

systems, 3.3% to natural gas systems, 1.1% to oil systems, 28.0% to electric power systems,

and 1.9% to communications facilities.

As was previously discussed in the earthquake “Vulnerable Buildings” section of

this plan, earthquake intensity is on a logarithmic scale, so an earthquake with a magnitude

of 7.7 has much greater damage potential than, for example, the 7.3 magnitude earthquake

that the Charleston area previously experienced in 1886. While an earthquake of this

magnitude is not impossible in Charleston, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake is a more damaging

earthquake than the largest earthquake that the area has ever experienced in its history. As

this HAZUS-MH simulation points out, the Charleston County area could receive

catastrophic infrastructure-related damages if the area would experience an earthquake of

this magnitude. Consequently, educating the citizenry and owners/operators of

infrastructure facilities regarding earthquake safety and mitigation measures is

understandably a high priority activity for the area.

6. Hazardous Material Incidents

The most vulnerable infrastructure to hazardous material incidents would likely be the

roads, bridges, and drainage ways due to transportation related hazardous material releases.

Hazardous materials releases directly attributed to transportation (e.g. trucks, ships)

represent a small percentage of the total number of hazardous materials incidents that have

occurred in the Charleston Region between the years 1989 and March, 2008. (There were 26

incidents, representing 6.3% of the total incidents, directly attributed to transportation in the

hazardous materials release reports during this time.) There were, however, many reports

of hazardous materials spills and releases between 1989 and 2008 that were indirectly

related to transportation of hazardous materials or were a result of material transfer

operations from transportation vessels to stationary vessels during this time period. The

infrastructure vulnerability of the Region is greatest for heavily traveled roads or for

roads/bridges which serve as the only artery for access to highly populated areas. The

shipping port is also vulnerable to hazardous material incidents associated with

transportation-related releases. Drainage ways are also potentially vulnerable to liquid

transportation-related hazardous material releases since spills may migrate to the roadside

drainage channels and be transported to other locations or to the terminus of the drainage

channel through these channels. Airborne releases of hazardous materials, whether through

transportation-related causes or from stationary storage sources, may also create

vulnerability for utility operation facilities in the proximity of the release, depending on the

nature and type of materials released. As was evidenced by the Graniteville train wreck and

Chlorine gas leak of January 6, 2005, railroad lines are also potentially sources of or

vulnerable to hazardous materials leaks. As a result of the Graniteville derailment, the

Federal Railroad Administration ordered all railroads to improve their manual track

switching procedures, or face civil penalties up to $27,000 (Miller, 2005, November 17). The

Secretary of the U. S. Department of Transportation also visited South Carolina during 2005

and discussed the Graniteville incident, indicating during his remarks that human error was

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the largest factor in train accidents, including the Graniteville wreck (Kropf, 2005, May 17).

More than half of the railroad tracks in South Carolina do not have electronic systems in

place to warn of oncoming trains (Associated Press, 2006, January 9), so the potential exists

for future train accidents and subsequent release of hazardous materials associated with

railroad transportation in our State (Associated Press, 2006, January 5).

10. Winter Weather

Above ground utility lines are potentially vulnerable to failure and/or damage as a

result of ice storms, such as the December 15, 2005 storm experienced in the Greenville, SC

area that left 700,000 customers of Duke Power without electricity (Associated Press, 2005,

December 24). Structural damage occurred to cross-arms and poles where above-ground

utility services were present in the area affected by this ice storm and at least 7 deaths were

blamed on the storm, including 4 who from carbon monoxide poisoning from generators

used while utility service was out (Associated Press, 2005, December 22a). As a result of

delays in restoring electric service due to the extensive power outages experienced as a

result of this storm, the Mayor of Greenville, SC indicated that he wanted Duke Power to

underground utility services in his city’s most vulnerable locations (Associated Press, 2005,

December 25), and State Senators held hearings in Greenville to obtain public input into

their investigation of Duke Power’s handling of this ice storm (Associated Press, 2006, April

15). While ice storms are more rare in Charleston County than in the upstate of South

Carolina, this event shows evidence of a potential vulnerability of above ground utility

service lines in Charleston County, should the area experience a winter storm or a high

wind event such as a hurricane or tropical storm.

12. Dam Failure

In the highly unlikely event of a Santee Cooper dam failure, infrastructure damages

are possible. However, since a dam failure is not likely to occur without a major earthquake

preceding the dam failure, infrastructure damages as discussed in the earthquake section of

this plan are likely to accompany damages projected to occur as a result of any dam failure

in the Charleston County area.

Santee Dams – Roads/Bridges

In the highly unlikely event of a dam failure, damages to roads or bridges in the

projected flood inundation areas are possible. According to the Emergency Action Plan for

Dam Failure (Santee Cooper, 2000, December 29), a breach of the Santee Dam is projected to

result in flood inundation near portions of Highway 45, Highway 857, and Highway 17 and

701 (causeway) within Charleston County. Several of these roads are often used by

residents of areas not expected to be flooded by a breach of this dam (e.g. barrier island

communities) for evacuation for hurricanes. Consequently, advising residents of alternate

evacuation routes from those used for other hazards may be necessary in the event of a

breach of the dam. Since these floodwaters could potentially cover portions of these

highways for up to 5 days and may contain floating debris, damages to the road surfaces or

overpasses could occur as a result of the event. Road clearing operations and inspections

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will likely be necessary to make the roads passable to vehicular traffic and ensure road and

bridge safety once the flooding has ceased.

Pinopolis Dams – Roads/Bridges

Similarly, a breach of the Pinopolis Dam system would also be expected to result in

floodwater inundation of roads, specifically near portions of Cainhoy Road, Clements Ferry

Road (near I-526), Highway 17 (near Cooper and Ashley Rivers), Ashley River Road,

Dorchester Road, Rhett Avenue, N. Rhett Extension, Remount Road (terminus), Highway 78

(near I-26 and Berkeley County Border) and Highway 52 (between I-26 and Redbank Road

interchanges) (Emergency Action Plan for Dam Failure, Santee Cooper, 2000, December 29).

Several of these roads are often used by residents of areas not expected to be flooded by a

breach of this dam (e.g. barrier island communities) for evacuation for hurricanes.

Consequently, advising residents of alternate evacuation routes from those used for other

hazards may be necessary in the event of a breach of the dam. Any road areas covered with

floodwaters could remain so for possibly seven (7) or more days. Debris carried in the flood

stream could potentially damage roads or bridges, so flooded roads or bridges will need

inspecting and clearing post-event to make these roads passable to vehicular traffic and

ensure road and bridge safety.

Shipping Port

The shipping port, being located on the Cooper River, is vulnerable to damage as a

result of rising water elevations and floating debris as a result of a breach of the Pinopolis

Dam system. Any containers in storage at the port near the Cooper River that are not

anchored against flotation could potentially become floating debris in the Cooper River.

Docking facilities and container unloading equipment at the port could also potentially be

damaged by debris carried in the floodwaters that could result from a breach of this dam.

Since debris-laden floodwaters would not be expected to reach the port facilities for 4-5

days, any ships docked at the port should be able to be moved out of the Cooper River to the

Atlantic Ocean prior to the floodwaters reaching the port, consequently damages to ships

should be minimized. Loss of business at the port for the minimum of seven (7) or more

days this facility would be expected to be closed, due to water elevations and debris in the

Cooper River as a result of a dam failure, could have a negative effect on the profitability of

the shipping port, even if the port does not receive physical plant damages as a result of the

projected flooding. The economic effect of any hazard-induced closure of the port is

addressed in the “Economic Impact” section of this plan.

13. Terrorism

Vulnerability of infrastructure to terrorism is most likely where a single damage event is

able to cause extensive damage. This vulnerability is probably greatest for facilities without

tightly controlled access (e.g. reservoirs, bridges, major arterial roadways, utility

transmission lines, etc.).

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4.4 – Known Flood Damages

FEMA’s National Flood insurance Program identifies those repetitive loss properties for

which a claim has been filed for flood insurance twice in any ten-year period as Repetitive

Loss Properties. When a community participates in the NFIP/ ISO Community Rating

System, it becomes a Class “C” repetitive loss community when there are ten or more

repetitive loss properties within that community. Mt. Pleasant, for example, joined several

other Charleston County communities (Charleston County, City of Charleston, City of Folly

Beach, City of Isle of Palms, City of North Charleston, Town of Sullivan’s Island) and

became a class “C” community in 1998 with twenty-one repetitive loss properties at that

time. By July 2005, this number for the Town increased to twenty-eight, an increase of one

repetitive loss home from the previous year. Several drainage projects have been performed

or are under evaluation in the Town and in the other communities with repetitive loss

properties. As shown on the repetitive loss map located in Appendix A, repetitive loss

properties are located in areas of tidal and storm water flooding. The entire Charleston

Region currently has 330 properties that have been repetitively damaged by floods

throughout the area. These past floods have varied in size and the amount of damage

caused. The properties in these repetitive loss areas are considered to be vulnerable to

future flooding, particularly associated with hurricanes or tropical or coastal storm systems,

due to the proximity of many of these properties to the Atlantic Ocean or tidally influenced

water bodies. Many of these repetitive flood loss properties also had one National Flood

Insurance Program claim from Hurricane Hugo in 1989, highlighting this vulnerability to

hurricanes or other coastal storms. The complete list of the repetitive loss areas is included

as Attachment as 4-A to this section.

The repetitive loss properties in the Charleston Region are located in the City of Charleston

(147), The City of Folly Beach (53), The City of Isle of Palms (32), the Town of Mt. Pleasant

(28), The Town of Sullivan’s Island (22) The City of North Charleston (20), Unincorporated

Charleston County (15), the Town of James Island (9), the Town of McClellanville (3), and

the Town of Seabrook Island (1). Of these properties, 46 are commercial or multi-family

residential and the remaining 284 are single family residential properties. These commercial

or multi-family properties are located in the City of Charleston (38 mostly in the historic

district), City of North Charleston (3), the Towns of Mt. Pleasant (1), McClellanville (1) and

James Island (1), and Unincorporated Charleston County (1). The remaining government

entities in Charleston County that are participants in the National Flood Insurance Program

(see Appendix L) have no repetitive loss properties reported at this time. The government

entities that have jurisdictional limits concurrent with a municipality or the county (special

purpose district governments (see definition in Preface) and the College of Charleston) have

none of their government-owned facilities on the National Flood Insurance Program list of

repetitive flood loss properties. The repetitive flood loss properties in the Region are,

however, potentially within the service areas of these special purpose governments (for

example, the repetitive flood loss properties in the City of North Charleston are also

potentially in the service districts for the Cooper River Parks and Playground Commission

and the North Charleston Sewer District and the Charleston Water System). Because of

these concurrent jurisdictional boundaries, the special purpose district governments are

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considered as potentially servicing repetitive loss properties but not in a position to assist

property owners with flood loss mitigation measures. [The National Flood Insurance

Program participating communities per Appendix L are the government entities that would

work directly with the owners of these properties if they were interested in taking measures

to alleviate future flooding of their properties.]

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Claims database also contains information

regarding the number of flood insurance claims that have been made within the Charleston

Region since the inception of the NFIP. While this data base possibly incorporates the

claims from several of the jurisdictions (e.g. Awendaw, Rockville, some of Mount Pleasant,

some of the City of North Charleston, some of Kiawah Island, some of Seabrook Island,

some of the City of Charleston) into the Unincorporated Charleston County claims account,

(since the Charleston County Flood Insurance Rate Map and community number are

utilized in other jurisdictions of the County and incorporations and annexations have

changed the jurisdictional limits of the County since the NFIP was first created), there is

information in this data base which provides a general overview of the known flood

damages within the Region. Per the NFIP data base (2000), a total of 12,453 flood insurance

claims had been filed within the Charleston Region since 1978. This total had been revised

to 12,479 as of November 30, 2001. This represents an increase of 3,856 claims since 1998. By

June 2007, there were 26,694 claims in Charleston County per the NFIP data base

(http:bsa.nfipstat.com, 2007, October 16a), representing an increase of 14,215 claims for this

six year period, which averages an additional 2,369 claims per year. Per this 2007 data, the

City of Charleston had the highest number of claims (3,779) indicated, followed by

Unincorporated Charleston County (3,350), the Isle of Palms (2,365), Mt. Pleasant (1,266),

Folly Beach (1,057), Sullivan’s Island (775), North Charleston (173), McClellanville (60),

Kiawah Island (10), Meggett (8), Seabrook Island (8), and Hollywood (3). Approximately

$191 million in building damages were documented in the NFIP database for all of the

jurisdictions in the region, representing approximately $3 million in additional claims since

2001 (http:bsa.nfipstat.com, 2007, October 16b), which averages out to roughly $1266 per

claim between 2001 and 2007. The highest dollar amount of flood insurance claims for

building damages per the 2007 data was for the Isle of Palms ($61.8 million), followed by the

City of Charleston ($51.7 million), Unincorporated Charleston County ($26.5 million),

Sullivan’s Island ($20.1 million), Folly Beach ($14.7 million), Mount Pleasant ($13.3 million),

McClellanville ($2.1 million), North Charleston ($1.2 million), Seabrook Island ($42,870), and

Kiawah Island ($280). The remaining jurisdictions with claims reported had no dollar

amount for claims paid indicated within the database. The average flood insurance claim

during this time period for the entire region (2007 data) was $14,872, a decrease from the

2001 average of $15,102.56. The communities exceeding this average for dollar amounts of

claims paid were communities hit hardest by Hurricane Hugo during 1989 (e.g.

McClellanville ($34,400), Sullivan’s Island ($25,865), and Isle of Palms ($26,111), all of which

are lower than the comparable averages for these communities from the 2001 data. The area

where the Town of Awendaw is now located, which was also heavily damaged by

Hurricane Hugo, was not incorporated at the time of Hurricane Hugo, so claims for this

event in that community would be included in the data for Unincorporated Charleston

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County.) This data indicates that while there are flood damages continuing to occur in the

Region, these newer flood insurance claims are for smaller amounts, suggesting that actual

damages being incurred by flooding events may be trending downward over time. These

number of claims and dollar amounts paid may not be distributed entirely accurately due to

the sharing of NFIP community numbers with several of the jurisdictions and the recent

incorporation of several towns, however, the data do provide a relative frame of reference

for the Region as a whole regarding the past flood damages that have occurred.

4.5 – Past Flood Impacts

Past flood impacts on buildings have become extremely expensive for property owners as

indicated in the previous section. Flood levels, unless during the event of a hurricane, were

typically fairly shallow (1-5 feet) and limited to rainfall combined with poor drainage in

relation to tides. Nevertheless, the impact on buildings has been quite extensive in the past.

Flood waters in the Charleston Region have caused siding to bend and warp on structures

inundated with water. Older brick homes without hydrostatic vents may experience

foundation collapse associated with flooding. Flooding has also resulted in interior

damages to structures (e.g. insulation, sheetrock, doors, carpeting, furniture, etc.). In the

coastal environment areas of the Region, saltwater presents an additional problem.

Saltwater can corrode piping, corrode electrical wiring, and contaminate drinking water

wells. Public safety becomes a concern during flooding situations, particularly if the water

fails to quickly drain completely after the event. Stagnant water in drainage ditches often

fosters mosquitos. Standing water under houses also attracts cockroaches and vermin,

posing a health risk and may cause moisture-related problems for the integrity of the

structure. These problems have been experienced in the Charleston Region at one time or

another following a local flood.

4.6 – Emergency Warning Needs

There are several situations that could arise, causing the need for evacuation of part or all of

the Charleston Region. Small-scale, localized evacuations may be needed as a result of a

flood, hazardous material release, fire, or transportation accident. Mass evacuation of the

entire region could be required in the event of the threat of a major hurricane or a damaging

earthquake. Charleston County participates in the Emergency Alert System and cable-TV

override to provide emergency warning information to all residents in the Charleston

County area as needed in emergency situations. If required to evacuate residents from areas

potentially subject to flooding or other hazard events, local fire department and police

personnel will perform street patrols with their public address systems and/or door–to-door

patrols to advise residents of the need to evacuate. Charleston County also has a reverse 9-

1-1 system that will be activated to alert residents of the need to evacuate or shelter in place

if circumstances warrant. All Charleston County public safety department dispatch centers

are also tied into the County’s Warning Point through the pager alert and warning

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notification (PAWN) system, which is an 800 Mhz based voice radio alert system (Clark,

2004, June 25). According to the Post and Courier, a reverse 9-1-1, was recently revealed by

the City of Charleston Police Department (Post and Courier Editorial, 2010, May 7). The

system will allow police to disseminate information about hazardous materials, threatening

weather, and major police actions to citizens quickly (Post and Courier Editorial, 2010, May

7). The City of Charleston’s reverse 9-1-1 is compatible with the system already in place at

Charleston County (Post and Courier Editorial, 2010, May 7). As of January 27, 2011 Isle of

Palms Fire Chief Ann Graham stated that she has documented 1,000 complaints of poor

radio transmissions after they switched over to a new digital communication system. In

response, Isle of Palms City Council was considering placing an antenna on the beach and

other locations to improve communications (Miller, 2011, January 27). In addition,

Charleston County and Motorola are looking at ways to redesign the system and add more

radio towers (Miller, 2011, January 27). In particular, the county is looking to extend a tower

in Mt. Pleasant to 290 feet (Miller, 2011, January 27). Evacuation warnings are based upon

data received from the National Weather Service, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA,

the U.S. Geological Survey, and/or other computer assisted modeling of areas potentially

subject to damages from a specific hazard event. The current emergency warning system

per the Charleston County Emergency Operations Plan (updated 1999) is as follows:

1. Pre-disaster evacuation phase:

A. Director, Emergency Preparedness Division

(1) Coordinates with all appropriate agencies to ensure emergency operational readiness. (2) Maintains Emergency Operations Center Standard Operating Procedures. (3) Coordinates identification of feasible evacuation routes likely to be available in the anticipated disaster. (4) Coordinates identification of emergency shelters. (5) Coordinates with appropriate agencies in plans for emergency medical care for evacuees. (6) Coordinates with appropriate agencies in plans for mass feeding of evacuees and decontamination of evacuees (if needed). (7) Assists affected agencies with development of evacuation plans. Plans will specifically identify critical facilities such as schools, hospitals, nursing facilities, industries, and places of public assembly when possible. B. Sheriff

(1) Identifies evacuation routes in coordination with EPD. (2) Identifies traffic control points (TCPs) with assistance of local law enforcement officials. (3) Identify potential impediments to evacuation, plan, and alternate/contingency routes to avoid impediments, and report actual impediments to the EOC for removal. (4) Provide training to law enforcement officers concerning the evacuation process and their role at the TCPs. (5) Has representation on the Evacuation Key Alerter Team comprised of Sheriff’s Office, City of Charleston Police Department, North Charleston Police Department, and Town of Mt. Pleasant Police Department.

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C. Dept. Of Social Services

(1) Plan for Emergency Welfare Services (2) Coordinate in identifying emergency shelters with American Red Cross and County Schools and places for emergency pick-up of special needs populations and mass feeding D. Charleston County School District

(1) Plans for Emergency Welfare Services (2) Plans for providing mass transportation E. Emergency Response Agencies (fire, police, EMS, etc.) (Ristow, 2005, April 15)

(1) Coordinates with Director, Emergency Preparedness (2) Plans for securing employees and physical facilities and equipment against injuries or damages (3) Plans for emergency warning of residents (4) Provides training on emergency procedures, including the National Incident Management System (NIMS), to personnel (5) Obtains equipment needed to perform emergency functions 2. Disaster Phase:

A. Director, Emergency Preparedness Division

(1) Activates EOC and augments staff and equipment as required (2) Alerts all possible agencies (3) Coordinates with Chief of Transportation the allocation and dispatch of transportation resources. (4) Coordinates information with the Public Information Service. (5) Coordinates evacuation with lead law enforcement agencies. B. Sheriff

(1) As a Key Alerter, notifies assigned law enforcement agencies of evacuation requirements. (2) Staffs traffic control points (TCPS) as assigned and insures that other TCPs are staffed by proper law enforcement agencies. (3) Keeps law enforcement officers at EOC informed of evacuation progress/problems (4) Coordinates law enforcement activities including curfews, coordinates with all out of town law enforcement personnel. (5) Coordinates the provision of security in evacuated area with municipal EOCs, National Guard and others C. Department of Social Services

(1) Coordinates Emergency Welfare Services

D. Charleston County Schools District

(1) Supports Emergency Welfare Services

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(2) Provides mass transportation E. Emergency Response Agencies (fire, police, EMS, etc.) (Ristow, 2005, April 15)

(1) Responds to emergencies, if possible, depending on the nature of the event, following the National Incident Management System (NIMS) (2) Secures employees and physical assets against hazard-related injuries or damages, as needed (3) Assists with emergency evacuation of residents as needed 3. Reentry/Recovery Phase:

A. Director, Emergency Preparedness Department

Director, Charleston County EPD coordinates return of evacuees as required through

appropriate services and Emergency Council members, municipal EOCs (MEOCs) and

utility companies. EOC recovery team coordinates recovery and donation system with

MEOCs.

B. Sheriff

Coordinates Law Enforcement activities during return to normal activities including

assistance to search and rescue, security, and monitoring of curfew activities.

C. Charleston County Schools District

(1) Provides support to Emergency Welfare Services as required. (2) Provides mass transportation for return evacuees as required. (3) Develops standard operating procedures for handling cases where “back to school” shelters are used at night for sleeping quarters. D. Emergency Response Agencies (fire, police, EMS, etc.) (Ristow, 2005, April 15)

(1) Responds to emergencies to the extent possible (2) Reports on damages observed to damage assessment team (3) Assists in clearing roads of obstructions, to the extent possible (4) Maintains equipment needed for emergency response

4.7 – Critical Facilities

The Charleston Region has many critical facilities due to its size. According to the S.C.

Emergency Management Division (2003) list of critical facilities, there are 397 critical

facilities (excluding bridges and overpasses) in the Charleston County area. Members of the

Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Project Committee also added an additional 56

critical facilities that were not on the S.C. Emergency Management Division list to the critical

facility list for the Charleston County area. The majority of these added facilities were

wastewater lift stations. The complete list of critical facilities by jurisdiction is contained in

Attachment 4-B to this section. Since hurricanes and floods are the hazards considered the

highest priority hazards per the respondents to the planning survey used to develop this

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plan and based on these hazards being the highest frequency events with the greatest

property losses experienced in the Region, the category of hurricane at which storm surge

flooding is anticipated to occur (S.C. Emergency Management Division electronic storm

surge flood maps, 2003) has been determined, where available electronically, for the critical

facilities listed in the S.C. Emergency Management Division list and those added by the

members of the Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Project Committee. Critical facilities

in the Charleston Region are also potentially vulnerable to wind-related losses associated

with hurricanes. This is particularly the case for facilities not protected from wind-borne

debris. The following discussion of critical facility vulnerability is based upon the storm

surge elevation data as provided in the S.C. Emergency Management Division electronic

storm surge maps (2003):

Critical Facilities in Category 1 hurricane storm surge flooding areas: Of the critical

facilities indicated as being in the Charleston Region per the S.C. Emergency Management

Agency critical facility list (2003), three hospitals, three law enforcement entities, one EMS

station, and one fire station are located in the category 1 storm surge zone. Four court

locations and five government offices/emergency operations for four separate local

governments are also indicated as being in this storm surge zone. One water pump station,

one water treatment facility, one wastewater treatment plant, and ten wastewater lift

stations are also listed as being in this zone. There is also one electrical facility listed as

being located in this zone. Three media outlets also have broadcast facilities indicated as

being in this storm surge zone. Others critical facilities, such as residential care facilities, are

also listed as being in this zone. Since storm surge associated with a category 1 hurricane is

not expected to exceed 5 feet at the Ocean, and many of the structures listed as being in this

storm surge zone are elevated above the anticipated flood elevation, it is not anticipated that

flooding within the critical facility structures will occur during a category 1 hurricane.

Minor road flooding near or around the critical facilities closest to the ocean is possible

during a category 1 hurricane. The critical facility list in Attachment 4-B provides the storm

surge flood zone for critical facilities in the Charleston Region. This storm surge elevation

data is available on the S.C. Emergency Management Division internet site (2003).

Critical Facilities in Category 2 hurricane storm surge flooding areas: One additional

hospital, one additional television station, 15 additional fire stations, and five additional law

enforcement facilities are indicated in the S.C. Emergency Management Division storm

surge elevation internet site (2003) as being in locations potentially subject to storm surge

flooding in a category 2 hurricane. In addition, eleven local government offices in three

separate jurisdictions and two additional Courts are located in this storm surge zone. Four

water-distribution system components, twelve wastewater lift stations, two telephone

service facilities, and multiple residential care and nursing care facilities are also located in

the category 2 storm surge area. Fourteen other government-owned facilities (e.g. libraries,

museums, parking garages, etc.) are also indicated as being in the category 2 storm surge

area. There are also two nursing homes and multiple residential care facilities listed as

being in this storm surge zone. The majority of the critical facilities listed for this zone are

located on peninsula Charleston, on barrier islands in Charleston County, or directly

adjacent to one of the tidal rivers. Since maximum storm surge elevations anticipated

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during a category 2 hurricane are 8 feet at the Ocean, and many of these buildings have

withstood hurricanes of greater than this magnitude without flood-related damages, it is

unlikely that many of these buildings would be flood damaged during a category 2

hurricane. However, for those older pre-FIRM buildings where the floor elevation is not

elevated above the current base flood elevation, it is possible minor flooding could occur in

lowest levels of these buildings. Since most of these older buildings are masonry

construction, any flood damages that may occur are likely to be minor and easily repaired.

Heavy equipment and fire apparatus from barrier island locations is also relocated to higher

ground in the event of a pending serious hurricane to minimize the possibility of damage to

the equipment due to flooding. Valuable artifacts on display or stored at the museum or

libraries are also relocated to alternative storage locations in the event of a predicted major

hurricane strike to preserve these items for future generations.

Critical Facilities in Category 3 hurricane storm surge flooding areas: One additional

hospital, eleven additional fire stations, one additional law enforcement agency, one

additional EMS station, and two additional media outlets are indicated as being located in

the category 3 storm surge area per the S.C. Emergency Management Division storm surge

map internet site (2003). In addition, 20 more local government facilities for 5 separate

jurisdictions, six detention facilities, one court facility, and two animal shelters are indicated

as being in this zone. Two water system facilities, one wastewater treatment facility, and

two electrical system facilities are also indicated as being in the category 3 storm surge area.

Three nursing homes and multiple residential care and intermediate care facilities are also

listed as being in this zone. Since category 3 hurricanes may have storm surge elevations up

to 12 feet, it is possible that flood damage could occur to pre-FIRM critical facilities as a

result of a hurricane of this magnitude. These damages are most likely to critical facilities on

barrier islands and in peninsula Charleston. Those facilities most likely to be flood damaged

are those of frame construction with finished floor elevations below currently required

finished floor elevations. Temporary relocations of equipment and offices may be necessary,

particularly from critical facilities on barrier islands and adjacent to tidal rivers, in the event

of a hurricane of this magnitude. Nursing homes and residential care facilities located in

this hurricane storm surge zone will likely evacuate patients/residents in the event of an

anticipated direct strike of a hurricane of this magnitude or greater. It is also possible

components of the water and sewer distribution systems, particularly on the barrier islands,

could be damaged as a result of a hurricane of this magnitude. Electrical system components

could also be damaged by a hurricane of this magnitude.

Critical Facilities in Category 4 hurricane storm surge flooding areas: Since the flood

insurance rate map required elevations are based on a category 3 hurricane, critical facilities

in Charleston County that are elevated just to the required base flood elevation could receive

minor to moderate flooding in lowest floor areas during a category 4 or greater hurricane.

Several other pre-FIRM critical facilities and other critical facilities that were constructed in

accordance with flood maps where the required elevation for the structures was changed in

the late 1980’s or early 1990’s have finished areas below the currently required base flood

elevation. These critical facilities could receive moderate to major flood damage as a result

of a category 4 or greater hurricane. Several other additional critical facilities are also listed

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as being in this storm surge flood zone in the S.C. Emergency Management Division storm

surge elevation map database (2003). One shelter, one additional hospital, three additional

media outlets, and one additional fire station, and one special purpose district

administration building are listed as being in this storm surge zone. One additional nursing

home and several other residential care/health services entities are also listed as being in

this storm surge zone. In the event of a pending hurricane of this magnitude, these facilities

would likely plan to evacuate their residents/patients to more in-land areas on higher

ground. Multiple wastewater lift stations are also indicated as being in this storm surge

zone.

Critical Facilities in Category 5 hurricane storm surge flooding areas: A catastrophic

hurricane of category 5 would likely cause major flood damages to critical facilities located

on the barrier islands and in communities bordering the Atlantic Ocean. Other critical

facilities in more in-land areas would also likely receive flooding in lowest floor areas since

several of these facilities are not elevated above a level where flood waters could reach in the

event of a hurricane of this magnitude. Several additional critical facilities are also listed in

the S.C. Emergency Management Division storm surge map data base (2003) as being

located in areas potentially subject to storm surge flooding in the event of a category 5

hurricane strike. One additional hospital, three additional fire stations, two additional law

enforcement entity locations, one additional City government office, and one court facility

are listed as being in this storm surge zone. One additional nursing home and several other

residential care facilities are also in this zone. When Hurricane Floyd was predicted to be a

category 5 hurricane directly striking the Charleston area, several hospitals, nursing homes,

and local governments with facilities within 10 miles of the Ocean evacuated their normal

operating locations and relocated equipment and records to more in-land areas on higher

ground. It is possible that many critical facilities could be damaged to the extent that their

operations may need to temporarily relocate to alternative facilities post-event of a hurricane

of this magnitude.

The questionnaire distributed during 2014-2015 to determine the vulnerability of the

region to the types of hazard events that are possible within the Region also queried

respondents as to their perception of the vulnerability of the critical facilities in the region by

hazard type. The analysis of the questionnaires indicated that the critical facilities in the

region are most vulnerable to hurricanes, followed by earthquakes, tornadoes, flooding,

wildfire terrorism, hazardous materials incidents, tsunami and dam failure, in this order.

This indicates that earthquakes should be also considered as events to which the critical

facilities in the region are potentially highly vulnerable. Summary information regarding

anticipated earthquake damages to critical facilities are discussed in the building

vulnerability earthquake subsection of this section of this plan. Seismic resistance analyses

of critical facilities, particularly those constructed of unreinforced masonry or those

constructed prior to 1985 (year during which building codes including seismic provisions

were routinely enforced throughout the region), is recommended to determine structures

that may be candidates for seismic retrofits.

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Local governments within Charleston County recognize that it is not possible to

avoid placing critical facilities in hurricane-prone areas, since these facilities are needed to

provide essential services, such as responding to fires and/or providing medical assistance

and/or law enforcement in an expedient manner in all areas of the County. Consequently,

steps have been taken at many of the critical facilities located in areas potentially subject to

damage due to hurricanes to reduce the damage potential to the structures to the extent

feasible and/or prepare for expedient reopening of facilities post-event. For example, The

City of Isle of Palms has retrofitted City Hall and two fire stations with automatic transfer

switches for back-up emergency generators. The City of Isle of Palms is also seeking funds

to either strengthen or rebuild 2 fire stations for enhanced hurricane protection (Quick, 2003,

June 20; Gartland, 2004, February 19). The City of Isle of Palms is also considering

constructing a new municipal complex within the next 5 years. All new critical facilities

constructed in the City of Isle of Palms will be designed to withstand hazards to which they

may be subjected, and will include provisions for emergency operations post event.

Multiple local fire stations (Awendaw, Mt. Pleasant, St. John’s Fire District, North

Charleston, City of Charleston, Sullivan’s Island) have also been retrofitted with hurricane

panels to protect openings from damage associated with wind-borne debris. Charleston

County, for example, has constructed its new critical facilities with floor levels higher than

required, and also constructed these to withstand wind speeds associated with the worst-

case hurricanes. The County has also, for example, installed emergency generators and

automatic transfer switches for the building housing its Emergency Operations Center. The

Town of Seabrook Island, has constructed its new Town Hall facility to higher standards

than building codes required based upon the anticipated flood elevations and wind speeds,

and also installed hurricane protection for openings in the building. The Town of Kiawah

Island also installed hurricane protection for the windows in its Town Hall facility.

Many of the critical facilities in the historic district of Charleston have been exposed

to multiple serious hurricanes throughout their history, and are of masonry construction

that has withstood exposure to these events. The City of Charleston also generally installs

plywood shutters on glazed openings of its buildings in the most vulnerable locations of the

Peninsula in the event of a potential hurricane strike, to minimize wind-related damages

associated with hurricanes. While it is possible that these historic facilities may receive flood

damages as a result of severe hurricane threats, the damages should be repairable in a

reasonable time period post-event. Since most of these local government facilities,

particularly on the Peninsula of Charleston, are for jurisdictions with multiple buildings

located throughout the County, alternative locations for temporary operation are also

available, if needed, while repairs to these facilities are performed. Earthquake damages are

however, also a possibility for historic government buildings and government buildings

constructed prior to building codes required design to withstand earthquakes. The City of

Charleston is, for example, taking steps to minimize these types of losses, by retrofitting its

historic City Hall, at a cost of nearly $9.1 million, to repair damages caused by the 1886

earthquake that struck Charleston and enhance the ability of this structure to withstand

earthquakes in the future (Slade, 2005, February 22). This project will repair structural

defects caused by the 1886 earthquake that were not properly remedied after this earthquake

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occurred (Behre, 2005, February 7). This renovation project was expected to be completed

by November, 2006 (Behre, 2005, May 25). The City of Charleston is also currently working

on its new offices on the Peninsula, which have been designed to withstand floods,

earthquakes, hurricanes, etc., and have provisions for post-event emergency response

included. The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) also began construction on a

new hospital in October, 2004, which will provided needed bed space (Maze, 2004, October

8) in a facility with design provisions for hazard protection in accordance with current codes

and ordinances. This new facility will provide a hospital on the Peninsula of Charleston that

will be in a better position to be functional after a major earthquake or hurricane, due to its

more modern design and construction than the hospitals currently servicing the Peninsula.

MUSC also entered talks with the VA Medical Center regarding merging of their facilities as

a cost saving measure for both institutions (Maze, 2005, September 27). One of the proposals

under consideration for this merger would include the construction of a new medical facility

with 2 separate patient towers with 355 beds (Maze, 2005, December 13). This concept of a

joint-use hospital was seen favorably by the Veterans Affairs Department as a possible

blueprint for VA hospitals in the Gulf Coast region affected by Hurricane Katrina in 2005

(Maze, 2005, December 19). MUSC’s board of trustees also authorized a study of the

pharmacy facilities at the University to determine whether a new facility should be

constructed for the merged pharmacy school (University of South Carolina and MUSC)

(Maze, 2005, October 10). Kindred Hospital, currently housed in the Charleston Memorial

Hospital building, is also seeking to construct a new facility, since Charleston Memorial is

slated for closure as a part of MUSC’s new construction projects (Maze, 2005, December 16).

The closure of Charleston Memorial hospital, slated for 2007, also prompted MUSC to study

where to move the emergency room functions currently housed in this facility, which could

result in additional construction of an expansion to the current Children’s Hospital on the

MUSC campus (Maze, 2005, December 12). MUSC planned to finance much of this

construction activity through increased profits earned by treating more patients at higher

prices (Maze, 2006, February 10). Two additional hospitals sought permission to construct in

the East Cooper area, due to the expanding population in this part of Charleston County

(East Cooper Regional Medical Center and Roper St. Francis Health Care) (Post and Courier,

2006, March 6; Maze, 2006, January 17). Permission was granted for both of these facilities,

expected to be completed by 2010, which will add 125 more hospital beds in Mt. Pleasant

(Auer, 2006, March 25). Roper St. Francis also completed during 2006 its 7-story expansion

of its Calhoun Street hospital, which brings an additional 147 patient rooms and heart and

vascular care facilities to this hospital complex (Auer, 2006, April 18). The high

concentration of medical facilities in Charleston County makes this a prime candidate for

area-wide cooperative medical patient evacuation planning, so that in the event of a

hurricane or other natural or man-made event, adequate transportation and/or other

necessary logistical support has been pre-arranged to minimize risks to patients or hospital

staff.

The City of Charleston has also budgeted in its 2005 budget for a new fire station to

service West of the Ashley and to acquire land for another new fire station on Daniel Island

(Slade, 2004, December 6). These facilities will likewise be designed to withstand the

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hazards to which they will potentially be exposed and will have provisions for post-event

emergency response included. Charleston County also has plans to retrofit 2 fire stations, an

EMS station, and a public library for enhanced hurricane protection. The County is also

planning to install permanent emergency generators with automatic transfer switches at 1

fire station, 2 EMS stations, and 4 fueling/Public Works facilities within the near future.

Charleston County also constructed a Fire/EMS station and magistrate’s court facility

during 2004 in McClellanville. This facility has also been designed to withstand the types of

hazards to which it is potentially vulnerable and includes provisions for emergency

operation post-event. The County is also planning to construct a new facility for the

Charleston County Sherriff’s Office and a new jail between 2005 and 2010. The County also

has plans to construct a new EMS station in Ladson and a new EMS Station/Magistrate

Court at Melbourne Avenue in North Charleston. These facilities will be designed to

withstand the hazards to which they may be subjected and will have emergency provisions

or post-event operation included. The St. John’s Fire District plans to construction a new fire

station; replace 2 fire stations, its headquarters, and maintenance buildings; and retrofit

another fire station within the next 5 years. These projects will include design provisions so

that the facilities will be able to withstand the hazards to which they may be subjected, and

will also include provisions for emergency operations post-event, such as emergency

generators and communications equipment. St. Paul Fire District also plans to construction

a new station on Edisto Island to replace their current station within the next 5 years. This

station will also be designed to withstand the hazards to which it may be subjected and will

include provisions for emergency operations post-event. The James Island Public Service

District is considering constructing an administration building and fire station

(headquarters) within the next 5 years. These facilities will also be designed to withstand

the hazards to which they may be subjected and will include provisions for emergency

operations post-event.

The Town of Hollywood also plans to construct a new Town Hall and Community

Center within the next 5 years. The Mayor of this community was granted permission to

pursue the purchase of a tract of land for the new town hall, community center, and some

other mixed uses during 2005 (Fennell, 2005, August 23). The Town similarly plans to design

these facilities to withstand the hazards to which they may be subjected and to include

provisions for emergency operations post-event in the facility design and construction. The

Town of Awendaw also plans to build a new town hall within the next 2-3 years. This

facility will also be designed to withstand the hazards to which it may be subjected, and will

include provisions for emergency operations post-event. The Town of Mt. Pleasant also

plans to construct several new critical facilities between 2005 and 2010, specifically a senior

reception center, an expansion to the municipal center, a fire/police training center, a fire

station, and a recreation facility. These facilities will be designed to withstand the hazards

to which they are subjected and will include provisions for emergency operations post-

event. The Charleston County Parks & Recreation Commission also has a Comprehensive

Development Plan that lists multiple facilities that may be constructed between 2005 and

2010. These facilities will be designed to withstand the hazards events to which they may be

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subjected and will include provisions for emergency operations post-event, so they will be

available if needed for post-event recovery needs.

Local governments with utility distribution systems also have plans to enhance the hazard-

resistance of their critical assets. For example, the North Charleston Sewer District has plans

to install an additional aeration tank and primary clarifier at their treatment plant. The

District intends to design these facilities to withstand hazard events, such as floods,

earthquakes, high winds, wildfires, and so forth, and to include provisions for emergency

operations post-event at these facilities. The Town of Sullivan’s Island is also planning

during 2005 to begin installing new water lines to replace the 60-year old cast-iron pipes

currently servicing the island (Walker, 2005b, February 10). These new lines will be better

able to withstand earthquakes than those being replaced. The Charleston Commissioners of

Public Works (CPW) is also planning to improve their water treatment plant, waste water

plant, water distribution and waste water collection systems over the next 5 years. These

improvements will also be designed to withstand the hazards to which they may be

subjected, and will include provisions for emergency operations post-event, such as

emergency generators.

While not construction-related critical facility activities, several health-care and emergency

response-related issues or initiatives took place during 2005-2006 which merit brief mention

in this plan. South Carolina saw an increase of nearly 19% in its nursing home patients from

1995 to 2005, which in turn resulted in more people receiving home and community-based

care, since there were insufficient nursing home beds for all patients in need of nursing care

(Jordan, 2006, March 12). This creates a potential issue for emergency evacuations, since

many of these patients may need special medical shelters and will be under home care

rather than included as a part of a nursing home-planned evacuation. In 2005, Berkeley,

Charleston and Dorchester County Emergency Medical Service teams added EKG heart

monitors to their ambulances, funded in part through a grant from the Medical Society of

South Carolina, to enhance the ability of the EMS to work together with each other and area

hospitals to handle large-scale medical emergencies and for more routine heart diagnoses

(McGee, 2005, December 28). (The Charleston County EMS won a national EMS Award of

Excellence during 2006, due in part to this cardiac program and its other ground-breaking

programs to advance the treatment of patients in emergency vehicles (Davis, 2006, April

28)). South Carolina also signed an agreement with other states that would let some nurses

from hurricane-stricken areas and other compact states (18 in total) apply for licenses to

practice in the state, under a Multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact, and similarly let nurses

licensed in this state cross into other states to provide care if needed (Associated Press, 2005,

October 22a). Researchers at MUSC also developed a new treatment to speed up the healing

process from surgical incisions or other lacerations, which could prove useful in post-event

medical treatment and other applications (Maze, 2006, February 18). On March 13, 2011, Dr.

Lance Scott, director of the Medical University of South Carolina’s Center for Health

Professional Training and Emergency Response plus 20 doctors and nurses from across the

nation led a simulated biological disaster to help prepare the state’s medical personnel in

case of a real disaster (Monday, 2011, March 13).

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Charleston County also established a Disaster Animal Response Team (DART) to set-

up and run pet-friendly shelters and to assist owners of livestock during disasters and

emergencies (Davis, 2006, March 15). This program is intended to provide options for pet

owners to evacuate to safety with their pets, if ordered to do so. The aftermath of Hurricane

Katrina with many pet-owners either abandoning their pets or refusing to evacuate due to a

lack of facilities to which to evacuate with their pets, highlights the importance of this type

of program to the Charleston County area.

Many governments also participated in emergency response preparation drills in

case of a major disaster. On March 10, 2010, the Charleston County Emergency Management

hosted training sessions for responders who will be responsible for supply-distribution sites

that give 3 gallons of water and 6 MRE’s (meals ready to eat) for a family of three (Post and

Courier, 2010, March 10). On June 14, 2010, Charleston County conducted its annual

hurricane awareness disaster response drill (Petersen, 2010, June 13). This year’s response

was complicated with a mock weapon of mass destruction disaster (Petersen, 2010, June 13).

The drill was weeklong and included over 100 local, state, federal, and private agencies

(Petersen, 2010, June 13). On August 14, 2010, the Red Cross conducted a training program,

“Ready When Time Comes” in North Charleston City Hall (Post and Courier, 2010, August

14). The Red Cross turned North Charleston City Hall into a shelter (Post and Courier, 2010,

August 14). Volunteers practiced providing food, emergency shelters, and healthcare to

needy victims (Post and Courier, 2010, August 14). On February 8, 2011, Representatives of

the National Health Physics Society met with local emergency managers and visiting

police/fire stations in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties to train officials against

the effects of nuclear terrorism (Kropf, 2011, February 8). Representatives were passing out

stamp-size radiation monitors free of charge (Kropf, 2011, February 8). The monitors are the

size of a stamp and changes color in the presence of gamma/x-ray (Kropf, 2011, February 8).

Over 2,500 monitors were handed out to local officials (Kropf, 2011, February 8). On March

10, 2011, the Charleston County Medical Society held a meeting with tri-county government

and physicians to coordinate disaster response resources at the Charleston Marriott Hotel on

Lockwood Blvd (Google Buzz, 2011, March 9). The keynote speaker was Brown University’s

Chris Born, the chairman of the Orthopedic Trauma Association Disaster Committee

(Google Buzz, 2011, March 9).

4.8 – Natural and Beneficial Functions of Floodplains

(Source: Charleston County Comprehensive Plan, 1999, unless otherwise noted)

The Charleston Region recognizes that while there has been positive progress in quality

water management, there is growing evidence indicating that urbanization and other land

uses adversely impact the quality of marine waters. The Charleston County Comprehensive

Plan (1999) identifies a number of actions that the Charleston Region may take in order to

enhance natural and beneficial functions. Several of these functions are as follows:

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1. Continue to coordinate with the State to complete research projects and develop water quality management strategies for the Charleston Harbor and other local rivers and estuaries. 2. Explore options for developing a regional geographic information system (GIS) water quality database. 3. Work with all municipalities and SC DHEC to implement an ongoing regional water quality monitoring program. 4. Support the program by SC DHEC to reduce nonpoint source pollution from new development. 5. Consider revision of local stormwater standards to require a “zero degradation” approach to stormwater management. 6. Require retention of vegetated buffers along shorelines. The Charleston Region is one of the most biologically rich and diverse habitat areas on the

Atlantic Coast. The Charleston area is a temporary or permanent home to rare whooping

cranes (Petersen, 2005, December 11), endangered woodpeckers (Bartelme, 2005, November

1), rare piping plovers (Petersen, 2006, February 9), wood storks (Petersen, 2005, May 15),

bald eagles (Petersen, 2006. February 20c), ducks (Dixon, 2006, January 2), pelicans

(Petersen, 2006, February 8b), royal terns (Petersen, 2006, February 8), and other water fowl

(Petersen, 2006, February 16). Charleston County is also home to the rare red wolf (Petersen,

2006, January 21b), bear (Dixon, 2005, November 27), deer (Chambliss, 2005, October 24),

wild turkey (Rhodes, 2005, March 31), and other wildlife. The number of wildlife

management, habitat enhancement, and special conservation projects underway is

significant. The Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan supports several of these

efforts:

1. Promote intergovernmental coordination to protect the Regions’ aquatic habitat. 2. Support the management efforts of SC DNR and SC DHEC to protect the Regions’ spawning and nursery habitat and migratory routes for aquatic life. 3. Encourage SC DNR to develop resource management strategies to sustain shellfish resources. 4. Undertake a number of measures to protect the habitat area of species as designated as federally endangered, threatened, or locally identified as rare. 5. Implement measures to preserve farm and forest land open space. Coordinate with various public and non-profit interests regarding the development of

wildlife habitat management plans for specific area of the Region. The Charleston Region

also recognizes the importance of preserving farm and forest land, as well as the public and

private stewardship of farmland soils and forest resources. This plan includes a number of

activities to support this effort:

1. Promote voluntary stewardship of farmland soils. 2. Promote voluntary compliance by private, non-industrial forest resource. owners with S.C.’s Best Management Practices for Forestry and with the American Forests and Paper Association Sustainability Initiative. 3. Implement a number of measures that will minimize conflicts between forest resource producers and private land owners residing in the vicinity of forest resource lands. 4. Work with the National Forest Service to address management issues at the Francis Marion National Forest.

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Many present and future businesses of the Charleston Region are dependent upon

groundwater to meet domestic, commercial, and industrial water needs. From its research

SC DHEC has concluded that the aquifer systems of the Coastal Plain contain significant

groundwater if used wisely, but that it is foreseeable that the resource will be stressed by the

demands of a growing population. The Charleston Region recognizes and supports the

various activities to take a proactive approach to resolving this issue:

1. Support research documenting groundwater resources in the Region and development of a related GIS database. 2. Participate with SC DHEC and the Coastal Plain Capacity Use Task Force in future efforts to manage groundwater resources in the South Carolina Coastal Plain. 3. Consider Regional actions that would facilitate groundwater use reporting to SC DHEC: The County of Charleston Comprehensive Plan (2004, p. 6-29) also discusses the coastal

floodplain within Charleston County, specifically indicating the following activities for

conservation, use or protection of the floodplains:

- “Prevent disturbances to areas that provide critical flood water storage and filtration functions, including estuarine and palustrine wetlands - “Prevent excessive clearing and disturbance to natural upland vegetation within the floodplain” 4. “Minimize the alteration of natural drainage patterns within the floodplain”

These activities are fully consistent with the activities of the Charleston Regional

Hazard Mitigation Plan pertaining to the preservation of natural resources and beneficial

functions of floodplains. In addition, many floodplain and wetland areas in Charleston

County have previously been set aside and preserved as natural botanical areas (County of

Charleston Comprehensive Plan, 2004). During 2005, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

turned over an additional 3,400 acres in the Ace Basin to the S.D. Department of Natural

Resources to preserve this land (Petersen, 2005, October 12). During 2005, collection began of

the Charleston County half-cent sales tax to be used for transportation improvements and

green space acquisition. A Greenbelt Advisory Board was created to determine a plan for

acquisition and preservation of this green space utilizing this funding. This Board held

multiple public meetings to obtain public input on how this funding should be spent (Behre,

2005, September 21; Davis, 2005, November 3). This Board determined that the sales tax

revenues allocated for green space acquisition should be distributed 70% to rural areas and

30% to urban areas, with $36 million being allocated to the Charleston County Parks and

Recreation Commission for purchasing land for parks (Petersen, 2006, January 11). They

also defined a greenbelt as passive greenspace, active greenspace, natural resources,

productive landscapes, heritage landscapes, corridors, natural infrastructure, and reclaimed

green space (Davis, 2005, November 3). Floodplains are included in this definition of

greenbelt (Davis, 2005, November 3), and as such are eligible for purchase and preservation

with half-cent sales tax funds. Charleston County Council gave the PRC permission to

borrow $36 million to buy land for new parks across the county (Behre, 2005, December 16)

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to be paid off with the sales tax revenues (Behre, 2005, November 2). In their decision to

allow the borrowing of the funds, members of the Greenbelt Advisory Board expressed

concerns that the price of land keeps increasing, so the ability to purchase the land with

borrowed funds was important to maximizing the benefit of the sales tax (Behre, 2005,

December 11). Citizens throughout Charleston County have provided comments on the use

of these funds, including making recommendations that trails be included in the plan

(Behre, 2006, January 26), that bike trails connecting neighborhoods with facilities such as

schools also be included (Behre, 2005, November 10), and that the funding be used to protect

wildlife habitat (Behre, 2005, October 26), much of which is in the floodplain. Consistent

with the bike trail concept, the BCD Council of Governments secured a $48,000 Robert Wood

Johnson Foundation grant to map using a GIS system the current roads in the Berkeley,

Charleston, and Dorchester County areas as to their suitability for bicyclists, with the

intention of making the maps available on-line or in printed format (Vanegeren, 2006,

February 13). A plan drafted by the Greenbelt Advisory Board was presented to the public

during 3 public meetings in March, 2006, providing an additional opportunity for public

comment into the preservation of greenspace in the County (Behre, 2006, February 22). The

draft Comprehensive Greenbelt Plan was also posted on the official half-cent sales tax web

site for the public to review and comment on the plan (Davis, 2006, March 30). The plan

developed recommends providing approximately $40 million of half-cent sales tax money

for urban parks and trails, which the municipalities in the urban area (Charleston, North

Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Sullivan’s Island, Isle of Palms, Folly Beach, Kiawah Island,

Seabrook Island, and Lincolnville) and Charleston County (unincorporated) could apply for

to use towards urban greenbelt projects (Behre, 2006, March 8b), and that Charleston County

Council place a referendum on the November, 2006 ballot to authorize the issuance of bonds

to protect greenspace (Davis, 2006, April 24). The plan calls for preserving 40,000 more

acres (30% of the county’s land mass) in Charleston County for greenspace uses (Behre,

2006, March 7a). Charleston County Council also supported the creation of a Greenbelt

Bank, which would be used to help fund purchases of forests, farmland and open space

(Behre, 2005, October 28). A survey conducted by the Greenbelt Advisory Board of county

residents found that 84% of the respondents wanted the county to fund projects as early as

possible rather than spread them out over the 25-year life of the sales tax, so County Council

was expected to place a bond referendum to fund greenspace acquisition to be repaid with

sales tax funding on the ballot during 2006 (Behre, 2006, March 28). The Greenbelt Advisory

Board also advised Council to allocate $100 million to this Conservation Bank (Behre, 2006,

March 8). In order for applicants to seek funding from this bank, the project would need to

comply with the following conservation goals (Behre, 2005, December 12b, p.3), that are

consistent with preservation of natural and beneficial functions of floodplains.

• “conserve unique or important habit for wildlife” • “conserve rare or endangered species” • “conserve a relatively undisturbed…native ecosystem” • “conserve wetlands, water quality, watersheds of ecological values, estuaries, bays or beaches” • “conserve critical open space, forests, farms, or wetlands that promote the goals of state or local open space plans”

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• “conserve a larger area of an already protected ecosystem” On December 20, 2010, the Post and Courier reported that Charleston County

Council approved a $20 million 245 acre land purchase for parks and recreation in Mount

Pleasant (Slade, 2010, December 20). The cost for the new project was split between the

Town of Mt. Pleasant and Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission using half-

cent sales tax funds (Slade, 2010, December 20). The Town of Mt. Pleasant expects to use part

of land for baseball fields and recreational activities (Slade, 2010, December 20). On February

17, 2011, the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission proposed leasing 781

acres of Lauren Hall plantation in Mt. Pleasant for biking, running, and walking (Findlay,

2011, February 17). The proposed park would be one of the largest in Charleston and the

lease could be finalized by March 31, 2010 (Findlay, 2011, February 17).

On February 15, 2011, the Post and Courier discussed the Lowcountry Open Land

Trust which has been protecting any land that has significant ecological, agricultural, or

historical value (Post and Courier, 2011, February 15). There are 257 protected tracts that can

range from one to more than 12,000 acres (Post and Courier, 2011, February 15).

Other federal, local, state and private foundation initiatives are also on-going in the

Charleston County area to preserve natural and historic resources and to enhance water

quality. For example, the Urbanization and Southeastern Estuarine Systems Project, which

provides information on protecting water quality and maintaining economic benefits of

water resources, conducted a town meeting for Charleston County to discuss balancing

development with preserving clean water, quality of life, and economic benefits or water-

related activities (Post and Courier, 2004, January 22). The S. C. Sea Grant Consortium, an

agency headquartered in Charleston that serves as a resource for marine science for schools,

businesses and others with scientific needs, celebrated its 25th anniversary in September,

2005, and is the only state sea grant program in the United States sanctioned by the National

Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (Petersen, 2005, September 30). As an

example of the types of research conducted by this agency, a Sea Grant researcher, in

conjunction with a S.C. DNR biologist started developing a computer program to model the

activities of blue crabs to assist in setting catch limits for this species in the future to

maintain populations at acceptable levels (Petersen, 2005, August 21). The National Oceanic

and Atmospheric Administration is also researching to develop tools for spotting and

identifying microorganisms in water bodies, in hopes of enhancing the ability of NOAA to

identify the sources of bacteria in water, and provide real-time information for public

officials regarding whether and when it is necessary to close beaches, oyster, beds, or bodies

of water due to bacterial contamination (Conover, 2005, January 1). NOAA also launched a

challenge regarding the Navy’s claim in a study that whales are not seriously harmed by

sonar experiments conducted along the Atlantic Coast, citing flaws in the Navy study (2006,

Kaufman, February 19). Environmental watchdog groups indicated similar concerns

(Petersen, 2006, January 21a). (Rare North Atlantic right whales typically winter off the

South Carolina coast, so effects of a proposed sonar testing site along the North Carolina

coast could pose a potential threat to the survival of this species (Petersen, 2005, December

24). Federal officials posted a temporary ban on gill net fishing along the Florida and

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Georgia coasts to protect these whales from injury or death due to these nets during their

migration (Petersen, 2006, February 20b)). The NOAA study was inconclusive as to whether

or not the Navy sonar may have killed three dozen whales that later beached on the North

Carolina Outer Banks, but was expected to be included in the final environmental impact

statement for the proposed Navy Undersea Warfare Training Range off the North/South

Carolina coast (Petersen, 2006, March 30). NOAA also sponsored studies of the coral reefs in

the Atlantic Ocean near the East Coast of the United States, including those near Charleston,

to take samples and test effects of pollution, global warming, and other environmental

changes on the coral reefs (Munday, 2005, October 26). In contrast, however, the demolition

of the old Cooper River bridges actually has helped to enlarge the Charleston Nearshore

Reef, since 7,500 tons of concrete from the former bridges was added to the reef (Vanegeren,

2005, October 19, November 9). NOAA also offered a research grant during 2006 for

commercial or recreational anglers interested in trying to catch octopi to help determine if

there could be a sustainable and reliable market for this seafood (Petersen, 2006, March 18)

and also undertook studies of previously unknown life forms in the sea to document their

DNA (Wise, 2006, April 25); and of dolphins to check for effects of exposure to toxins and

disease (Petersen, 2006, April 15). Scientists at the South Carolina Aquarium also released

two teenage loggerhead turtles with tracking devices on Seabrook Island to study the

turtle’s activities at sub-adult ages to help preserve this species (Bowser, 2005, August, 20).

A nest for a rare leatherback turtle was also observed in the Cape Romain National Wildlife

Refuge, hatching several of these rare animals (Petersen, 2005, August 19). Clemson

University was also awarded $10 million in State funds to establish research space for the

Clemson University Restoration Institute to be housed on the former Charleston Navy Base.

This institute will study materials manufacturing, mixed land uses, and will serve as a

laboratory for structural and cultural preservation (Clemson University Restoration

Institute, 2006). The Clemson University Restoration Institute is assisting with the

preservation of the Hunley submarine, and is also planning to develop alternate and better

construction materials through its graduate and post-graduate level research (McDermott,

2006, April 9). Researchers at Coastal Carolina a University also conducted studies of the

shark population in the waters near Charleston County since declines in shark population

are an indicator of stress in other marine animals on which sharks feed (Associated Press,

2006m April 23). Charleston County is also a beneficiary of data gathered through the

Carolinas Coastal Ocean Observing and Prediction System buoys, which includes tide,

temperature, and a camera to watch marine life under water (Petersen, 2004a, June 1).

Charleston County Council also determined that as a result of desire of the residents to

preserve natural resources it may be time to take a look at incentives offered to attract major

industries to the area, since suitable land for industrial development may become scarce as

more land is preserved as open space (Behre, 2006, March 5). A Mt. Pleasant 15-year old also

was awarded with a Coastal America Partnership Award from President George Bush for

her work on the S.C. Oyster Restoration and Enhancement program, which recycles oyster

shells from oyster roasts, and uses these to build reefs for shellfish and other marine life

(Petersen, 2004, November 19). Pinewood Precatory School students also bagged oyster

shells from area restaurants to be used to build oyster reefs and attended a symposium at

Fort Johnson to learn sustainable forestry and landscaping and environmentally friendly

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construction techniques (Post and Courier, 2006, April 21). The Town of Mt. Pleasant also

provided start-up funding for the Open Space Foundation in Mount Pleasant, so this non-

profit organization would be in a position to monitor conservation easements on land to be

protected by the foundation and to purchase open space and provide educational programs

on the preservation of natural resources (Walter, 2005, February 3). Publicity generated

when a medical building was destroyed when a cigarette ignited pine straw in front of the

building in North Charleston (Reeves, 2004, October 28), served to reiterate the need for

hazard resistant landscaping, that is promoted throughout the Charleston County area

through Project Impact brochures and seminars.

Many jurisdictions within Charleston County, including the County and

municipalities that contract with them for stormwater services, the Town of Mt. Pleasant, the

City of Charleston, and the City of North Charleston have enterprise funding systems in

place to provide resources needed for implementation and enforcement of water quality and

quantity regulations to enhance water quality in the Region. As an example, Charleston

County adopted its Permitting Standards and Procedures Manual for stormwater in

October, 2007. Many of the local jurisdictions have also undertaken stormwater or

watershed master planning development or updates to address stormwater run-off needs.

For example, Charleston County undertook a stormwater master planning initiative during

2007-2008 to develop recommendations for development trends and stormwater systems

throughout the County. This planning initiative is fully consistent with the goals and

activities discussed in this Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, and applicable

sections of this plan have been considered as a part of the stormwater master planning

process. Recommendations from the stormwater master planning initiative are also

consistent with recommendations included in the Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation

Plan and action plans for applicable government entities.

The Charleston Soil and Water conservation District also sponsored an essay contest

for local schools, and selected a 9th grade Porter-Gaud student as the recipient of the award

(Post and Courier, 2005, July 9). The Lowcountry Earth Force also sponsored a summit, at

which 250 students from six schools in Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, and Dorchester

counties were provided an opportunity to showcase their efforts to protect the environment

through litter reduction campaigns (W. Wise, 2005, April 27). High school students from the

Lowcountry were also attendees at a presentation by the Director of European Affairs for the

National Security Council, where the students addressed real-world issues, including

security threats (Parks, 2006, March 11). During National Engineer’s Week, the U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers also presented several displays that showed environmental preservation,

flood control, disaster preparedness, and so forth to local school students (Post and Courier,

2004, February 26). During National Engineer’s Week in 2006, the Citadel sponsored its

annual bridge-building and robotics competition for middle and high school students from

11 schools in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties, with the intention of sparking

an interest in engineering careers in the students, and demonstrating factors that enhance

the strength of bridges (Petersen, 2006, February 19b). Charleston County is also home to

the American College of Building Arts, which opened during 2005, to teach students skills

such as carpentry, ironworking, and other building-related trades (Behre, 2006, January 20).

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This college brings in visiting masters in historically accurate construction methods, which

the students plan to apply to renovating historic structures upon graduation (Behre, 2006,

March 25). Charleston County government also participated in the “’Change a Life, Hire a

Kid’” campaign, where over 100 young adults in the tri-county area will be provided

opportunities to gain real-world work experience (Davis, 2006, March 23, p. 1). The City of

Charleston was also chosen by the National League of Cities to receive technical assistance

for a “’ youth master plan’” to address all issues facing young people in the area (Slade,

2006, March 13, p.1). Credit unions in Charleston County also implemented a program to

record fingerprints and provide identification cards to children in the tri-county area to

enhance the safety of young people in the area (Courrege, 2006, March 3). The Charleston

County Area, SC Project Impact initiative also sponsors annual awards for the students who

create the best science fair projects on a hazard-related theme for the Lowcountry Science

Fair. As a result of the efforts in Charleston to provide youth with caring adults, safe places

in which to learn, and an education that builds marketable skills, Charleston was selected as

one of America’s 100 best communities for young people by America’s Promise (Post and

Courier Staff reports, 2005, September 28).

The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control also has also worked to

build a consensus between environmentalists and businesses to protect isolated wetlands,

since Federal jurisdiction over these wetlands was removed in 2001(Post and Courier

Editorial Staff, 2004, May 6; Petersen, 2004, July 11). The Federal government proposed

rules during early 2006 that spell out the standards developers must follow to compensate

for any wetlands destroyed as a result of their activities (Associated Press, 2006, March 28).

Conservationists, however, voiced concerns when a U. S. Department of Interior study of

wetlands gains included stormwater retention ponds and other manmade water features as

wetlands (Dixon, 2006, March 31), which could call into question what methods may be

considered acceptable for restoring lost wetlands in the federal interpretation of these rules.

Proposed State regulations to protect isolated wetlands, developed as a compromise

between conservationists and property rights advocates, were also considered by a S.C.

Senate subcommittee during 2006, but were sent back to staff for technical changes by the

committee Chairman (Petersen, 2006, March 7b and March 9). The S.C. Department of

Natural Resources also created an in-shore artificial reef in the Stono River during 2005,

enhancing the habitat of this river for fish (Hicks, 2005, February 3). The S.C. Department of

Natural Resources Department board also voted to make 3 rookery islands (Crab Bank, Bird

Key, and Deveaux Bank) in the Charleston area into sanctuaries, that would make them off

limits to dogs, and open to humans only on the beach during the winter, in an attempt to

prevent losses of the nesting birds on the islands (Petersen, 2006, February 18). One of these

islands (Crab Bank) experienced severe erosion in early 2006, partially attributed to the

container ship traffic that by-passes the island on the way into the port, prompting officials

and conservations to voice concerns regarding the future of this island (Petersen, 2006,

March 28). A researcher at Kiawah Island is also creating a wetland around one of the

island’s golf course ponds to reduce the algae blooms that have occurred in the pond in the

past (Petersen, 2004, February 22). Dewees Island, a development where preserving natural

resources is considered to be of paramount importance, was also selected by Organic Style

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magazine as one of its 10 Best Places to Live (Parker, 2005, January 29), providing national

attention to the local use of environmentally-friendly principles in development. A panel of

property owners, environmentalists, and regulators, known as the South Carolina Rice

Fields Strategy Collaborative, began meeting in February, 2005, for the purpose of

determining the best strategy for environmental preservation when aging impoundments

for rice fields become damaged (Petersen, 2005, March 1). Jimmy Buffett’s Singing for

Change foundation also signed over 800 acres to the Lowcountry Open Land Trust for

conservation, which brought the total amount of land held in trust in multiple counties,

including Charleston, past the 40,000 acre mark for this organization (Petersen, 2005,

September 7b). The State Ports Authority also determined it would devote approximately

40% of its 1300 acre property on Daniel Island to public parks, natural preserves and open

space as a restriction in the sale of the property, and the Governor encouraged that the land

to be set-aside have water access also (McDermott, 2006, March 11; McDermott, 2006, March

14; Post and Courier editorial staff, 2006, March 15), and opened the process for proposals to

purchase and develop the tract to be submitted (McDermott, 2006, April 3). The Girl Scouts

of the Lowcountry also purchased a tract between the Francis Marion Forest and the Cooper

River, which is home to bald eagles, woodpeckers, and bobcats, and placed a permanent

conservation easement on the land to preserve it from development (Dison, 2006, April 20).

Efforts such as these to preserve wetlands and other environmentally sensitive areas may be

taking on a heightened importance in the future, since the U. S. Supreme Court is set to

make a decision regarding the government’s role in regulating wetlands under the Clean

Water Act during 2006 (Lane, 2005, October 12), which, depending on the decision, could

make it more difficult for governments to use regulations to preserve wetland areas in the

future. Arguments on this case were presented to the Supreme Court in February, 2006

(Petersen, 2006, February 20a).

4.9 – Development and Population Trends

(Source: Charleston County Comprehensive Plan, 1999, unless otherwise noted)

In 1990 Charleston County had approximately 295,000 people, making it the second most

populated of the 46 counties in South Carolina. The total population of the County grew by

6.5 % between 1980 and 1990. This rate of growth is slightly higher than the 5.4% increase

experienced statewide. The U. S. Bureau of the Census (2001) estimates that Charleston

County had a population of 319,921 persons as of July 1, 1999. This represents an 8.4%

increase in population between 1990 and 1999. Charleston County is still the second most

populated county in South Carolina, according to this census data.

In 1990 there were 13 incorporated areas in Charleston County (not including the present

Towns of Awendaw and Rockville) with a combined population of 194,000 people or 66% of

the County’s total population. The City of Charleston and neighboring North Charleston

accounted for 77% of the incorporated area population, representing the largest

concentration of people in the County. Incorporated areas with the highest growth rate

were Mt. Pleasant and Meggett. The Towns of Awendaw and Rockville were incorporated

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after the 1990 census. The population of Awendaw in 1995 was estimated at 938 people. The

population of Rockville in 1995 was estimated at 150 people.

According to the U.S. Bureau of the Census 2000 data, the 15 incorporated areas in

Charleston County had a combined population of 243,886 people, or 76% of the total

population in the County. The City of Charleston had the largest population at 95,528

people, followed by the City of North Charleston at 79,641 and the Town of Mount Pleasant

at 47,609. (The Town of Mount Pleasant experienced a 15% growth rate since 1998, making it

one of the fastest growing areas in the County.)

According to the 2010 U.S.Census Bureau data, the combined total population of

Charleston County was 350,209 which is a 13% increase from 2000. In addition, three of the

five most populous incorporated places in South Carolina are in Charleston County. These

areas are the City of Charleston with a population of 120,083 (24% growth rate since 2000

census), the City of North Charleston with a population of 97,471 (22.4% growth rate), and

the Town of Mt. Pleasant with a population of 67,843 (42.5% growth rate).

Since 1970 Charleston County has become an increasingly urban county, as determined by

the U.S. Bureau of the Census. In 1970 approximately 18.2% of the population resided in

rural areas. As a result of development and movements by rural residents, the proportion of

the County’s population residing in rural areas has declined to approximately 11.9%.

The total population of Charleston County is projected to grow to 387,355 people by 2015

(County of Charleston Comprehensive Plan, 2004). This represents an additional 66,452

residents who are projected to reside in the County by that time. Compared to the number

of residents in 1990, this represents a 31% growth in population over 25 years. This

projection represents an extension of established demographic trends in the Region. Trends

have been adjusted to take into account the impact of the decision of the Department of

Defense to close the Charleston Naval Base. The projection includes growth of the student

population, based on long-range plans of local colleges and universities. According to an

January 11, 2011 Post and Courier article, Berkley, Dorchester, and Charleston Counties

have accounted for nearly 20 percent of the state’s growth since 2000 (Slade, 2011, January

1). The population increase to the tri-county area by about 110,000 people can be seen by the

increase in 65,000 building permits issued in 2010 (Slade, 2011, January 1). The median age

of people currently living in Charleston County was 30.1 years per the 1990 census. (This

was the second lowest median age in the State of South Carolina.) Between 1980 and 1990,

the population of those aged 65 or older within the Charleston Region increased by

approximately 8,400 persons. Between 1990 and 2000, the population aged 65 or older

increased again by nearly 7,000 persons, representing 11% of the total population of the

County (County of Charleston Comprehensive Plan, 2004). If this trend continues, the 2015

population is expected to have a higher proportion of older people and fewer people per

household. The Census Bureau (as reported by Williams, 2003, September 8) indicated that

an estimated 16,000 senior citizens retired to South Carolina between 1995 and 2000. Many

of these people were well-to-do, selecting communities such as Daniel Island, Wild Dunes,

Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island in Charleston County as their places to which to retire

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(Williams, 2003, September 8), which is indicative of the growth pattern of the senior

population in the area. The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCD

COG) also projects that by 2030 the population in this tri-county area will grow to 795,879

(Petersen, 2006, February 19). This population growth, attributed partly to newcomers to the

area, has been cited by State Lawmakers as a reason for higher property taxes, because of the

costs it takes to educate more children, expand roads, and pay for emergency services

(Wenger, 2005, December 16). A Post and Courier review of Internal Revenue Service and

U.S. Census records determined that there is also some migration to the tri-county area from

within the State of South Carolina, and between the areas within the 3 counties, suggesting

that part of the housing construction boom being experienced in the area is attributed to

local residents moving up to more expensive local housing (Petersen, 2006, February 19a).

The Mt. Pleasant/East Cooper area is projected to be the fastest growing area in the Region,

with a 98% population growth projected to occur between 1990 and 2015 (County of

Charleston Comprehensive Plan, 2004, citing the Town of Mt. Pleasant comprehensive

planning process, 1997). The Town of Mt. Pleasant completed a special census during 2005,

the results of which determined that the Town is the fourth largest municipality in South

Carolina with almost 60,000 people, with the population of the Town alone projected to

exceed 100,000 by 2025 (presuming a 4% annual growth rate) (Post and Courier, Mayor

Harry Hallman’s State of the Town address, 2006, February 15). Mt. Pleasant experienced a

24% population growth between 2000 and 2005 (Post and Courier Editorial Staff, 2006,

February 28). The slowest growing areas are projected to be North Charleston, the

Charleston Peninsula, and the rural East community. The current County of Charleston

Comprehensive Plan, in general, encourages the maintenance of rural uses in areas that are

currently rural in nature, and future development in the more highly developed areas of the

County. The following Table 4-15 provides estimated population growth estimates

provided by the local governments within Charleston Count

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Table 4-15

The half-cent sales tax that was passed by Charleston County voters and went into effect

during 2005 was specifically allocated for road/drainage projects and for the Charleston

Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA), in addition to the acquisition of

greenspace as previously discussed. In order to obtain input from County residents as to

how this transportation-related funding should be allocated, multiple public meetings were

held (Behre, 2005, October 18; Davis, 2005, November 23). As a result of these public

Jurisdiction Decline Remain the

Same

Increase less

than 1%

Increase

1-10%

Increase more

than 10% Other

Town of Awendaw X

City of Charleston X

Charleston County

(Unincorporated) X

Charleston Co. Parks & Rec X

Charleston CPW X

Cooper River Parks X

City of Folly Beach X

Town of Hollywood X

Town of Lincolnville X

City of Isle of Palms X

James Island PSD X

Town of Kiawah Isl. X

Town of McClellanville X

Town of Meggett X

Town of Mt. Pleasant X

Estimated

population in 2005:

100,000

Mt. Pleasant Water X

City of N. Charleston X

N. Charleston District X

N. Charleston Sewer

District X

Town of Ravenel X

Town of Rockville X

St. Andrews Parks & Rec

Some growth -

depends on rate of

annexation

St. Andrews PSD X

St. John’s Fire Dist. X

St. Paul’s Fire Dist.

Population growth

to increase with

restrictions per

Chas. Co.

Development

Regulations

Town of Seabrook Island X

Town of Sullivan’s Island X

Estimated Population Trends 2004-2024 in Charleston County, SC

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meetings, the following criteria were suggested to prioritize transportation projects to be

performed with this revenue source (Davis, 2005, November 23, p. 1):

“-Projects that address environmental impacts

-Projects that are multi modal (multipurpose)

-Projects that maintain and complete existing infrastructure”

The County developed a Comprehensive Transportation Plan based on the input received

during these public meetings for submitting to Charleston County Council for approval

(Davis, 2005, November 23). Additional public meetings were held in February and March,

2006 to obtain further comments on the Comprehensive Transportation Plan (Vanegeren,

2006, January 27; Davis, 2006, February 17). The plan was also posted on the Charleston

County internet site for interested parties to review and comment (Davis, 2006, February 17).

The plan specified 14 projects, including the new Cooper River Bridge, that were

recommended to be financed through the half-cent sales tax revenues (Behre, 2006, February

18b). The Chairman of the County’s Transportation Advisory Board commented regarding

the plan that a regional focus to planning in the region was very important (Vanegeren,

2006, January 27). More than 50 people showed up for the first public workshop on this plan

on James Island (Behre, 2006, March 1b). Charleston County Council also agreed to seek

$720 million from the State Infrastructure Bank for a new port access road and an I-526

extension in the County (Behre, 2005, October 11, October 14, October 19; Vanegeren, 2005,

December 16). The I-526 extension project has been debated by government officials and

others with an interest in maintaining the rural character of John’s Island through which the

extension would pass (Vanegeren, 2005, December 15a). The Berkeley Charleston

Dorchester Council of Governments also planned to submit a grant application for several

million dollars to conduct a regional traffic study of the Neck area surrounding the

proposed port terminal in North Charleston (Vanegeren, 2006, April 4). The S.C. DOT also

has plans to enhance traffic patterns on I-26, in an attempt to reduce traffic congestion on

this major thoroughfare (Wise, 2006, January 21). Mt. Pleasant officials have also held public

meetings to discuss proposed improvements to Highway 17 in this jurisdiction, with two

alternate road improvements being a topic of much debate within this community

(Vanegeren, 2005, December 15b; Vanegeren, 2006, January 22; Walker, 2006, February 21;

Walker, 2006, March 10). Road improvements needed in the Town have been a high priority

item to the Mayor and other elected officials (Walker, 2006, February 15). The City of

Charleston also voiced concerns about traffic volumes West of the Ashley, and consequently

required the developer of a new Wal-Mart to complete $1.5 million in road improvements

(Vanegeren, 2006, March 11). Fourteen other road-related improvements are in planning

stages or under construction, some to be funded through half-cent sales tax revenues, to

relieve traffic congestion West of the Ashley (Vanegeren, 2006, March 27). City residents

also voiced concerns regarding road improvements on James Island included in the

Comprehensive Transportation Plan and slated to be potentially funded with half-cent sales

tax revenues (Vanegeren, 2006, March 23). Charleston County Council members issued

statements clarifying the importance of the role of the public comments into the

Comprehensive Transportation Plan and the allocation of the half-cent sales tax funds, after

concerns were raised by Transportation Advisory Board members regarding their input into

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the plan, and attended meetings to hear resident concerns regarding proposed road

improvements (Vanegeren, 2006, March 11; Stavrinakis and Scott, 2006, March 15;

Vanegeren, 2006, March 29). The County also released a list of projects to initially be funded

through half-cent sales tax revenues to the media to illustrate projects being completed with

this funding source (Davis, 2006, March 17). As another step in securing funding for

infrastructure improvements in the area, the City of Charleston also considered raising its

stormwater utility fees to increase funding available for drainage improvements in that

jurisdiction, and authorized an increase in march, 2006 to help fund $75 million in drainage

improvements West of the Ashley and on the Charleston Peninsula (Slade, 2006, February

28; Slade, 2006, March 28; Slade, 2006, March 29)

The CARTA board also purchased new buses and made plans to offer park-and-ride

service to begin in March, 2006 as a portion of its enhancements to its services, since the sales

tax revenues were authorized to be used for mass transit (Vanegeren, 2005, December 17).

The Board initially offered new routes, but later determined they might need to cut some of

these routes by July 1, since the authority’s sales tax proceeds were projected to fall below

the funds needed to service these new routes (Behre, 2006, February 16). The CARTA Board

Chairman commented that the new routes would bring in additional revenues once people

became familiar with them, and that CARTA planned to ask County Council for additional

half-cent sales tax revenues in the interim (Behre, 2006, February 18a), in exchange for

getting reduced funding from the sales tax in the final years of the 25-year long tax

(Vanegeren, 2006, February 24). Other members of the CARTA Board expressed concerns

regarding the financial situation facing the public transportation entity if additional funding

is not authorized for it by County Council, while others voted against the CARTA budget

proposal which would have required more of the sales tax revenues to balance (Slade, 2006,

March 23; Vanegeren, 2006, March 25). CARTA ultimately sought a lower amount from the

sales-tax revenues and made plans to alter routes if necessary to meet its financial

obligations (Post and Courier Editorial Staff, 2006, March 29). The Chairman of County

Council asked CARTA to develop a 25-year plan outlining its plans and budget needs

(Vanegeren, 2006, April 22). CARTA began cutting routes, including ones servicing the Isle

of Palms and Sullivan’s Island, in May, 2006 to save $1.7 million in its budget (Vanegeren,

2006, April 12).

In addition to area-wide efforts to address traffic-related issues associated with

growth in the Charleston County area, several communities in the Charleston County area

also have ordinances designed to protect their historic building inventory from demolition

or have taken other steps to preserve their historical assets. The City of Charleston has a

Board of Architectural Review that must approve any changes to the exterior of buildings in

the defined historic district or demolitions of these structures. The City also considered

expanding the authority of the Board of Architectural Review to identify and preserve

existing landmarks outside of the designated historic districts, after historic home on James

Island was demolished (2005, November 27). There are, however, some preservationists

who disagree with some of the decisions of the City’s Board of Architectural Review, to the

extent that some have considered the City’s historic district to be potentially endangered

(Behre, 2006, February 20). The City also obtained Heritage Tree designation for the Angel

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Oak Tree on John’s Island, as a part of its efforts to preserve this tree (Fennell, 2005,

September 27). The City also began making renovations to the historic Dock Street Theater,

expected to cost between $13 and $15 million (Slade, 2006, March 30), to make the structure

more earthquake resistant while preserving the historic features of the theater to the extent

possible. A new Walled City Task Force was also established during 2006 to discover more

about the original wall of the City of Charleston constructed in the 1690’s to the 1730’s to

protect the city from the attack (Behre, 2006, March 13). A local furniture retailer and a

North Carolina furniture maker also teamed up during early 2006 to make a donation to

Drayton Hall, a historic plantation West of the Ashley, to help protect the plantation from

encroaching development (Post and Courier, 2006, April 3). The Medical University of

South Carolina also completed its renovation of the old High School of Charleston located

on its campus, using the old school for college classrooms, thereby preserving a building

that was previously one of the most endangered historic sites on the Palmetto Trust for

Historic Preservation’s list of endangered sites (Behre, 2006, April 3). The City of Charleston

also worked with the S.C. Department of Transportation to preserve pieces of the old

Cooper River bridges as a memorial to the bridges being removed (Behre and Vanegeren,

2005, November 11) and the City of North Charleston also commissioned statue of a 15 foot

palmetto tree to be made from bridge parts (Vanegeren, 2006, April 1). The Town of Mt.

Pleasant also made plans to commission artwork made from parts of the old bridges

(Vanegeren, 2006, April 1). The Town of Mt. Pleasant also limits changes that may be made

to historic structures. The Town of Mt. Pleasant also has plans to reuse piers from the old

Pearman Bridge for a fishing pier at the Town’s new waterfront park (2005, Behre and

Vanegeren, November 11). The Cooper River bridge project also uncovered underwater

Civil War artifacts from ships sunk in the harbor during this war that the Hunley restoration

team has asked for these to include in their exhibit (Hicks, 2005, October 9). The Town of Mt.

Pleasant and Charleston County also held meetings and established a Task Force to evaluate

ways to preserve the heritage and history of the sweetgrass basket weaving culture and the

stands for sale of the baskets located on the Highway 17 corridor, including the possibility of

listing the stand locations on the National Register of Historic Places, to provide federal

protection from encroachment on these areas (Dixon, 2006, April 6; Dixon, 2006, April 19;

Dixon, 2006, April 23). The Town of Sullivan’s Island also considered passing a law

restricting the demolition and house-moving of the historic structures within its

jurisdictional limits (Gartland, 2004, April 26), and the resultant ordinance established 3

historic districts on the island and also established a design and review board that needs to

approve any demolition, expansion, change, or new construction of a residence in these

historic districts (McDermott, 2005, June 6). The City of North Charleston also asked the

developers of the former Navy base properties in its jurisdiction to take steps to preserve

over 50 buildings on the former base that are more than 50 years old and therefore are

historical (Scott and Behre, 2005, December 4). One of these buildings, the old Power House

building, was being considered as a potential office for the City’s Cultural Arts Department

(Wise, 2006, April 22). The Town of Ravenel also moved an historic railroad depot that was

built around 1900 to a town-owned tract where the building will be restored and used for a

museum and centerpiece for an 8-acre park (Fennell, 2006, March 11). Other properties

throughout Charleston County that are individually listed on the registry of historic places

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by the U.S. Department of the Interior are protected from demolition or significant changes,

unless approval from the Department of the Interior and/or the State Historic Preservation

Officer is obtained. These properties in Unincorporated Charleston County are mainly

concentrated in the James Island/John’s Island area (330 structures, 28.2%), on Wadmalaw

Island (167 structures, 14.3%), on Edisto Island (151 structures, 12.9%), and in the

McClellanville area (41 structures, 10.9%) (County of Charleston Comprehensive Plan, 2004).

The County of Charleston Comprehensive Plan (2004) recognizes the importance of

preserving these resources, and makes several recommendations aimed towards achieving

this objective. One structure on John’s Island, the Progressive Club, was preliminarily

selected as a potential candidate for inclusion on the National Register of Histroic Places,

and officers of the Club began an effort to obtain funding to restore the building and re-

establish a community center in the building (Parker, 2006, April 7). In McClellanville, local

residents have made repairs on the Cape Romain Lighthouses to preserve these structures,

and have indicated they again intend to seek grant funds to make additional repairs that are

now needed to these structures (Petersen, 2005, October 23). The Charleston County Parks

and Recreation Commission also secured a grant from the National Park Service battlefield

protection program to study the Folly Beach park locations to find and collect civil war

artifacts, since much of the former battlefield area on Folly Island has changed, due to

erosion-related losses in this area (Behre, 2006, February 16). The Charleston County School

District also has attempted to preserve historic resources in its rehabilitation of a North

Charleston Elementary School, although the original 1922 building could not be maintained

due to earthquake resistant design issues, the original bricks and architectural features of the

building were maintained in the new school building, and additional features regarding

energy conservation and native landscaping were added to the new school (Behre, 2004,

December 19). While the Middleton Place plantation is within Dorchester County limits,

what occurs in the vicinity of this historic structure has an impact on neighboring areas

within Charleston County. In an effort to minimize negative impacts on the historic district

near the plantations, Dorchester County Council decided to study a controversial zoning

ordinance that would create a plantation district near Middleton Plantation, where

development densities would be limited in this portion of their county (Munday, 2005,

December 15, December 16). Efforts at the State level to require local governments to pay

property owners for losses associated with rezonings or historic building preservation

regulations were met with concern by area government officials, since most area local

governments do not have financial resources to pay property owners for losses owners may

associate with regulations to protect adjacent properties from undesirable uses and/or to

preserve historic structures (Behre, 2006, March 7b). The proposed regulatory takings

legislation was expected to have a difficult time making it into law (Behre, 2006, March 7b).

As a result of increased development pressures in the Francis Marion National Forest and

other forested areas, the Governor of the State of South Carolina announced a proposal to set

aside $10 million in its budget to protect timber tracts and preserve them as open space

(Bartelme and Dixon, 2005, December 6). The Governor also asked the U. S. Department of

Agriculture to not build new roads in the Francis Marion National Forest in an attempt to

discourage additional logging and development in the forest (Bartelme, 2006, April 20). The

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South Carolina legislature also introduced bills to allow the State’s Heritage Trust program

to borrow approximately $30 million to buy forest land throughout the State (Bartelme,

2006, January 21). State legislation was passed during 2006 giving the Natural Resources

Department authority to borrow approximately $32 million to buy timberland in South

Carolina for conservation purposes (Bartelme, 2006, March 29). South Carolina also

participated in a ground-breaking program where volunteers collect seeds from native

plants from local roads and plan the seeds in a farm in the Francis Marion National Forest

until they are mature enough for transplantation in forest preserves in the State (Bartelme,

2005, November 25). The State of South Carolina legislature also proposed a bill that would

encourage regional planning for roads and utilities to encourage cooperation between local

governments in land use planning, citing the Francis Marion Forest as an example of an area

where cooperative efforts could avoid future land use conflicts (Behre, 2006, February 16).

Federal and State highway officials also reconsidered plans to retrofit Steed Creek Road

through the Francis Marion National Forest, focusing on lessening the impact of the road

improvements on endangered species and trees in the forest (Bartelme, 2005, December 19).

Charleston County local governments and citizens also took strides towards preserving the

forest areas from mass development during 2005 and 2006. For example, local residents

lodged complaints against a plan by the Central Electric Power Cooperative to run a new

transmission line through the forest, citing concerns for wildlife habitat as a reason for their

opposition (Parker, 2005, December 15). Conservation and rural leaders also voiced

opposition to a plan by the Mt. Pleasant Waterworks to extend sewer lines to an area

surrounded by the Francis Marion National Forest, citing concerns that the availability of

sewer service would expand development near the forest as a reason for their opposition

(Bartelme, 2005, October 18). The Charleston Post and Courier newspaper also published a

series on the Francis Marion National Forest and potential effects of development pressures

on the forest (Bartelme, 2005, October 16, October 17, October 18a, October 18b, October 18c,

October 19; Post and Courier, 2005, October 18, October 19). Recreational uses of the forest,

such as hunting, were also discussed in this series as being adversely affected by

encroaching development, as more homes and sounds associated with these cause animals

to relocate and reduce land area suitable for wildlife and recreational uses (Bartelme, 2006,

April 3). The Town of Mt. Pleasant held a public meeting to discuss limiting future

annexations, sewer lines, and other services that might encourage development near the

Francis Marion Forest as an effort to reduce development pressures on the forest (Bartelme

and Walker, 2005, November 10). Shortly thereafter, local elected officials from

municipalities within Charleston County and the Counties of Charleston and Berkeley also

met with public works officials and the U.S. Forest Service to try to form a memorandum of

agreement to protect areas within and adjacent to the Francis Marion Forest from

development (Dixon, 2005, November 29). There were leaders from 11 cities, towns, and

utilities in attendance (Bartelme, 2005, December 1). The City of Charleston Council ratified

the agreement developed through these meetings and Mayor Riley included preservation of

the Francis Marion National Forest in his annual State of the City address, leaders of Mt.

Pleasant and Berkeley and Charleston counties urged support for the plan, and the Town of

McClellanville was asked to sign on to the plan (Slade, 2006, January 25a, January 25b). The

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Town of Awendaw voiced concerns about the Francis Marion pact limiting its growth

potential, and ultimately its Town Council voted not to sign onto the agreement (Walker,

2005, December 9; Bartelme, 2006, January 5; Bartelme, 2006, January 6). The remaining

parties to the agreement indicated they would continue to working on the pact, and they

remained optimistic that an agreement to preserve the forest would be reached (Bartelme,

2006, January 7). The Nature Conservancy also purchased 100 acres of longleaf forestland

inside the Francis Marion National Forest to preserve the forest areas and to serve as a buffer

for a historic church located in the vicinity (Bartelme, 2006, April 26). These cooperative and

conservation efforts have an aim of minimizing the impact of future development on the

health of the forest, and also limit the growth of the wild fire threat to structures in the

forest.

In contrast, however, the Federal government announced a plan in 2006 to sell 17

parcels in Berkeley County in the Francis Marion National Forest (Bartelme, 2006, February

11), totaling 1,095 acres, as a budget-related measure, which, if approved by Congress,

would be the largest sale of land in the forest since 1905 (Bartelme, 2006, February 15). This

sale, if approved, could ultimately make controlled burns of the forest more difficult, which

could increase the wildfire hazard potential in the Francis Marion forest areas in Charleston

County. In addition, the proceeds from the sale of the Francis Marion National Forest (as

proposed) would be of more benefit to rural schools in Oregon and Washington than to

Charleston County (Daly, 2005, March 5). Local conservation groups voiced opposition to

this sale, in hopes of influencing Congress to oppose the sale (Bartelme, 2006, February 15).

Berkeley County Council was also expected to vote on a resolution rejecting the sale of the

1,095 acres in the Francis Marion National Forest within that County (Post and Courier

Editorial Staff, 2006, February 26). Charleston County Council also passed a resolution

asking the federal government to keep the Francis Marion National Forest intact (Behre,

2006, March 8a). United States Senators also vowed to attempt to stop the sale of national

forest land in 41 states (Daly, 2006, March 1). The South Carolina Native Plant Society

conducted a survey of one of the sites in the Francis Marion Forest targeted for sale, and

counted roughly 100 species of plants typical of quality swamp forest, including mature

longleaf pines that serve to attract red-cockaded woodpeckers, an endangered species

(Bartelme, 2006, March 26). The U. S. Forest Service was expected to receive 0.2 less in

funding under the proposed budget for FY ’07, so increased commercial activity was floated

as a means to raise money (Heilprin, 2006, March 29).

Area governments, for-profit, and non-profit groups have also worked together to

protect environmentally or historically sensitive island areas in Charleston County from

extensive development. For example, Morris Island, a civil war battle site, was purchased

by a private developer in January 2006, and resold to the Trust for Public Landon the

condition that it the island be accessible to the public and never developed (Kropf, 2005,

December 22, December 23; Kropf, 2006, January 13; Behre, 2006, January 24, January 29,

February 2). This effort resulted in the Civil War battlefield on Morris Island being

dropped off the list of the most endangered battlefields as determined by the Civil War

Preservation Trust (Behre, 2006, March 1a). The Coastal Conservation League environmental

advocacy group also began talking with legislators, pushing a study on creating a sand

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bypass to slow or stop erosion of the island, and possibly on Folly Beach, as a part of the

effort to save Morris Island (Petersen, 2006, February 8a). The S.C. Department of Health

and Environmental Control also established a Marsh Island Access stakeholders committee

to discuss new guidelines for permitting bridge access to marsh islands in South Carolina,

including Charleston County, after the previously used guidelines were struck down in a

court case (Hicks, 2005, August 21). After several meetings where representatives of pro-

development interests and environmental conservation groups discussed rules for bridge

access to marsh islands (Hicks, 2005, August 25; Petersen, 2005, August 31) emergency

standards for permitting bridges that restricted the building of bridges to marsh islands

based on the acreage of the island and proximity of the island to the mainland were

implemented (Hicks, 2005, October 17). The DHEC board approved the guidelines which

were forwarded to the State Legislature for final action (Vanegeren, 2006, January 14). The

Chairmen of the House and Senate committees on natural resources and two additional

House committee members took a boat tour out of Rockville to visit several of the local

marsh islands that would be addressed in the proposed legislation governing bridge

construction to these islands (Petersen, 2006, March 7a). A meeting of the House

subcommittee considering this legislation resulted in a stalemate when committee members

were undecided regarding the fate of the rules regarding marsh island construction, but

eventually rules were passed regulating bridges to the marsh islands after the Charleston

and Beaufort legislative delegations pushed for protections of these islands (Jordan, 2006,

March 8; Petersen, 2006, April 16; Petersen, 2006, April 19; Post and Courier Editorial Staff,

2006, April 20). A new non-profit group with an objective to promote environmentally

sensitive development, entitled the Deedee Paschel Barrier Island Trust, also began holding

workshops during 2006 to discuss erosion, urban sprawl and other issues affecting barrier

island communities (Smith, 2006, April 4). As of September 7, 2010, Coastal Science and

Engineering which was hired by the Town of Sullivan’s Island submitted their final plan for

accreted land on Sullivan’s Island (Miller, 2010, September 7). The plan allows the accreted

land on the island’s western end to remain unchanged (Miller, 2010, September 7).

Other island communities with varying degrees of existing development also

addressed development-related issues during 2005. For example, the City of Charleston

formed a committee to look into zoning, roads, parks, schools, utilities, and so forth in the

City limits on John’s Island, since the population of this island could possibly rise as much

as 50% within the next 20 years (Behre, 2005, October 2). Both the City and the County dealt

with development proposals on John’s Island stirring resident concerns regarding density or

design of the development in the latter part of 2005 (Behre, 2005, December 8; Slade, 2005,

December 17). The City of Folly Beach also dealt with resident concerns about development

ordinances and proposed developments during 2005, with height ordinances and

development density in newly annexed areas stirring much discussion in that community

(Behre, 2005, September 25; Behre, 2005, October 12; Walker, 2005, December 6; Post and

Courier, 2005, December 11; Behre, 2005, December 14; Fennell, 2006, January 10). One of

the developers scaled back a proposal to develop on Long Island in Folly Beach in an effort

to garner more community support for one of the proposed projects (Behre, 2006, February

1). Seabrook Island residents also stirred controversy in that community by asking the

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Town to allow them to take their dogs off leash near Captain Sam’s Inlet, which another

group of residents called a critical habitat for shore birds, with the result of the debate being

a census of the beach area for birds being conducted by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service

(Petersen, 2005, December 29). A compromise was ultimately reached between the residents

after a census count for sea birds was conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

(Petersen, 2006, March 1). The Ocean Course golf course on Kiawah Island also revised its

plans to renourish the beach near its 18th hole as a compromise reached with the U.S. Fish

and Wildlife Service to protect the threatened piping plover shore birds (Petersen, 2006,

March 23). Increased development on Daniel Island, in the City of Charleston, also

prompted the Charleston Commissioners of Public Works (aka Charleston Water System) to

award a contract for engineering to extend a sewer tunnel to the island since the existing

wastewater treatment plant on the island is nearing its capacity of 500,000 gallons per day

while Daniel Island is expected to generate as many as 10 million gallons of wastewater per

day as early as 2008 (Slade, 2005, August 24). The Charleston Water System also obtained

permission from City Council to borrow $180 million to finance sewer and water

improvements and repairs to its utility system (Slade, 2006, March 1). A new public school is

also under construction on Daniel Island to address the needs of this growing part of the

City (McGee, 2005, November 23).

Debate and initiatives regarding development regulations in the area have not,

however, been restricted to island communities. The City of Charleston, for example, chose

to restrict the height of new buildings in an area on the Peninsula as supported by the

Preservation Society of Charleston (Slade, 2005, September 28; Post and Courier Staff Report,

2005, October 9). This restriction, however, did not apply to the Marion Square Park area

where an 8 story hotel was approved by the City’s Board of Architectural Review, against

the wishes of the Preservation Society of Charleston (Behre, 2005, December 18). The Town

of Mt. Pleasant also grappled over growth concerns of its residents as its Town Council

debated where water and sewer services should be extended plans for road improvements

in that community, and future annexations (Vanegeren, 2005, October 10; Parker, 2005,

October 24). The Town also held a public forum to obtain public input on ideas for a “’Main

Street’” to be located on 113 acres between Rifle Range Road and Hungry Neck Boulevard

(McDermott, 2006, March 18, p.1), and considered an ordinance that would make it more

difficult for construction to occur around golf courses in five of its neighborhoods (Walker,

2006, April 20). Town and Charleston County also formed a task force to determine the best

future uses of land areas East of the Cooper River (Dixon, 2006, April 21). The James Island

Public Service District heard concerns from residents in its service area regarding the

extension of sewer service into previously unserviced areas on James Island (Haglund, 2006,

February 14). The City of North Charleston also experienced requests from its citizens to

carefully consider development proposals and zoning ordinance changes, such as use or

density changes to control blight, balance of land uses, and the establishment of agricultural

zoning districts (Wise, 2006, January 16a; Wise, 2005, November 25; Wise, 2006, January 16b;

Wise, 2005, December 4). The City of North Charleston experienced more development in

the first nine months of 2005 than it had all of the previous year (Wise, 2005, September 24),

and began looking at Berkeley County as an area for possible future expansion (Wise, 2005,

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November 1). Attempts by the City to annex property in Dorchester County near historic

Middleton Plantation also prompted a great deal of debate and a law suit from the Town of

Summerville regarding the annexation and proposed development for the area (Parks, 2006,

March 6). Plans by Dorchester County to provide extend water and sewer lined under the

Ashley River past the site of this proposed development also spawned additional debate

over the proposed development in this area (Munday, 2006, March 21; Munday, 2006, April

18). As a result of public outcry regarding this decision, the S.C. DHEC Office of Ocean and

Coastal Resources Management scheduled a public hearing where residents could voice

their concerns regarding the application submitted to them for the permit to perform this

work (Munday, 2006y, April 9). The Post and Courier newspaper also editorialized on the

need for Dorchester County to take steps to limit development along the scenic Ashley River

corridor rather than encourage more development in this area (Post and Courier editorial

staff, 2006, April 11b; April 19). Dorchester County’s plans to extend the Glenn McConnell

Parkway to Summerville and beyond through historic areas was also met with concern by

landowners with conservation easements along the historic Ashley River corridor who

sought to preserve these areas from large scale developments (Post and Courier Editorial

Staff, 2006, April 2). Dorchester County appointed a member of their Sales Tax

Transportation Authority to work to raise support for this project despite opposition to the

road extension from Charleston area elected officials (Mun day, 2006, April 14).

Development plans for the Noisette project in North Charleston also were met with

comments from some citizens that they wanted some of the property proposed for

development to be maintained as open space (Wise, 2006, March 25). A North Charleston

non-profit organization also opened a center to assist owners of heirs’ property in

preserving their property by providing information on forming a limited liability

corporation to handle development-related issues with their heirs’ property (Parker, 2005,

December 3). Residents of the Town of Hollywood also spoke out against the proposed

widening of Highway 162 in that community, which resulted in the project being cancelled

by the S. C. Department of Transportation (Parker, 2005, December 18). Hollywood Town

Council also heard citizen concerns regarding a request to rezone land (2005, December 13;

2006, January 24), annexations (Fennell, 2005, December 13) and development proposals in

that community (Parker, 2006, January 22). Hollywood Town Council formally put a

moratorium on new development and postponed pending annexations and zoning changes

after the Charleston Water System notified the towns of limits on sewer capacity in this and

neighboring communities (Fennell, 2006, February 28), and then asked the Charleston Water

System to increase its allotment, which the water authority did with the condition that the

town agree to build or find another treatment plant to handle at least part of its wastewater

by 2015 (Fennell, 2006, March 29). The Town of Hollywood also developed plans for

dividing the Town into five “’development districts’” where developers would be required

to create commercial and recreational sites in the districts and provide green space as a part

of their residential development projects (Fennell, 2006, April 12). The Town of Meggett also

heard concerns from its residents when a developer sought permission to build a dry-stack

marina in that community (Behre, 2005, December 13). Charleston County also had a

rezoning decision regarding planned developments overruled in court, when the Coastal

Conservation League joined a lawsuit to prevent the rezoning (Behre, 2006, February 19).

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The County also held public meetings on proposed amendments to the county’s zoning and

land-use regulations to obtain citizen input on the changes, which were described as a

“’tweaking’” of the regulations as a part of the comprehensive planning process (Behre,

2006, April 10, p. 1). The County also obtained input on proposals to include a heritage

floating zone concept in the development regulations, which drew criticism from many of

those who attended the public meetings (Behre, 2006, April 23, April 26). The Town of

Lincolnville voiced concerns that it is feeling development pressures from neighboring

Summerville as that town continues to grow and expand towards Lincolnville (Munday,

2006, February 14). Summerville also voiced concerns that a lack of regional planning was a

cause for concern during a community growth forum held in that community (Munday,

2006, February 1). Few locations in Charleston County area have been exempt from

pressures of current and future development, as the population in the area continues to

grow.

The local governments within Charleston County are diverse in many ways

concerning the amount of land available for development within their jurisdictional limits.

For example, areas such as the Peninsula part of the City of Charleston and the Towns of

Rockville and Seabrook Island anticipate only limited future development due to the

available land being primarily already built-upon. However, other areas, such as the Daniel

Island part of the City of Charleston, and the Towns of Hollywood and the portions of

Unincorporated Charleston County within the service districts of the St. John’s Fire District

and the St. Paul’s Fire District have ample land available for development, so high levels of

future development are expected in these areas, subject to limitations from the Charleston

County Development Regulations and the Charleston County Comprehensive Plan. Other

local governments, such as the Towns of Kiawah Island, McClellanville, and Meggett,

anticipate moderate levels of future development, since they have some land still available

for future development. Table 4-16 summarizes the anticipated future development trends

for the local governments within the Charleston Region, as provided by the local

government entities participating in the Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan:

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Table 4-16

Jurisdiction

Limited future

development

expected

Moderate levels of

future development

expected

High levels of

future development

expected

Other

Town of Awendaw X

City of Charleston

(Peninsula

area)

(W. Ashley, John's

Island, James Island)

(Daniel Island,

Cainhoy)

Charleston County

(Unincorporated)

Charleston County Comprehensive Plan places

limits on amount of development in rural areas.

Future development trends are also subject to

rate of annexations by municipalities.

Charleston Co. PRC X

Charleston CPW X

Cooper River Parks X

City of Folly Beach X

Town of Hollywood X

Town of Lincolnville X

City of Isle of Palms X

James Island PSD X

Town of Kiawah Island X

Town of McClellanville X

Town of Meggett X

Town of Mt. Pleasant X

Mt. Pleasant Water X

City of N. Charleston X

N. Charleston District X

N. Charleston Sewer

District X

Town of Ravenel

The Town has large areas of undeveloped land

and is anticipating quality of development

rather than quantity of development.

Town of Rockville X

St. Andrews Parks Do not have plans to develop, however, ½¢

sales tax may provide funding for expansion.

St. Andrews PSD X

St. John’s Fire District X

St. Paul’s Fire District

Land available, but restricted by Chas. Co.

Comprehensive Plan & Land Use Development

Regulations.

Town of Seabrook Island X

Town of Sullivan’s Island X

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4.10 – Economic Impact

The impact of a hazard event upon the community, economy, and tax base is directly

dependent upon the severity of the event. A situation such as Hurricane Hugo with a 20

foot storm surge has the potential impact of loss of life, particularly if hospitals are not

accessible due to debris obstructing the transportation arteries or if residents in low lying

areas refuse to evacuate when ordered to do so. Loss of property, utility service, and

personal security also has a direct impact on the ability of the businesses to conduct

commerce. Businesses must be prepared to contend with a reduction in the number of

employees who are able to work, even if their physical facilities are able to continue

operation, if the homes of their employees are severely damaged as a result of a hazard

event.

The effect on the overall economy after a large-scale disaster can be quite dramatic. A large

part of the economy of the Charleston Region depends on tourist dollars. According to the

Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce internet site (1999), approximately 3 million

tourists visited the Charleston Region on an annual basis in 1998. The tourist sector

employed directly or indirectly 40,220 people in the region through service industries such

as hotels, restaurants, retail stores, and tourist site-related services in 1996. By 2003, this

sector employed more than 82,000 people in the Charleston County area (Williams, January

6). South Carolina was growing more tourism related jobs during 2003 than any other state,

according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (Stock, 2005, November 7), with many of these

jobs being in the Charleston County area. The Charleston area also continues to be a draw

for internationally recognized events, such as the Spoleto Festival, annual Renaissance

Weekend (Kropf, 2005, December 28), Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (Stock, 20-06, March

6), the Around Alone sailboat race (Hicks, 2006, February 17), the Cooper River Bridge Run

and Walk (which had a record year for registrants during 2006) (Quick, 2006, March 30), and

the Charleston Regatta (Hicks, 2006, April,8), which further entice tourists to visit the area,

expanding the economic importance of this sector to the area economy. The tourism forecast

for the Charleston area during 2006 was for increased hotel occupancy and average room

rates, and increased attendance at the area’s top attractions, stirred on in part by the

previously mentioned events and new ones such as the Distinctively Charleston Food and

Wine festival, which premiered in 2006 (Stock, 2006, April 1). In the event of a large-scale

natural hazard event where national media attention is drawn to the extent of damage, a

significant percentage of the tourist visits are anticipated to at least temporarily decline. As

an example, after Hurricane Hugo struck Charleston in 1989, attendance at local tourist

attractions sank from a high of 1.5 million in 1988 to 987,000 in 1990 (a 34% decrease)

(Parker, 1994, September 21). Hotel occupancy rates, however, peaked at 71.5%, largely

attributable to Hugo relief workers staying in hotel rooms (Parker, 1994, September 21).

Economically, Hurricane Hugo was not a tremendous long-term drain on the overall

economy of the Charleston County area, however, specific sectors, such as tourism

attractions, did see some effects from this storm (Parker, 1994, September 21). Since the

service sector represents the largest employment sector in the Charleston area (30.4% in 2001

per the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce internet site (2003)), any long-term decline

in tourist visits could have a devastating effect upon the overall economy of the Region.

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Since the historic buildings of the City of Charleston represent one of the major tourist

attractions of the Charleston area, the loss of the historic structures through damages

associated with a hazard event could potentially compound the post event decline in tourist

visits, if the tourists no longer have a unique reason to select Charleston as their tourist

destination. The most likely hazard event to result in this type of catastrophic loss is a major

earthquake. Potential economic effects of a major earthquake are separately addressed in

this plan at the end of this section. A major hurricane strike would also likely result in

catastrophic losses to some historic structures on the Charleston peninsula. The actual

damages experienced in the historic district as a result of Hurricane Hugo in 1989 were

primarily roof damage and flood-related losses, most of which were repaired in a manner

that maintained the historic integrity of the structures. The eye of Hurricane Hugo,

however, went directly over Peninsula Charleston, exposing this area to less severe winds

and storm surge elevations than were experienced in northern portions of Charleston

County. A hurricane of the magnitude of Hurricane Hugo striking south of Peninsula

Charleston in such a manner as to place the peninsula in the worst quadrant of the hurricane

would likely result in greater losses due to flooding and wind-related damages than

Hurricane Hugo generated. The longer the clean-up and repair period after a hazard event

and the greater the extent of the damage to the historic district structures, the more

devastating these types of events are likely to be upon the tourist-related service sector of

the economy.

The Charleston area economy showed signs of slight weakening in 2003 as the war in Iraq

progressed. Specifically, 1,500 jobs were lost during March and April, 2003, mostly in the

tourism-related sector (McDermott, 2003, June 13). The Charleston unemployment rate in

April, 2003 was, however, lower than other parts of the State of South Carolina (3.7% for

Charleston,. 6.1% for the State), largely attributable to the diversity of the Charleston

economy (Williams, 2003, May 31). By the fourth quarter of 2003, however, area businesses

were expected to add another 1,000 jobs (Stock, 2003, September 26). By April, 2004, the

unemployment rate in the Charleston area was expected to hold at 4.1%, barring a natural

disaster or terrorist act (Norton, 2004, April 16). The unemployment rate in Berkeley,

Charleston and Dorchester counties was 5.5% in October, 2005, lower than the rest of South

Carolina which was at 6.9% for the same time period (Stock, 2005, November 23). By

January, 2006 the unemployment rate for South Carolina was 6.2%, which was down from a

7.2% for December, 2005, but the Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester county areas showed

some of the strongest job figures in the State with a 5% unemployment rate (Fossi, 2006,

March 10). A University of South Carolina study predicted the Charleston region would

create 8,000 more jobs during 2006, and lead the State in job growth for the year

(McDermott, 2005, November 22). A Charleston Southern University economist predicted a

4% job growth during 2006 (McDermott, 2005, March 25). This economist also forecasted

that unless gasoline prices go to or exceed $3 per gallon, the Charleston area economy would

remain strong during 2006, particularly in the tourism, real estate, and construction sectors

(McDermott, 2006, January 30). The jobless rate in the Charleston region fell from 5.3%

overall for 2004 to 4.9% overall for 2005, and economists predicted that the area would add

approximately 1,000 new jobs a month during 2006, attributed to local business expansions

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and new companies moving into the area (Fossi, 2006, March 31). The Charleston area was

also ranked 2nd in the South and 9th nation-wide by Entrepreneur magazine as a favorable

location for new businesses, reflecting a boon in small business starts in the area (Norton,

2003, November 5), which may improve the unemployment rate in the area over time.

South Carolina also continued to be ranked as one of the best States in the United States for

small businesses during 2005 as a result of the favorable business environment in the State

(Fossi, 2005, June 2). An increasing percentage of these businesses are owned by

representatives of the growing Hispanic Community in the Charleston area (Munday, 2006,

January 30) and offer services for Hispanic workers, many of whom work in the

construction sector (Munday, 2005, October 2). South Carolina had one of the fastest growth

rates of Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States as indicated in a report released

during 2006, which indicated that there were 660 Hispanic-owned businesses in the

Charleston metropolitan area during 2002, with 20% of these employing workers besides the

owner (Post and Courier Staff and wire reports, 2006, March 22). A University of South

Carolina researcher conducted interviews of 381 Mexican immigrants in South Carolina, and

preliminarily determined that approximately one-third of them work in the construction

sector, 16% work in manufacturing, and 9% work in the restaurant business (A. Parker, 2006,

April 15). Since small businesses are particularly vulnerable to closure after a major natural

hazard event (nationally 30-40% of small businesses do not reopen after a major natural

hazard event), initiatives to prepare small businesses for prompt return to operation post-

event may be worthwhile.

Efforts to expand the business economy in the Charleston region are on-going. For example,

the Town of Mt. Pleasant, as an example, offers incentives through a special business license

category for new businesses that fit their definition of economic-development as a means to

attract businesses to the Town (Walker, 2005a, February 10). The Town also is planning to

build a $1.2 million visitors center near the Arthur Ravenel Bridge to attract more visitors to

the Town (Stock, 2006, February 13). A Rockville business also sought permission during

2005 to build a marina in that community to preserve Rockville’s shrimp trade and lease

space out to boat owners (McDermott, 2005, November 30). The City of Charleston was also

installing a peninsula-wide wireless Internet network (Wi-Fi) during 2005-2006 as a means

to lure relocating businesses to the City (Stock, 2005, August 9; Stock, 2005, December 31).

The system was scheduled to come on line by April, 2006, making Charleston one of only 60

cities in the United States that has public WiFi (Stock, 2006, March 26). A former head of the

Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau also started a web site to provide boaters

traveling on the intracoastal waterway with information on marinas, restaurants, and other

businesses on the East Coast, including Charleston County, that cater to transient boaters, as

a step towards enticing more boaters to become tourists in the area as they travel through on

the intracoastal waterway (Stock, 2006, March 13). The State of South Carolina also

considered budgeting $11.6 million to the Department of Commerce to be used for enticing

companies to locate in the State and other unemployment-reduction related activities (Frank,

2006, January 5). State lawmakers also suggested offering more incentives for moviemakers

to encourage the production of more movies in the State (Frank, 2006, April 7). Other State

initiatives to enhance state-wise employment and earned income include programs to

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encourage clusters of complementary businesses, and creating educational programs to train

highly skilled workers to attract higher-paying companies (Fossi, 2006, April 26). Santee

Cooper, the State-owned utility provider for many of South Carolina’s industrial properties,

also approved a plan to give 32 of the state’s biggest factories a break on their utility bills,

much of which will go to Nucor Corp. in Berkeley County, as an incentive for manufacturers

to not cut employment between 2005 and 2008 (Stock, 2005, December 13). Santee Cooper

also announced it would cut utility rates for an additional 100 wholesale customers for 18

months in 2006 and 2007 in exchange for these industrial customers agreeing not to cut their

payrolls during the time of the discount rate (Stock, 2006, March 28a).

The National terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 in the United States had a short-term

negative effect on the Charleston area tourism-related economy. According to the

Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce internet site (2003), hotel occupancy rates in

Charleston County were 4% less in 2001 than in 2000. Hotel rooms in Charleston County

were also leasing at a rate 1.6% less in 2001 than they were in 2000 (Charleston Metro

Chamber of Commerce internet site, 2003). The number of tourists visiting the area

however rose to 3.9 million visitors in 2000, up 33 % from 1998 levels (Williams, 2001, March

9). The number of visitors to the Charleston area increased again in 2001 to 4.1 million

visitors (Hardin, 2002, March 24). This represents approximately an additional 5% increase

in the number of tourists visiting the area since 2000. The main impact of the terrorist

attacks on the Charleston area tourism economy occurred in the immediate aftermath of the

attacks. For example, the November, 2001 tourist visits were 8% lower than the comparable

time period in 2000 (Williams, 2001, February 12). The local tourism-related industry

experienced a $5 million setback in the months immediately following the terrorist attacks

due to tourists and businesses canceling travel plans (Williams, 2002, September 11). Several

local governments in Charleston County that rely heavily on tourism-related revenues

closely watched to see if these terrorist attacks would have an adverse impact on their

revenues due to a reduction in tourist visits. The City of Isle of Palms Administrator Linda

Tucker, for example, expressed in the Post and Courier newspaper potential concerns that

their accommodations tax revenues may be less in the future as a result of the terrorist acts

(Orr, 2002, February 14). The Town of Kiawah Island Administrator Allison Harvey

expressed similar concerns, particularly since about 42% of their tourism revenue results

from accommodations taxes (Graham, 2002, February 14). As it turned out, however, the

tourism sector of the economy is recovering nicely from the post-event slump, with hotel

occupancy rates expected to improve to 68% during the 2003 calendar year, compared to

62.1 % during 2002 (Williams, 2003, January 6). These projected occupancy rates reflect well

on the tourism-related economy, particularly considering there have been 500 new hotel

rooms added in the area in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s (Williams, 2001, March 19), and

additional rooms were constructed on Kiawah Island. The Charleston-area hotels also fared

better than the national average during 2002 regarding average room rates, with an average

room rate of $109.60 (national average room rate was $83.54) (Stock, 2003, October 6).

Additional new hotel rooms are planned for 2006 and beyond, including but not limited to a

130 room hotel in downtown Daniel Island in the City of Charleston, which will include

13,000 square feet of meeting space and other business meeting-related amenities, if

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proposed plans for the project are accepted by the City (Stock, 2006, April 7). The hurricanes

and tropical storms in 2004 had a detrimental effect on the tourism sector through

September, however, forecasters expected the fourth quarter to show improvement in this

sector, with the overall projections for 2004 being slightly lower than in 2003 regarding room

occupancy and average room rates (Buettner, 2004, October 4). Patriotic tourist destinations,

such as Patriot’s Point in the Town of Mt. Pleasant, also saw an increase in gift shop

revenues since September 11, attributed to an upswing in interest in patriotic items (Orr,

2002, February 14). The estimated economic impact on Charleston County during 2004 of

visitors to the Patriots Point warships and athletic fields was estimated at $49 million by

researchers at the College of Charleston (Stock 2005, September 26). The City of North

Charleston was also negotiating with Cabela’s, a major outdoor outfitters emporium,

regarding a the retailer opening up an outlet in the City, anticipating this to be a tourist

draw to the City of North Charleston (McDermott, 2006, February 17). The City and other

jurisdictions in and near Charleston County also represent the top shopping markets in the

State of South Carolina in terms of shopping center space and occupancy rates (90%) (Fossi,

2006, March 13). Southern Living magazine’s 2005 Readers’ Choice Awards honored

Charleston in multiple categories (Post and Courier, 2006, February 27), which could also

entice more visitors to the Charleston region during 2006. Cruise lines also sailed

approximately 41,000 people out of Charleston Harbor during 2005 and one major cruise

line added an additional ship to its roster of Charleston departures for 2006 (Stock, 2006,

April 18), also contributing to the overall health of the tourism sector in the area. In fact,

according to John Darby, the chairman of The Trident CEO Council, cruise ships are one of

the aspects that connect the Port of Charleston to other aspects of the regional economy,

such as tourism (Darby, 2011, February 22). In addition, the arrival of Southwest Airlines

brought more cruise ship passengers (Darby, 2011, February 22). From 2008 to 2009, the

number of cruise ships serving the Charleston area has nearly doubled (Slade, 2010,

September 15). On September 14, 2010, Charleston City Council approved a plan to develop

a new terminal in Charleston. The new terminal would serve roughly two cruise ships a

week. The new terminal is part of a $25 million State Ports Authority plan to redevelop the

Union Pier Terminal property and to shift cargo traffic north to the Columbus Street

Terminal (Slade, 2010, September 15).

Enhanced security measures for tourism-related businesses, such as cruise ships and water-

based tour operators, that require passenger screening for ships carrying at least 150

passengers, are also expected to have an effect on the tourism-related employment sector,

particularly if smaller maritime businesses choose to close rather than meet security

standards (Arnold, 2003, May 19). The war in Iraq also was reported to have effects in the

Charleston area in the tourism sector. Hotels reported reductions in occupancy and travel

agencies reported reductions in over-seas bookings as a result of the war (McDermott, 2003,

February 20). Economic forecasters predicted Charleston-area attraction attendance to

increase less than 1% in 2003, attributable to the weather and the war in Iraq (Williams, 2003,

July 21). Attraction attendance in 2004 was, however, projected to show a 1.5% gain in 2004

(Stock, 2004, March 29). Economic forecasters predicted that the weak dollar will help

maintain the local tourism economy during 2005, since more foreign travelers will be

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expected to visit Charleston, even though higher gasoline prices may deter regional tourism

to an extent (Stock, 2005, March 17). Attraction attendance was down from the previous

year during 2005, attributed to repeat visitors choosing not to visit attractions on subsequent

visits to the area (Stock. 2005, March 26). Attraction visits were anticipated to end the year at

16.2% fewer visitors than were counted during the peak year of 2002 (Stock, 2005, December

19). The South Carolina Aquarium also expressed concerns about the new Atlanta

Aquarium taking away some of its group business, further eroding attraction attendance

(Post and Courier, 2005, December 12a). Economic forecasters predicted a slight increase in

hotel occupancy rates (up 1 percent to 64%) and increased average daily room hotel rates

(up 13% to $128) during 2006 (McDermott, 2006, January 30). The City of Charleston’s Board

of Architectural Review granted approval for a new 8 story (183 room) hotel at the edge of

Marion Square in a site where an old County library building is currently located (Behre,

2005, December 15), which is an indication of the anticipated continued strength in the

tourism sector in the Charleston area. Tourism experts, however, expressed concern that the

five-day hurricane warning models could adversely affect the tourism sector during active

hurricane seasons if tourists choose to avoid traveling to Charleston between August and

October (Stock, 2005, August 6). They also expressed concerns that attempts at the State

level to reduce property taxes could increase the financial load on tourists, which could

adversely affect the tourism sector in the State of South Carolina (Stock, 2006, February 9).

State hospitality leaders also expressed concern that State proposals to divert

accommodations tax revenues away from tourism-promotion and towards expenses for

police, firefighting and EMS services could result in fewer new tourists coming to the State

(Stock, 2006, February 20). A tourism consultant hired by the S.C. Competitiveness Council

also commented that South Carolina should allocated more resources towards tourism

advertising (S.C. spent $4 million on tourism advertising compared to $50 million spent by

Ireland, a country with approximately the same size and same population as South

Carolina) (Stock, 2006, February 13). The Governor of South Carolina commended the

hospitality sector during his address at the 2006 Governor’s Conference on Tourism and

Travel for adding jobs faster in South Carolina than in any other Southeastern State,

highlighting the importance of this sector to the entire State (Stock, 2006, February 8).

According to the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce internet site (2003), the second

largest employment sector in the Charleston Region is the trade sector (24.5 %). The

shipping port plays a critical role in this sector (in 1998, approximately 12.6 million tons of

goods were shipped through the Charleston Port, which represented approximately 1.2

million “twenty-foot equivalent units” (TEU’s)). Any hazard event which even temporarily

disables the shipping port has the potential to also have a devastating effect upon the

economy of the region. Obstruction of major traffic arteries or loss of bridges for accessing

the shipping port would also be detrimental to the ability of the port to service its customers.

In the event of a long term loss of use of or access to the shipping port, the loss of business

could be permanent, as current port customers may seek out competitors to the Charleston

port and possibly remain with those competitors even after the Charleston port has been

returned to normal operation. The loss of employment such a series of events could cause in

the Charleston Region could be far reaching, since trucking companies, importers,

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longshoremen, and companies providing support services to these entities could all be

affected by the loss of shipping port business. To illustrate, the Charleston port experienced

what appears to be long-term loss of some business to Savannah, GA during 2001-2002,

when three major shipping lines diverted some of their ships to the Savannah port

(McDermott, 2002, April 1). Another major shipping line moved its shipping operations to

Savannah during 2005, highlighting the continuing competition between these ports (Wise,

2005, May 10). Any event that resulted in a loss of use of the port for an extended time

period would be expected to similarly create a loss of business to the Savannah port. (The

Savannah port continues to grow quickly and is close in ranking in terms of port activity to

the Charleston port, therefore, any loss of business to this port risks Charleston losing its

ranking as the 4th busiest shipping container port in the United States (Menchaca, 2003, June

26)). The Savannah port continued to keep pace with the Charleston port through

December, 2004, breaking its own records for container shipping and further placing itself in

position to compete with the Charleston port (Wise, 2004, December 8). The State of North

Carolina also announced plans during early 2006 to purchase land to construct a port that

would rival the Port of Charleston in size, and could be in operation in 8 to 10 years

(McDermott, 2006, January 7), which would be additional competition for business with the

Charleston port. In an attempt to enhance the competitiveness of the Charleston port,

changes were considered by the S.C. State legislature to provide similar tax incentives to

increase international trade to those currently offered by Georgia, North Carolina and

Virginia (Wise, 2004, December 8), which were ultimately passed in June, 2005 (Wise, 2005,

June). This incentive was expected to benefit companies such as BMW that were expected to

increase their shipments through the Port of Charleston up to 30% during fiscal year 2005

(Wise, 2005, July 15). On the other hand, the logistics involved in storing and handling more

freight could create some issues for the Port in the future (Wise, 2005, May 30). Potential

issues regarding the logistics of storing increased volumes of cargo at the Port of Charleston

led at least one private company to make plans for an inland port located in Orangeburg

County to handle freight transported from the Port of Charleston to its holding areas until

the freight can be delivered to its ultimate destination (McDermott, 2006, January 19). Efforts

by the South Carolina State Ports Authority to expand its operations into North Charleston

are also aimed at enabling the port to handle the larger volumes of freight and remain

competitive (Wise, 2005, March 31; Wise, 2005, May 13; Parks, 2005, August 3; McDermott,

2005, October 18; Wise, 2005, November 6; McDermott, 2005, November 8; Post and Courier,

2005, November 14; Post and Courier Staff Report, 2005, November 17; McDermott and

Vanegeren, 2005, November 18; Post and Courier, 2005, December 12b; Parks, 2005,

December 16; McDermott, 2006, January 18). The permit application for the new port

terminal in North Charleston was open for public comment during early 2006 (Vanegeren,

2006, March 19), public hearings were held to obtain input into the port and its proposed

traffic improvements (Vanegeren, 2006, March 31), and SPA showed federal regulators its

plans to mitigate adverse effects of its proposed $700 million expansion to the port (Post and

Courier, 2006, April 24). The decision on the permit application was not expected to be

delivered until November, 2006, pending completion of the final environmental impact

statement on the new port access road (McDermott, 2006, March 29). A February 22, 2011

Post and Courier article discussed the two proposed rail plans to serve a new shipping

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terminal at the former Navy base. Residents were asking for an independent study to

determine which plan is better suited for the North Charleston area (Kropf, 2011, February

22). On Tuesday March 2, 2010, Gina McCarthy, the EPA's assistant administrator for the

Office of Air and Radiation and EPA acting regional administrator, Stanley Meiburg, met in

Mt. Pleasant to honor the South Carolina State Ports Authority for retrofitting cargo

handling and other port diesel equipment to decrease pollution (Associated Press, 2010,

March 2).

According to the Post and Courier, the container volume at the Port of Charleston hit

its highest volume for its first quarter of its 2011 financial year (Bird, 2010, October 20).

Shipments were up 18 percent between July and September 2010 when compared to last

year (Bird, 2010, October 20). The growth is credited to refrigerated cargo and agricultural

produce as well as two new Asia services (Bird, 2010, October 20). However, port officials

were cautious in explaining that the pace of growth is poised to slow down (Bird, 2010,

October 20). On September 21, 2010, the South Carolina State Ports Authority board voted to

spend $17.3 million to replace the information-technology system that terminals have used

for 30 years (McDermott, 2010, September 22). The board also approved a contract for up to

$8.35 million with Zebra Enterprise Solutions, and the SPA will spend up to $8.95 million on

other project needs (McDermott, 2010, September 22). The new system will allow customers

to keep track of their shipments and reduce turn times at the gates for truckers (McDermott,

2010, September 22). According to the Post and Courier, the South Carolina State Port

Authority completed a survey that showed that 10 percent of the trucks that serve the Port

of Charleston on a weekly basis pre-dated 1994 (Bird, 2010, December 18). The SPA planned

to work with the Coalition for Responsible Transportation and the Environmental Defense

Fund to replace the remaining outdated trucks (Bird, 2010, December 18). Program ideas

such as incentives, low interest loans, or new leases could be used to replace or retrofit pre-

1994 trucks (Bird, 2010, December 18).

Harbor deepening projects are crucial to economic development of the Southeast and

the nation as a whole. According to the Post and Courier, 90 percent of U.S. global trade

flows by water carriage (Brinson, 2011, February 28). In addition, on October 18, 2010, the

State Ports Authority chief Jim Newsome called the Panama Canal expansion a “3 million

container opportunity” for Charleston (Bird, 2010, October 18). The completion of the

deepening of the Panama Canal in 2014 will allow larger ships pass through which require

deeper ports to operate in. On November 16, 2010, the United States Army Corp put its

support behind the deepening of Charleston’s rival port, the Port of Savannah, from 42 feet

to 48 feet (Henry, 2010, November 17). The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers stated that

acquiring land and other steps could compensate the potential environmental impacts

(Henry, 2010, November 17). One protective step suggested would be to add land to the

Savannah National Wildlife Refuge (Henry, 2010, November 17). However, the Savannah

harbor deepening project is being challenged by the state of South Carolina due to its

possible environmental impact (Bird, 2011). The expansion of the port could affect 1000 acres

of wetlands (Bird, 2011, January 5). In addition, according to Savannah’s director of water

resources, Bob Scalan, the deepening would flush saltwater into the river which would

cause a spike in chlorides which would lead to more corrosive water (Associated Press, 2011,

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February). The corrosiveness would cause higher levels of lead and copper in pipes

(Associated Press, 2011, February). Also, the Army Corp of Engineers estimated that it

would cost $40 million to move the water intake plant on the Savannah River upstream

(Associated Press, 2011, February). On January 25, 2011, a resolution by the Georgia Port

Authority expressed support for both the deepening of the Ports of Charleston and

Savannah (Bynum, 2011, January 25). However, Charleston Mayor Joe Riley and South

Carolina’s port chief visited Washington to convince officials that deepening Charleston’s

port is cheaper and less environmentally damaging than other southern ports like Savannah

(Bynum, 2011, January 25). As of February 15, 2011, the $400,000 needed to study the

deepening of the Port of Charleston was not approved in federal budget (Bird, 2011,

February 15). The Post and Courier reported that proponents are hopeful that the Army

Corp of Engineers will find a “work plan” that includes funding for the project (Bird, 2011,

February 15). On February 18, 2011 the Post and Courier reported that the planned shared

shipping terminal between Georgia and South Carolina, the Jasper Port, has been put on

hold (Bird, 2011, February 19). This came after a letter from South Carolina’s Bill Stern stated

that he could not spend any more money until Georgia figures out its controversial

Savannah Harbor extension project first (Bird, 2011, February 19). Georgia Ports Authority

Executive Director Curtis Foltz claimed to be disappointed with the letter (Bird, 2011,

February 19).On February 24, 2011, at a meeting with the Augusta Metro Chamber of

Commerce, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal stated that he wanted both states to work

together on harbor deepening projects and included plans for water conservation

(Associated Press, 2011, February 24).

Tough new security standards required for shipping ports post-September 11, 2001

have placed additional demands on the port (Menchaca, 2002, November 15). While the

port saw progressive increases in the number of TEU’s transported through the port

between 1998 and 2000 (a 29.5% increase over this time period), a 6.5% decrease in TEU’s

transported occurred between 2000 and 2001 (Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce

Internet Site, 2003). Forecasts for port activity for the 2002 calendar year indicated that an

additional 7.8% decline in TEU’s transported were expected (Williams, 2001, October 1).

While numerous factors such as the global economy and uncertainties regarding port

expansion contributed to this decline in port activity (Williams, 2002, July 7; McDermott,

2002, April 1), the enhanced security measures also increase the time needed to process

shipping containers, potentially reducing the number of TEU’s that can pass through the

port on an annual basis. Economic forecasters, however, predicted port activity in 2003 to

increase almost 10% from 2002 levels (expected to move 450,000 TEU’s during 2003)

(Williams, 2003, July 21). Part of this increase was expected based upon plans of two Asian

shipping companies to increase their traffic through the Charleston port (Simmons, 2003,

June 25). This increase in activity continued through 2004, as the port experienced a 16%

increase in container volume between July and September, 2004 compared to the same time

period in 2003 (Menchaca and Wise, 2004, October 20). The port finished 2004 having moved

a record-breaking number of shipping containers on and off the docks (1.9 million

containers were shipped in 2004, an increase from 1.7 million in 2003, and 1.6 million in 2002

(Wise, 2005, January 31). This increase was attributed to growing trade and better port

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productivity, since the North Charleston Terminal and the Wando-Welch terminal in Mount

Pleasant installed a new container-management system during 2004 (Wise, 2005, January

31). The container volume processed through the Port of Charleston hit a record for the fiscal

year ending June 30, 2005, showing a 14% increase over 2003 levels, and exceeding container

volume handled by either the Virginia Port Authority or the Port of Savannah (McDermott,

2005, August 9). European customers represented a share of this growth, with port trade

with Europe rising 6% during 2004-2005 (Post and Courier, 2005, December 5). As an

illustration, German automaker BMW shipped the 1 millionth vehicle out of the Port of

Charleston in October, 2005 (Post and Courier, 2005, October 17). The G-8 Summit held

during 2005 was also expected to increase trade with African nations, which could also

increase the volume of freight handled at the Charleston Port. An export program with the

Chilean government also entered into by the S.C. Department of Commerce to smooth the

trade process for U. S. exporters to this country (Wise, 2005, Mar. 21), the result of which

could also be increased freight volume through the Port of Charleston. The importance of

the port to the area economy continues to increase as the activity levels at the port increase,

making protection of the port from hazard-related losses an even more important objective.

Plans by the State Ports Authority to collect a security fee from every ship that stops in

South Carolina to pay for enhanced security measures were put on hold after shipping

companies complained the fee would be too costly to their businesses, however, the fee is

still under study by the SPA (Kropf, 2004, March 1).

Local trucking companies have also expanded their security initiatives to minimize the

possibility of a terrorist attack with a tractor-trailer (Petersen, 2003, March 12). Truckers in

the Charleston area have also formed a Charleston Area Truck Safety Team to run patrols to

improve highway safety and improve the perception of truck drivers (Petersen, 2003, March

12). (The Charleston County Sheriff’s Department also set up a commercial vehicle

enforcement unit in 2003 to patrol the roads for commercial drivers who violate rules of the

road (Smith, 2004, September 7). The local trucking industry was indirectly affected by

Hurricane Katrina and the other storms striking the Gulf Coast of the United States during

2005, since fuel cost increases attributed to the storm caused financial hardship on the local

independent truckers (Parks, 2005, August 25). CSX Transportation, the largest freight train

service to the Port of Charleston, had to stop its Northeast to Southeast service on April 12,

2006 for roughly 24 hours due to structural problems being identified on this line during a

routine inspection (Haglund, 2006, April 13; Vanegeren, 2006, April 14). Passenger freight

train service between the Northeast and South through Charleston was also stopped, and

replaced with bus transportation around the affected bridge, for a few days while repairs

were made (Post and Courier Staff Report, 2006, April 15). Similar losses of use of bridges

along this route as a result if a major earthquake or other hazard event could also stop

transportation of freight by train out of the port until the routes could be repaired. Several

local businesses have also developed new technologies to assist in enhancing expedient

shipping through the port while maintaining security protections. Specifically, a local

manufacturer of a new locking and sensor device to reveal the contents of closed shipping

containers has seen rapid growth in its business since new security requirements for ports

have been implemented (Menchaca, 2003, August 7). Safe Ports, a port security company,

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also announced plans to move its operations from Washington, D.C. to Charleston, citing the

port as one of the reasons for its move (Wise, 2005, June 13). A local strategy and technology

consulting company has also seen rapid growth as ports strive to enhance their security

(Robinson, 2004, July 23). Local customs brokering firms have also experienced an in-flux of

business as shipping companies seek ways to comply with enhanced security requirements

(Beuttner, 2003, December 29). The port was also sited as a major factor in a specialty

papermaker deciding to move its headquarters and distribution center to Charleston during

2003 (McDermott, 2003, June 24).

At the national level, plans to allow Dubai-based DP World’s port operation to take over

operations at several United States ports raised security-related questions that indirectly

relate to port debates in Charleston. Jasper County proposed to develop a privately funded

$500 million shipping terminal on the Savannah River that was stopped by the South

Carolina State Port Authority (SPA), which took the position it had exclusive right to control

port development in South Carolina (McDermott, 2005, September 15). The South Carolina

Supreme court heard arguments in the lawsuit surrounding this issue in September, 2005

(Frank, 2005, September 21), and ruled in April, 2006 that the SPA had greater power to

condemn property for ports than does a local government (McDermott, 2006, April 4). This

decision was editorialized to be likely to stop Jasper County from building a privately-run

port, but to also potentially create issues with the State of Georgia regarding the sale of the

subject property that is currently owned by that State (Post and Courier Editorial Staff, 2006,

April 5). The SPA filed a condemnation for the Jasper County property in question in this

lawsuit in April, 2006, to acquire the land for a new steamship terminal (McDermott, 2006,

April 13; Post and Courier, 2006, April 17), and asked the South Carolina Supreme Court to

abandon its plans to condemn this property citing interference with the SPA’s efforts to take

ownership of the property as the reason for the lawsuit (McDermott, 2006, April 19). The

private company that was seeking to operate the Jasper County port has a joint venture with

DP World (Posts and Courier, 2006, February 26), the company the Federal government

proposed to allow to run ports in New York, New Jersey, Baltimore, New Orleans, Miami

and Philadelphia (Bridis, 2006, February 22) until Congress and DP World took steps to stall

the deal pending further review (Krane, 2006, February 23; Sidoti, 2006, February 24; Bridis,

2006, February 27). The national concern with the DP World port take-over was more one of

security with a foreign government-owned company in charge of port operations rather

than one of competition, which was the SPA’s original issue with the other ports proposed

for South Carolina (Associated Press, 2006, February 21; McDermott, 2006, February 25;

Bridis, 2996, February 26; Sidoti, 2006, February 28; Sidoti, 2006, March 1). However, in light

of the security questions raised at the national level regarding the proposed Dubai World

deal, the Post and Courier again editorially praised the SPA for its stance against allowing

private firms to exclusively operate ports in South Carolina (Post and Courier Editorial Staff,

2006, February 22). A second proposal for a private shipping terminal to be run out of North

Charleston was also stopped by the SPA (McDermott, 2006, February 15). This decision was

heralded as a positive step in a local newspaper editorial (Post and Courier Editorial Staff,

2005, August 19). The SPA has, however, begun to soften its position to consider public-

private partnerships as a possibility for port operations in the State, which could ultimately

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result in arrangements, which could again raise security-related issues for the port

(McDermott, 2006, February 22), although local shipping executives expressed that they

were not concerned about national security regarding the proposed DP World port

arrangements with New York and the other ports, since security would not be controlled by

DP World under the proposed agreements (McDermott, 2006, February 26). The

Department of Homeland Security released a study of 6 major U.S. ports that used satellites

to monitor 20,000 cargo containers arriving from Europe, Asia and the Middle East as a part

of its defense of the DP World deal that cited safety problems at ports in the U.S. as well as

foreign ports (Bridis, 2006, march 12). During a luncheon sponsored by the Charleston-based

Free Enterprise Foundation, a top-ranking official of the U.S. Department of Transportation

commented that he was pleased with the controversy surrounding the DP World port

arrangement, since this brought public attention to the global trade industry and how a

container port operates (McDermott, 2006, March 2). The attention garnered by this port

deal also prompted more investigations into other foreign investments in military and

security-related businesses in the United States (Sidoti, 2006, March 3). The United States

Congress also called for an overhaul to the current process of reviewing foreign acquisitions

of companies in the United States as a result of the DP World arrangement (Yen, 2006,

March 6). Although the legal challenges initially mounted to prevent DP World from taking

over management of U.S. port operations were unsuccessful (Wardell, 2006, March 3 and

March 7), DP World decided to abandon its plans to manage the ports and transfer the

operations of the ports to a U.S.-based operation (Associated Press, 2006, March 9; Sidoti,

2006, March 10). [In December, 2006, Dubai Ports World reached an agreement to sell its

U.S. port operations to an American company (Post and Courier Editorial Staff, 2006,

December 15), but the deal was potentially jeopardized by demands of the New York and

New Jersey Ports authorities for $84 million in fees (Barrett, 2007, February 16) .] Congress,

however, continued its efforts to draft legislation to require congressional oversight of

foreign business acquisitions in the United States for security reasons (Sidoti, 2006, March 9;

Weisman, 2006, March 11; Aversam 2006, March 15).

The manufacturing sector represents 8.2 % of the total employment within the Charleston

Region (Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce internet site, 2003). This sector is the only

sector in the Charleston area that experienced a decline in employment between 1998 and

2001 (a 3.2% decline). It is also the sector that experienced the largest decline in employment

between 2000 and 2001 (a 5.3% decline) (Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce internet

site, 2003). While the global economy is a likely root cause for the declines in this sector, the

terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 are also likely contributors to losses experienced

across the United States in the manufacturing sector. This is another sector which could be

significantly hampered by a large-scale hazard event. This sector has to potentially deal

with damages which may be incurred at physical facilities, or the loss of utility service to the

facility which could result in a business interruption. To illustrate, Hurricane Hugo knocked

down power lines to the Alumax Mount Holly Plant. This resulted in product setting in

process containers that had to be manually chipped clean. The plant could not reopen for 68

days, and it cost nearly $30 million to restart the plant (Parker, 1994, September 21). Given

the current global economic climate, businesses may opt to shut down operations rather

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than incur this type of expense to be able to reopen damaged facilities. This is particularly

possible for businesses that are not adequately insured for property damage and business

interruption. In addition, the temporary or permanent loss of skilled employees (as a result

of injury/death or damage to their residences) generally required to operate many of the

manufacturing facilities within the Charleston Region could hamper even those facilities

which emerge from a hazard event relatively unscathed in terms of physical damages. The

training of these employees is generally a long-term process, and replacement employees are

often difficult to find on a short-term notice within this sector. Following are the largest

manufacturing employers in the Charleston County area and their number of full time

employees (Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Internet Site, 2003 - data as of June,

2001):

Westvaco Corporation 2,205 employees

(paper, packaging, chemicals, lumber)

Robert Bosch Corporation 1,704 employees

(fuel injection & braking systems)

Cummins Engine Divisions & Joint Ventures 939 employees

(automotive products)

Nucor Steel 760 employees

(steel roll and beam manufacturing):

Detyen’s Shipyard 700 employees

(boat building and repair)

Bayer Corporation 670 employees

(dyes, pigments, fibers, chemicals)

Alcoa Mt. Holly 623 employees

(primary and alloyed aluminum ingots)

Williams Technologies 608 employees

(remanufacture automotive transmissions)

The loss of any of these employers as a result of damages incurred through a hazard event

would be a major loss to the area economy. In addition to the existing manufacturing

facilities in the region, several new major manufacturing entities have decided to set up

operations in the Charleston region (Voigt-Alenia aircraft assembly (Post and Courier, 2006,

January 20), DaimlerChryslerAG (McDermott, 2005, November 29), Benefitfocus.com, Inc

(McDermott, 2005, December 19). The new Voigt-Alena plant is anticipated to employ 650

workers (Post and Courier, 2006, January 30), the DaimlerChrylser plant 200 workers

(McDermott, 2005, November 29), and the Benefitfocus.com plant 230 employees

(McDermott, 2005, December 19). Others, for example, GMAS, a military aircraft

manufacturer, are considering Charleston as a potential site for a future manufacturing

facility (McDermott, 2006, March 25). Other corporations, for example, MAHA, a multi-

national manufacturer of safety-related products for commercial vehicles, opened its U. S.

operations headquarters in Mt. Pleasant during 2006 (Parker, 2006, March 29). Weiler North

American Corporation, a German manufacturer of precision lathes, also set up a sales and

distribution center in Mt. Pleasant during 2006 (J. Parker, 2006, April 15). American

LaFrance also made plans to construct a new manufacturing plant in the Charleston Region

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to have a location for its emergency vehicle manufacturing after the company relocates from

their current location in mid-2007 (McDermott, 2006, April 14). Hazard events most likely to

result in extensive damages, through both physical damages to facilities and business

interruption, are those that may result in a loss of electric service (high wind events,

thunderstorms, tornadoes, or ice storms), and earthquakes. With the exception of the

shipyard, which is by necessity located in a potential flood area, these major manufacturing

facilities are located in more in-land areas where the direct effects of a hurricane in terms of

flood and wind speeds are anticipated to be lower. Loss of electric service that is often

associated with hurricanes is, however, possible for any of these facilities. These facilities

are also potentially vulnerable to direct property losses associated with earthquakes,

localized floods, or tornadoes. The potential economic effects of an earthquake upon the

Charleston area are specifically addressed in this plan at the end of this section. Since

tornado strike paths and thunderstorm-related paths are essentially random, the economic

losses to this sector as a result of a tornado or thunderstorm are difficult to project. It is,

however, unlikely that a tornado would strike more than one of these manufacturing

facilities at a time since they are not located in close proximity to one another.

Thunderstorms by nature are possible for any of these facilities, and could potentially cause

damages to multiple facilities at a time since these storms generally cover a much larger

area. These damages are, however, typically short term and less severe than those associated

with hurricanes or tornadoes. The war in Iraq has also created an economic impact on the

manufacturing sector. One major manufacturer reported a cost estimated to be $10,000 per

day, when its ships had to anchored at sea as the military loaded its vessels bound for the

war theater, since the Coast Guard would not allow other ships to moor in the vicinity while

military cargo was being loaded, for security reasons (Menchaca, 2003, March 18).

According to the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce internet site (2003), the

transportation/communications/utility sector represents 5.7 % of the total employment of

the Charleston Region. This sector, however, has a critical role in post-hazard event

recovery since restoration of utility service and highway access are crucial elements to all of

the other sectors of the economy. As an illustration, in South Carolina over 750,000 residents

were left without power after Hurricane Hugo in 1989. Two weeks after the storm had

passed through, 100,000 customers were still without power (FEMA Region IV, 2002). If this

sector is not equipped to restore services in an expedient manner, the local economy is likely

to suffer dramatically. To illustrate, in Greenville, SC when a major ice storm knocked out

power to 700,000 customers, small businesses in particular experienced sales losses that were

difficult to recover (Associated Press, 2005, December 22b). The expenses incurred by this

sector in restoring utility services (if those services are not protected from hazards) can have

a damaging effect upon the profits of this sector, which in turn can also affect the overall

economy. Increased operating costs brought about by fuel shortages attributed in part to

Hurricane Katrina during 2005 coupled with increased demand due to the hotter than usual

summer of 2005 also had an effect on the utility sector, prompting increases in utility costs to

customers in Charleston County (Stock and Peterson, 2005, August 31;Stock, 2005,

September 24; Hebert, 2005, October 12; Stock, 2005, November 20). At the national level

Congress considered allowing oil drilling in coastal waters currently off-limits to reduce

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dependence on oil from the Gulf Coast region and foreign countries (Hebert, 2005, October

27). One of South Carolina’s Senators sponsored a bill that would encourage new refinery

construction, which prompted a S.C. State representative to file a bill to study whether a

refinery would be feasible on the South Carolina coast (Associated Press, 2005, October 17).

One of South Carolina’s House Representatives also sponsored a bill that would have

authorized offshore drilling for oil and natural gas off of the Atlantic coast, but the Senate

originally considered a modified version that would have restricted the offshore drilling to

expanded areas in the Gulf of Mexico, but the compromise bill to reconcile both of these bills

was ultimately withdrawn from consideration by the House leadership, so no action on this

issue was taken during 2006, however, it was expected that this issue could be raised again

during the 2007 Congressional session since there are so many interests that want to see the

offshore oil field areas expanded (Hebert, 2006, May 19; Petersen, 2006, June 23; Hebert,

2006, July 13; Post and Courier Staff and wire reports, 2006, August 2; Petersen, 2006,

August 7, September 6, and December 6b). The Governor of South Carolina, however,

expressed concerns that oil drilling operations off the coast of South Carolina could damage

the number one industry in the state (tourism) and suggested that exploring for alternate

forms of energy would be a better strategy than opening up offshore drilling in this State

(Petersen, 2006, April 22; Post and Courier Editorial Staff, 2006, May 17, July 11 and October

12). The Charleston Post and Courier also further editorialized regarding the potential

effects of offshore drilling on tourism in the Charleston area, urging for a rejection of the

bills authorizing the drilling by our Congressional representatives and the financial

incentives included in the bill (Post and Courier Editorial Staff, 2006, May 23 and June 28b).

The federal government also relaxed the requirements for environmental reviews of some

oil drilling applications to relieve oil shortages in the United States (Heilprin, 2005, October

19). The U. S. House of Representatives also voted to open up the refuge on Alaska’s North

Slope to oil drilling (Hebert, 2006, May 26), but the Senate did not pass comparable

legislation during 2006. As of April 20, 2010, seven companies have applied for permits to

look for oil off the coast of South Carolina (Peterson, 2010, April 20). These companies would

use seismic blasts from detonated compressed air guns to determine where possible oil

could be on the ocean floor (Peterson, 2010, April 20). However, environmentalists are

concerned over possible environmental impacts. Two public hearing were conducted to

discuss the issue (Peterson, 2010, April 20). Two of the Charleston area major employers are

utility providers, namely Santee Cooper (1,640 employees in June, 2001 – a state-owned

utility company) and SC Electric and Gas Company (1,000 employees in June, 2001 – a

private company) (Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Internet Site, 2003). During

2005, SCANA, the parent company for S.C. Electric and Gas Company sought federal

approval to merge the South Carolina Pipeline Corporation and SCG Pipeline Inc. into one

company that would require SCE&G to purchase gas directly from third-party suppliers,

rather than its sister company, which could result in higher operating expenses for this

utility (Stock, 2006, March 1). SCANA (SCE& G parent company) and Santee Cooper also

filed letters of intent with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in December, 2005 indicating

they were taking steps to apply for permits to construct nuclear power plants (Post and

Courier, 2005, December 19), joining their counterparts in the electrical utility industry in

seeking to benefit from federal incentives to construct nuclear power facilities (Dalesio, 2006,

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January 17). These incentives are a primary reason utilities are again considering nuclear

power facilities, since there are issues concerning the safety of nuclear waste storage and

disposal, security against terrorism, and regulatory uncertainty with nuclear power plants

(Stock, 2006, April 3). [With funding to complete the planned long term nuclear waste

storage facility at Yucca Mountain, NV being proposed for cutting by the U.S. Senate during

2006, the storage and security of nuclear waste issue will continue to be an important

consideration for current and future nuclear power plants (Post and Courier Editorial Staff,

2006, November 28). The Federal government also debated funding a Global Nuclear

Energy Partnership, which would conduct research into reprocessing nuclear fuel in lieu of

disposing of it, during 2006 (Hebert, 2006, May 25). In the interim, without a secure waste

depository, nuclear wastes will continue to be stored at defense locations (such as S.C.’s

Savannah River site) or nuclear power reactor locations (Post and Courier Editorial Staff,

2006, December 30). The Charleston Port was also being considered during 2008 as the entry

point for radioactive wastes from Italy being shipped to the United States for disposal in

South Carolina (Bartelme, 2008, June 12)]. Santee Cooper also announced it will be issuing

bonds to generate revenues for constructing a new nuclear power plant (Stock, 2006, January

7). Santee Cooper also unveiled a $2.5 billion building plan during early 2006, which in

addition to 2 nuclear power plants would include constructing a natural gas powered

turbine and coal-burning plant in 2011 and 2014 respectively (these plants would be located

in Florence or Jasper Counties) (Stock, 2006, March 28b; Associated Press, 2006, April 23).

SCE&G expected to spend $125 million over 3 years attempting to obtain federal approval

for its planned nuclear power plant (Stock, 2006, April 3b). Santee Cooper did not expect

EPA clean air rules slated to remain in place, despite federal efforts to relax the standards, to

have an effect on its power plants, however, SCE&G could not say whether the rules would

have an effect on their operations (Post and Courier Staff and wire reports, 2006, March 18).

Revenue losses or expenses significant enough to result in reductions in force by these

employers could also adversely affect the local economy.

On July 2, 2010, Post and Courier discussed the new water assessment and how it will make

Waterworks’ customers’ bills to go up by $3 a month. This increase is used to offset the

moving of water and sewer lines for the widening of 10 miles U.S. Highway 17 from four to

six lanes (Findlay, 2010, July 2). Waterworks would be hit with 70 percent of the cost of

moving the water and sewer lines (Findlay, 2010, July 2).

On August 28, 2010, the Post and Courier recapped a debate in Charleston County as to

whether to build the nation’s first garbage “gasification” system (Slade, 2010, August 28).

Opponents have questioned whether the technology was just another form of incineration

(Slade, 2010, August 28). On November 11, 2010, the Charleston City council approved up to

$155 million Charleston Water System (Post and Courier, 2010, November 11). According to

the Post and Courier, “Some of the borrowing is actually a refinancing of existing debt that

will save Charleston Water System about $4 million in interest charges, while around two-

thirds of the debt will finance new projects (Post and Courier, 2010, November 11).” One of

the largest of the projects is the replacement of the West Ashley Sewer Tunnel (Post and

Courier, 2010, November 11).

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There were also approximately 794,000 air enplanements and 799,000 air

deplanements at the Charleston International Airport during 2001 according to the

Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce internet site (2003). The year 2000 was a banner

year for air enplanements in Charleston, with over 833,000 occurring. In 2001, however, this

number had decreased by 4.6%. (Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce internet site,

2003). Air deplanements similarly saw an increase in 2000 to approximately 845,000, and a

drop off of 5.3% in 2001 (Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce internet site, 2003). Air

traffic into and out of Charleston decreased during this time period, partly as a result of

passengers opting not to fly in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist hijackings

(McDermott, 2002, April 1). Projections for 2003, however, expected that the airport to see a

slight increase in air passengers from 2001 levels (Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce

internet site, 2003). The Charleston airport showed confidence in enhanced air traffic in

2003, when it started constructing a new parking garage at the airport (McDermott, 2003,

June 15), which was in full operation by 2006 (Stock, 2006, March 24). Approximately

2,000,000 passengers took off or landed at the Charleston terminal during 2005, which was

375,000 more than in 2003 (Stock, 2006, March 24). Three air carriers serving the Charleston

International Airport (Northwest, Delta, and Independence Air), however, filed for

bankruptcy during 2005, with Independence Air eventually ceasing operations entirely on

January 5, 2005, after talks with Richard Branson and Mesa Air Group, Inc. did not result in

take-over agreements (McDermott, 2005, September 15; Stock, 2005, November 8; Stock,

2005, November 21; Stock, 2005, December 26; McDermott and Stock, 2005, December 30;

Stock, 2006, January 2; Stock, 2006, January 6). Northwest Airlines, however, purchased

Independence Air’s operating certificate which could ultimately result in the airline

increasing service to Charleston (Stock, 2006, April 3a). Another airline serving Charleston,

United, was cleared from bankruptcy during 2006, but was still considered to be potential

candidate for a merger with another airline, since multiple airline mergers have occurred

and more are anticipated (Carpenter, 2006, January 21). One additional airline, American

Airlines Inc., however, announced plans to return to Charleston for the first time since 1994,

which enhances air service available to locations west of the Mississippi into and out of

Charleston (Stock, 2006, February 6). Airfares into and out of Charleston increased after

Independence Air ceased operations at the airport (Stock, 2006, January 30. Higher fuel

prices also prompted an additional $10 hike in leisure air fares at the beginning of w006

(Banstetter, 2006, January 21), and fares continued to climb as a result of increasing fuel costs

throughout early 2006 (Stock, 2006, April 20). Delta Airlines, the biggest carrier at the

Charleston International Airport with 41% if the local market, planned to cut 8 local flights

daily from its Charleston schedule as a cost saving measure (Weber,2005, December 13;

Stock, 2005, September 23). Delta also struggled with its pilots regarding bankruptcy-related

cost saving measures and sought to void stock options in an effort to continue operations

(Weber, 2006, March 14, March 18, March 21, April 5, and April 13). These financial

difficulties resulted in the airline losing customers as a result of fears that the airline could

cease operations (Stock, 2006, April 14; Weber, 2006, April 15). Local air travel was expected

to decrease by approximately 4% during 2006 as a result of the loss of Independence Air,

according to a Charleston Southern University economic forecaster (McDermott, 2006,

January 30). In an attempt to help this fledgling industry, the Charleston County Aviation

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Authority announced plans to give airlines an 18% discount on renting terminal space at the

Charleston International Airport during 2006 (Stock, 2006, April 24). In the event of the loss

of the airport as a result of a hazard event (particularly an earthquake as a result of the soil

liquefaction), the economic loss to the community associated with airport transportation

(both tourism-related and commercial) could be significant due to the relatively high

amount of transportation occurring through this facility. In addition, if the airport became

not useable to the Air Force as a result of a hazard event, the continued operation of the

largest remaining military establishment in the Region could possibly be in jeopardy. The

Charleston Air Force Base is the third largest employer in the Charleston Metro Area,

employing 5,292 personnel in June, 2001 (Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce internet

site, 2003). With another round of military base realignment and closure scheduled for 2005,

the Charleston Region began developing strategies to maintain the current military bases

and facilities, and economic strategies, in case the effort to maintain the bases fails (Behre,

2004, November 21). A loss of the air force base could result in an exodus of military

personnel from the Region, with an accompanying overall negative effect upon various

sectors of the economy (e.g. real estate, retail trade, finance, etc.). The Charleston

International Airport and the Charleston Air Force Base are both busy airports, and as with

any airport, have the potential for crashes of airplanes during take-off or landing. The

Charleston Air Force Base periodically practices what to do if an airplane were to crash.

One such drill was conducted on May 6, 2004, when 100 personnel from the Air Force Base

drilled their response to an airplane crash during an air show (Joyce, 2004, May 7).

Enhanced security measures to minimize terrorism-related losses have also been

implemented in the transportation sector. Specifically, the Charleston International Airport

added additional screening staff and equipment to check all bags for explosives to meet new

airport security standards. The airport also spent $26,000 for an on-line fingerprint

identification machine to screen its suppliers, concession workers and airport employees

(Stock, 2003, September 11). Security enhancements were expected to increase the cost of air

travel by up to $10 more per ticket (Stock, 2003, October 6). On October 18, 2010, the Post

and Courier reported that the discontinuing of AirTran Airways along with the Northwest

merger meant the Charleston International Airport saw a 10 percent reduction in seats

departing in 2010 financial year (Bird, 2010, October 18). However, on May 17, 2010, the Post

and Courier reported that Southwest Airlines would be flying to the Charleston

International Airport (Post and Courier, 2010, May 17). Southwest Airlines may save

passengers $180 million in fares and could potentially bring in 200,000 new passengers (Post

and Courier, 2010, May 17). On January 20, 2011, the Charleston County Aviation Authority

approved a layout plan to alter the Charleston International Airport (Bird, 2011, January 20).

The Charleston County Aviation Authority also approved a contract for an environmental

assessment which is required by the FAA (Bird, 2011, January 20). The Post and Courier

stated that the plan would more than double the size of Concourse A and increase

Concourse B by half of its current space (Bird, 2011, January 20). In addition, the proposal

would add a third carousel for passenger baggage (Bird, 2011, January 20). Officials hope to

move into the design phase in 2011 and begin construction in 2012 (Bird, 2011, January 20).

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Amtrak also maintains a train station in Charleston, that has increasingly been an

important means of transportation into and out of the area. (There was a 6.8% increase in

passenger train volume on Amtrak in Charleston between fiscal year 2003 and 2004 (Stock,

2003, October 20)). As of February 11, 2011, the Charleston Department of Traffic and

Transportation and S.C. Public Railways Commission have established “a quiet zone” on a

track between Charlotte and Laurens streets in Charleston. The restrictions banned the use

of train horns in this area (Fennell, 2011, February 24). The train station is potentially

vulnerable to derailments of trains carrying hazardous cargo, as occurred January 23, 2004,

when a train carrying munitions derailed in North Charleston for unknown causes (Smith,

2004, January 24; Gartland, 2004, Jan 25); Pardue, 2004, February 4).Hurricane, tropical

storms, and other heavy rain storms may also cause flooding at the train station, potentially

resulting in train delays or cancellations. An earthquake could also cause damages to the

Amtrak rail system or buildings, which could stop train traffic to the area until repairs were

made. Severe damages to the train station facilities or track could possibly result in Amtrak

choosing not to stop in Charleston, which would be detrimental to the local economy, since

visitors and residents are increasingly choosing train travel for destinations for which it is

available, often due to security concerns regarding air transportation. The National Park

Service also released a study showing that water taxi service between the Maritime Center

and Mt. Pleasant could be a profitable business enterprise (Behre, 2005, November 8).Two

former marina workers planned launched a water taxi business to ferry up to 40 passengers

between the Charleston Maritime Center and Patriot’s Point during 2005 (Stock, 2005,

October 25). This type of service could be particularly valuable to residents after a major

earthquake or other hazard event if any of the bridges are damaged as a result of the event.

The construction sector, which represents 7.2% of the total employment in Charleston per

the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce internet site (2003), is unique in that this sector

may actually be in a position to see growth as a result of a hazard event, if the businesses

within this sector are able to protect their physical assets from damages often incurred as a

result of such events. The construction sector experienced boom cycles during 2004-2005,

with the area-wide residential building permit count jumping 24% from the previous year’s

levels. Economic forecasters expected 2005 to be a record year of $1.2 billion in building

permits in the region (McDermott, 2005, July 25). The Post and Courier also analyzed data

regarding planned future construction in the Charleston region, and estimated that 113,000

new homes could be constructed in the area by 2030 (Bartelme and Wenter, 2005, December

4). As an example, the Weber tract in North Charleston, which is the largest undeveloped

tract in the City, is planned for an upscale housing development and other uses (light

industrial and business uses) to be constructed in the near future (Wise, 2006, March 15). A

senior economist with Wachovia Securities indicated that the Charleston area was not

experiencing a housing bubble, since the construction of new homes in this area was based

on demand, rather than an unsustainable run-up in home values that is not based on

economic demand, which is considered a bubble (Wenger, 2006, March 22). The median

price for a house in the tri-county area for 2005 was $190,000 (Post and Courier, 2005,

December 31), heightening the affordability issue of housing in the area. This is one of the

reasons that Sea Island Habitat for Humanity is constructing a 54-unit subdivision on

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Brownswood Road on John’s Island to assist families that otherwise would not be in a

position to afford a home (Slade, 2006, March 12).

Commercial construction also boomed in the region in 2004-2005, with local office

stock growing about 21% since 2001 (McDermott, 2006, March 13). As an example, an 8-

story commercial/upscale residence building is planned for the Marion Square area in the

City of Charleston (McDermott, 2006, January 20). A law school also plans to convert an

existing property on Meeting Street into its facility (Knich, 2006, February 28). Clemson

University also plans to construct a Restoration Research Campus at the former Naval base

beginning in 2008 (Wise, 2006, March 5). A 66,000 square foot office park was also

scheduled to begin construction near the North Charleston Coliseum in early 2006 (Wise,

2006, January 24). As the superfund cleanup of the Neck area of Charleston progressed,

plans were made to construct shipping container storage and other port-related businesses

during 2005 (Parks, 2005, April 3). Other plans for this area include a biotech facility, 425,000

square feet of office space and 240,000 square feet of hotel space (Behre and Scott, 2005,

October 24), 3,000 residential units, and a new school (Wise, 2006, April 23). Developers for

this project anticipated the land in this area to be sold out by the end of 2006 (Wise, 2006,

April 10). The Noisette project in North Charleston, which also includes shops and offices on

the former Navy base, was progressing into Phase I during 2005-2006 (Scott and Behre, 2006,

January 20; Scott and Behre, 2006, February 1). Hotel construction also boomed in North

Charleston during 2005, with 7 new hotels expected to be completed in that City alone

during 2006 (Wise, 2006, March 9). The Centre Pointe development in North Charleston

expected to open a minimum of 31 retail establishments and multiple restaurants and other

businesses during 2006 (Fossi, 2006, April 10). As a result of all of the construction in the

City of North Charleston, 2005 was a record year in building permit value ($509 million) in

the City alone (Mayor Keith Summey’s State of the City address, 2006, January 27) and was

able to decrease its property tax rate as a result of the increased tax base (Wise, 2006, April

26). As of March 11, 2010, The Beach Co. plans to spend $5 million to extend the Charleston

City Marina by 150 feet into the Ashley River (Post and Courier, 2010, March 11). The

proposal would shift the Ashley River navigational channel and reduce its width from 300

feet to 150 feet (Post and Courier, 2010, March 11). The new Marina would add 136 new

ships ranging from 40 to 60 feet long (Post and Courier, 2010, March 11). On November 1,

2010, the Roper St. Francis Healthcare’s Mount Pleasant Hospital opened for the East Cooper

Area (Post and Courier, 2010, November 1). The new hospital can hold 85 beds and cost $180

million for 219,000 square feet on 78 acres (Post and Courier, 2010, November 1). ). In

addition, the manufacturing company, Briteline Extrusions Inc. is adding 10,000 square feet

of space to their 95,000 square-foot warehouse at a cost of $1.1 million (Stech, 2011, January

12). The extension will allow the company to turn out more strips of aluminum (Stech, 2011,

January 12). Boeing is building a $750 million 787 assembly plant in North Charleston next

to its two fuselage factories. The 1.2-million-square-foot Dreamlier production line will be

one of three sites in the world where wide-body commercial jets are made. (Stech, 2010, July

16). Since large-scale hazard events often result in a significant proportion of structures

receiving some damage which is beyond the capabilities of the property owner to correct,

contractors are generally sought out in great numbers after hazard events. To illustrate, in

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South Carolina, Hurricane Hugo in 1989 resulted in over 42,000 storm victims applying to

FEMA for disaster assistance. Nearly 75,000 people requested emergency housing help from

FEMA as a result of this storm. The Small Business Administration made nearly 8,800

disaster loans totaling $200 million (FEMA Region IV, 2002). Many of these loans were for

repairs to damaged structures in the Charleston area. If, however, the local contractors are

not able to accept work offered to repair damages to the property of others due to damages

incurred at their places of business or their homes, the impact upon the local economy could

be devastating. A lesson learned as a result of Hurricane Hugo is that there are

unscrupulous contractors who follow natural disasters around the United States and are not

hesitant to take payments from residents and then not perform services in a professional

manner for which payment was received. If there are an insufficient number of reputable

contractors available to meet the demands of the citizens after a natural hazard event, the

desperation often felt by victims of disasters could result in a significant loss of money to the

property owners through the efforts of unscrupulous contractors. This also creates a

potential safety hazard if the contractors performing the repairs do not obtain permits and

inspections of their work and consequently leave damaged structures in a non-code

compliant condition.

According to the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce internet site (2003), the

government sector is the third largest employer in the Charleston Region (20.4 % of the

employment in the Charleston area in 2001). After a large-scale hazard event, the services

generally offered by the government sector are in great demand. This sector must be

prepared to deal with increased demands upon its resources while attempting to satisfy

those demands with a potentially decreased work force (as a result of damages to the

residences/vehicles of employees) and damaged physical facilities as a direct result of the

event itself. In addition, the government sector must be prepared to adequately remove and

dispose of the debris generated as a result of a natural hazard event. The expense associated

with the collection and disposal of debris has an impact upon the overall economy of the

community, particularly if the landfill capacity is decreased to the point that a new landfill

facility must be located and developed. In addition, the expense associated with repairing

damaged government-owned facilities/vehicles can result in the need for increased

government financing, which may have an effect upon the overall economic health of the

region. As an illustration, after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the government

sector experienced increased demands, particularly in the area of security. While many of

the local governments within Charleston County indicated they had not spent significant

additional funds in security measures post-September 11, others indicated that had

additional expenses as a result of the war on terrorism. For example, Charleston County

administrators estimate the County will lose nearly $300,000 a year in overtime and

temporary worker expenses since 21 full time employees have been called into active

military service (Orr, 2002, February 14). St. Andrews Public Service District also has two of

its firefighters serving on active military duty, creating the need for overtime in this fire

department (Graham, 2002). The City of Folly Beach also experienced a surge in overtime

when they extended shifts of their public safety officers to patrol City Hall and the

community water supply after September 11, 2001 (Graham, 2002, February 14). The Town

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of Ravenel has earned less income in sales tax accounts since September 11, 2001. The Town

of Ravenel decided they would not take on any new town projects during the 2002 fiscal

year as a result of uncertainty surrounding the economy (Graham, 2002, February 14). The

James Island Public Service District agreed to buy American-made products whenever

possible to support the United States economy (Graham, 2002, February 14). The Town of

Mount Pleasant has not reported any adverse budgetary effects from the September 11

terrorist attacks (Orr, 2002, February 14). Similarly, the City of Charleston does not intend to

change plans for other programs to cover any additional expenses they may incur for

security post-September 11, 2001 (McCormack, 2002, February 14), and did not separate its

expenses associated with the response to the terrorist attacks from routine operating

expenses (Hardin, 2002, September 11). Therefore, the government sector has generally seen

mixed economic effects from the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The total effect of

the terrorist attacks upon this sector will likely not be fully recognized until more time has

passed since these events occurred and the National response to these events is fully

implemented. The war in Iraq has also hit the government sector with staff shortages, since

many area police officers are also military reservists who have been called into active duty

(the City of Charleston reported that 10 police officers had been called into active military

duty; the Charleston County Sheriff’s office reported that 7 of its employees had been

deployed; the City of North Charleston reported that 3 officers were away on military duty;

the Folly Beach Public Safety Department reported that 1 employee was serving in the Coast

Guard; the Mt. Pleasant police department reported having 3 officers out for more than a

year; and the City of Isle of Palms had a police officer out for a year on military deployment)

(Walker and Fennell, 2003, January 12). The 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC)

committee recommended relocating the Naval Facilities Engineering and Command’s

Southern Division (NavFac) from North Charleston to Florida, Illinois and Virginia

(McDermott, 2005, August 25), despite, steps taken by State and local leaders to reduce the

chances of this happening by offering to develop a new facility for this Command to use in

lieu of their currently leased space (McDermott, 2005, February 16). The Defense Finance

and Accounting Service, located on the former Charleston Naval Base, was also selected by

the BRAC for closure (Post and Courier, 2005, August 22). A delegation from the State of

South Carolina, including Governor Sanford, made a presentation to the Pentagon in March,

2005 to promote the military bases in the State, including those in Charleston County

(McDermott, 2003, March 15). South Carolina’s lawmakers are also urging President Bush to

appoint Robert Royall, a Mt. Pleasant native and former diplomat, to the BRAC panel, who

would bring familiarity with the Charleston area bases to this panel (McDermott, 2005,

March 8). As was previously discussed in the transportation sector economic development

section of this plan, the Air Force Base was also potentially a target for closure during these

BRAC hearings. While the loss of NavFac means a loss of 450 jobs and $42 million in annual

payroll to Charleston County, the loss was not expected to have a significant impact on the

local economy (McDermott, 2005, August 25), as would be expected to be the case if the Air

Force Base would have been cited for closure. Loss of any of the area’s major military

establishments could result in a loss of civilian employment and a surplus of residential

properties for sale in the area, if those currently employed at these facilities are relocated or

choose to leave the area to keep their jobs. The loss of major military establishments also

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could have an effect on the tourism sector of the economy, as is evidenced by the high

occupancy rates and deteriorating condition of aging hotels that surround the former Navy

base in North Charleston that were prosperous prior to the closure of the base (Scott, 2005,

August 19). A study from the Center for Business Research of the Charleston Metro

Chamber of Commerce found that military operations contributed almost $5 billion a year in

the local economy for 2010 (Associated Press, 2010, October 21). In 2010, the combined

payroll of the 22,000 active duty, reserve, and civilian personnel working for the Department

of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security in the Charleston area was $840

million (Associated Press, 2010, October 21). The Charleston Air Force Base with the Naval

Weapons Station is the region’s largest single employer with 20,172 employees (Associated

Press, 2010, October 21). State attempts to change laws established in the 1990’s to provide

tax breaks for businesses building or expanding in Charleston County and other counties

impacted by the BRAC hearings at that time have also come under debate during 2005,

which if changed, could mean an economic impact on businesses receiving these tax

advantages in Charleston County (Associated Press, 2005, September 26). The FY’07 federal

budget request submitted to Congress eliminated funding for the North Charleston

AmeriCorps campus, which houses 300 paid volunteers and a staff of 20 who perform

service projects throughout the Southeastern United States, including responding to

disasters (Petersen, 2006, April 4). This action, if authorized by Congress, could have a

ripple effect on not only local projects performed by AmeriCorps volunteers but also service

projects performed in areas stricken with disasters throughout the Southeastern United

States. State changes included in a property tax legislation that would prohibit school

districts from borrowing funds through installment financing was also credited with the

Charleston County School District expanding its proposal to rebuild certain schools during

2006, so the projects could be financed prior to the State law change (Courrege, 2006, March

14), and ultimately deciding to allocate $120M to its building program for land purchases for

school sites in Ravenel, West Ashley, Mt. Pleasant and John’s Island, and to renovate several

other schools (Courrege, 2006, March 26). State and federal contributions to community

colleges have also declined as a result of natural disasters and the war on terror at a time

when enrollment at these schools in increasing, placing an additional strain on these

government-related entities (Parks, 2005, October 11). Losses at the area technical school

could also possibly have a ripple effect on the manufacturing sector, since Trident Technical

College provides training programs for employees of new manufacturing facilities coming

to the area (i.e. Voght and Global Aeronautica, Boeing).

The finance, insurance and real estate services sector represents 3.5 % of the total

employment in the Charleston Region (Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce internet

site, 2003). Growth in the insurance sector, particularly in the captive insurance market, has

been extensive in the Charleston area since 2000 (there were 65 captive insurance companies

located in Charleston in November, 2003) (Norton, 2003, November 20). On the other hand,

nationally, reinsurance brokers that major insurance carriers turn to for reserves for massive

claims for hurricanes and other catastrophic events, expect a jolt as a result of the hurricanes

of 2004, which ultimately could adversely impact Charleston area insurance brokers

(Bluestein, 2004, September 3). Rates charged for property insurance have dramatically

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increased in the higher risk areas of Charleston County. Insurance policies also often carry

clauses for higher deductibles for named hurricanes, if insurance is even obtainable outside

of the state’s residual insurance wind pool, as multiple insurers have stopped writing

policies for properties along the coast (Norton, 2004, June). Insurers are therefore generally

considered to be in a better position to cover losses associated with hurricanes and other

types of hazards than they were when Hurricane Hugo and Andrew put many smaller

insurers out of business (Norton, 2003, September 18). Demand for flood insurance policies

in the Charleston area also has increased when major named storms have tracked towards

the area (Norton, 2003, September 16), so the large number of storms the area experienced in

2004, could lead area residents without flood insurance to purchase this insurance, which

could have a positive effect upon this sector. However, if the Charleston area experiences a

large-scale hazard event, this sector would likely experience mixed economic effects. The

insurance sector would likely experience losses as a result of payments made to those who it

has insured. As an illustration, the economic damages due to the hurricanes in Florida in

2004 and the earthquake in Japan in 2004 were estimated at $105 billion, making 2004 the

most costly year ever for the global insurance industry (Pasha, 2004, December 2008) up to

that time. Insurance claims from South East Asia as a result of the tsunami of 2004,

however, are not expected to create high costs for insurers, since many of the areas affected

by the tsunami were not insured (Mogul, 2005, January 3). However, if a comparable

tsunami would strike, for example the Coast of Florida, insured costs would be expected to

be tens of billions of dollars (Mogul, 2005, January 3). (While it is not impossible, it is also

highly unlikely that a tsunami of this magnitude would strike the East Coast of the United

States, so the potential for this type of loss is very low). The hurricanes of 2005, however

created roughly three times the insured losses incurred for Hurricane Andrew in 1992 (an

estimated $60 billion in insurance claims for Hurricane Katrina alone as of September, 2005)

which became the subject of discussion and law suits as to which insurance policies (NFIP

flood or private hurricane) would pay the damages (Mogul, 2005, September 26a). One

such lawsuit addressed a major insurer fraudulently favoring adjuster reports attributing

hurricane Katrina damages to flood rather than wind, to avoid paying damages for insured

property losses (Kunzelman, 2006, April 11). Business interruption insurance, fire, looting,

pollution-related and worker’s compensation claims for recovery workers were also

anticipated to increase the overall insurance price tag for the 2005 hurricanes (Mogul, 2005,

September 26a). In addition, insurance adjusters must be sent to an area where a large-scale

natural hazard event has occurred, which is also a potential drain on the personnel resources

of the industry. The fourth largest home insurer in South Carolina began requiring residents

in coastal areas, such as Charleston County, to purchase both automobile and homeowner’s

insurance in order for new homeowner’s policies to be issued or existing policies to be

renewed. Other insurers have stopped offering coverage in coastal areas altogether to

reduce their loss potential (Mogul, 2005, April 20) while other major insurers were

evaluating their options in terms of continuing to offer insurance in the Charleston area and

other areas with the potential for hazard-related losses (Mogul, 2005, October 29). In early

2006, approximately 15% of the state’s coastal insurance policies had wind-related damage

insured through the South Carolina Wind and Hail Underwriting Association, because other

insurance companies are unwilling to insure the properties (Davenport, 2006, March 14).

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Insurance rates for properties in the coastal areas of the County insured through the South

Carolina Wind and Hail Underwriting Association were expected to increase by 15% during

2005-2006 (Mogul, 2005, October 29). In an effort to entice insurance companies to offer

insurance in the coastal areas of South Carolina, the S.C. Department of Insurance hosted a

property insurance forum in Charleston (Mogul, 2005, June 16). South Carolina also

loosened the requirement for insurance companies to be considered as making the state a

“‘principal place of business’” for tax incentives, which has lured several insurance

companies to locate home offices in South Carolina (Mogul, 2005, October 17). Captive

insurance companies represent several of these new insurance companies, although the rate

of growth of the captive insurance market in the State slowed down during early 2005

(Mogul, 2005, July 25). . The war in Iraq has also created an impact for the insurance sector,

albeit, an alternative type of impact. Specifically, more companies are looking into buying

terrorism insurance since the war began despite the high premiums for this type of

insurance (Johnson, 2003, April 5). In contrast, however, insurance companies were not

expected to be severely affected by the major tsunami that caused major damaged in the

countries bordering the Indian Ocean as a result of the tsunami there (December 26, 2004),

since many of the properties damaged during this event were either uninsured or

underinsured (Pasha, 2004, December 28). The finance sector is an expanding sector of the

Charleston economy, with new banks such as SCBT Financial Corp. opening branches in

Charleston during 2005 and 2006 (Mogul, 2005, August 22; McDermott, 2006, February 3).

First Palmetto Savings Bank also constructed its first branch in the Charleston Area in Mt.

Pleasant during 2005, adding to the fast pace of bank expansion being experienced in the

area (Mogul, 2005, November 7). BB&T also moved its coastal region headquarters to

Charleston from Florence during 2006, to remain competitive in the fast-growing banking

sector in the Charleston County area, which is largely attributed to the real estate boom in

the area (McDermott, 2006, February 18). A new start-up bank, Harbor National Bank, also

opened its first 2 branch offices in Charleston during early 2006 (McDermott, 2006, March

15). Mt. Pleasant based Southcoast Financial Corporation also announced plans during early

2006 that it would be expanding its markets outside of the Charleston region, where it

already operated 8 branches (McDermott, 2006, April 5). SunTrust Bank also opened 4 full

service branches in Bi-Lo supermarkets during 2006 and made plans for further expansion in

the area (McDermott, 2006, April 15). The finance sector is also likely to see increased

activity post-event as property owners seek loans to assist them in repairing/rebuilding

homes and businesses. While this sector may actually see some profit associated with the

underwriting of these additional loans, it is also likely to experience losses as some property

owners become unable to meet loan payment schedules due to the loss of employment by

the holder of the loan, which may accompany this type of event. Foreclosures may become

more prevalent after a large-scale hazard event. Properties which are owned by financing

institutions at the time of a hazard event may also be damaged and require repairs, creating

another expense for these institutions. The real estate sector also boomed during 2005 and

2006, reaching a record 1,037 existing homes sold in January, 2006, representing a 9%

increase in sales and an 11% increase in the median price of the homes sold from the

previous year(McDermott, 2006, March 1). The Charleston region was the biggest home

sales market during 2005, with a 24% increase in transactions and 6% increase in prices over

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2004 levels (McDermott, 2006, January 24). More than 3,500 homes in Charleston County

were valued at $1 million or more in October, 2005 (4% of all homes in the County), far in

excess of the number of $1 million homes in neighboring Dorchester and Berkeley Counties,

with most of these being in Kiawah Island, the Isle of Palms, and the historic district of the

City of Charleston (Behre and Slade, 2005, October 25). Charleston ranked 73rd among 299

housing markets studied by National City Corporation regarding whether the housing was

overpriced in the area, suggesting that the housing market in the area remained strong

(Behre, 2006, January 5). Local economists also indicated that the local real estate market was

expected to continue to experience growth, coinciding with population growth in the area

(McDermott, 2005, June 16). This population growth is being fueled in part by mobile

retirees moving into the area (McDermott and Maze, 2006, January 2). The commercial real

estate sector also was considered to be healthy during 2005-2006, with only 10% of class-A

office space being vacant, and rents averaging nearly $22 a square foot (McDermott, 2005,

October 17). Commercial use land purchases in the Neck area were also strong, with

multiple properties being sold for marine-related projects (McDermott, 2006, January 21).

The real estate sector could also suffer economically as a result of a large-scale natural

hazard event if the number of in-migrants to the region decreases as a result of the publicity

associated with this type of event. The loss of available real estate for sale associated with a

natural hazard event could also have a detrimental effect upon the real estate sector. The

types of hazard events most likely to result in these types of effects are those that damage

large sections of the County, such as hurricanes and earthquakes. More localized hazard

events (localized flooding, tornadoes, thunderstorms, etc.) are unlikely to create a

tremendous drain on this employment sector. Another side effect of the housing boom in

Charleston, however, is the affordability of housing in the area for lower income residents.

Rental rates for housing in the Charleston area climbed to a point during 2005 that low-

income renters would have to earn more than the average wage in South Carolina to afford

to rent with one income, which affects working families, the elderly and the disabled the

most (McDermott, 2005, December 15). This rental increase was attributed in part to a 13%

increase in heating fuel and utility costs (McDermott, 2005, December 15), which were at

least partly attributable to hurricane Katrina damages in the Gulf region of the United States

(Stock, 2005, September 24). The City of Charleston opened a renovated apartment complex

during 2006 on the Peninsula with units that would rent at 60% of the median income for the

area, as a part of its efforts to provide affordable housing downtown (Behre, 2006, March

27). The City also directed bidders for proposed developments for its Concord Park tract to

include provisions for at least 25% of the residences included in the proposals to be priced at

below-market-rate in an attempt to make the housing more affordable (McDermott, 2006,

March 30). The City also required deed restrictions on the resale of houses it constructed

under its Homeownership Initiative that require the properties to be resold to middle

income home buyers at no more than original price plus the increases that have occurred in

the consumer price index since the original purchase in an attempt to keep the houses

affordable for the long term. These restrictions, however, have made the houses less

attractive to buyers, so the homes have been more difficult to sell (Slade, 2006, April 3). The

City of North Charleston also revised its zoning to allow additional lots in the Liberty Hill

area to be used for manufactured housing, as a part of its efforts to provide places for

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affordable housing in its jurisdictional limits (Wise, 2005, November 19). Federal budget

cuts to housing agencies could also affect repairs, maintenance and construction of lower

income housing in the area (Slade, 2006, March 15). If funding is not available to properly

maintain the lower income rental housing in the area, it is more subject to being damaged by

hazard events, which could further lead to housing shortages post-event for those lacking

financial resources to purchase their own homes. According to the Post and Courier, a report

from the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors states that 657 homes within the

Charleston area sold in December, 2010 which was a 6 percent increase from 2009 (Stech,

2011, January 10). This figure is up from the previous month’s figures of 611 sold (Stech,

2011, January 10). In addition, the average home sold in December 2010 is $182,000 which is

down from the $192,000 the month before (Stech, 2011, January 10). In early 2011, there were

continued encouraging trends for the residential real estate sector. According to the

Charleston Trident Association of Realtors, 484 residences changed hand in January 2011 as

compared to 450 residences for January 2010 (McDermott, 2011, February 11). From January

2010 to January 2011, the median sale price for a home decreased 10 percent to about

$174,495 (McDermott, 2011, February 11). In addition, the inventories of houses for 2011 are

down when compared to 2010, and the average number of days to sell a house is down 11

days from 2010 (McDermott, 2011, February 11). Finally, according to RealtyTrac, statewide

foreclosures are down 3.6 percent between December 2010 and January 2011 (McDermott,

2011, February 11).

According to the Comprehensive Seismic Risk and Vulnerability Study for the State of South

Carolina (URS Corp, etal., 2001), a HAZUS-based study produced for the South Carolina

Emergency Management Division, an earthquake of the magnitude of the Charleston

earthquake of 1886 (7.3 on the Richter Scale) would be expected to cause approximately

$10.9 billion in economic losses in the Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester County areas.

These losses include building losses, direct business interruption losses, and damage to

transportation and utility systems. This study recommended further study of the short- and

long-term effects of a major earthquake on tourism since the Charleston-area economy is so

dependent upon tourism-related businesses. This study also suggests that if an earthquake

occurs during high tourist occupancy times the demands on emergency response

organizations will likely be greater than the study currently predicts. The study already

predicts that an estimated 60,000 people in the State of South Carolina will require short-

term shelter and an additional 70,000 households would be displaced as a result of an

earthquake of this magnitude. An earthquake event of this magnitude during high tourist

occupancy times could precipitate the need for even more shelter space.

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According to the Center for Business Research, the following is a list of the Major

Employers to the Charleston, SC Metro Area as of April 2015:

Company Product or Service Employees

The Boeing Company Aircraft manufacturing 8,200

Roper St. Francis Healthcare Roper St. Francis and Bon Secours St. Francis Hospitals 5,100

Trident Health System Hospital system 2,500

Walmart Inc. Retail merchandise 2,500

Robert Bosch LLC Antilock brake systems, fuel injectors, common rail &

unit injectors 2,000

Kiawah Island Golf Resort/The

Sanctuary at Kiawah Resort 1,500

Blackbaud, Inc. Specialty computer software development & design 1,300

SAIC System engineering and integration services 1,200

BenefitFocus Custom benefits software 1,200

Bi-Lo Stores Retail grocery stores 1,200

Publix Supermarkets Retail grocery stores 1,200

Verizon Wireless Inbound/outbound call center for communications

company 1,200

Nucor Steel Manufacture carbon & alloy steel in various forms 1,000

KapStone Charleston Kraft LLC Manufacture specialty paper & packaging 1,000

Largest Private Sector Employers in the Charleston Metro Area

Source: Center for Business Research, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, April 2015

Company Product or Service Employees

Joint Base Charleston Area U.S. military commands 36,000

Medical University Of South Carolina

(MUSC) Hospital, post-secondary education, research 12,200

Charleston County School District Education/public schools 5,300

Berkeley County School District Education/public schools 4,200

Dorchester County School District II Education/public schools 3,500

Charleston County Local government 2,500

College of Charleston Post secondary education 2,200

City of Charleston Local government 1,800

Santee Cooper Electric and water utility 1,700

Trident Technical College Post secondary education 1,500

U.S. Postal Service Postal service 1,100

Berkeley County Local government 1,100

City of North Charleston Local government 1,100

Largest Public Sector Employers in the Charleston Metro Area

Source: Center for Business Research, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, April 2015

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Attachment 4-A: Repetitive Loss Areas within the Charleston Region

Street City, State Zip Code Jurisdiction PSD / FD

Arlington Drive Charleston, SC 29407 Chas. County St. Andrews

Auburn Drive Charleston Heights, SC 29406-9049 Chas. County N. Charleston

Bolton Road Charleston, SC 29407 Chas. County St. Andrews

Bradford Avenue Charleston, SC 29412-4001 Chas. County James Island

Capri Drive Charleston, SC 29407-7606 Chas. County St. Andrews

Cynthia Lane Charleston, SC 29407-7607 Chas. County St. Andrews

Debbenshire Drive Charleston, SC 29407 Chas. County St. Andrews

Dobester Avenue Charleston, SC 29412-9106 Chas. County James Island

Etiwan Avenue Charleston, SC 29414 Chas. County St. Andrews

Folly Road Charleston, SC 29412-3922 Chas. County James Island

Forest Lakes Blvd. Charleston, SC 29414-5963 Chas. County St. Andrews

Glendale Drive Charleston, SC 29414-6428 Chas. County St. Andrews

Old Ferry Road Johns Island, SC 29455 Chas. County St. Andrews

Pauline Avenue Charleston, SC 29412-4041 Chas. County James Island

Saint Julian Road Charleston, SC 29405 Chas. County N. Charleston

Seaward Drive Charleston, SC 29412-8942 Chas. County James Island

Trent Street Charleston, SC 29414-5556 Chas. County St. Andrews

Waterloo Street Charleston, SC 29412-5058 Chas. County James Island

Woodland Shores Road Charleston, SC 29412-2427 Chas. County James Island

Yale Drive Charleston, SC 29412 Chas. County James Island

Aiken Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Arabian Drive Charleston, SC 29407 City of Chas.

Ashley Avenue Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Ashley Hall Road Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Balsam Street Charleston, SC 29407 City of Chas.

Barre Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Beaufain Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Bennett Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Broad Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Broughton Street Charleston, SC 29407 City of Chas.

Brownswood Road Johns Island, SC 29464 City of Chas.

Bull Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Burningtree Road Charleston, SC 29412-2630 City of Chas.

Calhoun Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Capri Drive Charleston, SC 29407 City of Chas.

Cestus Lane Charleston, SC 29407 City of Chas.

Repetitive Loss Areas

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Chadwick Drive Charleston, SC 29407 City of Chas.

Church Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Colleton Drive Charleston, SC 29407 City of Chas.

Curtiss Avenue Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Debbenshire Drive Charleston, SC 29407-3010 City of Chas.

Dolmaine Drive Charleston, SC 29407 City of Chas.

East Bay Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Endo Street Charleston, SC 29407 City of Chas.

Fairway Drive Charleston, SC 29412 City of Chas.

Falkirk Drive Charleston, SC 29407-6513 City of Chas.

Fenwick Drive Charleston, SC 29407 City of Chas.

Fishburne Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Fleming Road Charleston, SC 29412 City of Chas.

Franklin Street Charleston, SC 29401-1909 City of Chas.

Gadsden Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Gibbes Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Gordon Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Hasell Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Heathwood Street Charleston, SC 29407 City of Chas.

Juniper Street Charleston, SC 29407 City of Chas.

King Street Charleston, SC 29403 City of Chas.

Lamboll Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Market Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Montague Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Mowler Court Charleston, SC 29414-7361 City of Chas.

Murray Boulevard Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Nicholson Street Charleston, SC 29407 City of Chas.

North Hanover Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

North Market Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Nunan Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Oak Forest Drive Charleston, SC 29407 City of Chas.

Olivia Drive Charleston, SC 29418 City of Chas.

Ophir Drive Charleston, SC 29407 City of Chas.

Orange Grove Road Charleston, SC 29407 City of Chas.

Pitt Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Pratt Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

President Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

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Queen Street Charleston, SC 29401-1950 City of Chas.

Rebellion Road Charleston, SC 29407 City of Chas.

Rutledge Avenue Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Saint Dennis Street Charleston, SC 29407 City of Chas.

Saint Phillip Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Sandcroft Drive Charleston, SC 29407 City of Chas.

Savage Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Shoreham Road Charleston, SC 29412-9364 City of Chas.

Smith Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

South Battery Drive Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

South Market Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

South Sherwood Drive Charleston, SC 29407 City of Chas.

South Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

State Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Sunnyvale Drive Charleston, SC 29407 City of Chas.

Thomas Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Tradd Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Trapman Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Vanderhorst Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Water Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Wentworth Street Charleston, SC 29401 City of Chas.

Windermere Boulevard Charleston, SC 29407 City of Chas.

Wolk Drive Charleston, SC 29414 City of Chas.

Yew Street Charleston, SC 29407 City of Chas.

East Arctic Avenue Folly Beach, SC 29439 Folly Beach

East Ashley Avenue Folly Beach, SC 29439 Folly Beach

West Ashley Avenue Folly Beach, SC 29439 Folly Beach

East Cooper Avenue Folly Beach, SC 29439 Folly Beach

East Indian Avenue Folly Beach, SC 29439 Folly Beach

19th Avenue Isle of Palms, SC 29451 IOP

24th Avenue Isle of Palms, SC 29451 IOP

25th Avenue Isle of Palms, SC 29451 IOP

30th Avenue Isle of Palms, SC 29451 IOP

33rd Avenue Isle of Palms, SC 29451 IOP

41st Avenue Isle of Palms, SC 29451 IOP

Beachwood East Isle of Palms, SC 29451 IOP

Cameron Boulevard Isle of Palms, SC 29451 IOP

Forest Trail Isle of Palms, SC 29451 IOP

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Hartnett Boulevard Isle of Palms, SC 29451 IOP

Ocean Boulevard Isle of Palms, SC 29451 IOP

Palm Boulevard Isle of Palms, SC 29451 IOP

Sandwedge Lane Isle of Palms, SC 29451 IOP

Lake Village Lane Isle of Palms, SC 29451 IOP

Waterway Boulevard Isle of Palms, SC 29451 IOP

Morrison Dive McClellanville, SC 29458 McClellanville

Pinckney Street McClellanville, SC 29458 McClellanville

Highway 17 N. McClellanville, SC 29458 McClellanville

DeLeisseline Boulevard Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 Mt. Pleasant

E. Shipyard Road Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 Mt. Pleasant

Ferry Street Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 Mt. Pleasant

Hibben Street Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 Mt. Pleasant

Hidden Bridge Drive Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 Mt. Pleasant

Highway 17 By-Pass Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 Mt. Pleasant

Kincaid Drive Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 Mt. Pleasant

Kirk Court Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 Mt. Pleasant

Live Oak Drive Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 Mt. Pleasant

Magwood Lane Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 Mt. Pleasant

Middle Street Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 Mt. Pleasant

Montclair Drive Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 Mt. Pleasant

Nantahala Boulevard Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 Mt. Pleasant

Pearl Street Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 Mt. Pleasant

Ralston Court Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 Mt. Pleasant

Royall Avenue Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 Mt. Pleasant

Sehoy Drive Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 Mt. Pleasant

Shadow Drive Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 Mt. Pleasant

Whilden Street Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 Mt. Pleasant

William Street Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 Mt. Pleasant

Arapahoe Drive N. Charleston, SC 29405-7784 N. Chas.

Auburn Drive Charleston Heights, SC 29406-9049 N. Chas.

Dorchester Road 100 N. Charleston, SC 29418 N. Chas.

Dorchester Road 400 N. Charleston, SC 29418 N. Chas.

Holden Street N. Charleston, SC 29418-5823 N. Chas.

Nightingale Road Charleston Heights, SC 29405-7387 N. Chas.

Rivers Avenue N. Charleston, SC 29406 N. Chas.

Spoleto Lane N. Charleston, SC 29418 N. Chas.

Spoleto Lane East N. Charleston, SC 29418 N. Chas.

Spur Avenue N. Charleston, SC 29405-6825 N. Chas.

Technical Boulevard N. Charleston, SC 29418-4931 N. Chas.

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Seabrook Island Road Johns Island, SC 29455 Seabrook Isl.

Atlantic Ave. Sullivan's Island, SC 29482 Sullivan's Isl.

Bayone St. Sullivan's Island, SC 29482 Sullivan's Isl.

Brownell Ave. Sullivan's Island, SC 29482 Sullivan's Isl.

I’on Ave. Sullivan's Island, SC 29482 Sullivan's Isl.

Jasper Blvd. Sullivan's Island, SC 29482 Sullivan's Isl.

Marshall Blvd. Sullivan's Island, SC 29482 Sullivan's Isl.

Middle Street Sullivan's Island, SC 29482 Sullivan's Isl.

Myrtle Ave. Sullivan's Island, SC 29482 Sullivan's Isl.

Osceola St. Sullivan's Island, SC 29482 Sullivan's Isl.

Seabreeze Lane Sullivan's Island, SC 29482 Sullivan's Isl.

Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency Repetitive Loss Correction Sheets

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Attachment 4-B: Critical Facilities Located within Charleston County

(Source: S.C. Emergency Management Division Critical Facility Database and Storm Surge map Database)

State ID Number Jurisdiction Facility Name Type of Facility Storm Surge

Flooding on lot

Possible

4527 Awendaw Berkeley Co-Op Electric *

4559 Awendaw Awendaw Town Hall Emergency Operations *

448 Charleston Addison Residential Care Facility Res. Care not in surge area

450 Charleston Ashley River Residential Care Home Res. Care *

454 Charleston Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Community Res. Care category 3

460 Charleston Carter May Home Res. Care category 5

461 Charleston Charlestowne Community Res. Care *

466 Charleston Cosgrove Manor Res. Care not in surge area

467 Charleston Dennis Residential Care Home Res. Care category 2

468 Charleston Dept. of ADA Services of Chs. Co - New Life Res. Care category 1

469 Charleston Dept. of ADA Services - Family Care Unit Res. Care category 1

470 Charleston Dept. of ADA Service - Subacute Detox Ctr. Res. Care category 1

471 Charleston Evergreen Res. Care Inc. I Res. Care category 3

472 Charleston Evergreen Residential Care Inc. II Res. Care category 2

473 Charleston Evergreen Residential Care, Inc. Annex I Res. Care category 2

474 Charleston Evergreen Residential Care, Inc. Annex II Res. Care category 2

475 Charleston First Choice Home Care Facility Res. Care not in surge area

476 Charleston Foster Rest Home Res. Care category 2

477 Charleston Franke Home Res. Care category 2

479 Charleston Gadsden-Felder Res. Care Home Res. Care category 2

483 Charleston Hazel Rest Home Res. Care category 2

484 Charleston Jade Community Res. Care Res. Care *

485 Charleston Jade Community Res. Care II Res. Care *

486 Charleston James Island Res. Home Res. Care category 4

490 Charleston Laura Res. Home Res. Care category 1

491 Charleston Lena Community Res. Care Res. Care category 2

492 Charleston Manor Care of Charleston, Inc. Res. Care category 5

493 Charleston Maple Manor Community Care Home Res. Care category 2

497 Charleston Maria Priority Care Res. Home Res. Care category 5

498 Charleston Marjorie Community Care Home Res. Care category 2

499 Charleston McLeon Manor, Inc. Res. Care category 2

500 Charleston My Father House Res. Care *

502 Charleston Northwoods Residential Care Res. Care not in surge area

503 Charleston Pelzer Residential Care Res. Care category 1

504 Charleston Randolph Residential Care Home Res. Care category 2

505 Charleston The Regency House Res. Care category 2

509 Charleston Salley Boarding Home Res. Care category 2

513 Charleston Sherman & Wright Res. Care, Inc. #1 Res. Care *

514 Charleston Sherman & Wright Res. Care, Inc. #2 Res. Care *

515 Charleston St. Margaret St. Community Residence Res. Care category 2

516 Charleston St. Mark, Inc. Adult Boarding Home Res. Care category 3

517 Charleston St. Mark, Inc. Community Res. Care Res. Care *

518 Charleston Tall Pines Residential Care Home Res. Care *

519 Charleston Turning Point Recovery Center Res. Care category 2

520 Charleston Twin Oaks Villa Res. Care category 2

522 Charleston West Ashley Boarding Home Res. Care category 2

523 Charleston Westerlin Residential Care Res. Care category 2

524 Charleston Bon Secours-St. Francis Xavier Hospital Hospital category 3

525 Charleston Charleston Memorial Hospital Hospital category 1

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526 Charleston Charter Charleston Behavorial Health System Health Service category 3

529 Charleston Citadel Infirmary Health Service category 3

531 Charleston MUSC Medical Center** Hospital category 2

532 Charleston Roper Hospital Hospital category 1

534 Charleston Trident Regional Medical Center Hospital not in surge area

535 Charleston Bishop Gadsden Episcopal H.C. Center Nursing Home category 3

536 Charleston Bon Secours-St. Francis Xavier Nursing Home Nursing Home category 2

541 Charleston Manor Care of Charleston, Inc. Nursing Home category 5

542 Charleston Roper Nursing Center Nursing Home category 2

544 Charleston Trident Skilled Nursing Care Center Nursing Home not in surge area

545 Charleston White Oak Manor - Charleston Nursing Home not in surge area

546 Charleston Camp Road Community Residence Intermediate Care category 3

547 Charleston Dills Bluff Community Intermediate Care category 3

548 Charleston Farmington Community Residence Intermediate Care category 3

549 Charleston Lenevar Community Res. Intermediate Care category 3

550 Charleston Rutledge Avenue Community Residence Intermediate Care category 2

551 Charleston Secessionville Community Residence Intermediate Care category 3

552 Charleston Charter Adolescent Res. Treatment Residential Treatment category 3

553 Charleston Felix C. Davis Wastewater Treatment Plant Wastewater Treatment category 1

4493 Charleston WCSC-TV Ch. 5 TV Station category 2

4492 Charleston WTAT-TV 24 & WMMP TV-36 TV Station *

569 Charleston Museum Storage City Govt. category 2

574 Charleston Charleston Kidney Center Hospital category 4

734 Charleston Charleston Museum City Govt. category 2

738 Charleston McClennan Banks Care Ctr. Health Service category 1

740 Charleston Community Services Bldg. City Govt. category 1

741 Charleston Banov Health Center Health Service category 1

746 Charleston Palmetto Pathways School School category 2

747 Charleston Palmetto Pathways Home Res. Care category 2

755 Charleston Community Center Access City Govt. category 3

810 Charleston Hope Center Health Service category 4

811 Charleston North Charleston High School Shelter not in surge area

10-368 Charleston General Administration City Govt. category 2

10-369 Charleston Parks City Govt. category 2

10-370 Charleston Recreation City Govt. category 3

10-372 Charleston Police & City Stores City Govt. category 4

10-373 Charleston Information Resources City Govt. category 2

10-374 Charleston Human Resources City Govt. category 2

10-375 Charleston Public Service City Govt. category 2

10-376 Charleston Public Service City Govt. category 1

new Charleston Daniel Island Municipal Complex City Govt.

new Charleston Government Offices Peninsula Area City Govt.

new Charleston Temporary City Hall City Govt.

4471 Charleston Charleston Fire Station #2 & 3 and

Headquarters

Fire Dept. category 2

4472 Charleston Charleston Fire Station #4 & 15 Fire Dept. category 2

4473 Charleston Charleston Fire Stations # 6 & 20 Fire Dept. category 2

4474 Charleston Charleston Fire Stations #7 & 14 Fire Dept. category 3

4475 Charleston Charleston Fire Station #8 Fire Dept. category 2

4476 Charleston Charleston Fire Station #9 Fire Dept. category 2

4477 Charleston Charleston Fire Station #10, 1 & 5 Fire Dept. category 2

4479 Charleston Charleston Fire Station #11 Fire Dept. category 3

4481 Charleston Charleston Fire Station #12 & 19 Fire Dept. category 3

4482 Charleston Charleston Fire Station #13 Fire Dept. category 2

4484 Charleston Charleston Fire Station #16 & 21 Fire Dept. *

4485 Charleston Charleston Fire Station #17 Fire Dept. category 5

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4486 Charleston Charleston Fire Station #18 & 20 Fire Dept. *

4503 Charleston City Hall - City of Charleston City Govt. category 2

4514 Charleston Bell South 93648 Telephone *

4516 Charleston Bell South 91110 Telephone *

4518 Charleston Bell South 91112 Telephone category 3

4519 Charleston Bell South 91113 Telephone category 2

4520 Charleston Bell South 91114 Telephone not in surge area

4524 Charleston CPW- Pierpont Wastewater Lift Station *

4525 Charleston CPW- Plum Island Wastewater Treatment *

4560 Charleston Charleston City Hall Emergency Operations category 2

4579 Charleston Charleston PD HQ Police Dept. category 1

4581 Charleston The Citadel Public Safety Dept. Police Dept. category 3

4582 Charleston College of Chas. Public Safety Dept. Police Dept. category 2

4586 Charleston MUSC Public Safety Dept. Police Dept. category 2

4589 Charleston S.C. Dept. of Nat. Resources Police Dept. category 1

4591 Charleston S.C. State Ports Authority Police Dept. category 1

4594 Charleston VA Hospital Hospital category 1

Not on state list Charleston N. C. Sewer District Braswsell Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 2

Not on state list Charleston N. C. Sewer District Meeting St. Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 2

Not on state list Charleston N. C. Sewer District Sunnyside Avenue Pump

Station

Wastewater Lift Station category 4

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Dechlorination Facility Wastewater Treatment category 1

720 Charleston County Repair Shop Radio Communications County Govt. category 3

568 Charleston County DAODOS Hanover Chemical Dependency category 2

554 Charleston County Senior Citizens Bldg. County Govt. *

559 Charleston County Blake Tenement County Govt. category 2

562 Charleston County Broad Street Property #2 County Govt. category 2

563 Charleston County Broad Street Property #3 County Govt. category 2

570 Charleston County County Office Annex County Govt. category 2

571 Charleston County Ansonborough Housing County Govt. category 2

580 Charleston County Housing Authority County Govt. not in surge area

595 Charleston County Records Center County Govt. category 3

599 Charleston County Perimeter Center Warehouse County Govt. category 1

600 Charleston County Perimeter Center County Govt. category 1

604 Charleston County Live Oak Community Center County Govt. *

605 Charleston County Whipper-Barony Community Center County Govt. not in surge area

663 Charleston County Satellite Center County Govt. *

676 Charleston County DSS- N. Area Day Care County Govt. not in surge area

684 Charleston County Charleston Heights Shopping Center County Govt. not in surge area

685 Charleston County Lee Building County Govt. not in surge area

686 Charleston County Lee Building - Annex Voter Reg. County Govt. not in surge area

690 Charleston County Russell Bldg. County Govt. category 1

708 Charleston County Dept. of Youth Services County Govt. category 3

736 Charleston County Horizon House County Govt. category 1

748 Charleston County Human Services Commission County Govt. category 2

763 Charleston County Vacant Building County Govt. *

764 Charleston County Vacant Building - Old Day Care County Govt. *

765 Charleston County East Cooper Service Center County Govt. *

788 Charleston County St. Paul's Service Center County Govt. *

800 Charleston County Mosquito Abatement County Govt. *

561 Charleston County Courthouse Court category 2

602 Charleston County County Farm Court *

603 Charleston County Pre-Release Center Court category 3

687 Charleston County Magistrate Court #1 Court not in surge area

688 Charleston County Preliminary Hearing Court Court category 1

696 Charleston County Magistrate Court #3 Court *

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598 Charleston County Magistrate Court #7 Court category 1

689 Charleston County Magistrate Court #6 Court category 1

729 Charleston County Bond Court - New Jail Court category 3

745 Charleston County Magistrate Court #4 Court category 1

776 Charleston County Magistrate Court #2 Court category 4

790 Charleston County Magistrate Courts SPSC Court *

794 Charleston County Magistrate Court, John's Island Court not in surge area

807 Charleston County Magistrate Court #8 Court category 2

808 Charleston County Magistrate Court #5 Court category 5

579 Charleston County Bridgeview Dr. Tower Emergency Operations category 1

608 Charleston County EPD Headquarters Emergency Operations category 1

718 Charleston County Central Elections Warehouse Emergency Operations category 3

774 Charleston County Awendaw 800 MHZ Tower Emergency Operations *

781 Charleston County McClellanville 800 MHZ Tower Emergency Operations category 2

783 Charleston County Adams Run 800 MHZ Tower Emergency Operations *

793 Charleston County Johns Island 800 MHZ Tower Emergency Operations category 3

557 Charleston County EMS Medic #3 EMS *

4446 Charleston County EMS Alpha 30/31 EMS not in surge area

666 Charleston County EMS #8 EMS *

677 Charleston County EMS Medic #12 - Rescue Shed EMS not in surge area

691 Charleston County EMS Medic #2 EMS not in surge area

697 Charleston County EMS Medic #9 EMS *

743 Charleston County EMS Medic #1 EMS category 1

4445 Charleston County EMS Medic #1 EMS *

768 Charleston County EMS #5 EMS *

789 Charleston County EMS Medic #14, SPSC EMS *

792 Charleston County EMS Medic #10, John's Island EMS *

795 Charleston County EMS Medic #7, John's Island EMS not in surge area

804 Charleston County EMS Medic #4, James Island EMS category 3

4449 Charleston County Awendaw Fire Station #5 Fire Dept. *

769 Charleston County Awendaw Fire Station #1 Fire Dept. *

772 Charleston County Awendaw Fire Station #2 Fire Dept. *

775 Charleston County Awendaw Fire Station #3 Fire Dept. *

4448 Charleston County Awendaw Fire Station #4 Fire Dept. *

577 Charleston County Temporary Jail Jail category 3

596 Charleston County County Jail Annex Jail category 3

597 Charleston County Work Camp Jail category 3

709 Charleston County Juvenile Detention Jail category 3

732 Charleston County County Jail- New Jail category 3

572 Charleston County Library - West Ashley Library category 2

650 Charleston County Library - James Island Library category 3

678 Charleston County Cooper River Library Library not in surge area

692 Charleston County Otranto Regional Library Library not in surge area

693 Charleston County Edgar Allen Poe Library Library *

698 Charleston County Dorchester Rd. Library Library category 3

735 Charleston County New County Library Library category 2

749 Charleston County Library, Dart Hall Library category 2

760 Charleston County Library - Mt. Pleasant, Old Library *

761 Charleston County Mt. Pleasant Regional Library Library *

782 Charleston County McClellanville Library Library category 2

785 Charleston County St. Paul's Library Library *

802 Charleston County Folly Beach Library Library *

809 Charleston County St. Andrews Regional Library Library category 2

560 Charleston County County Parking Garage Public Works category 2

567 Charleston County Cumberland Street Parking Garage Transportation category 2

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719 Charleston County Mosquito Helicopter Shed Public Works category 3

724 Charleston County Central Parts Warehouse Public Works category 3

725 Charleston County Spare Tire Storage Public Works category 3

770 Charleston County WTAT Tower Radio Station *

4454 Charleston County Charleston County Rescue Squad Rescue not in surge area

4571 Charleston County Charleston County Rescue Squad

Headquarters

Rescue *

606 Charleston County County Sheriff Sheriff not in surge area

653 Charleston County Sheriff Office Sheriff *

702 Charleston County Police Substation #2 Sheriff *

726 Charleston County Metro Police Office Sheriff *

806 Charleston County Police Substation #4 Sheriff category 2

710 Charleston County Fleet Operations Truck Shop Transportation category 3

712 Charleston County Fleet Operations Paint/Body Transportation category 3

713 Charleston County Fleet Operations Service Station Transportation category 3

722 Charleston County Fleet Operations Heavy Equipment Garage Transportation category 3

723 Charleston County Fleet Operations Automotive Garage Transportation category 3

742 Charleston County Parking Garage - Health Complex Transportation category 1

Charleston County Awendaw Public Works Maintenance Facility Transportation

Charleston County St. Paul’s Public Works Maintenance Facility Transportation

Charleston County St. Paul’s Public Works Fueling Location Transportation

Not on state list Charleston County N. C. Sewer District Lincolnville Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 4

Not on state list Charleston County N. C. Sewer District Owens Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 4

511 Charleston Heights Sampson Residential Care #2 Res. Care *

not on state list Cooper River Parks Park Circle Community Center baseball fields *

not on state list Cooper River Parks Simmons Field athletic field *

not on state list Cooper River Parks Wando Woods Playground baseball field *

4455 Folly Beach Folly Beach Fire Station Fire Dept. *

4501 Folly Beach Folly Beach Public Safety Police Dept. *

4521 Folly Beach Bell South 91116 Telephone *

4572 Folly Beach Folly Beach MEOC Emergency Operations *

4526 Hollywood GTE- Hollywood Telephone *

4561 Hollywood Hollywood Town Hall Emergency Operations *

633 IOP Coastal Retreat Center Emergency Operations *

634 IOP Deep Well #2 Water Well category 2

635 IOP Forest Trails Waste Treatment Wastewater Treatment *

636 IOP Wild Dunes Sewer Plant Wastewater Treatment *

637 IOP Water Plant 2 Water Treatment category 2

638 IOP Fire Station 2 Fire Dept. category 2

639 IOP Reverse Osmosis Plant Water Treatment category 2

640 IOP Fire Station 1 Fire Dept. category 2

641 IOP City Hall City Govt. category 2

4515 IOP Bell South 90922 Telephone category 2

4530 IOP Isle of Palms Water Tank #1 Communications category 2

4531 IOP IOP Water Tank #2 Water Tank category 2

4562 IOP IOP Town Hall Emergency Operations category 2

4584 IOP IOP Police Dept. Police Dept. category 2

not on state list IOP IOP Marina Fuel, docks, boat landing, kitchen category 1

not on state list IOP Public Works Fuel pumps/ heavy equipment operationscategory 2

449 James Island Agalee-Blanche Com. Res. Care Facility Res. Care category 2

803 James Island James Island Health Clinic Health Service category 3

4456 James Island James Island Fire Station 1/Headquarters Fire Dept. category 3

4457 James Island James Island Fire Station 2 Fire Dept. category 2

4458 James Island James Island Fire Station 3 Fire Dept. category 3

4459 James Island James Island Fire Station 4 Fire Dept. category 2

4573 James Island James Island PSD MEOC Fire Dept. category 3

Problem Assessment 209

not on state list James Island James Island PSD Office PSD Govt. category 3

not on state list James Island Town Hall City Govt. category 3

667 Kiawah Island Town Hall City Govt. category 1

668 Kiawah Island Kiawah Island Utilities Water Treatment *

4505 Kiawah Island Main Access Police Dept. category 2

660 Lincolnville Town Hall 2 City Govt. not in surge area

4460 Lincolnville Lincolnville Fire Station 1 Fire Dept. not in surge area

4564 Lincolnville Lincolnville Town Hall Emergency Operations not in surge area

4585 Lincolnville Lincolnville Police Dept. Police Dept. not in surge area

not on state list Lincolnville Nichols Elderly Care Res. Care not in surge area

455 McClellanville Area Bowles Community Care Home Res. Care *

4565 McClellanville Area McClellanville MEOC Emergency Operations *

4566 Meggett Meggett Town Hall Emergency Operations *

465 Mt. Pleasant Cooper Hall Res. Care category 1

512 Mt. Pleasant Sandpiper Village Res. Care category 4

530 Mt. Pleasant East Cooper Community Hospital Hospital category 5

537 Mt. Pleasant Charleston Nursing Center Nursing Home category 3

543 Mt. Pleasant Sandpiper Convalescent Center Nursing Home category 4

609 Mt. Pleasant Fire Station 2 #1 Fire Dept. not in surge area

610 Mt. Pleasant Fire Station 3 Fire Dept. *

611 Mt. Pleasant Fire Station 4 Fire Dept. category 5

612 Mt. Pleasant WCIV TV Station category 4

613 Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant Town Hall Police Dept. *

614 Mt. Pleasant Jones Center Shelter not in surge area

615 Mt. Pleasant National Guard Armory Charleston Shelter not in surge area

616 Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant Water Works Wastewater Treatment category 3

617 Mt. Pleasant Bell South Telephone *

618 Mt. Pleasant Wando High School Shelter category 4

619 Mt. Pleasant Dialysis Clinics Hospital *

620 Mt. Pleasant SCE&G Charleston Electric *

621 Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant Waterworks #3 Water Treatment category 3

622 Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant Waterworks Lab Wastewater Treatment *

623 Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant Waterworks #1 Water Treatment not in surge area

624 Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant Waterworks #2 Water Treatment not in surge area

625 Mt. Pleasant WCBD TV Station category 1

626 Mt. Pleasant WCTP TV Station category 1

4491 Mt. Pleasant WALC-FM Radio Station category 4

628 Mt. Pleasant WEZL Radio Station category 4

4488 Mt. Pleasant WEZL-FM 103.5 Transmitter Tower Radio Station category 3

4487 Mt. Pleasant WRFQ-FM 104.5 Radio Station category 1

4489 Mt. Pleasant WXLY-FM Transmitter Radio Station category 3

629 Mt. Pleasant Town Storage Facility City Govt. category 3

630 Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant Public Services City Govt. *

631 Mt. Pleasant Fire Station 5 Fire Dept. category 3

632 Mt. Pleasant Fire Station 1 #3 Fire Dept. category 5

4532 Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant Waterworks Tank 1 Water Tank not in surge area

4533 Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant Waterworks Tank 2 Water Tank not in surge area

4534 Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant Waterworks Tank 3 Water Tank category 3

4575 Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant MEOC Emergency Operations *

453 N. Charleston Bethea Personal Care Home II Res. Care not in surge area

456 N. Charleston Bran DeAna Residential Care Res. Care category 5

457 N. Charleston Cabading Homes #1 Res. Care not in surge area

458 N. Charleston Cabading Homes #2 Res. Care not in surge area

459 N. Charleston Cabading Homes #3 Res. Care not in surge area

462 N. Charleston Christian Boarding Home Res. Care not in surge area

Problem Assessment 210

463 N. Charleston Christine Love Res. Care not in surge area

464 N. Charleston Constance Residential Adult Care Home Res. Care category 3

480 N. Charleston Genesis Community Care Home #1 Res. Care not in surge area

481 N. Charleston Genesis Community Care Home #3 Res. Care not in surge area

482 N. Charleston Guardian Angels Res. Care Res. Care not in surge area

487 N. Charleston Lambs Road Community Residence Res. Care not in surge area

488 N. Charleston Langit Res. Home Care Fac. #2 Res. Care not in surge area

489 N. Charleston Langit Res. Home Care Fac. Res. Care not in surge area

494 N. Charleston Maria Priority Care Res. Home II-B Res. Care not in surge area

495 N. Charleston Maria Priority Care Res. Home II-E Res. Care not in surge area

496 N. Charleston Maria Priority Care Res. Home II-F Res. Care not in surge area

506 N. Charleston Reyes Res. Home Care Facility Res. Care not in surge area

508 N. Charleston Rivers Avenue Manor Res. Care not in surge area

510 N. Charleston Sampson Residential Care #1 Res. Care not in surge area

521 N. Charleston Vanwyever Res. Care Facility Res. Care not in surge area

533 N. Charleston Trident Neurosciences Center, Inc. Outpatient Surgery not in surge area

539 N. Charleston Integrated Health Services of Chas. At

Driftwood

Nursing Home category 3

540 N. Charleston Life Center of Charleston Nursing Home not in surge area

573 N. Charleston N. Charleston Sewer District Emergency Operations not in surge area

575 N. Charleston Driftwood on the Ashley Health Service category 3

576 N. Charleston Charter Medical Health Service category 3

581 N. Charleston Gethsemeni Community Center City Govt. category 3

582 N. Charleston Franklin Fetter Center Health Service not in surge area

583 N. Charleston SCE&G Building Electric category 3

584 N. Charleston N. Charleston Fire District Fire Dept. category 3

585 N. Charleston N. Charleston Fire Station 1 Fire Dept. not in surge area

586 N. Charleston N. Charleston City Hall City Govt. category 5

588 N. Charleston N. Charleston Fire Station 3 Fire Dept. not in surge area

589 N. Charleston N. Charleston Fire Station 2 Fire Dept. category 2

590 N. Charleston N. Charleston Fire Station 4 Fire Dept. not in surge area

591 N. Charleston N. Charleston Fire Station 5 Fire Dept. category 4

592 N. Charleston N. Charleston Fire Station 6 Fire Dept. not in surge area

593 N. Charleston SPCA Storage Animal Shelter category 3

594 N. Charleston SPCA Animal Shelter category 3

601 N. Charleston Bridgeview Pump Station Water Pump Station category 1

4495 N. Charleston WTAT TV-24 & WMMP TV-36 TV Station *

675 N. Charleston North Area Health Clinic #3 Health Service not in surge area

699 N. Charleston North Area Health Clinic #1 Health Service not in surge area

733 N. Charleston Energy Building Electric category 3

4450 N. Charleston N. Charleston Fire Station 7 Fire Dept. category 3

4451 N. Charleston N. Charleston Fire Station 9 Fire Dept. not in surge area

4452 N. Charleston N. Charleston Fire Station 10 Fire Dept. not in surge area

4453 N. Charleston N. Charleston Fire Station 11 Fire Dept. *

756 N. Charleston Shelter- Union Heights Shelter *

757 N. Charleston Community Center - Union Heights City Govt. *

759 N. Charleston North Area Health Clinic #2 Health Service not in surge area

4513 N. Charleston Bell South 91126 Telephone not in surge area

4517 N. Charleston Bell South 91111 Telephone not in surge area

4522 N. Charleston Bell South 91125 Telephone not in surge area

4523 N. Charleston CPW - Hanahan Water Treatment not in surge area

4567 N. Charleston North Charleston City Hall Emergency Operations category 5

4587 N. Charleston N. Charleston Police Dept. Police Dept. category 5

4588 N. Charleston SLED Office Police Dept. category 5

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Airport Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 2

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Ashley Industrial Park

Pump Station

Wastewater Lift Station category 4

Problem Assessment 211

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Barkley Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 2

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Brickyard Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 1

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Bryhawke Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 4

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Cardinal Heights Pump

Station

Wastewater Lift Station category 2

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Centre Point Pump

Station

Wastewater Lift Station category 2

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Chippendale Pump

Station

Wastewater Lift Station category 4

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Copeland Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 4

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District CSU Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 4

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Deerwood Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 4

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Dortown Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 4

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Filbin Creek Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 1

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Forest Hills Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 1

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Frontage Road Pump

Station

Wastewater Lift Station category 4

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Georgia-Pacific Pump

Station

Wastewater Lift Station category 2

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Hawthorne Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 4

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Hillandale Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 4

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Howard Heights Pump

Station

Wastewater Lift Station category 2

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Hwy. 78 Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 4

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Ingleside Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 4

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District International Blvd. Pump

Station

Wastewater Lift Station category 2

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Ladson III Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 4

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Lambs Rd. Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 1

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Little Street Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 2

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Monrovia Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 2

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Navy Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 1

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Noisette Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 2

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Northwoods Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 4

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Otranto Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 4

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Park on Rivers Edge Pump

Station

Wastewater Lift Station category 1

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Peppercorn Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 4

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Pepperdam I Pump

Station

Wastewater Lift Station category 4

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Pepperdam II Pump

Station

Wastewater Lift Station category 4

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Popperdam Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 4

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Stoney Rd. Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 4

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District The Elms Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 4

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Turkey Creek Pump

Station

Wastewater Lift Station category 1

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District VC Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 1

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Watkins Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 1

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Woodside Pump Station Wastewater Lift Station category 4

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. Sewer District Administration Facility Special Purpose District Govt. category 4

Not on state list N. Charleston N. C. District Fire Station #8 Fire Dept. category 2

4590 N. Charleston S.C. Highway Patrol Police Dept. not in surge area

4461 St. Andrews St. Andrews Fire Station 1 Fire Dept. not in surge area

4462 St. Andrews St. Andrews Fire Station 1 Fire Dept. not in surge area

4463 St. Andrews St. Andrews Fire Station 2 Fire Dept. category 2

4464 St. Andrews St. Andrews Fire Station 3 Fire Dept. category2

4465 St. Andrews St. Andrews Fire Station 4 Fire Dept. category 3

Problem Assessment 212

* Data not available for this facility in S.C. Emergency Management Division electronic storm surge map

database (2003)

** MUSC received funding to construct a new hospital to relieve bed shortages in 2004 – the hospital is expected

to be open by January, 2008 (Maze, 2004, October 8).

4576 St. Andrews St. Andrews PSD MEOC Emergency Operations not in surge area

661 St. John's St. John's Fire Dept. Fire Dept. not in surge area

674 St. John's St. John's Fire Dispatch 1 Fire Dept. category 3

673 St. John's St. John's Fire Headquarters Fire Dept. not in surge area

4466 St. John's St. John's Fire Station #3 Fire Dept. *

4467 St. John's St. John's Fire Station #4 Fire Dept. *

4468 St. John's St. John's Fire Station #6 Fire Dept. category 1

4574 St. John's St. John's PSD MEOC Emergency Operations not in surge area

701 St. Paul St. Paul's Health Clinic #1 Health Service *

655 St. Paul's St. Paul's Fire Dept.1 Fire Dept. *

656 St. Paul's St. Paul's Fire Dept. 2 Fire Dept. *

657 St. Paul's St. Paul's Fire Dept. 3 Fire Dept. *

658 St. Paul's St. Paul's Fire Dept. 4 Fire Dept. *

659 St. Paul's St. Paul's Fire Dept. 5 Fire Dept. *

4469 St. Paul's St. Paul's Fire Dept. 6 Fire Dept. *

4577 St. Paul's St. Paul's PSD MEOC Emergency Operations *

662 Seabrook Island Seabrook Island POA Public Works category 1

669 Seabrook Island Seabrook Island Utility Commission Electric category 1

4570 Seabrook Island Seabrook Island Town Hall Emergency Operations category 1

4597 Seabrook Island Seabrook Water & Sewer Water Treatment category 1

642 Sullivan's Island Durst, Durst, Condon & McGidden Health Service *

643 Sullivan's Island Fire & Emergency Command Fire Dept. *

644 Sullivan's Island Wastewater Treatment Wastewaster Treatment *

645 Sullivan's Island Town Hall 1 City Govt. *

646 Sullivan's Island Sunrise Presbyterian Shelter *

647 Sullivan's Island Holy Cross Episcopal Shelter *

648 Sullivan's Island Sullivan Island Baptist Shelter *

649 Sullivan's Island Stella Morris Catholic Church Shelter *

4470 Sullivan's Island Sullivan's Island Fire Station #1 Fire Dept. *

4528 Sullivan's Island Sullivan's Island Water Tank #1 Water Tank *

4529 Sullivan's Island Sullivan's Island Water Tank #2 Water Tank *

4578 Sullivan's Island Sullivan's Island MEOC Emergency Operations *

4592 Sullivan's Island Sullivan's Island Police Dept. Police Dept. *

4599 Sullivan's Island Sullivan's Island Water and Sewer Water Treatment *

Not on state list Throughout Area Charleston Commissioners of Public Works,

Hanahan water treatment plant, Plum Island

Wastewater, Treatment Plant, pump stations,

lift stations, Administration Building, and

Operations Center

Water and Wastewater treatment,

lift and pump stations. Special

Purpose District Government

Problem Assessment 213

Attachment 4-C: Charleston Region Buildings Vulnerable to Flooding

Due to Location in the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) Only

* Since most mobile homes in Charleston County are treated as vehicles for tax

purposes, the determination of “A” of “V” zones for these homes using the Q-3 digital data

was not able to be readily performed. All mobile homes in the SFHA are included in the A-

zone total for this table, since most jurisdictions in Charleston County restrict mobile homes

from the “V” flood zone areas.

Jurisdiction

Total Site-

Built

Structures

% of Total

Site-Built

Structures

in the SFHA

Mobile Homes in

SFHA*

A/AE Zone V/VE Zone A/AE Zone V/VE Zone A/AW V/VE Zone

City of Charleston 45,725 56% 101 21,136 1,345 2,935 272 24,169 1,620

City of N Charleston 25,449 12% 818 2,127 1 835 18 3,780 19

Folly Beach 2,441 89% 0 961 1,131 40 36 1,001 1,167

Hollywood 2,006 23% 32 429 0 26 0 487 0

Isle of Palms 4,703 99% 0 3,333 1,025 229 82 3,562 1,107

James Island 5,170 61% 19 2,876 188 69 1 2,964 189

Kiawah Island 3,618 99% 0 3,430 63 65 7 3,495 70

Lincolnville 288 65% 62 163 0 24 0 249 0

McClellanville 391 97% 1 301 22 55 1 357 23

Meggett 705 83% 59 549 2 36 1 644 3

Ravenel 895 12% 79 90 0 19 0 188 0

Rockville 103 74% 1 37 37 1 1 39 38

Seabrook Island 2,475 92% 0 2,149 90 34 3 2,183 93

Sullivans Island 1,042 100% 0 485 525 17 13 502 538

Summerville 785 23% 0 177 0 1 0 178 0

Town of Awendaw 633 43% 56 221 29 17 3 294 32

Town of Mt Pleasant 31,246 50% 13 13,603 1,178 688 220 14,304 1,398

Unincorporated 25,265 50% 1,141 10,723 1,146 571 81 12,386 1,276

Total Region 152,940 63% 2,382 62,790 6,782 5,662 739 70,782 7,573

Residential Site-Built

Structures in the SFHA

Commercial Structures in

the SFHA

Total Structures in the

SFHA (including site-built

and mobile homes)

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Attachment 4-D: Charleston Region Buildings Vulnerable to Flooding

Due to Year of Construction and Location in the Special Flood Hazard

Area (SFHA)

Jurisdiction

Pre-1985 Site-Built

Residential Buildings

in SFHA

Pre-1985

Commercial

Buildings in SFHA

Total Pre-1985 Site-

Built

Buildings in SFHA

% of All Site-Built Buildings

Jurisdiction Constructed Pre-

1985

and in SFHA

Pre-1985

Mobile

Homes in

SFHA

Total Site-Built

Buildings Pre-

1985 &

Mobile Homes

in SFHA

City of Charleston 12,956 1,888 14,844 61.40% 45 14,889

City of N Charleston 1,699 532 2,231 13.23% 285 2,516

Folly Beach 928 49 977 99.29% 0 977

Hollywood 91 10 101 11.90% 11 112

Isle of Palms 2,137 14 2,151 99.72% 0 2,151

James Island 2,445 35 2,480 59.12% 9 2,489

Kiawah Island 1,631 35 1,666 100% 0 1,666

Lincolnville 92 7 99 63.46% 24 123

McClellanville 166 22 188 98.43% 0 188

Meggett 200 20 220 89.07% 20 240

Ravenel 34 5 39 11.05% 19 58

Rockville 59 2 61 85.92% 1 62

Seabrook Island 1,150 7 1,157 99.57% 0 1,157

Sullivans Island 637 16 653 100% 0 653

Summerville 0 0 0 0% 0 0

Town of Awendaw 78 7 85 32.08% 6 91

Town of Mt Pleasant 2,371 260 2,631 33.57% 3 2,634

Unincorporated 6,070 288 6,358 44.58% 332 6,690

All Regions 32,744 3,197 35,941 755 36,696

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Attachment 4-E: Charleston Region Average Valuation of Buildings

and Mobile Homes

** Valuation data reflected herein is for mobile homes, regardless of age.

Jurisdiction

Average Site-

Built Residential

Building Value

Average

Commercial

Building

Value

Average

Mobile

Home

Value**

Estimated Total

Pre-1985 Site-

Built and

Mobile Home

Building

Value

Estimated

Pre-1985 Site-

Built Building

And Mobile Home

Value in

SFHA (mil.$)

Awendaw (All) $99,565.82 $157,736.84 $37,097.08 $17,404,889.00

Pre-1985 only $66,670.19 $29,325.00 $10,504.17 $5,788,553.00

City of Charleston (All) $195,884.11 $438,534.44 $18,106.42 $5,075,026,612.00

Pre-1985 only $199,403.17 $285,106.83 $8,115.99 $3,532,432,929.00

Folly Beach (All) $184,781.02 $68,030.42 N/A $110,404,599.00

Pre-1985 only $114,796.02 $72,886.00 $0.00 $109,785,299.00

Hollywood (All) $139,693.72 $138,398.47 $33,374.70 $54,515,427.00

Pre-1985 only $61,625.01 $73,667.31 $9,910.00 $8,954,544.00

Isle of Palms (All) $324,321.18 $139,279.94 $0.00 $391,758,676.00

Pre-1985 only $182,543.73 $74,340.00 $0.00 $390,910,961.00

Kiawah Island (All) $455,535.51 $1,848,293.48 N/A $441,676,392.00

Pre-1985 only $266,317.17 $208,945.49 $0.00 $441,676,392.00

Lincolnville (All) $99,525.58 $113,217.86 $22,424.77 $12,684,570.00

Pre-1985 only $80,797.26 $36,255.56 $6,852.07 $8,295,100.00

McClellanville (All) $179,983.33 $135,339.88 $43,930.00 $25,170,960.00

Pre-1985 only $140,318.21 $72,613.68 $24,865,060.00

Meggett (All) $161,939.52 $159,575.00 $31,671.62 $28,647,313.00

Pre-1985 only $119,343.88 $74,766.67 $10,706.67 $26,635,983.00

Mt. Pleasant (All) $240,178.51 $592,916.30 $28,369.66 $1,377,059,424.00

Pre-1985 only $168,103.90 $252,403.95 $6,780.69 $524,734,437.00

N. Charleston (All) $99,797.26 $544,375.56 $18,352.76 $2,061,283,613.00

Pre-1985 only $87,650.22 $287,691.49 $7,888.36 $299,489,204.00

James Island (All) $167,426.47 $219,180.82 $26,330.00 $658,513,178.00

Pre-1985 only $156,856.96 $163,698.78 $7,839.17 $393,364,958.00

Ravenel (All) $91,908.15 $209,775.20 $28,315.11 $22,939,411.00

Pre-1985 only $61,193.98 $70,564.75 $9,305.25 $2,342,908.00

Rockville (All) $189,674.41 $76,525.00 $12,682.50 $12,342,502.00

Pre-1985 only $179,338.84 $76,525.00 $10,350.00 $11,819,093.00

Seabrook Island (All) $305,232.76 $127,061.08 N/A $218,099,899.00

Pre-1985 only $187,453.21 $222,362.38 $0.00 $216,161,700.00

Summerville (All) $134,019.05 $160,787.50 $29,575.00 $381,860.00

Pre-1985 only $43,100.00 $28,175.00 $5,280.00 N/A

Sullivan’s Island (All) $319,318.15 $198,535.04 N/A $109,552,562.00

Pre-1985 only $168,715.01 $160,084.62 $0.00 $109,552,562.00

Unincorporated (All) $132,627.59 $231,073.42 $29,294.09 $1,542,147,427.00

Pre-1985 only $106,723.47 $121,007.88 $8,968.03 $771,740,261.00

Total Region (All) $189,919.82 $454,363.24 $25,071.09 $12,159,609,314.00

Pre-1985 only $148,297.70 $257,269.31 $8,412.38 $6,878,549,944.00

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Attachment 4-F: Charleston Region Average Valuation of Site-Built

Buildings by Flood Zone

Jurisdiction

Total Value “A”

Zones Site-Built

Structures

Total Value “V”

Zones Site-Built

Structures

(mil$)

Total Value Site-Built

Structures

Not in the SFHA

(mil$)

Total Value of Site-Built

Structures

Not Flood-Zone

Coded

(mil$)

City of Charleston $5,957,540,850 $790,598,969 $3,625,027,118 $3,342,951,710

City of N Charleston $690,440,690 $19,600,400 $4,156,131,410 $4,013,881,023

Folly Beach $156,990,099 $243,353,099 $14,008,969 0

Hollywood $124,005,997 0 $155,229,498 $151,567,898

Isle of Palms $1,032,338,692 $425,263,998 $8,723,915 $6,589,200

James Island $503,140,601 $41,045,201 $328,739,900 $326,082,500

Kiawah Island $1,609,040,901 $88,985,900 $78,234,400 0

Lincolnville $20,575,700 0 $8,331,500 $7,071,300

McClellanville $56,741,193 $8,125,900 $2,647,800 $433,700

Meggett $96,306,611 $317,001 $16,801,413 $12,211,013

Ravenel $14,129,398 0 $83,475,553 $80,643,253

Rockville $6,907,504 $9,526,800 $2,649,563 $2,649,563

Seabrook Island $642,423,000 $60,437,600 $12,909,299 0

Sullivans Island $138,966,716 $188,051,401 $1,492,299 0

Summerville $26,357,000 0 $79,062,100 $57,025,300

Town of Awendaw $25,233,379 $9,273,905 $30,529,247 $28,456,047

Town of Mt Pleasant $4,302,491,029 $448,216,899 $3,633,787,556 $3,384,295,756

Unincorporated $1,811,981,807 $288,421,450 $1,411,877,620 $1,338,880,517

Total Region $17,215,611,167 $2,621,218,523 $13,649,659,160 $12,752,738,780

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Section 5

Goals The Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan is intended to serve as a guiding document

for project selection under the Project Impact initiative. The goals for the Project Impact are

therefore directly linked to the goals for this plan. The goals of the Project Impact initiative

are as follows:

A. Protecting the lives of our citizens to the best of our abilities from natural and man-

made environmental hazards

B. Assessing the extent of our vulnerability to natural and man-made environmental

hazards.

C. Establishing cooperative relationships between the public, private, and non-profit

sector to enhance our preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation for hazard events.

D. Educating our citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps

which may be taken to reduce that vulnerability.

E. Reducing vulnerability of our infrastructure and built environment to natural and

man-made environmental hazards through specific mitigation projects that will also

consider the historic and environmental resources of our area.

The mission of the “Project Impact” initiative is also an integral part of this plan.

This mission is as follows:

The mission of the Charleston Region “Project Impact” initiative is to create a more

disaster resistant community through cooperative efforts of the private, public, and non-

profit sectors.

Based upon the responses to the pre-planning questionnaire, following would be the goals

for this plan (listed in the order of importance):

A) Minimize future hurricane damage

B) Protect public health

C) Minimize future flood damage

D) Reduce existing flood damage

E) Minimize future earthquake damage

F) Preserve environmental resources

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G) Improve hazard resistance of infrastructure

H) Minimize future tornado-related loss of life

I) Minimize future wildfire damage

J) Improve water quality

K) Promote long-term economic prosperity

L) Preserve open space

M) Preserve historic building inventory

N) Minimize future hazardous material incidents

O) Encourage recreational activities

P) Minimize future terrorist activity incidents

In addition to the goals as ranked by the original questionnaire, the Charleston Regional

Hazard Mitigation Project Committee determined the following additional goal should be

included for this plan (with no specific ranking for this goals indicated):

1. Enhance provision of emergency shelters for areas of the Region not currently

serviced by emergency shelters within a close proximity, recognizing that shelters in certain

areas should not be provided due to a lack of safe locations for such facilities, and that

shelters not sanctioned by the American Red Cross are to be classified as “shelters of last

resort”

The committee also determined that jurisdictions may have additional goals that they would

like to pursue through this plan, and that these additional goals should be included as those

jurisdictions deem appropriate.

A plan update questionnaire was distributed to plan signatories and others with an interest

in hazard mitigation during 2006-2007 that asked respondents to prioritize the goals for this

plan, including the goal added by the committee after the original questionnaire, to

determine if the goals had changed in ranking since the original plan questionnaire was

analyzed in 1999. While several of the goals maintained their ranking as determined

through the original questionnaire, others changed in ranking as a result of this new survey.

Following is the ranking of the goals as determined through the 2006-2007 questionnaire

analysis:

A) Minimize future hurricane damage

B) Protect public health

C) Minimize future flooding

D) Minimize future wildfire damage

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E) Minimize future earthquake damage

F) Preserve open space

G) Promote long term economic prosperity

H) Improve hazard resistance of infrastructure

I) Minimize future hazardous materials incidents

J) Enhance provisions for emergency shelters

K) Reduce existing flood damage

L) Minimize future tornado loss of life

M) Improve water quality

N) Minimize future terrorist incidents

O) Encourage recreational activities

P) Preserve historic building inventory

With Project Impact receiving the Community Action for a Renewed Environment

(CARE) grant and developing the Charleston Region Toxics Risk Assessment which

identified particulates and ozone as air pollutants of potential concern in the Charleston

Region, improving air quality has also become an important consideration for this hazard

mitigation plan. The Project Impact committees and the committee that determines

revisions to this plan therefore determined that a goal of “improve air quality” should be

added to the goals for this plan as a part of the 2009-2010 update.

The average of the ranking of these goals, however, demonstrates that all of these

goals are considered important for this plan, since they all were between moderately and

very important based on the average raw score, and all of the goals are within a maximum

of 1 point of each other. Given this relative importance assigned by the survey respondents

to these goals, these goals accurately reflect the overall vision for the hazard mitigation

activities to be performed in the region.

The goals for this plan are also consistent with the hazard vulnerabilities as determined

through the State of South Carolina Hazards Assessment (SCEMD, 2002 and 2005) and the

frequency/severity of hazard events risk assessment methodologies for those hazards

considered most likely to damage buildings and/or cause loss of life (e.g. hurricanes, floods,

wildfires and earthquakes). The goals from the questionnaire for which no particular

hazard is identified (e.g. protect public health, preserve environmental resources, improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure, promote economic prosperity, preserve open space, and

so forth) are also potentially applicable to any type of hazard faced in the Charleston Region.

For those hazards identified as potential risks to the Charleston Region that may not be

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specifically addressed in the goals identified through the questionnaire process (e.g.

drought, severe storms, winter storms, dam failure, and tsunami), the “Project Impact” goals

address these hazards in more general terms. These latter hazards are also those for which

large-scale building-related losses are considered to be relatively less likely. Working

towards achieving all of these goals is expected to minimize hazard-related losses associated

with any of the hazards within the Charleston Region.

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Section 6

Possible Activities Since this plan is a regional plan intended for applicability to all jurisdictions within the

Charleston County area, specific project selection, for the most part, is not included within

this plan. (An exception to this pertains to those projects that are on-going within the region

and are therefore already funded through designated sources.) Separate committees

consisting of interested parties from the jurisdictions, businesses, non-profit sector, and/or

the public at large have been established to actually select projects to be performed and to

identify potential funding sources for those projects that are not on-going projects. The

individual jurisdictions have also been encouraged to identify and implement projects

applicable to their jurisdictions as they deem appropriate.

The chart in Attachment 6-A to this section provides a summary of the project prioritization

factors as indicated by the respondents. The results from this prioritization assessment

indicate that activities should be evaluated and prioritized according to the following

criteria:

1. Property affected by project is a repetitive loss property (flood).

2. Environmental considerations.

3. Property owners are in agreement with/support the project.

4. Jurisdiction is in agreement with/supports the project.

5. Project technical feasibility.

6. Use of the structure.

7. Historic nature of the property.

8. Location of the projects (e.g. spread projects across the region).

9. Nature of the structure (e.g. foundation type, framing type, reinforcement, etc.)

10. Ability of property owners to afford mitigation measure (lower income first).

11. Ability to recover expenditures (e.g. liens).

12. FEMA cost benefits analysis software used for ranking projects.

13. Other (e.g. need for assistance, area growth rate, available funds, meets regulatory

requirements).

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The questionnaire that was distributed during 2014-2015 again asked the

respondents to rank/order the project prioritization factors. The results of this latter survey

reflected revisions to the ordering from the original survey as follows:

1. Project technical feasibility.

2. Jurisdiction/agency in agreement with/support project

3. Use of structure.

4. Property affected by project is a repetitive (flood) loss property

5. Environmental considerations.

6. Nature of structure.

7. Property owners are in agreement with/support project.

8. Ability to recover expenditures.

9. Historic nature of property.

10. Location of project.

11. FEMA cost benefit analysis used to rank projects.

12. Ability of property owners to afford mitigation measure (lower income first)

These prioritization factors from the questionnaire surveys, are (with the exception of

the repetitive flood loss property factor) not hazard-specific, so consequently would apply to

all hazards identified in the quantitative risk assessments (e.g. State of South Carolina

Hazards Assessment (SCEMD, 2002 and 2005) and the frequency/severity of hazard events

risk assessment methodologies) discussed in the Problem Assessment section of this plan.

The ranking of the repetitive flood loss property prioritization factor, although lower in the

latest survey compared to its original ranking, is still relatively high and is generally

consistent with the high ranking of the flood hazard in this plan. These prioritization factors

are utilized by the multiple committees who provide input into this plan as criteria for

assigning a 1 to 4 priority rating for action items in the action plans for the adopting entities

(1 through 4 with 1 being the highest). The members of the committees also conduct a cost

benefit review of the action items in determining these priority ratings (1 to 4). This review

includes, but is not limited to, discussion of which action items have the lowest cost for the

highest benefit, funding availability for the types of projects, and whether the proposed

activity/project is in compliance with National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

requirements (and local flood ordinances when these exceed NFIP requirements). The

highest ranking items were deemed to be the most beneficial.

Several of these project prioritization factors are specific to a particular type of activity. The

following sections of this plan describe the factors that are applicable to the six categories of

activities (e.g. preventive activities, property protection, natural and beneficial functions of

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floodplains, emergency services, structural projects and public information activities) used

to classify potential hazard mitigation projects.

6.1 – Program for Public Information

As part of an on-going effort to mitigate loss of life and property damage associated with

flooding events, all jurisdictions presently active in the National Flood Insurance Program

(NFIP) - Community Rating System (CRS) will establish a Program for Public Information

(PPI) Committee. This PPI Committee will serve all the jurisdictions (towns, cities and

unincorporated areas) within the Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. All the

jurisdictions within the Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan have recognized the

commonality of those natural disasters that pose the greatest threat, principally hurricanes,

coastal storms, and the associated floods. Therefore, establishing a single multi-

jurisdictional PPI committee will focus efforts to mitigate loss of life and property damage

and eliminate duplicity of efforts and resources on similar projects. Membership for this PPI

Committee will be established with the Charleston County Area Project Impact Public

Information Committee and the Hazard Mitigation Project Committee with additional

membership as required. The other committees of Charleston County Area Project Impact

will offer assistance in the form of reviewing and providing recommendations on proposed

and existing outreach projects.

Assessment of the Community’s Public Information Activities

Charleston County is very proactive in promoting public awareness and preparing

measures needed to mitigate the region’s vulnerability to natural disasters that pose the

greatest risk of damage. Due to the large extent of the coastal floodplain in Charleston

County and the number of structures within the floodplain, some of the main efforts of

current outreach projects is the promotion of proper preparation, mitigation measures (i.e.

proper construction techniques, window protection, flood vents, etc.), and the importance of

having flood insurance for residents and businesses within the Special Flood Hazard Area

(SFHA) and even for those who reside outside the SFHA. Charleston County, Project

Impact, and local governments engage in public awareness projects such as disaster

awareness expositions typically held before or upon the early arrival of the hurricane season

(June 1st). Presentations to homeowners groups and/or local communities are also held

throughout the year to bring about greater awareness among the public of the need to

mitigate losses through preparation, mitigation and insurance. At these public events

printed materials (brochures, booklets, etc.) are handed out to the public informing them

about evacuation routes, emergency contact numbers, the importance of having proper

insurance coverage for structures and contents, etc. Other expositions and/or presentations

are used to inform the public about additional hazards (i.e. earthquakes, tornadoes, dangers

of open burning, etc.), protection of floodplain eco-systems, proper landscaping, etc. These

events are also used to encourage the attendees to promote and acquire flood insurance as

well as insurance from other types of hazards for which Charleston County is vulnerable

such as earthquakes. Charleston County along with local jurisdictions annually complete an

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outreach project to floodplain residents in which a flyer is mailed out informing them on

evacuation routes, emergency contact information, planning steps to reduce vulnerability,

minimize flood and hurricane damage, importance of having flood insurance, etc. (reference

Action Plans of applicable jurisdictions in Section VII ). This project is proposed to be

included in the new PPI as a targeted audience (see Section VI Attachment 6-D Program for

Public Information). Charleston County, including local jurisdictions, maintain a website

that concerns floodplain issues such as flood zone determinations, flood insurance, permit

requirements, etc., informing the public on the issues and requirements involved in residing

and building within the floodplain. Again this activity will continue along with other

existing activities, such as flood protection assistance and flood map information service.

Some existing activities or outreach projects may be modified based on PPI Committee

evaluation so new projects can be added. Present activities completed by others such as

billboard messages, TV crawlers, etc. can be included; these activities represent potential

stakeholder involvement and can bolster the overall PPI program. The ultimate goal of the

PPI Committee will be to increase public access to information that will provide greater

public awareness of activities that will minimize losses from a natural disaster event.

Topics and Messages for Public Information

Based on input from members of the Hazard Mitigation Project Committee and Project

Impact committees, eleven (11) topics with ten (10) or more messages were formulated

based on the region’s vulnerabilities to hurricanes, tropical storms and associated flooding.

These eleven (11) topics and associated messages are listed and included in this Section

under Attachment 6-D.

Target Audiences and Outreach Methods

Again based on discussion and agreement from members of the Hazard Mitigation Project

Committee and Project Impact committees target audiences and outreach methods were

selected based on providing the most effective means in disseminating the topics and

messages listed in Attachment 6-D with the goal of reaching and informing the public to the

greatest extent possible. These target audiences and outreach methods are also included in

this Section under Attachment 6-D. Some of these projects will include the involvement of

local government but others will be completed by stakeholders (not from local government).

Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation of PPI

Upon enactment of the PPI document and establishment of the PPI Committee, all outreach

projects will be monitored and evaluated by the PPI Committee on an annual basis.

Therefore, the PPI Committee must meet at least once a year, however, more frequent

meetings may be planned to provide more effective monitoring and review. The PPI

Committee will review the progress of each project; agree to any changes and/or the

cessation of projects. An annual evaluation of the PPI will be completed at the end of its

twelve (12) month cycle. The PPI will be a dynamic program that reflects the evolving needs

of the Charleston County region.

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6.2 – Preventive Activities

Preventive activities include such items as floodplain management regulations, beachfront

management regulations, stormwater management regulations, building-related codes, fire

prevention codes, wetlands protection regulations, water quality regulations, stream-

dumping regulations, coastal erosion regulations, and the preservation of open space.

Public information activities will be discussed in the section of this plan specifically

designated to this topic.

The project prioritization factors applicable to this type of activity in the order of importance

per the 2014-2015 questionnaire survey results are as follows:

1. Project technical feasibility.

2. Jurisdiction/agency in agreement with/support project.

3. Use of structure.

4. Property affected by project is a repetitive (flood) loss property

5. Environmental considerations.

6. Property owners are in agreement with/support project.

7. Historic nature of property.

On-going projects within the Charleston County area which would be classified as

preventive activities, the type of organization(s) performing the function, and funding

mechanisms for these activities are provided in the following table:

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Table 6-1

Activity Type of Organization Funding Mechanism

Floodplain Management

Regulations

Local jurisdictions, SC Dept. of Natural

Resources, US ACOE General Fund

Fire Protection Regulations Local jurisdictions, State Fire Marshal General Fund

Insurance Reserve Fund

Wetlands Protection Regulations

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, S. C.

DHEC Office of Coastal & Resource

Management

General Fund

Other Management Regulations

(e.g. Building Code Enforcement

Assistance, flood mapping /

delineation, Environmental

Review, hazards research)

S.C. Dept. of Insurance, S. C. Dept. of

Natural Resources, S. C. Sea Grant

Consortium, US ACOE

General Fund

Grant Funding

Donations

Preservation of Open Space

Charleston County Parks & Recreation

Commission, Local Jurisdictions,

wetlands banks

General Fund

Bond Funding

Stormwater Management

Regulations

S. C. DHEC Office of Coastal and

Resource Mgmt., Local Jurisdictions, US

ACOE

General Fund

Wind Building Regulations Local Jurisdictions General Fund

Coastal Erosion Regulations

S. C. DHEC Office of Coastal and

Resource Mgmt., Local Jurisdictions, US

ACOE

General Fund

Earthquake Building Regulations Local Jurisdictions General Fund

Beachfront Management

Regulations

SC DHEC Office of Coastal and

Resource Mgmt. General Fund

Water Quality Regulations

SC DHEC, U. S. Army Corps of

Engineers, S.C. Dept. of Natural

Resources

General Fund

Stream Dumping Regulations Local Jurisdictions General Fund

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Additional preventive activities which may be considered by the jurisdictions in the

Charleston County area include but are not limited to, the following:

• Considering areas subject to repetitive flooding for acquisition for parks and other

permanent open space.

• Revising floodplain management ordinances to include a one (1) foot freeboard in

areas without other restrictions that make the requirement for an extra foot of elevation

impractical (e.g. historic buildings, areas with zoning ordinances with height limitations,

etc.).

• Adopting voluntary standards for single-family residence construction that exceed

minimal building code requirements for wind and seismic design.

• Adopting stream-dumping ordinances.

• Modernizing flood insurance rate maps.

• Restricting newly located manufactured housing from Velocity (“V”) flood zones.

• Developing maps to indicate areas where radon protection would be recommended.

• Sponsoring educational programs for design professionals, contractors, building

code officials, insurance agents, etc. on regulations and codes.

• Developing a monitoring program for known repetitively flooded properties to

verify that substantial improvements are not being performed without proper permitting in

an effort to avoid elevating the structures.

• Encouraging a standardized system to collect data on flood events throughout the

region for future flood studies.

• Participating in a “Drainage Awareness Campaign” to educate citizens regarding

effects of dumping foreign materials into drainageways.

• Encouraging development reviewers to consider provisions for “no adverse impact”

when development is proposed within floodplain areas.

• Encouraging young people to learn more about hazard prevention through

engineering solutions by sponsoring awards at the Lowcountry Science Fair

6.3 – Property Protection

Property protection includes but is not limited to such items as educating or assisting

citizens regarding retrofitting existing structures to be more resistant to hazards (e.g.

hurricane, flood, earthquake, tornado, wildfire, hazardous material incidents, and/or

terrorism), elevating existing structures so that the finished floor/lowest horizontal

structural member is at or above the base flood elevation or freeboard elevation,

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demolishing structures below the base flood elevation which cannot be cost effectively

elevated or retrofitted, relocating structures in areas subject to repetitive flooding to areas

not within the special flood hazard area, educating citizens regarding hazard safe interior

rooms for tornado shelters, educating property owners regarding glazing protection in the

event of a hurricane, providing information regarding hazard insurance to citizens, and

insuring public owned facilities against hazards.

The project prioritization factors applicable to this type of activity per the 2014-2015

questionnaire survey in the order of importance are as follows:

1. Project technical feasibility.

2. Jurisdiction/agency in agreement with/support project.

3. Use of structure.

4. Property affected by project is a repetitive (flood) loss property

5. Environmental considerations.

6. Nature of structure.

7. Property owners are in agreement with/support project.

8. Ability to recover expenditures.

9. Historic nature of property.

10. Location of project.

11. FEMA cost benefit analysis used to rank projects.

12. Ability of property owners to afford mitigation measure (lower income first)

On-going projects within the Charleston County area which would be classified as property

protection activities, the type of organization(s) performing the function, and funding

mechanisms for these activities are provided in the following table (the order of the activity

in the table corresponds to the prioritization of these activities from most important to least

important per the average of the questionnaire responses):

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Table 6-2

The Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Program Committee determined that there

should be some consideration of the nature of the flooding problem in the entire

neighborhood in addition to a structure-by-structure approach in determining projects to be

undertaken. It was discussed that there may be certain situations where, for example, a

drainage improvement project may be the most cost effective mechanism of addressing a

neighborhood flooding problem where multiple structures are flooding (with or without

flood insurance claims), and others where retrofitting/elevating/demolishing one structure

with repetitive flooding may be the most effective mechanism for addressing the problem.

A broad based neighborhood approach is recommended for project selection in this regard.

Activities the jurisdictions in the Charleston County area may want to consider

implementing in addition to those on-going projects for property protection include but are

not limited to the following.

Activity Type of Organization Funding Mechanism

Providing information re: flood

insurance to citizens

Local Jurisdictions, SC DNR, FEMA, Sea

Grant Consortium, US ACOE

Grant Funding

General Fund

Donations

Designing new publicly owned

buildings to exceed minimal

hazard resistance design criteria

Local Jurisdictions, State Engineer, SC

DOT, US ACOE

Bond Funding

Grand Funding

General Fund

Purchase flood insurance for

publicly owned buildings Local Jurisdictions, State Engineer General Fund

Elevating/Retrofitting

repetitively damaged property

Local Jurisdictions, S. C. Sea Grant

Consortium, SC DNR, FEMA, US

ACOE, SC DOT

Grant Funding

General Fund

Donations

Retrofitting existing publicly

owned structures to meet

minimal hazard resistance

design criteria

Local Jurisdictions, State Engineer, SC

DOT, US ACOE

Bond Funding

Grant Funding

General Funding

Donations

Purchase earthquake insurance

for publicly owned buildings Local Jurisdictions, State Engineer General Fund

Demolition of repetitively

damaged properties (flood)

Local Jurisdictions, SC DNR, FEMA, SC

DOT, SC DHEC OCRM

Grant Funding

General Fund

Purchase wind insurance for

publicly owned buildings Local Jurisdictions, State Engineer General Fund

Provide information re:

earthquake insurance to citizens Local Jurisdictions, FEMA

Grant Funding

General Fund

Acquisition/Relocation of

repetitively damaged property

SC DNR, FEMA, US ACOE, SC DOT,

SC DHEC OCRM

Grant Funding

General Fund

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• Encouraging lenders to provide low interest rate loans for retrofitting structures for

hazard resistance.

• Encouraging local building material/hazard resistant product suppliers to donate or

provide supplies at a reduced cost for retrofitting existing structures for hazard resistance.

• Encouraging local volunteer agencies/contractors/design professionals to donate or

provide services at a reduced cost for retrofitting existing structures for hazard resistance.

• Educating citizens regarding hazard safe interior room construction.

• Establishing a volunteer network to assist elderly/infirmed property owners with

installing glazing protection when a hurricane warning is issued.

• Supporting projects designed to enhance the distribution of information regarding

hazard mitigation/preparation to the citizens (e.g. 113 Calhoun Street, development of

displays for information distribution at public events/facilities, Hazard Awareness Week,

etc.)

• Utilizing available software for conducting vulnerability analyses to various types of

natural or man-made hazards (e.g. HAZUS, CAMEO, Consequences Assessment Tool set,

etc.)

• Develop a voluntary set of specifications that exceed minimal code to encourage

builders and property owners to construct or retrofit their homes in a more hazard resistant

manner.

• Develop educational materials to educate residents about hazard resistant

construction techniques and protecting property from hazard-related damages.

• Retrofitting existing critical facilities for enhanced hazard-resistance.

• Supporting demonstration projects where residents may learn how to protect their

homes from hazard events.

• Developing programs where eligible residents receive assistance in

repairing/renovating their homes for enhanced hazard resistance.

• Developing a detailed inventory of the most vulnerable and most critical structures

to the types of hazard events experienced in the community for archival records in the event

of a loss due to a hazard event.

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6.4 – Natural and Beneficial Functions of Floodplains/Resource

Preservation

Floodplains in the Charleston County area may contain wetland areas or primary ocean

front dunes, which serve important functions. Specifically, wetlands may moderate

flooding, enhance water quality, enhance ground water recharge, and often serve as habitats

for wildlife. Primary ocean front dunes serve as a buffer against minor wave height

fluctuations and against beach erosion. Activities geared towards the protection of natural

and beneficial functions of floodplains include but are not limited to wetlands protection

through permitting processes, dune protection through permitting processes, building set-

back lines for wetlands and/or the ocean, beach renourishment, tree protection ordinances,

erosion-control requirements for commercial construction, and installation of

environmentally sensitive wastewater treatment facilities. Although historic structures are

not generally thought of as performing a function beneficial to floodplains, the Charleston

area has a long history of considering these structures as beneficial resources to the

community. Therefore, the preservation and rehabilitation of these structures for improved

resistance to natural hazard strikes could be considered an activity with benefit for the other

types of hazards facing this area.

The project prioritization factors applicable to this type of activity in the order of importance

are as follows:

1. Project technical feasibility.

2. Jurisdiction/agency in agreement with/support project.

3. Environmental considerations.

4. Property owners are in agreement with/support project.

5. Ability to recover expenditures.

6. Historic nature of property.

7. Location of project.

8. FEMA cost benefit analysis used to rank projects.

9. Ability of property owners to afford mitigation measure (lower income first)

On-going projects within the Charleston County area which would be classified as natural

and beneficial function protection activities, the type of organization(s) performing the

function, and funding mechanisms for these activities are provided in the following table:

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Table 6-3

Activities the jurisdictions in the Charleston County area may want to consider

implementing in addition to those on-going projects for natural and beneficial function

protection include but are not limited to the following:

• Educating citizens regarding hazard resistant landscaping and coastal and

endangered species.

• Participating in a “Garden Spot for Kids” program.

• Considering purchasing COBRA zone properties for parks.

Activity Type of Organization Funding Mechanism

Beach Renourishment Local Jurisdictions, FEMA Grant Funding

General Fund

Permitting of wasterwater

treatment facilities SC DHEC Env. Health General Fund

Erosion Control Local Jurisdictions, SC DHEC

OCRM, contractors

General Fund

Contractor Expense

Permitting for wetland disturbance SC DHEC OCRM, US ACOE General Fund

Tree protection/landscaping

ordinances

Local Jurisdictions, State Engineer,

SC DOT, US ACOE General Fund

Dune protection Local Jurisdictions, SC DHEC General Fund

Designation of wildlife preservation

areas US DOL, SC DNR General Fund

Preservation/retrofitting of Historic

sites/structures for hazard

resistance

Local Jurisdictions, SC Dept. of

Archives, US DOI

General Fund

Bond Funding

Grant Funding

Donations

Reviewing/Preparing

Environmental Impact Statement

(SPA at Daniel Island)

US ACOE General Fund

National Water Quality Assessment

Program USGS, US ACOE General Fund

Bioremediation assessment USGS, Naval Facilities Engineering

Command, US ACOE General Fund

Biological and Ecological studies USGS, US Fish & Wildlife Service,

US ACOE General Fund

Preservation of open space as parks Local Jurisdictions, SC Dept. of

Archives, US ACOE

Bond Funding

General Fund

Donations

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• Developing programs to encourage young people to take an interest in preserving

natural and historic resources.

• Creating new beachfront dunes through “Build-A-Dune” projects.

• Encouraging wetlands preservation through educating the public about wetlands

buffer zones or regulating these buffer zones through development ordinances.

• Encouraging citizens to preserve natural and historic resources at appropriate

existing public venues and parks.

• Encouraging wildfire-prone local communities to become “Firewise communities”,

to the extent feasible.

6.5 – Emergency Services

Emergency services include but are not limited to posting hazard event activities such as

damage assessment, search and rescue, treatment of injuries, traffic control, crime control,

firefighting, hazardous material cleanup/control, debris removal, road clearing, distribution

of emergency supplies, and disposition of debris. Emergency services also include the

provision of emergency shelters, emergency mass transportation, evacuation procedures,

and emergency warning.

The project prioritization factors applicable to this type of activity per the 2014-2015

questionnaire survey in the order of importance are as follows:

1. Project technical feasibility.

2. Jurisdiction/agency in agreement with/support project.

3. Use of structure.

4. Property affected by project is a repetitive (flood) loss property

5. Environmental considerations.

6. Nature of structure.

7. Property owners are in agreement with/support project.

8. Historic nature of property.

9. Location of project.

10. FEMA cost benefit analysis used to rank projects.

On-going projects within the Charleston County area which would be classified as

emergency services activities, the type of organization(s) performing the function, and

funding mechanisms for these activities are provided in the following table:

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Table 6-4

Activity Type of Organization Funding Mechanism

Emergency Health Care Services

Provision

Local Jurisdictions, Hospitals,

Ambulance companies, American Red

Cross

General Fund

Insurance

Direct payment for

services

Donations

Emergency Warning

(Emergency Broadcast System)

Local jurisdictions, media, NOAA NWS,

US ACOE General Fund

Distribution of Emergency

Supplies

Local Jurisdictions, American Red Cross,

FEMA, US ACOE

General Fund

Donations

Grant Funding

Evacuation Shelters American Red Cross, Local Jurisdictions,

US ACOE

General Fund

Donations

Fire suppression Local Jurisdictions

General Fund

Insurance Reserve

Fund

Hazardous Material

cleanup/control

Local Jurisdictions,

Transporters/storage location operators

of hazardous materials

General Fund

Enterprise Fund

Bond Funding

Crime Control Local Jurisdictions, SLED, US FBI General Fund

Debris removal/disposition Local Jurisdictions, FEMA

General Fund

Grant Funding

Enterprise Fund

Coordination of Volunteer

services (post-event)

Local Jurisdictions, American Red Cross,

Salvation Army

General Fund

Donations

Hurricane Surge Mapping US ACOE, USGS General Fund

Flood forecasting NOAA NWS, US ACOE General Fund

Gathering and providing

hydrologic data USGS, State Hydrologist, US ACOE General Fund

Sandbagging for flooding Local Jurisdictions General Fund

Maritime firefighting program Local jurisdictions, SPA, maritime

industry

General Fund

Enterprise Fund

Donations

Hazardous material training Local Jurisdictions General Fund

Grant Funding

Terrorist response/preparation

training Local Jurisdictions

General Fund

Grant Funding

Staffing Emergency Operation

Centers

Local Jurisdictions, American Red Cross,

Salvation Army, media providers, US

ACOE

General Fund

Bond Funding

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Activities the jurisdictions in the Charleston County area may want to consider

implementing in addition to those on-going projects for emergency services include but are

not limited to the following:

• Retrofitting existing critical facilities for hazard resistance.

• Identifying evacuation shelters for areas currently not within reasonably close

proximity to a shelter for humans and pets/domestic animals.

• Making provisions for emergency warning during normal sleep hours (particularly

for hazards with little warning such as tornadoes).

• Making provisions for transportation to emergency shelters for those in need of

transportation.

• Constructing new critical facilities to the extent practical in such a manner as to

exceed minimal standards for hazard resistance and to be located in areas that are the least

prone to damage by hazard events (e.g. not in the special flood hazard area if possible and

still meet the service needs for the facility).

• Obtaining information regarding/ assisting with the preparation of emergency plans

for places of large assembly (e.g. Aquarium, Coliseum, Athletic stadiums, etc.) and tourist

activity centers.

• Adopting the Terrorism Annex to the Emergency Operations Plan.

• Educating medical providers on emergency service topics such as decontamination

procedures.

• Providing resources to enable emergency shelters to be opened quickly in the event

of a hazard with little or no warning.

• Providing assistance to the marine assistance pact and the anti-terrorism task force.

• Making applications to nationally recognized programs that promote emergency

preparedness, such as the “Storm Ready” program of the National Weather Service.

• Providing updated weather radios to schools for early warning of pending hazard

events.

• Promoting hazard awareness through media campaigns using weather radios as

give-away items.

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6.6 – Structural Projects

Structural projects include, but are not limited to, drainage improvement projects, stream

channel modification/dredging, dam construction, and infrastructure

construction/modification/repair. Since Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are

potentially valuable tools for use in structural projects, GIS related projects are included

within this section of the plan.

The project prioritization factors applicable to this type of activity per the 2014-2015

questionnaire survey in the order of importance are as follows:

1. Project technical feasibility.

2. Jurisdiction/agency in agreement with/support project.

3. Use of structure.

4. Property affected by project is a repetitive (flood) loss property

5. Environmental considerations.

6. Nature of structure.

7. Property owners are in agreement with/support project.

8. Ability to recover expenditures.

9. Historic nature of property.

10. Location of project.

11. FEMA cost benefit analysis used to rank projects.

12. Ability of property owners to afford mitigation measure (lower income first)

On-going projects within the Charleston County area which would be classified as structural

project activities, the type of organization(s) performing the function, and funding

mechanisms for these activities are provided in the following table:

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Table 6-5

Activities the jurisdictions in the Charleston County area may want to consider

implementing in addition to those on-going structural projects include but are not limited to

the following

• Updating or developing a master drainage, stormwater or watershed plan.

• Implementing drainage improvement projects consistent with results of the drainage

studies.

Activity Type of Organization Funding Mechanism

Drainage Improvement Projects

(See list provided in Attachment

VI-C to this section)

Local Jurisdictions, US ACOE

Grant Funding

Enterprise Funding

General Fund

Bond Funding

Drainage studies

(See list provided in Attachment

VI-C to this section)

Local Jurisdictions, US ACOE

General Fund

Grant Funding

Enterprise Funding

Drainage System Maintenance Local Jurisdictions, SC DOT General Fund

Enterprise Fund

Installation of dry fire hydrants

in rural areas Local Jurisdictions General Fund

GIS Mapping

Local Jurisdictions, US ACOE, NOAA

Coastal Resources, BCD COG, SC DNR,

USGS, FEMA

General Fund

Grant Funding

Establishing elevation reference

marks US ACOE, FEMA

General Fund

Grant Funding

Inspecting elevation reference

marks Local Jurisdictions General Fund

Channel dredging Local Jurisdictions, SPA, US ACOE

General Fund

Grant Funding

Bond Funding

Road/bridge

construction/repair Local Jurisdictions, SC DOT, US ACOE

General Fund

Grant Funding

Bond Funding

Utility right-of-way

permitting/construction

Local Jurisdictions, SC DOT, utility

service providers, US ACOE

General Fund

Utility use collections

Bond Funding

Coastal Erosion Study USGS, SC DHEC OCRM, S. C. Sea

Grant Consortium, US ACOE

General Fund

Grant Funding

Topographic Mapping USGS, US ACOE General Fund

Hydrologic Data Collection USGS, State Hydrologist, US ACOE General Fund

Stormwater Master Planning Local Jurisdictions Enterprise Funds

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• Implementing a Drainage Awareness Campaign program.

• Developing a system for recording flood damages as a result of inadequate drainage

in a consistent manner across jurisdictions.

• Developing a schedule for placing existing above ground utilities underground

where feasible, particularly along evacuation routes, major arteries, and highly congested

areas.

• Developing a schedule to repair/replace existing roads/bridges, which based upon

vulnerability analyses and inspection results are least likely to withstand hazard events.

Developing a system for the sharing of GIS maps and support data amongst the jurisdictions

to minimize duplication of effort.

• Installing signs indicating anticipated flood elevation levels over major roadways in

the event of a hurricane or severe flood event.

• Educating residents on proper generator usage.

• Educating residents on procedures to follow to underground their utilities going to

their individual properties.

• Implementing a stormwater section to address water quality and NPDES

requirements and to address water quantity issues to reduce flooding potential.

6.7 – Public Information Activities

Public information activities include but are not limited to mailing brochures regarding

hazards to residents, providing literature regarding hazards to citizens at offices/public

libraries, television advertisements, participating in hazard awareness weeks, newspaper

advertisements, providing speakers for schools/groups, conducting inspections of

structures at the request of residents to verify hazard resistant construction, maintaining lists

of contractors qualified to perform hazard mitigation-related construction, and radio

advertisements.

The project prioritization factors applicable to this type of activity in the order of importance

are as follows:

1. Project technical feasibility.

2. Jurisdiction/agency in agreement with/support project.

3. Property affected by project is a repetitive (flood) loss property

4. Property owners are in agreement with/support project.

5. Location of project.

6. Ability of property owners to afford mitigation measure (lower income first)

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On-going projects within the Charleston County area which would be classified as public

information activities, the type of organization(s) performing the function, and funding

mechanisms for these activities are provided in the following table:

Table 6-6

Activity Type of Organization Funding Mechanism

Mailing hazard brochures to all

residents

Local Jurisdictions, FEMA, SC DNR, US

ACOE

General Fund

Grant Funding

Providing literature to citizens at

offices/places of business

Local Jurisdictions, FEMA, SC DNR, US

ACOE, USGS, American Red Cross, S. C.

Sea Grant Consortium, DHEC OCRM,

media providers

General Fund

Grant Funding

Donations

Television Advertisements FEMA, media providers, Corporate

sponsors

General Fund

Grant Funding

Donations

Participating in Hazard Awareness

Weeks

Local Jurisdictions, American Red Cross,

Corporate sponsors, US ACOE; National

Weather Service

General Fund

Newspaper advertisements Local Jurisdictions, FEMA, American Red

Cross, SC DOT, DHEC OCRM General Fund

Providing speakers for

schools/groups

Local Jurisdictions, US ACOE, SC DNR,

DHEC OCRM, FEMA, American Red

Cross, SC DOT, S.C. Sea Grant

Consortium, USGS; National Weather

Service

General Fund

Grant Funding

Mailing hazard brochures to

floodplain residents Local Jurisdictions General Fund

Participating in hazard-

related/product expos

Local Jurisdictions, American Red Cross,

media providers, National Weather Service

General Fund

Grant Funding

Providing courses for school

children re: hazard preparedness

FEMA, Earthquake Education Center, State

Fire Marshal, SC EPD, Local Jurisdictions, General Fund

Providing hazard-related

information on internet web pages

Local Jurisdictions, FEMA, NOAA NWS,

SC DNR, US ACOE, USGS, American Red

Cross, SC DOT, Sea Grant Consortium,

media providers

General Fund

Providing post-disaster educational

services, such as but not limited to,

literature distribution, media

announcements, speaking to

groups of residents, etc.

American Red Cross, Local Jurisdictions,

FEMA, ACOE, SC DOT, media providers

General Fund

Grant Funding

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Activities the jurisdictions in the Charleston County area may want to consider

implementing in addition to those on-going public information projects include but are not

limited to the following:

• Participating in a study of the residents of the Charleston County area regarding

their knowledge level of hazards facing this area.

• Participating in “Project Impact” public information activities to the extent feasible.

• Participating in contractor hazard resistant building techniques workshops.

• Participating in a children’s hazard awareness program.

• Participating in the development of a mobile hazard-related educational display.

• Participating in hazard mitigation techniques demonstration projects.

• Establishing an information sharing resource centrally located so that all the

jurisdictions have access to hazard-related information when needed.

• Encouraging local restaurants and/or movie cinemas to participate in public

education campaigns targeted for these establishments.

• Participating in hazards expos and other events designed to educate citizens about

hazard preparation and protection.

• Assisting with the development and/or distribution of printed materials to residents

or visitors on hazard-related topics.

• Participating in the speaker’s bureau and/or asking speakers to present hazard-

related topics at local functions or events.

• Encouraging young people to learn more about hazard preparations through

activities and programs aimed at this audience.

• Working with media outlets to provide hazard-related information to local citizens.

• Distributing an “Electronic Bulletin Board” of public education events and other

activities to committee members and supporters.

Jurisdictions are encouraged to select projects they intend to participate in for their

respective action plans to include with this plan.

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Attachment 6-A: A Chart of Project Prioritization Factors Based Upon

Questionnaire Responses

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Attachment 6-B: A Chart of Property Protection Project Prioritization

Based Upon Questionnaire Responses

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Attachment 6-C: Drainage Improvement Projects

Listed in the tables below are some of the drainage improvement and drainage study projects undertaken in

Charleston County. For a complete list of projects contact the jurisdiction.

Study Description Jurisdiction Status

Stormwater Management

Program

Charleston County has developed and is in full implementation of their stormwater

management program to address stormwater quantity and quality concerns

throughout the community. The county has entered into intergovernmental

agreements with the City of Isle of Palms, Town of Sullivan’s Island, City of Folly

Beach, Town of James Island and Town of Lincolnville for the stormwater

management program development and implementation. Drainage improvements

identified through the stormwater management program and/or the stormwater

master planning efforts are considered as projects under this plan as if listed

individually herein

Charleston County,

Isle of Palms,

Sullivan’s Island,

Folly Beach, James

Island and

Lincolnville

Ongoing

Isle of Palms Drainage

Study

A comprehensive drainage study of the entire island emphasizing problem areas and

outfall capacity is being conducted.

Charleston County,

Isle of Palms Ongoing

St. Andrews Canal Flood

Control Study

Initial reconnaissance phase activities are being performed for this study to identify

flooding and drainage problems in the watershed and to support development of

hydrologic and hydraulic models of the existing flood conditions.

Charleston

County/U.S. Army

Core of Engineers

Ongoing

Calhoun West

Preliminary Engineering

Report for Flood

Reduction

This study will provide conceptual engineering services for the Calhoun West

Drainage Basin, an approximately 212 acre basin bounded by King, Bee, and

Montague Streets which has only one outfall to the Ashley River, a four-foot box

culvert.

City of Charleston Ongoing

Asset Management

Program / CIP studies

Other studies as may be developed or conducted as identified through the Town's

asset management/ CIP program during annual reviews.

Town of Mount

Pleasant Unfunded

Indigo Cut- Snee Farm

Study

A study will be performed in this flood-prone area. The entrance road to a major

subdivision floods during rain events. In addition, several homes have repeatedly

received water damage. Drainage improvements are being evaluated for a portion of

this basin as a part of the Whipple Road widening project included basin

modifications. Other opportunities are being evaluated as a part of the Town’s Asset

Management Program.

Town of Mount

Pleasant

Project in CIP

(unfunded),

submitted initial

request to State

for SRF funding

Hobcaw Point Study

A survey of existing conditions and flooding conditions will be performed to

determine the design of a future drainage improvement project. This older

neighborhood suffers from a lack of or substandard drainage. Repetitive loss homes

are within the project area.

Town of Mount

Pleasant Unfunded

The Groves Study

A survey of existing conditions and flooding conditions will be performed to

determine the design of a future drainage improvement project. This older

neighborhood suffers from substandard drainage systems.

Town of Mount

Pleasant Unfunded

Old Village- Business

District Study

A survey of existing conditions and flooding conditions will be performed to

determine the design of a future drainage improvement project. This older

neighborhood suffers frequent flooding due to substandard drainage.

Town of Mount

Pleasant Unfunded

Shemwood I Study

A survey of existing conditions and flooding conditions will be performed to

determine the design of a future drainage improvement project. This older

neighborhood suffers from a lack of or substandard drainage. Repetitive loss homes

are within the project area.

Town of Mount

Pleasant Unfunded

Hidden Lake Studies

Two studies are being evaluated. One will involve two drainage studies – one for

water quantity and one for water quality. The Water Quantity study will evaluate

the current basin conditions against the original basin model to predict flood

conditions and any potential impacts from upstream development. The second study

for Water Quality impacts will be undertaken to determine the effect, if any of

upstream commercial development and residential activities on the neighborhood’s

lake system.

Town of Mount

Pleasant

Study conducted

for upstream

development

project.

Upstream pond

improvements are

being installed by

developer

Infrastructure

Assessment and Drainage

Canal Study

A sampling of representative public drainage systems will continue to identify and

prioritize areas where the drainage system was experiencing pipe failures, erosion,

siltation, and other structural problems. This survey would be used to identify and

perform systems repairs, replacements, and drainage channel rehabilitation projects.

Three surveys have been initially identified, the Shemwood II system, Sloan Park

Canal, and the Brecon Road canal. Other surveys are identified though the Town’s

Capital Improvements Program.

Town of Mount

Pleasant

Year one funding

allocated in CIP

Snowden/Longpoint

Road

A survey of existing conditions and flooding conditions will be performed to

determine the design of a future drainage improvement project. This scenic highway

suffers from a lack of maintenance and a substandard drainage system. Coordination

of efforts will involve the Town, Charleston County, and the S. C. Department of

Transportation.

Charleston

County/Town of

Mount Pleasant/SC

DOT

Coordination

underway with

SCDOT about

possible solutions

Current Studies

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Study Description Jurisdiction Status

Master Drainage and

Floodplain Management

Plan

This comprehensive plan identified all stormwater drainage facilities for most areas

within the City at the time of its completion. The plan includes an inventory and

hydraulic analysis of existing drainage facilities with recommended improvement

projects based on those findings. The City continues to use the plan as a valuable

guide in prioritizing and implementing current and future drainage improvement

projects throughout the City.

City of Charleston

St. Paul's Area Drainage

Study

This project involves a drainage study for the St. Paul’s community. The project is

being funded by the Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax Program. Charleston County

Legareville Drainage

Study

This project involved drainage improvements for this Legareville community on

Johns Island. The funding was provided by the Charleston County Transportation

Sales Tax Program

Charleston County

Peninsula Seawall Study

A study to investigate the condition and construction of the seawall along Murray

Boulevard and E. Battery (known as “The Battery”) and to make recommendations

for the method of repair and/or construction has been completed. The city has

entered into a contract for engineering services to prepare bid documents for

repairing two sections of the high seawall from its northern end on E. Battery

through the transition section located at the intersection of Murray Boulevard and E.

Battery. Additional funds must be acquired to repair the remaining section, which

extends along Murray Boulevard from E. Battery to Tradd Street.

City of Charleston

Ashley Villas Drainage

Study

Drainage Study of the Ashley Villas neighborhood to identify possible solutions to

historically recurring back yard and some structure flooding.

City of North

Charleston

Waterview Circle

Drainage Study

Drainage Study of the outfalls at Waterview Circle in Evanston Estate to evaluate

potential to improve street flooding and garage flooding.

City of North

Charleston

Oak Bluff on Crossroads

Drive Drainage Study

The City of North Charleston commissioned a study of the flooding problems at Oak

Bluff on Crossroads Drive and related drainage problems near Northwoods Mall

during 2005 (Wise, 2005, October 7).

City of North

Charleston

Accabee Drainage Study The City of North Charleston commissioned a study of the flooding problems in the

Accabee subdivision where the drainage system overflows during heavy rains.

City of North

Charleston

Jacksonville/Carner

Drainage Improvement

The City of North Charleston initiated a drainage study of the intersection of

Jacksonville Road and Carner Avenue. This study sought to identify solutions to

recurring street flooding in this area. The study and design of improvements has been

completed. While easement acquisition was underway, the removal of shipping

containers from adjacent property allowed the City to locate and clean the old

drainage facilities and the intersection is now draining. Construction no longer

necessary.

City of North

Charleston

Completed Studies

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Project Description Jurisdiction Status

West 9th Street Extension

/Red Sunset Lane

Drainage

Improvements to alleviate flooding at high tide. Funding from the Charleston

County Transportation Committee (CTC) program and managed by CC

Transportation Development Department.

Charleston

County/SCDOT/

City of Folly Beach

Design and

permitting

45 th

- 52 nd

Avenue

Drainage Improvement

Project

This is the second phase of a large scale drainage project to help eliminate the most

severe drainage problems within the City.

Charleston

County/City of Isle

of Palms

The City is

accumulating

funding for this

project.

Accabee Drainage

Improvements Phase I

Phase I of drainage improvements recommended in the Accabee Drainage Study.

Funding from City and Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax Program.

Easement acquisition has been completed

Charleston

County/City of

North Charleston

Project is ready to

bid pending

receipt of SCDOT

encroachment

permit.

Accabee Drainage

Improvements Phase II Phase II of drainage improvements identified in the Accabee Drainage Study

Charleston

County/City of

North Charleston

This project is in

design.

East Dolphin Channel

Improvements

The drainage channel adjacent to East Dolphin Street experiences significant

recurring erosion on the banks, threatening the fences and back yards of homes on

Spaniel Drive and Jockey Court. The channel is approximately 10 feet deep with

steep banks. The proposed project will install approximately 125 LF of 8’ x 4’ box

culvert, approximately 880 LF of keystone retaining wall system on the East side of

the channel, and a terraced, landscaped slope on the west side of the channel.

Charleston

County/City of

North Charleston

Ready to bid

pending easement

acquisition.

Union Heights Drainage

Improvements Phase III

Phase III of ongoing drainage improvements in the Union Heights area

recommended in the Union Heights Drainage Study prepared by the USACOE.

Funding for Phase III is from

the Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax Program.

Charleston

County/City of

North Charleston

Easement

acquisition is

underway.

Snee Farm- Farm Quarter

Outfall Channel

Reconstruction and

Stabilization

This project involves surveying existing flow conditions and sediment impacts to this

outfall canal that serves a large portion of the Snee Farm subdivision. Canal

reconstruction was previously conducted in 2000, however the system has significant

erosion and sediment impacts. Engineering study is funded for FY 09/10 which will

include measures to install more permanent bank and channel stabilization

techniques. Project is in design phase with construction currently partially funded

by Charleston County and Mount Pleasant.

Charleston

County/Town of

Mount Pleasant

Design Phase

with Charleston

County, working

on permitting

with ACoE.

Edwards Park Phase III

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program from Hurricane Floyd was sought to fund this

project. The HMGP grant was denied. This project will involve connecting drainage

pipes from three small flood prone basins to the Edwards Park Stormwater Pump

Station. Several other small sections of this project remain unfunded as of 2006. The

Carr Street portion of this project was completed during 2007. A basin study is

funded for FY 10/11 to determine current system operations, capacity, and the limits

of adding additional sub-basins to the existing system. Design is complete for

upgrades to the Queen Street sub basin. Easements funding are being sought.

Freeman Street sub basin is not funded and design needs to be updated.

Charleston

County/Town of

Mount Pleasant

Queen Street

project is in

design/ easement

acquisition phase.

Snowden Community

Drainage Study and

Improvements

This community experiences flooding due to inadequate drainage. This project

consists of an evaluation of the existing systems and implementation of

improvements.

Charleston

County/Town of

Mount Pleasant

Ongoing

Isaac German Canal

Drainage Basin Project

The study to determine drainage in the eastern Rifle Range Road area has been

completed. A joint County of Charleston/Town of Mount Pleasant project improved

the downstream end of Rifle Range Road (approximately 2,040 acres of watershed).

Construction of a major roadway crossing improvement (Porcher Bluff Road) has

been completed. Coordination efforts will be needed with the Town of Mount

Pleasant. County is looking at efforts to begin the designation of this watershed as a

Special Protection Area as per the Charleston County Stormwater Program

Permitting Standards and Procedures Manual.

Charleston

County/Town of

Mount Pleasant

Funding sources

are being pursued

Gulf Drive Drainage

Improvement Project

Charleston County has completed a preliminary investigation of the drainage of this

area. The County is coordinating with the Town of Mt. Pleasant regarding cost

sharing and using the Town’s easements.

Charleston

County/Town of

Mount Pleasant

Staff is reviewing

alternate flow

routes.

Country Manor Drive-

Waters Edge

This project involves the piping of a swale easement to eliminate standing water,

flooding of yards, and to improve drainage conditions for an adjacent area of

Unincorporated Charleston County.

Charleston

County/Town of

Mount Pleasant

Staff is reviewing

alternate flow

routes.

Simmons Hill Community

Drainage Improvement

Project

The community is experiencing flooding due to inadequate public drainage systems.

This project consists of evaluation of the existing systems and implementation of

improvements.

Charleston

County/Town of

Awendaw

Preliminary

survey work for

this project is

underway.

Parkers Ferry / Penny

Creek Drainage

Improvements to outfall. Funding from Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax

Annual Allocation program and managed by CC Public Works Department. Charleston County

Right of way

acquisition.

New Drainage

Improvement Projects

All drainage projects, which are identified by or are a result of damages incurred

from any natural disaster and/or hazard events of the type described within the

Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Charleston County Ongoing

Current Projects

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Air Harbor Subdivision

Drainage Project

Design improvements and funding mechanisms for this project are related to the St.

Andres Canal project. Charleston County Ongoing

McClellanville Area

Drainage Project

Drainage in the McClellanville area is being evaluated to determine potential ways to

reduce the frequency of flooding in this community. Easements acquired by the

USDA Soil Conservation Service (SCS) have been cleared by the County. Various

small basin improvements are being tied into the canal system.

Charleston County Ongoing

Gapway Canal The scope for engineering design and construction need to be developed. Drainage

easement needs to be acquired for a major portion of the canal. Charleston County

A preliminary

review of the

existing drainage

system is being

conducted.

Phillip’s Community

Drainage Improvement

Project

The community is experiencing flooding due to inadequate public drainage systems.

This project consists of evaluation of the existing systems and implementation of

improvements. The funding is being provided by the Charleston County

Transportation Sales Tax Program.

Charleston County

Design of the

project is

underway.

Buck Hall Community

Watershed Improvement

Project

The community is experiencing flooding due to inadequate public drainage systems.

This project consists of evaluation of the existing systems and implementation of

improvements.

Charleston County

Initial field

surveys have been

completed and

easement

requirements are

being conducted.

Red Top Community

Watershed Improvement

Project

This community experiences flooding due to inadequate drainage. This project

consists of an evaluation of the existing systems and implementation of

improvements.

Charleston County Ongoing

Hoot Owl Watershed

Improvements

This community experiences flooding due to inadequate drainage. This project

consists of an evaluation of the existing systems and implementation of

improvements.

Charleston County Ongoing

Middle Street Drainage

This project involves drainage improvements for a Sullivan’s Island neighborhood

near Station 24th Street. The funding is being provided by the Charleston County

Transportation Sales Tax Program and managed by CC Transportation Development

Department.

Seven drainage basins have been identified by a consultant for improvement.

Currently, two of the seven phases of the improvement have been constructed. The

remaining five phases are pending funding.

Charleston

County/Sullivan’s

Island

Design of the

project is

underway.

Osceola Ave Drainage

Project

This project involves drainage improvements for this street on Sullivan’s Island. The

funding is being provided by the Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax

Program and managed by CC Transportation Development Department.

Charleston

County/Town of

Sullivan's Island

This project is

under

construction and

expected to be

completed by

October 1, 2014

Thompson Ave Drainage

Project

This project involves drainage improvements for this street on Sullivan’s Island. The

funding is being provided by the Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax

Program and managed by CC Transportation Development Department.

Charleston

County/Town of

Sullivan's Island

Right of way

acquisition is

underway and

construction is

anticipated in the

winter of 2014.

Brickyard Drainage

Improvement Phase I

The private consultant hired by the City of North Charleston has completed a

comprehensive drainage study of this drainage basin. Charleston County will

perform the construction work. This project will involve the installation of larger

drainage pipes, retention ponds, and the cleaning and widening of ditches

throughout these three neighborhoods to address problems of standing water in

streets and yards that has been going on for 30-40 years. Property acquisition for

easements is needed.

Charleston

County/City of

North Charleston

is in the process

of acquiring

easements,

permits, and

developing

construction

plans.

Monterey Drive Drainage

Project

This project involves drainage improvements for this City of North Charleston street.

The funding is being provided by the Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax

Program and managed by CC Transportation Development Department.

Charleston

County/City of

North Charleston

This project is

under

construction and

expected to be

completed by

October 1, 2014

Manor Road Drainage

Project

This project involves drainage improvements for this street in the Town of

Hollywood. The funding is being provided by the Charleston County Transportation

Sales Tax Program and managed by CC Transportation Development Department.

Charleston

County/Town of

Hollywood

The project

design is

underway.

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John's Island Canal North

of Maybank Highway

Watershed Improvements

Project

This area experiences flooding due to inadequate drainage. This project consists of

an evaluation of the existing system and implementation of improvements. Charleston County Ongoing

Tiger Swamp Community

Watershed Improvements

This community experiences flooding due to inadequate drainage. This project

consists of an evaluation of the existing system and implementation of improvements.

Charleston County is looking at efforts to begin the designation of this watershed as a

Special Protection Area as per the Charleston County Stormwater Program

Permitting Standards and Procedures Manual. Coordination efforts have been

initiated with the City of Charleston.

Charleston County Ongoing

Hut/Abram Road Design This project involves road design for Johns Island. The funding is being provided by

the Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax Program. Charleston County

Easement plans

are underway.

Wilson Cemetery Canal

Surveying activities have been completed. Canal design, environmental permitting,

drainage easement identification and acquisition and construction must be

completed. The existing drainage system is currently maintained by County

government.

Charleston

County/Town of

Awendaw

Ongoing

Alert Road / N. Carolina

Road Drainage Canal

Improvements to canal and easement dedication. Funding from Charleston County

Transportation Sales Tax Annual Allocation FY 15 program and managed by CC

Transportation Development Department.

Charleston

County/Town of

McClellanville

Design scope and

fee being

negotiated with

engineering

consultant.

I'On Avenue Drainage

Improvements to drainage along I'On Ave. Funding from Charleston County

Transportation Sales Tax Annual Allocation FY 15 program and managed by CC

Transportation Development Department.

Charleston

County/Town of

Sullivan's Island

Design scope and

fee being

negotiated with

engineering

consultant.

Pinckney Street Drainage

Repairs

Improvements to drainage on town parcel. Funding from Charleston County

Transportation Sales Tax Annual Allocation FY 15 program and managed by CC

Transportation Development Department.

Charleston

County/Town of

McClellanville

Design scope and

fee being

negotiated with

engineering

consultant.

Hanahan Canal Canal improvements managed by Charleston County Public Works. Funding from

Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax Annual Allocation FY 15 program. Charleston County Ongoing

Brookdale Canal

Drainage Improvements

Project to pipe section of existing canal in the Brookdale section of Forest Hills 2 with

significant recurring erosion issues.

Charleston

County/City of

North Charleston

This project is in

design.

Hagood Avenue Tidal

Drainage Ditch Re-

Establishment

A section of the 48” pipe that runs under Horizon Street parallel to Hagood Avenue

failed in 2010 and has since been replaced. The next phase of work planned here is to

re-establish 800 linear feet of tidal ditch that runs along Hagood Avenue and clean

out all of the existing 48” line in order to allow for better drainage. This outfall drains

the lower end of Fishburne St. and the surrounding areas. As the tidal ditch along

Hagood silts in the drainage worsens in this area. Re-establishing this ditch

periodically will help to reduce flooding in this area.

City of Charleston Ongoing

Market Street Drainage

Project

The Market Street Drainage Improvements project is divided into three phases.

Construction contract for Phase I was awarded in September 2006 and completed in

September 2007. Phase I consisted of connecting the surface drainage on Concord

Street to the existing pump station, upgrading the pump station controls, and

installing an additional pump. Phase II, the construction of tunnels & shafts and an

emergency outfall, was started in June 2012 and should be complete by August 2014.

The design for Division III (surface collection system) is ongoing. This project will

reduce flooding in the Market and adjacent areas.

City of Charleston

Phase II was

started in June

2012 and should

be complete by

August 2014.

Spring/ Fishburne

Drainage Project

Engineering design is complete for this project, which will alleviate the flooding in

the combined Spring and Fishburne Drainage Basins, including most of the

Crosstown. Combined, The drainage basins are the largest on the Peninsula of

Charleston and the drainage project is the largest that the City has undertaken to

date with an estimated cost of $154 million. The City submitted a TIGER grant

application as part of the ARRA program, and received $10 million. This first phase

was completed in April 2013 and included surface work on the Crosstown roadway,

intersections, and stormwater collection and conveyance improvements. The City

has identified funding for the remaining phases (Phase 2: remaining surface work;

Phase 3: tunnels & shafts; Phase 4: wetwell & outfall; Phase 5: pump station).

City of Charleston

The project is

estimated to be

complete by 2020.

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Forest Acres Drainage

Project

This project includes the Forest Acres drainage basin and a portion of the 5th Avenue

drainage basins. Design is almost complete on Phase 1 and Phase 2A of the

improvements. The recommended improvements include removing the existing

pump station, constructing a combination of dual box culvert and open channels,

and combining the outfalls from the Forest Acres and 5th Avenue drainage basins.

City of Charleston Design

Carol Street/Charleston

Municipal Golf

Course/Canal Street

Drainage Project

The drainage system is currently maintained by local governments. A portion of this

project was completed in 2002. The City of Charleston will complete the Golf Course

portion of this project.

City of

Charleston/Town

of James Island

Ongoing

Fleming Road/ Howle

Avenue Drainage Project

This project will require drainage design, surveying, construction plans, drainage

easement identification and acquisition, environmental permitting and construction

activities. Fleming Road and Howle Avenue are state maintained roads. Drainage

system and outfall capacity needs to be increased.

City of

Charleston/Town

of James Island/

SC DOT

Ongoing

Grimball Road/ Hazard

Land Watership

Improvements Project

The preliminary drainage basin study has been completed and drainage easement

needs identified. The County realigned drainage ditches at the Elementary School

located at Grimble Road.

Town of James

Island

Additional

drainage

easements need to

be acquired and

funding

identified.

Yorktown Drainage/

Bishop Gadsden Pipe

Installation

The installation of an arch drainage culvert and improvements to road crossings

associated with this project has been completed. A Hazard Mitigation Grant

Program application for this project was denied. The Bishop Gadsden pipe

installation phase has been completed for this project. The remainder of the project

needs funding and additional easement acquisition.

Town of James

Island Ongoing

Isle of Palms City-wide

Drainage Improvements

Continue with efforts to implement city-wide drainage improvements as outlined by

studies done by E. M. Seabrook. City of Isle of Palms Ongoing

53 rd

– 57 th

Avenue

Drainage Improvement

Project

This is a phased project where storm water collection lines that feed into the Wild

Dunes drainage system are being constructed. City of Isle of Palms

The first phase of

construction of

stormwater

infrastructure

inside the Wild

Dunes

community has

been completed.

24 th

, 29 th

and Hartnett

Boulevard Drainage

Improvement Project

This continuing project involves vacuum cleaning of open ditch systems where it is

not feasible to maintain the ditches with conventional methods. City of Isle of Palms Ongoing

Northwoods Point

Drainage Improvements

This project will involve a redesign and a redirection of stormwater to reduce

flooding potential in several residential and a major commercial corridor. Project has

been submitted for PDM grant funding consideration, however, funding has not been

allocated.

City of North

Charleston Ongoing

Pepperdam-Industry

Intersection Drainage

Improvements

The intersection of Pepperdam Avenue and Industry Drive experiences recurring

flooding conditions which render the intersection impassable during significant rain

events. This project will install a new piped drainage system to create an alternate

outfall location for this intersection.

City of North

Charleston

This project is in

design.

Ashley Villas Drainage

Improvements Phase II Phase II of drainage improvements identified in the Ashley Villas Drainage Study.

City of North

Charleston

This project is in

design.

Northwoods Boulevard

CMP Evaluation

The existing Stormwater pipe along Northwoods Blvd. consists of Corrugated Metal

Pipe which is exhibiting signs of deterioration and creating recurring sinkholes along

Northwoods Blvd. The City is proposing a pipe rehabilitation project. The initial

step of the project will be investigation and evaluation of the existing pipe conditions

to determine the most effective method of rehabilitation or replacement.

City of North

Charleston

Evaluation

Completed.

Potential project

implementation

in development.

New Drainage

Improvement Projects

All drainage projects, which are identified by or are a result of damages incurred

from any natural disaster and/or hazard events of the type described within the

Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Town of Mount

Pleasant

Projects being

assessed via asset

management/

CIP program -

updated

annually.

Brookgreen Phase III

Drainage Project

This is the final phase of the Brookgreen Drainage improvements. Phases I and II

have been completed. Repetitive loss homes exist within the project area.

Town of Mount

Pleasant Unfunded

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Mathis Ferry Road

Drainage Improvements

This project involves a drainage study, design, and installation of storm drain pipes

in roadside ditches along Mathis Ferry Road. This area has not received ditch

maintenance due to heavy traffic. The ditches are obstructed. Flooding of this major

roadway is occurring and a health hazard exists due to standing water. The S. C.

Department of Transportation has been asked to participate. Cross line pipe

replacement was completed in 2007.

Town of Mount

Pleasant/SC DOT

Remainder of

project is on hold

pending

acquisition of

additional

funding.

Implementation of Asset

Management

Replacement Program

and Capital Improvement

Program

Based upon initial system inspections the Town will begin to schedule replacements

or rehabilitation of failing infrastructure to mitigate system failures during critical

rain events. System will include bridge culvert assets as well as piped and channel

systems. CIP program contains 20+ identified projects and will be updated annually

to include new projects as identified. Funding mechanisms are under investigation

to support this program. Identified projects costing over $100,000.00 will be added

to the Town’s Capital Improvement Project matrix. Edwards Park Pump Station

rehabilitation, Brickyard Bridge Culvert stabilization, and several other pipe repair or

replacement projects have been funded for 2013-2014.

Town of Mount

Pleasant

FY 13/14 projects

are 80%

complete. FY

14/15 projects

have been

identified and

funded.

2013-2014 Asset

Management

Replacement Program

and Capital Improvement

Program

Projects include Edwards Park Pump Station rehabilitation, Brickyard Bridge Culvert

stabilization, and Laurel Grove Pipe repairs, Belle Hall Hibben Phase 4 pipe repairs,

and year 1 of Water Quality Monitoring program projects have been funded for 2013-

2014.

Town of Mount

Pleasant

FY 13/14 projects

are 80%

complete.

2014-2015 Asset

Management

Replacement Program

and Capital Improvement

Program

Projects include Whipple Road Area Subdivision pipe rehabilitation and

replacements, Wakendaw/ Mathis Ferry Road area subdivision pipe rehabilitation

and repairs, Hickory Shadows/ Rosemead Pipe rehabilitation and repairs, Water

Quality Monitoring Program - year 2, Drainage Cal rehabilitation - year 1.

Town of Mount

Pleasant

FY 14/15 projects

have been

identified and

funded.

Swale Regrading Projects

This project will involve the regarding of several rear yard drainage swales in

locations throughout Mount Pleasant. These swales are non-functional and are

causing property damage.

Town of Mount

Pleasant

Completed

several swale

regradings in FY

13/14. New

projects being

identified.

Bayonne Avenue

Drainage Improvement

Project

This project will provide drainage infrastructure between stations 26 and 26 2 where

no drainage system currently exists. This area routinely floods during heavy

rainstorms.

Town of Sullivan's

Island

The engineering

design for the

project is

complete, and

permitting

processes have

begun.

Sullivan’s Island

Drainage Improvements

This project involves the implementation of the phased drainage improvements for

the island. Funding sources are being pursued.

Town of Sullivan's

Island

Funding sources

are being

pursued.

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Project Description Jurisdiction Status

Angel Oak Elementary

Drainage

Addition of storm drainage infrastructure at the entrance to the school to alleviate

standing water. Funding from the Charleston County Transportation Committee

(CTC) program and managed by CC Transportation Development Department.

SCDOT/Charleston

County Completed

Joy Avenue Drainage Construction of this project was completed in 2007. The improvements are being

monitored. Charleston County Completed

Legareville Road

Watershed Improvement

Project

This project consisted of evaluating the existing systems and implementing

improvement for an area where flooding occurred due to inadequate drainage

systems. A feasibility study has been completed and outlines three alternatives

addressing the local flooding problem. This project has been completed.

Charleston County Completed

Lauden Street

This project involved drainage improvements for an Isle of Palms neighborhood. The

funding was provided by the Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax Program.

This project has been completed.

Charleston County Completed

Sparrow Drive This project involved drainage improvements for an Isle of Palms neighborhood. The

funding was provided by the Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax Program. Charleston County Completed

Middle Street Drainage

This project involved drainage improvements for a Sullivan’s Island neighborhood.

The funding was provided by the Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax

Program. Coordination with SC DOT is complete and the project coordination is

underway with the Town of Sullivan’s Island.

Charleston County Completed

Lincoln High School Area

This project involved drainage improvements for the Lincoln High School area in

McClellanville. The funding was provided by the Charleston County Transportation

Sales Tax Program. Permitting and easement acquisition is complete and construction

is underway.

Charleston County Completed

3rd Street East at East

Huron Avenue

This project involved drainage improvements for this Folly Beach neighborhood. The

funding was provided by the Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax Program. Charleston County Completed

4th Street West at West

Ashley Avenue

This project involved drainage improvements for this Folly Beach neighborhood. The

funding was provided by the Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax Program. Charleston County Completed

6th Street East This project involved drainage improvements for this Folly Beach neighborhood. The

funding was provided by the Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax Program. Charleston County Completed

East Erie at 10th Street

Drainage Improvements

This project involved drainage improvements for this Folly Beach neighborhood. The

funding was provided by the Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax Program.

Construction is underway.

Charleston County Completed

Parish Place Ditch

Improvements

This project sought to eliminate a hazardous section of ditch located near an

elementary school as well as eliminate ongoing erosion problems. A section of the

ditch was piped.

Charleston

County/Town of

Mount Pleasant

Completed

Clubhouse Ditch- Hidden

Cove

This project involved increasing the size of a detention pond, regarding an existing

ditch, and adding additional pipes to a street crossing to allow the drainage system to

handle water from a 10-year storm event. Several properties are flooded during rain

events. This was a joint project between Charleston County Public Works and the

Town.

Charleston

County/Town of

Mount Pleasant

Completed

Porcher Bluff Road This project involved drainage improvements for this Mt. Pleasant neighborhood. The

funding was provided by the Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax Program.

Charleston County

(Transportation

Sales Tax)

Completed

Hamlin Drainage

Improvements

This project consisted of re-routing drainage lines to reduce localized flooding. The

easements have been acquired and the construction work is complete.

Charleston

County/S.C. DOT Completed

Cowpens Canal Drainage

Project

Road cross pipes have been upgraded. The County received negative comments from

environmental agencies during the permit process. Charleston County Completed

27th Avenue Ditch

System Project

This project involved the repair of the ditch system on 27th Avenue and Hartnett

Avenue.

Charleston

County/City of Isle

of Palms

Completed

Isle of Palms Marina and

Fire Station 2 Stormwater

Collection Boxes

For this project, the county placed two stormwater collection boxes at the Isle of

Palms Marina at the terminus of 41st Avenue and the newly constructed Fire Station

2 at #44 Forty-First Avenue.

Charleston

County/City of Isle

of Palms

Completed

Vestry Drive Drainage

Project

Improvements to the piping and ditch system have been completed. The City and

County of Charleston worked together to fund this project. The improvements are

being monitored.

Charleston

County/City of

Charleston

Completed

Memminger Hall

Subdivision

This project involved drainage improvements for this West Ashley neighborhood. The

funding was provided by the Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax Program.

Charleston County

Transportation

Sales Tax

Completed

Completed Projects

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Sauldam Road Drainage This project involved drainage improvements for a St. Paul’s neighborhood. The

funding was provided by the Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax Program. Charleston County Completed

Scotia, Baker, and

Morrison Drainage

This project involved drainage improvements for this McClellanville neighborhood.

The funding was provided by the Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax

Program.

Charleston County Completed

East Ashley at 2nd Street

Drainage Improvements

This project involved drainage improvements for this Folly Beach neighborhood. The

funding was provided by the Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax Program. Charleston County Completed

West Huron Avenue

Drainage Improvements

This project involved drainage improvements for this Folly Beach neighborhood. The

funding was provided by the Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax Program. Charleston County Completed

Bridgepointe Drainage

Improvement Project

The City of Charleston completed the Bridgepointe Drainage Improvement Project to

alleviate flooding problems at the Bridgepointe Townhomes in the Church Creek

Drainage Basin. Approximately 350 linear feet of 12’x4’ concrete box was installed

to improve stormwater conveyance from the detention ponds adjacent to the

townhomes.

City of Charleston Completed

Calhoun/ Concord Street

Deep Tunnel Connection

This project connected Calhoun Street east of the railroad track at Washington and

Concord Street from Charlotte Street to Laurens Street to the Concord Street

Stormwater Pump Station that was completed in 2000. This project alleviated

flooding in these areas, and was a component of Division I of the Market Street

Drainage Improvements, construction of which was completed September 2007.

City of Charleston Completed

Byrnes Down Drainage

Project

The City of Charleston completed the drainage improvements designed by B.P.

Barber and Assoc, Inc. as detailed in the Storm Drainage Study of the Byrnes Downs

Drainage Basin , dated January 2001. Construction contract was awarded to

Chandler Construction in April 2006. Substantial completion was achieved in

February 2007 with full project close-out in May 2007.

City of Charleston Completed

Church Creek Drainage

Improvement Project

The City of Charleston completed the drainage improvements recommended by the

Church Creek Watershed Master Drainage Plan. The project consisted of

constructing approximately 2,650 linear feet of channel and installing approximately

1,850 linear feet of reinforced concrete box. The project should alleviate some

persistent, serious flooding in the Shadowmoss and Hickory Hill neighborhoods and

was complete December 2007.

City of Charleston Completed

MUSC Pump Station

Improvements

The pump station serving the areas immediately adjacent to the new hospitals on the

west side of the peninsula was recently upgraded as part of the hospital construction

undertaken by MUSC.

City of

Charleston/MUSC Completed

Bennett Yard Regional

Detention Pond

The first of a number of detention ponds recommended in the Brickyard Creek

Drainage Basin Study. The City acquired property from CSX for construction of this

detention pond.

City of North

Charleston Completed

Otranto Road Drainage

Improvement Project

This project involves the installation of a larger drainage pipe under Otranto Road

near the entrance to the Hollow Oaks subdivision, or the creation of a detention pond

to alleviate road flooding in this area. An initial study was completed to determine

the best option and design was completed. This project costs with study, design and

construction are $371,540.00.

City of North

Charleston Completed

Brentwood Regional

Detention Pond

Regional detention pond recommended in the Brickyard Creek Drainage Basin

Study. Pond to be located on property behind Brentwood Middle School.

City of North

Charleston Completed

Jacksonville/ Carner

Drainage Improvements

The City of North Charleston initiated a drainage study of the intersection of

Jacksonville Road and Carner Avenue. This study sought to identify solutions to

recurring street flooding in this area. The study and design of improvements has

been completed. While easement acquisition was underway, the removal of shipping

containers from adjacent property allowed the City to locate and clean the old

drainage facilities and the intersection is now draining. Construction no longer

necessary.

City of North

Charleston Completed

Ashley Villas Drainage

Improvements Phase 1

Phase I of drainage improvements identified in the Ashley Villas Drainage Study.

Funding from City and Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax Program.

City of North

Charleston Completed

Waterview Circle

Drainage Improvements

Implementation of drainage improvements identified in the Waterview Circle

Drainage Outfall Study. Funding from City and Charleston County Transportation

Sales Tax Program.

City of North

Charleston Completed

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Parkside Drive Drainage

Improvements

Construct piped drainage system along Parkside Drive between Maxwell Street and

Iroquois Street.

City of North

Charleston Completed

Forest Hills II CMP

Replacement Phase I Phase I of project to replace deteriorated CMP within the Forest Hills II subdivision

City of North

Charleston Completed

Maingate Plaza –

Riverbend

Drainage improvements to alleviate yard flooding issues at properties on E.

Constellation Drive in Riverbend subdivision behind Maingate Plaza.

City of North

Charleston Completed

Glenn Terrace Drainage

Improvement Project

This project consisted of upgrading the drainage and installing enlarged culverts to

reduce the flooding of properties along Olivia Drive

City of North

Charleston Completed

Otranto Villas Drainage

Project

This project was intended to relieve flooding of several repetitive loss properties. A

Flood Mitigation Assistance grant was received for this project.

City of North

Charleston/City of

Hanahan, Berkeley

County

Completed

College Heights Drainage

Improvements Phase I

This project consisted of enlarging culverts and ditch sections and creating detention

between Otranto Road and Highway 78. The flood potential for Auburn Drive,

which has two repetitive flood loss properties, has been relieved as a result of this

project.

City of North

Charleston Completed

Evanston Estates

Drainage Improvement

Project

This project involved the installation of piping along Renee Street to improve

drainage in this area that holds water.

City of North

Charleston Completed

Union Height Drainage

Improvements – Phase II

Phase II near the intersection of Spruill and Arbitus Avenues. This project is funded

under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Future phases of

this project will continue as funding is available.

City of North

Charleston Completed

Hilda Street Drainage

Improvements

The City has contracted for drainage pipes to be installed on Hilda Street to tie into a

new drainage system being installed for the Bonds Ave School. This will alleviate

standing water in the roadway at this location.

City of North

Charleston Completed

South Rhett Drainage

Improvements

This project will pipe and improve a roadside ditch along South Rhett Avenue that

has been subject to erosion along the edge of the pavement.

City of North

Charleston Completed

Crossroads Drive

Drainage Improvements

Improvements to the drainage system along Crossroads Drive that were

recommended in the drainage study were designed and constructed.

City of North

Charleston Completed

Industrial Avenue

Regional Detention Pond

Regional detention pond recommended in the Brickyard Creek Drainage Basin

Study. The City completed acquisition of property for construction of this detention

pond.

City of North

Charleston Completed

Deerwood Drive

Drainage Improvements

The section of Deerwood Drive generally located between Tyler Street and the Fire

Station experiences recurring flooding conditions. This is a low point in the road,

however, there is no discernible outfall for the drainage that collects here. This

project will construct a drainage outfall to the Salamander Channel.

City of North

Charleston Completed

Morrison Street Drainage

Project

This project involves draining water from a low lying area East of Morrison Street to

the West side of Morrison Street, and then empties into the marsh.

Town of

McClellanville Completed

Rambler Lane Crossing -

Hickory / Rosemead

This project calls for the upgrade of a crossline pipe. The crossline is a choke point

for debris during storm events which contributes to flooding of the upstream ditches

and yards. Project will require utility relocation, a road cut to install a larger

diameter pipe, and downstream bank stabilization.

Town of Mount

Pleasant Completed

Rifle Range Road /

Hidden Lakes Outfall

Crossing Stabilization

This project installing a headwall where a major ditch channel flows through a piped

system under a major town arterial roadway. During Hurricane Gaston water from

the upper basin overtopped the roadway and began to undercut the roadways as

water tried to channel around the pipe structures. At this time, the piped section has

minimum erosion protection. The Town plans to install a concrete headwall to better

armor this system and protect the road from failure during a major event. Headwall

was installed and is functional.

Town of Mount

Pleasant Completed

Snee Farms Wetlands

Restoration and Channel

Improvements

This project involves restoring a portion of the headwaters of Boone Hall Creek,

which is now a golf course ditch system, to a larger wetlands channel. Project will

provide additional water storage during rain events to help reduce flooding of

upstream properties (some repetitive loss properties are in this area) and will help

improve water quality by filtering run-off pollutants through the new wetlands

channel. Due to funding and permitting problems, only a portion of this project was

completed in 2007. This project was expanded to include the restoration of a

subdivision ditch and outfall channels and possible restoration of a pond outfall near

Westos Way. Westos Way pond spillway was reconstructed in 2009.

Town of Mount

Pleasant Completed

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Whitehall Terrace

This project is a multiphase project to pipe open drainage ditch system and re-rout

systems to reduce flooding occurrences in several interior lots of this neighborhood.

This project will also provide a safer neighborhood environment by piping the open

systems and installing a sidewalk system. Phase I survey and design are complete. A

portion of Phase I was completed in 2006. Phase II was completed in 2007. Phase III

is underway and scheduled for completion in 2008. Design of Phase IV is complete,

funding is being sought and project is scheduled for 2009. Construction of Phase IV

was completed in September 2009.

Town of Mount

Pleasant Completed

Laurel Hill Outfall

A drainage improvement project involving the construction of a new outfall canal to

redirect stormwater flows from the Ivy Hall/ Carol Oaks area between Gregory Ferry

Road and Highway 17 that currently drain into a wetlands that has no outfall.

Town of Mount

Pleasant Completed

Scott Creek / Goblet

Canal Piping Project

This project involved a partnership with a private entity to pipe an upper portion of

a large canal system. The canal had experienced heavy erosion due to upstream

flows and has grown to hazardous proportions with steep slopes and a deep

channel. Because of utilities and home locations in the area, channel stabilization

was not feasible

Town of Mount

Pleasant Completed

Waterford Outfall

Improvements

This project involved the drainage easement acquisition and the installation of larger

diameter outfall pipes for this sub basin. A repetitive loss property exists within the

project area.

Town of Mount

Pleasant Completed

Snee Farm Project

The existing lake system was retrofitted with three (3) new bridges, existing culverts

were replaced and the pond outfall was reconstructed. These improvements relieved

frequent flooding in this 800 plus acre subdivision

Town of Mount

Pleasant Completed

Morrison Street Project

This was a project of adding drainage to prevent frequent flooding to a low to

moderate income community which had frequently flooded in the streets, houses,

and yards.

Town of Mount

Pleasant Completed

Greenhill Drainage

Improvement Project

This project was part of a community development block grant to improve drainage

in this low to middle income neighborhood. This project included piping of existing

open roadside swales and replacement of culverts, significantly improving the

drainage in this neighborhood.

Town of Mount

Pleasant Completed

Dovre Drainage Project This three-part project consisted of adding underground piping, installing a

stormwater management pond, and improving an outfall.

Town of Mount

Pleasant Completed

William Street Project

This project to remedy tidal flooding in this area is complete. Several repetitive loss

homes are in this area. This project consisted of replacing failed flap gates and some

system modifications.

Town of Mount

Pleasant Completed

Outfall Repairs-

Charleston National

Subdivision

This project consisted of repairing damages to an outfall pipe for this neighborhood.

The pipe was damaged and not functioning, thereby reducing the amount of

stormwater that could be released from the drainage system. This project also

included coordinating contacts and emergency operations with the neighborhood

association.

Town of Mount

Pleasant Completed

Sullivan’s Island Curb

and Gutter Drainage Line

Improvement Project

This project involved the replacement of a malfunctioning drainage system along

Middle Street with an adequate system to transport storm water to outfalls, and the

subsequent replacement of the curb and guttering system currently deteriorating due

to the crushed drainpipe beneath it.

Town of Sullivan's

Island Completed

Drainage Infrastructure

Installation Stations 18 ½

and 19

This project consisted of the installation of adequate drainage where none existed

and upgrades of inadequate pipe in an area plagued by flooding.

Town of Sullivan's

Island Completed

Bees Ferry Road Drainage

Improvement

The project included multiple drainage improvements, road widening, and other

improvements to the entire 4.5 mile length of Bees Ferry Road from Savannah

Highway (U.S. 17) to Ashley River Road (S.C. 61). The project was requested by the

City of Charleston and was funded by the Charleston County Transportation Sales

Tax Program. Partial funding for the project was approved by voters in the second

Transportation Sales Tax bond referendum.

Charleston County Completed

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Attachment 6-D: Program for Public Information

Know Your Flood Hazard

Determine if your property is in the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) Zone “A” “AE” or “VE”. Contact your local government for a flood zone determination. Check for historical flooding records in your area with your local government or media outlets. Check for existing elevation certificates with your local government or insurance agent If you need an elevation certificate contact a local land surveyor. Check the depth of the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) above or below building’s first floor or above existing grade on a vacant parcel. Get a FIRMette of your location (www.msc.fema.gov) or look at a flood map at your local government offices to determine proximity to a flood hazard area. Check to see if your property is in an area subject to wave action (“V” Zone) or coastal erosion. Contact your local government for assistance. Know the proximity of property to evacuation routes. Determine if property is protected by man-made structures such as levees or dams. Check for localized drainage issues that could result in flooding in your neighborhood.

Insure Property

Flood insurance is available through the National Flood Insurance Program; contact your insurance agent for details. All developed properties within the designated flood hazard area should have flood insurance for buildings and contents. Federally backed mortgages must have flood insurance. Most homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover flood damage so you will likely need a separate policy. Renters contents are not covered by the building owner’s insurance and renters should purchase contents only flood insurance. Property owners should inquire about any discounts that may apply in purchasing flood insurance. If your flood insurance premium increases significantly, make sure your agent is using the correct information to rate your policy. Know when building(s) were constructed, as ‘grandfathering’ may apply in reducing flood insurance costs. Do not procrastinate; a 30-day waiting is typically required for flood insurance to take effect. Ask questions from insurance agents concerning specific policy information. Research building permit records for history of property improvements.

Protect People from the Hazard

Be aware of roadways susceptible to flooding during heavy rainfall events, do not drive through flooded areas, flowing or standing water. Pay attention to media (TV, radio, internet) for emergency warnings and instructions. Select an out-of-town contact for family members' in the event local telephone service is disrupted.

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Designate a location/place where family or people you are responsible for can rendezvous once an evacuation order is issued. Get an evacuation route map for each vehicle and evacuate early if a flood threat is pending. Avoid contact with downed power lines. Check government web sites (fema.gov, charlestoncounty.org) for flood safety information. Stay away from areas subject to flooding during heavy rainfall events – do not wade through standing water. Avoid contact of flood waters as this water may contain toxic materials or venomous animals or insects. Get a weather radio to obtain flood-related weather reports at all times.

Protect Your Property from the Hazard

Shut off gas service to a building if a flood is imminent. Disconnect electricity at the main disconnect if a flood is imminent. Replace utility machinery above the required flood elevation. Elevate the lowest habitable floor area above the required flood elevation. Landscape in a hazard resistant manner. Make plans for evacuating pets in the event of a flood, as most shelters do not accept pets. Install backflow prevention on plumbing systems susceptible to flooding. Sandbag areas subject to flooding. Provide hurricane protection against wind borne debris for windows and doors. Move valuables to the highest level of a building or evacuate with these when a flood is imminent. Use flood resistant materials in areas below the expected flood elevation to minimize damages.

Build Smart

Hire design professionals who are familiar with local hazards in preparing construction plans. Consult with your local building department concerning permit requirements. Place buildings in areas with lower flood potential. Obtain permits before you build – permits are required even if the property owner does the work himself/herself. Only hire licensed contractors. Ensure that building inspections are properly arranged and completed. If you are renovating a building, determine if you are performing a substantial improvement (≥ 50%). Check the local flood ordinance for construction requirements. Minimize the use of structural fill in constructing buildings. Obtain a firm written quote from the contractor detailing exact work to be performed; the exact cost and schedule of start and completion of project.

Protect Natural Floodplain Functions

Protect wildlife habitat areas. Protect dunes as these moderate flooding and erosion. Preserve wetlands – they clean the water, protect us from flooding and provide wildlife habitat.

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Do not dump anything into the storm drainage system as these discharge into our coastal waters. Every property should plant only native plants, particularly along water bodies. Obtain permission from the SC DHEC before doing any work near a wetland or dune area. Minimize clearing near wetlands and/or water bodies. Establish buffers and set buildings back from wetlands and/or water bodies. Maintain on-site wastewater treatment systems, such as pumping out of septic tanks, every 3 to 5 years. Don’t dump boat sewage into waterways. Use pump-out stations to protect water quality and wildlife habitats.

Hurricane Preparedness/Safety

Know your evacuation route; obtain published maps. Attach plywood or install commercially manufactured hurricane shutters over windows and patio doors. Evacuate early and follow established evacuation routes when there is a potential hurricane threat. Move valuables and furniture to higher areas of the dwelling. Avoid low lying areas. Seek shelter in the highest areas. Avoid driving if dangerous flooding conditions are imminent. Stay alert to weather advisories and local media broadcast updates. Monitor the track of all hurricanes. Download a copy of the Charleston County Hurricane Guide at www.charlestoncounty.org Make sure you have an emergency kit on-hand and that it is properly supplied. Do not leave anything outside that is not property anchored. Store items in a garage or shed on an elevated area if possible.

General Hazard Preparedness

Inventory and photograph your home and business contents and put important papers and insurance policies in a safe place. Have an emergency kit on hand. Check government web sites (fema.gov, American Red Cross, charlestoncounty.org) for items to include. Listen to emergency broadcasts from local media outlets as to when it is safe to return or contact local government authorities prior to returning to property after the storm has passed. Have an emergency generator. Make certain it is properly installed. Have contact information available to properly reconnect utility services (electrical and gas) and licensed contractors you may need if you have damages. Have property inspected determine the extent of damages. Have insurance agent contact information readily available to file a claim. Understand how to file a claim. If you smell gas upon your return immediately contact your utility company or emergency personnel. If your property has been flooded or otherwise damaged, do not turn on any electrical switches and/or appliances and do not occupy the dwelling until you are told it is safe to do so. Annually inspect home or business for ordinary objects that may pose a hazard during a flood event and have these objects properly secured. Post a note telling others when you left and your destination. Consider volunteering to help flood victims.

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Develop a disaster plan.

Flood Education

Include flooding topics as part of school curriculum in science or social studies classes. Gather information on preparing for floods at expos and other public events. Schedule presentations for your neighborhood association or organization to which you belong on hazard event preparations. Attend business community planning workshops to learn how to protect your business from hazard events. Educate youth on hazard events and environmental issues. Listen to the media regarding hurricane season and proper preparation. Attend training seminars for personnel concerning regulatory changes, construction methods, construction materials, etc. Encourage youth to research on hazard related topics and share what they learn with others. Look at social media sites (Facebook, You Tube) for information on hazard preparations and environmental protection. Search the internet for hazard related information.

Water Quality

Keep drainage channels and structures (catch basins) clear of obstructions. Don’t dump household items (cleaners, insecticides, chemicals, etc.) into drains. Reduce or minimize impervious surfaces; install pervious driveway systems. Maintain your septic system by pumping-out your septic tank every 3 to 5 years. Eliminate direct discharge of wastewater into waterways. Maintain a vegetative buffer between your improvements and the waterway. Use native plants if restoring or creating a buffer near a waterway. Report the dumping of debris or pollutants to local authorities. Control erosion by properly installing silt fence, etc. and plant a ground cover and implement other best management practices (BMPs) approved by governments. Pick-up and properly dispose of animal waste. Cleanup spilled automotive fluids, oil, and antifreeze with absorbent material and dispose of properly. Use pump-out stations to remove wastewater from your boat. Minimize the use of fertilizers and other chemicals on lawns.

Crawl Space Flooding

Remove standing water with portable sump pump once flood waters have receded. Remove wet insulation and drywall. Allow crawl space to dry and then check for mold, mildew and rot. If crawl space is damaged make needed repairs but obtain permits first. Check for damage to electrical components and utility lines (gas and electric) and contact licensed trade person to complete repairs - obtain permits first. Maintain floor level of crawl space above adjacent grade to reduce water getting into the crawl space. Use flood resistant materials in crawl space areas. Do not store valuables in crawl space areas. Make sure your crawl space is properly vented or engineered to reduce moisture related damage.

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Move mechanical equipment out of the crawl space if it is not above the required flood elevation.

Target Audiences

Residences and businesses in the Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) Repetitive Loss Area Residents Building Contractors Chamber of Commerce and/or businesses Land trusts, conservation and environmental organizations Homeowners Association Disaster relief organizations (Red Cross & Salvation Army) Non-English speaking community Insurance Agents Real Estate Agents Banks Students (elementary through college) Faith based charities/organizations Tourists Newcomers to area Design professionals Code enforcement officers Government officials General Public Others as determined by committees

Outreach Methods

Mailers or email Expos Presentations to specific groups (homeowner associations, building contractors, school programs) Websites Social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) TV broadcasts Newspaper, radio, phonebook ads Newspaper articles Utility bill stuffers Invoice messages School fair, conferences and/or projects Printed materials (brochures, flyers, booklets, etc.) in public places, expos and presentations TV tickers or crawlers Billboards Public signage Training for general public (i.e. CERT and SKYWARN weather spotters) Others as determined by committees

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Section 7

Adopting Resolution and

Jurisdiction-Specific Action Plans Each government entity that is participating in the Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation

Plan provides an action plan on an annual basis for the activities proposed to be undertaken

during the coming year for inclusion in this section of the plan. The time period for the

action plan is a one-year time period unless indicated otherwise on the action plan. The

action plans include numerous items that collectively address all 14 of the hazards identified

as those to which the region is potentially vulnerable in this plan.

Participating government entities also provide a status report on the activities

proposed for the previous edition of the plan on an annual basis for inclusion in this section

of the plan. The time period for which the status is provided is indicated on each of these

status reports. As is indicated on the status reports, many of the action items are on-going

from year-to-year so are on the action plans for the government entity every year. Updates

to activities that have potential for different results each year are provided on the status

reports.

As was previously discussed in this plan, the Special Purpose Governments have

concurrent jurisdictional boundaries with municipalities and/or the County government.

The Special Purpose Governments also have statutorily identified responsibilities that they

may perform. For example, special purpose districts that are water and/or sewer

commissions are permitted to offer water and sewer services only in their service areas.

Similarly, fire district commissions are permitted to offer only fire protection services in

their service areas, and park and recreation commissions are limited to offering

park/recreation-related services. However, the activities being performed by the

municipalities and the County governments, as applicable, are also being provided to the

areas services by special purpose district governments due to the concurrent jurisdiction of

these government entities and special purpose district governments. Consequently, any

activity listed on Charleston County’s action plan is similarly provided for the service areas

of the special purpose district governments with concurrent jurisdiction with the County (all

of fire district commissions, the Charleston County and St. Andrews Parish Park and

Recreation Commissions, the North Charleston District and Sewer District Commissions and

parts of the Charleston Water System, the James Island and St. Andrews public service

districts, and the Charleston County School District). Similarly, the Cooper River Park and

Recreation Commission shares concurrent jurisdictions with the City of North Charleston

(as does the North Charleston District and the North Charleston Sewer District

Commissions and parts of the Charleston Water System). The Mt. Pleasant Water

Commission and the Charleston County School District also have concurrent jurisdiction

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with the Town of Mt. Pleasant. The Charleston Water System (partially), the College of

Charleston, and the Charleston County School District also share jurisdictional boundaries

with the City of Charleston. While each of these government entities has their own action

plan in this section, the action plans for the jurisdictions with which they share jurisdictional

boundaries also apply to their service areas. Taken together, these action plans address all

14 types of hazards to which the government entities in the Region are potentially

vulnerable as discussed in this plan. The action plans and status reports for each of the

signatory governments follow in this section.

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7.1 – Unincorporated Charleston County

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ACTION PLAN FOR UNINCORPORATED CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in

Unincorporated Charleston County for hazard mitigation during 2015-2016

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is Natural and Beneficial

Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is Structural Projects Activities, and “PI” is Public

Information Activities, “GIS” is Geographic Information Systems Activities.) Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue enforcement of the International series Building- related and Fire codes and the floodplain management regulations (including the one foot freeboard, cumulative substantial improvement clause, and/or other provisions deemed necessary to enhance Community Rating System credits) to maintain participation in the National Flood Insurance Program and the Community Rating System

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protect the lives of our citizens from natural and man- made hazards

PA, PI

Continue to expand the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) to include all Fire Departments / Districts in the County. Support the CWPP by increasing public awareness with the purpose of improving the protection of all structures

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact Partners Awendaw Fire District Countywide Fire Departments / Districts

General Fund

Minimize future wildfire damage; protect the lives of our citizens from natural and man-made hazards; educating citizens regarding steps to take to reduce vulnerabilities; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; reduce vulnerability of our infrastructure to natural and man- made hazards

Continue to provide coordination of County stormwater management through development and implementation of a comprehensive program. Enhance efforts at improving water quality through environmental educational activities

Planning

Public Works

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Enterprise Fund

Grant Funding

Improve water quality; minimize future flood damage; reduce existing flood damage; educating citizens regarding steps to take to reduce vulnerabilities; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; reduce vulnerability of our infrastructure to natural and man-made hazards

Continue implementing the stormwater master plan for Charleston County and the applicable regulations

Public Works Building Inspection Services Planning

Enterprise

Fund

Grant Funding

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protect the lives of our citizens from natural and man- made hazards

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Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue enforcement of zoning regulations, including the low density zoning provisions of the Zoning and Land Development Regulations (ZLDR)

Planning

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; preserve open space; encourage recreational activities; minimize future hurricane damage; minimize future earthquake damage; protecting the lives of our citizens from natural and man-made hazards

Conduct or co-sponsor training workshops regarding the International Building-related, flood, and Fire Prevention Codes and Regulations, and on sustainable construction / landscaping practices, if there is interest in these workshops

Building Inspection Services

General Fund/self- supporting through workshop revenues

Educating citizens regarding vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to reduce vulnerability; minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; minimize hurricane damage; preserve environmental resources

PA, PP, PI, NB

Continue providing information to citizens regarding propane tank anchoring, hazard safe interior rooms, boat anchoring and maintenance, generator safety, riparian buffer zones, hazard resistant landscaping, and artifact protection, among other issues

Building Inspection Services

Project Impact

Community Partners

General Fund/ Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to reduce vulnerability; minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damages; preserve environmental resources

Continue enforcing regulations requiring new manufactured homes brought into Charleston County to be constructed to wind zone 2 requirements as required per State law

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future hurricane damages; protecting lives of citizens from natural and man- made hazards

Continue prohibiting new manufactured homes to be installed in “V” flood zones and requiring manufactured homes installed in “A” flood zones to be on permanent foundations

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards

Continue demolishing structures posing a threat to public safety, considering location within the special flood hazard area as a prioritization factor

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Reduce existing flood damages; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future hurricane damage; minimize future flood damage; reducing vulnerability of infrastructure to hazards

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Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Seek funding for retrofitting, demolishing, or relocating repetitively flooded properties, if suitable candidates should be identified. Utilize Charleston County Repetitive Loss Area Analysis for identifying suitable candidates

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Reduce existing flood damage; minimize future flood damage; preserve historic building inventory; reducing vulnerability of built-environment to hazards

Continue distributing a brochure on protecting boats from damages during hurricanes to interested citizens through expos, offices, marinas, and boat dealers.

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding steps to take to reduce hazard vulnerability; minimize future hurricane damage; encourage recreational activities; preserve environmental resources, improve water quality

Continue distributing a brochure on protecting and preserving historic artifacts to interested citizens through expos, government offices, etc.

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding steps to take to reduce hazard vulnerability; preserve historic building inventory; minimize future flood damage

Seek funding for retrofitting critical facilities or infrastructure to enhanced hazard resistance in accordance with the County of Charleston Facilities Master Plan Update “Building Utilization and Needs Survey” or other applicable plans, if funding sources become available

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Reduce vulnerability of infrastructure to natural and man- made hazards; minimize future hurricane damage; minimize future earthquake damage; reduce existing flood damage; preserve historic building inventory; promote long-term economic prosperity

Continue energy conservation retrofitting of County-owned facilities as resources are available.

Facilities Management

General Fund Grant Funding

Improve air quality

Continue enforcement of the tree protection/landscaping ordinance

Planning

General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; improve water quality; improve air quality

Continue maintaining permanent open space as parks.

Parks and Recreation Commission

Building Inspection Services

General Fund Special Revenue Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future flood damages

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Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue encouraging the Greenbelt Advisory Board to acquire greenspace in the special flood hazard area, to the extent feasible.

Building Inspection Services

Parks and Recreation Commission

Special Revenue Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future flood damages; improve water quality; improve air quality

Continue participating in “Build-A-Dune” projects as funding permits, and assist other jurisdictions in participating in this initiative upon request. Implement and participate in the Charleston County Beachfront Management Plan to enhance and preserve our coastlines.

Building Inspection Services,

Public Works

Grant Funding

Minimize future flood damage; reduce existing flood damage; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; minimize future hurricane damage; educating citizens regarding vulnerability to hazard and steps to reduce vulnerability; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness for hazard events

Continue to distribute literature on to citizens through government offices and at expos.

Building Inspection Services

Partner donations/ Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding vulnerability to hazards and steps to reduce vulnerability; minimize future flood damage; preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; preserve open space; encourage recreational activities; minimize future hurricane damage; improve water quality; improve air quality

Develop and implement projects to reduce air and water pollution in Charleston County under the Project Impact partnership. Promote conservation of energy resources

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact partners

Grant Funding

Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality

Encourage cooperation between county departments, other government entities, interested businesses, and citizens regarding recommended sustainable practices to protect environmental quality

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members/ other County Departments as applicable

Grant Funding/ General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality; promote long term economic prosperity

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Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue hazardous material training.

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Enterprise Fund / Grant Funding

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future hazardous materials incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man-made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events.

Continue Terrorist Response Training

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

General Fund

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future terrorist activity incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man- made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; promote long-term economic prosperity.

Continue coordinating Emergency Operations Center activities related to a hazard event, including holding drills for EOC personnel. Finalize and maintain the Charleston County

Continuity of Operations Plan

(COOP)

Emergency Preparedness

General Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; educating citizens regarding vulnerability to hazards and steps to reduce vulnerability; preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity

Continue responding to hazard emergencies

EMS, Fire Departments, Sheriff Department, Haz. Mat. Coordinator, Emergency Preparedness,

General Fund Enterprise Fund

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Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue to require improved construction practices for new County-owned critical facilities that are sensitive to flood zone (e.g. avoiding “A” and “V” flood zones where feasible) and seismic considerations

Capital Projects

General Fund Bond Funding

Protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards; reducing vulnerability of infrastructure and built- environment to hazards; minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage

Continue working to attain resources and to provide training for maritime fire fighting through the Maritime Incident Response Team (MIRT).

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Grant Funding

Protecting the lives of citizens from man-made hazards; Establishing cooperative relationships between the public, private, and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness and response for hazard events; Minimize future hazardous materials incidents; minimize future terrorist activity incidents; promote long-term economic prosperity

Maintain the National Weather Service “StormReady” and “TsunamiReady” Community designations.

Emergency Preparedness

General Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to reduce vulnerability; minimize future tornado-related loss of life; minimize future flood damage; reduce existing flood damage; minimize future hurricane damage; reduce existing flood damage

Continue coordinating the Anti- Terrorism Task Force (COBRA) of specially trained police, fire and EMS personnel to respond to terrorist acts.

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Grant Funding

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Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue sponsoring the Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) program

Emergency Preparedness

Grant Funding

Protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards, establishing cooperative relationships between the public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; educating citizens regarding vulnerability to hazards and steps to reduce that vulnerability; minimize future terrorist activity incidents

Maintain a web-based Emergency Operations Center capability

Emergency Preparedness

General Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards, establishing cooperative relationships between the public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity

Continue the drainage maintenance and canal cleaning program

Public Works

General Fund

Protect the lives of our citizens from natural hazards; reduce existing flood damage; minimize future flood damage; improve water quality; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; promote long-term economic prosperity

Continue utility right of way permitting, considering emergency vehicle access and flood zone related issues in permitting decisions

Public Works

General Fund

Protect the lives of our citizens from natural hazards; reduce existing flood damage; minimize future flood damage; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; promote long-term economic prosperity

Continue the elevation reference mark inspection program

Public Works

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; Establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness for hazards

Continue to provide design, permitting, and construction services for the drainage improvement projects

Public Works

Assistant Administrator for Transportation & Public Works (Transportation Sales Tax)

Grant Funding General Fund

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Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue the road repair/construction program, considering needs during evacuation and soil liquefaction potential in prioritization decisions

Public Works

Assistant Administrator for Transportation & Public Works (Transportation Sales Tax)

General Fund Grant Funding

Enterprise Funding

Protect the lives of our citizens from natural hazards; reduce existing flood damage; minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake losses; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; promote long-term economic prosperity

Design/elevate roadways being constructed or reworked through the ½ cent sales tax program to minimize flooding potential to the extent feasible. Identify those roads susceptible to flooding

Assistant Administrator for Transportation & Public Works (Transportation Sales Tax)

Enterprise Funding

Continue to distribute a generator safety brochure to interested generator retail outlets, utility companies and the general public

Building Inspection Services

Partner donations/ General Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards; educating citizens regarding vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to reduce vulnerability; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; minimize future hurricane-related losses

Continue to provide information about the USGS stream gauge program to the public

Building Inspection Services

Partner donations/ Grant funding

Protecting the lives of citizens from natural hazards; minimize future flood damage; establishing cooperative relationships between the public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness and response for hazard events

Continue providing hazard- related literature/information to citizens at County offices

Planning

General Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future tornado-related loss of life; minimize future hurricane damage; minimize future terrorist activity incidents

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Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Mail an outreach project to floodplain residents to those property owners whose property is located in the special flood hazard area

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Continue providing speakers to civic groups regarding hazard related activities and environmental quality topics. Update the Speaker’s Bureau list as needed.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; improve water quality; improve air quality

Continue programs aimed towards providing resources to local schools and civic groups to enhance their ability to educate students regarding hazard events and hazard event preparation. Provide educational programs at schools on hazards or environmental quality as opportunities arise

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact partners

Grant Funding/ Project Impact resources

Protecting the lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; establishing cooperative relationships between the public, private, and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; reducing future flood damage, reducing vulnerability of infrastructure and built environment to natural and man- made hazards; improve water quality; improve air quality

Continue participating in hazard-related/product or environmental protection- related expos or public events

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Maintain the flood zone frequently asked questions page on the Charleston County web site to provide information on protecting against flood hazards to the public

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability

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Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Maintain the Project Impact internet page on the Charleston County web site to relay information on Project Impact events and methods to reduce hazard-related losses to the public.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability

Maintain a web page with information on environmental resource protection /air and water quality pollution- reduction strategies Promote carpooling, public transportation and bicycle paths

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality

Continue educational efforts and initiatives promoting energy conservation. Promote LEED construction practices

Building Inspection Services

General Fund Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; improve air quality; preserve environmental resources

Continue participating in the Project Impact Program for Public Information (PPI) to achieve maximum public outreach.

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members

General Fund

Maintain the Facebook pages for Project Impact

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members

GIS

Continue inter-departmental efforts to share geographic digital information and property specific construction-related information

GIS Building Inspection Services

Planning

Emergency Services

General Fund Grant Funding

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Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

PI Digitize elevation certificates

and make them accessible to the

public

Building Services Project

Impact

Fund

General

Fund

Minimize future flood damage;

Establishing cooperative

relationships between public,

private and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness for hazards

PI,

PP,

Prepare flood insurance

assessment table and address the

community’s insurance coverage

gaps and other concerns

Building Services

Grant

Funding

Minimize future flood damage

minimize future hurricane

damage; protect the lives of our

citizens from natural and man-

made hazards

PA,

Continue to conduct studies on

BFEs, floodways, and other

pertinent flood concerns.

Planning Grant

Funding

To minimize future flood damage,

and protect the lives of our

citizens from natural and man-

made hazards.

NB Maintain the beachfront

management plan that preserves

our shorelines

Building Services Grant

Funding

To minimize future flood damage,

and protect the lives of our

citizens from natural and man-

made hazards.

Additional Recommended Projects may be added to this project list as the Project Impact/Disaster Resistant Communities committees consider other projects and recommend these projects for implementation.

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STATUS REPORT FOR UNINCORPORATED CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in

Unincorporated Charleston County for hazard mitigation during 2014-2015 and

their status through April 2015

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is Natural and Beneficial

Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is Structural Projects Activities, and “PI” is Public

Information Activities, “GIS” is Geographic Information Systems Activities.) Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue enforcement of the International series Building- related and Fire codes and the floodplain management regulations (including the design freeboard, cumulative substantial improvement clause, and/or other provisions deemed necessary to enhance Community Rating System credits) to maintain participation in the National Flood Insurance Program and the Community Rating System

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protect the lives of our citizens from natural and man-made hazards

Charleston County has maintained a Class 4 Rating in the Community Rating System (CRS)

PA, PI

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact Partners Awendaw Fire District Countywide Fire Departments / Districts

General Fund

Minimize future wildfire damage; protect the lives of our citizens from natural and man-made hazards; educate citizens regarding steps to take to reduce vulnerabilities; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; reduce vulnerability of our infrastructure to natural and man-made hazards

Project Impact continues to increase fire awareness at community expos and presentations. Charleston County Consolidated-911 has streamlined response and the department is undergoing accreditation assessment from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.

Planning

Public Works

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Enterprise Fund

Grant Funding

Improve water quality; minimize future flood damage; reduce existing flood damage; educate citizens regarding steps to take to reduce vulnerabilities; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; reduce vulnerability of our infrastructure to natural and man-made hazards

Charleston County is working on the Stormwater Comprehensive Management Plan for the 72,000- acre MeadWestvaco site known as East Edisto in preparation for future development. Studies on the site have been completed and sent to FEMA for approval. Ongoing

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Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue implementing the stormwater master plan for Charleston County and the applicable regulations

Public Works Building Inspection Services Planning

Enterprise

Fund

Grant Funding

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protect the lives of our citizens from natural and man-made hazards

The Stormwater Master Plan was completed in 2012, enforcement is continuing. The County is preparing for new digital NFIP Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Charleston County is working with Dewberry and Davis Inc. on the floodplain mapping of the 72,000 acre MeadWestvaco site known as East Edisto in preparation for future development. Studies on the site have been completed and sent to FEMA for approval Ongoing

Continue enforcement of zoning regulations, including the low density zoning provisions of the Zoning and Land Development Regulations (ZLDR)

Planning

General Fund

1 The Zoning & Planning

Department continues to implement the Comprehensive Plan through the provisions of the ZLDR including, but not limited to encouraging the preservation of the Rural Area, preserving open space, and requiring vegetated buffers along the OCRM Critical Line.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund/self- supporting through workshop revenues

Educate citizens regarding vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to reduce vulnerability; minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; minimize hurricane damage; preserve environmental resources

Twenty-three (23) seminars/training sessions on code and/ or flood related topics were held during this time period.

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Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

PA, PP, PI, NB

Building Inspection Services

Project Impact

Community Partners

General Fund/ Grant Funding

Educate citizens regarding vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to reduce vulnerability; minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damages; preserve environmental resources

Project Impact attended 5 expos during this time period where information was distributed to attendees.

Continue enforcing regulations requiring new manufactured homes brought into Charleston County to be constructed to wind zone 2 requirements as required per State law

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future hurricane damages; protect lives of citizens from natural and man- made hazards

Enforcement has been maintained and there has been no change in regulations

Continue prohibiting new manufactured homes from being installed in “V” flood zones and continue requiring manufactured homes installed in “A” flood zones to be on permanent foundations

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protect lives of citizens from natural and man- made hazards

Continue to prohibit manufactured homes in VE Zones and require engineered foundations in AE Zones. No change in regulation.

Continue demolishing structures posing a threat to public safety, considering location within the special flood hazard area as a prioritization factor

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Reduce existing flood damages; promote long- term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future hurricane damage; minimize future flood damage; reduce vulnerability of infrastructure to hazards

There were no substandard structures demolished through Building Inspection Services, during this time period, in Unincorporated Charleston County; however due to recent changes in the ordinance (March 2015) some demolition projects have been planned.

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Reduce existing flood damage; minimize future flood damage; preserve historic building inventory; reduce vulnerability of built- environment to hazards

There were no suitable candidates that met the eligibility requirements

Continue distributing a brochure on protecting boats from damages during hurricanes to interested citizens through expos, offices, marinas, and boat dealers.

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Educate citizens regarding steps to take to reduce hazard vulnerability; minimize future hurricane damage; encourage recreational activities; preserve environmental resources, improve water quality

Project Impact attended 5 expos during this time period where information was distributed to attendees.

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Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue distributing a brochure on protecting and preserving historic artifacts to interested citizens through expos, government offices, etc.

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Educate citizens regarding steps to take to reduce hazard vulnerability; preserve historic building inventory; minimize future flood damage

Project Impact attended 5 expos during this time period where information was distributed to attendees.

Seek funding for retrofitting critical facilities or infrastructure to enhanced hazard resistance in accordance with the County of Charleston Facilities Master Plan Update “Building Utilization and Needs Survey” (2003) or other applicable plans, if funding sources become available

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Reduce vulnerability of infrastructure to natural and man-made hazards; minimize future hurricane damage; minimize future earthquake damage; reduce existing flood damage; preserve historic building inventory; promote long-term economic prosperity

An ice storm in February 2014 resulted in a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Charleston County. Two educational and outreach grant projects as of July 2014 have been shortlisted. No structural components were included in the grants. Roper St. Francis Foundation applied for two structural grants with Charleston County support.

Continue energy conservation retrofitting of County-owned facilities as resources are available.

Facilities Management

General Fund Grant Funding

Improve air quality

County was identified as a “Model Program” by the American Public Works Association for energy conservation. The County has saved $213,738.91on utility bills following retrofits.

Continue enforcement of the tree protection/landscaping ordinance

Planning

General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long- term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; improve water quality; improve air quality

All road improvement projects are enhanced with landscape plantings (trees and shrubs) as requested by certain municipalities for roads constructed under the half-percent (1/2 %) percent sales tax. Also the County continues to administer and enforce it tree protection and preservation ordinance and landscape ordinance which includes grand tree protection and landscape buffer requirements.

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Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue maintaining permanent open space as parks.

Parks and Recreation Commission

Building Inspection Services

General Fund Special Revenue Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long- term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future flood damages

Since its inception the Greenbelt Program has preserved 14,455 acres as parks to date.

Continue encouraging the Greenbelt Advisory Board to acquire greenspace in the special flood hazard area, to the extent feasible.

Building Inspection Services

Parks and Recreation Commission

Special Revenue Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long- term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future flood damages; improve water quality; improve air quality

The Greenbelt Program has preserved in total more than 26,700 acres of open space to date.

Building Inspection Services,

Public Works

Grant Funding

Minimize future flood damage; reduce existing flood damage; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; minimize future hurricane damage; educate citizens regarding vulnerability to hazard and steps to reduce vulnerability; establish cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance preparedness for hazard events

No grant funding was secured for build-a- dune projects during this time period. The County’s Beachfront Management Plan has been adopted as of 2015. The plan focuses on the three unincorporated areas of beachfront and outline current conditions, regulations, strategies for preservation, and other relevant information.

Continue to distribute literature on to citizens through government offices and at expos.

Building Inspection Services

Partner donations/ Grant Funding

Educate citizens regarding vulnerability to hazards and steps to reduce vulnerability; minimize future flood damage; preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; preserve open space; encourage recreational activities; minimize future hurricane damage; improve water quality; improve air quality

Project Impact attended 5 expos during this time period where information was distributed to attendees.

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Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Develop and implement projects to reduce air and water pollution in Charleston County under the Project Impact partnership. Promote conservation of energy resources

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact partners

Grant Funding

Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality

1 Project Impact attended 5 expos during this time period where information was distributed to attendees. Educational minigrants were also offered to local schools were also provided to reduce pollution or improve safety. Two were awarded.

Encourage cooperation between county departments, other government entities, interested businesses, and citizens regarding recommended sustainable practices to protect environmental quality

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members/ Technology Services

Grant Funding/ General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality; promote long term economic prosperity

2 The County received EPA recognition for joining its Energy Star Low Carbon IT Campaign. By reducing the energy consumption of information technology equipment, the County saves approximately $75 per computer, annually.

Continue hazardous material training

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Enterprise Fund / Grant Funding

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future hazardous materials incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man- made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events.

Emergency Management conducted 228 training sessions on topics including Clandestine Labs/Site Safety Officer, Rae Systems Portable Technician, IAFF 80-HR Hazardous Materials Technician Course, Incident Command, Basic and Advanced Railcar response. In addition, 9 individuals were sent to specialized training for the International Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference, Security and Emergency Response- Highway Emergency Response Specialist and Highway Emergency Response Specialist Advanced

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 279

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue terrorist response training

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

General Fund

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future terrorist activity incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man- made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; promote long- term economic prosperity.

Emergency Management conducted 22 sessions. In addition to county training sessions, 90 individuals were sent to specialized training for, WMD Sampling Techniques & Guidelines, Rae Systems Portable Technician course, Emergency Response to Domestic Biological Incidents, Prevention & Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents, Incident Response To Bombings, Incident Command, and Sweeps

Continue coordinating Emergency Operations Center activities related to a hazard event, including holding drills for EOC personnel. Finalize and maintain the Charleston County Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)

Emergency Preparedness

General Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; educating citizens regarding vulnerability to hazards and steps to reduce vulnerability; preserve environmental resources; promote long- term economic prosperity

The EOC regularly holds training sessions for area responders, officials, and staff. The Charleston County Emergency Operations Center was activated for a countywide WMD exercise on June 19, 2014.

Continue responding to hazard emergencies

EMS, Fire Departments, Sheriff Department, Haz. Mat. Coordinator, Emergency Preparedness,

General Fund Enterprise Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; educating citizens regarding vulnerability to hazards and steps to reduce vulnerability; preserve environmental resources; preserve historic building inventory; promote long- term economic prosperity

Charleston County Consolidated Dispatch recorded 111 Fuel Spills, 201 Gas Leaks/Odors, 51 Hazmat Incidences, and 542 Outdoor fires between May 1, 2014 and April 30, 2015.

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Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Capital Projects

General Fund Bond Funding

The new Charleston County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has opened. The facility is located inland outside the SFHA.

Continue working to attain resources and to provide training for maritime fire fighting through the Maritime Incident Response Team (MIRT).

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Grant Funding

22 training sessions on maritime firefighting were held during this time. In addition, 47 individuals were sent to Mandatory Trimester Training to refine specialized skills.

Maintain the National Weather Service “StormReady” and “TsunamiReady” Community designations.

Emergency Preparedness

General Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to reduce vulnerability; minimize future tornado- related loss of life; minimize future flood damage; reduce existing flood damage; minimize future hurricane damage; reduce existing flood damage

Charleston County has been recertified as a “Storm Ready” and “Tsunami Ready” Community. The designation is valid through 2015.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 281

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue coordinating the Anti- Terrorism Task Force (COBRA) of specially trained police, fire and EMS personnel to respond to terrorist acts.

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Grant Funding

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future terrorist activity incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man- made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; promote long- term economic prosperity.

Continue sponsoring the Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) program

Emergency Preparedness

Grant Funding

Protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards, establishing cooperative relationships between the public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; educating citizens regarding vulnerability to hazards and steps to reduce that vulnerability; minimize future terrorist activity incidents

As of May 1, 2015, there are 531 CERT members and 45 teen CERT members active on the roster across Charleston County.

Maintain a web-based Emergency Operations Center capability

Emergency Preparedness

General Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards, establishing cooperative relationships between the public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity

The Charleston County Emergency Operations Center was activated for a countywide WMD exercise on June 19, 2014. as part of on-going training in emergency preparedness utilizing WebEOC. In addition, the county now has a free emergency preparedness app that can notify users of emergency situations.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 282

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue the drainage maintenance and canal cleaning program

Public Works

General Fund

Continuing to survey drainage features and compile a GIS database to improve tracking efficiency. Program goal to reduce mean time between recurring maintenance activities.

Continue utility right of way permitting, considering emergency vehicle access and flood zone related issues in permitting decisions

Public Works

General Fund

Protect the lives of our citizens from natural hazards; reduce existing flood damage; minimize future flood damage; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; promote long-term economic prosperity

Continue the encroachment permitting process to manage encroachments in ROW and drainage easements to maintain and improve emergency vehicle access and flood zone issues. Continue to require that when new ROW is permitted/added deeded drainage easements are required as part of the permit/approval process.

Continue the elevation reference mark inspection program

Public Works

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; Establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness for hazards

Benchmarks are annually inventoried and updated and/or recovered. By utilizing high accuracy GPS the National Geodetic Survey has accepted Stability B benchmarks.

Continue to provide design, permitting, and construction services for the drainage improvement projects defined in Attachment VI-C

Public Works

Assistant Administrator for Transportation & Public Works (Transportation Sales Tax)

Grant Funding General Fund

There were 13 completed projects providing drainage improvements, paving of dirt roads and sidewalks and 141 paved roads were resurfaced to provide better vehicle travel conditions from May 1, 2014 to April 30, 2015 Other projects are on- going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 283

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue the road repair/construction program, considering needs during evacuation and soil liquefaction potential in prioritization decisions

Public Works

Assistant Administrator for Transportation & Public Works (Transportation Sales Tax)

General Fund Grant Funding

Enterprise Funding

Design/elevate roadways being constructed or reworked through the ½ cent sales tax program to minimize flooding potential to the extent feasible. Identify those roads susceptible to flooding

Assistant Administrator for Transportation & Public Works (Transportation Sales Tax)

Enterprise Funding

Bees Ferry Road Improvement Project was completed. Improvements included elevating the road and improving the capacity of the drainage system (culverts) reducing potential flooding. These improvements were funded through the County wide half- cent (1/2) sales tax program.

Continue to distribute a generator safety brochure to interested generator retail outlets, utility companies and the general public

Building Inspection Services

Partner donations/ General Fund

Protect the lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards; educating citizens regarding vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to reduce vulnerability; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; minimize future hurricane-related losses

Project Impact attended 5 expos during this time period where information was distributed to attendees

Continue to provide information about the USGS stream gauge program to the public

Building Inspection Services

Partner donations/ Grant funding

Protect the lives of citizens from natural hazards; minimize future flood damage; establishing cooperative relationships between the public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance preparedness and response for hazard events

On-going

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Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue providing hazard- related literature/information to citizens at County offices

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Protect the lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future tornado- related loss of life; minimize future hurricane damage; minimize future terrorist activity incidents

Printed material (brochures, pamphlets, etc.) are always displayed and made available for public use. Printed media are also updated on a regular basis

Continue providing speakers to civic groups regarding hazard related activities and environmental quality topics. Update the Speaker’s Bureau list as needed.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Protect the lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; improve water quality; improve air quality

Project Impact participated in 5 regional expos, and staff from the Building Inspection Services department spoke at 18 code, hazard, or flooding sessions. The department regularly meets with individual citizens, homeowners, contractors, and other local governments.

Continue participating in hazard-related/product or environmental protection- related expos or public events

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Protect the lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; establishing cooperative relationships between the public, private, and non- profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; improve water quality; improve air quality

Twenty-three (23) seminars/training sessions on code and/ or flood related topics were held during this time period. Monthly meetings with the Charleston Area Homebuilders Association will continue as well.

Maintain the flood zone frequently asked questions page on the Charleston County web site to provide information on protecting against flood hazards to the public

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Educate citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability

Respond to and update account on a regular basis.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 285

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Maintain the Project Impact internet page on the Charleston County web site to relay information on Project Impact events and methods to reduce hazard-related losses to the public.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Establish cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; educate citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability

Project Impact attended 5 expos during this time period where information was distributed to attendees. 2 mini-grants to area schools also supported energy conservation.

Maintain a web page with information on environmental resource protection /air and water quality pollution- reduction strategies Promote carpooling, public transportation and bicycle paths

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Educate citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality

1 Facebook and Twitter sites are maintained and updated. Television programming produced under the CARE grant is available for viewing on the “YouTube” site.

Continue educational efforts and initiatives promoting energy conservation. Promote LEED construction practices

Building Inspection Services

General Fund Grant Funding

Educate citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; improve air quality; preserve environmental resources

2 Project Impact attended 5 expos during this time period where information was distributed to attendees. 2 mini-grants to area schools also supported energy conservation and hazard mitigation.

Transition Project Impact into a Program for Public Information (PPI) to achieve maximum public outreach.

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members

General Fund

Establish cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability

1 Project Impact is in an active transition to a Program for Public Information. The first meeting was held on July 8, 2014. On going

Maintain the Facebook pages for Project Impact

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members

1 Respond to and update account on a regular basis.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 286

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

GIS

Continue inter-departmental efforts to share geographic digital information and property specific construction- related information

GIS Building Inspection Services Planning Emergency Services

General Fund Grant Funding

Protect the lives of citizens from natural hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between the public, private, and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events

Continue compiling updated Topo and Storm Drainage System Expansion information.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 287

7.2 – Town of Awendaw

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 288

ACTION PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF AWENDAW, SC

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in the Town of

Awendaw for hazard mitigation during 2015-2016

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is

Natural and Beneficial Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is

Structural Projects Activities, and “PI” is Public Information Activities, “GIS” is Geographic Information Systems

Activities.)

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protect the lives of our citizens from natural and man-made hazards

Continue to provide coordination storm water management for the Town through development and implementation of a comprehensive program. Enhance efforts through environmental educational activities.

Planning

Public Works

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Enterprise Fund

Grant Funding

Continue enforcement of zoning regulations, including the low density zoning provisions of the Zoning and Land Development Regulations. Rezone two future park sites from Agricultural General to Conservation.

Planning

General Fund

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 289

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Support the Community Wildfire Protection Plan by increasing awareness of the public through educational events provided by Project Impact with the purpose of improving the protection of all structures.

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact partners

General Fund

Building Inspection Services

General Fund/self- supporting through workshop revenues

Continue providing information to citizens regarding propane tank anchoring

Building Inspection Services

General Fund/ Grant Funding

Continue enforcing regulations requiring new manufactured homes brought into the Town to be constructed to wind zone 2 requirements as required per State law.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future hurricane damages; protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards

Continue prohibiting new manufactured homes to be installed in “V” flood zones and requiring manufactured homes installed in “A” flood zones to be on permanent foundations.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 290

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Promote the use of voluntary standards for single family residences to exceed minimal building code requirements for wind and seismic design.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; preserve environmental resources; educating citizens regarding vulnerability to hazards and steps to reduce vulnerability

Promote standards for existing homes to be retrofitted to exceed minimal codes.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Reduce existing flood damage; preserve environmental resources; minimize future hurricane damages; minimize future earthquake damages; educating citizens regarding vulnerability to hazards and steps to reduce vulnerability

Continue providing information to citizens regarding hazard safe interior rooms

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future tornado-related loss of life; Educating citizens regarding vulnerability to hazards and steps which may reduce vulnerability

Continue demolishing structures posing a threat to public safety, considering location within the special flood hazard area as a prioritization factor.

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Reduce existing flood damages; promote long- term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future hurricane damage; minimize future flood damage; reducing vulnerability of infrastructure to hazards

Seek funding for retrofitting, demolishing, or relocating repetitively flooded properties, if suitable candidates can be identified.

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Reduce existing flood damage; minimize future flood damage; preserve historic building inventory; reducing vulnerability of built-environment to hazards

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 291

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue distributing a brochure on protecting boats from damages during hurricanes to interested citizens through expos, offices, marinas, and boat dealers.

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding steps to take to reduce hazard vulnerability; minimize future hurricane damage; encourage recreational activities; preserve environmental resources, improve water quality

Continue distributing a brochure on protecting and preserving historic artifacts to interested citizens through expos, government offices, etc.

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding steps to take to reduce hazard vulnerability; preserve historic building inventory; minimize future flood damage

Seek funding for retrofitting Town critical facilities or infrastructure to enhanced hazard resistance, if funding sources become available.

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Reduce vulnerability of infrastructure to natural and man-made hazards; minimize future hurricane damage; minimize future earthquake damage; reduce existing flood damage; preserve historic building inventory; promote long-term economic prosperity

Continue enforcement of the tree protection/landscaping ordinance

Planning

General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; improve water quality; improve air quality

Continue maintaining permanent open space as parks. Rezone two future park sites from Agricultural General to Conservation.

Parks and Recreation Commission

General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future flood damages

Continue encouraging the Greenbelt Advisory Board to acquire greenspace in the special flood hazard area, to the extent feasible.

Building Inspection Services

Parks and Recreation Commission

Special Revenue Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future flood damages; improve water quality; improve air quality

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 292

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue to distribute literature on riparian buffer zones and hazard resistant landscaping to citizens through government offices and at expos.

Building Inspection Services

Partner donations/ Grant Funding

Continue working with scouts on the Project Impact scout patch program

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact partners

Grant Funding/ General Fund

Educating citizens regarding vulnerability to hazards and steps to take to reduce that vulnerability; establishing cooperative relationships between the public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness for hazard events; reducing vulnerability to infrastructure and built- environment to hazard

Develop projects to reduce air and water pollution in the Town. Promote conservation of energy resources.

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact partners

General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality

Encourage cooperation between other government entities, interested businesses, and citizens regarding recommended sustainable practices to protect environmental quality

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members/ other County Departments as applicable

Grant Funding/ General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality; promote long term economic prosperity

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 293

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue hazardous material training

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Enterprise Fund

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future hazardous materials incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man- made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events.

Continue Terrorist Response Training

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

General Fund

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future terrorist activity incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man- made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; promote long-term economic prosperity.

Continue coordinating Emergency Operations Center activities related to a hazard event, including holding drills for EOC personnel.

Emergency Preparedness

General Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; educating citizens regarding vulnerability to hazards and steps to reduce vulnerability; preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 294

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue responding to hazard emergencies

EMS, Fire Departments, Sheriff Department, Haz-Mat. Coordinator, Emergency Preparedness

General Fund Enterprise Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; educating citizens regarding vulnerability to hazards and steps to reduce vulnerability; preserve environmental resources; preserve historic building inventory; promote long-term economic prosperity

Continue to require improved construction practices for new Town-owned critical facilities that are sensitive to flood zone (e.g. avoiding “A” and “V” zones where feasible) and seismic considerations.

Capital Projects

General Fund Bond Funding

Continue working to attain resources and to provide training for maritime firefighting through the Maritime Incident Response Team (MIRT).

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Grant Funding

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 295

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue coordinating the Anti- Terrorism Task Force (COBRA) of specially trained police, fire and EMS personnel to respond to terrorist acts.

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Grant Funding

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future terrorist activity incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man- made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; promote long-term economic prosperity.

Maintain a web-based Emergency Operations Center capability.

Emergency Preparedness

General Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards, establishing cooperative relationships between the public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity

Continue the drainage maintenance and canal cleaning program. Implement a Master Drainage Plan Pilot Project.

Public Works

General Fund

Continue utility right of way permitting, considering emergency vehicle access and flood zone related issues in permitting decisions

Public Works

General Fund

Protect the lives of our citizens from natural hazards; reduce existing flood damage; minimize future flood damage; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; promote long-term economic prosperity

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 296

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue the elevation reference mark inspection program

Public Works

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; Establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance preparedness for hazards

Continue to provide design, permitting, and construction services for the drainage improvement projects defined in Attachment VI-C

Public Works

Assistant Administrator for Transportation & Public Works (Transportatio n Sales Tax)

Grant Funding General Fund

Continue the road repair/construction program, considering needs during evacuation and soil liquefaction potential in prioritization decisions

Public Works

Assistant Administrator for Transportation & Public Works (Transportatio n Sales Tax)

General Fund Grant Funding

Enterprise Funding

Design/elevate roadways being constructed or reworked through the ½ cent sales tax program to minimize flooding potential to the extent feasible. Identify those roads susceptible to flooding.

Assistant Administrator for Transportation & Public Works (Transportatio n Sales Tax)

Special Revenue Funding

Continue to distribute a generator safety brochure to interested generator retail outlets, utility companies and the general public

Building Inspection Services

Partner donations/ General Fund

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 297

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue to provide information about the USGS stream gauge program to the public

Building Inspection Services

Partner donations/ Grant funding

Provide hazard related information to all residents of Charleston County through the AT&T telephone book

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from natural hazards; reduce existing flood damage; minimize future flood damage; minimize future hurricane damage; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; improve water quality

Continue providing hazard- related literature/information to citizens at Town offices

Planning

General Fund

Mail an outreach project to floodplain residents to those property owners whose property is located in the special flood hazard area.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 298

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue providing speakers to civic groups regarding hazard related activities and environmental quality topics. Update the Speaker’s Bureau list as needed.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Continue participating in hazard- related/product or environmental protection- related expos or public events

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Maintain the flood zone frequently asked questions page on the Town web site (link to Charleston County’s web site) to provide information on protecting against flood hazards to the public.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability

Maintain the link to the Project Impact internet page on the Charleston County web site to relay information on Project Impact events and methods to reduce hazard-related losses to the public.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability

Maintain a web page with information on environmental resource protection /air and water quality pollution- reduction strategies. Promote greater carpooling, bicycling, and other alternative modes of transportation.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 299

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue educational efforts and initiatives promoting energy conservation. Promote LEED construction practices.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; improve air quality; preserve environmental resources

Promote environmental pollution reduction strategies through Public Service Announcements; pilot projects; and meetings with government, neighborhood, civic, and professional groups.

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members

General Fund

Establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability

Continue participating in the

Project Impact Program for

Public Information (PPI) to

achieve maximum public

outreach.

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members

General Fund

Establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact partners

General Fund

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 300

STATUS REPORT FOR THE TOWN OF AWENDAW, SC

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in the Town of

Awendaw for hazard mitigation during 2014-2015 and their status through April 2015

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is

Natural and Beneficial Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is

Structural Projects Activities, and “PI” is Public Information Activities, “GIS” is Geographic Information Systems

Activities.)

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest 4

lowest)

Status

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protect the lives of our citizens from natural and man-made hazards

On-going

Continue to provide coordination storm water management for the Town through development and implementation of a comprehensive program. Enhance efforts through environmental educational activities.

Planning

Public Works

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Enterprise Fund

Grant Funding

On-going

Planning

General Fund

Rezoning initiated, not final

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 301

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest 4

lowest)

Status

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact partners

General Fund

On-going

Building Inspection Services

General Fund/self- supporting through workshop revenues

On-going

Continue providing information to citizens regarding propane tank anchoring

Building Inspection Services

General Fund/ Grant Funding

On-going

Continue enforcing regulations requiring new manufactured homes brought into the Town to be constructed to wind zone 2 requirements as required per State law.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future hurricane damages; protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards

On-going

Continue prohibiting new manufactured homes to be installed in “V” flood zones and requiring manufactured homes installed in “A” flood zones to be on permanent foundations.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards.

On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 302

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest 4

lowest)

Status

Promote the use of voluntary standards for single family residences to exceed minimal building code requirements for wind and seismic design.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

On-going

Promote standards for existing homes to be retrofitted to exceed minimal codes.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

On-going

Continue providing information to citizens regarding hazard safe interior rooms

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future tornado-related loss of life; Educating citizens regarding vulnerability to hazards and steps which may reduce vulnerability

On-going

Continue demolishing structures posing a threat to public safety, considering location within the special flood hazard area as a prioritization factor.

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Reduce existing flood damages; promote long- term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future hurricane damage; minimize future flood damage; reducing vulnerability of infrastructure to hazards

On-going

Seek funding for retrofitting, demolishing, or relocating repetitively flooded properties, if suitable candidates can be identified.

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Reduce existing flood damage; minimize future flood damage; preserve historic building inventory; reducing vulnerability of built-environment to hazards

On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 303

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest 4

lowest)

Status

Continue distributing a brochure on protecting boats from damages during hurricanes to interested citizens through expos, offices, marinas, and boat dealers.

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding steps to take to reduce hazard vulnerability; minimize future hurricane damage; encourage recreational activities; preserve environmental resources, improve water quality

On-going

Continue distributing a brochure on protecting and preserving historic artifacts to interested citizens through expos, government offices, etc.

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding steps to take to reduce hazard vulnerability; preserve historic building inventory; minimize future flood damage

On-going

Seek funding for retrofitting Town critical facilities or infrastructure to enhanced hazard resistance, if funding sources become available.

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Reduce vulnerability of infrastructure to natural and man-made hazards; minimize future hurricane damage; minimize future earthquake damage; reduce existing flood damage; preserve historic building inventory; promote long-term economic prosperity

On-going

Continue enforcement of the tree protection/landscaping ordinance

Planning

General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; improve water quality; improve air quality

On-going

Continue maintaining permanent open space as parks. Rezone two future park sites from Agricultural General to Conservation.

Parks and Recreation Commission

General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future flood damages

Rezoning initiated

Continue encouraging the Greenbelt Advisory Board to acquire greenspace in the special flood hazard area, to the extent feasible.

Building Inspection Services

Parks and Recreation Commission

Special Revenue Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future flood damages; improve water quality; improve air quality

On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 304

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest 4

lowest)

Status

Continue to distribute literature on riparian buffer zones and hazard resistant landscaping to citizens through government offices and at expos.

Building Inspection Services

Partner donations/ Grant Funding

On-going

Continue working with scouts on the Project Impact scout patch program

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact partners

Grant Funding/ General Fund

On-going

Develop projects to reduce air and water pollution in the Town. Promote conservation of energy resources.

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact partners

General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality

On-going

Encourage cooperation between other government entities, interested businesses, and citizens regarding recommended sustainable practices to protect environmental quality

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members/ other County Departments as applicable

Grant Funding/ General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality; promote long term economic prosperity

On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 305

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest 4

lowest)

Status

Continue hazardous material training

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Enterprise Fund

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future hazardous materials incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man- made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events.

On-going

Continue Terrorist Response Training

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

General Fund

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future terrorist activity incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man- made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; promote long-term economic prosperity.

On-going

Continue coordinating Emergency Operations Center activities related to a hazard event, including holding drills for EOC personnel.

Emergency Preparedness

General Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; educating citizens regarding vulnerability to hazards and steps to reduce vulnerability; preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity

On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 306

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest 4

lowest)

Status

Continue responding to hazard emergencies

EMS, Fire Departments, Sheriff Department, Haz-Mat. Coordinator, Emergency Preparedness

General Fund Enterprise Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; educating citizens regarding vulnerability to hazards and steps to reduce vulnerability; preserve environmental resources; preserve historic building inventory; promote long-term economic prosperity

On-going

Capital Projects

General Fund Bond Funding

On-going

Continue working to attain resources and to provide training for maritime firefighting through the Maritime Incident Response Team (MIRT).

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Grant Funding

1 On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 307

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest 4

lowest)

Status

Continue coordinating the Anti- Terrorism Task Force (COBRA) of specially trained police, fire and EMS personnel to respond to terrorist acts.

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Grant Funding

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future terrorist activity incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man- made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; promote long-term economic prosperity.

On-going

Maintain a web-based Emergency Operations Center capability.

Emergency Preparedness

General Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards, establishing cooperative relationships between the public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity

On-going

Continue the drainage maintenance and canal cleaning program. Implement a Master Drainage Plan Pilot Project.

Public Works

General Fund

On-going

Continue utility right of way permitting, considering emergency vehicle access and flood zone related issues in permitting decisions

Public Works

General Fund

Protect the lives of our citizens from natural hazards; reduce existing flood damage; minimize future flood damage; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; promote long-term economic prosperity

On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 308

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest 4

lowest)

Status

Continue the elevation reference mark inspection program

Public Works

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; Establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance preparedness for hazards

On-going

Continue to provide design, permitting, and construction services for the drainage improvement projects defined in Attachment VI-C

Public Works

Assistant Administrator for Transportation & Public Works (Transportatio n Sales Tax)

Grant Funding General Fund

On-going

Continue the road repair/construction program, considering needs during evacuation and soil liquefaction potential in prioritization decisions

Public Works

Assistant Administrator for Transportation & Public Works (Transportatio n Sales Tax)

General Fund Grant Funding

Enterprise Funding

On-going

Design/elevate roadways being constructed or reworked through the ½ cent sales tax program to minimize flooding potential to the extent feasible. Identify those roads susceptible to flooding.

Assistant Administrator for Transportation & Public Works (Transportatio n Sales Tax)

Special Revenue Funding

Paved Maxville Road, extension, paving Martin George Road, paving Porcher School Road extension

Continue to distribute a generator safety brochure to interested generator retail outlets, utility companies and the general public

Building Inspection Services

Partner donations/ General Fund

On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 309

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest 4

lowest)

Status

Continue to provide information about the USGS stream gauge program to the public

Building Inspection Services

Partner donations/ Grant funding

On-going

Provide hazard related information to all residents of Charleston County through the AT&T telephone book

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

On-going

Continue providing hazard- related literature/information to citizens at Town offices

Planning

General Fund

On-going

Mail an outreach project to floodplain residents to those property owners whose property is located in the special flood hazard area.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Mass mailed December 2013

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 310

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest 4

lowest)

Status

Continue providing speakers to civic groups regarding hazard related activities and environmental quality topics. Update the Speaker’s Bureau list as needed.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

On-going

Continue participating in hazard- related/product or environmental protection- related expos or public events

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

On-going

Maintain the flood zone frequently asked questions page on the Town web site (link to Charleston County’s web site) to provide information on protecting against flood hazards to the public.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability

On-going

Maintain the link to the Project Impact internet page on the Charleston County web site to relay information on Project Impact events and methods to reduce hazard-related losses to the public.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability

On-going

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality

On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 311

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest 4

lowest)

Status

Continue educational efforts and initiatives promoting energy conservation. Promote LEED construction practices.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; improve air quality; preserve environmental resources

On-going

Promote environmental pollution reduction strategies through Public Service Announcements; pilot projects; and meetings with government, neighborhood, civic, and professional groups.

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members

General Fund

Establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability

On-going

Continue participating in the Project Impact Outreach Project Strategy for the Community Rating System. Participate in the Program for Public Information (PPI) see Section VI-D for details.

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members

General Fund

Establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability

On-going

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact partners

General Fund

On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 312

7.3 – City of Charleston

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 313

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 314

ACTION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF CHARLESTON

The following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in the City of Charleston for

hazard mitigation during 2015-2016

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source Goals Addressed Priority

(1 highest,

4 lowest)

P r e v

e n

ta ti

v e A

c ti

v it

ie s

Continue to maintain

completed FEMA

Elevation Certificates on

all buildings constructed

in the SFHA

Building Inspections

General Fund A, N, O

Continue Stormwater

Utility Program Public Service

General Fund,

self-funding A, E, F, G, M, P

Continue enforcement of

Building related, flood

and Fire Prevention Codes

and Regulations

Building Inspections,

Engineering

General Fund A, B, C, D

Continue to provide

coordination of City

stormwater management

regulations

Public Service

General Fund A, E, F, G, M, P

Continue stormwater

management as guided by

the “Master Drainage and

Floodplain Management

Plan”

Public Service

General Fund A, E, F, G, M, P

Continue enforcement of

zoning ordinances

Planning & Zoning

General Fund

A, B, C, D, H, I, J,

Continue to ensure that

projects are approved by

State’s Office of Ocean &

Coastal Resource

Management

Public Service

General Fund A, E, H, M

P r o

p e r ty

P r o

te c ti

o n

Provide information to

citizens regarding hazard

safe interior rooms

Building Inspections

General Fund F, L

Demolish structures

posing a threat to public

safety, considering

location within the special

flood hazard area as a

prioritization factor

Grants

Administration

Grant Funding A, C, G, I, K, M

Seek funding for

retrofitting, demolishing

or relocating repetitively

flooded properties

Building Inspections

Grant Funding A, M, N, O

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 315

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source Goals Addressed Priority

(1 highest,

4 lowest)

N a

tu r a

l &

B e n

e fi

c ia

Continue enforcement of

the tree

protection/landscaping

ordinance

Planning & Zoning

General Fund H, I, K

Continue planning,

developing, and

maintaining open

space/parks in flood prone

areas

Parks and Recreation

General Fund

H, I, K

E m

e r g

e n

c y

S e r v

ic e s

Continue hazardous

material training

Fire Dept., Police

Dept., Public Service Enterprise Fund D, H, P, Q, R, T

Continue Terrorist

Response Training

Police Dept.

General Fund

D, H, I, P, Q, R, S,

Continue coordinating

Emergency Operations

Center activities in the

event of a hazard event

Charleston County

Emergency

Preparedness

General Fund D, F, H, I, R

Continue membership in

the Emergency Council

which sponsors the

Charleston County

Emergency Plan

Mayor

General Fund

D, F, H, I, R

Continue responding to

hazard emergencies EMS, Fire Dept.,

Police Dept.

General Fund

Enterprise Fund

D, F, H, I, R

S tr

u c tu

r a

l P

r o

je c ts

Continue ongoing City

drainage projects and

studies

Public Service

General Fund,

Grant Funding,

Stormwater fees

A, D, E, I, M, P

Seek funding for proposed

City drainage projects and

studies (if the FEMA cost

benefit analysis is

favorable towards these

projects)

Public Service Grant Funding,

Stormwater fees A, D, E, I, M, P

Continue the drainage

inspection and

maintenance and canal

cleaning program

Public Service General Fund,

Stormwater fees A, D, E, I, M, P

Continue utility right of

way permitting,

considering emergency

vehicle access and flood

zone related issues in

permitting decisions

Public Service

General Fund A, D, I, M, P

Continue the road

repair/construction

program, considering

needs during evacuation

and soil liquefaction

potential in prioritization

decisions

Public Service

General Fund

Grant Funding

A, B, D, E, I, M, P

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 316

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source Goals Addressed Priority

(1 highest,

4 lowest)

Continue the elevation

reference mark (ERM)

inspection program

Public Service &

Charleston County

Public Works

General Fund A, R

P u

b li

c I

n fo

r m

a ti

o n

A c ti

v it

ie s

Continue providing Flood

Insurance Rate Map

(FIRM) information and

continue publicizing this

service annually

Public Service

General Fund A, D, M, O

Continue providing the

Flood Protection Library

at the Charleston County

Library branches

Public Service

General Fund A, C, D, F, M

P u

b li

c I

n fo

r m

a ti

o n

A c ti

v it

ie s

Continue outreach project

to floodplain residents and

repetitive loss properties

by mailing flood hazard

pamphlets annually

Public Service

General Fund A, C, D, F, M

Continue outreach project

to all City residents by

including flood hazard

information in the

BellSouth telephone book

County of Charleston

Building Services

General Fund A, C, D, F, M

Continue providing

hazard-related

literature/information to

citizens

Public Service, Bldg

Inspections

General Fund A, B, C, D, F, L, S

Continue participating in

hazard-related/product

expos

Building Inspections

General Fund A, B, C, D, F, L, S

Continue partnership to

the 113 Calhoun Street

Multi-hazard Residential

Retrofit Mitigation and

Education Program

Planning Project

Building Inspections,

Public Service, SC

Sea Grant

Consortium

General Fund

A, B, C, D, F, N, O,

Continue to sponsor and

participate in “Hazard

Awareness Week” and

assist other communities

in participating

Building Inspections

General Fund A, B, C, D, F, L, S

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 317

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source Goals Addressed Priority

(1 highest,

4 lowest)

Continue participating in

the Project Impact

Program for Public

Information (PPI) to

achieve maximum public

outreach.

Building Services/

Project Impact

committee members

General Fund

Establishing

cooperative

relationships

between public,

private and non-

profit sectors to

enhance

preparedness and

recovery for hazard

events; educating

citizens regarding

their vulnerability to

natural hazards and

steps to take to

reduce vulnerability

KEY TO GOALS ADDRESSED:

A – Minimize future flood damage B – Minimize future earthquake damage

C – Minimize future hurricane damage D – Protect the lives of our citizens from natural

and manmade hazards or disasters

E – Improve water quality F – Educating citizens regarding steps to take to

reduce vulnerabilities

G – Reduce vulnerability of our infrastructure to

natural and man-made hazards

H – Preserve environmental resources

I – Promote long-term economic prosperity J – Preserve open space

K – Encourage recreational activities L – Minimize future tornado-related loss of life

M – Reduce existing flood damages N – Preserve historic building inventory

O – Reducing vulnerability of built-environment

to hazards

P – Improve hazard resistance of infrastructure

Q – Assessing vulnerability to man-made hazards R – Establishing cooperative relationships

between public, private and non-profit sectors to

enhance response for hazard events

S – Minimize future terrorist activity incidents T – Minimize future hazardous materials

incidents

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 318

STATUS REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CHARLESTON

The following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in the City of Charleston for

hazard mitigation during 2014-2015 and their status through April 2015

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source Goals

Addressed

Priority

(1 highest,

4 lowest)

Status

P r e v

e n

ta ti

v e A

c ti

v it

ie s

Continue to maintain

completed FEMA

Elevation Certificates on

all buildings constructed

in the SFHA

Building Inspections

General Fund A, N, O

1 On-going

Continue Stormwater

Utility Program Public Service

General Fund,

self-funding

A, E, F, G,

M, P

1 On-going

Continue enforcement of

Building related, flood

and Fire Prevention Codes

and Regulations

Building Inspections,

Engineering

General Fund A, B, C, D

1 On-going

Continue to provide

coordination of City

stormwater management

regulations

Public Service

General Fund

A, E, F, G,

M, P

1 On-going

Continue stormwater

management as guided by

the “Master Drainage and

Floodplain Management

Plan”

Public Service

General Fund

A, E, F, G,

M, P

1 On-going

Continue enforcement of

zoning ordinances

Planning & Zoning

General Fund

A, B, C, D,

H, I, J, K

1 On-going

Continue to ensure that

projects are approved by

State’s Office of Ocean &

Coastal Resource

Management

Public Service

General Fund A, E, H, M

1 On-going

P r o

p e r ty

P r o

te c ti

o n

Provide information to

citizens regarding hazard

safe interior rooms

Building Inspections

General Fund F, L

2 On-going

Demolish structures

posing a threat to public

safety, considering

location within the special

flood hazard area as a

prioritization factor

Grants

Administration

Grant Funding

A, C, G, I,

K, M

3 No candidates this reporting period

Seek funding for

retrofitting, demolishing

or relocating repetitively

flooded properties

Building Inspections

Grant Funding A, M, N, O

1 No candidates this reporting period

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 319

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source Goals

Addressed

Priority

(1 highest,

4 lowest)

Status

N a

tu r a

l &

B e n

e fi

c ia

Continue enforcement of

the tree

protection/landscaping

ordinance

Planning & Zoning

General Fund H, I, K

2 On-going

Continue planning,

developing, and

maintaining open

space/parks in flood prone

areas

Parks and Recreation

General Fund

H, I, K

2 On-going

E m

e r g

e n

c y

S e r v

ic e s

Continue hazardous

material training

Fire Dept., Police

Dept., Public Service Enterprise Fund

D, H, P, Q,

R, T

1 On-going

Continue Terrorist

Response Training

Police Dept.

General Fund

D, H, I, P,

Q, R, S, T

1 On-going

Continue coordinating

Emergency Operations

Center activities in the

event of a hazard event

Charleston County

Emergency

Preparedness

General Fund D, F, H, I, R

1 On-going

Continue membership in

the Emergency Council

which sponsors the

Charleston County

Emergency Plan

Mayor

General Fund

D, F, H, I, R

1 On-going

Continue responding to

hazard emergencies EMS, Fire Dept.,

Police Dept.

General Fund

Enterprise Fund

D, F, H, I, R

1 On-going

S tr

u c tu

r a

l P

r o

je c ts

Continue ongoing City

drainage projects and

studies Public Service

General Fund,

Grant Funding,

Stormwater fees

Tax Increment

Financing (TIF)

A, D, E, I,

M, P

1 On-going

Seek funding for proposed

City drainage projects and

studies (if the FEMA cost

benefit analysis is

favorable towards these

projects)

Public Service Grant Funding,

Stormwater fees

A, D, E, I,

M, P

1 On-going

Continue the drainage

inspection and

maintenance and canal

cleaning program

Public Service General Fund,

Stormwater fees

A, D, E, I,

M, P

1 On-going

Continue utility right of

way permitting,

considering emergency

vehicle access and flood

zone related issues in

permitting decisions

Public Service

General Fund

A, D, I, M,

1 On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 320

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source Goals

Addressed

Priority

(1 highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue the road

repair/construction

program, considering

needs during evacuation

and soil liquefaction

potential in prioritization

decisions

Public Service

General Fund

Grant Funding

A, B, D, E,

I, M, P

1 On-going

Continue the elevation

reference mark (ERM)

inspection program

Public Service &

Charleston County

Public Works

General Fund A, R

1 On-going

P u

b li

c I

n fo

r m

a ti

o n

A c ti

v it

ie s

Continue providing Flood

Insurance Rate Map

(FIRM) information and

continue publicizing this

service annually

Public Service

General Fund A, D, M, O

1 On-going

Continue providing the

Flood Protection Library

at the Charleston County

Library branches

Public Service

General Fund

A, C, D, F,

1 On-going

P u

b li

c I

n fo

r m

a ti

o n

A c ti

v it

ie s

Continue outreach project

to floodplain residents and

repetitive loss properties

by mailing flood hazard

pamphlets annually

Public Service

General Fund

A, C, D, F,

1 On-going

Continue outreach project

to all City residents by

including flood hazard

information in the

BellSouth telephone book

County of Charleston

Building Services

General Fund

A, C, D, F,

1 On-going

Continue providing

hazard-related

literature/information to

citizens

Public Service, Bldg

Inspections

General Fund

A, B, C, D,

F, L, S

2 On-going

Continue participating in

hazard-related/product

expos

Building Inspections

General Fund

A, B, C, D,

F, L, S

1 On-going

Continue partnership to

the 113 Calhoun Street

Multi-hazard Residential

Retrofit Mitigation and

Education Program

Planning Project

Building Inspections,

Public Service, SC

Sea Grant

Consortium

General Fund

A, B, C, D,

F, N, O, R

2 On-going

Continue to sponsor and

participate in “Hazard

Awareness Week” and

assist other communities

in participating

Building Inspections

General Fund

A, B, C, D,

F, L, S

2 On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 321

KEY TO GOALS ADDRESSED:

A – Minimize future flood damage B – Minimize future earthquake damage

C – Minimize future hurricane damage D – Protect the lives of our citizens from natural

and manmade hazards or disasters

E – Improve water quality F – Educating citizens regarding steps to take to

reduce vulnerabilities

G – Reduce vulnerability of our infrastructure to

natural and man-made hazards

H – Preserve environmental resources

I – Promote long-term economic prosperity J – Preserve open space

K – Encourage recreational activities L – Minimize future tornado-related loss of life

M – Reduce existing flood damages N – Preserve historic building inventory

O – Reducing vulnerability of built-environment

to hazards

P – Improve hazard resistance of infrastructure

Q – Assessing vulnerability to man-made hazards R – Establishing cooperative relationships

between public, private and non-profit sectors to

enhance response for hazard events

S – Minimize future terrorist activity incidents T – Minimize future hazardous materials

incidents

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 322

7.4 – City of Folly Beach

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 323

ACTION PLAN FOR CITY OF FOLLY BEACH

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in The City of Folly

Beach for hazard mitigation during 2015-2016

(Abbreviations for types are as follows: PA Preventive Activities, PP is Property Protection Activities, NB is Natural and Beneficial

Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, ES is Emergency Services Activities, SP is Structural Projects Activities, and PI is Public

Information Activities, and GIS is Geographic Information Systems Activities.)

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source Goal(s) addressed

Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue enforcement of the International

series Building-related and Fire codes and

the floodplain management regulations.

Building

Department

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; protect the lives of

our citizens from natural

and man-made hazards

Continue to provide coordination of County

storm water management regulations.

Public Works

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; reduce existing

flood damage; educating

citizens regarding steps to

take to reduce

vulnerabilities; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; reduce

vulnerability of our

infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards

Continue enforcement of zoning

regulations.

Zoning

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; preserve

environmental resources;

promote long-term

economic prosperity;

preserve open space;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

hurricane damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; protecting the

lives of our citizens from

natural and man-made

hazards

Continue prohibiting new manufactured

homes to be installed in V flood zones and

in A flood zones.

Zoning

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; protecting lives of

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 324

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source Goal(s) addressed

Priority

(1 highest, 4 lowest)

Provide hazard related information to all

residents of Folly Beach through the City’s

radio and TV outlets.

Building &

Zoning

Departments

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage: minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability

Continue providing hazard-related

literature/information to citizens at City

offices.

Building &

Zoning

Departments

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; minimize future

tornado-related loss of life;

minimize future hurricane

damage; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents

Provide hazard related information to all

residents of Folly Beach through the

BellSouth telephone book.

Building &

Zoning

Departments

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability

Recognize “International Building Safety

Week” to promote safety in the built

environment.

Building

Department

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability

Continue participating in the Project Impact

Program for Public Information (PPI) to

achieve maximum public outreach.

Building

Services/

Project Impact

committee

members

General

Fund

Establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

preparedness and recovery

for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

their vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability

Continue enforcement of the tree

protection/landscaping ordinance

Building &

Zoning

Departments

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 325

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source Goal(s) addressed

Priority

(1 highest, 4 lowest)

Continue maintaining permanent open

space as parks.

Zoning

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

flood damages

Continue to distribute literature on riparian

buffer zones and hazard resistant

landscaping to citizens through government

offices and at expos.

Building

Department

General

Fund

Educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damages;

preserve environmental

resources; improve water

quality; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

preserve open space;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

hurricane damage

Continue Terrorist Response Training

Public Safety

General

Fund

Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents;

preserve environmental

resources; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to

man-made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events;

promote long-term

economic prosperity

Continue coordinating Emergency

Operations Center activities in the event of

a hazard event.

Public Safety

General

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance response for

hazard events; educating

citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and

steps to reduce

vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources;

promote long-term

economic prosperity

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 326

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source Goal(s) addressed

Priority

(1 highest, 4 lowest)

Continue responding to hazard emergencies

EMS, Fire

Departments,

Sheriff

Department,

Haz. Mat.

Coordinator,

Emergency

Preparedness,

Code

Enforcement,

Flood Plain

Management

General

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance response for

hazard events; educating

citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and

steps to reduce

vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources;

preserve historic building

inventory; promote long-

term economic prosperity

Continue to require construction practices

for new City-owned critical facilities that

are sensitive to flood zone (e.g. avoiding

AE & VE flood zones where feasible) and

seismic considerations.

Building

Department

General

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; reducing

vulnerability of

infrastructure and built-

environment to hazards;

minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage

Evaluate existing City-owned facilities for

hazard resistance and retrofit facilities if

needed where feasible.

Building

Department

General

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; reducing

vulnerability of

infrastructure and built

environment to hazards;

minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage

Continue the drainage maintenance and

program.

Public Works

General

Fund

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

improve water quality;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

Continue the road repair/construction

program

Design/elevate roadways being constructed

or reworked through the ½ cent sales tax

program to minimize flooding potential to

the extent feasible. Identify those roads

susceptible to flooding.

Public Works

Folly Beach

Admin

Enterprise

Funding

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

losses; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

promote long-term

economic prosperity

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 327

STATUS REPORT FOR CITY OF FOLLY BEACH

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in The City of Folly

Beach for hazard mitigation during 2014-2015 and their status through April 2015

(Abbreviations for types are as follows: PA Preventive Activities, PP is Property Protection Activities, NB is Natural and Beneficial

Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, ES is Emergency Services Activities, SP is Structural Projects Activities, and PI is Public

Information Activities, and GIS is Geographic Information Systems Activities.)

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed

Priority

(1 highest, 4 lowest)

Status

Continue enforcement of the International

series Building-related and Fire codes and

the floodplain management regulations

(including the one foot freeboard,

cumulative substantial improvement clause,

and/or other provisions deemed necessary

to enhance Community Rating System

credits) to maintain participation in the

National Flood Insurance Program and the

Community Rating System.

Building

Department

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; protect the lives of

our citizens from natural

and man-made hazards

Ongoing

Continue to provide coordination of County

storm water management through

development and implementation of a

comprehensive program. Enhance efforts

at improving water quality through the

Community Action for a Renewed

Environment (CARE) project.

Public Works

General

Fund

Improve water quality;

minimize future flood

damage; reduce existing

flood damage; educating

citizens regarding steps to

take to reduce

vulnerabilities; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; reduce

vulnerability of our

infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards

Ongoing

Continue implementing the storm water

master plan for Charleston County and the

applicable regulations.

Public Works

Grant

Funding

Minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

hurricane damage; protect

the lives of our citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards

Ongoing

Continue enforcement of zoning

regulations,

Zoning

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; preserve

environmental resources;

promote long-term

economic prosperity;

preserve open space;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

hurricane damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; protecting the

lives of our citizens from

natural and man-made

hazards

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 328

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed

Priority

(1 highest, 4 lowest)

Status

Participate in training workshops regarding

the International Building-related, flood,

and Fire Prevention Codes and Regulations,

and on sustainable construction /

landscaping practices.

Building &

Zoning

Departments

Public Safety

General

Fund

Educating staff regarding

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

minimize hurricane

damage; preserve

environmental resources

Complete/ong

oing

Continue enforcing regulations prohibiting

new manufactured homes brought in to the

City of Folly Beach

Building &

Zoning

Departments

General

Fund

Minimize future hurricane

damages; protecting lives

of citizens from natural and

man-made hazards

Ongoing

Continue participation in the Charleston

County Special Inspection program.

Building

Department

General

Fund

Minimize future earthquake

damage; minimize future

hurricane damage;

protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards.

Ongoing

Promote standards for existing homes to be

retrofitted to that exceed minimal codes.

Building

Department

General

Fund

Reduce existing flood

damage; preserve

environmental resources;

minimize future hurricane

damages; minimize future

earthquake damages;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and

steps to reduce

vulnerability

Ongoing

Continue providing information to citizens

regarding hazard safe interior rooms

Building

Department

General

Fund

Minimize future tornado-

related loss of life;

Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

hazards and steps which

may reduce vulnerability

Ongoing

Continue demolishing structures posing a

threat to public safety, considering location

within the special flood hazard area as a

prioritization factor.

Building

Department

Grant

Funding

Reduce existing flood

damages; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

hurricane damage;

minimize future flood

damage; reducing

vulnerability of

infrastructure to hazards

Ongoing

Continue enforcement of the tree

protection/landscaping ordinance

Zoning

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities; improve water

quality; improve air quality

Completed

major rewrite

code/enoforce

ment ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 329

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed

Priority

(1 highest, 4 lowest)

Status

Continue maintaining permanent open

space as parks.

Zoning

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

flood damages

Acquired two

additional

parcels totally

.24

acre/ongoing

Continue hazardous material training

Public Safety

General

Fund

Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

hazardous materials

incidents; preserve

environmental resources;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; assessing

vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance response for

hazard events.

Ongoing

Continue Terrorist Response Training

Public Safety

General

Fund

Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents;

preserve environmental

resources; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to

man-made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events;

promote long-term

economic prosperity.

Ongoing

Continue coordinating Emergency

Operations Center activities related to a

hazard event, including holding drills for

EOC personnel.

Public Safety

General

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance response for

hazard events; educating

citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and

steps to reduce

vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources;

promote long-term

economic prosperity

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 330

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed

Priority

(1 highest, 4 lowest)

Status

Continue responding to hazard emergencies

Public Safety

General

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance response for

hazard events; educating

citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and

steps to reduce

vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources;

preserve historic building

inventory; promote long-

term economic prosperity

Ongoing

Continue to require construction practices

for new City-owned critical facilities that

are sensitive to flood zone.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; reducing

vulnerability of

infrastructure and built-

environment to hazards;

minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage

Ongoing

Maintain a web-based Emergency

Operations Center capability.

Public Safety

General

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards, establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events;

preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity

Ongoing

Continue the drainage maintenance and

program

Public Works

General

Fund

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

improve water quality;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

Completed

several

drainage

projects/Ongoi

Continue utility right of way permitting,

considering emergency vehicle access and

flood zone related issues in permitting

decisions

Public Works

General

Fund

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 331

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed

Priority

(1 highest, 4 lowest)

Status

Continue providing hazard-related

literature/information to citizens at County

offices

Building

Inspection

Services &

Zoning

Departments

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; minimize future

tornado-related loss of life;

minimize future hurricane

damage; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents

Ongoing

Mail an outreach project to floodplain

residents to those property owners whose

property is located in the special flood

hazard area.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; improve water

quality

Completed/on

going

Continue participating in the Project Impact

Outreach Project Strategy for the

Community Rating System.

Building

Inspection

Services &

Zoning

Department

General

Fund

Establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

preparedness and recovery

for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

their vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability;

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 332

7.5 – Town of Hollywood

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 333

ACTION PLAN FOR TOWN OF HOLLYWOOD, SC

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in Town of Hollywood

for hazard mitigation during 2015-2016

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is Natural and Beneficial

Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is Structural Projects Activities, and “PI” is Public

Information Activities, “GIS” is Geographic Information Systems Activities.)

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue enforcement of the

International series Building-related

and Fire codes and the floodplain

management regulations (including

the one foot freeboard, cumulative

substantial improvement clause,

and/or other provisions deemed

necessary to enhance Community

Rating System credits) to maintain

participation in the National Flood

Insurance Program and the

Community Rating System.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; minimize

future earthquake

damage;

minimize future

hurricane damage;

protect the lives of our

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards

Support the Community Wildfire

Protection Plan by increasing

awareness of the public through

educational events provided by

Project Impact with the purpose of

improving the protection of all

structures.

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

partners

General

Fund

Minimize future wildfire

damage; protect the

lives of our citizens from

natural and man-made

hazards; educating

citizens regarding steps

to take to reduce

vulnerabilities; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; reduce

vulnerability of our

infrastructure to natural

and man-made hazards

Continue enforcement of zoning

regulations, including the low density

zoning provisions of the Zoning and

Land Development Regulations.

Planning General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; preserve

environmental

resources; promote

long-term economic

prosperity; preserve

open space; encourage

recreational activities;

minimize future

hurricane damage;

minimize future

earthquake damage;

protecting the lives of

our citizens from natural

and man-made hazards

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 334

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Conduct or co-sponsor training

workshops regarding the

International Building-related, flood,

and Fire Prevention Codes and

Regulations, and on sustainable

construction / landscaping practices,

if there is interest in these workshops

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund/self-

supportin

g through

workshop

revenues

Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability

to natural hazards and

steps to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future

earthquake damage;

improve hazard

resistance of

infrastructure; minimize

hurricane damage;

preserve environmental

resources

Continue providing information to

citizens regarding propane tank

anchoring

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability

to natural hazards and

steps to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future

hurricane damages;

preserve environmental

resources

Continue enforcing regulations

requiring new manufactured homes

brought into The Town of Hollywood

to be constructed to wind zone 2

requirements as required per State

law.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future

hurricane damages;

protecting lives of

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards

Continue prohibiting new

manufactured homes to be installed

in “V” flood zones and requiring

manufactured homes installed in “A”

flood zones to be on permanent

foundations.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; minimize

future earthquake

damage; minimize

future hurricane

damage; protecting lives

of citizens from natural

and man-made hazards.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 335

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Promote the use of voluntary

standards for single family residences

to exceed minimal building code

requirements for wind and seismic

design.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; minimize

future earthquake

damage; minimize

future hurricane

damage; preserve

environmental

resources; educating

citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards

and steps to reduce

vulnerability

Promote standards for existing homes

to be retrofitted to that exceed

minimal codes.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Reduce existing flood

damage; preserve

environmental

resources; minimize

future hurricane

damages; minimize

future earthquake

damages; educating

citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards

and steps to reduce

vulnerability

Continue providing information to

citizens regarding hazard safe interior

rooms

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future

tornado-related loss of

life; Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability

to hazards and steps

which may reduce

vulnerability

Continue demolishing structures

posing a threat to public safety,

considering location within the special

flood hazard area as a prioritization

factor.

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Reduce existing flood

damages; promote long-

term economic

prosperity; encourage

recreational activities;

minimize future

hurricane damage;

minimize future flood

damage; reducing

vulnerability of

infrastructure to hazards

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 336

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue distributing a brochure on

protecting boats from damages

during hurricanes to interested

citizens through expos, offices,

marinas, and boat dealers.

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens

regarding steps to take

to reduce hazard

vulnerability; minimize

future hurricane

damage; encourage

recreational activities;

preserve environmental

resources, improve

water quality

Continue distributing a brochure on

protecting and preserving historic

artifacts to interested citizens through

expos, government offices, etc.

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens

regarding steps to take

to reduce hazard

vulnerability; preserve

historic building

inventory; minimize

future flood damage

Seek funding for retrofitting critical

facilities or infrastructure to

enhanced hazard resistance.

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Reduce vulnerability of

infrastructure to natural

and man-made hazards;

minimize future

hurricane damage;

minimize future

earthquake damage;

reduce existing flood

damage; preserve

historic building

inventory; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

PP Energy conservation retrofitting of

Town-owned facilities as resources

are available.

Facilities

Management

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Improve air quality

Continue enforcement of the tree

protection/landscaping ordinance

Planning General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote

long-term economic

prosperity; encourage

recreational activities;

improve water quality;

improve air quality

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 337

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue maintaining permanent

open space as parks.

Planning General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote

long-term economic

prosperity; encourage

recreational activities;

minimize future flood

damages

Continue to distribute literature on

riparian buffer zones and hazard

resistant landscaping to citizens

through government offices and at

expos.

Building

Inspection

Services

Partner

donations

/ Grant

Funding

Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability

to hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability;

minimize future flood

damage; preserve

environmental

resources; improve

water quality; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; preserve

open space; encourage

recreational activities;

minimize future

hurricane damage;

improve water quality;

improve air quality

NB Develop and implement projects to

reduce air and water pollution in The

Town of Hollywood under the Project

Impact Partnership. Promote

conservation of energy resources.

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

partners

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; improve

water quality; improve

air quality

NB Encourage cooperation between

town and county departments, as

well as other government entities,

interested businesses, and citizens

regarding recommended sustainable

practices to protect environmental

quality

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

committee

members/

other County

Departments

as applicable

Grant

Funding/

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; improve

water quality; improve

air quality; promote long

term economic

prosperity

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 338

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue hazardous material training Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

Enterpris

e Fund

Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

hazardous materials

incidents; preserve

environmental

resources; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; assessing

vulnerability to man-

made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to

enhance response for

hazard events.

Continue Terrorist Response Training Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

General

Fund

Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity

incidents; preserve

environmental

resources; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; assessing

vulnerability to man-

made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to

enhance response for

hazard events; promote

long-term economic

prosperity.

Continue to require improved

construction practices for new Town-

owned critical facilities that are

sensitive to flood zone (e.g. avoiding

“A” and “V” flood zones where

feasible) and seismic considerations.

Capital

Projects

General

Fund

Bond

Funding

Protecting lives of

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards;

reducing vulnerability of

infrastructure and built-

environment to hazards;

minimize future flood

damage; minimize

future earthquake

damage; minimize

future hurricane damage

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 339

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue coordinating the Anti-

Terrorism Task Force (COBRA) of

specially trained police, fire and EMS

personnel to respond to terrorist acts.

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

Grant

Funding

Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity

incidents; preserve

environmental

resources; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; assessing

vulnerability to man-

made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to

enhance response for

hazard events; promote

long-term economic

prosperity.

Coordinate with the Community

Emergency Response Training (CERT)

program.

Emergency

Preparedness

Grant

Funding

Protecting lives of

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards,

establishing cooperative

relationships between

the public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness

and recovery for hazard

events; educating

citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards

and steps to reduce that

vulnerability; minimize

future terrorist activity

incidents

Maintain a web-based Emergency

Operations Center capability.

Emergency

Preparedness

General

Fund

Protecting lives of

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards,

establishing cooperative

relationships between

the public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness

and recovery for hazard

events; preserve

environmental

resources; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 340

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue to provide design,

permitting, and construction services

for the drainage improvement

projects defined in Attachment VI-C

Public Works

Assistant

Administrator

for

Transportation

& Public Works

Grant

Funding

General

Fund

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

improve water quality;

improve hazard

resistance of

infrastructure; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

Continue the road repair/construction

program, considering needs during

evacuation and soil liquefaction

potential in prioritization decisions

Public Works

Assistant

Administrator

for

Transportation

& Public

Works)

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Enterpris

e Funding

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future

earthquake losses;

improve hazard

resistance of

infrastructure; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

Design/elevate roadways being

constructed or reworked through the

½ cent sales tax program to minimize

flooding potential to the extent

feasible. Identify those roads

susceptible to flooding.

Assistant

Administrator

for

Transportation

& Public

Works)

Special

Revenue

Funding

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future

earthquake losses;

improve hazard

resistance of

infrastructure; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

Continue to distribute a generator

safety brochure to interested

generator retail outlets, utility

companies and the general public

Building

Inspection

Services

Partner

donations

/ General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards;

educating citizens

regarding vulnerability

to natural hazards and

steps to reduce

vulnerability; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; minimize

future hurricane-related

losses

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 341

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Provide hazard related information to

all residents of The Town of

Hollywood through the AT&T

telephone book

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future

hurricane damage;

educating citizens

regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to

take to reduce

vulnerability; improve

water quality

Continue providing hazard-related

literature/information to citizens

Planning General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to

take to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future

tornado-related loss of

life; minimize future

hurricane damage;

minimize future terrorist

activity incidents

Mail an outreach project to floodplain

residents to those property owners

whose property is located in the

special flood hazard area.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to

take to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future

hurricane damage;

improve water quality

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 342

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

PI Continue programs aimed towards

providing resources to local schools to

enhance their ability to educate

students regarding hazard events and

hazard event preparation. Provide

educational programs at schools on

hazards or environmental quality as

opportunities arise.

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

partners

Grant

Funding/

Project

Impact

resources

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to

take to reduce

vulnerability;

establishing cooperative

relationships between

the public, private, and

non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness

and recovery for hazard

events; reducing future

flood damage, reducing

vulnerability of

infrastructure and built

environment to natural

and man-made hazards;

improve water quality;

improve air quality

Continue participating in hazard-

related/product or environmental

protection-related expos or public

events

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to

take to reduce

vulnerability;

establishing cooperative

relationships between

the public, private, and

non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness

and recovery for hazard

events; improve water

quality; improve air

quality

PI Continue educational efforts and

initiatives promoting energy

conservation. Promote LEED

construction practices.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens

regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to

take to reduce

vulnerability; improve

air quality; preserve

environmental resources

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 343

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

PI Promote environmental pollution

reduction strategies through Public

Service Announcements; pilot

projects; and meetings with

government, neighborhood, civic, and

professional groups as staff resources

permit.

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens

regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to

take to reduce

vulnerability; Preserve

environmental

resources; improve

water quality; improve

air quality

Continue participating in the Project

Impact Program for Public

Information (PPI) to achieve

maximum public outreach.

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

committee

members

General

Fund

Establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to

enhance preparedness

and recovery for hazard

events; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to

take to reduce

vulnerability

PI Maintain a Facebook page for Project

Impact.

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

committee

members

General

Fund

Establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to

enhance preparedness

and recovery for hazard

events; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to

take to reduce

vulnerability; Preserve

environmental

resources; improve

water quality; improve

air quality

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 344

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Support the Community Wildfire

Protection Plan by increasing

awareness of the public through

educational events provided by

Project Impact with the purpose of

improving the protection of all

structures.

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

committee

members

General

Fund

Minimize future wildfire

damage; protect the

lives of our citizens from

natural and man-made

hazards; educating

citizens regarding steps

to take to reduce

vulnerabilities; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; reduce

vulnerability of our

infrastructure to natural

and man-made hazards

GIS

Continue inter-departmental efforts

to share geographic digital

information and property specific

construction-related information

GIS

Building

Inspection

Services

Planning

Emergency

Services

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; establishing

cooperative

relationships between

the public, private, and

non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness

and recovery for hazard

events

Additional Recommended Projects may be added to this project list as the Project Impact/Disaster Resistant Communities committees

consider other projects and recommend these projects for implementation

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 345

STATUS REPORT FOR TOWN OF HOLLYWOOD, SC

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in Town of Hollywood

for hazard mitigation during 2014-2015 and their status through April 2015

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is Natural and Beneficial

Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is Structural Projects Activities, and “PI” is Public

Information Activities, “GIS” is Geographic Information Systems Activities.)

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue enforcement of the

International series Building-related

and Fire codes and the floodplain

management regulations (including

the one foot freeboard, cumulative

substantial improvement clause,

and/or other provisions deemed

necessary to enhance Community

Rating System credits) to maintain

participation in the National Flood

Insurance Program and the

Community Rating System.

Building

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; minimize

future earthquake

damage;

minimize future

hurricane damage;

protect the lives of our

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards

On-going/

County

Support the Community Wildfire

Protection Plan by increasing

awareness of the public through

educational events provided by

Project Impact with the purpose of

improving the protection of all

structures.

Building

Services/

Project Impact

partners

General

Fund

Minimize future wildfire

damage; protect the

lives of our citizens from

natural and man-made

hazards; educating

citizens regarding steps

to take to reduce

vulnerabilities; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; reduce

vulnerability of our

infrastructure to natural

and man-made hazards

On-going/

County

Continue enforcement of zoning

regulations, including the low density

zoning provisions of the Zoning and

Land Development Regulations.

Planning General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; preserve

environmental

resources; promote

long-term economic

prosperity; preserve

open space; encourage

recreational activities;

minimize future

hurricane damage;

minimize future

earthquake damage;

protecting the lives of

our citizens from natural

and man-made hazards

On-going/

Town

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 346

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Conduct or co-sponsor training

workshops regarding the

International Building-related, flood,

and Fire Prevention Codes and

Regulations, and on sustainable

construction / landscaping practices,

if there is interest in these workshops

Building

Services

General

Fund/self-

supportin

g through

workshop

revenues

Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability

to natural hazards and

steps to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future

earthquake damage;

improve hazard

resistance of

infrastructure; minimize

hurricane damage;

preserve environmental

resources

On-going/

County

Continue providing information to

citizens regarding propane tank

anchoring

Building

Services

General

Fund

Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability

to natural hazards and

steps to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future

hurricane damages;

preserve environmental

resources

On-going/

County

Continue enforcing regulations

requiring new manufactured homes

brought into The Town of Hollywood

to be constructed to wind zone 2

requirements as required per State

law.

Building

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future

hurricane damages;

protecting lives of

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards

On-going/

Town

Continue prohibiting new

manufactured homes to be installed

in “V” flood zones and requiring

manufactured homes installed in “A”

flood zones to be on permanent

foundations.

Building

Services

General

Fundb

Minimize future flood

damage; minimize

future earthquake

damage; minimize

future hurricane

damage; protecting lives

of citizens from natural

and man-made hazards.

On-going/

Town/County

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 347

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Promote the use of voluntary

standards for single family residences

to exceed minimal building code

requirements for wind and seismic

design.

Building

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; minimize

future earthquake

damage; minimize

future hurricane

damage; preserve

environmental

resources; educating

citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards

and steps to reduce

vulnerability

On-going/

Town/ County

Promote standards for existing homes

to be retrofitted to that exceed

minimal codes.

Building

Services

General

Fund

Reduce existing flood

damage; preserve

environmental

resources; minimize

future hurricane

damages; minimize

future earthquake

damages; educating

citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards

and steps to reduce

vulnerability

On-going/

County/

Town

Continue providing information to

citizens regarding hazard safe interior

rooms

Building

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future

tornado-related loss of

life; Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability

to hazards and steps

which may reduce

vulnerability

On-going/

County

Continue demolishing structures

posing a threat to public safety,

considering location within the special

flood hazard area as a prioritization

factor.

Building

Services

Grant

Funding

Reduce existing flood

damages; promote long-

term economic

prosperity; encourage

recreational activities;

minimize future

hurricane damage;

minimize future flood

damage; reducing

vulnerability of

infrastructure to hazards

On-going/

County/

Town

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 348

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue distributing a brochure on

protecting boats from damages

during hurricanes to interested

citizens through expos, offices,

marinas, and boat dealers.

Building

Services

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens

regarding steps to take

to reduce hazard

vulnerability; minimize

future hurricane

damage; encourage

recreational activities;

preserve environmental

resources, improve

water quality

On-going/

County

Continue distributing a brochure on

protecting and preserving historic

artifacts to interested citizens through

expos, government offices, etc.

Building

Services

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens

regarding steps to take

to reduce hazard

vulnerability; preserve

historic building

inventory; minimize

future flood damage

On-going

Seek funding for retrofitting critical

facilities or infrastructure to

enhanced hazard resistance.

Building

Services

Grant

Funding

Reduce vulnerability of

infrastructure to natural

and man-made hazards;

minimize future

hurricane damage;

minimize future

earthquake damage;

reduce existing flood

damage; preserve

historic building

inventory; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

On-going

PP Energy conservation retrofitting of

Town-owned facilities as resources

are available.

Facilities

Management

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Improve air quality

On-going

Continue enforcement of the tree

protection/landscaping ordinance

Planning General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote

long-term economic

prosperity; encourage

recreational activities;

improve water quality;

improve air quality

On-going/

Town

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 349

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue maintaining permanent

open space as parks.

Planning General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote

long-term economic

prosperity; encourage

recreational activities;

minimize future flood

damages

On-going

Continue to distribute literature on

riparian buffer zones and hazard

resistant landscaping to citizens

through government offices and at

expos.

Building

Services

Partner

donations

/ Grant

Funding

Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability

to hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability;

minimize future flood

damage; preserve

environmental

resources; improve

water quality; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; preserve

open space; encourage

recreational activities;

minimize future

hurricane damage;

improve water quality;

improve air quality

On-going

NB Develop and implement projects to

reduce air and water pollution in The

Town of Hollywood under the Project

Impact Partnership. Promote

conservation of energy resources.

Building

Services/

Project Impact

partners

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; improve

water quality; improve

air quality

On-going

NB Encourage cooperation between

town and county departments, as

well as other government entities,

interested businesses, and citizens

regarding recommended sustainable

practices to protect environmental

quality

Building

Services/

Project Impact

committee

members/

other County

Departments

as applicable

Grant

Funding/

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; improve

water quality; improve

air quality; promote long

term economic

prosperity

On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 350

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue hazardous material training Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

Enterpris

e Fund

Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

hazardous materials

incidents; preserve

environmental

resources; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; assessing

vulnerability to man-

made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to

enhance response for

hazard events.

On-going

Continue Terrorist Response Training Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

General

Fund

Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity

incidents; preserve

environmental

resources; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; assessing

vulnerability to man-

made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to

enhance response for

hazard events; promote

long-term economic

prosperity.

On-going

Continue to require improved

construction practices for new Town-

owned critical facilities that are

sensitive to flood zone (e.g. avoiding

“A” and “V” flood zones where

feasible) and seismic considerations.

Capital

Projects

General

Fund

Bond

Funding

Protecting lives of

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards;

reducing vulnerability of

infrastructure and built-

environment to hazards;

minimize future flood

damage; minimize

future earthquake

damage; minimize

future hurricane damage

On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 351

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue coordinating the Anti-

Terrorism Task Force (COBRA) of

specially trained police, fire and EMS

personnel to respond to terrorist acts.

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

Grant

Funding

Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity

incidents; preserve

environmental

resources; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; assessing

vulnerability to man-

made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to

enhance response for

hazard events; promote

long-term economic

prosperity.

On-going

Coordinate with the Community

Emergency Response Training (CERT)

program.

Emergency

Preparedness

Grant

Funding

Protecting lives of

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards,

establishing cooperative

relationships between

the public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness

and recovery for hazard

events; educating

citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards

and steps to reduce that

vulnerability; minimize

future terrorist activity

incidents

On-going

Maintain a web-based Emergency

Operations Center capability.

Emergency

Preparedness

General

Fund

Protecting lives of

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards,

establishing cooperative

relationships between

the public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness

and recovery for hazard

events; preserve

environmental

resources; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 352

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue to provide design,

permitting, and construction services

for the drainage improvement

projects defined in Attachment VI-C

Public Works

Assistant

Administrator

for

Transportation

& Public Works

Grant

Funding

General

Fund

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

improve water quality;

improve hazard

resistance of

infrastructure; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

On-going

Continue the road repair/construction

program, considering needs during

evacuation and soil liquefaction

potential in prioritization decisions

Public Works

Assistant

Administrator

for

Transportation

& Public

Works)

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Enterpris

e Funding

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future

earthquake losses;

improve hazard

resistance of

infrastructure; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

On-going

Design/elevate roadways being

constructed or reworked through the

½ cent sales tax program to minimize

flooding potential to the extent

feasible. Identify those roads

susceptible to flooding.

Assistant

Administrator

for

Transportation

& Public

Works)

Special

Revenue

Funding

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future

earthquake losses;

improve hazard

resistance of

infrastructure; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

On-going/

County

Continue to distribute a generator

safety brochure to interested

generator retail outlets, utility

companies and the general public

Building

Services

Partner

donations

/ General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards;

educating citizens

regarding vulnerability

to natural hazards and

steps to reduce

vulnerability; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; minimize

future hurricane-related

losses

On/going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 353

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Provide hazard related information to

all residents of The Town of

Hollywood through the AT&T

telephone book

Building

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future

hurricane damage;

educating citizens

regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to

take to reduce

vulnerability; improve

water quality

On-going

Continue providing hazard-related

literature/information to citizens

Planning General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to

take to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future

tornado-related loss of

life; minimize future

hurricane damage;

minimize future terrorist

activity incidents

On-going/

County-Town

Mail an outreach project to floodplain

residents to those property owners

whose property is located in the

special flood hazard area.

Building

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to

take to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future

hurricane damage;

improve water quality

On-going/

Town-County

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 354

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

PI Continue programs aimed towards

providing resources to local schools to

enhance their ability to educate

students regarding hazard events and

hazard event preparation. Provide

educational programs at schools on

hazards or environmental quality as

opportunities arise.

Building

Services/

Project Impact

partners

Grant

Funding/

Project

Impact

resources

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to

take to reduce

vulnerability;

establishing cooperative

relationships between

the public, private, and

non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness

and recovery for hazard

events; reducing future

flood damage, reducing

vulnerability of

infrastructure and built

environment to natural

and man-made hazards;

improve water quality;

improve air quality

On-going/

County

Continue participating in hazard-

related/product or environmental

protection-related expos or public

events

Building

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to

take to reduce

vulnerability;

establishing cooperative

relationships between

the public, private, and

non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness

and recovery for hazard

events; improve water

quality; improve air

quality

On-going/

County

PI Continue educational efforts and

initiatives promoting energy

conservation. Promote LEED

construction practices.

Building

Services

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens

regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to

take to reduce

vulnerability; improve

air quality; preserve

environmental resources

On-going/

County

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 355

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

PI Promote environmental pollution

reduction strategies through Public

Service Announcements; pilot

projects; and meetings with

government, neighborhood, civic, and

professional groups as staff resources

permit.

Building

Services

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens

regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to

take to reduce

vulnerability; Preserve

environmental

resources; improve

water quality; improve

air quality

On-going/

County

Continue participating in the Project

Impact Outreach Project Strategy for

the Community Rating System.

Participate in the Program for Public

Information (PPI) see Section VI – D

for details.

Building

Services/

Project Impact

committee

members

General

Fund

Establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to

enhance preparedness

and recovery for hazard

events; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to

take to reduce

vulnerability;

In transition to

Program for

Public

Information

On going

PI Maintain a Facebook page for Project

Impact.

Building

Services/

Project Impact

committee

members

General

Fund

Establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to

enhance preparedness

and recovery for hazard

events; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to

take to reduce

vulnerability; Preserve

environmental

resources; improve

water quality; improve

air quality

On-going/

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 356

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Support the Community Wildfire

Protection Plan by increasing

awareness of the public through

educational events provided by

Project Impact with the purpose of

improving the protection of all

structures.

Building

Services/

Project Impact

committee

members

General

Fund

Minimize future wildfire

damage; protect the

lives of our citizens from

natural and man-made

hazards; educating

citizens regarding steps

to take to reduce

vulnerabilities; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; reduce

vulnerability of our

infrastructure to natural

and man-made hazards

On-going/

County

GIS

Continue inter-departmental efforts

to share geographic digital

information and property specific

construction-related information

GIS

Building

Services

Planning

Emergency

Services

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; establishing

cooperative

relationships between

the public, private, and

non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness

and recovery for hazard

events

On-going/

Town/

County

Additional Recommended Projects may be added to this project list as the Project Impact/Disaster Resistant Communities committees

consider other projects and recommend these projects for implementation

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 357

7.6 – City of Isle of Palms

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 358

ACTION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF ISLE OF PALMS, SC

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in the City of Isle of

Palms for hazard mitigation during 2015-2016 (Abbreviations for Type are as follows: PA is Preventive Activities, PP is Property Protection Activities, NB is Natural and

Beneficial Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, ES is Emergency Services Activities, SP is Structural Projects

Activities, and PI is Public Information Activities.)

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Priority

PA Recommend adoption of voluntary standards for single family residences and commercial structures to exceed minimal building code requirements for wind and seismic design

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

PA Continue enforcement of Building-related, flood and Fire Prevention Codes and Regulations

Building Inspection Services/Fire Departments

General Fund

PA Continue to provide coordination of NPDES storm water management regulations

Public Works Department

General Fund

PA Continue enforcement of zoning regulations Planning Department

General Fund

PP Continue efforts to monitor the shoreline to preserve a healthy beach with adequate dune fields and vegetation to mitigate storm damage.

General Government

Tourism Funds

Grant Funding

PP Provide information to citizens regarding benefits of hazard mitigation measures

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

PP Seek funding for retrofitting, demolishing or relocating repetitively flooded properties

General Government

Grant Funding

NB Continue enforcement of the tree protection/landscaping ordinance

Code Enforcement General Fund

NB Continue the elevation reference marks inspection program

Public Works Department

General Fund

ES Continue hazardous material training All departments, as appropriate with Fire Department maintaining safety Audit records.

General Fund

ES Continue Terrorist Response Training with a goal of having 100% of the officers having completed this training.

Police Department General Fund

ES Continue Training in the National Incident Management System “NIMS” program

All City Departments

General Fund

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 359

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Priority

ES Continue coordinating Emergency Operations Center activities in the event of a hazard event by participating in drills and offering and encourage disaster preparedness among citizens.

General Government/ Fire and Police Departments, Charleston County Emergency Preparedness, Charleston County Consolidated

General Fund

ES Continue responding to hazard emergencies General Government,

Police/Fire Departments

General Fund

ES Recommend construction practices for new City-owned critical facilities which are sensitive to flood zone (e.g., avoiding “V” flood zones where feasible) and seismic considerations (e.g., avoiding areas subject to liquefaction where feasible)

Continue to endeavor to construct wind resistant and flood resistant city facilities when replacing older assets.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Bond Funding, if needed.

SP Continue the drainage maintenance, periodic dredging and canal cleaning program

Public Works

Department

General Fund

PP & NB

Continuing beach monitoring to ensure the preservation of dunes and vegetation sufficient to offer storm protection

Provide critical facilities data, repetitive loss property information, flood data, street data, and parcel data into a GIS systems

General Government

Planning Department

Tourism Funds

General Fund

Grant Funding

1 2

SP Continue utility right-of-way coordination and permitting, considering emergency vehicle access and flood zone related issues in permitting decisions

Building Inspection Services, Fire, Public Works Departments

General Fund

Seek funding for the Island-wide drainage projects to include pursuit of available funds from County Transportation Committee and the Transportation Sales Tax .

Public Works Department

Grant Funding

Capital projects

fund

Arrange for community meetings to educate citizens related to changes in the flood insurance rates.

General Government

Planning Department

General Fund

PI Mail hazard related information to all residents of the Isle of Palms in a bi-annual mailing

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

PI Continue providing hazard-related literature/ information to citizens at City offices and posting flags and warnings when potential hazards are threatening or exists.

General Government

General Fund

PI Sponsor Hazard Awareness Events and provide website General General 2

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 360

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Priority

links to Charleston County and Project Impact resources. Government Fund

PI Continue mailing an outreach project to floodplain residents

Building Inspection Services/ Planning Department

General Fund

PI Continue providing speakers to civic groups regarding hazard-related activities

General Government

General Fund

PI Continue education regarding septic tanks, drainage ditches and pervious verses impervious surfaces as they relate to adequate areas for storm water runoff.

General Government Public Works Department

Building Dept.

General Fund

Grant Funding

PI Post-hazard awareness information on City of Isle of Palms and Isle of Palms Marina websites. Communicate information via the City’s social media and message boards. Provide disaster information at Police Department “Meet and Greet” neighborhood meetings

General Government/ Recreation Department/

Police Department

General Fund

Accomm odations Tax Fund

PI Continue participating in hazard-prevention / product expos.

Fire/Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Continue to work with other East Cooper municipalities to coordinate pandemic or other hazard response planning efforts.

General Government/ Fire Department

General Fund

PI Continue participating in the Project Impact Program for Public Information (PPI) to achieve maximum public outreach.

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members

General Fund

ES Continue Way Finding Initiative to enable citizens to know most efficient routes to and from destinations thus reducing traffic congestion and enabling better response by emergency vehicles

General

Government

Tourism Funds

NB Continue efforts to identify and acquire property to preserve as green space

General

Government

Grant

Funds

PA Consider adding to the fund balance of the Disaster Recovery Fund to continually increase available fiscal resources to react/ recover in the wake of a disaster

City Council

& General

Government

General

Fund

PA Continue to work with power utility to make improvements that are more disaster resistant and redundant

General Government

Non Standard service clause of franchise agreement

General

Fund

PA Review City insurance annually to determine adequate coverage of all assets and update documentation (video) of assets

All City

Departments

General

Fund

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 361

STATUS REPORT FOR THE CITY OF ISLE OF PALMS, SC

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in the City of Isle of

Palms for hazard mitigation during 2014-2015 and their status through April 2015

(Abbreviations for Type are as follows: PA is Preventive Activities, PP is Property Protection Activities, NB is Natural and

Beneficial Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, ES is Emergency Services Activities, SP is Structural Projects

Activities, and PI is Public Information Activities.)

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Priority Status

PA Recommend adoption of voluntary standards for single family residences and commercial structures to exceed minimal building code requirements for wind and seismic design

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

2 On- going

PA Continue enforcement of Building-related, flood and Fire Prevention Codes and Regulations

Building Inspection Services/Fire Departments

General Fund

1 On- going

PA Continue to provide coordination of NPDES storm water management regulations

Public Works Department

General Fund

1 On- going

PA Continue enforcement of zoning regulations Planning Department

General Fund

1 On- going

PP Continue efforts to monitor the shoreline to preserve a healthy beach with adequate dune fields and vegetation to mitigate storm damage.

General Government

Tourism Funds

Grant Funding

1 On- going

PP Provide information to citizens regarding benefits of hazard mitigation measures

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

2 On- going

PP Seek funding for retrofitting, demolishing or relocating repetitively flooded properties

General Government

Grant Funding

3 On- going

NB Continue enforcement of the tree protection/landscaping ordinance

Code Enforcement General Fund

2 On- going

NB Continue the elevation reference marks inspection program

Public Works Department

General Fund

1 On- going

ES Continue hazardous material training All departments, as appropriate with Fire Department maintaining safety Audit records.

General Fund

On- going

ES Continue Terrorist Response Training with a goal of having 100% of the officers having completed this training.

Police Department General Fund

1 On- going

ES Continue coordinating Emergency Operations Center activities in the event of a hazard event by participating in drills and offering and encourage disaster preparedness among citizens.

General Government/ Fire and Police Departments, Charleston County Emergency Preparedness, Charleston County Consolidated

General Fund

1 On- going

ES Continue responding to hazard emergencies General General 1 On-

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 362

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Priority Status

Government,

Police/Fire Departments

Fund going

Continue to endeavor to construct wind resistant and flood resistant city facilities when replacing older assets.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Bond Funding, if needed.

1 On- going

SP Continue the drainage maintenance, periodic dredging and canal cleaning program

Public Works

Department

General Fund

1 On- going

PP & NB

Continuing beach monitoring to ensure the preservation of dunes and vegetation sufficient to offer storm protection

Provide critical facilities data, repetitive loss property information, flood data, street data, and parcel data into a GIS systems

General Government

Planning Department

Tourism Funds

General Fund

Grant Funding

1 2

On- going

SP Continue utility right-of-way coordination and permitting, considering emergency vehicle access and flood zone related issues in permitting decisions

Building Inspection Services, Fire, Public Works Departments

General Fund

1 On- going

Seek funding for the Island-wide drainage projects to include pursuit of available funds from County Transportation Committee and the Transportation Sales Tax .

Public Works Department

Grant Funding

Capital projects

fund

1 On- going

Arrange for community meetings to educate citizens related to changes in the flood insurance rates.

General Government

Planning Department

General Fund

2 On- going

PI Mail hazard related information to all residents of the Isle of Palms in a bi-annual mailing

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

1 On- going

PI Continue providing hazard-related literature/ information to citizens at City offices and posting flags and warnings when potential hazards are threatening or exists.

General Government

General Fund

2 On- going

PI Sponsor Hazard Awareness Events and provide website links to Charleston County and Project Impact resources.

General Government

General Fund

2 On- going

PI Continue mailing an outreach project to floodplain residents

Building Inspection Services/ Planning Department

General Fund

1 On- going

PI Continue providing speakers to civic groups regarding hazard-related activities

General Government

General Fund

1 On- going

PI Continue education regarding septic tanks, drainage ditches and pervious verses impervious surfaces as they relate to adequate areas for storm water runoff.

General Government Public Works

General Fund

Grant

2 On- going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 363

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Priority Status

Department

Building Inspection Services Dept.

Funding

General Government/ Recreation Department/

Police Department

General Fund

Accomm odations Tax Fund

2 On- going

PI Continue participating in hazard-prevention / product expos.

Fire/Building Inspection Services

General Fund

2 On- going

Continue to work with other East Cooper municipalities to coordinate pandemic or other hazard response planning efforts.

General Government/ Fire Department

General Fund

2 On- going

ES Continue Way Finding Initiative to enable citizens to know most efficient routes to and from destinations thus reducing traffic congestion and enabling better response by emergency vehicles

General

Government

Tourism Funds

2 On- going

NB Continue efforts to identify and acquire property to preserve as green space

General

Government

Grant

Funds

3 On- going

PA Consider adding to the fund balance of the Disaster Recovery Fund to continually increase available fiscal resources to react/ recover in the wake of a disaster

City Council

& General

Government

General

Fund

1 On- going

PA Continue to work with power utility to make improvements that are more disaster resistant and redundant

General Government

Non Standard service clause of franchise agreement

General

Fund

2 On- going

PA Review City insurance annually to determine adequate coverage of all assets and update documentation (video) of assets

All City

Departments

General

Fund

1 On- going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 364

7.7 – Town of James Island

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 365

ACTION PLAN FOR JAMES ISLAND

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in James Island for

hazard mitigation during 2015-2016

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is Natural and Beneficial

Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is Structural Projects Activities, and “PI” is Public

Information Activities, “GIS” is Geographic Information Systems Activities.)

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue enforcement of the International

series Building-related and Fire codes and

the floodplain management regulations

(including the one foot freeboard,

cumulative substantial improvement clause,

and/or other provisions deemed necessary

to enhance Community Rating System

credits) to maintain participation in the

National Flood Insurance Program and the

Community Rating System.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; protect the lives of

our citizens from natural

and man-made hazards

Support the Community Wildfire

Protection Plan by increasing awareness of

the public through educational events

provided by Project Impact with the

purpose of improving the protection of all

structures.

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

partners

General

Fund

Minimize future wildfire

damage; protect the lives of

our citizens from natural

and man-made hazards;

educating citizens regarding

steps to take to reduce

vulnerabilities; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; reduce

vulnerability of our

infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards

Continue to provide coordination of County

stormwater management through

development and implementation of a

comprehensive program. Enhance efforts

at improving water quality through

environmental educational activities.

Planning

Public Works

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Enterprise

Fund

Grant

Funding

Improve water quality;

minimize future flood

damage; reduce existing

flood damage; educating

citizens regarding steps to

take to reduce

vulnerabilities; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; reduce

vulnerability of our

infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards

Continue implementing the stormwater

master plan for Charleston County and the

applicable regulations.

Public Works

Building

Inspection

Services

Planning

Enterprise

Fund

Grant

Funding

Minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

hurricane damage; protect

the lives of our citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 366

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue enforcement of zoning

regulations, including the low density

zoning provisions of the Zoning and Land

Development Regulations.

Planning

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; preserve

environmental resources;

promote long-term

economic prosperity;

preserve open space;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

hurricane damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; protecting the

lives of our citizens from

natural and man-made

hazards

Conduct or co-sponsor training workshops

regarding the International Building-

related, flood, and Fire Prevention Codes

and Regulations, and on sustainable

construction / landscaping practices, if

there is interest in these workshops

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund/self-

supporting

through

workshop

revenues

Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

natural hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability;

minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; minimize

hurricane damage; preserve

environmental resources

Continue providing information to citizens

regarding propane tank anchoring

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund/

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

natural hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability;

minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damages; preserve

environmental resources

Continue enforcing regulations requiring

new manufactured homes brought into

Charleston County to be constructed to

wind zone 2 requirements as required per

State law.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future hurricane

damages; protecting lives

of citizens from natural and

man-made hazards

Continue prohibiting new manufactured

homes to be installed in “V” flood zones

and requiring manufactured homes installed

in “A” flood zones to be on permanent

foundations.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; protecting lives of

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards.

Continue providing information to citizens

regarding hazard safe interior rooms

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future tornado-

related loss of life;

Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

hazards and steps which

may reduce vulnerability

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 367

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue demolishing structures posing a

threat to public safety, considering location

within the special flood hazard area as a

prioritization factor.

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Reduce existing flood

damages; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

hurricane damage;

minimize future flood

damage; reducing

vulnerability of

infrastructure to hazards

Seek funding for retrofitting, demolishing,

or relocating repetitively flooded

properties, if suitable candidates should be

identified. Utilize Charleston County

Repetitive Loss Area Analysis for

identifying suitable candidates.

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Reduce existing flood

damage; minimize future

flood damage; preserve

historic building inventory;

reducing vulnerability of

built-environment to

hazards

Continue distributing a brochure on

protecting boats from damages during

hurricanes to interested citizens through

expos, offices, marinas, and boat dealers.

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens

regarding steps to take to

reduce hazard vulnerability;

minimize future hurricane

damage; encourage

recreational activities;

preserve environmental

resources, improve water

quality

Continue distributing a brochure on

protecting and preserving historic artifacts

to interested citizens through expos,

government offices, etc.

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens

regarding steps to take to

reduce hazard vulnerability;

preserve historic building

inventory; minimize future

flood damage

Seek funding for retrofitting critical

facilities or infrastructure to enhanced

hazard resistance in accordance with the

County of Charleston Facilities Master Plan

Update “Building Utilization and Needs

Survey” (2003) or other applicable plans, if

funding sources become available.

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Reduce vulnerability of

infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards;

minimize future hurricane

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage; reduce

existing flood damage;

preserve historic building

inventory; promote long-

term economic prosperity

Continue energy conservation retrofitting

of County-owned facilities as resources are

available.

Facilities

Management

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Improve air quality

Continue enforcement of the tree

protection/landscaping ordinance

Planning

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities; improve water

quality; improve air quality

Continue maintaining permanent open

space as parks.

Parks and

Recreation

Commission

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

flood damages

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 368

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue encouraging the Greenbelt

Advisory Board to acquire greenspace in

the special flood hazard area, to the extent

feasible.

Building

Inspection

Services

Parks and

Recreation

Commission

Special

Revenue

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

flood damages; improve

water quality; improve air

quality

Continue participating in “Build-A-Dune”

projects as funding permits, and assist other

jurisdictions in participating in this

initiative upon request

Building

Inspection

Services,

Public Works

Grant

Funding

Minimize future flood

damage; reduce existing

flood damage; preserve

environmental resources;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; minimize

future hurricane damage;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazard and

steps to reduce

vulnerability; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness for

hazard events

Continue to distribute literature on riparian

buffer zones and hazard resistant

landscaping to citizens through government

offices and at expos.

Building

Inspection

Services

Partner

donations/

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

preserve environmental

resources; improve water

quality; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

preserve open space;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

hurricane damage; improve

water quality; improve air

quality

Continue working with scouts on the

Project Impact scout patch program

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

partners

Grant

Funding/

General

Fund

Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

hazards and steps to take to

reduce that vulnerability;

establishing cooperative

relationships between the

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

preparedness for hazard

events; reducing

vulnerability to

infrastructure and built-

environment to hazard

Develop and implement projects to reduce

air and water pollution in Charleston

County under the Project Impact

partnership. Promote conservation of

energy resources.

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

partners

Grant

Funding

Preserve environmental

resources; improve water

quality; improve air quality

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 369

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Encourage cooperation between county

departments, other government entities,

interested businesses, and citizens

regarding recommended sustainable

practices to protect environmental quality

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

committee

members/ other

County

Departments as

applicable

Grant

Funding/

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; improve water

quality; improve air quality;

promote long term

economic prosperity

Continue hazardous material training

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

Enterprise

Fund

Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

hazardous materials

incidents; preserve

environmental resources;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; assessing

vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance response for

hazard events.

Continue Terrorist Response Training

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

General

Fund

Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents;

preserve environmental

resources; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to

man-made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events;

promote long-term

economic prosperity.

Continue coordinating Emergency

Operations Center activities related to a

hazard event, including holding drills for

EOC personnel.

Emergency

Preparedness

General

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance response for

hazard events; educating

citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and

steps to reduce

vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources;

promote long-term

economic prosperity

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 370

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue responding to hazard emergencies

EMS, Fire

Departments,

Sheriff

Department,

Haz. Mat.

Coordinator,

Emergency

Preparedness,

General

Fund

Enterprise

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance response for

hazard events; educating

citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and

steps to reduce

vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources;

preserve historic building

inventory; promote long-

term economic prosperity

Continue to require improved construction

practices for new County-owned critical

facilities that are sensitive to flood zone

(e.g. avoiding “A” and “V” flood zones

where feasible) and seismic considerations.

Capital Projects

General

Fund

Bond

Funding

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; reducing

vulnerability of

infrastructure and built-

environment to hazards;

minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage

Continue working to attain resources and to

provide training for maritime fire fighting

through the Maritime Incident

Response Team (MIRT).

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

Grant

Funding

Protecting the lives of

citizens from man-made

hazards; Establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private,

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

response for hazard events;

Minimize future hazardous

materials incidents;

minimize future terrorist

activity incidents; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

Maintain the National Weather Service

“StormReady” and “TsunamiReady”

Community designations.

Emergency

Preparedness

General

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural hazards;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future tornado-related loss

of life; minimize future

flood damage; reduce

existing flood damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; reduce existing

flood damage

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 371

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue coordinating the Anti- Terrorism

Task Force (COBRA) of specially trained

police, fire and EMS personnel to respond

to terrorist acts.

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

Grant

Funding

Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents;

preserve environmental

resources; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to

man-made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events;

promote long-term

economic prosperity.

Continue sponsoring the Community

Emergency Response Training (CERT)

program.

Emergency

Preparedness

Grant

Funding

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards, establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and

steps to reduce that

vulnerability; minimize

future terrorist activity

incidents

Maintain a web-based Emergency

Operations Center capability.

Emergency

Preparedness

General

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards, establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events;

preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity

Continue the drainage maintenance and

canal cleaning program

Public Works

General

Fund

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

improve water quality;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

Continue utility right of way permitting,

considering emergency vehicle access and

flood zone related issues in permitting

decisions

Public Works

General

Fund

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 372

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue the elevation reference mark

inspection program

Public Works

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; Establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness for

hazards

Continue to provide design, permitting, and

construction services for the drainage

improvement projects defined in

Attachment VI-C

Public Works

Assistant

Administrator

for

Transportation

& Public

Works

(Transportation

Sales Tax)

Grant

Funding

General

Fund

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

improve water quality;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

Continue the road repair/construction

program, considering needs during

evacuation and soil liquefaction potential in

prioritization decisions

Specifically the Harbor View Road Bridge

and causeway at James Island Creek.

Public Works

Assistant

Administrator

for

Transportation

& Public

Works

(Transportation

Sales Tax)

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Enterprise

Funding

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

losses; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

promote long-term

economic prosperity

Design/elevate roadways being constructed

or reworked through the ½ cent sales tax

program to minimize flooding potential to

the extent feasible. Identify those roads

susceptible to flooding.

Assistant

Administrator

for

Transportation

& Public

Works

(Transportation

Sales Tax)

Special

Revenue

Funding

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

losses; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

promote long-term

economic prosperity

Continue to distribute a generator safety

brochure to interested generator retail

outlets, utility companies and the general

public

Building

Inspection

Services

Partner

donations/

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; minimize

future hurricane-related

losses

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 373

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue to provide information about the

USGS stream gauge program to the public

Building

Inspection

Services

Partner

donations/

Grant

funding

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; minimize future

flood damage; establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

response for hazard events

Provide hazard related information to all

residents of Charleston County through the

AT&T telephone book

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; improve

water quality

Continue providing hazard-related

literature/information to citizens at County

offices

Planning

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; minimize future

tornado-related loss of life;

minimize future hurricane

damage; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents

Mail an outreach project to floodplain

residents to those property owners whose

property is located in the special flood

hazard area.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; improve water

quality

Continue providing speakers to civic

groups regarding hazard related activities

and environmental quality topics. Update

the Speaker’s Bureau list as needed.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; improve

water quality; improve air

quality

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 374

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue programs aimed towards

providing resources to local schools to

enhance their ability to educate students

regarding hazard events and hazard event

preparation. Provide educational programs

at schools on hazards or environmental

quality as opportunities arise.

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

partners

Grant

Funding/

Project

Impact

resources

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private,

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events;

reducing future flood

damage, reducing

vulnerability of

infrastructure and built

environment to natural and

man-made hazards;

improve water quality;

improve air quality

Continue participating in hazard-

related/product or environmental

protection-related expos or public events

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private,

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events;

improve water quality;

improve air quality

Maintain the flood zone frequently asked

questions page on the Charleston County

web site to provide information on

protecting against flood hazards to the

public.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability

Maintain the Project Impact internet page

on the Charleston County web site to relay

information on Project Impact events and

methods to reduce hazard-related losses to

the public.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

preparedness and recovery

for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

their vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability

Maintain a web page with information on

environmental resource protection /air and

water quality pollution-reduction strategies

Promote carpooling, public transportation

and bicycle paths.

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

educating citizens regarding

their vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability;

Preserve environmental

resources; improve water

quality; improve air quality

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 375

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue educational efforts and initiatives

promoting energy conservation. Promote

LEED construction practices.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

educating citizens regarding

their vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability;

improve air quality;

preserve environmental

resources

Continue participating in the Project Impact

Program for Public Information (PPI) to

achieve maximum public outreach.

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

committee

members

General

Fund

Establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

preparedness and recovery

for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

their vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability;

Maintain the Facebook pages for Project

Impact

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

committee

members

Establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

preparedness and recovery

for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

their vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability;

Preserve environmental

resources; improve water

quality; improve air quality

Support the Community Wildfire

Protection Plan by increasing awareness of

the public through educational events

provided by Project Impact with the

purpose of improving the protection of all

structures.

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

committee

members

General

Fund

Minimize future wildfire

damage; protect the lives of

our citizens from natural

and man-made hazards;

educating citizens regarding

steps to take to reduce

vulnerabilities; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; reduce

vulnerability of our

infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards

GIS

Continue inter-departmental efforts to share

geographic digital information and property

specific construction-related information

GIS

Building

Inspection

Services

Planning

Emergency

Services

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private,

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events

Additional Recommended Projects may be added to this project list as the Project Impact/Disaster Resistant Communities committees

consider other projects and recommend these projects for implementation.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 376

STATUS REPORT FOR JAMES ISLAND

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in James Island for

hazard mitigation during 2014-2015 and their status through April 2015

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is Natural and Beneficial

Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is Structural Projects Activities, and “PI” is Public

Information Activities, “GIS” is Geographic Information Systems Activities.)

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4 lowest)

Status

Continue enforcement of the International

series Building-related and Fire codes and

the floodplain management regulations

(including the one foot freeboard,

cumulative substantial improvement clause,

and/or other provisions deemed necessary

to enhance Community Rating System

credits) to maintain participation in the

National Flood Insurance Program and the

Community Rating System.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; protect the lives of

our citizens from natural

and man-made hazards

ON GOING

Support the Community Wildfire

Protection Plan by increasing awareness of

the public through educational events

provided by Project Impact with the

purpose of improving the protection of all

structures.

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

partners

General

Fund

Minimize future wildfire

damage; protect the lives of

our citizens from natural

and man-made hazards;

educating citizens regarding

steps to take to reduce

vulnerabilities; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; reduce

vulnerability of our

infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards

ON GOING

Continue to provide coordination of County

stormwater management through

development and implementation of a

comprehensive program. Enhance efforts

at improving water quality through

environmental educational activities.

Planning

Public Works

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Enterprise

Fund

Grant

Funding

Improve water quality;

minimize future flood

damage; reduce existing

flood damage; educating

citizens regarding steps to

take to reduce

vulnerabilities; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; reduce

vulnerability of our

infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards

ON GOING

Continue implementing the stormwater

master plan for Charleston County and the

applicable regulations.

Public Works

Building

Inspection

Services

Planning

Enterprise

Fund

Grant

Funding

Minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

hurricane damage; protect

the lives of our citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards

ON GOING

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 377

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue enforcement of zoning

regulations, including the low density

zoning provisions of the Zoning and Land

Development Regulations.

Planning

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; preserve

environmental resources;

promote long-term

economic prosperity;

preserve open space;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

hurricane damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; protecting the

lives of our citizens from

natural and man-made

hazards

ON GOING

Conduct or co-sponsor training workshops

regarding the International Building-

related, flood, and Fire Prevention Codes

and Regulations, and on sustainable

construction / landscaping practices, if

there is interest in these workshops

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund/self-

supporting

through

workshop

revenues

Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

natural hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability;

minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; minimize

hurricane damage; preserve

environmental resources

ON GOING

Continue providing information to citizens

regarding propane tank anchoring

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund/

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

natural hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability;

minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damages; preserve

environmental resources

ON GOING

Continue enforcing regulations requiring

new manufactured homes brought into

Charleston County to be constructed to

wind zone 2 requirements as required per

State law.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future hurricane

damages; protecting lives

of citizens from natural and

man-made hazards

ON GOING

Continue prohibiting new manufactured

homes to be installed in “V” flood zones

and requiring manufactured homes installed

in “A” flood zones to be on permanent

foundations.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; protecting lives of

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards.

ON GOING

Continue providing information to citizens

regarding hazard safe interior rooms

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future tornado-

related loss of life;

Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

hazards and steps which

may reduce vulnerability

ON GOING

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 378

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue demolishing structures posing a

threat to public safety, considering location

within the special flood hazard area as a

prioritization factor.

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Reduce existing flood

damages; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

hurricane damage;

minimize future flood

damage; reducing

vulnerability of

infrastructure to hazards

ON GOING

Seek funding for retrofitting, demolishing,

or relocating repetitively flooded

properties, if suitable candidates should be

identified. Utilize Charleston County

Repetitive Loss Area Analysis for

identifying suitable candidates.

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Reduce existing flood

damage; minimize future

flood damage; preserve

historic building inventory;

reducing vulnerability of

built-environment to

hazards

ON GOING

Continue distributing a brochure on

protecting boats from damages during

hurricanes to interested citizens through

expos, offices, marinas, and boat dealers.

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens

regarding steps to take to

reduce hazard vulnerability;

minimize future hurricane

damage; encourage

recreational activities;

preserve environmental

resources, improve water

quality

ON GOING

Continue distributing a brochure on

protecting and preserving historic artifacts

to interested citizens through expos,

government offices, etc.

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens

regarding steps to take to

reduce hazard vulnerability;

preserve historic building

inventory; minimize future

flood damage

ON GOING

Seek funding for retrofitting critical

facilities or infrastructure to enhanced

hazard resistance in accordance with the

County of Charleston Facilities Master Plan

Update “Building Utilization and Needs

Survey” (2003) or other applicable plans, if

funding sources become available.

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Reduce vulnerability of

infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards;

minimize future hurricane

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage; reduce

existing flood damage;

preserve historic building

inventory; promote long-

term economic prosperity

ON GOING

Continue energy conservation retrofitting

of County-owned facilities as resources are

available.

Facilities

Management

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Improve air quality

ON GOING

Continue enforcement of the tree

protection/landscaping ordinance

Planning

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities; improve water

quality; improve air quality

ON GOING

Continue maintaining permanent open

space as parks.

Parks and

Recreation

Commission

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

flood damages

ON GOING

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 379

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue encouraging the Greenbelt

Advisory Board to acquire greenspace in

the special flood hazard area, to the extent

feasible.

Building

Inspection

Services

Parks and

Recreation

Commission

Special

Revenue

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

flood damages; improve

water quality; improve air

quality

ON GOING

Continue participating in “Build-A-Dune”

projects as funding permits, and assist other

jurisdictions in participating in this

initiative upon request

Building

Inspection

Services,

Public Works

Grant

Funding

Minimize future flood

damage; reduce existing

flood damage; preserve

environmental resources;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; minimize

future hurricane damage;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazard and

steps to reduce

vulnerability; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness for

hazard events

ON GOING

Continue to distribute literature on riparian

buffer zones and hazard resistant

landscaping to citizens through government

offices and at expos.

Building

Inspection

Services

Partner

donations/

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

preserve environmental

resources; improve water

quality; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

preserve open space;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

hurricane damage; improve

water quality; improve air

quality

ON GOING

Continue working with scouts on the

Project Impact scout patch program

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

partners

Grant

Funding/

General

Fund

Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

hazards and steps to take to

reduce that vulnerability;

establishing cooperative

relationships between the

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

preparedness for hazard

events; reducing

vulnerability to

infrastructure and built-

environment to hazard

ON GOING

Develop and implement projects to reduce

air and water pollution in Charleston

County under the Project Impact

partnership. Promote conservation of

energy resources.

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

partners

Grant

Funding

Preserve environmental

resources; improve water

quality; improve air quality

ON GOING

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 380

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Encourage cooperation between county

departments, other government entities,

interested businesses, and citizens

regarding recommended sustainable

practices to protect environmental quality

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

committee

members/ other

County

Departments as

applicable

Grant

Funding/

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; improve water

quality; improve air quality;

promote long term

economic prosperity

ON GOING

Continue hazardous material training

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

Enterprise

Fund

Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

hazardous materials

incidents; preserve

environmental resources;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; assessing

vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance response for

hazard events.

ON GOING

Continue Terrorist Response Training

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

General

Fund

Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents;

preserve environmental

resources; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to

man-made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events;

promote long-term

economic prosperity.

ON GOING

Continue coordinating Emergency

Operations Center activities related to a

hazard event, including holding drills for

EOC personnel.

Emergency

Preparedness

General

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance response for

hazard events; educating

citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and

steps to reduce

vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources;

promote long-term

economic prosperity

ON GOING

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 381

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue responding to hazard emergencies

EMS, Fire

Departments,

Sheriff

Department,

Haz. Mat.

Coordinator,

Emergency

Preparedness,

General

Fund

Enterprise

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance response for

hazard events; educating

citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and

steps to reduce

vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources;

preserve historic building

inventory; promote long-

term economic prosperity

ON GOING

Continue to require improved construction

practices for new County-owned critical

facilities that are sensitive to flood zone

(e.g. avoiding “A” and “V” flood zones

where feasible) and seismic considerations.

Capital Projects

General

Fund

Bond

Funding

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; reducing

vulnerability of

infrastructure and built-

environment to hazards;

minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage

ON GOING

Continue working to attain resources and to

provide training for maritime fire fighting

through the Maritime Incident

Response Team (MIRT).

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

Grant

Funding

Protecting the lives of

citizens from man-made

hazards; Establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private,

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

response for hazard events;

Minimize future hazardous

materials incidents;

minimize future terrorist

activity incidents; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

ON GOING

Maintain the National Weather Service

“StormReady” and “TsunamiReady”

Community designations.

Emergency

Preparedness

General

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural hazards;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future tornado-related loss

of life; minimize future

flood damage; reduce

existing flood damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; reduce existing

flood damage

ON GOING

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 382

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue coordinating the Anti- Terrorism

Task Force (COBRA) of specially trained

police, fire and EMS personnel to respond

to terrorist acts.

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

Grant

Funding

Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents;

preserve environmental

resources; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to

man-made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events;

promote long-term

economic prosperity.

ON GOING

Continue sponsoring the Community

Emergency Response Training (CERT)

program.

Emergency

Preparedness

Grant

Funding

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards, establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and

steps to reduce that

vulnerability; minimize

future terrorist activity

incidents

ON GOING

Maintain a web-based Emergency

Operations Center capability.

Emergency

Preparedness

General

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards, establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events;

preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity

ON GOING

Continue the drainage maintenance and

canal cleaning program

Public Works

General

Fund

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

improve water quality;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

ON GOING

Continue utility right of way permitting,

considering emergency vehicle access and

flood zone related issues in permitting

decisions

Public Works

General

Fund

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

ON GOING

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Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue the elevation reference mark

inspection program

Public Works

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; Establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness for

hazards

ON GOING

Continue to provide design, permitting, and

construction services for the drainage

improvement projects defined in

Attachment VI-C

Public Works

Assistant

Administrator

for

Transportation

& Public

Works

(Transportation

Sales Tax)

Grant

Funding

General

Fund

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

improve water quality;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

ON GOING

Continue the road repair/construction

program, considering needs during

evacuation and soil liquefaction potential in

prioritization decisions

Public Works

Assistant

Administrator

for

Transportation

& Public

Works

(Transportation

Sales Tax)

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Enterprise

Funding

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

losses; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

promote long-term

economic prosperity

ON GOING

Design/elevate roadways being constructed

or reworked through the ½ cent sales tax

program to minimize flooding potential to

the extent feasible. Identify those roads

susceptible to flooding.

Assistant

Administrator

for

Transportation

& Public

Works

(Transportation

Sales Tax)

Special

Revenue

Funding

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

losses; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

promote long-term

economic prosperity

ON GOING

Continue to distribute a generator safety

brochure to interested generator retail

outlets, utility companies and the general

public

Building

Inspection

Services

Partner

donations/

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; minimize

future hurricane-related

losses

ON GOING

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Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue to provide information about the

USGS stream gauge program to the public

Building

Inspection

Services

Partner

donations/

Grant

funding

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; minimize future

flood damage; establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

response for hazard events

ON GOING

Provide hazard related information to all

residents of Charleston County through the

AT&T telephone book

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; improve

water quality

ON GOING

Continue providing hazard-related

literature/information to citizens at County

offices

Planning

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; minimize future

tornado-related loss of life;

minimize future hurricane

damage; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents

ON GOING

Mail an outreach project to floodplain

residents to those property owners whose

property is located in the special flood

hazard area.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; improve water

quality

ON GOING

Continue providing speakers to civic

groups regarding hazard related activities

and environmental quality topics. Update

the Speaker’s Bureau list as needed.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; improve

water quality; improve air

quality

ON GOING

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 385

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue programs aimed towards

providing resources to local schools to

enhance their ability to educate students

regarding hazard events and hazard event

preparation. Provide educational programs

at schools on hazards or environmental

quality as opportunities arise.

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

partners

Grant

Funding/

Project

Impact

resources

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private,

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events;

reducing future flood

damage, reducing

vulnerability of

infrastructure and built

environment to natural and

man-made hazards;

improve water quality;

improve air quality

ON GOING

Continue participating in hazard-

related/product or environmental

protection-related expos or public events

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private,

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events;

improve water quality;

improve air quality

ON GOING

Maintain the flood zone frequently asked

questions page on the Charleston County

web site to provide information on

protecting against flood hazards to the

public.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability

ON GOING

Maintain the Project Impact internet page

on the Charleston County web site to relay

information on Project Impact events and

methods to reduce hazard-related losses to

the public.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

preparedness and recovery

for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

their vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability

ON GOING

Maintain a web page with information on

environmental resource protection /air and

water quality pollution-reduction strategies

Promote carpooling, public transportation

and bicycle paths.

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

educating citizens regarding

their vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability;

Preserve environmental

resources; improve water

quality; improve air quality

ON GOING

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 386

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue educational efforts and initiatives

promoting energy conservation. Promote

LEED construction practices.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

educating citizens regarding

their vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability;

improve air quality;

preserve environmental

resources

ON GOING

Continue participating in the Project Impact

Outreach Project Strategy for the

Community Rating System. Participate in

the Program for Public Information (PPI)

see Section VI – D for details.

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

committee

members

General

Fund

Establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

preparedness and recovery

for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

their vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability;

ON GOING

Maintain the Facebook pages for Project

Impact

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

committee

members

Establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

preparedness and recovery

for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

their vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability;

Preserve environmental

resources; improve water

quality; improve air quality

ON GOING

Support the Community Wildfire

Protection Plan by increasing awareness of

the public through educational events

provided by Project Impact with the

purpose of improving the protection of all

structures.

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

committee

members

General

Fund

Minimize future wildfire

damage; protect the lives of

our citizens from natural

and man-made hazards;

educating citizens regarding

steps to take to reduce

vulnerabilities; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; reduce

vulnerability of our

infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards

ON GOING

GIS

Continue inter-departmental efforts to share

geographic digital information and property

specific construction-related information

GIS

Building

Inspection

Services

Planning

Emergency

Services

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private,

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events

ON GOING

Additional Recommended Projects may be added to this project list as the Project Impact/Disaster Resistant Communities committees

consider other projects and recommend these projects for implementation.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 387

7.8 – Town of Kiawah Island

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 388

TOWN OF KIAWAH ISLAND 2015-2016 ACTION PLAN

The Town of Kiawah Island is located approximately 20 miles south of

Charleston. Due to our population and staff size, the Town utilizes Charleston County for planning and zoning services and SAFEbuilt to perform Building Inspection Services, inspections, floodplain management, etc. The Kiawah Island Community Association (KICA) is responsible for the maintenance of Kiawah’s network of private roads, storm water utilities, etc. behind the gate.

The following are proposed projects to be undertaken or continued by the above-mentioned parties in the Town of Kiawah Island for hazard mitigation during 2015-2016:

Type

Activity

Lead Agency

Funding Source

Goal(s) Addressed Priority 1 highest –

4 lowest

Kiawah Island Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future flood, earthquake, and hurricane damage; life protection from all hazards

Continue enforcement of the Stream Dumping Ordinance (Sections 8-108 & 15-213 of Municipal Code) for the Town

Public Works, Town Code Enforcement

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; life protection

Promote use of voluntary standards for single family residences to exceed minimal building code requirements for wind and seismic design

Kiawah Island Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future flood, earthquake, and hurricane damage; preserve environmental resources; educating citizens regarding vulnerability to hazards and steps to reduce vulnerability

Continue enforcement of Building related, flood and Fire Prevention Codes and Regulations

Kiawah Island Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future flood, earthquake, and hurricane damage; life protection from all hazards

Continue enforcement of storm water management regulations

Administration

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; life protection

Continue enforcement of zoning regulations

Charleston County Planning,

Planning Commission

General Fund

Minimize future flood, earthquake, hurricane damage; preserve natural resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; preserve open space; encourage recreational activities; protect lives

Continue to sponsor/support training workshops regarding Building related, flood, and Fire Prevention Codes and Regulations, if there is interest

Kiawah Island Building Inspection Services, Administration

General Fund

Education about vulnerability and steps to reduce; minimize damage from disaster events.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 389

PA Participate in Charleston County Hazard Mitigation Planning activities

Administration General Fund

Education about vulnerability and steps to reduce; minimize damage from disaster events.

Continue providing information for data entry for the County GIS system for hazard-related assessments

Administration

General Fund

Promote use of voluntary standards for single family residences to exceed minimal building code requirements for wind and seismic design

Kiawah Island Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future flood, earthquake, and hurricane damage; preserve environmental resources; educating citizens regarding vulnerability to hazards and steps to reduce vulnerability

Provide information to citizens regarding hazard safe interior rooms

Administration

General Fund

Minimize loss of life due to tornado; educate citizens of vulnerability and mitigation

Continue enforcement of the tree protection & landscaping ordinance (Section 12A-403 of Municipal Code)

Charleston County Planning

General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities

Continue maintaining permanent open space as parks

Charleston County Planning,

Planning Commission

General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future flood damages

Provide information to citizens regarding establishing and maintaining buffer zones at water’s edges

KICA, Administration

General Fund, Grant Funding

NB Work with OCRM to introduce sand fencing in appropriate areas as identified.

Administration

General Fund; Special Revenues

Educating citizens regarding vulnerability to hazards and steps to reduce vulnerability; minimize future flood damage; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; minimize future hurricane damage

NB Continue to monitor the beach and take appropriate actions to address erosion issues as they arise.

Administration

General Fund; Special Revenues

Minimize future flood and hurricane damage; preserve natural resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; preserve open space; encourage recreational activities

Continue coordinating Municipal Emergency Operations Center activities in the event of a hazard event.

Charleston County Emergency Preparedness Administration

General Fund

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 390

Continue responding to hazard emergencies

Administration

County & Local Agencies

General Fund

Continue to support and promote the Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) program, if requested

Administration General Fund

Continue the drainage maintenance and canal cleaning program

KICA

General Fund

Continue utility right of way permitting, considering emergency vehicle access and flood zone related issues in permitting decisions

Charleston County Public Works,

Administration

General Fund

Protect the lives of our citizens from natural hazards; reduce existing flood damage; minimize future flood damage; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; promote long- term economic prosperity

Provide input to County on road repair/construction program, considering needs during evacuation and soil liquefaction potential in prioritization decisions

Administration

General Fund

Mail hazard related information to all residents of Kiawah Island; provide residents with Town Emergency Preparedness Plan and packets

Administration

General Fund

Continue providing hazard-related literature/information to citizens at Town Hall

Administration

General Fund

Sponsor “Hazard Awareness Week”

Administration

General Fund

Continue sponsoring a “Disaster Awareness Day” for Town citizens

Administration

General Fund

Continue utilizing Town newsletter and website for the dissemination of hazard-related literature/information

Administration

General Fund

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 391

PI Continue contract and promotion of the emergency alert system, CodeRed

Administration General Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from natural hazards through early alert

Continue participating in the Project Impact Outreach Project Strategy for the Community Rating System. Participate in the Program for Public Information (PPI).

Administration

General Fund

GIS

Provide information to County concerning critical facilities data, repetitive loss property information, flood data, street data, parcel data, and TIGER data into the GIS system

Administration

General Fund; Grant Funding

Protecting the lives of citizens from natural hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between the public, private, and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery from hazard events; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; minimize future flood damage and hurricane damage

GIS

Expand Town GIS database to include hazard-related information, e.g., critical facilities, emergency operations centers, repetitive flood properties, etc.

Administration

General Fund

The Town of Kiawah Island shall, through Project Impact, provide support to the many activities and projects that will benefit the residents of the Town. Additional recommended projects may be added to this project list as other projects are recommended to Charleston County Council and the Town of Kiawah Island. Some Projects that are being undertaken by Charleston County may not necessarily be listed here but may affect the Town of Kiawah Island.

Abbreviations for AType@ are as follows: APA@ is Preventive Activities, APP@ is Property Protection Activities, ANB@ is Natural and Beneficial Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, AES@ is Emergency Services Activities, ASP@ is Structural Projects Activities, API@ is Public Information Activities, and AGIS@ is Geographical Information Systems.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 392

TOWN OF KIAWAH ISLAND

2014-2015 STATUS REPORT The Town of Kiawah Island is located approximately 20 miles south of Charleston. Due to our

population and staff size, the Town utilizes Charleston County to perform some of our services

including planning, public works, etc. Further, the Kiawah Island Community Association

(KICA) is responsible for the maintenance of Kiawah’s network of private roads, storm water

utilities, etc. behind the gate.

The following are proposed projects to be undertaken or continued by the above-mentioned

parties in the Town of Kiawah Island for hazard mitigation during 2014-2015 and their status

through April 2015

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source Goal(s) Addressed

Priority

1 highest – 4

lowest

Status

Continue enforcement of the

International series

Building-related and Fire

codes and the floodplain

management (including the

one foot freeboard and five

year cumulative substantial

improvement clause

provisions) regulations.

Town of

Kiawah Island

General Fund

Minimize future flood,

earthquake, and hurricane

damage; life protection

from all hazards

Continue

Continue enforcement of the

Stream Dumping Ordinance

(Sections 8-108 & 15-213 of

Municipal Code) for the

Town

Public Works,

Town Code

Enforcement

General Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; life protection 1

Same

Promote use of voluntary

standards for single family

residences to exceed

minimal building code

requirements for wind and

seismic design

Town of

Kiawah Island

General Fund

Minimize future flood,

earthquake, and hurricane

damage; preserve

environmental resources;

educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability

Continue

Continue enforcement of

Building related, flood and

Fire Prevention Codes and

Regulations

Town of

Kiawah Island

General Fund

Minimize future flood,

earthquake, and hurricane

damage; life protection

from all hazards

Continue

Continue enforcement of

storm water management

regulations

Administration General Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; life protection 1

Same

Continue enforcement of

zoning regulations

Charleston

County

Planning,

Planning

Commission

General Fund

Minimize future flood,

earthquake, hurricane

damage; preserve natural

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

preserve open space;

encourage recreational

activities; protect lives

Same

Continue to sponsor/support

training workshops

regarding Building related,

flood, and Fire Prevention

Codes and Regulations, if

there is interest

Charleston

County

Building

Inspection

Services,

Administration

General Fund

Education about

vulnerability and steps to

reduce; minimize damage

from disaster events.

Same

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 393

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source Goal(s) Addressed

Priority

1 highest – 4

lowest

Status

Participate in Charleston

County Hazard Mitigation

Planning activities

Administration General Fund

Education about

vulnerability and steps to

reduce; minimize damage

from disaster events.

Same

Continue providing

information for data entry

for the County GIS system

for hazard-related

assessments

Administration

General Fund 2

Same

Promote use of voluntary

standards for single family

residences to exceed

minimal building code

requirements for wind and

seismic design

Town of

Kiawah Island

General Fund

Minimize future flood,

earthquake, and hurricane

damage; preserve

environmental resources;

educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability

Continue

Provide information to

citizens regarding hazard

safe interior rooms

Administration

General Fund

Minimize loss of life due

to tornado; educate

citizens of vulnerability

and mitigation

Same

Continue enforcement of the

tree protection &

landscaping ordinance

(Section 12A-403 of

Municipal Code)

Charleston

County

Planning

General Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities

Same

Continue maintaining

permanent open space as

parks

Charleston

County

Planning,

Planning

Commission

General Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

flood damages

Same

Provide information to

citizens regarding

establishing and maintaining

buffer zones at water’s

edges

KICA,

Administration

General Fund,

Grant Funding

Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability;

minimize future flood

damage; preserve

environmental resources;

improve water quality;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; preserve

open space; encourage

recreational activities;

minimize future hurricane

damage

Same

Work with OCRM to

introduce sand fencing in

appropriate areas as

identified.

Administration

General Fund;

Special

Revenues

Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability;

minimize future flood

damage; preserve

environmental resources;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure;

minimize future hurricane

damage

Same

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 394

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source Goal(s) Addressed

Priority

1 highest – 4

lowest

Status

Continue to monitor the

beach and take appropriate

actions to address erosion

issues as they arise.

Administration

General Fund;

Special

Revenues

Minimize future flood

and hurricane damage;

preserve natural

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

preserve open space;

encourage recreational

activities

Same

Continue coordinating

Municipal Emergency

Operations Center activities

in the event of a hazard

event.

Charleston

County

Emergency

Preparedness,

Administration

General Fund

Protecting lives of

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard

events; educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability;

preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity

Same

Continue responding to

hazard emergencies

Administration

County & Local

Agencies

General Fund

Protecting lives of

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard

events; educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability;

preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity

Same

Continue to support and

promote the Community

Emergency Response

Training (CERT) program,

if requested

Administration General Fund

Protecting lives of

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards,

establishing cooperative

relationships between the

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

preparedness and

recovery for hazard

events; educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

hazards and steps to

reduce that vulnerability;

minimize future terrorist

activity incidents

Same

Continue the drainage

maintenance and canal

cleaning program

KICA

General Fund

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

improve water quality;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

Same

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 395

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source Goal(s) Addressed

Priority

1 highest – 4

lowest

Status

Continue utility right of way

permitting, considering

emergency vehicle access

and flood zone related issues

in permitting decisions

Charleston

County Public

Works,

Administration

General Fund

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

Same

Provide input to County on

road repair/construction

program, considering needs

during evacuation and soil

liquefaction potential in

prioritization decisions

Administration

General Fund

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future

earthquake losses;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

2 Same

Mail hazard related

information to all residents

of Kiawah Island; provide

residents with Town

Emergency Preparedness

Plan and packets

Administration

General Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take

to reduce vulnerability

Same

Continue providing hazard-

literature/information to

citizens at Town Hall

Administration

General Fund 1 Same

Sponsor “Hazard Awareness

Week”

Administration

General Fund 2 Same

Continue sponsoring a

“Disaster Awareness Day”

for Town citizens

Administration

General Fund 1 Same

Continue utilizing Town

newsletter and website for

the dissemination of hazard-

literature/information

Administration

General Fund 1

Same

Continue contract for

emergency alert system,

CodeRed

Administration General Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards through early

alert

2 Same

Continue participating in the

Project Impact Outreach

Project Strategy for the

Community Rating System.

Participate in the Program

for Public Information

(PPI).

Administration

General Fund

Establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

preparedness and

recovery for hazard

events; educating citizens

regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take

to reduce vulnerability;

Same

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 396

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source Goal(s) Addressed

Priority

1 highest – 4

lowest

Status

GIS

Provide information to

County concerning critical

facilities data, repetitive loss

property information, flood

data, street data, parcel data,

and TIGER data into the

GIS system

Administration

General Fund;

Grant Funding

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public,

private, and non-profit

sectors to enhance

preparedness and

recovery from hazard

events; educating citizens

regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take

to reduce vulnerability;

minimize future flood

damage and hurricane

damage

2 Same

GIS

Expand Town GIS database

to include hazard-related

information, e.g., critical

facilities, emergency

operations centers, repetitive

flood properties, etc.

Administration

General Fund 1

Same

The Town of Kiawah Island shall, through Project Impact, provide support to the many activities and

projects that will benefit the residents of the Town. Additional recommended projects may be added to

this project list as other projects are recommended to Charleston County Council and the Town of

Kiawah Island. Some Projects that are being undertaken by Charleston County may not necessarily be

listed here but may affect the Town of Kiawah Island.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 397

7.9 – Town of Lincolnville

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 398

ACTION PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF LINCOLNVILLE, SC

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in the Town of

Lincolnville for hazard mitigation during 2015-2016

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities,

“NB” is Natural and Beneficial Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services

Activities, “SP” is Structural Projects Activities, and “PI” is Public Information Activities, “GIS” is

Geographic Information Systems Activities.)

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest,

4 lowest)

Continue enforcement of the

International series Building-

related and Fire codes and

the floodplain management

regulations.

Building

Inspections

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; protect the lives of

our citizens from natural

and man-made hazards

Continue to provide

coordination storm water

management for the Town

through development and

implementation of a

comprehensive program.

Enhance efforts through

environmental educational

activities.

Planning

Public Works

Building

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; reduce existing

flood damage; improve

water quality; educating

citizens regarding steps to

take to reduce

vulnerabilities; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; reduce

vulnerability of our

infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards

Support the Community

Wildfire Protection Plan by

increasing awareness of the

public through educational

events provided by Project

Impact with the purpose of

improving the protection of

all structures.

Building

Inspections,

Town

Administration

Charleston

County

Building

Services/

Project Impact

partners

General

Fund

Minimize future wildfire

damage; protect the lives of

our citizens from natural

and man-made hazards;

educating citizens regarding

steps to take to reduce

vulnerabilities; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; reduce

vulnerability of our

infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards

Continue enforcement of

zoning regulations.

Planning,

Town

Administration

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; preserve

environmental resources;

promote long-term

economic prosperity;

preserve open space;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

hurricane damage; minimize

future earthquake damage;

protecting the lives of our

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 399

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest,

4 lowest)

Conduct or co-sponsor

training workshops regarding

the International Building-

related, flood, and Fire

Prevention Codes and

Regulations if there is

interest in these workshops

Charleston

County

Building

Services

General

Fund/self-

supporting

through

workshop

revenues

Educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

minimize hurricane damage

Continue providing

information to citizens

regarding the propane tank

anchoring

Charleston

County

Building

Services

General

Fund/

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage

Continue enforcing

regulations requiring new

manufactured homes brought

into The Town of

Lincolnville to be

constructed to wind zone 2

requirements as required per

State law.

Building

Inspections,

Town

Administration

General

Fund

Minimize future hurricane

damages; protecting lives of

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards

Continue prohibiting new

manufactured homes to be

installed in “V” flood zones

and requiring manufacture

homes installed in “A” flood

zones to be on permanent

foundations.

Building

Inspections,

Town

Administration

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; protecting lives of

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards.

Promote the use of voluntary

standards for single-family

residences to exceed minimal

building code requirements

for wind and seismic design.

Building

Inspections,

Town

Administration

General

Fund/Grant

Funding

Minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; preserve

environmental resources;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and

steps to reduce vulnerability

Promote standards for

existing homes to be

retrofitted to that exceed

minimal codes.

Building

Inspections,

Town

Administration

General

Fund/Grant

Funding

Reduce existing flood

damage; preserve

environmental resources;

minimize future hurricane

damages; minimize future

earthquake damages;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and

steps to reduce vulnerability

Continue providing

information to citizens

regarding hazard safe interior

rooms

Charleston

County

Building

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future tornado-

related loss of life;

Educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and

steps which may reduce

vulnerability

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 400

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest,

4 lowest)

Distribute a brochure on

protecting boats from

damages during hurricanes to

interested citizens through

expos, offices, marinas, and

boat dealers.

Charleston

County

Building

Services

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens regarding

steps to take to reduce

hazard vulnerability;

minimize future hurricane

damage; encourage

recreational activities

Distribute a brochure on

protecting and preserving

historic artifacts to interested

citizens through expos,

government offices, etc.

Charleston

County

Building

Services

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens regarding

steps to take to reduce

hazard vulnerability;

preserve historic building

inventory; minimize future

flood damage

Seek funding for retrofitting

critical facilities to enhanced

hazard resistance as needed

if funding sources become

available.

Town

Administration

Grant

Funding

Reduce vulnerability of

infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards;

minimize future hurricane

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage; reduce

existing flood damage;

preserve historic building

inventory; promote long-

term economic prosperity

Continue enforcement of the

tree protection/landscaping

ordinance

Planning. Town

Administration

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities

Continue maintaining

permanent open space as

parks

Parks and

Recreation

Commission

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

flood damages

Continue to distribute

literature on riparian buffer

zones and hazard resistant

landscaping to citizens

through government offices

and at expos.

Charleston

County

Building

Services

Partner

donations/

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and

steps to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

preserve environmental

resources; improve water

quality; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

preserve open space;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

hurricane damage

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 401

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest,

4 lowest)

Continue hazardous material

training

Charleston

County

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

Enterprise

Fund

Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

hazardous materials

incidents; preserve

environmental resources;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; assessing

vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance response for hazard

events.

Continue Terrorist Response

Training

Charleston

County

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

General

Fund

Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents;

preserve environmental

resources; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to

man-made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events;

promote long-term

economic prosperity.

Continue coordinating

Emergency Operations

Center activities in the event

of a hazard event

Charleston

County

Emergency

Preparedness

General

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance response for hazard

events; educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources;

promote long-term

economic prosperity

Continue responding to

hazard emergencies

EMS, Fire

Departments,

Sheriff

Department,

Haz. Mat.

Coordinator,

Emergency

Preparedness

General

Fund

Enterprise

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance response for hazard

events; educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources;

preserve historic building

inventory; promote long-

term economic prosperity

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 402

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest,

4 lowest)

Continue to require

construction practices for

new Town-owned critical

facilities that are sensitive to

flood zone (e.g. avoiding

“A” and “V” flood zones

where feasible) and seismic

considerations.

Town

Administration

General

Fund

Bond

Funding

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; reducing

vulnerability of

infrastructure and built-

environment to hazards;

minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage

Evaluate existing Town-

owned facilities for hazard

resistance and retrofit

facilities if needed where

feasible.

Town

Administration

General

Fund/

Grant

Funding/

Bond

Funding

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; reducing

vulnerability of

infrastructure and built-

environment to hazards;

minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage

Continue working to attain

resources and to provide

training for maritime fire

fighting through the

Maritime Incident

Response Team (MIRT).

Charleston

County

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

Grant

Funding

Protecting the lives of

citizens from man-made

hazards; Establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private,

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

response for hazard events;

Minimize future hazardous

materials incidents;

minimize future terrorist

activity incidents; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

Continue coordinating the

Anti- Terrorism Task Force

of specially trained police,

fire and EMS personnel to

respond to terrorist acts.

Charleston

County

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

Grant

Funding

Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents;

preserve environmental

resources; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to

man-made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events;

promote long-term

economic prosperity.

Continue a drainage

maintenance and canal

cleaning program

Town

Administration

General

Fund

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

improve water quality;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 403

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest,

4 lowest)

Continue utility right of way

permitting, considering

emergency vehicle access

and flood zone related issues

in permitting decisions

Town

Administration

General

Fund

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

Continue the elevation

reference mark inspection

program

Town

Administration

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; Establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness for

hazards

Continue to coordinate with

Charleston County regarding

design, permitting, and

construction services for the

drainage projects defined in

Attachment VI-C

Town

Administration

Assistant

Administrator

for

Transportation

& Public Works

Grant

Funding

General

Fund

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

improve water quality;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

Continue the road

repair/construction program,

considering needs during

evacuation and soil

liquefaction potential in

prioritization decisions

Charleston

County Public

Works

Assistant

Administrator

for

Transportation

& Public Works

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

losses; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

promote long-term

economic prosperity

Design/elevate roadways

being constructed or

reworked through the ½ cent

sales tax program to

minimize flooding potential

to the extent feasible.

Identify those roads

susceptible to flooding.

Assistant

Administrator

for

Transportation

& Public Works

Special

Revenue

Funding

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

losses; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

promote long-term

economic prosperity

Continue to distribute a

generator safety brochure to

interested generator retail

outlets, utility companies and

the general public

Charleston

County

Building

Services

Partner

donations/

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; minimize

future hurricane-related

losses

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 404

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest,

4 lowest)

Provide hazard related

information to all residents

of the Town through the

AT&T telephone book

Charleston

County

Building

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability

Continue providing hazard-

related literature/information

to citizens at Town offices

Town

Administration

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; minimize future

tornado-related loss of life;

minimize future hurricane

damage; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents

Participate in “Hazard

Awareness Week”.

Town

Administration

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; minimize future

tornado-related loss of life;

minimize future hurricane

damage; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents

Continue providing speakers

to civic groups regarding

hazard related activities.

Update the Speaker’s Bureau

list as needed.

Charleston

County

Building

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability

PI Continue programs aimed

towards providing resources

to local schools to enhance

their ability to educate

students regarding hazard

events and hazard event

preparation.

Charleston

County

Building

Services/

Project Impact

partners

Grant

Funding/

Project

Impact

resources

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private,

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events;

reducing future flood

damage, reducing

vulnerability of

infrastructure and built

environment to natural and

man-made hazards

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 405

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest,

4 lowest)

Continue participating in

hazard-related/product expos

Charleston

County

Building

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private,

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events

Support the Community

Wildfire Protection Plan by

increasing awareness of the

public through educational

events provided by Project

Impact with the purpose of

improving the protection of

all structures.

Building

Inspections,

Town

Administration

Charleston

County

Building

Services/

Project Impact

partners

General

Fund

Minimize future wildfire

damage; protect the lives of

our citizens from natural

and man-made hazards;

educating citizens regarding

steps to take to reduce

vulnerabilities; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; reduce

vulnerability of our

infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards

Continue participating in the

Project Impact Program for

Public Information (PPI) to

achieve maximum public

outreach.

Building

Services/

Project Impact

committee

members

General

Fund

Establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

preparedness and recovery

for hazard events; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability

Additional Recommended Projects may be added to this project list as the Disaster Resistant Communities

committees consider other projects and recommend these projects for implementation.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 406

STATUS REPORT FOR THE TOWN OF LINCOLNVILLE, SC

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in the Town of

Lincolnville for hazard mitigation during 2014-2015 and their status through April 2015

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities,

“NB” is Natural and Beneficial Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services

Activities, “SP” is Structural Projects Activities, and “PI” is Public Information Activities, “GIS” is

Geographic Information Systems Activities.)

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest,4

lowest)

Status

Continue enforcement of

the International series

Building-related and Fire

codes and the floodplain

management regulations.

Building

Inspections

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; protect the lives of our

citizens from natural and man-

made hazards

Ongoing

Continue to provide

coordination storm water

management for the Town

through development and

implementation of a

comprehensive program.

Enhance efforts through

environmental educational

activities.

Planning

Public Works

Building Services

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage;

reduce existing flood damage;

improve water quality; educating

citizens regarding steps to take to

reduce vulnerabilities; improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure;

reduce vulnerability of our

infrastructure to natural and man-

made hazards

Ongoing

Support the Community

Wildfire Protection Plan by

increasing awareness of the

public through educational

events provided by Project

Impact with the purpose of

improving the protection of

all structures.

Building

Inspections, Town

Administration

Charleston County

Building Services/

Project Impact

partners

General Fund

Minimize future wildfire damage;

protect the lives of our citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; educating citizens

regarding steps to take to reduce

vulnerabilities; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure; reduce

vulnerability of our infrastructure

to natural and man-made hazards

Ongoing

Continue enforcement of

zoning regulations.

Planning,

Town

Administration

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage;

preserve environmental resources;

promote long-term economic

prosperity; preserve open space;

encourage recreational activities;

minimize future hurricane

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage; protecting the

lives of our citizens from natural

and man-made hazards

Ongoing

Conduct or co-sponsor

training workshops

regarding the International

Building-related, flood, and

Fire Prevention Codes and

Regulations if there is

interest in these workshops

Charleston County

Building Services

General

Fund/self-

supporting

through

workshop

revenues

Educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to natural hazards

and steps to reduce vulnerability;

minimize future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

minimize hurricane damage

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 407

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest,4

lowest)

Status

Continue providing

information to citizens

regarding the propane tank

anchoring

Charleston County

Building Services

General Fund/

Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to natural hazards

and steps to reduce vulnerability;

minimize future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage

Ongoing

Continue enforcing

regulations requiring new

manufactured homes

brought into The Town of

Lincolnville to be

constructed to wind zone 2

requirements as required

per State law.

Building

Inspections, Town

Administration

General Fund

Minimize future hurricane

damages; protecting lives of

citizens from natural and man-

made hazards

Ongoing

Continue prohibiting new

manufactured homes to be

installed in “V” flood

zones and requiring

manufacture homes

installed in “A” flood

zones to be on permanent

foundations.

Building

Inspections, Town

Administration

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; minimize future

hurricane damage; protecting lives

of citizens from natural and man-

made hazards.

Ongoing

Promote the use of

voluntary standards for

single-family residences to

exceed minimal building

code requirements for wind

and seismic design.

Building

Inspections, Town

Administration

General

Fund/Grant

Funding

Minimize future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; minimize future

hurricane damage; preserve

environmental resources;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and steps

to reduce vulnerability

Ongoing

Promote standards for

existing homes to be

retrofitted to that exceed

minimal codes.

Building

Inspections, Town

Administration

General

Fund/Grant

Funding

Reduce existing flood damage;

preserve environmental resources;

minimize future hurricane

damages; minimize future

earthquake damages; educating

citizens regarding vulnerability to

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability

Ongoing

Continue providing

information to citizens

regarding hazard safe

interior rooms

Charleston County

Building Services

General Fund

Minimize future tornado-related

loss of life; Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to hazards

and steps which may reduce

vulnerability

Ongoing

Distribute a brochure on

protecting boats from

damages during hurricanes

to interested citizens

through expos, offices,

marinas, and boat dealers.

Charleston County

Building Services

Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding steps

to take to reduce hazard

vulnerability; minimize future

hurricane damage; encourage

recreational activities

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 408

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest,4

lowest)

Status

Distribute a brochure on

protecting and preserving

historic artifacts to

interested citizens through

expos, government offices,

etc.

Charleston County

Building Services

Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding steps

to take to reduce hazard

vulnerability; preserve historic

building inventory; minimize

future flood damage

Ongoing

Seek funding for

retrofitting critical facilities

to enhanced hazard

resistance as needed if

funding sources become

available.

Town

Administration

Grant Funding

Reduce vulnerability of

infrastructure to natural and man-

made hazards; minimize future

hurricane damage; minimize

future earthquake damage; reduce

existing flood damage; preserve

historic building inventory;

promote long-term economic

prosperity

Ongoing

Continue enforcement of

the tree

protection/landscaping

ordinance

Planning. Town

Administration

General Fund

Preserve environmental resources;

promote long-term economic

prosperity; encourage recreational

activities

Ongoing

Continue maintaining

permanent open space as

parks

Parks and

Recreation

Commission

General Fund

Preserve environmental resources;

promote long-term economic

prosperity; encourage recreational

activities; minimize future flood

damages

Ongoing

Continue to distribute

literature on riparian buffer

zones and hazard resistant

landscaping to citizens

through government offices

and at expos.

Charleston County

Building Services

Partner

donations/

Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and steps

to reduce vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage; preserve

environmental resources; improve

water quality; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

preserve open space; encourage

recreational activities; minimize

future hurricane damage

Ongoing

Continue hazardous

material training

Charleston County

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

Enterprise

Fund

Protecting lives of our citizens

from man-made hazards;

minimize future hazardous

materials incidents; preserve

environmental resources; improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to man-

made hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships between

public, private and non-profit

sectors to enhance response for

hazard events.

Ongoing

Continue Terrorist

Response Training

Charleston County

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

General Fund

Protecting lives of our citizens

from man-made hazards;

minimize future terrorist activity

incidents; preserve environmental

resources; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to man-

made hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships between

public, private and non-profit

sectors to enhance response for

hazard events; promote long-term

economic prosperity.

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 409

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest,4

lowest)

Status

Continue coordinating

Emergency Operations

Center activities in the

event of a hazard event

Charleston County

Emergency

Preparedness

General Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from

natural and man-made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between public,

private and non-profit sectors to

enhance response for hazard

events; educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to hazards

and steps to reduce vulnerability;

preserve environmental resources;

promote long-term economic

prosperity

Ongoing

Continue responding to

hazard emergencies

EMS, Fire

Departments,

Sheriff

Department, Haz.

Mat. Coordinator,

Emergency

Preparedness

General Fund

Enterprise

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from

natural and man-made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between public,

private and non-profit sectors to

enhance response for hazard

events; educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to hazards

and steps to reduce vulnerability;

preserve environmental resources;

preserve historic building

inventory; promote long-term

economic prosperity

Ongoing

Continue to require

construction practices for

new Town-owned critical

facilities that are sensitive

to flood zone (e.g. avoiding

“A” and “V” flood zones

where feasible) and seismic

considerations.

Town

Administration

General Fund

Bond Funding

Protecting lives of citizens from

natural and man-made hazards;

reducing vulnerability of

infrastructure and built-

environment to hazards; minimize

future flood damage; minimize

future earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane damage

Ongoing

Evaluate existing Town-

owned facilities for hazard

resistance and retrofit

facilities if needed where

feasible.

Town

Administration

General Fund/

Grant

Funding/

Bond Funding

Protecting lives of citizens from

natural and man-made hazards;

reducing vulnerability of

infrastructure and built-

environment to hazards; minimize

future flood damage; minimize

future earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane damage

Ongoing

Continue working to attain

resources and to provide

training for maritime fire

fighting through the

Maritime Incident

Response Team (MIRT).

Charleston County

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

Grant Funding

Protecting the lives of citizens

from man-made hazards;

Establishing cooperative

relationships between the public,

private, and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

response for hazard events;

Minimize future hazardous

materials incidents; minimize

future terrorist activity incidents;

promote long-term economic

prosperity

1 Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 410

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest,4

lowest)

Status

Continue coordinating the

Anti- Terrorism Task Force

of specially trained police,

fire and EMS personnel to

respond to terrorist acts.

Charleston County

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

Grant Funding

Protecting lives of our citizens

from man-made hazards;

minimize future terrorist activity

incidents; preserve environmental

resources; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to man-

made hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships between

public, private and non-profit

sectors to enhance response for

hazard events; promote long-term

economic prosperity.

Ongoing

Continue a drainage

maintenance and canal

cleaning program

Town

Administration

General Fund

Protect the lives of our citizens

from natural hazards; reduce

existing flood damage; minimize

future flood damage; improve

water quality; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

promote long-term economic

prosperity

Ongoing

Continue utility right of

way permitting,

considering emergency

vehicle access and flood

zone related issues in

permitting decisions

Town

Administration

General Fund

Protect the lives of our citizens

from natural hazards; reduce

existing flood damage; minimize

future flood damage; improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure;

promote long-term economic

prosperity

Ongoing

Continue the elevation

reference mark inspection

program

Town

Administration

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage;

Establishing cooperative

relationships between public,

private and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness for hazards

Ongoing

Continue to coordinate

with Charleston County

regarding design,

permitting, and

construction services for

the drainage projects

defined in Attachment VI-

Town

Administration

Assistant

Administrator for

Transportation &

Public Works

Grant Funding

General Fund

Protect the lives of our citizens

from natural hazards; reduce

existing flood damage; minimize

future flood damage; improve

water quality; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

promote long-term economic

prosperity

Ongoing

Continue the road

repair/construction

program, considering needs

during evacuation and soil

liquefaction potential in

prioritization decisions

Charleston County

Public Works

Assistant

Administrator for

Transportation &

Public Works

General Fund

Grant Funding

Protect the lives of our citizens

from natural hazards; reduce

existing flood damage; minimize

future flood damage; minimize

future earthquake losses; improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure;

promote long-term economic

prosperity

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 411

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest,4

lowest)

Status

Design/elevate roadways

being constructed or

reworked through the ½

cent sales tax program to

minimize flooding

potential to the extent

feasible. Identify those

roads susceptible to

flooding.

Assistant

Administrator for

Transportation &

Public Works

Special

Revenue

Funding

Protect the lives of our citizens

from natural hazards; reduce

existing flood damage; minimize

future flood damage; minimize

future earthquake losses; improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure;

promote long-term economic

prosperity

Ongoing

Continue to distribute a

generator safety brochure

to interested generator

retail outlets, utility

companies and the general

public

Charleston County

Building Services

Partner

donations/

General Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

minimize future hurricane-related

losses

Ongoing

Provide hazard related

information to all residents

of the Town through the

AT&T telephone book

Charleston County

Building Services

General Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens

from natural hazards; reduce

existing flood damage; minimize

future flood damage; minimize

future hurricane damage;

educating citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural hazards

and steps to take to reduce

vulnerability

Ongoing

Continue providing hazard-

literature/information to

citizens at Town offices

Town

Administration

General Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens

from natural hazards; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural hazards

and steps to take to reduce

vulnerability; minimize future

flood damage; minimize future

earthquake damage; minimize

future tornado-related loss of life;

minimize future hurricane

damage; minimize future terrorist

activity incidents

Ongoing

Participate in “Hazard

Awareness Week”.

Town

Administration

General Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens

from natural hazards; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural hazards

and steps to take to reduce

vulnerability; minimize future

flood damage; minimize future

earthquake damage; minimize

future tornado-related loss of life;

minimize future hurricane

damage; minimize future terrorist

activity incidents

Ongoing

Continue providing

speakers to civic groups

regarding hazard related

activities. Update the

Speaker’s Bureau list as

needed.

Charleston County

Building Services

General Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens

from natural hazards; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural hazards

and steps to take to reduce

vulnerability

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 412

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest,4

lowest)

Status

PI Continue programs aimed

towards providing

resources to local schools

to enhance their ability to

educate students regarding

hazard events and hazard

event preparation.

Charleston County

Building Services/

Project Impact

partners

Grant

Funding/

Project Impact

resources

Protecting the lives of citizens

from natural hazards; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural hazards

and steps to take to reduce

vulnerability; establishing

cooperative relationships between

the public, private, and non-profit

sectors to enhance preparedness

and recovery for hazard events;

reducing future flood damage,

reducing vulnerability of

infrastructure and built

environment to natural and man-

made hazards

1 Ongoing

Continue participating in

hazard-related/product

expos

Charleston

County Building

Services

General Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens

from natural hazards; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural hazards

and steps to take to reduce

vulnerability; establishing

cooperative relationships between

the public, private, and non-profit

sectors to enhance preparedness

and recovery for hazard events

Ongoing

Support the Community

Wildfire Protection Plan by

increasing awareness of the

public through educational

events provided by Project

Impact with the purpose of

improving the protection of

all structures.

Building

Inspections, Town

Administration

Charleston County

Building Services/

Project Impact

partners

General Fund

Minimize future wildfire damage;

protect the lives of our citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; educating citizens

regarding steps to take to reduce

vulnerabilities; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure; reduce

vulnerability of our infrastructure

to natural and man-made hazards

Ongoing

Additional Recommended Projects may be added to this project list as the Disaster Resistant Communities

committees consider other projects and recommend these projects for implementation.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 413

7.10 – Town of McClellanville

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 414

ACTION PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF McCLELLANVILLE, SC

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in the Town of

McClellanville for hazard mitigation during 2015-2016

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is Natural and Beneficial

Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is Structural Projects Activities, and “PI” is Public

Information Activities, “GIS” is Geographic Information Systems Activities.)

Type Activity Lead Agency

Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue enforcement of the International series Building-related and Fire codes and the floodplain management (including the one foot freeboard and five year cumulative substantial improvement clause provisions) regulations, to maintain participation in the National Flood Insurance Program and the Community Rating System.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protect the lives of our citizens from natural and man-made hazards

Continue enforcement of zoning regulations, including the low density zoning provisions of the Zoning and Land Development Regulations.

Planning General Fund

Continue providing information to citizens regarding propane tank anchoring

Building Inspection Services

General Fund/ Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to reduce vulnerability; minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damages

Continue enforcing regulations requiring new manufactured homes brought into the Town of McClellanville to be constructed to wind zone 2 requirements as required per State law.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future hurricane damages; protecting lives of citizens from natural and man- made hazards

Continue prohibiting new manufactured homes to be installed in “V” flood zones and requiring manufactured homes installed in “A” flood zones to be on permanent foundations.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards.

Provide information to citizens regarding hazard safe interior rooms

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future tornado-related loss of life; Educating citizens regarding vulnerability to hazards and steps which may reduce vulnerability

Continue distributing a brochure on protecting boats from damages during hurricanes to interested citizens through expos, offices, marinas, and boat dealers.

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding steps to take to reduce hazard vulnerability; minimize future hurricane damage; encourage recreational activities

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 415

Type Activity Lead Agency

Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue distributing a brochure on protecting and preserving historic artifacts to interested citizens through expos, government offices, etc.

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding steps to take to reduce hazard vulnerability; preserve historic building inventory; minimize future flood damage

Continue enforcement of the tree protection/landscaping ordinance

Planning, Tree Committee

General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities

Continue maintaining permanent open space as parks.

Planning, Town Administra- tion

General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future flood damages

Encourage the Greenbelt Advisory Board to acquire greenspace in the special flood hazard area, to the extent feasible.

Building Inspection Services

Parks and Recreation Commissio n

Special Revenue Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future flood damages

NB Continue to apply for Greenbelt Bank funding for acquisition of open space

Planning and Zoning, Town Administra- tion

Greenbe lt Bank funding

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future flood damages

Continue to distribute literature on riparian buffer zones and hazard resistant landscaping to citizens through government offices and at expos.

Building Inspection Services, Town Administra- tion

Partner donatio ns/ Grant Funding

NB & ES

Seek information for residents about the FireWise program, and encourage participation in this program by interested neighborhoods or communities.

Awendaw Fire Departmen t/ Building Inspection Services Town Administra- tion

General Fund/ Grant Funding

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man- made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events.

NB Participate in cooperative efforts between county departments, other government entities, interested businesses, and citizens regarding recommended sustainable practices to protect environmental quality.

Building Inspection Services/Pr o-ject Impact Partners/To wn Governmen t

Grant Funding/ General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality; promote long term economic prosperity.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 416

Type Activity Lead Agency

Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue hazardous material training Hazardous Materials Coordinato r

Enterpri se Fund

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future hazardous materials incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man- made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events.

Continue Terrorist Response Training Hazardous Materials Coordinato r

General Fund

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future terrorist activity incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man-made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; promote long-term economic prosperity.

ES Continue participation in Emergency Operations Center activities related to a hazard event, including participating in drills for EOC personnel

Emergency Preparedne ss Town Admin.

General Fund

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future terrorist activity incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man-made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; promote long-term economic prosperity.

Continue responding to hazard emergencies

EMS, Fire Departmen ts, Sheriff Departmen t, Haz. Mat. Coordinato r, Emergency Preparedne ss

General Fund Enterpri se Fund

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 417

Type Activity Lead Agency

Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue working to attain resources and to provide training for maritime fire fighting through the Maritime Incident Response Team (MIRT).

Hazardous Materials Coordinato r

Grant Funding

Continue to provide information on the Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) program.

Emergency Preparedne ss

Grant Funding

Participate in a web-based Emergency Operations Center

Emergency Preparedne ss Town Admin.

General Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards, establishing cooperative relationships between the public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity

Continue the drainage maintenance and canal cleaning program

Public Works

General Fund

SP Continue to submit drainage and road improvement projects for funding through the County’s “C-Fund” and “Roadwise” programs

Town Administra- tion

CTC and Roadwis e funding

Continue utility right of way permitting, considering emergency vehicle access and flood zone related issues in permitting decisions

Public Works

General Fund

Protect the lives of our citizens from natural hazards; reduce existing flood damage; minimize future flood damage; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; promote long-term economic prosperity

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 418

Type Activity Lead Agency

Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue the elevation reference mark inspection program

Public Works

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; Establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness for hazards

Continue the road repair/construction program, considering needs during evacuation and soil liquefaction potential in prioritization decisions

Public Works

General Fund Grant Funding

Enterpri se Funding

Design/elevate roadways being constructed or reworked through the ½ cent sales tax program to minimize flooding potential to the extent feasible.

Public Works

Special Revenue Funding

Continue to distribute a generator safety brochure to interested generator retail outlets, utility companies and the general public

Building Inspection Services, Town Administrat ion

Partner donatio ns/ General Fund

Provide hazard related information to all residents of McClellanville through the TDS Telecom phone book

Town Administrat ion

General Fund

Continue providing hazard-related literature/information to citizens at Town Hall

Town Administrat ion

General Fund

Mail an outreach project to floodplain residents and to those property owners whose property is located in the special flood hazard area.

Town Administrat ion

General Fund

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 419

Type Activity Lead Agency

Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Recognize “International Building Safety Week” to promote safety in the built environment

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability

Continue providing speakers to civic groups regarding hazard related activities. Update the Speaker’s Bureau list as needed.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability

PI Continue programs aimed towards providing resources to local schools to enhance their ability to educate students regarding hazard events and hazard event preparation.

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact partners

Grant Funding/ Project Impact resource s

Maintain a link to the Project Impact internet page on the Charleston County web site to relay information on Project Impact events and methods to reduce hazard-related losses to the public.

Town Administrat ion

General Fund

PI Maintain a link to the Charleston County Hazard Mitigation Plan on the town website.

Town Administrat ion

General Fund

PI Maintain a link to Charleston County’s Hurricane Guide, as well as Flood Zone and Flood Protection Information.

Town Administrat ion

General Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability.

PI Provide on the Town website an overlay map of McClellanville properties on the FEMA flood map of the area.

Town Administrat ive Staff

General Fund

Clarifying flood zones; protecting the lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability.

PI Provide a link to the Town’s Flood Prevention Ordinance as part of the Town Code on the McClellanville website.

Town Administrat ive Staff

General Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 420

Type Activity Lead Agency

Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

PI Continue participating in the Project Impact Program for Public Information (PPI) to achieve maximum public outreach.

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members

General Fund

PP Town Building Official will maintain his certification as a Certified Floodplain Manager.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability.

Additional Recommended Projects may be added to this project list as the Project Impact/Disaster Resistant Communities committees

consider other projects and recommend these projects for implementation.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 421

STATUS REPORT FOR THE TOWN OF McCLELLANVILLE, SC

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in the Town of

McClellanville for hazard mitigation during 2014-2015 and their status through April

2015

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is Natural and Beneficial

Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is Structural Projects Activities, and “PI” is Public

Information Activities, “GIS” is Geographic Information Systems Activities.)

Type Activity Lead Agency

Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4 lowest)

Status

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protect the lives of our citizens from natural and man-made hazards

On-going

Continue enforcement of zoning regulations, including the low density zoning provisions of the Zoning and Land Development Regulations.

Planning General Fund

On-going

Continue providing information to citizens regarding propane tank anchoring

Building Inspection Services

General Fund/ Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to reduce vulnerability; minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damages

On-going

Continue enforcing regulations requiring new manufactured homes brought into the Town of McClellanville to be constructed to wind zone 2 requirements as required per State law.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future hurricane damages; protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards

On-going

Continue prohibiting new manufactured homes to be installed in “V” flood zones and requiring manufactured homes installed in “A” flood zones to be on permanent foundations.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards.

On-going

Provide information to citizens regarding hazard safe interior rooms

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future tornado-related loss of life; Educating citizens regarding vulnerability to hazards and steps which may reduce vulnerability

On-going

Continue distributing a brochure on protecting boats from damages during hurricanes to interested citizens through expos, offices, marinas, and boat dealers.

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding steps to take to reduce hazard vulnerability; minimize future hurricane damage; encourage recreational activities

On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 422

Type Activity Lead Agency

Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4 lowest)

Status

Continue distributing a brochure on protecting and preserving historic artifacts to interested citizens through expos, government offices, etc.

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding steps to take to reduce hazard vulnerability; preserve historic building inventory; minimize future flood damage

On-going

Continue enforcement of the tree protection/landscaping ordinance

Planning, Tree Committee

General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities

On-going

Continue maintaining permanent open space as parks.

Planning, Town Administra tion

General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future flood damages

On-going

Encourage the Greenbelt Advisory Board to acquire greenspace in the special flood hazard area, to the extent feasible.

Building Inspection Services

Parks and Recreation Commissio n

Special Revenue Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future flood damages

On-going

NB Continue to apply for Greenbelt Bank funding for acquisition of open space

Planning and Zoning, Town Administra tion

Greenbelt Bank funding

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future flood damages

On-going

Continue to distribute literature on riparian buffer zones and hazard resistant landscaping to citizens through government offices and at expos.

Building InspectIon Services, Town Administra tion

Partner donations / Grant Funding

On-going

NB & ES

Seek information for residents about the FireWise program, and encourage participation in this program by interested neighborhoods or communities.

Awendaw Fire Departmen t/ Building Inspection Services Town Administra tion

General Fund/ Grant Funding

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man-made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events.

On-going

Building Inspection Services/Pr oject Impact Partners/T own Governme nt

Grant Funding/ General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality; promote long term economic prosperity.

On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 423

Type Activity Lead Agency

Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4 lowest)

Status

Continue hazardous material training Hazardous Materials Coordinato r

Enterpris e Fund

On-going

Continue Terrorist Response Training Hazardous Materials Coordinato r

General Fund

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future terrorist activity incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man-made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; promote long-term economic prosperity.

On-going

ES Continue participation in Emergency Operations Center activities related to a hazard event, including participating in drills for EOC personnel

Emergency Preparedn ess Town Admin.

General Fund

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future terrorist activity incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man-made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; promote long-term economic prosperity.

On-going

Continue responding to hazard emergencies

EMS, Fire Departmen ts, Sheriff Departmen t, Haz. Mat. Coordinato r, Emergency Preparedn ess

General Fund Enterpris e Fund

On-going

Continue working to attain resources and to provide training for maritime fire fighting through the Maritime Incident Response Team (MIRT).

Hazardous Materials Coordinato r

Grant Funding

On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 424

Type Activity Lead Agency

Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4 lowest)

Status

Continue to provide information on the Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) program.

Emergency Preparedn ess

Grant Funding

On-going

Participate in a web-based Emergency Operations Center

Emergency Preparedn ess Town Admin.

General Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards, establishing cooperative relationships between the public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity

On-going

Continue the drainage maintenance and canal cleaning program

Public Works

General Fund

On-going

SP Continue to submit drainage and road improvement projects for funding through the County’s “C-Fund” and “Roadwise” programs

Town Administra tion

CTC and Roadwise funding

On-going

Continue utility right of way permitting, considering emergency vehicle access and flood zone related issues in permitting decisions

Public Works

General Fund

Protect the lives of our citizens from natural hazards; reduce existing flood damage; minimize future flood damage; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; promote long-term economic prosperity

On-going

Continue the elevation reference mark inspection program

Public Works

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; Establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness for hazards

On-going

Continue the road repair/construction program, considering needs during evacuation and soil liquefaction potential in prioritization decisions

Public Works

General Fund Grant Funding

Enterpris e Funding

On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 425

Type Activity Lead Agency

Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4 lowest)

Status

Design/elevate roadways being constructed or reworked through the ½ cent sales tax program to minimize flooding potential to the extent feasible.

Public Works

Special Revenue Funding

On-going

Continue to distribute a generator safety brochure to interested generator retail outlets, utility companies and the general public

Building Inspection Services, Town Administra tion

Partner donations / General Fund

On-going

Provide hazard related information to all residents of McClellanville through the TDS Telecom phone book

Town Administra tion

General Fund

On-going

Continue providing hazard-related literature/information to citizens at Town Hall

Town Administra tion

General Fund

On-going

Mail an outreach project to floodplain residents and to those property owners whose property is located in the special flood hazard area.

Town Administra tion

General Fund

On-going

Recognize “International Building Safety Week” to promote safety in the built environment

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability

On-going

Continue providing speakers to civic groups regarding hazard related activities. Update the Speaker’s Bureau list as needed.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability

On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 426

Type Activity Lead Agency

Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4 lowest)

Status

PI Continue programs aimed towards providing resources to local schools to enhance their ability to educate students regarding hazard events and hazard event preparation.

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact partners

Grant Funding/ Project Impact resources

On-going

Maintain a link to the Project Impact internet page on the Charleston County web site to relay information on Project Impact events and methods to reduce hazard-related losses to the public.

Town Administra -tion

General Fund

On-going

PI Maintain a link to the Charleston County Hazard Mitigation Plan on the town website.

Town Administra -tion

General Fund

On-going

PI Maintain a link to Charleston County’s Hurricane Guide, as well as Flood Zone and Flood Protection Information.

Town Administra -tion

General Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability.

On-going

PI Provide on the Town website an overlay map of McClellanville properties on the FEMA flood map of the area.

Town Administra tive Staff

General Fund

Clarifying flood zones; protecting the lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability.

On-going

PI Provide a link to the Town’s Flood Prevention Ordinance as part of the Town Code on the McClellanville website.

Town Administra tive Staff

General Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability.

On-going

PP Town Building Official will maintain his certification as a Certified Floodplain Manager.

Town Building Dept.

General Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability.

On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 427

7.11 – Town of Meggett

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 428

ACTION PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF MEGGETT, SC

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in the Town of

Meggett for hazard mitigation during 2015-2016

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is Natural and

Beneficial Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is Structural Projects Activities, and

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4 lowest)

Continue enforcement of the

International series Building-related

and Fire codes and the floodplain

management regulations (including

the one foot freeboard, cumulative

substantial improvement clause,

and/or other provisions deemed

necessary to enhance Community

Rating System credits) to maintain

participation in the National Flood

Insurance Program and the

Community Rating System.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; protect the lives of

our citizens from natural

and man-made hazards

PA,

Continue to expand the Community

Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) to

include all Fire Departments /

Districts in the County. Support the

CWPP by increasing public

awareness with the purpose of

improving the protection of all

structures

Building

Inspection

Services

Project Impact

Awendaw Fire

District

Countywide Fire

Departments /

Districts

General

Fund

Minimize future wildfire

damage; protect the lives of

our citizens from natural

and man-made hazards;

educating citizens regarding

steps to take to reduce

vulnerabilities; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; reduce

vulnerability of our

infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards

Continue to provide coordination of

County stormwater management

through development and

implementation of a comprehensive

program. Enhance efforts at

improving water quality through

environmental educational activities

Planning

Public Works

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Enterprise

Fund

Grant

Funding

Improve water quality;

minimize future flood

damage; reduce existing

flood damage; educating

citizens regarding steps to

take to reduce

vulnerabilities; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; reduce

vulnerability of our

infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards

PA Continue implementing the

stormwater master plan for

Charleston County and the applicable

regulations

Public Works

Building

Inspection

Services

Planning

Enterprise

Fund

Grant

Funding

Minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

hurricane damage; protect

the lives of our citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 429

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue enforcement of zoning

regulations, including the low density

zoning provisions of the Zoning and

Land Development Regulations

Planning

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; preserve

environmental resources;

promote long-term

economic prosperity;

preserve open space;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

hurricane damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; protecting the lives

of our citizens from natural

and man-made hazards

Conduct or co-sponsor training

workshops regarding the

International Building-related, flood,

and Fire Prevention Codes and

Regulations, and on sustainable

construction / landscaping practices,

if there is interest in these workshops

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund/self-

supporting

through

workshop

revenues

Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

natural hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability;

minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; minimize

hurricane damage; preserve

environmental resources

PA,

PP,

PI,

Continue providing information to

citizens regarding propane tank

anchoring, hazard safe interior

rooms, boat anchoring and

maintenance, generator safety,

riparian buffer zones, hazard resistant

landscaping, and artifact protection,

among other issues

Building

Inspection

Services

Project Impact

Community

Partners

General

Fund/ Grant

Funding

Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

natural hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability;

minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damages; preserve

environmental resources

Continue enforcing regulations

requiring new manufactured homes

brought into the Town to be

constructed to wind zone 2

requirements as required per State

law.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future hurricane

damages; protecting lives of

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards

Continue prohibiting new

manufactured homes to be installed

in “V” flood zones and requiring

manufactured homes installed in “A”

flood zones to be on permanent

foundations.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; protecting lives of

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 430

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue demolishing structures

posing a threat to public safety,

considering location within the

special flood hazard area as a

prioritization factor

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Fudning

Reduce existing flood

damages; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

hurricane damage; minimize

future flood damage;

reducing vulnerability of

infrastructure to hazards

Seek funding for retrofitting,

demolishing, or relocating

repetitively flooded properties, if

suitable candidates should be

identified. Utilize Charleston

County Repetitive Loss Area

Analysis for identifying suitable

candidates

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Reduce existing flood

damage; minimize future

flood damage; preserve

historic building inventory;

reducing vulnerability of

built-environment to hazards

Continue distributing a brochure on

protecting boats from damages during

hurricanes to interested citizens

through expos, offices, marinas, and

boat dealers.

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens regarding

steps to take to reduce

hazard vulnerability;

minimize future hurricane

damage; encourage

recreational activities;

preserve environmental

resources, improve water

quality

Continue distributing a brochure on

protecting and preserving historic

artifacts to interested citizens through

expos, government offices, etc.

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens regarding

steps to take to reduce

hazard vulnerability;

preserve historic building

inventory; minimize future

flood damage

Seek funding for retrofitting critical

facilities or infrastructure to enhanced

hazard resistance in accordance with

the County of Charleston Facilities

Master Plan Update “Building

Utilization and Needs Survey” (2003)

or other applicable plans, if funding

sources become available

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Reduce vulnerability of

infrastructure to natural and

man- made hazards;

minimize future hurricane

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage; reduce

existing flood damage;

preserve historic building

inventory; promote long-

term economic prosperity

Continue energy conservation

retrofitting of County-owned facilities

as resources are available.

Facilities

Management

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Improve air quality

Continue enforcement of the tree

protection/landscaping ordinance

Planning

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities; improve water

quality; improve air quality

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 431

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue maintaining permanent

open space as parks.

Parks and

Recreation

Commission

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Special

Revenue

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

flood damages

Continue encouraging the Greenbelt

Advisory Board to acquire

greenspace in the special flood

hazard area, to the extent feasible.

Building

Inspection

Services

Parks and

Recreation

Commission

Special

Revenue

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

flood damages; improve

water quality; improve air

quality

NB Continue participating in “Build-

A- Dune” projects as funding

permits, and assist other

jurisdictions in participating in

this initiative upon request

Implement and participate in the

Charleston County Beachfront

Management Plan to enhance and

preserve our coastlines

Building

Inspection

Services

Public Works

Grant

Funding

Minimize future flood

damage; reduce existing

flood damage; preserve

environmental resources;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; minimize

future hurricane damage;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazard and

steps to reduce vulnerability;

establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

preparedness for hazard

events

Continue to distribute literature to

citizens through government offices

and at expos.

Building

Inspection

Services

Partner

donations/

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

preserve environmental

resources; improve water

quality; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

preserve open space;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

hurricane damage; improve

water quality; improve air

quality

Develop and implement projects to

reduce air and water pollution in

Charleston County under the Project

Impact partnership. Promote

conservation of energy resources

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

partners

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; improve water

quality; improve air quality

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 432

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Encourage cooperation between other

government entities, interested

businesses, and citizens regarding

recommended sustainable practices

to protect environmental quality

Building

Inspection

Services/ Project

Impact

committee

members/ other

County

Departments as

applicable

Grant

Funding/

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; improve water

quality; improve air quality;

promote long term

economic prosperity

Continue hazardous material training

and Terrorist Response Training

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

Enterprise

Fund / Grant

Funding

Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

hazardous materials

incidents; preserve

environmental resources;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; assessing

vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance response for hazard

events.

Continue Terrorist Response

Training

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

General

Fund

Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents;

preserve environmental

resources; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to

man-made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events;

promote long-term

economic prosperity.

Continue coordinating Emergency

Operations Center activities related to

a hazard event, including holding

drills for EOC personnel.

Emergency

Preparedness

General

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance response for hazard

events; educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources;

promote long-term

economic prosperity

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 433

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue responding to hazard

emergencies

EMS, Fire

Departments,

Sheriff

Department,

Haz-Mat.

Coordinator,

Emergency

Preparedness

General

Fund

Enterprise

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance response for hazard

events; educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources;

preserve historic building

inventory; promote long-

term economic prosperity

Continue to require improved

construction practices for new Town-

owned critical facilities that are

sensitive to flood zone (e.g. avoiding

“A” and “V” zones where feasible)

and seismic considerations.

Capital Projects

General

Fund

Bond

Funding

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; reducing

vulnerability of

infrastructure and built-

environment to hazards;

minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage

Continue working to attain resources

and to provide training for maritime

firefighting through the Maritime

Incident

Response Team (MIRT).

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

Grant

Funding

Protecting the lives of

citizens from man-made

hazards; Establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private,

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

response for hazard events;

Minimize future hazardous

materials incidents;

minimize future terrorist

activity incidents; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

ES Maintain the National Weather

Service “StormReady” and

“TsunamiReady” Community

designations.

Emergency

Preparedness

General

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural hazards;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future tornado-related loss

of life; minimize future

flood damage; reduce

existing flood damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; reduce existing

flood damage

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 434

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue coordinating the Anti-

Terrorism Task Force (COBRA) of

specially trained police, fire and EMS

personnel to respond to terrorist acts.

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

Grant

Funding

Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents;

preserve environmental

resources; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to

man-made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events;

promote long-term

economic prosperity.

Continue sponsoring the Community

Emergency Response Training

(CERT) program

Emergency

Preparedness

Grant

Funding

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards, establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and

steps to reduce that

vulnerability; minimize

future terrorist activity

incidents

Maintain a web-based Emergency

Operations Center capability.

Emergency

Preparedness

General

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards, establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events;

preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity

Continue the drainage maintenance

and canal cleaning program.

Public Works

General

Fund

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

improve water quality;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 435

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue utility right of way

permitting, considering emergency

vehicle access and flood zone related

issues in permitting decisions

Public Works

General

Fund

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

Continue the elevation reference

mark inspection program

Public Works

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; Establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness for

hazards

Continue to provide design,

permitting, and construction services

for the drainage improvement

projects defined in Attachment VI-C

Public Works

Assistant

Administrator

for

Transportation

& Public Works

(Transportation

Sales Tax)

Grant

Funding

General

Fund

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

improve water quality;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

Continue the road repair/construction

program, considering needs during

evacuation and soil liquefaction

potential in prioritization decisions

Public Works

Assistant

Administrator

for

Transportation

& Public Works

(Transportation

Sales Tax)

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Enterprise

Funding

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

losses; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

promote long-term

economic prosperity

Design/elevate roadways being

constructed or reworked through the

½ cent sales tax program to minimize

flooding potential to the extent

feasible. Identify those roads

susceptible to flooding.

Assistant

Administrator

for

Transportation

& Public Works

(Transportation

Sales Tax)

Special

Revenue

Funding

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

losses; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

promote long-term

economic prosperity

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 436

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue to distribute a generator

safety brochure to interested

generator retail outlets, utility

companies and the general public

Building

Inspection

Services

Partner

donations/

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; minimize

future hurricane-related

losses

Continue to provide information

about the USGS stream gauge

program to the public

Building

Inspection

Services

Partner

donations/

Grant

funding

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; minimize future

flood damage; establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

response for hazard events

Provide hazard related information to

all residents of Charleston County

through the AT&T telephone book

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; improve

water quality

Continue providing hazard-related

literature/information to citizens at

County offices

Planning

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; minimize future

tornado-related loss of life;

minimize future hurricane

damage; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents

Mail an outreach project to

floodplain residents to those property

owners whose property is located in

the special flood hazard area.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; improve water

quality

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 437

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue providing speakers to civic

groups regarding hazard related

activities and environmental quality

topics. Update the Speaker’s Bureau

list as needed.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; improve

water quality; improve air

quality

Continue programs aimed towards

providing resources to local schools

and civic groups to enhance their

ability to educate students regarding

hazard events and hazard event

preparation. Provide educational

programs at schools on hazards or

environmental quality as

opportunities arise

Building

Inspection

Services

Project Impact

partners

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private,

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events;

improve water quality;

improve air quality

PI Continue participating in hazard-

related/product or environmental

protection-related expos or public

events

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private,

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events;

improve water quality;

improve air quality

Maintain the flood zone frequently

asked questions page on the

Charleston County web site to

provide information on protecting

against flood hazards to the public

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

educating citizens regarding

their vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability

Maintain the link to the Project

Impact internet page on the

Charleston County web site to relay

information on Project Impact events

and methods to reduce hazard-related

losses to the public.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

preparedness and recovery

for hazard events; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 438

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Maintain a web page with

information on environmental

resource protection /air and water

quality pollution-reduction strategies.

Promote carpooling, public

transportation and bicycle paths

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; Preserve

environmental resources;

improve water quality;

improve air quality

Continue educational efforts and

initiatives promoting energy

conservation. Promote LEED

construction practices.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; improve air

quality; preserve

environmental resources

Continue participating in the Project

Impact Program for Public

Information (PPI) to achieve

maximum public outreach.

Building

Inspection

Services/ Project

Impact

committee

members

General

Fund

Establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

preparedness and recovery

for hazard events; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability;

Maintain the Facebook pages for

Project Impact

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

Committee

members

Establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

preparedness and recovery

for hazard events; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability;

Preserve environmental

resources; improve water

quality; improve air quality

GIS Continue inter-departmental efforts to

share geographic digital information

and property specific construction-

related information

GIS

Building

Inspection

Services

Planning

Emergency

Services

General Fund

Grant

Funding

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private,

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events

Additional Recommended Projects may be added to this project list as the Project Impact/Disaster Resistant Communities committees

consider other projects and recommend these projects for implementation.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 439

STATUS REPORT FOR THE TOWN OF MEGGETT, SC

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in the Town of

Meggett for hazard mitigation during 2014-2015 and their status through April 2015

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is Natural and Beneficial

Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is Structural Projects Activities, and “PI” is Public

Information Activities, “GIS” is Geographic Information Systems Activities.)

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue enforcement of the

International series Building-related

and Fire codes and the floodplain

management regulations (including

the one foot freeboard, cumulative

substantial improvement clause,

and/or other provisions deemed

necessary to enhance Community

Rating System credits) to maintain

participation in the National Flood

Insurance Program and the

Community Rating System.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; protect the lives of

our citizens from natural

and man-made hazards

On-Going

PA,

Continue to expand the Community

Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) to

include all Fire Departments /

Districts in the County. Support the

CWPP by increasing public

awareness with the purpose of

improving the protection of all

structures

Building

Inspection

Services

Project Impact

Awendaw Fire

District

Countywide Fire

Departments /

Districts

General

Fund

Minimize future wildfire

damage; protect the lives of

our citizens from natural

and man-made hazards;

educating citizens regarding

steps to take to reduce

vulnerabilities; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; reduce

vulnerability of our

infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards

On-Going

Continue to provide coordination of

County stormwater management

through development and

implementation of a comprehensive

program. Enhance efforts at

improving water quality through

environmental educational activities

Planning

Public Works

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Enterprise

Fund

Grant

Funding

Improve water quality;

minimize future flood

damage; reduce existing

flood damage; educating

citizens regarding steps to

take to reduce

vulnerabilities; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; reduce

vulnerability of our

infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards

On-Going

PA Continue implementing the

stormwater master plan for

Charleston County and the applicable

regulations

Public Works

Building

Inspection

Services

Planning

Enterprise

Fund

Grant

Funding

Minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

hurricane damage; protect

the lives of our citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards

On-Going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 440

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue enforcement of zoning

regulations, including the low density

zoning provisions of the Zoning and

Land Development Regulations

Planning

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; preserve

environmental resources;

promote long-term

economic prosperity;

preserve open space;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

hurricane damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; protecting the lives

of our citizens from natural

and man-made hazards

On-Going

Conduct or co-sponsor training

workshops regarding the

International Building-related, flood,

and Fire Prevention Codes and

Regulations, and on sustainable

construction / landscaping practices,

if there is interest in these workshops

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund/self-

supporting

through

workshop

revenues

Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

natural hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability;

minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; minimize

hurricane damage; preserve

environmental resources

On-Going

PA,

PP,

PI,

Continue providing information to

citizens regarding propane tank

anchoring, hazard safe interior

rooms, boat anchoring and

maintenance, generator safety,

riparian buffer zones, hazard resistant

landscaping, and artifact protection,

among other issues

Building

Inspection

Services

Project Impact

Community

Partners

General

Fund/ Grant

Funding

Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

natural hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability;

minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damages; preserve

environmental resources

On-Going

Continue enforcing regulations

requiring new manufactured homes

brought into the Town to be

constructed to wind zone 2

requirements as required per State

law.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future hurricane

damages; protecting lives of

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards

On-Going

Continue prohibiting new

manufactured homes to be installed

in “V” flood zones and requiring

manufactured homes installed in “A”

flood zones to be on permanent

foundations.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; protecting lives of

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards.

On-Going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 441

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue demolishing structures

posing a threat to public safety,

considering location within the

special flood hazard area as a

prioritization factor

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Fudning

Reduce existing flood

damages; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

hurricane damage; minimize

future flood damage;

reducing vulnerability of

infrastructure to hazards

On-Going

Seek funding for retrofitting,

demolishing, or relocating

repetitively flooded properties, if

suitable candidates should be

identified. Utilize Charleston

County Repetitive Loss Area

Analysis for identifying suitable

candidates

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Reduce existing flood

damage; minimize future

flood damage; preserve

historic building inventory;

reducing vulnerability of

built-environment to hazards

On-Going

Continue distributing a brochure on

protecting boats from damages during

hurricanes to interested citizens

through expos, offices, marinas, and

boat dealers.

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens regarding

steps to take to reduce

hazard vulnerability;

minimize future hurricane

damage; encourage

recreational activities;

preserve environmental

resources, improve water

quality

On-Going

Continue distributing a brochure on

protecting and preserving historic

artifacts to interested citizens through

expos, government offices, etc.

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens regarding

steps to take to reduce

hazard vulnerability;

preserve historic building

inventory; minimize future

flood damage

On-Going

Seek funding for retrofitting critical

facilities or infrastructure to enhanced

hazard resistance in accordance with

the County of Charleston Facilities

Master Plan Update “Building

Utilization and Needs Survey” (2003)

or other applicable plans, if funding

sources become available

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Reduce vulnerability of

infrastructure to natural and

man- made hazards;

minimize future hurricane

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage; reduce

existing flood damage;

preserve historic building

inventory; promote long-

term economic prosperity

On-Going

Continue energy conservation

retrofitting of County-owned facilities

as resources are available.

Facilities

Management

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Improve air quality

On-Going

Continue enforcement of the tree

protection/landscaping ordinance

Planning

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities; improve water

quality; improve air quality

On-Going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 442

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue maintaining permanent

open space as parks.

Parks and

Recreation

Commission

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Special

Revenue

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

flood damages

On-Going

Continue encouraging the Greenbelt

Advisory Board to acquire

greenspace in the special flood

hazard area, to the extent feasible.

Building

Inspection

Services

Parks and

Recreation

Commission

Special

Revenue

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

flood damages; improve

water quality; improve air

quality

On-Going

NB Continue participating in “Build-

A- Dune” projects as funding

permits, and assist other

jurisdictions in participating in

this initiative upon request

Building

Inspection

Services

Public Works

Grant

Funding

Minimize future flood

damage; reduce existing

flood damage; preserve

environmental resources;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; minimize

future hurricane damage;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazard and

steps to reduce vulnerability;

establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

preparedness for hazard

events

2 On-Going

Continue to distribute literature to

citizens through government offices

and at expos.

Building

Inspection

Services

Partner

donations/

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

preserve environmental

resources; improve water

quality; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

preserve open space;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

hurricane damage; improve

water quality; improve air

quality

On-Going

Develop and implement projects to

reduce air and water pollution in

Charleston County under the Project

Impact partnership. Promote

conservation of energy resources

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

partners

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; improve water

quality; improve air quality

On-Going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 443

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Encourage cooperation between other

government entities, interested

businesses, and citizens regarding

recommended sustainable practices

to protect environmental quality

Building

Inspection

Services/ Project

Impact

committee

members/ other

County

Departments as

applicable

Grant

Funding/

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; improve water

quality; improve air quality;

promote long term

economic prosperity

On-Going

Continue hazardous material training

and Terrorist Response Training

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

Enterprise

Fund / Grant

Funding

Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

hazardous materials

incidents; preserve

environmental resources;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; assessing

vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance response for hazard

events.

On-Going

Continue Terrorist Response

Training

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

General

Fund

Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents;

preserve environmental

resources; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to

man-made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events;

promote long-term

economic prosperity.

On-Going

Continue coordinating Emergency

Operations Center activities related to

a hazard event, including holding

drills for EOC personnel.

Emergency

Preparedness

General

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance response for hazard

events; educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources;

promote long-term

economic prosperity

On-Going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 444

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue responding to hazard

emergencies

EMS, Fire

Departments,

Sheriff

Department,

Haz-Mat.

Coordinator,

Emergency

Preparedness

General

Fund

Enterprise

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance response for hazard

events; educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources;

preserve historic building

inventory; promote long-

term economic prosperity

On-Going

Continue to require improved

construction practices for new Town-

owned critical facilities that are

sensitive to flood zone (e.g. avoiding

“A” and “V” zones where feasible)

and seismic considerations.

Capital Projects

General

Fund

Bond

Funding

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; reducing

vulnerability of

infrastructure and built-

environment to hazards;

minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage

On-Going

Continue working to attain resources

and to provide training for maritime

firefighting through the Maritime

Incident

Response Team (MIRT).

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

Grant

Funding

Protecting the lives of

citizens from man-made

hazards; Establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private,

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

response for hazard events;

Minimize future hazardous

materials incidents;

minimize future terrorist

activity incidents; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

1 On-Going

ES Maintain the National Weather

Service “StormReady” and

“TsunamiReady” Community

designations.

Emergency

Preparedness

General

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural hazards;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future tornado-related loss

of life; minimize future

flood damage; reduce

existing flood damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; reduce existing

flood damage

1 On-Going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 445

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue coordinating the Anti-

Terrorism Task Force (COBRA) of

specially trained police, fire and EMS

personnel to respond to terrorist acts.

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

Grant

Funding

Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents;

preserve environmental

resources; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to

man-made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events;

promote long-term

economic prosperity.

On-Going

Continue sponsoring the Community

Emergency Response Training

(CERT) program

Emergency

Preparedness

Grant

Funding

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards, establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and

steps to reduce that

vulnerability; minimize

future terrorist activity

incidents

On-Going

Maintain a web-based Emergency

Operations Center capability.

Emergency

Preparedness

General

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards, establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events;

preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity

On-Going

Continue the drainage maintenance

and canal cleaning program.

Public Works

General

Fund

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

improve water quality;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

On-Going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 446

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue utility right of way

permitting, considering emergency

vehicle access and flood zone related

issues in permitting decisions

Public Works

General

Fund

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

On-Going

Continue the elevation reference

mark inspection program

Public Works

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; Establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness for

hazards

On-Going

Continue to provide design,

permitting, and construction services

for the drainage improvement

projects defined in Attachment VI-C

Public Works

Assistant

Administrator

for

Transportation

& Public Works

(Transportation

Sales Tax)

Grant

Funding

General

Fund

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

improve water quality;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

On-Going

Continue the road repair/construction

program, considering needs during

evacuation and soil liquefaction

potential in prioritization decisions

Public Works

Assistant

Administrator

for

Transportation

& Public Works

(Transportation

Sales Tax)

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Enterprise

Funding

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

losses; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

promote long-term

economic prosperity

On-Going

Design/elevate roadways being

constructed or reworked through the

½ cent sales tax program to minimize

flooding potential to the extent

feasible. Identify those roads

susceptible to flooding.

Assistant

Administrator

for

Transportation

& Public Works

(Transportation

Sales Tax)

Special

Revenue

Funding

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

losses; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

promote long-term

economic prosperity

On-Going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 447

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue to distribute a generator

safety brochure to interested

generator retail outlets, utility

companies and the general public

Building

Inspection

Services

Partner

donations/

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; minimize

future hurricane-related

losses

On-Going

Continue to provide information

about the USGS stream gauge

program to the public

Building

Inspection

Services

Partner

donations/

Grant

funding

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; minimize future

flood damage; establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

response for hazard events

On-Going

Provide hazard related information to

all residents of Charleston County

through the AT&T telephone book

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; improve

water quality

On-Going

Continue providing hazard-related

literature/information to citizens at

County offices

Planning

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; minimize future

tornado-related loss of life;

minimize future hurricane

damage; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents

On-Going

Mail an outreach project to

floodplain residents to those property

owners whose property is located in

the special flood hazard area.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; improve water

quality

On-Going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 448

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue providing speakers to civic

groups regarding hazard related

activities and environmental quality

topics. Update the Speaker’s Bureau

list as needed.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; improve

water quality; improve air

quality

On-Going

Continue programs aimed towards

providing resources to local schools

and civic groups to enhance their

ability to educate students regarding

hazard events and hazard event

preparation. Provide educational

programs at schools on hazards or

environmental quality as

opportunities arise

Building

Inspection

Services

Project Impact

partners

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private,

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events;

improve water quality;

improve air quality

On-Going

PI Continue participating in hazard-

related/product or environmental

protection-related expos or public

events

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private,

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events;

improve water quality;

improve air quality

2 On-Going

Maintain the flood zone frequently

asked questions page on the

Charleston County web site to

provide information on protecting

against flood hazards to the public

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

educating citizens regarding

their vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability

On-Going

Maintain the link to the Project

Impact internet page on the

Charleston County web site to relay

information on Project Impact events

and methods to reduce hazard-related

losses to the public.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

preparedness and recovery

for hazard events; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability

On-Going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 449

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Maintain a web page with

information on environmental

resource protection /air and water

quality pollution-reduction strategies.

Promote carpooling, public

transportation and bicycle paths

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; Preserve

environmental resources;

improve water quality;

improve air quality

On-Going

Continue educational efforts and

initiatives promoting energy

conservation. Promote LEED

construction practices.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; improve air

quality; preserve

environmental resources

On-Going

Continue participating in the Project

Impact Outreach Project Strategy for

the Community Rating System.

Participate in the Program for Public

Information (PPI)

Building

Inspection

Services/ Project

Impact

committee

members

General

Fund

Establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

preparedness and recovery

for hazard events; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability;

On-Going

Maintain the Facebook pages for

Project Impact

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

Committee

members

Establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

preparedness and recovery

for hazard events; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability;

Preserve environmental

resources; improve water

quality; improve air quality

On-Going

GIS Continue inter-departmental efforts to

share geographic digital information

and property specific construction-

related information

GIS

Building

Inspection

Services

Planning

Emergency

Services

General Fund

Grant

Funding

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private,

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events

2 On-Going

Additional Recommended Projects may be added to this project list as the Project Impact/Disaster Resistant Communities committees

consider other projects and recommend these projects for implementation.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 450

7.12 – Town of Mt. Pleasant

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 451

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 452

ACTION PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SC

Following are the proposed projects undertaken/ continued in the Town of Mount

Pleasant for hazard mitigation during 2015-2016

(Abbreviations for “TYPE” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is Natural and Beneficial

Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is Structural Projects Activities and “PI“ is Public

Information Activities, “GIS” is Geographic Information Systems Activities.)

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

highest,

lowest)

PA Continue to review and augment

Town activities to improve

Community Rating System ranking;

incorporate program changes from

the new CRS Coordinator’s Manual

into the Town’s activities

Building

Inspection

General Fund Continue to seek opportunities to

improve floodplain related activities;

ordinances; and programs to help

protect citizens from flood related

hazards

Continue enforcement of the State

mandated Building Codes, the

permissive codes as adopted by

Town Council, and the Town’s Flood

Damage Prevention Ordinance.

Building

Inspections/ Public

Services/ Fire

Department

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane damage;

protect the lives of our citizens from

natural and man-made hazards

Continue to enforce stormwater

management regulations.

Public Services/

Planning

Department

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage;

reduce existing flood damage;

improve water quality;

educating citizens regarding steps to

take to reduce vulnerabilities;

improve hazard resistance of

infrastructure; reduce vulnerability

of our infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards

Continue enforcement of zoning

regulations.

Planning

Department

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage;

preserve environmental resources;

promote long-term economic

prosperity; preserve open space;

encourage recreational activities;

minimize future hurricane damage;

minimize future earthquake damage;

protecting the lives of our citizens

from natural and man-made hazards

Conduct seminars, workshops, and

other outreach programs regarding

the State mandated Building Codes,

the Town’s Flood Damage

Prevention Ordinance, and hazard

mitigation strategies.

Building

Inspections

General Fund

Educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to natural hazards and

steps to reduce vulnerability;

minimize future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake damage;

improve hazard resistance of

infrastructure; minimize hurricane

damage

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 453

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

highest,

lowest)

PA Continue to review and evaluate

development practices such as LEED

and LID for incorporation into Town

Land Development and construction

standards, where feasible.

Planning

Department

Stormwater

Division

General

Funding

Special

Permit Funds

Grants

Minimize future flood damage;

preserve environmental resources;

promote long-term economic

prosperity; preserve open space;

encourage recreational activities;

minimize future hurricane damage;;

protecting the lives of our citizens

from natural and man-made hazards

Continue enforcing ordinance

requirements for the elevation and

anchoring of manufactured homes

Building

Inspections

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane damage;

protecting lives of citizens from

natural and man-made hazards.

Continue enforcing regulations

requiring new manufactured homes

brought into the Town to be

constructed to wind zone 2

requirements as required per State

law.

Building

Inspections

General Fund

Minimize future hurricane damages;

protecting lives of citizens from

natural and man-made hazards

Promote the use of voluntary

standards for single-family

residences to exceed minimum

building code requirements for wind

and seismic design.

Building

Inspections

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane damage;

preserve environmental resources;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability

PP Continue energy conservation

retrofitting of Town-owned facilities

and infrastructure as resources are

available.

All departments General Fund

Grant

Funding

Improve air quality 2

Promote standards for existing homes

to be retrofitted to exceed minimum

code and ordinance requirements.

Building

Inspections

General Fund

Reduce existing flood damage;

preserve environmental resources;

minimize future hurricane damages;

minimize future earthquake

damages; educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to hazards

and steps to reduce vulnerability

Continue providing information to

citizens regarding hazard safe interior

rooms

Building

Inspections

General Fund

Minimize future tornado-related loss

of life; Educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and steps

which may reduce vulnerability

Seek funding for retrofitting,

demolishing or relocating repetitively

flooded properties if suitable

candidates can be identified.

Public Services Grant

Funding

Reduce existing flood damage;

minimize future flood damage;

preserve historic building inventory;

reducing vulnerability of built-

environment to hazards

Continue demolishing structures

posing a threat to public safety,

considering location within the

special flood hazard area as a

prioritization factor.

Building Services

Grant

Funding

Reduce existing flood damages;

promote long-term economic

prosperity; encourage recreational

activities; minimize future hurricane

damage; minimize future flood

damage; reducing vulnerability of

infrastructure to hazards

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 454

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

highest,

lowest) PP

Distribute a brochure on protecting

boats from damages during

hurricanes to interested citizens

Public Services

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens regarding steps to

take to reduce hazard vulnerability;

minimize future hurricane damage;

encourage recreational activities

Distribute a brochure on protecting

and preserving historic artifacts to

interested citizens

Public Services

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens regarding steps to

take to reduce hazard vulnerability;

preserve historic building inventory;

minimize future flood damage

Seek funding for retrofitting critical

facilities to enhanced hazard

resistance, if funding sources become

available.

Planning

Department

Grant

Funding

Reduce vulnerability of

infrastructure to natural and man-

made hazards; minimize future

hurricane damage; minimize future

earthquake damage; reduce existing

flood damage; preserve historic

building inventory; promote long-

term economic prosperity

Continue enforcement of the tree

protection/landscaping ordinance

Planning

Department

General Fund

Preserve environmental resources;

promote long-term economic

prosperity; encourage recreational

activities

Continue maintaining permanent

open space as parks

Recreation

Department/

Public Services

Department

General Fund

Preserve environmental resources;

promote long-term economic

prosperity; encourage recreational

activities; minimize future flood

damages

Continue to distribute literature on

riparian buffer zones and hazard

resistant landscaping to citizens

through government offices.

Public Services

Partner

donations/

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage; preserve

environmental resources; improve

water quality; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure; preserve

open space; encourage recreational

activities; minimize future hurricane

damage

Continue hazardous material training.

Fire Department

General

Fund/ Grant

funding

Protecting lives of our citizens from

man-made hazards; minimize future

hazardous materials incidents;

preserve environmental resources;

improve hazard resistance of

infrastructure; assessing

vulnerability to man-made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between public, private

and non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events.

Continue to provide coordination of

local stormwater management

regulations, and seek funding sources

for NPDES permit required activities

Planning

Public Services

General Fund

Enterprise

Fund

Special

Revenue

Fund

Minimize future flood damage;

reduce existing flood damage;

improve water quality; educating

citizens regarding steps to take to

reduce vulnerabilities; improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure;

reduce vulnerability of our

infrastructure to natural and man-

made hazards

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 455

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

highest,

lowest)

PA/

Continue to develop and provide a

comprehensive stormwater

management outreach and

participation program to enhance

efforts at improving water quality

through environmental educational

activities.

Public Services General Fund

Special

revenue

(stormwater

Utility)

Minimize future flood damage;

reduce existing flood damage;

improve water quality; educating

citizens regarding steps to take to

reduce vulnerabilities; improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure;

reduce vulnerability of our

infrastructure to natural and man-

made hazards

PA/

SP,

GIS

Develop and implement Illicit

Discharge Detection Program to

eliminate pollutant discharges into

the storm drainage system. Includes

staff training and spill responses in

conjunction with NPDES program.

Public Services

Planning

Fire Department

Police Department

General Fund

Special

revenue

(stormwater

Utility)

Minimize environmental damages

caused by pollutant discharges;

improve responses to hazardous spill

events; improve and coordinate

enforcement activities

ES Continue to obtain specialty

equipment for HAZMAT and other

emergency response operations

Fire Department,

Police Department

Public Services

Department

Grant

funding/

General

Funds

Protecting lives of our citizens from

man-made hazards; minimize future

hazardous materials incidents;

preserve environmental resources;

improve hazard resistance of

infrastructure; assessing

vulnerability to man-made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between public, private

and non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events.

Continue Specialized rescue and fire

suppression training activities –

confined space, high angle, and

bridge rescue

Fire Department

General

Fund/ Grant

funding

Protecting lives of our citizens from

man-made hazards; minimize future

hazardous materials incidents;

preserve environmental resources;

improve hazard resistance of

infrastructure; assessing

vulnerability to man-made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between public, private

and non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events.

ES Obtain specialty equipment such as

breakers, power unit, a search cam,

diamond chain saw, cut off saw,

pump and associated equipment to

perform special rescues for building

collapses, trench rescues and other

specialty rescues associated with

earthquake and terrorism events

Fire Department General

Fund/ Grant

funding

Protecting lives of citizens from

man-made and natural hazard

events.

Continue Terrorist Response

Training

Police Department

General

Fund/ Grant

funds

Protecting lives of our citizens from

man-made hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents; preserve

environmental resources; improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing cooperative

relationships between public, private

and non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events; promote

long-term economic prosperity.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 456

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

highest,

lowest)

ES Continue to seek funding and

opportunities to provide safe shelter

for residents and Town staff

General

Government

Grant

Funding/

General Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from

natural and man-made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between public, private

and non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources; promote

long-term economic prosperity

ES Continue to improve hazard warning

tools for communication between

local government and residents

Police/ General

Government

Grant

funding/

General Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from

natural and man-made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between public, private

and non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources; promote

long-term economic prosperity

Continue coordinating Emergency

Operations Center activities in the

event of a hazard event

General

Government

General Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from

natural and man-made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between public, private

and non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources; promote

long-term economic prosperity

Continue responding to hazard

emergencies

All Departments

General Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from

natural and man-made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between public, private

and non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources; preserve

historic building inventory; promote

long-term economic prosperity

Evaluate existing Town-owned

facilities for hazard resistance and

retrofit facilities or incorporate needs

into new buildings if needed, where

feasible.

Building

Inspections

General

Fund/ Grant

Funding

Protecting lives of citizens from

natural and man-made hazards;

reducing vulnerability of

infrastructure and built-environment

to hazards; minimize future flood

damage; minimize future earthquake

damage; minimize future hurricane

damage

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 457

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

highest,

lowest) ES

Continue working to attain resources

and to provide training for maritime

firefighting through the Marine

Assistance Pact.

Fire Department

Grant

Funding/

General

Funds

Protecting the lives of citizens from

man-made hazards; Establishing

cooperative relationships between

the public, private, and non-profit

sectors to enhance preparedness and

response for hazard events;

Minimize future hazardous materials

incidents; minimize future terrorist

activity incidents; promote long-

term economic prosperity

Continue coordinating the Anti-

Terrorism Task Force of specially

trained police, fire and EMS

personnel to respond to terrorist acts.

To include USAR team development

and training.

Fire Department/

Police Department

Grant

Funding

Protecting lives of our citizens from

man-made hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents; preserve

environmental resources; improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing cooperative

relationships between public, private

and non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events; promote

long-term economic prosperity.

Promote the Community Emergency

Response Training (CERT) program

and coordinate response efforts with

local CERT members.

Emergency

Preparedness

Grant

Funding

Protecting lives of citizens from

natural and man-made hazards,

establishing cooperative

relationships between the public,

private and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and recovery

for hazard events; educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to hazards

and steps to reduce that

vulnerability; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents

Continue to develop and support

Asset Management program and

associated Capital Improvements

Project for road and drainage

infrastructure

Public Services/

Transportation

General

Fund,

Stormwater

Utility, Grant

Funding

Protect the lives of our citizens from

natural hazards through timely

infrastructure upgrade and life cycle

replacement programs; reduce

existing flood damage; minimize

future flood damage; improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure;

promote long-term economic

prosperity

Continue the drainage maintenance

and canal cleaning program

Public Services/

Stormwater

General Fund

Protect the lives of our citizens from

natural hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize future flood

damage; improve water quality;

improve hazard resistance of

infrastructure; promote long-term

economic prosperity

Continue utility right of way

permitting, considering emergency

vehicle access and flood zone and

water quality related issues in

permitting decisions

Planning

Department

General Fund

Protect the lives of our citizens from

natural and man-made hazards;

reduce existing flood damage;

minimize future flood damage;

protect water quality; improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure;

promote long-term economic

prosperity

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 458

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

highest,

lowest) SP

Continue to develop and update the

elevation reference mark inspection

program

Planning

Department

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage;

Establishing cooperative

relationships between public, private

and non-profit sectors to enhance

preparedness for hazards

Continue to provide design,

permitting, and construction services

for the drainage projects defined in

Attachment 6-C and identify new

projects as they arise

Public Services/

Stormwater

Grant

Funding/

General Fund

Protect the lives of our citizens from

natural hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize future flood

damage; improve water quality;

improve hazard resistance of

infrastructure; promote long-term

economic prosperity

Continue the road repair/construction

program and implement

Transportation Management Plan and

Programs

Planning

Department,

Transportation

Department

General Fund

Grant

Funding

Protect the lives of our citizens from

natural hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize future flood

damage; minimize future earthquake

losses; improve hazard resistance of

infrastructure; promote long-term

economic prosperity

Support and sponsor placement of

hurricane storm surge signs installed

through Project Impact.

Public Services

Partner

donations/

General Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from

natural hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize future flood

damage; minimize future hurricane

damage; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability to

natural hazards

Provide hazard related information to

all residents of Charleston County

through the AT&T telephone book,

billboards, and other outreach

methods

Charleston County

General Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from

natural hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize future flood

damage; minimize future hurricane

damage; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability to

natural hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability

Sponsor/ Support/ Promote Hazard

Awareness and Safety Awareness

Weeks with other area jurisdictions

and provide hazard-related

literature/information to include

man-made and natural hazards to

citizens at Town offices

Public Services

Department, Fire

Department, Police

Department,

Planning

Department, PIO

General Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from

natural hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability to

natural hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage; minimize

future earthquake damage; minimize

future tornado-related loss of life;

minimize future hurricane damage;

minimize future terrorist activity

incidents

Continue providing speakers to civic

groups regarding hazard related

activities. Update the Speaker’s

Bureau list as needed.

General

Government

General Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from

natural hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability to

natural hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability

ES Obtain and operate mobile command

units for disaster and other event use

Police Department General

Funds/ Grant

Funding

Protecting the lives of citizens from

natural hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize future flood

damage; minimize future hurricane

damage; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability to

natural hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 459

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

highest,

lowest)

ES Design and construct emergency

response training facility – Phases 2+

Fire Department Grant

Funding

Protecting the lives of citizens from

natural hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize future flood

damage; minimize future hurricane

damage; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability to

natural hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability

ES/

Continue ICS and NIMS training for

all responders.

All Departments Grant funding

General funds

Protecting the lives of citizens from

natural hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize future flood

damage; minimize future hurricane

damage; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability to

natural hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability

ES/

Supply all programs with necessary

tools/ educational materials/ training

outreach Participate in the Program

for Public Information (PPI) to

achieve maximum public outreach.

Police Department

Fire Department

Public Services

Grant funding

General funds

Protecting the lives of citizens from

natural hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize future flood

damage; minimize future hurricane

damage; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability to

natural hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability

PA Continue to update and modify

hurricane response plan for Town

area. Complete search and rescue

grid maps and data

Fire Department/

Public Services

Grant funding

General funds

Protecting the lives of citizens from

natural hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize future flood

damage; minimize future hurricane

damage; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability to

natural hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability

PP Develop damage assessment teams,

training program, and damage

assessment maps.

All departments General

Funds

Protecting the lives of citizens from

natural hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize future flood

damage; minimize future hurricane

damage; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability to

natural hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability

PP Update and revise Flood Insurance

Rate Maps (FIRM) with SCDNR

Building Services

Planning

Department

Grant funding

General funds

Protecting lives of our citizens from

man-made hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents; preserve

environmental resources; improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing cooperative

relationships between public, private

and non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events; promote

long-term economic prosperity.

PP Continue Flap gate inspection and

Cleaning Program

Public Services Stormwater

Funds

Protecting lives of our citizens from

man-made hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents; preserve

environmental resources; improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing cooperative

relationships between public, private

and non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events; promote

long-term economic prosperity.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 460

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

highest,

lowest)

PP Continue sandbag program for

residents

Public Services General

Funds

Protecting the lives of citizens from

natural hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize future flood

damage; minimize future hurricane

damage; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability to

natural hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability

PP Continue to incorporate

infrastructure data into a GIS system

to help analyze flood and other

hazard related issues for future

project planning.

Planning Grant funding

General funds

Protecting lives of our citizens from

man-made hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents; preserve

environmental resources; improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing cooperative

relationships between public, private

and non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events; promote

long-term economic prosperity.

PA Work to standardize flood damage

reporting system

Public Services Stormwater

Funds

General

Funds

Protecting lives of our citizens from

man-made hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents; preserve

environmental resources; improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing cooperative

relationships between public, private

and non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events; promote

long-term economic prosperity.

PI /

PP/

Continue storm drain marking

program with citizen participation

Public Services Grant funding

General funds

Protecting lives of our citizens from

man-made hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents; preserve

environmental resources; improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing cooperative

relationships between public, private

and non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events; promote

long-term economic prosperity.

PI,

Continue current outreach projects

for CRS and develop new outreach

projects based upon guidance in the

updated CRS Coordinator’s Manual.

Planning General funds Protecting lives of our citizens from

man-made hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents; preserve

environmental resources; improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing cooperative

relationships between public, private

and non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events; promote

long-term economic prosperity.

PI Continue development of WEB EOC

- hazard information outreach to

residents

All Departments Grant funding

General funds

Protecting the lives of citizens from

natural hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize future flood

damage; minimize future hurricane

damage; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability to

natural hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 461

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

highest,

lowest)

PI,

PP,

SP,

Continue to work with Charleston

County to support and, where

possible, directly participate, in the

EPA CARE grant and other available

programs

Public Service General

Funds,

Stormwater

Funds, Grant

Funds

Protecting lives of our citizens from

environmental hazards; preserve

environmental resources; improve

environmental impact of

infrastructure; establishing

cooperative relationships between

public, private and non-profit sectors

to enhance response to

environmental events; promote long-

term economic prosperity.

PI Develop and distribute a stormwater

newsletter to all residents to inform

them of projects and provide them

with flooding information

Public Services Stormwater

Funds

Protecting lives of our citizens from

man-made hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents; preserve

environmental resources; improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing cooperative

relationships between public, private

and non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events; promote

long-term economic prosperity.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 462

STATUS REPORT FOR THE TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SC

Following are the proposed projects undertaken/ continued in the Town of Mount

Pleasant for hazard mitigation during 2014-2015 and their status through April 2015

(Abbreviations for “TYPE” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is Natural and Beneficial

Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is Structural Projects Activities and “PI“ is Public

Information Activities, “GIS” is Geographic Information Systems Activities.)

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

highest,

lowest)

Status

PA Continue to review and augment Town

activities to improve Community

Rating System ranking; incorporate

program changes from the new CRS

Coordinator’s Manual into the Town’s

activities

Building Inspection General Fund Continue to seek opportunities to

improve floodplain related activities;

ordinances; and programs to help

protect citizens from flood related

hazards

1 On-

going

Continue enforcement of the State

mandated Building Codes, the

permissive codes as adopted by Town

Council, and the Town’s Flood Damage

Prevention Ordinance.

Building

Inspections/ Public

Services/ Fire

Department

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane damage;

protect the lives of our citizens from

natural and man-made hazards

On-

going

Continue to enforce stormwater

management regulations.

Public Services/

Planning

Department

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; reduce

existing flood damage; improve water

quality;

educating citizens regarding steps to

take to reduce vulnerabilities; improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure;

reduce vulnerability of our

infrastructure to natural and man-made

hazards

On-

going

Continue enforcement of zoning

regulations.

Planning

Department

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; preserve

environmental resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity; preserve

open space; encourage recreational

activities; minimize future hurricane

damage; minimize future earthquake

damage; protecting the lives of our

citizens from natural and man-made

hazards

On-

going

Conduct seminars, workshops, and

other outreach programs regarding the

State mandated Building Codes, the

Town’s Flood Damage Prevention

Ordinance, and hazard mitigation

strategies.

Building

Inspections

General Fund

Educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to natural hazards and

steps to reduce vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage; minimize future

earthquake damage; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure; minimize

hurricane damage

On-

going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 463

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

highest,

lowest)

Status

PA Continue to review and evaluate

development practices such as LEED

and LID for incorporation into Town

Land Development and construction

standards, where feasible.

Planning

Department

Stormwater

Division

General

Funding

Special Permit

Funds

Grants

Minimize future flood damage; preserve

environmental resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity; preserve

open space; encourage recreational

activities; minimize future hurricane

damage;; protecting the lives of our

citizens from natural and man-made

hazards

On-

going

Continue enforcing ordinance

requirements for the elevation and

anchoring of manufactured homes

Building

Inspections

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane damage;

protecting lives of citizens from natural

and man-made hazards.

On-

going

Continue enforcing regulations

requiring new manufactured homes

brought into the Town to be constructed

to wind zone 2 requirements as required

per State law.

Building

Inspections

General Fund

Minimize future hurricane damages;

protecting lives of citizens from natural

and man-made hazards

On-

going

Promote the use of voluntary standards

for single-family residences to exceed

minimum building code requirements

for wind and seismic design.

Building

Inspections

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane damage;

preserve environmental resources;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability

On-

going

PP Continue energy conservation

retrofitting of Town-owned facilities

and infrastructure as resources are

available.

All departments General Fund

Grant Funding

Improve air quality 2

On-

going

Promote standards for existing homes

to be retrofitted to exceed minimum

code and ordinance requirements.

Building

Inspections

General Fund

Reduce existing flood damage; preserve

environmental resources; minimize

future hurricane damages; minimize

future earthquake damages; educating

citizens regarding vulnerability to

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability

On-

going

Continue providing information to

citizens regarding hazard safe interior

rooms

Building

Inspections

General Fund

Minimize future tornado-related loss of

life; Educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and steps which

may reduce vulnerability

On-

going

Seek funding for retrofitting,

demolishing or relocating repetitively

flooded properties if suitable candidates

can be identified.

Public Services Grant Funding

Reduce existing flood damage;

minimize future flood damage; preserve

historic building inventory; reducing

vulnerability of built-environment to

hazards

On-

going

Continue demolishing structures posing

a threat to public safety, considering

location within the special flood hazard

area as a prioritization factor.

Building Services

Grant Funding

Reduce existing flood damages;

promote long-term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational activities;

minimize future hurricane damage;

minimize future flood damage; reducing

vulnerability of infrastructure to hazards

On-

going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 464

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

highest,

lowest)

Status

Distribute a brochure on protecting

boats from damages during hurricanes

to interested citizens

Public Services

Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding steps to

take to reduce hazard vulnerability;

minimize future hurricane damage;

encourage recreational activities

On-

going

Distribute a brochure on protecting and

preserving historic artifacts to

interested citizens

Public Services

Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding steps to

take to reduce hazard vulnerability;

preserve historic building inventory;

minimize future flood damage

On-

going

Seek funding for retrofitting critical

facilities to enhanced hazard resistance,

if funding sources become available.

Planning

Department

Grant Funding

Reduce vulnerability of infrastructure to

natural and man-made hazards;

minimize future hurricane damage;

minimize future earthquake damage;

reduce existing flood damage; preserve

historic building inventory; promote

long-term economic prosperity

On-

going

Continue enforcement of the tree

protection/landscaping ordinance

Planning

Department

General Fund

Preserve environmental resources;

promote long-term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational activities

On-

going

Continue maintaining permanent open

space as parks

Recreation

Department/ Public

Services

Department

General Fund

Preserve environmental resources;

promote long-term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational activities;

minimize future flood damages

On-

going

Continue to distribute literature on

riparian buffer zones and hazard

resistant landscaping to citizens through

government offices.

Public Services

Partner

donations/

Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability; minimize future

flood damage; preserve environmental

resources; improve water quality;

improve hazard resistance of

infrastructure; preserve open space;

encourage recreational activities;

minimize future hurricane damage

On-

going

Continue hazardous material training.

Fire Department

General Fund/

Grant funding

Protecting lives of our citizens from

man-made hazards; minimize future

hazardous materials incidents; preserve

environmental resources; improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing cooperative

relationships between public, private

and non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events.

On-

going

Continue to provide coordination of

local stormwater management

regulations, and seek funding sources

for NPDES permit required activities

Planning

Public Services

General Fund

Enterprise

Fund

Special

Revenue Fund

Minimize future flood damage; reduce

existing flood damage; improve water

quality; educating citizens regarding

steps to take to reduce vulnerabilities;

improve hazard resistance of

infrastructure; reduce vulnerability of

our infrastructure to natural and man-

made hazards

On-

going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 465

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

highest,

lowest)

Status

PA/

Continue to develop and provide a

comprehensive stormwater

management outreach and participation

program to enhance efforts at

improving water quality through

environmental educational activities.

Public Services General Fund

Special

revenue

(stormwater

Utility)

Minimize future flood damage; reduce

existing flood damage; improve water

quality; educating citizens regarding

steps to take to reduce vulnerabilities;

improve hazard resistance of

infrastructure; reduce vulnerability of

our infrastructure to natural and man-

made hazards

On-

going

PA/

SP,

GIS

Develop and implement Illicit

Discharge Detection Program to

eliminate pollutant discharges into the

storm drainage system. Includes staff

training and spill responses in

conjunction with NPDES program.

Public Services

Planning

Fire Department

Police Department

General Fund

Special

revenue

(stormwater

Utility)

Minimize environmental damages

caused by pollutant discharges; improve

responses to hazardous spill events;

improve and coordinate enforcement

activities

On-

going

ES Continue to obtain specialty equipment

for HAZMAT and other emergency

response operations

Fire Department,

Police Department

Public Services

Department

Grant

funding/

General Funds

Protecting lives of our citizens from

man-made hazards; minimize future

hazardous materials incidents; preserve

environmental resources; improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing cooperative

relationships between public, private

and non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events.

On-

going

Continue Specialized rescue and fire

suppression training activities –

confined space, high angle, and bridge

rescue

Fire Department

General Fund/

Grant funding

Protecting lives of our citizens from

man-made hazards; minimize future

hazardous materials incidents; preserve

environmental resources; improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing cooperative

relationships between public, private

and non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events.

On-

going

ES Obtain specialty equipment such as

breakers, power unit, a search cam,

diamond chain saw, cut off saw, pump

and associated equipment to perform

special rescues for building collapses,

trench rescues and other specialty

rescues associated with earthquake and

terrorism events

Fire Department General Fund/

Grant funding

Protecting lives of citizens from man-

made and natural hazard events.

On-

going

Continue Terrorist Response Training

Police Department

General Fund/

Grant funds

Protecting lives of our citizens from

man-made hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents; preserve

environmental resources; improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing cooperative

relationships between public, private

and non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events; promote

long-term economic prosperity.

On-

going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 466

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

highest,

lowest)

Status

ES Continue to seek funding and

opportunities to provide safe shelter for

residents and Town staff

General

Government

Grant

Funding/

General Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from natural

and man-made hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships between

public, private and non-profit sectors to

enhance response for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity

On-

going

ES Continue to improve hazard warning

tools for communication between local

government and residents

Police/ General

Government

Grant

funding/

General Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from natural

and man-made hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships between

public, private and non-profit sectors to

enhance response for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity

On-

going

Continue coordinating Emergency

Operations Center activities in the event

of a hazard event

General

Government

General Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from natural

and man-made hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships between

public, private and non-profit sectors to

enhance response for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity

On-

going

Continue responding to hazard

emergencies

All Departments

General Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from natural

and man-made hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships between

public, private and non-profit sectors to

enhance response for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources; preserve

historic building inventory; promote

long-term economic prosperity

On-

going

Evaluate existing Town-owned

facilities for hazard resistance and

retrofit facilities or incorporate needs

into new buildings if needed, where

feasible.

Building

Inspections

General Fund/

Grant Funding

Protecting lives of citizens from natural

and man-made hazards; reducing

vulnerability of infrastructure and built-

environment to hazards; minimize

future flood damage; minimize future

earthquake damage; minimize future

hurricane damage

On-

going

Continue working to attain resources

and to provide training for maritime

firefighting through the Marine

Assistance Pact.

Fire Department

Grant

Funding/

General Funds

Protecting the lives of citizens from

man-made hazards; Establishing

cooperative relationships between the

public, private, and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and response for

hazard events; Minimize future

hazardous materials incidents; minimize

future terrorist activity incidents;

promote long-term economic prosperity

On-

going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 467

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

highest,

lowest)

Status

Continue coordinating the Anti-

Terrorism Task Force of specially

trained police, fire and EMS personnel

to respond to terrorist acts. To include

USAR team development and training.

Fire Department/

Police Department

Grant Funding

Protecting lives of our citizens from

man-made hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents; preserve

environmental resources; improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing cooperative

relationships between public, private

and non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events; promote

long-term economic prosperity.

On-

going

Promote the Community Emergency

Response Training (CERT) program

and coordinate response efforts with

local CERT members.

Emergency

Preparedness

Grant Funding

Protecting lives of citizens from natural

and man-made hazards, establishing

cooperative relationships between the

public, private and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and recovery for

hazard events; educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to hazards and

steps to reduce that vulnerability;

minimize future terrorist activity

incidents

On-

going

Continue to develop and support Asset

Management program and associated

Capital Improvements Project for road

and drainage infrastructure

Public Services/

Transportation

General Fund,

Stormwater

Utility, Grant

Funding

Protect the lives of our citizens from

natural hazards through timely

infrastructure upgrade and life cycle

replacement programs; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize future flood

damage; improve hazard resistance of

infrastructure; promote long-term

economic prosperity

On-

going

Continue the drainage maintenance and

canal cleaning program

Public Services/

Stormwater

General Fund

Protect the lives of our citizens from

natural hazards; reduce existing flood

damage; minimize future flood damage;

improve water quality; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure; promote

long-term economic prosperity

On-

going

Continue utility right of way

permitting, considering emergency

vehicle access and flood zone and water

quality related issues in permitting

decisions

Planning

Department

General Fund

Protect the lives of our citizens from

natural and man-made hazards; reduce

existing flood damage; minimize future

flood damage; protect water quality;

improve hazard resistance of

infrastructure; promote long-term

economic prosperity

On-

going

Continue to develop and update the

elevation reference mark inspection

program

Planning

Department

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage;

Establishing cooperative relationships

between public, private and non-profit

sectors to enhance preparedness for

hazards

On-

going

Continue to provide design, permitting,

and construction services for the

drainage projects defined in Attachment

6-C and identify new projects as they

arise

Public Services/

Stormwater

Grant

Funding/

General Fund

Protect the lives of our citizens from

natural hazards; reduce existing flood

damage; minimize future flood damage;

improve water quality; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure; promote

long-term economic prosperity

On-

going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 468

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

highest,

lowest)

Status

Continue the road repair/construction

program and implement Transportation

Management Plan and Programs

Planning

Department,

Transportation

Department

General Fund

Grant Funding

Protect the lives of our citizens from

natural hazards; reduce existing flood

damage; minimize future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake losses;

improve hazard resistance of

infrastructure; promote long-term

economic prosperity

On-

going

Support and sponsor placement of

hurricane storm surge signs installed

through Project Impact.

Public Services

Partner

donations/

General Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from

natural hazards; reduce existing flood

damage; minimize future flood damage;

minimize future hurricane damage;

educating citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural hazards

On-

going

Provide hazard related information to

all residents of Charleston County

through the AT&T telephone book,

billboards, and other outreach methods

Charleston County

General Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from

natural hazards; reduce existing flood

damage; minimize future flood damage;

minimize future hurricane damage;

educating citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural hazards and

steps to take to reduce vulnerability

On-

going

Sponsor/ Support/ Promote Hazard

Awareness and Safety Awareness

Weeks with other area jurisdictions and

provide hazard-related

literature/information to include man-

made and natural hazards to citizens at

Town offices

Public Services

Department, Fire

Department, Police

Department,

Planning

Department, PIO

General Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from

natural hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to reduce

vulnerability; minimize future flood

damage; minimize future earthquake

damage; minimize future tornado-

related loss of life; minimize future

hurricane damage; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents

On-

going

Continue providing speakers to civic

groups regarding hazard related

activities. Update the Speaker’s Bureau

list as needed.

General

Government

General Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from

natural hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to reduce

vulnerability

On-

going

ES Obtain and operate mobile command

units for disaster and other event use

Police Department General

Funds/ Grant

Funding

Protecting the lives of citizens from

natural hazards; reduce existing flood

damage; minimize future flood damage;

minimize future hurricane damage;

educating citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural hazards and

steps to take to reduce vulnerability

On-

going

ES Design and construct emergency

response training facility – Phases 2+

Fire Department Grant Funding Protecting the lives of citizens from

natural hazards; reduce existing flood

damage; minimize future flood damage;

minimize future hurricane damage;

educating citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural hazards and

steps to take to reduce vulnerability

On-

going

ES/

Continue ICS and NIMS training for all

responders.

All Departments Grant funding

General funds

Protecting the lives of citizens from

natural hazards; reduce existing flood

damage; minimize future flood damage;

minimize future hurricane damage;

educating citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural hazards and

steps to take to reduce vulnerability

On-

going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 469

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

highest,

lowest)

Status

ES/

Supply all programs with necessary

tools/ educational materials/ training

outreach Participate in the Program for Public Information (PPI) see Section VI

– D for details.

Police Department

Fire Department

Public Services

Grant funding

General funds

Protecting the lives of citizens from

natural hazards; reduce existing flood

damage; minimize future flood damage;

minimize future hurricane damage;

educating citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural hazards and

steps to take to reduce vulnerability

On-

going

PA Continue to update and modify

hurricane response plan for Town area.

Complete search and rescue grid maps

and data

Fire Department/

Public Services

Grant funding

General funds

Protecting the lives of citizens from

natural hazards; reduce existing flood

damage; minimize future flood damage;

minimize future hurricane damage;

educating citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural hazards and

steps to take to reduce vulnerability

On-

going

PP Develop damage assessment teams,

training program, and damage

assessment maps.

All departments General Funds Protecting the lives of citizens from

natural hazards; reduce existing flood

damage; minimize future flood damage;

minimize future hurricane damage;

educating citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural hazards and

steps to take to reduce vulnerability

On-

going

PP Update and revise Flood Insurance Rate

Maps (FIRM) with SCDNR

Building Services

Planning

Department

Grant funding

General funds

Protecting lives of our citizens from

man-made hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents; preserve

environmental resources; improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing cooperative

relationships between public, private

and non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events; promote

long-term economic prosperity.

On-

going

PP Continue Flap gate inspection and

Cleaning Program

Public Services Stormwater

Funds

Protecting lives of our citizens from

man-made hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents; preserve

environmental resources; improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing cooperative

relationships between public, private

and non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events; promote

long-term economic prosperity.

On-

going

PP Continue sandbag program for residents Public Services General Funds Protecting the lives of citizens from

natural hazards; reduce existing flood

damage; minimize future flood damage;

minimize future hurricane damage;

educating citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural hazards and

steps to take to reduce vulnerability

On-

going

PP Continue to incorporate infrastructure

data into a GIS system to help analyze

flood and other hazard related issues for

future project planning.

Planning Grant funding

General funds

Protecting lives of our citizens from

man-made hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents; preserve

environmental resources; improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing cooperative

relationships between public, private

and non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events; promote

long-term economic prosperity.

On-

going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 470

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

highest,

lowest)

Status

PA Work to standardize flood damage

reporting system

Public Services Stormwater

Funds

General Funds

Protecting lives of our citizens from

man-made hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents; preserve

environmental resources; improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing cooperative

relationships between public, private

and non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events; promote

long-term economic prosperity.

On-

going

PI /

PP/

Continue storm drain marking program

with citizen participation

Public Services Grant funding

General funds

Protecting lives of our citizens from

man-made hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents; preserve

environmental resources; improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing cooperative

relationships between public, private

and non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events; promote

long-term economic prosperity.

On-

going

PI,

Continue current outreach projects for

CRS and develop new outreach projects

based upon guidance in the updated

CRS Coordinator’s Manual.

Planning General funds Protecting lives of our citizens from

man-made hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents; preserve

environmental resources; improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing cooperative

relationships between public, private

and non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events; promote

long-term economic prosperity.

On-

going

PI Continue development of WEB EOC -

hazard information outreach to

residents

All Departments Grant funding

General funds

Protecting the lives of citizens from

natural hazards; reduce existing flood

damage; minimize future flood damage;

minimize future hurricane damage;

educating citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural hazards and

steps to take to reduce vulnerability

On-

going

PI,

PP,

SP,

Continue to work with Charleston

County to support and, where possible,

directly participate, in the EPA CARE

grant and other available programs

Public Service General

Funds,

Stormwater

Funds, Grant

Funds

Protecting lives of our citizens from

environmental hazards; preserve

environmental resources; improve

environmental impact of infrastructure;

establishing cooperative relationships

between public, private and non-profit

sectors to enhance response to

environmental events; promote long-

term economic prosperity.

On-

going

PI Develop and distribute a stormwater

newsletter to all residents to inform

them of projects and provide them with

flooding information

Public Services Stormwater

Funds

Protecting lives of our citizens from

man-made hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents; preserve

environmental resources; improve

hazard resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing cooperative

relationships between public, private

and non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events; promote

long-term economic prosperity.

On-

going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 471

7.13 – City of North Charleston

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 472

ACTION PLAN FOR CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON, SC

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in The City of North

Charleston for hazard mitigation during 2015-2016

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is Natural and Beneficial

Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is Structural Projects Activities, and “PI” is Public

Information Activities, “GIS” is Geographic Information Systems Activities.)

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue enforcement of the International

series Building-related and Fire codes and

the floodplain management regulations

(including the one foot freeboard,

cumulative substantial improvement

clause, and/or other provisions deemed

necessary to enhance Community Rating

System credits) to maintain participation in

the National Flood Insurance Program and

the Community Rating System.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; protect the lives of our

citizens from natural and man-

made hazards

Continue to expand the Community

Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) to

include all fire departments/ districts in the

County.

Support the CWPP by increasing public

awareness with the purpose of improving

the protection of all structures

Charleston

County

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

Partners

Awendaw Fire

District

Countywide

Fire

Departments/

Districts

General

Fund

Minimize Future Wildfire

damage, protect the lives of

our citizens from natural

and man-made hazards,

educating citizens regarding

steps to take to reduce

vulnerabilities, improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure, reduce

vulnerabilities of our

infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards

Continue to provide coordination of

County storm water management through

development and implementation of a

comprehensive program. Enhance efforts

at improving water quality through

environmental educational activities.

North

Charleston

Planning

Department

North

Charleston

Public Works

Department

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Enterprise

Fund

Grant

Funding

Improve water quality;

minimize future flood damage;

reduce existing flood damage;

educating citizens regarding

steps to take to reduce

vulnerabilities; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

reduce vulnerability of our

infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards

Continue implementing the storm water

master plan for Charleston County and the

applicable regulations.

North

Charleston

Public Works

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

North

Charleston

Planning

Department

Enterprise

Fund

Grant

Funding

Minimize future flood damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; protect the lives of our

citizens from natural and man-

made hazards

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 473

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue enforcement of zoning

regulations, including the low density

zoning provisions of the Zoning and Land

Development Regulations.

North

Charleston

Planning

Department

General

Fund

Minimize future flood damage;

preserve environmental

resources; promote long-term

economic prosperity; preserve

open space; encourage

recreational activities;

minimize future hurricane

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage; protecting

the lives of our citizens from

natural and man-made hazards

Conduct or co-sponsor training workshops

regarding the International Building-

related, flood, and Fire Prevention Codes

and Regulations, and on sustainable

construction / landscaping practices, if

there is interest in these workshops

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund/self-

supporting

through

workshop

revenues

Educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to natural hazards

and steps to reduce

vulnerability; minimize future

flood damage; minimize future

earthquake damage; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; minimize

hurricane damage; preserve

environmental resources

Continue providing information to citizens

regarding propane tank anchoring

North

Charleston

Building

Inspections

Department

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to natural hazards

and steps to reduce

vulnerability; minimize future

flood damage; minimize future

earthquake damage; minimize

future hurricane damages;

preserve environmental

resources

Continue enforcing regulations requiring

new manufactured homes brought into

Charleston County to be constructed to

wind zone 2 requirements as required per

State law.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspections

Department

General

Fund

Minimize future hurricane

damages; protecting lives of

citizens from natural and man-

made hazards

Continue prohibiting new manufactured

homes to be installed in “V” flood zones

and requiring manufactured homes

installed in “A” flood zones to be on

permanent foundations.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; minimize future

hurricane damage; protecting

lives of citizens from natural

and man-made hazards.

Continue providing information to citizens

regarding hazard safe interior rooms

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future tornado-

related loss of life; Educating

citizens regarding vulnerability

to hazards and steps which may

reduce vulnerability

Continue demolishing structures posing a

threat to public safety, considering location

within the special flood hazard area as a

prioritization factor.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Reduce existing flood damages;

promote long-term economic

prosperity; encourage

recreational activities;

minimize future hurricane

damage; minimize future flood

damage; reducing vulnerability

of infrastructure to hazards

Seek funding for retrofitting, demolishing,

or relocating repetitively flooded

properties, if suitable candidates are

identified.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Reduce existing flood damage;

minimize future flood damage;

preserve historic building

inventory; reducing

vulnerability of built-

environment to hazards

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 474

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue distributing a brochure on

protecting boats from damages during

hurricanes to interested citizens through

expos, offices, marinas, and boat dealers.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens regarding

steps to take to reduce hazard

vulnerability; minimize future

hurricane damage; encourage

recreational activities; preserve

environmental resources,

improve water quality

Continue distributing a brochure on

protecting and preserving historic artifacts

to interested citizens through expos,

government offices, etc.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens regarding

steps to take to reduce hazard

vulnerability; preserve historic

building inventory; minimize

future flood damage

Seek funding for retrofitting critical

facilities or infrastructure to enhanced

hazard resistance in accordance with the

County of Charleston Facilities Master

Plan Update “Building Utilization and

Needs Survey” (2003) or other applicable

plans, if funding sources become available.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Reduce vulnerability of

infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards; minimize

future hurricane damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; reduce existing flood

damage; preserve historic

building inventory; promote

long-term economic prosperity

Continue energy conservation retrofitting

of County-owned facilities as resources are

available.

North

Charleston

Facilities

Management

Department

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Improve air quality 2

Continue enforcement of the tree

protection/landscaping ordinance

North

Charleston

Planning

Department

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-term

economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities; improve water

quality; improve air quality

Continue maintaining permanent open

space as parks and encouraging the

Greenbelt Advisory Board to acquire green

space in the special flood hazard area.

North

Charleston

Parks and

Recreation

Department

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-term

economic prosperity; encourage

recreational activities;

minimize future flood damages

Continue encouraging the Greenbelt

Advisory Board to acquire greenspace in

the special flood hazard area, to the extent

feasible.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

North

Charleston

Department of

Parks and

Recreation

Special

Revenue

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-term

economic prosperity; encourage

recreational activities;

minimize future flood damages;

improve water quality; improve

air quality

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 475

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue participating in “Build-A-Dune”

projects as funding permits, and assist

other jurisdictions in participating in this

initiative upon request

North

Charleston

Department of

Public Works

Grant

Funding

Minimize future flood damage;

reduce existing flood damage;

preserve environmental

resources; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

minimize future hurricane

damage; educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

hazard and steps to reduce

vulnerability; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to enhance

preparedness for hazard events

Continue to distribute literature on riparian

buffer zones and hazard resistant

landscaping to citizens through

government offices and at expos.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

Partner

donations/

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and

steps to reduce vulnerability;

minimize future flood damage;

preserve environmental

resources; improve water

quality; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

preserve open space; encourage

recreational activities;

minimize future hurricane

damage; improve water quality;

improve air quality

Continue working with scouts on the

Project Impact scout patch program

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

partners

Grant

Funding/

General

Fund

Educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and

steps to take to reduce that

vulnerability; establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private and

non-profit sectors to enhance

preparedness for hazard events;

reducing vulnerability to

infrastructure and built-

environment to hazard

Develop and implement projects to reduce

air and water pollution in Charleston

County under the Project Impact

partnership.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

Project Impact

partners

Grant

Funding

Preserve environmental

resources; improve water

quality; improve air quality

Encourage cooperation between county

departments, other government entities,

interested businesses, and citizens

regarding recommended sustainable

practices to protect environmental quality

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

committee

members/ other

County

Departments as

applicable

Grant

Funding

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; improve water

quality; improve air quality;

promote long term economic

prosperity

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 476

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue hazardous material training Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

Enterprise

Fund

Protecting lives of our citizens

from man-made hazards;

minimize future hazardous

materials incidents; preserve

environmental resources;

improve hazard resistance of

infrastructure; assessing

vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events.

Continue Terrorist Response Training Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

General

Fund

Protecting lives of our citizens

from man-made hazards;

minimize future terrorist

activity incidents; preserve

environmental resources;

improve hazard resistance of

infrastructure; assessing

vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events;

promote long-term economic

prosperity.

Continue coordinating Emergency

Operations Center activities related to a

hazard event, including holding drills for

EOC personnel.

Emergency

Preparedness

General

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from

natural and man-made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between public,

private and non-profit sectors to

enhance response for hazard

events; educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources;

promote long-term economic

prosperity

Continue responding to hazard

emergencies

EMS, Fire

Departments,

Sheriff

Department,

Haz. Mat.

Coordinator,

Emergency

Preparedness,

General

Fund

Enterprise

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from

natural and man-made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between public,

private and non-profit sectors to

enhance response for hazard

events; educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources;

preserve historic building

inventory; promote long-term

economic prosperity

Continue to require improved construction

practices for new County-owned critical

facilities that are sensitive to flood zone

(e.g. avoiding “A” and “V” flood zones

where feasible) and seismic considerations.

Capital

Projects

General

Fund

Bond

Funding

Protecting lives of citizens from

natural and man-made hazards;

reducing vulnerability of

infrastructure and built-

environment to hazards;

minimize future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; minimize future

hurricane damage

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 477

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue working to attain resources and

to provide training for maritime fire

fighting through the Maritime Incident

Response Team (MIRT).

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

Grant

Funding

Protecting the lives of citizens

from man-made hazards;

Establishing cooperative

relationships between the

public, private, and non-profit

sectors to enhance preparedness

and response for hazard events;

Minimize future hazardous

materials incidents; minimize

future terrorist activity

incidents; promote long-term

economic prosperity

Maintain the National Weather Service

“StormReady” and “TsunamiReady”

Community designations.

Emergency

Preparedness

General

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from

natural hazards; educating

citizens regarding vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability; minimize

future tornado-related loss of

life; minimize future flood

damage; reduce existing flood

damage; minimize future

hurricane damage; reduce

existing flood damage

Continue coordinating the Anti- Terrorism

Task Force (COBRA) of specially trained

police, fire and EMS personnel to respond

to terrorist acts.

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

Grant

Funding

Protecting lives of our citizens

from man-made hazards;

minimize future terrorist

activity incidents; preserve

environmental resources;

improve hazard resistance of

infrastructure; assessing

vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events;

promote long-term economic

prosperity.

Continue sponsoring the Community

Emergency Response Training (CERT)

program.

Emergency

Preparedness

Grant

Funding

Protecting lives of citizens from

natural and man-made hazards,

establishing cooperative

relationships between the

public, private and non-profit

sectors to enhance preparedness

and recovery for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and

steps to reduce that

vulnerability; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents

Maintain a web-based Emergency

Operations Center capability.

Emergency

Preparedness

General

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from

natural and man-made hazards,

establishing cooperative

relationships between the

public, private and non-profit

sectors to enhance preparedness

and recovery for hazard events;

preserve environmental

resources; promote long-term

economic prosperity

Update and improve North Charleston

Emergency Preparedness Department

North

Charleston

Emergency

Preparedness

General

Fund

Prepare and protect the lives of

citizens from natural hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between the

public, private, and non-profit

sectors to enhance preparedness

and recovery for hazard events

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 478

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

POD Activation Drill North

Charleston

Emergency

Preparedness

General

Fund

Prepare Emergency workers

and citizens for Recovery after

a disaster

NDIP Activation Drill North

Charleston

Emergency

Preparedness

And volunteer

organizations

General

Fund

Prepare Emergency workers

and citizens for Recovery after

a disaster

MEOC Activation Drill North

Charleston

Emergency

Preparedness

General

Fund

Educate and bring awareness to

the roles, functions and

responsibilities of those

assigned to each section

Participate in full scale County Emergency

Drill

North

Charleston

Emergency

Preparedness

General

Fund

Educate and bring awareness to

the roles, functions and

responsibilities for county wide

Emergency

Continue the drainage maintenance and

canal cleaning program

North

Charleston

Public Works

Department

General

Fund

Protect the lives of our citizens

from natural hazards; reduce

existing flood damage;

minimize future flood damage;

improve water quality; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; promote long-

term economic prosperity

Continue utility right of way permitting,

considering emergency vehicle access and

flood zone related issues in permitting

decisions

North

Charleston

Public Works

Department

General

Fund

Protect the lives of our citizens

from natural hazards; reduce

existing flood damage;

minimize future flood damage;

improve hazard resistance of

infrastructure; promote long-

term economic prosperity

Continue the elevation reference mark

inspection program

North

Charleston

Public Works

Department

General

Fund

Minimize future flood damage;

Establishing cooperative

relationships between public,

private and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness for

hazards

Continue to provide design, permitting, and

construction services for the drainage

improvement projects defined in

Attachment VI-C

North

Charleston

Public Works

Department

Deputy

Administrator

(Transportation

Sales Tax)

Grant

Funding

General

Fund

Protect the lives of our citizens

from natural hazards; reduce

existing flood damage;

minimize future flood damage;

improve water quality; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; promote long-

term economic prosperity

Continue the road repair/construction

program, considering needs during

evacuation and soil liquefaction potential

in prioritization decisions

North

Charleston

Public Works

Department

Deputy

Administrator

(Transportation

Sales Tax)

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Enterprise

Funding

Protect the lives of our citizens

from natural hazards; reduce

existing flood damage;

minimize future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

losses; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

promote long-term economic

prosperity

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 479

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Design/elevate roadways being constructed

or reworked through the ½ cent sales tax

program to minimize flooding potential to

the extent feasible. Identify those roads

susceptible to flooding.

Deputy

Administrator

(Transportation

Sales Tax)

Special

Revenue

Funding

Protect the lives of our citizens

from natural hazards; reduce

existing flood damage;

minimize future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

losses; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

promote long-term economic

prosperity

Continue to distribute a generator safety

brochure to interested generator retail

outlets, utility companies and the general

public

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

Partner

donations/

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

natural hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; minimize future

hurricane-related losses

Continue to provide information about the

USGS stream gauge program to the public

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

Partner

donations/

Grant

funding

Protecting the lives of citizens

from natural hazards; minimize

future flood damage;

establishing cooperative

relationships between the

public, private and non-profit

sectors to enhance preparedness

and response for hazard events

Provide hazard related information to all

residents of Charleston County through the

AT&T telephone book

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens

from natural hazards; reduce

existing flood damage;

minimize future flood damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability to

natural hazards and steps to

take to reduce vulnerability;

improve water quality

Continue providing hazard-related

literature/information to citizens at City of

North Charleston offices

North

Charleston

Planning

Department

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens

from natural hazards; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural hazards

and steps to take to reduce

vulnerability; minimize future

flood damage; minimize future

earthquake damage; minimize

future tornado-related loss of

life; minimize future hurricane

damage; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents

Mail an outreach project to floodplain

residents to those property owners whose

property is located in the special flood

hazard area.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens

from natural hazards; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural hazards

and steps to take to reduce

vulnerability; minimize future

flood damage; minimize future

hurricane damage; improve

water quality

Continue providing speakers to civic

groups regarding hazard related activities

and environmental quality topics. Update

the Speaker’s Bureau list as needed.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens

from natural hazards; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural hazards

and steps to take to reduce

vulnerability; improve water

quality; improve air quality

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 480

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue programs aimed towards

providing resources to local schools to

enhance their ability to educate students

regarding hazard events and hazard event

preparation. Provide educational programs

at schools on hazards or environmental

quality as opportunities arise.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

partners

Grant

Funding/

Project

Impact

resources

Protecting the lives of citizens

from natural hazards; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural hazards

and steps to take to reduce

vulnerability; establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private, and

non-profit sectors to enhance

preparedness and recovery for

hazard events; reducing future

flood damage, reducing

vulnerability of infrastructure

and built environment to

natural and man-made hazards;

improve water quality; improve

air quality

Continue participating in hazard-

related/product or environmental

protection-related expos or public events

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens

from natural hazards; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural hazards

and steps to take to reduce

vulnerability; establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private, and

non-profit sectors to enhance

preparedness and recovery for

hazard events; improve water

quality; improve air quality

Created a Flood Plain Management page

available through the City of North

Charleston website.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Educating citizens regarding

the purpose of floodplain

management, flood

protection/insurance/CRS,

flood and storm preparedness

Maintain the flood zone frequently asked

questions page on the City of North

Charleston web site to provide information

on protecting against flood hazards to the

public.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Educating citizens regarding

their vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability

Maintain the Project Impact internet page

on the Charleston County web site to relay

information on Project Impact events and

methods to reduce hazard-related losses to

the public.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Establishing cooperative

relationships between public,

private and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

their vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability

Maintain a web page with information on

environmental resource protection /air and

water quality pollution-reduction

strategies, as well has flood hazard, storm

preparedness

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens regarding

their vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability; Preserve

environmental resources;

improve water quality; improve

air quality

Continue educational efforts and initiatives

promoting energy conservation.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens regarding

their vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability; improve

air quality; preserve

environmental resources

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 481

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue participating in the Project

Impact Program for Public Information

(PPI) to achieve maximum public outreach.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

committee

members

General

Fund

Establishing cooperative

relationships between public,

private and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

their vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability

Maintain the Facebook pages for Project

Impact

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

committee

members

Establishing cooperative

relationships between public,

private and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

their vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability; Preserve

environmental resources;

improve water quality; improve

air quality

GIS

Continue inter-departmental efforts to

share geographic digital information and

property specific construction-related

information

North

Charleston

GIS

Department

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

North

Charleston

Planning

Department

Emergency

Services

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Protecting the lives of citizens

from natural hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between the

public, private, and non-profit

sectors to enhance preparedness

and recovery for hazard events

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 482

STATUS REPORT FOR CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON, SC

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in The City of North

Charleston for hazard mitigation during 2014-2015 and their status through April 2015

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is Natural and Beneficial

Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is Structural Projects Activities, and “PI” is Public

Information Activities, “GIS” is Geographic Information Systems Activities.)

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue enforcement of the

International series Building-

related and Fire codes and the

floodplain management regulations

(including the one foot freeboard,

cumulative substantial

improvement clause, and/or other

provisions deemed necessary to

enhance Community Rating

System credits) to maintain

participation in the National Flood

Insurance Program and the

Community Rating System.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; protect the lives of

our citizens from natural

and man-made hazards

On going

Continue to expand the Community

Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)

to include all fire departments/

districts in the County.

Support the CWPP by increasing

public

awareness with the purpose of

improving

the protection of all structures

Charleston

County

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

Partners

Awendaw Fire

District

Countywide

Fire

Departments/

Districts

General

Fund

Minimize Future Wildfire

damage, protect the lives of

our citizens from natural

and man-made hazards,

educating citizens regarding

steps to take to reduce

vulnerabilities, improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure, reduce

vulnerabilities of our

infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards

On going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 483

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue to provide coordination

of County storm water

management through development

and implementation of a

comprehensive program. Enhance

efforts at improving water quality

through environmental educational

activities.

North

Charleston

Planning

Department

North

Charleston

Public Works

Department

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Enterprise

Fund

Grant

Funding

Improve water quality;

minimize future flood

damage; reduce existing

flood damage; educating

citizens regarding steps to

take to reduce

vulnerabilities; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; reduce

vulnerability of our

infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards

Building Inspection:

On going

Planning:

This activity is on-going.

Development guidelines

are implemented by the

CONC with on-going

education through

participation in Carolina

Clear and the Ashley

Cooper Stormwater

Education Consortium.

Additionally, site plan

reviews are conducted by

the Planning and Zoning

Dept. to ensure all

applicable zoning

requirements have been

meet prior to granted

zoning approval which

includes confirmation that

SC Stormwater

Management and Sediment

Reduction regulations

approval has been granted

by Public Works (per

Section 7-2.2 Zoning

Regulations).

Continue implementing the storm

water master plan for Charleston

County and the applicable

regulations.

North

Charleston

Public Works

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

North

Charleston

Planning

Department

Enterprise

Fund

Grant

Funding

Minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

hurricane damage; protect

the lives of our citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards

This activity is on-going.

Prior to receiving zoning

approval, the Planning and

Zoning Dept. staff

coordinates with Public

Works to ensure SC

Stormwater Management

and Sediment Regulations

have been approved by

Public Works (per Section

7.2.2 Zoning Regulations).

Additionally, with the

exception of Dorchester

Corridor I and the Ashley

River Scenic District areas,

there is a 50 ft. riparian

wetland buffer (Section 6-

17).

Continue enforcement of zoning

regulations, including the low

density zoning provisions of the

Zoning and Land Development

Regulations.

North

Charleston

Planning

Department

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; preserve

environmental resources;

promote long-term

economic prosperity;

preserve open space;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

hurricane damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; protecting the

lives of our citizens from

natural and man-made

hazards

This activity is on-going.

Planning and Zoning staff

reviews are completed to

ensure open space,

building setbacks, etc. are

completed in keeping with

the Zoning Regulations

(per Section 6 of the

Zoning Regulations). The

Building Dept. ensures

buildings are constructed at

the proper elevation.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 484

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Conduct or co-sponsor training

workshops regarding the

International Building-related,

flood, and Fire Prevention Codes

and Regulations, and on sustainable

construction / landscaping

practices, if there is interest in

these workshops

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund/self-

supporting

through

workshop

revenues

Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

natural hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability;

minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; minimize

hurricane damage; preserve

environmental resources

Seminar and or Training

on existing Building Codes

Continue providing information to

citizens regarding propane tank

anchoring

North

Charleston

Building

Inspections

Department

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

natural hazards and steps to

reduce vulnerability;

minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damages; preserve

environmental resources

Information is provided to

property owners when new

installations are completed

Continue enforcing regulations

requiring new manufactured homes

brought into Charleston County to

be constructed to wind zone 2

requirements as required per State

law.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspections

Department

General

Fund

Minimize future hurricane

damages; protecting lives

of citizens from natural and

man-made hazards

On going

Continue prohibiting new

manufactured homes to be installed

in “V” flood zones and requiring

manufactured homes installed in

“A” flood zones to be on

permanent foundations.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; protecting lives of

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards.

On going

Continue providing information to

citizens regarding hazard safe

interior rooms

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future tornado-

related loss of life;

Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

hazards and steps which

may reduce vulnerability

On going

Continue demolishing structures

posing a threat to public safety,

considering location within the

special flood hazard area as a

prioritization factor.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Reduce existing flood

damages; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

hurricane damage;

minimize future flood

damage; reducing

vulnerability of

infrastructure to hazards

On going

Seek funding for retrofitting,

demolishing, or relocating

repetitively flooded properties, if

suitable candidates are identified.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Reduce existing flood

damage; minimize future

flood damage; preserve

historic building inventory;

reducing vulnerability of

built-environment to

hazards

On going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 485

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue distributing a brochure on

protecting boats from damages

during hurricanes to interested

citizens through expos, offices,

marinas, and boat dealers.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens

regarding steps to take to

reduce hazard vulnerability;

minimize future hurricane

damage; encourage

recreational activities;

preserve environmental

resources, improve water

quality

On going

Continue distributing a brochure on

protecting and preserving historic

artifacts to interested citizens

through expos, government offices,

etc.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens

regarding steps to take to

reduce hazard vulnerability;

preserve historic building

inventory; minimize future

flood damage

On going

Seek funding for retrofitting critical

facilities or infrastructure to

enhanced hazard resistance in

accordance with the County of

Charleston Facilities Master Plan

Update “Building Utilization and

Needs Survey” (2003) or other

applicable plans, if funding sources

become available.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Reduce vulnerability of

infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards;

minimize future hurricane

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage; reduce

existing flood damage;

preserve historic building

inventory; promote long-

term economic prosperity

No longer funded

Continue energy conservation

retrofitting of County-owned

facilities as resources are available.

North

Charleston

Facilities

Management

Department

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Improve air quality 2

On going

Continue enforcement of the tree

protection/landscaping ordinance

North

Charleston

Planning

Department

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities; improve water

quality; improve air quality

This activity is on-going.

The Planning and Zoning

Dept. ensures

developments are reviewed

and approved to in keeping

with the City’s Tree

Protection Ordinance,

(Section 6-16 Zoning

Regulations) along with

the installation of required

landscape/buffer (per the

City’s Zoning Ordinance

(Sections 5-11, 5-12, 5-13,

5-14, 6-12, etc.)

Continue maintaining permanent

open space as parks and

encouraging the Greenbelt

Advisory Board to acquire green

space in the special flood hazard

area.

North

Charleston

Parks and

Recreation

Department

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

flood damages

On going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 486

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue encouraging the

Greenbelt Advisory Board to

acquire greenspace in the special

flood hazard area, to the extent

feasible.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

North

Charleston

Department of

Parks and

Recreation

Special

Revenue

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

flood damages; improve

water quality; improve air

quality

On going

Continue participating in “Build-A-

Dune” projects as funding permits,

and assist other jurisdictions in

participating in this initiative upon

request

North

Charleston

Department of

Public Works

Grant

Funding

Minimize future flood

damage; reduce existing

flood damage; preserve

environmental resources;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; minimize

future hurricane damage;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazard and

steps to reduce

vulnerability; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness for

hazard events

CONC supports activity

through participation in

Carolina Clear and the

Ashley Cooper Stormwater

Education Consortium. No

locations for “Build-A-

Dune” opportunities within

the CONC.

Continue to distribute literature on

riparian buffer zones and hazard

resistant landscaping to citizens

through government offices and at

expos.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

Partner

donations/

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

preserve environmental

resources; improve water

quality; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

preserve open space;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

hurricane damage; improve

water quality; improve air

quality

On going

Continue working with scouts on

the Project Impact scout patch

program

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

partners

Grant

Funding

General

Fund

Educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

hazards and steps to take to

reduce that vulnerability;

establishing cooperative

relationships between the

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

preparedness for hazard

events; reducing

vulnerability to

infrastructure and built-

environment to hazard

Program is being

developed by Public

Information officer for the

web.

On going

Develop and implement projects to

reduce air and water pollution in

Charleston County under the

Project Impact partnership.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

Project Impact

partners

Grant

Funding

Preserve environmental

resources; improve water

quality; improve air quality

Program is being

developed by Public

Information officer for the

web.

On going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 487

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Encourage cooperation between

county departments, other

government entities, interested

businesses, and citizens regarding

recommended sustainable practices

to protect environmental quality

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

committee

members/ other

County

Departments as

applicable

Grant

Funding

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; improve water

quality; improve air quality;

promote long term

economic prosperity

On going

Continue hazardous material

training

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

Enterprise

Fund

Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

hazardous materials

incidents; preserve

environmental resources;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; assessing

vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance response for

hazard events.

On Going:

The North Charleston Fire

Department responded to

204 Hazard Material

related calls last year. We

continue to train with

State, Federal and local

agencies to further our

relationships and training

opportunities.

Continue Terrorist Response

Training

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

General

Fund

Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents;

preserve environmental

resources; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to

man-made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events;

promote long-term

economic prosperity.

On Going:

The North Charleston Fire

Department has a hazmat

coordinator on staff that

continues training our

Hazmat Technicians. The

NCFD has partnered with

all high target hazmat

facilities to perform on site

training as well as response

to neighboring facilities.

Continue coordinating Emergency

Operations Center activities related

to a hazard event, including

holding drills for EOC personnel.

Emergency

Preparedness

General

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance response for

hazard events; educating

citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and

steps to reduce

vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources;

promote long-term

economic prosperity

This “activity” is ongoing:

The CONC participated in

a State-Wide Drill on June

3 rd

. Our backup MEOC

with Life Safety,

Incident Stabilization and

Property protection was

promoted.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 488

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue responding to hazard

emergencies

EMS, Fire

Departments,

Sheriff

Department,

Haz. Mat.

Coordinator,

Emergency

Preparedness,

General

Fund

Enterprise

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance response for

hazard events; educating

citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and

steps to reduce

vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources;

preserve historic building

inventory; promote long-

term economic prosperity

This “activity” is ongoing:

The CONC continues to

respond to hazards, while

communicating an overall

awareness with Monthly

Newsletters in attempt to

educate, preserve and

reduce vulnerability.

Continue to require improved

construction practices for new

County-owned critical facilities

that are sensitive to flood zone (e.g.

avoiding “A” and “V” flood zones

where feasible) and seismic

considerations.

Capital Projects

General

Fund

Bond

Funding

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; reducing

vulnerability of

infrastructure and built-

environment to hazards;

minimize future flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage

Ongoing

Continue working to attain

resources and to provide training

for maritime fire fighting through

the Maritime Incident

Response Team (MIRT).

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

Grant

Funding

Protecting the lives of

citizens from man-made

hazards; Establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private,

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

response for hazard events;

Minimize future hazardous

materials incidents;

minimize future terrorist

activity incidents; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

On Going:

The North Charleston Fire

Department responded to

210 marine incidents in the

last 2 years and during

these incidents assisted

multiple agencies State and

Federal with multiple type

incidents ranging from

dive sweeps for IED’s, to

fuel spills, Rad Nuc

sweeps and Marine Fires.

The NCFD has a great

relationship with the state

and federal agencies and

stays involved with all

marine training offered.

Maintain the National Weather

Service “StormReady” and

“TsunamiReady” Community

designations.

Emergency

Preparedness

General

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural hazards;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future tornado-related loss

of life; minimize future

flood damage; reduce

existing flood damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; reduce existing

flood damage

This “activity” is ongoing:

The CONC updated its

website with a focus on

“StormReady” in attempt

to educate our citizens and

minimize damage.

CONC’s GIS is training

with tornado software with

a focus on preparedness

and steps for a quicker

recovery

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 489

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue coordinating the Anti-

Terrorism Task Force (COBRA) of

specially trained police, fire and

EMS personnel to respond to

terrorist acts.

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator

Grant

Funding

Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents;

preserve environmental

resources; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

assessing vulnerability to

man-made hazards;

establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events;

promote long-term

economic prosperity.

On Going:

The North Charleston Fire

Department is involved

with the counties Weapons

of Mass Destruction Team

(WMD), Marine Incident

Response Team (MIRT)

and the Metro Marine Unit

(MMU). The MMU is a

NASBLA accredited unit

and brings multiple

avenues of training to the

county. The County also

offers Technical Training

to the team members of the

MIRT and WMD teams.

Continue sponsoring the

Community Emergency Response

Training (CERT) program.

Emergency

Preparedness

Grant

Funding

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards, establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and

steps to reduce that

vulnerability; minimize

future terrorist activity

incidents

This “activity” is ongoing:

The CONC supports

several CERT members

within the CONC with

their continued relationship

with emergency

preparedness.

Maintain a web-based Emergency

Operations Center capability.

Emergency

Preparedness

General

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards, establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events;

preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity

This “activity” is ongoing:

The CONC participated in

a State-Wide Drill on June

3 rd

. Our backup MEOC

was used with web-based

capability during this

exercise with Life Safety,

Incident Stabilization and

Property protection was

promoted.

Continue the drainage maintenance

and canal cleaning program

North

Charleston

Public Works

Department

General

Fund

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

improve water quality;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

This activity is on-going.

The CONC continues to

provide drainage and canal

maintenance in its rights-

of-way and easements.

Continue utility right of way

permitting, considering emergency

vehicle access and flood zone

related issues in permitting

decisions

North

Charleston

Public Works

Department

General

Fund

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

This activity is on-going.

The CONC continues to

review and issue

Encroachment permits.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 490

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue the elevation reference

mark inspection program

North

Charleston

Public Works

Department

General

Fund

Minimize future flood

damage; Establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness for

hazards

**Not sure this is a CONC

function?

Continue to provide design,

permitting, and construction

services for the drainage

improvement projects defined in

Attachment VI-C

North

Charleston

Public Works

Department

Deputy

Administrator

(Transportation

Sales Tax)

Grant

Funding

General

Fund

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

improve water quality;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; promote

long-term economic

prosperity

This activity is on-going.

The CONC continues to

implement drainage

improvement projects.

(Need to see Attachment

VI-C)

Continue the road

repair/construction program,

considering needs during

evacuation and soil liquefaction

potential in prioritization decisions

North

Charleston

Public Works

Department

Deputy

Administrator

(Transportation

Sales Tax)

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Enterprise

Funding

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

losses; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

promote long-term

economic prosperity

On going

Design/elevate roadways being

constructed or reworked through

the ½ cent sales tax program to

minimize flooding potential to the

extent feasible. Identify those roads

susceptible to flooding.

Deputy

Administrator

(Transportation

Sales Tax)

Special

Revenue

Funding

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

losses; improve hazard

resistance of infrastructure;

promote long-term

economic prosperity

N/A

Continue to distribute a generator

safety brochure to interested

generator retail outlets, utility

companies and the general public

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

Partner

donations/

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; minimize

future hurricane-related

losses

On going

Continue to provide information

about the USGS stream gauge

program to the public

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

Partner

donations/

Grant

funding

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; minimize future

flood damage; establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

response for hazard events

On going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 491

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Provide hazard related information

to all residents of Charleston

County through the AT&T

telephone book

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; reduce existing

flood damage; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; improve

water quality

On going

Continue providing hazard-related

literature/information to citizens at

City of North Charleston offices

North

Charleston

Planning

Department

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; minimize future

tornado-related loss of life;

minimize future hurricane

damage; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents

This is an ongoing activity.

Various types of Federal

Alliance for Safe Homes

(FLASH) card literature

pertaining to lighting,

earthquake, solid waste,

hail storm, power outage,

etc. are provided by the

Building Department in the

One-Stop Area.

Additionally, the Planning

and Zoning Dept., has

created a FEMA brochure,

which is currently under

review for public

distribution. Staff also

attends EPA workshops

and provide comments to

developers concerning

possible environmental

impacts on nearby

communities.

Mail an outreach project to

floodplain residents to those

property owners whose property is

located in the special flood hazard

area.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; minimize

future flood damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; improve water

quality

Working with Smart Vent

to mail letter

Continue providing speakers to

civic groups regarding hazard

related activities and environmental

quality topics. Update the

Speaker’s Bureau list as needed.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; improve

water quality; improve air

quality

On going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 492

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue programs aimed towards

providing resources to local

schools to enhance their ability to

educate students regarding hazard

events and hazard event

preparation. Provide educational

programs at schools on hazards or

environmental quality as

opportunities arise.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

partners

Grant

Funding/

Project

Impact

resources

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private,

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events;

reducing future flood

damage, reducing

vulnerability of

infrastructure and built

environment to natural and

man-made hazards;

improve water quality;

improve air quality

Program is being

developed by Public

Information officer for the

web.

On going

Continue participating in hazard-

related/product or environmental

protection-related expos or public

events

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private,

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events;

improve water quality;

improve air quality

On going

Created a Flood Plain Management

page available through the City of

North Charleston website.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Educating citizens

regarding the purpose of

floodplain management,

flood

protection/insurance/CRS,

flood and storm

preparedness

Development Stage

Maintain the flood zone frequently

asked questions page on the City of

North Charleston web site to

provide information on protecting

against flood hazards to the public.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability

Development Stage

Maintain the Project Impact

internet page on the Charleston

County web site to relay

information on Project Impact

events and methods to reduce

hazard-related losses to the public.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

preparedness and recovery

for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

their vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability

Program is being

developed by Public

Information officer for the

web.

On going

Maintain a web page with

information on environmental

resource protection /air and water

quality pollution-reduction

strategies, as well has flood hazard,

storm preparedness

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; Preserve

environmental resources;

improve water quality;

improve air quality

Development Stage

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 493

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue educational efforts and

initiatives promoting energy

conservation.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability

to natural hazards and steps

to take to reduce

vulnerability; improve air

quality; preserve

environmental resources

On going

Continue participating in the

Project Impact Outreach Project

Strategy for the Community Rating

System.

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

committee

members

General

Fund

Establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

preparedness and recovery

for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

their vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability;

Program is being

developed by Public

Information officer for the

web.

On going

Maintain the Facebook pages for

Project Impact

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

committee

members

Establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

preparedness and recovery

for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

their vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability;

Preserve environmental

resources; improve water

quality; improve air quality

Program is being

developed by Public

Information officer for the

web.

On going

GIS

Continue inter-departmental efforts

to share geographic digital

information and property specific

construction-related information

North

Charleston

GIS

Department

North

Charleston

Building

Inspection

Services

North

Charleston

Planning

Department

Emergency

Services

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Protecting the lives of

citizens from natural

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between the public, private,

and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events

This “activity” is ongoing:

The CONC GIS Dept. is

probably one of the most

engaged participants in

expanding its role with

emergency preparedness.

GIS works closely with

and in support of all

members of Damage

Assessment with training

and installing new software

to the DA team’s tablets.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 494

7.14 – Town of Ravenel

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 495

ACTION PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF RAVENEL, SC

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in the Town of

Ravenel for hazard mitigation during 2015-2016

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is Natural and Beneficial

Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is Structural Projects Activities, and “PI” is Public

Information Activities, “GIS” is Geographic Information Systems Activities.) Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1highest,

4 lowest)

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protect the lives of our citizens from natural and man- made hazards

PA, PI

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact Partners Awendaw Fire District Countywide Fire Departments / Districts Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Minimize future wildfire damage; protect the lives of our citizens from natural and man- made hazards; educating citizens regarding steps to take to reduce vulnerabilities; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; reduce vulnerability of our infrastructure to natural and man-made hazards

Planning

Public Works

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Enterprise Fund

Grant Funding

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 496

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Continue implementing the stormwater master plan for Charleston County and the applicable regulations

Public Works Building Inspection Services Planning Town of Ravenel

Enterprise

Fund

Grant Funding

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protect the lives of our citizens from natural and man- made hazards

Continue enforcement of zoning regulations, including the low density zoning provisions of the Zoning and Land Development Regulations

Planning

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

General Fund/self- supporting through workshop revenues

PA, PP, PI, NB

Building Inspection Services

Project Impact

Community Partners

Town of Ravenel

General Fund/ Grant Funding

Continue enforcing regulations requiring new manufactured homes brought into Charleston County to be constructed to wind zone 2 requirements as required per State law

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Minimize future hurricane damages; protecting lives of citizens from natural and man- made hazards

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 497

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Continue prohibiting new manufactured homes to be installed in “V” flood zones and requiring manufactured homes installed in “A” flood zones to be on permanent foundations

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards

Continue demolishing structures posing a threat to public safety, considering location within the special flood hazard area as a prioritization factor

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

Grant Funding

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

Grant Funding

Reduce existing flood damage; minimize future flood damage; preserve historic building inventory; reducing vulnerability of built-environment to hazards

Continue distributing a brochure on protecting boats from damages during hurricanes to interested citizens through expos, offices, marinas, and boat dealers.

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding steps to take to reduce hazard vulnerability; minimize future hurricane damage; encourage recreational activities; preserve environmental resources, improve water quality

Continue distributing a brochure on protecting and preserving historic artifacts to interested citizens through expos, government offices, etc.

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding steps to take to reduce hazard vulnerability; preserve historic building inventory; minimize future flood damage

Seek funding for retrofitting critical facilities or infrastructure to enhanced hazard resistance in accordance with the County of Charleston Facilities Master Plan Update “Building Utilization and Needs Survey” (2003) or other applicable plans, if funding sources become available

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

Grant Funding

Reduce vulnerability of infrastructure to natural and man-made hazards; minimize future hurricane damage; minimize future earthquake damage; reduce existing flood damage; preserve historic building inventory; promote long-term economic prosperity

Continue energy conservation retrofitting of County-owned facilities as resources are available.

Facilities Management Town of Ravenel

General Fund Grant Funding

Improve air quality

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 498

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Continue enforcement of the tree protection/landscaping ordinance

Planning

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; improve water quality; improve air quality

Continue maintaining permanent open space as parks.

Parks and Recreation Commission

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

General Fund Special Revenue Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future flood damages

Continue encouraging the Greenbelt Advisory Board to acquire greenspace in the special flood hazard area, to the extent feasible.

Building Inspection Services

Parks and Recreation Commission

Town of Ravenel

Special Revenue Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future flood damages; improve water quality; improve air quality

Building Inspection Services,

Public Works

Town of Ravenel

Grant Funding

Continue to distribute literature on to citizens through government offices and at expos.

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

Partner donations/ Grant Funding

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 499

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Develop and implement projects to reduce air and water pollution in Charleston County under the Project Impact partnership. Promote conservation of energy resources

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact partners Town of Ravenel

Grant Funding

Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality

Encourage cooperation between county departments, other government entities, interested businesses, and citizens regarding recommended sustainable practices to protect environmental quality

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members/ other County Departments as applicable Town of Ravenel

Grant Funding/ General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality; promote long term economic prosperity

Continue hazardous material training and Terrorist Response Training.

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Town of Ravenel

Enterprise Fund / Grant Funding

Continue Terrorist Response Training

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future terrorist activity incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man-made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; promote long-term economic prosperity.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 500

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Continue coordinating Emergency Operations Center activities related to a hazard event, including holding drills for EOC personnel. Finalize and maintain the Charleston County

Continuity of Operations Plan

(COOP)

Emergency Preparedness

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Continue responding to hazard emergencies

EMS, Fire Departments, Sheriff Department, Haz. Mat. Coordinator, Emergency Preparedness, Town of Ravenel

General Fund Enterprise Fund

Capital Projects

Town of Ravenel

General Fund Bond Funding

Continue working to attain resources and to provide training for maritime fire fighting through the Maritime Incident Response Team (MIRT).

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Town of Ravenel

Grant Funding

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 501

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Maintain the National Weather Service “StormReady” and “TsunamiReady” Community designations.

Emergency Preparedness

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Continue coordinating the Anti- Terrorism Task Force (COBRA) of specially trained police, fire and EMS personnel to respond to terrorist acts.

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Town of Ravenel

Grant Funding

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future terrorist activity incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man-made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; promote long-term economic prosperity.

Continue sponsoring the Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) program

Emergency Preparedness Town of Ravenel

Grant Funding

Maintain a web-based Emergency Operations Center capability

Emergency Preparedness Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards, establishing cooperative relationships between the public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity

Continue the drainage maintenance and canal cleaning program

Public Works

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 502

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Continue utility right of way permitting, considering emergency vehicle access and flood zone related issues in permitting decisions

Public Works

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Protect the lives of our citizens from natural hazards; reduce existing flood damage; minimize future flood damage; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; promote long- term economic prosperity

Continue the elevation reference mark inspection program

Public Works

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; Establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness for hazards

Continue to provide design, permitting, and construction services for the drainage improvement projects defined in Attachment VI-C

Public Works

Assistant Administrator for Transportation & Public Works (Transportation Sales Tax)

Town of Ravenel

Grant Funding General Fund

Continue the road repair/construction program, considering needs during evacuation and soil liquefaction potential in prioritization decisions

Public Works

Assistant Administrator for Transportation & Public Works (Transportation Sales Tax)

Town of Ravenel

General Fund Grant Funding

Enterprise Funding

Design/elevate roadways being constructed or reworked through the ½ cent sales tax program to minimize flooding potential to the extent feasible. Identify those roads susceptible to flooding

Assistant Administrator for Transportation & Public Works (Transportation Sales Tax)

Town of Ravenel

Enterprise Funding

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 503

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Continue to distribute a generator safety brochure to interested generator retail outlets, utility companies and the general public

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

Partner donations/ General Fund

Continue to provide information about the USGS stream gauge program to the public

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

Partner donations/ Grant funding

Provide hazard related information to all residents of Charleston County through the AT&T telephone book

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Continue providing hazard- related literature/information to citizens at County offices

Planning

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Mail an outreach project to floodplain residents to those property owners whose property is located in the special flood hazard area

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Continue providing speakers to civic groups regarding hazard related activities and environmental quality topics. Update the Speaker’s Bureau list as needed.

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 504

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact partners Town of Ravenel

Grant Funding/ Project Impact resources

Protecting the lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; establishing cooperative relationships between the public, private, and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; reducing future flood damage, reducing vulnerability of infrastructure and built environment to natural and man-made hazards; improve water quality; improve air quality

Continue participating in hazard-related/product or environmental protection- related expos or public events

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Maintain the flood zone frequently asked questions page on the Charleston County web site to provide information on protecting against flood hazards to the public

Building Inspection Services Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability

Maintain the Project Impact internet page on the Charleston County web site to relay information on Project Impact events and methods to reduce hazard-related losses to the public.

Building Inspection Services Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Maintain a web page with information on environmental resource protection /air and water quality pollution- reduction strategies Promote carpooling, public transportation and bicycle paths

Building Inspection Services Town of Ravenel

Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 505

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Continue educational efforts and initiatives promoting energy conservation. Promote LEED construction practices

Building Inspection Services Town of Ravenel

General Fund Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; improve air quality; preserve environmental resources

Continue participating in the Project Impact Program for Public Information (PPI) to achieve maximum public outreach.

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Maintain the Facebook pages for Project Impact

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members Town of Ravenel

GIS

Continue inter-departmental efforts to share geographic digital information and property specific construction-related information

GIS Building Inspection Services Planning Emergency Services Town of Ravenel

General Fund Grant Funding

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 506

STATUS REPORT FOR THE TOWN OF RAVENEL, SC

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in the Town of

Ravenel for hazard mitigation during 2014-2015 and their status through April

2015

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is Natural and Beneficial

Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is Structural Projects Activities, and “PI” is Public

Information Activities, “GIS” is Geographic Information Systems Activities.) Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protect the lives of our citizens from natural and man- made hazards

On-going

PA, PI

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact Partners Awendaw Fire District Countywide Fire Departments / Districts Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Minimize future wildfire damage; protect the lives of our citizens from natural and man- made hazards; educating citizens regarding steps to take to reduce vulnerabilities; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; reduce vulnerability of our infrastructure to natural and man-made hazards

On-going

Planning

Public Works

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Enterprise Fund

Grant Funding

On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 507

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue implementing the stormwater master plan for Charleston County and the applicable regulations

Public Works Building Inspection Services Planning Town of Ravenel

Enterprise

Fund

Grant Funding

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protect the lives of our citizens from natural and man- made hazards

On-going

Continue enforcement of zoning regulations, including the low density zoning provisions of the Zoning and Land Development Regulations

Planning

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

On-going

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

General Fund/self- supporting through workshop revenues

On-going

PA, PP, PI, NB

Building Inspection Services

Project Impact

Community Partners

Town of Ravenel

General Fund/ Grant Funding

On-going

Continue enforcing regulations requiring new manufactured homes brought into Charleston County to be constructed to wind zone 2 requirements as required per State law

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Minimize future hurricane damages; protecting lives of citizens from natural and man- made hazards

On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 508

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue prohibiting new manufactured homes to be installed in “V” flood zones and requiring manufactured homes installed in “A” flood zones to be on permanent foundations

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards

On-going

Continue demolishing structures posing a threat to public safety, considering location within the special flood hazard area as a prioritization factor

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

Grant Funding

General Fund

On-going

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

Grant Funding

General Fund

Reduce existing flood damage; minimize future flood damage; preserve historic building inventory; reducing vulnerability of built-environment to hazards

On-going

Continue distributing a brochure on protecting boats from damages during hurricanes to interested citizens through expos, offices, marinas, and boat dealers.

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

Grant Funding

General Fund

Educating citizens regarding steps to take to reduce hazard vulnerability; minimize future hurricane damage; encourage recreational activities; preserve environmental resources, improve water quality

On-going

Continue distributing a brochure on protecting and preserving historic artifacts to interested citizens through expos, government offices, etc.

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

Grant Funding

General Fund

Educating citizens regarding steps to take to reduce hazard vulnerability; preserve historic building inventory; minimize future flood damage

On-going

Seek funding for retrofitting critical facilities or infrastructure to enhanced hazard resistance in accordance with the County of Charleston Facilities Master Plan Update “Building Utilization and Needs Survey” (2003) or other applicable plans, if funding sources become available

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

Grant Funding

General Fund

Reduce vulnerability of infrastructure to natural and man-made hazards; minimize future hurricane damage; minimize future earthquake damage; reduce existing flood damage; preserve historic building inventory; promote long-term economic prosperity

On-going

Continue energy conservation retrofitting of County-owned facilities as resources are available.

Facilities Management Town of Ravenel

General Fund Grant Funding

Improve air quality

On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 509

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue enforcement of the tree protection/landscaping ordinance

Planning

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; improve water quality; improve air quality

On-going

Continue maintaining permanent open space as parks.

Parks and Recreation Commission

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

General Fund Special Revenue Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future flood damages

On-going

Continue encouraging the Greenbelt Advisory Board to acquire greenspace in the special flood hazard area, to the extent feasible.

Building Inspection Services

Parks and Recreation Commission

Town of Ravenel

Special Revenue Fund General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future flood damages; improve water quality; improve air quality

On-going

Building Inspection Services,

Public Works

Town of Ravenel

Grant Funding

General Fund

On-going

Continue to distribute literature on to citizens through government offices and at expos.

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

Partner donations/ Grant Funding

General Fund

On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 510

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Develop and implement projects to reduce air and water pollution in Charleston County under the Project Impact partnership. Promote conservation of energy resources

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact partners Town of Ravenel

Grant Funding General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality

On-going

Encourage cooperation between county departments, other government entities, interested businesses, and citizens regarding recommended sustainable practices to protect environmental quality

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members/ other County Departments as applicable Town of Ravenel

Grant Funding/ General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality; promote long term economic prosperity

On-going

Continue hazardous material training and Terrorist Response Training.

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Town of Ravenel

Enterprise Fund / Grant Funding

General Fund

On-going

Continue Terrorist Response Training

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future terrorist activity incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man-made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; promote long-term economic prosperity.

On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 511

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue coordinating Emergency Operations Center activities related to a hazard event, including holding drills for EOC personnel. Finalize and maintain the Charleston County

Continuity of Operations Plan

(COOP)

Emergency Preparedness

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

On-going

Continue responding to hazard emergencies

EMS, Fire Departments, Sheriff Department, Haz. Mat. Coordinator, Emergency Preparedness

Town of Ravenel

General Fund Enterprise Fund

On-going

Capital Projects

Town of Ravenel

General Fund Bond Funding

On-going

Continue working to attain resources and to provide training for maritime fire fighting through the Maritime Incident Response Team (MIRT).

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Town of Ravenel

Grant Funding

General Fund

On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 512

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Maintain the National Weather Service “StormReady” and “TsunamiReady” Community designations.

Emergency Preparedness

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

On-going

Continue coordinating the Anti- Terrorism Task Force (COBRA) of specially trained police, fire and EMS personnel to respond to terrorist acts.

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Town of Ravenel

Grant Funding

General Fund

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future terrorist activity incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man-made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; promote long-term economic prosperity.

On-going

Continue sponsoring the Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) program

Emergency Preparedness Town of Ravenel

Grant Funding General Fund

On-going

Maintain a web-based Emergency Operations Center capability

Emergency Preparedness Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards, establishing cooperative relationships between the public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity

On-going

Continue the drainage maintenance and canal cleaning program

Public Works

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 513

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue utility right of way permitting, considering emergency vehicle access and flood zone related issues in permitting decisions

Public Works

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Protect the lives of our citizens from natural hazards; reduce existing flood damage; minimize future flood damage; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; promote long- term economic prosperity

On-going

Continue the elevation reference mark inspection program

Public Works

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; Establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness for hazards

On-going

Continue to provide design, permitting, and construction services for the drainage improvement projects defined in Attachment VI-C

Public Works

Assistant Administrator for Transportation & Public Works (Transportation Sales Tax)

Town of Ravenel

Grant Funding General Fund

On-going

Continue the road repair/construction program, considering needs during evacuation and soil liquefaction potential in prioritization decisions

Public Works

Assistant Administrator for Transportation & Public Works (Transportation Sales Tax)

Town of Ravenel

General Fund Grant Funding

Enterprise Funding

On-going

Design/elevate roadways being constructed or reworked through the ½ cent sales tax program to minimize flooding potential to the extent feasible. Identify those roads susceptible to flooding

Assistant Administrator for Transportation & Public Works (Transportation Sales Tax)

Town of Ravenel

Enterprise Funding

General Fund

On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 514

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue to distribute a generator safety brochure to interested generator retail outlets, utility companies and the general public

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

Partner donations/ General Fund

On-going

Continue to provide information about the USGS stream gauge program to the public

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

Partner donations/ Grant funding

On-going

Provide hazard related information to all residents of Charleston County through the AT&T telephone book

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

On-going

Continue providing hazard- related literature/information to citizens at County offices

Planning

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

On-going

Mail an outreach project to floodplain residents to those property owners whose property is located in the special flood hazard area

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

On-going

Continue providing speakers to civic groups regarding hazard related activities and environmental quality topics. Update the Speaker’s Bureau list as needed.

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 515

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact partners Town of Ravenel

Grant Funding/ Project Impact resources General Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; establishing cooperative relationships between the public, private, and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; reducing future flood damage, reducing vulnerability of infrastructure and built environment to natural and man-made hazards; improve water quality; improve air quality

On-going

Continue participating in hazard-related/product or environmental protection- related expos or public events

Building Inspection Services

Town of Ravenel

General Fund

On-going

Maintain the flood zone frequently asked questions page on the Charleston County web site to provide information on protecting against flood hazards to the public

Building Inspection Services Town of Ravenel

General Fund

Educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability

On-going

Maintain the Project Impact internet page on the Charleston County web site to relay information on Project Impact events and methods to reduce hazard-related losses to the public.

Building Inspection Services Town of Ravenel

General Fund

On-going

Maintain a web page with information on environmental resource protection /air and water quality pollution- reduction strategies Promote carpooling, public transportation and bicycle paths

Building Inspection Services Town of Ravenel

Grant Funding General Fund

Educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality

On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 516

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue educational efforts and initiatives promoting energy conservation. Promote LEED construction practices

Building Inspection Services Town of Ravenel

General Fund Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; improve air quality; preserve environmental resources

On-going

Continue participating in the Project Impact Outreach Project Strategy for the Community Rating System. Participate in the Program for Public Information (PPI) see Section VI – D for details

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members Town of Ravenel

General Fund

On-going

Maintain the Facebook pages for Project Impact

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members Town of Ravenel

General Fund

On-going

GIS

Continue inter-departmental efforts to share geographic digital information and property specific construction-related information

GIS Building Inspection Services Planning Emergency Services Town of Ravenel

General Fund Grant Funding

On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 517

7.15 – Town of Rockville

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 518

ACTION PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF ROCKVILLE, SC

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in the Town of

Rockville for hazard mitigation during 2015-2016

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is Natural and Beneficial

Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is Structural Projects Activities, and “PI” is Public

Information Activities, “GIS” is Geographic Information Systems Activities.) Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1highest,

4 lowest)

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protect the lives of our citizens from natural and man- made hazards

PA, PI

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact Partners Awendaw Fire District Countywide Fire Departments / Districts

General Fund

Minimize future wildfire damage; protect the lives of our citizens from natural and man- made hazards; educating citizens regarding steps to take to reduce vulnerabilities; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; reduce vulnerability of our infrastructure to natural and man-made hazards

Planning

Public Works

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Enterprise Fund

Grant Funding

Continue implementing the stormwater master plan for Charleston County and the applicable regulations

Public Works Building Inspection Services Planning

Enterprise

Fund

Grant Funding

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protect the lives of our citizens from natural and man- made hazards

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 519

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Continue enforcement of zoning regulations, including the low density zoning provisions of the Zoning and Land Development Regulations

Planning

General Fund

Building Inspection Services

General Fund/self- supporting through workshop revenues

PA, PP, PI, NB

Building Inspection Services

Project Impact

Community Partners

General Fund/ Grant Funding

Continue enforcing regulations requiring new manufactured homes brought into Charleston County to be constructed to wind zone 2 requirements as required per State law

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future hurricane damages; protecting lives of citizens from natural and man- made hazards

Continue prohibiting new manufactured homes to be installed in “V” flood zones and requiring manufactured homes installed in “A” flood zones to be on permanent foundations

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards

Continue demolishing structures posing a threat to public safety, considering location within the special flood hazard area as a prioritization factor

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 520

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Reduce existing flood damage; minimize future flood damage; preserve historic building inventory; reducing vulnerability of built-environment to hazards

Continue distributing a brochure on protecting boats from damages during hurricanes to interested citizens through expos, offices, marinas, and boat dealers.

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding steps to take to reduce hazard vulnerability; minimize future hurricane damage; encourage recreational activities; preserve environmental resources, improve water quality

Continue distributing a brochure on protecting and preserving historic artifacts to interested citizens through expos, government offices, etc.

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding steps to take to reduce hazard vulnerability; preserve historic building inventory; minimize future flood damage

Seek funding for retrofitting critical facilities or infrastructure to enhanced hazard resistance in accordance with the County of Charleston Facilities Master Plan Update “Building Utilization and Needs Survey” (2003) or other applicable plans, if funding sources become available

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Reduce vulnerability of infrastructure to natural and man-made hazards; minimize future hurricane damage; minimize future earthquake damage; reduce existing flood damage; preserve historic building inventory; promote long-term economic prosperity

Continue energy conservation retrofitting of County-owned facilities as resources are available.

Facilities Management

General Fund Grant Funding

Improve air quality

Continue enforcement of the tree protection/landscaping ordinance

Planning

General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; improve water quality; improve air quality

Continue maintaining permanent open space as parks.

Parks and Recreation Commission

Building Inspection Services

General Fund Special Revenue Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future flood damages

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 521

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Continue encouraging the Greenbelt Advisory Board to acquire greenspace in the special flood hazard area, to the extent feasible.

Building Inspection Services

Parks and Recreation Commission

Special Revenue Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future flood damages; improve water quality; improve air quality

Building Inspection Services,

Public Works

Grant Funding

Continue to distribute literature on to citizens through government offices and at expos.

Building Inspection Services

Partner donations/ Grant Funding

Develop and implement projects to reduce air and water pollution in Charleston County under the Project Impact partnership. Promote conservation of energy resources

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact partners

Grant Funding

Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality

Encourage cooperation between county departments, other government entities, interested businesses, and citizens regarding recommended sustainable practices to protect environmental quality

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members/ other County Departments as applicable

Grant Funding/ General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality; promote long term economic prosperity

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 522

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Continue hazardous material training and Terrorist Response Training.

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Enterprise Fund / Grant Funding

Continue Terrorist Response Training

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

General Fund

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future terrorist activity incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man-made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; promote long-term economic prosperity.

Continue coordinating Emergency Operations Center activities related to a hazard event, including holding drills for EOC personnel. Finalize and maintain the Charleston County

Continuity of Operations Plan

(COOP)

Emergency Preparedness

General Fund

Continue responding to hazard emergencies

EMS, Fire Departments, Sheriff Department, Haz. Mat. Coordinator, Emergency Preparedness,

General Fund Enterprise Fund

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 523

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Capital Projects

General Fund Bond Funding

Continue working to attain resources and to provide training for maritime fire fighting through the Maritime Incident Response Team (MIRT).

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Grant Funding

Maintain the National Weather Service “StormReady” and “TsunamiReady” Community designations.

Emergency Preparedness

General Fund

Continue coordinating the Anti- Terrorism Task Force (COBRA) of specially trained police, fire and EMS personnel to respond to terrorist acts.

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Grant Funding

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future terrorist activity incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man-made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; promote long-term economic prosperity.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 524

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Continue sponsoring the Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) program

Emergency Preparedness

Grant Funding

Maintain a web-based Emergency Operations Center capability

Emergency Preparedness

General Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards, establishing cooperative relationships between the public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity

Continue the drainage maintenance and canal cleaning program

Public Works

General Fund

Continue utility right of way permitting, considering emergency vehicle access and flood zone related issues in permitting decisions

Public Works

General Fund

Protect the lives of our citizens from natural hazards; reduce existing flood damage; minimize future flood damage; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; promote long- term economic prosperity

Continue the elevation reference mark inspection program

Public Works

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; Establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness for hazards

Continue to provide design, permitting, and construction services for the drainage improvement projects defined in Attachment VI-C

Public Works

Assistant Administrator for Transportation & Public Works (Transportation Sales Tax)

Grant Funding General Fund

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 525

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Continue the road repair/construction program, considering needs during evacuation and soil liquefaction potential in prioritization decisions

Public Works

Assistant Administrator for Transportation & Public Works (Transportation Sales Tax)

General Fund Grant Funding

Enterprise Funding

Design/elevate roadways being constructed or reworked through the ½ cent sales tax program to minimize flooding potential to the extent feasible. Identify those roads susceptible to flooding

Assistant Administrator for Transportation & Public Works (Transportation Sales Tax)

Enterprise Funding

Continue to distribute a generator safety brochure to interested generator retail outlets, utility companies and the general public

Building Inspection Services

Partner donations/ General Fund

Continue to provide information about the USGS stream gauge program to the public

Building Inspection Services

Partner donations/ Grant funding

Provide hazard related information to all residents of Charleston County through the AT&T telephone book

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 526

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Continue providing hazard- related literature/information to citizens at County offices

Planning

General Fund

Mail an outreach project to floodplain residents to those property owners whose property is located in the special flood hazard area

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Continue providing speakers to civic groups regarding hazard related activities and environmental quality topics. Update the Speaker’s Bureau list as needed.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact partners

Grant Funding/ Project Impact resources

Protecting the lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; establishing cooperative relationships between the public, private, and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; reducing future flood damage, reducing vulnerability of infrastructure and built environment to natural and man-made hazards; improve water quality; improve air quality

Continue participating in hazard-related/product or environmental protection- related expos or public events

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 527

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Maintain the flood zone frequently asked questions page on the Charleston County web site to provide information on protecting against flood hazards to the public

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability

Maintain the Project Impact internet page on the Charleston County web site to relay information on Project Impact events and methods to reduce hazard-related losses to the public.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Maintain a web page with information on environmental resource protection /air and water quality pollution- reduction strategies Promote carpooling, public transportation and bicycle paths

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality

Continue educational efforts and initiatives promoting energy conservation. Promote LEED construction practices

Building Inspection Services

General Fund Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; improve air quality; preserve environmental resources

Continue participating in the Project Impact Program for Public Information (PPI) to achieve maximum public outreach.

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members

General Fund

Maintain the Facebook pages for Project Impact

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 528

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

GIS

Continue inter-departmental efforts to share geographic digital information and property specific construction-related information

GIS Building Inspection Services Planning Emergency Services

General Fund Grant Funding

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 529

STATUS REPORT FOR THE TOWN OF ROCKVILLE, SC

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in the Town of

Rockville for hazard mitigation during 2014-2015 and their status through April

2015

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is Natural and Beneficial

Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is Structural Projects Activities, and “PI” is Public

Information Activities, “GIS” is Geographic Information Systems Activities.) Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protect the lives of our citizens from natural and man- made hazards

Ongoing

PA, PI

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact Partners Awendaw Fire District Countywide Fire Departments / Districts

General Fund

Minimize future wildfire damage; protect the lives of our citizens from natural and man- made hazards; educating citizens regarding steps to take to reduce vulnerabilities; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; reduce vulnerability of our infrastructure to natural and man-made hazards

Ongoing

Planning

Public Works

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Enterprise Fund

Grant Funding

1 Ongoing

Continue implementing the stormwater master plan for Charleston County and the applicable regulations

Public Works Building Inspection Services Planning

Enterprise

Fund

Grant Funding

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protect the lives of our citizens from natural and man- made hazards

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 530

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue enforcement of zoning regulations, including the low density zoning provisions of the Zoning and Land Development Regulations

Planning

General Fund

1 Ongoing

Building Inspection Services

General Fund/self- supporting through workshop revenues

1 Ongoing

PA, PP, PI, NB

Building Inspection Services

Project Impact

Community Partners

General Fund/ Grant Funding

2 Ongoing

Continue enforcing regulations requiring new manufactured homes brought into Charleston County to be constructed to wind zone 2 requirements as required per State law

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future hurricane damages; protecting lives of citizens from natural and man- made hazards

1 Ongoing

Continue prohibiting new manufactured homes to be installed in “V” flood zones and requiring manufactured homes installed in “A” flood zones to be on permanent foundations

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards

1 Ongoing

Continue demolishing structures posing a threat to public safety, considering location within the special flood hazard area as a prioritization factor

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

3 Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 531

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Reduce existing flood damage; minimize future flood damage; preserve historic building inventory; reducing vulnerability of built-environment to hazards

1 Ongoing

Continue distributing a brochure on protecting boats from damages during hurricanes to interested citizens through expos, offices, marinas, and boat dealers.

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding steps to take to reduce hazard vulnerability; minimize future hurricane damage; encourage recreational activities; preserve environmental resources, improve water quality

3 Ongoing

Continue distributing a brochure on protecting and preserving historic artifacts to interested citizens through expos, government offices, etc.

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding steps to take to reduce hazard vulnerability; preserve historic building inventory; minimize future flood damage

2 Ongoing

Seek funding for retrofitting critical facilities or infrastructure to enhanced hazard resistance in accordance with the County of Charleston Facilities Master Plan Update “Building Utilization and Needs Survey” (2003) or other applicable plans, if funding sources become available

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Reduce vulnerability of infrastructure to natural and man-made hazards; minimize future hurricane damage; minimize future earthquake damage; reduce existing flood damage; preserve historic building inventory; promote long-term economic prosperity

1 Ongoing

Continue energy conservation retrofitting of County-owned facilities as resources are available.

Facilities Management

General Fund Grant Funding

Improve air quality

2 Ongoing

Continue enforcement of the tree protection/landscaping ordinance

Planning

General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; improve water quality; improve air quality

2 Ongoing

Continue maintaining permanent open space as parks.

Parks and Recreation Commission

Building Inspection Services

General Fund Special Revenue Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future flood damages

2 Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 532

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue encouraging the Greenbelt Advisory Board to acquire greenspace in the special flood hazard area, to the extent feasible.

Building Inspection Services

Parks and Recreation Commission

Special Revenue Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future flood damages; improve water quality; improve air quality

2 Ongoing

Building Inspection Services,

Public Works

Grant Funding

2 Ongoing

Continue to distribute literature on to citizens through government offices and at expos.

Building Inspection Services

Partner donations/ Grant Funding

2 Ongoing

Develop and implement projects to reduce air and water pollution in Charleston County under the Project Impact partnership. Promote conservation of energy resources

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact partners

Grant Funding

Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality 1 Ongoing

Encourage cooperation between county departments, other government entities, interested businesses, and citizens regarding recommended sustainable practices to protect environmental quality

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members/ other County Departments as applicable

Grant Funding/ General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality; promote long term economic prosperity

2 Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 533

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue hazardous material training and Terrorist Response Training.

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Enterprise Fund / Grant Funding

1 Ongoing

Continue Terrorist Response Training

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

General Fund

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future terrorist activity incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man-made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; promote long-term economic prosperity.

1 Ongoing

Continue coordinating Emergency Operations Center activities related to a hazard event, including holding drills for EOC personnel. Finalize and maintain the Charleston County

Continuity of Operations Plan

(COOP)

Emergency Preparedness

General Fund

1 Ongoing

Continue responding to hazard emergencies

EMS, Fire Departments, Sheriff Department, Haz. Mat. Coordinator, Emergency Preparedness,

General Fund Enterprise Fund

1 Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 534

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Capital Projects

General Fund Bond Funding

1 Ongoing

Continue working to attain resources and to provide training for maritime fire fighting through the Maritime Incident Response Team (MIRT).

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Grant Funding

1 Ongoing

Maintain the National Weather Service “StormReady” and “TsunamiReady” Community designations.

Emergency Preparedness

General Fund

1 Ongoing

Continue coordinating the Anti- Terrorism Task Force (COBRA) of specially trained police, fire and EMS personnel to respond to terrorist acts.

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Grant Funding

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future terrorist activity incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man-made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; promote long-term economic prosperity.

1 Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 535

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue sponsoring the Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) program

Emergency Preparedness

Grant Funding

2 Ongoing

Maintain a web-based Emergency Operations Center capability

Emergency Preparedness

General Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards, establishing cooperative relationships between the public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity

Ongoing

Continue the drainage maintenance and canal cleaning program

Public Works

General Fund

1 Ongoing

Continue utility right of way permitting, considering emergency vehicle access and flood zone related issues in permitting decisions

Public Works

General Fund

Protect the lives of our citizens from natural hazards; reduce existing flood damage; minimize future flood damage; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; promote long- term economic prosperity

1 Ongoing

Continue the elevation reference mark inspection program

Public Works

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; Establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness for hazards

1 Ongoing

Continue to provide design, permitting, and construction services for the drainage improvement projects defined in Attachment VI-C

Public Works

Assistant Administrator for Transportation & Public Works (Transportation Sales Tax)

Grant Funding General Fund

1 Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 536

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue the road repair/construction program, considering needs during evacuation and soil liquefaction potential in prioritization decisions

Public Works

Assistant Administrator for Transportation & Public Works (Transportation Sales Tax)

General Fund Grant Funding

Enterprise Funding

1 Ongoing

Design/elevate roadways being constructed or reworked through the ½ cent sales tax program to minimize flooding potential to the extent feasible. Identify those roads susceptible to flooding

Assistant Administrator for Transportation & Public Works (Transportation Sales Tax)

Enterprise Funding

1 Ongoing

Continue to distribute a generator safety brochure to interested generator retail outlets, utility companies and the general public

Building Inspection Services

Partner donations/ General Fund

2 Ongoing

Continue to provide information about the USGS stream gauge program to the public

Building Inspection Services

Partner donations/ Grant funding

2 Ongoing

Provide hazard related information to all residents of Charleston County through the AT&T telephone book

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

1 Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 537

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue providing hazard- related literature/information to citizens at County offices

Planning

General Fund

2 Ongoing

Mail an outreach project to floodplain residents to those property owners whose property is located in the special flood hazard area

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

1 Ongoing

Continue providing speakers to civic groups regarding hazard related activities and environmental quality topics. Update the Speaker’s Bureau list as needed.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

1 Ongoing

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact partners

Grant Funding/ Project Impact resources

Protecting the lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; establishing cooperative relationships between the public, private, and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; reducing future flood damage, reducing vulnerability of infrastructure and built environment to natural and man-made hazards; improve water quality; improve air quality

1 Ongoing

Continue participating in hazard-related/product or environmental protection- related expos or public events

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

2 Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 538

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Maintain the flood zone frequently asked questions page on the Charleston County web site to provide information on protecting against flood hazards to the public

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability

Ongoing

Maintain the Project Impact internet page on the Charleston County web site to relay information on Project Impact events and methods to reduce hazard-related losses to the public.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Ongoing

Maintain a web page with information on environmental resource protection /air and water quality pollution- reduction strategies Promote carpooling, public transportation and bicycle paths

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality

1 Ongoing

Continue educational efforts and initiatives promoting energy conservation. Promote LEED construction practices

Building Inspection Services

General Fund Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; improve air quality; preserve environmental resources

2 Ongoing

Continue participating in the Project Impact Outreach Project Strategy for the Community Rating System. Participate in the Program for Public Information (PPI) see Section VI – D for details

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members

General Fund

1 Ongoing

Maintain the Facebook pages for Project Impact

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members

1 Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 539

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

GIS

Continue inter-departmental efforts to share geographic digital information and property specific construction-related information

GIS Building Inspection Services Planning Emergency Services

General Fund Grant Funding

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 540

7.16 – Town of Seabrook Island

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 541

ACTION PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF SEABROOK ISLAND, SC

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in the Town of

Seabrook Island for hazard mitigation during 2015-2016

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is

Natural and Beneficial Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is

Structural Projects Activities, and “PI” is Public Information Activities, “GIS” is Geographic Information Systems

Activities.)

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protect the lives of our citizens from natural and man- made hazards

PA, PI

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact Partners Awendaw Fire District Countywide Fire Departments / Districts

General Fund

Continue to provide coordination of Town stormwater management through development and implementation of a comprehensive program. Enhance efforts at improving water quality through environmental educational activities

Planning

Public Works

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Enterprise Fund

Grant Funding

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 542

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue implementing the stormwater master plan for Charleston County and the applicable regulations

Public Works Building Inspection Services Planning

Enterprise

Fund

Grant Funding

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protect the lives of our citizens from natural and man- made hazards

Continue enforcement of zoning regulations, including the low density zoning provisions of the Zoning and Land Development Regulations (ZLDR)

Planning

General Fund

Building Inspection Services

General Fund/self- supporting through workshop revenues

PA, PP, PI, NB

Building Inspection Services

Project Impact

Community Partners

General Fund/ Grant Funding

Continue enforcing regulations requiring new manufactured homes brought into the Town to be constructed to wind zone 2 requirements as required per State law

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future hurricane damages; protecting lives of citizens from natural and man- made hazards

Continue prohibiting new manufactured homes to be installed in “V” flood zones and requiring manufactured homes installed in “A” flood zones to be on permanent foundations

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 543

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue demolishing structures posing a threat to public safety, considering location within the special flood hazard area as a prioritization factor

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Reduce existing flood damage; minimize future flood damage; preserve historic building inventory; reducing vulnerability of built-environment to hazards

Continue distributing a brochure on protecting boats from damages during hurricanes to interested citizens through expos, offices, marinas, and boat dealers.

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding steps to take to reduce hazard vulnerability; minimize future hurricane damage; encourage recreational activities; preserve environmental resources, improve water quality

Continue distributing a brochure on protecting and preserving historic artifacts to interested citizens through expos, government offices, etc.

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding steps to take to reduce hazard vulnerability; preserve historic building inventory; minimize future flood damage

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Continue energy conservation retrofitting of Town-owned facilities as resources are available.

Facilities Management

General Fund Grant Funding

Improve air quality

Continue enforcement of the tree protection/landscaping ordinance

Planning

General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; improve water quality; improve air quality

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 544

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue maintaining permanent open space as parks.

Parks and Recreation Commission

Building Inspection Services

General Fund Special Revenue Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future flood damages

Continue encouraging the Greenbelt Advisory Board to acquire greenspace in the special flood hazard area, to the extent feasible.

Building Inspection Services

Parks and Recreation Commission

Special Revenue Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future flood damages; improve water quality; improve air quality

Building Inspection Services,

Public Works

Grant Funding

Continue to distribute literature on to citizens through government offices and at expos.

Building Inspection Services

Partner donations/ Grant Funding

Develop and implement projects to reduce air and water pollution in the Town under the Project Impact partnership. Promote conservation of energy resources

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact partners

Grant Funding

Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 545

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Encourage cooperation between Town departments, other government entities, interested businesses, and citizens regarding recommended sustainable practices to protect environmental quality

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members/ other Town Departments as applicable

Grant Funding/ General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality; promote long term economic prosperity

Continue hazardous material training.

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Enterprise Fund / Grant Funding

Continue Terrorist Response Training

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

General Fund

Continue coordinating Emergency Operations Center activities related to a hazard event, including holding drills for EOC personnel.

Emergency Preparedness

General Fund

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 546

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue responding to hazard emergencies

EMS, Fire Departments, Sheriff Department, Haz. Mat. Coordinator, Emergency Preparedness,

General Fund Enterprise Fund

Continue to require improved construction practices for new Town-owned critical facilities that are sensitive to flood zone (e.g. avoiding “A” and “V” flood zones where feasible) and seismic considerations

Capital Projects

General Fund Bond Funding

Continue working to attain resources and to provide training for maritime fire fighting through the Maritime Incident Response Team (MIRT).

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Grant Funding

Maintain the National Weather Service “StormReady” and “TsunamiReady” Community designations.

Emergency Preparedness

General Fund

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 547

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue coordinating the Anti- Terrorism Task Force (COBRA) of specially trained police, fire and EMS personnel to respond to terrorist acts.

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Grant Funding

Continue sponsoring the Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) program

Emergency Preparedness

Grant Funding

Maintain a web-based Emergency Operations Center capability

Emergency Preparedness

General Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards, establishing cooperative relationships between the public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity

Continue the drainage maintenance and canal cleaning program

Public Works

General Fund

Continue utility right of way permitting, considering emergency vehicle access and flood zone related issues in permitting decisions

Public Works

General Fund

Protect the lives of our citizens from natural hazards; reduce existing flood damage; minimize future flood damage; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; promote long-term economic prosperity

Continue the elevation reference mark inspection program

Public Works

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; Establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness for hazards

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 548

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue to provide design, permitting, and construction services for the drainage improvement projects

Public Works

Assistant Administrator for Transportation & Public Works (Transportation Sales Tax)

Grant Funding General Fund

Continue the road repair/construction program, considering needs during evacuation and soil liquefaction potential in prioritization decisions

Public Works

Assistant Administrator for Transportation & Public Works (Transportation Sales Tax)

General Fund Grant Funding

Enterprise Funding

Design/elevate roadways being constructed or reworked through the ½ cent sales tax program to minimize flooding potential to the extent feasible. Identify those roads susceptible to flooding

Assistant Administrator for Transportation & Public Works (Transportation Sales Tax)

Enterprise Funding

Continue to distribute a generator safety brochure to interested generator retail outlets, utility companies and the general public

Building Inspection Services

Partner donations/ General Fund

Continue to provide information about the USGS stream gauge program to the public

Building Inspection Services

Partner donations/ Grant funding

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 549

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue providing hazard- related literature/information to citizens at Town offices

Planning

General Fund

Mail an outreach project to floodplain residents to those property owners whose property is located in the special flood hazard area

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Continue providing speakers to civic groups regarding hazard related activities and environmental quality topics. Update the Speaker’s Bureau list as needed.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact partners

Grant Funding/ Project Impact resources

Continue participating in hazard-related/product or environmental protection- related expos or public events

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 550

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Maintain the flood zone frequently asked questions page on the Charleston County web site to provide information on protecting against flood hazards to the public

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability

Maintain the Project Impact internet page on the Charleston County web site to relay information on Project Impact events and methods to reduce hazard-related losses to the public.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Maintain a web page with information on environmental resource protection /air and water quality pollution- reduction strategies Promote carpooling, public transportation and bicycle paths

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality

Continue educational efforts and initiatives promoting energy conservation. Promote LEED construction practices

Building Inspection Services

General Fund Grant Funding

Educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; improve air quality; preserve environmental resources

Continue participating in the Project Impact Program for Public Information (PPI) to achieve maximum public outreach.

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members

General Fund

Maintain the Facebook pages for Project Impact

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 551

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

GIS

Continue inter-departmental efforts to share geographic digital information and property specific construction-related information

GIS Building Inspection Services

Planning

Emergency Services

General Fund Grant Funding

PI Digitize elevation certificates

and make them accessible to the

public

Building Services Project

Impact

Fund

General

Fund

Minimize future flood damage;

Establishing cooperative

relationships between public,

private and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness for hazards

PI,

PP,

Prepare flood insurance

assessment table and address the

community’s insurance coverage

gaps and other concerns

Building Services

Grant

Funding

Minimize future flood damage

minimize future hurricane

damage; protect the lives of our

citizens from natural and man-

made hazards

PA,

Continue to conduct studies on

BFEs, floodways, and other

pertinent flood concerns.

Planning Grant

Funding

To minimize future flood damage,

and protect the lives of our

citizens from natural and man-

made hazards.

NB Maintain the beachfront

management plan that preserves

our shorelines

Building Services Grant

Funding

To minimize future flood damage,

and protect the lives of our

citizens from natural and man-

made hazards.

Additional Recommended Projects may be added to this project list as the Project Impact/Disaster Resistant Communities committees

consider other projects and recommend these projects for implementation.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 552

STATUS REPORT FOR THE TOWN OF SEABROOK ISLAND, SC

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in the Town of

Seabrook Island for hazard mitigation during 2014-2015 and their status through April

2015

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is

Natural and Beneficial Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is

Structural Projects Activities, and “PI” is Public Information Activities, “GIS” is Geographic Information Systems

Activities.)

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protect the lives of our citizens from natural and man-made hazards

Ongoing

PA, PI

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact Partners Awendaw Fire District Countywide Fire Departments / Districts

General Fund

Ongoing

Planning

Public Works

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Enterprise Fund

Grant Funding

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 553

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue implementing the stormwater master plan for Charleston County and the applicable regulations

Public Works Building Inspection Services Planning

Enterprise

Fund

Grant Funding

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protect the lives of our citizens from natural and man-made hazards

Ongoing

Continue enforcement of zoning regulations, including the low density zoning provisions of the Zoning and Land Development Regulations (ZLDR)

Planning

General Fund

Ongoing

Building Inspection Services

General Fund/self- supporting through workshop revenues

Ongoing

PA, PP, PI, NB

Building Inspection Services

Project Impact

Community Partners

General Fund/ Grant Funding

Ongoing

Continue enforcing regulations requiring new manufactured homes brought into the Town to be constructed to wind zone 2 requirements as required per State law

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future hurricane damages; protect lives of citizens from natural and man- made hazards

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 554

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue prohibiting new manufactured homes from being installed in “V” flood zones and continue requiring manufactured homes installed in “A” flood zones to be on permanent foundations

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protect lives of citizens from natural and man- made hazards

Ongoing

Continue demolishing structures posing a threat to public safety, considering location within the special flood hazard area as a prioritization factor

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Reduce existing flood damages; promote long- term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future hurricane damage; minimize future flood damage; reduce vulnerability of infrastructure to hazards

Ongoing

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Reduce existing flood damage; minimize future flood damage; preserve historic building inventory; reduce vulnerability of built- environment to hazards

Ongoing

Continue distributing a brochure on protecting boats from damages during hurricanes to interested citizens through expos, offices, marinas, and boat dealers.

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Educate citizens regarding steps to take to reduce hazard vulnerability; minimize future hurricane damage; encourage recreational activities; preserve environmental resources, improve water quality

Ongoing

Continue distributing a brochure on protecting and preserving historic artifacts to interested citizens through expos, government offices, etc.

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Educate citizens regarding steps to take to reduce hazard vulnerability; preserve historic building inventory; minimize future flood damage

Ongoing

Seek funding for retrofitting critical facilities or infrastructure to enhanced hazard resistance in accordance with the County of Charleston Facilities Master Plan Update “Building Utilization and Needs Survey” (2003) or other applicable plans, if funding sources become available

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Reduce vulnerability of infrastructure to natural and man-made hazards; minimize future hurricane damage; minimize future earthquake damage; reduce existing flood damage; preserve historic building inventory; promote long-term economic prosperity

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 555

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue energy conservation retrofitting of Town-owned facilities as resources are available.

Facilities Management

General Fund Grant Funding

Improve air quality

Ongoing

Continue enforcement of the tree protection/landscaping ordinance

Planning

General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long- term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; improve water quality; improve air quality

Ongoing

Continue maintaining permanent open space as parks.

Parks and Recreation Commission

Building Inspection Services

General Fund Special Revenue Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long- term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future flood damages

Ongoing

Continue encouraging the Greenbelt Advisory Board to acquire greenspace in the special flood hazard area, to the extent feasible.

Building Inspection Services

Parks and Recreation Commission

Special Revenue Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long- term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future flood damages; improve water quality; improve air quality

Ongoing

Building Inspection Services,

Public Works

Grant Funding

Minimize future flood damage; reduce existing flood damage; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; minimize future hurricane damage; educate citizens regarding vulnerability to hazard and steps to reduce vulnerability; establish cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance preparedness for hazard events

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 556

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue to distribute literature on to citizens through government offices and at expos.

Building Inspection Services

Partner donations/ Grant Funding

Ongoing

Develop and implement projects to reduce air and water pollution in the Town under the Project Impact partnership. Promote conservation of energy resources

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact partners

Grant Funding

Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality

Ongoing

Encourage cooperation between Town departments, other government entities, interested businesses, and citizens regarding recommended sustainable practices to protect environmental quality

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members/ Technology Services

Grant Funding/ General Fund

Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality; promote long term economic prosperity

Ongoing

Continue hazardous material training

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Enterprise Fund / Grant Funding

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future hazardous materials incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man- made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events.

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 557

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue terrorist response training

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

General Fund

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future terrorist activity incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man- made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; promote long- term economic prosperity.

Ongoing

Continue coordinating Emergency Operations Center activities related to a hazard event, including holding drills for EOC personnel.

Emergency Preparedness

General Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; educating citizens regarding vulnerability to hazards and steps to reduce vulnerability; preserve environmental resources; promote long- term economic prosperity

Ongoing

Continue responding to hazard emergencies

EMS, Fire Departments, Sheriff Department, Haz. Mat. Coordinator, Emergency Preparedness,

General Fund Enterprise Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; educating citizens regarding vulnerability to hazards and steps to reduce vulnerability; preserve environmental resources; preserve historic building inventory; promote long- term economic prosperity

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 558

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Capital Projects

General Fund Bond Funding

Ongoing

Continue working to attain resources and to provide training for maritime fire fighting through the Maritime Incident Response Team (MIRT).

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Grant Funding

Ongoing

Maintain the National Weather Service “StormReady” and “TsunamiReady” Community designations.

Emergency Preparedness

General Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to reduce vulnerability; minimize future tornado- related loss of life; minimize future flood damage; reduce existing flood damage; minimize future hurricane damage; reduce existing flood damage

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 559

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue coordinating the Anti- Terrorism Task Force (COBRA) of specially trained police, fire and EMS personnel to respond to terrorist acts.

Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Grant Funding

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future terrorist activity incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man- made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; promote long- term economic prosperity.

Ongoing

Continue sponsoring the Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) program

Emergency Preparedness

Grant Funding

Protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards, establishing cooperative relationships between the public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; educating citizens regarding vulnerability to hazards and steps to reduce that vulnerability; minimize future terrorist activity incidents

Ongoing

Maintain a web-based Emergency Operations Center capability

Emergency Preparedness

General Fund

Protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards, establishing cooperative relationships between the public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity

Ongoing

Continue the drainage maintenance and canal cleaning program

Public Works

General Fund

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 560

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue utility right of way permitting, considering emergency vehicle access and flood zone related issues in permitting decisions

Public Works

General Fund

Protect the lives of our citizens from natural hazards; reduce existing flood damage; minimize future flood damage; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; promote long-term economic prosperity

Ongoing

Continue the elevation reference mark inspection program

Public Works

General Fund

Minimize future flood damage; Establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness for hazards

Ongoing

Continue to provide design, permitting, and construction services for the drainage improvement projects defined in Attachment VI-C

Public Works

Assistant Administrator for Transportation & Public Works (Transportation Sales Tax)

Grant Funding General Fund

Ongoing

Continue the road repair/construction program, considering needs during evacuation and soil liquefaction potential in prioritization decisions

Public Works

Assistant Administrator for Transportation & Public Works (Transportation Sales Tax)

General Fund Grant Funding

Enterprise Funding

Ongoing

Design/elevate roadways being constructed or reworked through the ½ cent sales tax program to minimize flooding potential to the extent feasible. Identify those roads susceptible to flooding

Assistant Administrator for Transportation & Public Works (Transportation Sales Tax)

Enterprise Funding

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 561

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue to distribute a generator safety brochure to interested generator retail outlets, utility companies and the general public

Building Inspection Services

Partner donations/ General Fund

Ongoing

Continue to provide information about the USGS stream gauge program to the public

Building Inspection Services

Partner donations/ Grant funding

Ongoing

Continue providing hazard- related literature/information to citizens at Town offices

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Ongoing

Continue providing speakers to civic groups regarding hazard related activities and environmental quality topics. Update the Speaker’s Bureau list as needed.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 562

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Continue participating in hazard-related/product or environmental protection- related expos or public events

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Ongoing

Maintain the flood zone frequently asked questions page on the Charleston County web site to provide information on protecting against flood hazards to the public

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Educate citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability

Ongoing

Maintain the Project Impact internet page on the Charleston County web site to relay information on Project Impact events and methods to reduce hazard-related losses to the public.

Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Ongoing

Maintain a web page with information on environmental resource protection /air and water quality pollution- reduction strategies Promote carpooling, public transportation and bicycle paths

Building Inspection Services

Grant Funding

Educate citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; Preserve environmental resources; improve water quality; improve air quality

Ongoing

Continue educational efforts and initiatives promoting energy conservation. Promote LEED construction practices

Building Inspection Services

General Fund Grant Funding

Educate citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; improve air quality; preserve environmental resources

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 563

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1highest,

4 lowest)

Status

Transition Project Impact into a Program for Public Information (PPI) to achieve maximum public outreach.

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members

General Fund

Ongoing

Maintain the Facebook pages for Project Impact

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members

Ongoing

GIS

Continue inter-departmental efforts to share geographic digital information and property specific construction- related information

GIS Building Inspection Services Planning Emergency Services

General Fund Grant Funding

Protect the lives of citizens from natural hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between the public, private, and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 564

7.17 – Town of Sullivan’s Island

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 565

ACTION PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, SC

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in the Town Of

Sullivan’s Island for hazard mitigation during 2015-2016

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is Natural and Beneficial

Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is Structural Projects Activities, and “PI” is Public

Information Activities, “GIS” is Geographic Information Systems Activities.)

Type Activity Lead Agency

Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1

highest, 4 lowest)

Continue enforcement of the

International series Building-related and

Fire codes and the floodplain

management regulations.

Building

Inspection

Services &

Zoning

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protect the lives of our citizens from natural and man-made hazards

Continue support for coordination of

departments to implement the storm

water management regulations as

stated in the NPDES permit

requirements.

Building

Inspection

Services &

Zoning

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future flood damage; reduce existing flood damage; improve water quality; educating citizens regarding steps to take to reduce vulnerabilities; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; reduce vulnerability of our infrastructure to natural and man- made hazards

Continue enforcement of zoning

regulations; seek assistance with

developing regulations to continue the

single family character of the island.

Zoning

General

Fund

Minimize future flood damage; preserve environmental resources; preserve open space; encourage recreational activities; minimize future hurricane damage; minimize future earthquake damage; protecting the lives of our citizens from natural and man-made hazards

Continue providing information to

citizens regarding propane tank

anchoring

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Educating citizens regarding vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to reduce vulnerability; minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage

Continue prohibiting manufactured

homes to be installed in flood zones.

Building

Inspection

Services

Inspection &

Zoning

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 566

Type Activity Lead Agency

Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1

highest, 4 lowest)

Promote the use of voluntary standards

for single-family residences to exceed

minimal Building Inspection Services

code requirements for wind and seismic

design.

Building

Inspection

Services &

Zoning

General

Fund

Promote standards for existing homes

to be retrofitted to that exceed minimal

codes.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Seek funding for retrofitting critical

facilities on the island to enhanced

hazard resistance if funding sources

become available.

Administrati

Grant

Funding

Reduce vulnerability of infrastructure to natural and man- made hazards; minimize future hurricane damage; minimize future earthquake damage; reduce existing flood damage; preserve historic Building Inspection Services inventory; promote long- term economic prosperity

NB Continue to enforce the Trimming &

Pruning ordinance in the RC-1 and RC-2

areas.

Zoning &

Tree

Commission

Tree

Fund &

General

Fund

Preserve the natural protective barrier around the island that protects the island from hurricane flood surge, wind and erosion control.

Continue enforcement of the tree

protection/landscaping ordinance

Zoning &

Tree

Commission

Tree

Fund

&Gener

al Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities

Continue maintaining permanent open

space.

Building

Inspection

Services,

Zoning &

Recreation

Committee

General

Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future flood damages

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 567

Type Activity Lead Agency

Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1

highest, 4 lowest)

Continue participating in the Build-A-

Dune projects as funding permits.

Building

Inspection

Services &

Maintenanc

Grant

Funding

Continue to morally support Charleston

County initiative to distribute literature

on riparian buffer zones and hazard

resistant landscaping to citizens through

government offices and at expos.

Building

Inspection

Services

none

Continue hazardous material training

Fire

Department

General

Fund

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future hazardous materials incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man- made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events.

Continue Terrorist Response Training

Fire

Department

Police

Department

General

Fund

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future terrorist activity incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man-made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; promote long-term economic prosperity.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 568

Type Activity Lead Agency

Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1

highest, 4 lowest)

Continue coordinating Emergency

Operations Center activities in the event

of a hazard event

Administrati

Fire

Department

Police

Department

General

Fund

Continue responding to hazard

emergencies

Fire

Department

, Police

Department

General

Fund

Continue to require stringent

construction practices for new critical

facilities that are sensitive to flood zone

and seismic considerations.

Administrati

ve &

Building

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Evaluate existing Town-owned facilities

for hazard resistance and retrofit

facilities if needed where feasible.

Building

Inspection

Services &

Fire

Department

General

Fund/

Grant

Funding

Continue the drainage maintenance

program

Maintenanc

e &

Charleston

County

General

Fund

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 569

Type Activity Lead Agency

Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1

highest, 4 lowest)

Continue the road repair/construction

program, considering needs during

evacuation and soil liquefaction

potential in prioritization decisions

Public

Works

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Support Charleston County in

maintaining hurricane storm surge signs

installed through Project Impact.

Building

Inspection

Services

Partner

donatio

ns/

General

Fund

Continue providing hazard-related

literature/information to citizens visiting

Sullivan’s Island Town Hall.

Planning

General

Fund

Participate in “Hazard Awareness

Week”.

Building/Zo

ning

General

Fund

Recognize “International Building

Inspection ServicesSafety Week” to

promote safety in the built environment

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability

Continue providing speakers to civic

groups regarding hazard related

activities.

Building,

Zoning, Fire

and Police

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 570

Type Activity Lead Agency

Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1

highest, 4 lowest)

PI Continue participating in the Project Impact Program for Public Information (PPI) to achieve maximum public outreach.

Building Inspection Services / Project Impact committee members

General Fund

PI Create Sullivan’s Island Program for Public Information.

Zoning/ Building Inspection Services / Planning Commission

General Fund

Work with the Town Planning Commission, Town Staff and select members of the community with the goal to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability.

PI Continue working with State Department of Natural Resources and ISO to maximize Community Rating System (CRS) rating.

Zoning / Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Conduct periodic reviews of Permitting procedure and inspections, GIS Data management, public notification efforts, etc.

P1 Create Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation Web Page with regular updates.

Zoning / Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Build on new web page to increase public outreach. Display all applicable GIS maps, emergency service contact information

P1 Continue to develop Town GIS. Zoning / Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Continue to build on Sullivan’s Island GIS data. Work with the County to continue to update the Town’s Geographic Information System (GIS) to ensure that Town- specific information is incorporated into the system as necessary, conducting more detailed hazard risk assessments and for tracking permitting/land use patterns.

Additional Recommended Projects may be added to this project list as the committees consider other projects and recommend these projects for implementation.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 571

STATUS REPORT FOR THE TOWN OF SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, SC

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in the Town Of

Sullivan’s Island for hazard mitigation during 2014-2015 and their status through April

2015

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is Natural and Beneficial

Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is Structural Projects Activities, and “PI” is Public

Information Activities, “GIS” is Geographic Information Systems Activities.)

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1

highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue enforcement of the

International series Building-related

and Fire codes and the floodplain

management regulations.

Building

Inspection

Services &

Zoning

General

Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protect the lives of our citizens from natural and man- made hazards

Ongoing

Continue support for coordination of

departments to implement the storm

water management regulations as

stated in the NPDES permit

requirements.

Building

Inspection

Services &

Zoning

General

Fund

Ongoing

Continue enforcement of zoning

regulations; seek assistance with

developing regulations to continue

the single family character of the

island.

Zoning

General

Fund

Ongoing

Continue providing information to

citizens regarding propane tank

anchoring

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Educating citizens regarding vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to reduce vulnerability; minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage

Ongoing

Continue prohibiting manufactured

homes to be installed in flood zones.

Building

Inspection

Services &

Zoning

General

Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards.

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 572

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1

highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Promote the use of voluntary

standards for single-family residences

to exceed minimal building code

requirements for wind and seismic

design.

Building

Inspection

Services &

Zoning

General

Fund

Ongoing

Promote standards for existing

homes to be retrofitted to that

exceed minimal codes.

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Ongoing

Seek funding for retrofitting critical

facilities on the island to enhanced

hazard resistance if funding sources

become available.

Administrative

Grant

Funding

Reduce vulnerability of infrastructure to natural and man-made hazards; minimize future hurricane damage; minimize future earthquake damage; reduce existing flood damage; preserve historic building inventory; promote long-term economic prosperity

Ongoing

NB Continue to enforce the Trimming &

Pruning ordinance in the RC-1 and

RC-2 areas.

Zoning & Tree

Commission

Tree

Fund &

General

Fund

Preserve the natural protective barrier around the island that protects the island from hurricane flood surge, wind and erosion control.

Ongoing

Continue enforcement of the tree

protection/landscaping ordinance

Zoning & Tree

Commission

Tree

Fund

&Genera

l Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities

Ongoing

Continue maintaining permanent

open space.

Building

Inspection

Services,

Zoning &

Recreation

Committee

General

Fund

Preserve environmental resources; promote long-term economic prosperity; encourage recreational activities; minimize future flood damages

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 573

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1

highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue participating in the Build-A-

Dune projects as funding permits.

Building

Inspection

Services &

Maintenance

Grant

Funding

Ongoing

Continue to morally support

Charleston County initiative to

distribute literature on riparian

buffer zones and hazard resistant

landscaping to citizens through

government offices and at expos.

Building

Inspection

Services

none

Ongoing

Continue hazardous material training

Fire

Department

General

Fund

Ongoing

Continue Terrorist Response Training

Fire

Department

Police

Department

General

Fund

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future terrorist activity incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man-made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; promote long-term economic prosperity.

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 574

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1

highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue coordinating Emergency

Operations Center activities in the

event of a hazard event

Administrative

Fire

Department

Police

Department

General

Fund

Ongoing

Continue responding to hazard

emergencies

Fire

Department,

Police

Department

General

Fund

Ongoing

Continue to require stringent

construction practices for new critical

facilities that are sensitive to flood

zone and seismic considerations.

Administrative

& Building

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Ongoing

Evaluate existing Town-owned

facilities for hazard resistance and

retrofit facilities if needed where

feasible.

Building

Inspection

Services & Fire

Department

General

Fund/

Grant

Funding

Ongoing

Continue the drainage maintenance

program

Maintenance

& Charleston

County

General

Fund

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 575

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1

highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue the road

repair/construction program,

considering needs during evacuation

and soil liquefaction potential in

prioritization decisions

Public Works

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Ongoing

Support Charleston County in

maintaining hurricane storm surge

signs installed through Project

Impact.

Building

Inspection

Services

Partner

donatio

ns/

General

Fund

Ongoing

Continue providing hazard-related

literature/information to citizens

visiting Sullivan’s Island Town Hall

and delivery of that information to

residents.

Develop a comprehensive website

for disaster related activities for

Sullivan’s Island.

To include information and links to

outside literature, information and

local help for disaster mitigation..

Planning

General

Fund

Ongoing

Participate in “Hazard Awareness

Week”.

Building

Inspection

Services/Zonin

General

Fund

Ongoing

Recognize “International Building

Safety Week” to promote safety in

the built environment

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 576

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1

highest, 4

lowest)

Status

PI Create Sullivan’s Island Program for Public Information.

Zoning/ Building Inspection Services / Planning Commission

General Fund

Ongoing

PI Continue working with State Department of Natural Resources and ISO to maximize Community Rating System (CRS) rating.

Zoning / Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Conduct periodic reviews of Permitting procedure and inspections, GIS Data management, public notification efforts, etc.

Ongoing

P1 Create Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation Web Page with regular updates.

Zoning / Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Build on new web page to increase public outreach. Display all applicable GIS maps, emergency service contact information

Ongoing

P1 Continue to develop Town GIS. Zoning / Building Inspection Services

General Fund

Continue to build on Sullivan’s Island GIS data. Work with the County to continue to update the Town’s Geographic Information System (GIS) to ensure that Town-specific information is incorporated into the system as necessary, conducting more detailed hazard risk assessments and for tracking permitting/land use patterns.

Ongoing

Additional Recommended Projects may be added to this project list as the committees consider other projects and recommend these projects for implementation.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 577

7.18 – Charleston County Parks & Recreation Commission

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 578

ACTION PLAN FOR THE CHARLSTON COUNTY

PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION

The following are the projects proposed to be undertaken/ continued at Charleston County Park and

Recreation Commission (CCPRC) facilities for hazard mitigation during 2015-2016

Type Activity Lead

Agency

Funding

Source Goals Addressed

Priority (1 is highest,

4 is lowest)

Distribute brochures to marina guests

on protecting boats from damages

during hurricanes.

CCPRC

Marina Staff

General

Fund; FEMA

Educate boat owners, minimize

property damage. 1

NB Continue to purchase and maintain

permanent open space as parks. CCPRC

Grants; Bond

funding

Preserve environmental and

recreational resources, minimize

flood damage, and improve water

quality.

NB Continue preservation of beach access

and shoreline ecology. CCPRC

Grants;

General funds

Protect coastline and property from

natural hazards, provides quality of

life for citizens and protects

wildlife habitat

Continue involvement in local hazard

mitigation initiatives by providing

information to the community.

CCPRC General fund

Educating citizens about their

vulnerability to natural hazards, and

reasons for protecting the

environment.

Evaluate CCPRC property and

structures to man-made and natural

hazards.

CCPRC General fund

Find, repair, and retrofit structures

to reduce damages from natural

hazards and improve security from

acts of terrorism.

NB Re-establish beach dunes and

vegetation CCPRC General fund

Protection of marsh land, property,

and wildlife habitat. 1

Re-establish riparian buffer zones at

all applicable water resources owned

by CCPRC

CCPRC General fund Protection of environment, water

quality, and wildlife habitat 1

Continue providing programs and

resources to schools to enhance

education of students to hazards and

environmental issues.

CCPRC General fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from

natural hazards, increasing civil

involvement in critical issues.

Continue participating in the Project

Impact Outreach Project Strategy for

the Community Rating System.

Participate in the Program for Public

Information (PPI) see Section VI – D

for details

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project

Impact

committee

members

General Fund

Establishing cooperative

relationships between public,

private and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and recovery

for hazard events; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural hazards and

steps to take to reduce vulnerability

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 579

Type Activity Lead

Agency

Funding

Source Goals Addressed

Priority (1 is highest,

4 is lowest)

Accelerate agency’s Hazard Tree

Identification Program. Identify and

remove problem trees.

CCPRC General fund

Protect property from damage due

to vulnerable trees during storms

and hurricanes.

Continue to update and inform

employees of hazardous weather

conditions as outlined in the

Hurricane Plan.

CCPRC General fund

Protection of property and safety of

guest during hazardous weather

events or other crisis.

Re-forestation of selected zones

within developed CCPRC parks, Re-

establish natural vegetation.

CCPRC General fund

Decreased use of pesticides,

improved water retention, drainage,

improved drought and disease

resistance, better hazard survival,

and improved wildlife habitats.

NB Purchase energy efficient and hybrid

vehicles. CCPRC General fund

Lessen use of fossil fuels for high

use vehicles 2

Evaluate structure vulnerability to

wildfire events at parks. Work with

local Fire Departments.

CCPRC General fund

Protection of buildings in natural

settings from wildfires with good

landscaping practices.

PA Develop procedures to protect

computer equipment and records. CCPRC General fund

Maintain employees support (ie:

payroll, medical, etc.) and all

revenue generating services.

NB Establish riparian buffer zones around

facility lakes and water bodies. CCPRC General fund

Control erosion and pesticide

runoff. Improve water quality. 1

NB Monitor water bodies near CCPRC

dog parks for bacterial levels. CCPRC General fund

Prevent bacterial contamination of

recreational waters from dog waste. 2

Increase emphasis in re-cycling at all

PRC facilities. Install re-cycling

containers, drop off locations, etc.

CCPRC General fund Reduce waste taken to landfills. 2

Continue participating in the Project

Impact Program for Public

Information (PPI) to achieve

maximum public outreach.

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project

Impact

committee

members

General Fund

Establishing cooperative

relationships between public,

private and non-profit sectors to

enhance preparedness and recovery

for hazard events; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural hazards and

steps to take to reduce vulnerability

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 580

STATUS REPORT FOR THE CHARLSTON COUNTY

PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION

The following are the projects proposed to be undertaken/ continued at Charleston County Park and

Recreation Commission (CCPRC) facilities for hazard mitigation during 2014-2015 and their status

through April 2015

Type Activity Lead

Agency

Funding

Source Goals Addressed

Priority (1 is

highest, 4 is lowest)

Status

Distribute brochures to marina

guests on protecting boats from

damages during hurricanes.

CCPRC

Marina

Staff

General

Fund;

FEMA

Educate boat owners, minimize

property damage. 1

Continuing

Continue to purchase and

maintain permanent open space

as parks.

CCPRC

Grants;

Bond

funding

Preserve environmental and

recreational resources,

minimize flood damage, and

improve water quality.

Continuing

NB Continue preservation of beach

access and shoreline ecology. CCPRC

Grants;

General

funds

Protect coastline and property

from natural hazards, provides

quality of life for citizens and

protects wildlife habitat

Continuing

Continue involvement in local

hazard mitigation initiatives by

providing information to the

community.

CCPRC General fund

Educating citizens about their

vulnerability to natural

hazards, and reasons for

protecting the environment.

Continuing

Evaluate CCPRC property and

structures to man-made and

natural hazards.

CCPRC General fund

Find, repair, and retrofit

structures to reduce damages

from natural hazards and

improve security from acts of

terrorism.

Continuing…

Annual

Assessment

NB Re-establish beach dunes and

vegetation CCPRC General fund

Protection of marsh land,

property, and wildlife habitat. 1

Continuing

Re-establish riparian buffer

zones at all applicable water

resources owned by CCPRC

CCPRC General fund

Protection of environment,

water quality, and wildlife

habitat

Continuing

Continue providing programs

and resources to schools to

enhance education of students to

hazards and environmental

issues.

CCPRC General fund

Protecting the lives of citizens

from natural hazards,

increasing civil involvement in

critical issues.

Continuing

Accelerate agency’s Hazard Tree

Identification Program. Identify

and remove problem trees.

CCPRC General fund

Protect property from damage

due to vulnerable trees during

storms and hurricanes.

Continuing…

periodic

assessment of

property

vegetation

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 581

Type Activity Lead

Agency

Funding

Source Goals Addressed

Priority (1 is

highest,

4 is lowest)

Status

Continue to update and inform

employees of hazardous weather

conditions as outlined in the

Hurricane Plan.

CCPRC General fund

Protection of property and

safety of guest during

hazardous weather events or

other crisis.

Continuing…

Annual

updates of

agency E.A.P.

Re-forestation of selected zones

within developed CCPRC parks,

Re-establish natural vegetation.

CCPRC General fund

Decreased use of pesticides,

improved water retention,

drainage, improved drought

and disease resistance, better

hazard survival, and improved

wildlife habitats.

Continuing

NB Purchase energy efficient and

hybrid vehicles. CCPRC General fund

Lessen use of fossil fuels for

high use vehicles 2

Continuing

Evaluate structure vulnerability

to wildfire events at parks. Work

with local Fire Departments.

CCPRC General fund

Protection of buildings in

natural settings from wildfires

with good landscaping

practices.

Continuing

PA Develop procedures to protect

computer equipment and records. CCPRC General fund

Maintain employees support

(ie: payroll, medical, etc.) and

all revenue generating services.

Continuing

Establish riparian buffer zones

around facility lakes and water

bodies.

CCPRC General fund Control erosion and pesticide

runoff. Improve water quality. 1

Continuing

Monitor water bodies near

CCPRC dog parks for bacterial

levels.

CCPRC General fund

Prevent bacterial

contamination of recreational

waters from dog waste.

Continuing…3 rd

party testing of

pond

Increase emphasis in re-cycling

at all PRC facilities. Install re-

cycling containers, drop off

locations, etc.

CCPRC General fund Reduce waste taken to

landfills. 2

Continuing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 582

7.19 – Charleston County School District

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 583

Action Plan for the Charleston County School District 2015-2016 Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/continued in the Charleston

County School District for hazard mitigation during 2015-2016 (Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is Natural and Beneficial Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is Structural Projects Activities, and “PI” is Public

Information Activities, “GIS” is Geographic Information Systems Activities.)

Additional Recommended Projects may be added to this project list as the Project Impact/Disaster Resistant Communities or Charleston

County School District committees consider other projects and recommend these projects for implementation.

Type Activity Lead

Agency

Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

PA/

Continue to prepare

comprehensive hazard plan

Charleston

County

School

District

Internal/

Grant

Funding

Minimize future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; minimize future

hurricane damage; protect the

lives of students faculty and

staff of the Charleston County

School District from natural

and man-made hazards

PI/

Continued development of

Emergency response activities

and training for all schools and

other occupied structures

Charleston

County

School

District

Internal/

Grant

Funding

Public Education and outreach

for hazard related activities at

the Charleston County School

District

PI Continue distributing of

information related to hazard

preparations and media contacts

to educate Charleston County

School District staff and the

public regarding hazard events

Charleston

County

School

District

Internal/

Grant

Funding

Public Education and outreach

for hazard related activities at

the Charleston County School

District

PI Continue participating in the

Project Impact Outreach Project

Strategy for the Community

Rating System. Participate in the

Program for Public Information

(PPI) see Section VI – D for

details

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project

Impact

committee

members

General

Fund

Establishing cooperative

relationships between public,

private and non-profit sectors

to enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

their vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability

PI Continue working with local

municipalities and Charleston

County to enhance hazard event

preparations and response.

Charleston

County

School

District

Internal/

Grant

Funding

Public Education and outreach

for hazard related activities at

the Charleston County School

District

PP/

Seek funding for retrofitting

Charleston County School

District-owned facilities for

enhanced hazard resistance as

opportunities become available

Charleston

County

School

District

Internal/

Grant

Funding

Minimize future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; minimize future

hurricane damage; protect the

lives of students faculty and

staff of the Charleston County

School District from natural

and man-made hazards

PA Continue development of an

Emergency Operations Center for

Charleston County School

District

Charleston

County

School

District

Internal/

Grant

Funding

Provide central facility to

monitor and coordinate

response to natural and man-

made hazards

PA/

PP/

Continue to develop design

specifications that will allow

design of facilities to better resist

natural and man-made hazards

Charleston

County

School

District

Internal/

Grant

Funding

Provide architects with

guidelines to design hazardous

resistant buildings

PA/

PP/

Remove and rebuild schools

identified as needing earthquake

improvements.

Charleston

County

School

District

Internal Continue to replace outdated

schools with modern, hazard

resistant construction.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 584

STATUS REPORT FOR THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/continued in the Charleston

County School District for hazard mitigation during 2014-2015 and their status through

April 2015

(Abbreviations for Type are as follows: PA is Preventive Activities, PP is Property Protection Activities, NB is Natural and

Beneficial Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, ES is Emergency Services Activities, SP is Structural Projects

Activities, and PI is Public Information Activities.)

Type Activity Lead

Agency

Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

PA/

Continue to prepare

comprehensive hazard plan

Charleston

County

School

District

Internal/

Grant

Funding

Minimize future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; minimize future

hurricane damage; protect the

lives of students faculty and

staff of the Charleston County

School District from natural

and man-made hazards

Ongoing

efforts. We

have added a

robust Safety

and Security

plan for each

campus as

well as an

Environment

al protocol

plan that

covers

environment

al hazards.

PI/

Continued development of

Emergency response activities

and training for all schools and

other occupied structures

Charleston

County

School

District

Internal/

Grant

Funding

Public Education and outreach

for hazard related activities at

the Charleston County School

District

Ongoing

efforts. This

year CCSD

has hired a

full time

security

training

officer in

charge of

training staff,

students and

other

building

occupants.

This has

yielded

multiple

drills,

tabletop

exercises and

mock

emergency

response

activities

which have

greatly

improved

CCSD’s

preparedness

PI Continue distributing of

information related to hazard

preparations and media contacts

to educate Charleston County

School District staff and the

public regarding hazard events

Charleston

County

School

District

Internal/

Grant

Funding

Public Education and outreach

for hazard related activities at

the Charleston County School

District

Ongoing

efforts.

Through our

new training

officer, our

communicati

ons staff and

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 585

Type Activity Lead

Agency

Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

our

ParentLink

program, we

have

multiple

avenues to

educate staff

and public on

emergency

and hazard

events.

ParentLink is

our main

contact

system. It

can emit a

targeted or

broad

broadcast via

text, phone,

e-mail, and

social media

regarding

hazard

events in real

time.

PI Continue working with local

municipalities and Charleston

County to enhance hazard event

preparations and response.

Charleston

County

School

District

Internal/

Grant

Funding

Public Education and outreach

for hazard related activities at

the Charleston County School

District

2 Ongoing

efforts.

CCSD

Security staff

and

Operations

staff

continues to

maintain a

relationship

with

Charleston

County.

Specifically,

CCSD has a

partnership

with

Charleston

County

Consolidated

911 and the

Emergency

Operations

Center as

well as

considering

entering into

a data

sharing plan

via the

Alistar

program

used by

Charleston

County.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 586

Type Activity Lead

Agency

Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

PP/

Seek funding for retrofitting

Charleston County School

District-owned facilities for

enhanced hazard resistance as

opportunities become available

Charleston

County

School

District

Internal/

Grant

Funding

Minimize future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; minimize future

hurricane damage; protect the

lives of students faculty and

staff of the Charleston County

School District from natural

and man-made hazards

Ongoing

efforts.

Charleston

County

School

District is

constantly

looking for

opportunities

to enhance

our facilities

for hazard

resistance.

Starting in

2017 the

Facilities

group will

begin a large

capital

maintenance

program

focused on

re-roofing

and system

replacement

on our

facilities

toward this

end.

PA Continue development of an

Emergency Operations Center for

Charleston County School

District

Charleston

County

School

District

Internal/

Grant

Funding

Provide central facility to

monitor and coordinate

response to natural and man-

made hazards

2 Ongoing

efforts. The

CCSD

Emergency

Operations

Center is in

the Design

Phase and is

funded.

Scope and

function has

been

determined.

Expected

completion

date is 2017.

PA/

PP/

Continue to develop design

specifications that will allow

design of facilities to better resist

natural and man-made hazards

Charleston

County

School

District

Internal/

Grant

Funding

Provide architects with

guidelines to design hazardous

resistant buildings

1 Completed.

CCSD has

just

completed a

major

revision of

design

specification

s. These

specification

s are now on

a regular

update

schedule.

PA/

PP/

Remove and rebuild schools

identified as needing earthquake

improvements.

Charleston

County

School

District

Internal Rebuild 5 schools to modern

earthquake standards

1 Completed.

CCSD

continues to

execute new

building

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 587

Type Activity Lead

Agency

Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

projects,

replacing

schools that

are not up to

current

construction

and hazard

resilience. In

November

2014, a new

building

program

funding

mechanism

was

approved by

the

Charleston

County

voters. It

will fund

phase IV of

CCSD’s

capital

program

running from

2017 to 2022

and will

allow us to

execute over

20 new

projects.

Additional Recommended Projects may be added to this project list as the Project Impact/Disaster Resistant Communities or Charleston County School District committees consider other projects and recommend these projects for implementation.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 588

7.20 – Charleston Water System

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 589

2015-2016 ACTION PLAN FOR THE

CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM (fka Commissioners of Public Works for the City of Charleston)

The Charleston Water System is located in Charleston County, SC.

The following are proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued by the

Charleston Water System service area for hazard mitigation during 2015-2016

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property

Protection Activities, “NB” is Natural and Beneficial Functions/Resource Preservation

Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is Structural Projects Activities, “PI” is

Public Information Activities, and “GIS” is Geographic Information System Activities.)

Revision Date: 09/04/2015

CWS Department Legend (indicates responsibility)

CS – Customer Service

E&C – Engineering & Construction

EO - Executive Office

ERD – Environmental Resources (Wastewater Treatment)

IT – Information Technology

HR – Human Resources

HWTP – Hanahan Water Treatment Plant

WWC – Wastewater Collection

WDD - Water Distribution

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) Addressed Priority

(1-highest,

4-lowest)

Customer Service PA Continue to

install/maintain

automated meter

reading operations for

the water system

CS, Meter

Services

Major and

Recurring

Capital

Increase accuracy of

readings; reduces fuel

consumption; reduces

exposure of readers to

hazardous elements, such as

dog bites, insect stings, etc.

Engineering & Construction SP Continue to maintain

25-year master plans for

water supply,

distribution, collection,

and treatment.

Updates on-going.

E&C O&M Maintain up-to-date master

plans to proactively replace

aging infrastructure, ensure

hydraulic efficiencies, and

prepare for area growth.

1 (Update

min. of

every 10

years)

ES Continue to replace

aging sections of the

wastewater tunnel

E&C Major Capital Will accommodate area

growth and ensure that

major overflows do not

occur

PA Continue to discuss

Environmental

Management System,

Safety, and Security at

preconstruction

conferences

E&C;

HR; Facilities;

Purchasing

O&M;

Major and

Recurring

Capital

Educate contractors on

understanding safe work

practices; protection of

environment and security

issues

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 590

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) Addressed Priority

(1-highest,

4-lowest)

ES Continue to install

emergency generators

or stand-by power

connections at pump

stations

E&C Major and

Recurring

Capital

Ensure continuous operations

during power outages to

protect the environment

PA Continue to require

design, engineering,

and construction which

meets code

requirements for flood,

hurricane, and seismic

considerations

E&C;

HWTP;

ERD;WWC;

WDD

Major and

Recurring

Capital

Minimizes the impacts from

natural disasters to help

ensure continual operations

GIS Continue to maintain

upgrades to GIS;

continue to improve

accuracy

E&C;

WDD;

WWC; CS

Major and

Recurring

Capital;

O&M

GIS provides a powerful tool

for analysis: to minimize

disruption of water

distribution and wastewater

services, for work planning,

and for emergency response

location accuracy

SP Continue

implementation of

water main

replacement /

rehabilitation

E&C;

WDD

Major and

Recurring

Capital

Ensures reliable water

infrastructure for providing

safe and abundant water,

reducing leaks, etc.

PA Continue Cross

Connection Control

Program

E&C O&M Protects CWS’s water system

from contaminants; hence,

public health protection

SP Continue the

optimization of plant

and distribution

pumping utilizing

hydraulic modeling

software

E&C; WDD; HWTP O&M Ensures adequate pressures

are available to monitor age

of water and maintain

distribution system pressures

SP Continue to

expand/improve

Supervisory Control and

Data Acquisition

(SCADA) infrastructure

and system

EO Major and

recurring

capital; O&M

Increase ability to monitor

water and wastewater

systems throughout plants

and service area

SP Continue rehabilitation

of treatment plant unit

processes

E&C Major and

Recurring

Capital

Assures reliability and

robustness of mechanical

equipment and system

infrastructure

SP Continue

implementation of

water main

replacement/

rehabilitation

E&C; WDD Major and

Recurring

Capital

Helps ensure reliable water

infrastructure for providing

safe and abundant water,

reducing leaks, etc.

Continue

implementation of

wastewater main

replacement and

rehabilitation

E&C; WWC Major Capital Ensures reliable wastewater

infrastructure, reducing

blockages, I&I, etc.

Executive Office

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 591

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) Addressed Priority

(1-highest,

4-lowest)

PA Continue to conform

with ISO 14001

Standards for

maintaining an

Environmental

Management System

(EMS)

EO and other

depts.

O&M Serves to minimize risk of

activities adversely

impacting the environment

and public health

NB Continue support of the

SC Water Quality

Association

EO O&M Protect the environment

while preserving valuable

natural resources

NB Continue support of the

Cooper River Water

Users Association

EO O&M Protect the environment

while preserving valuable

natural resources

NB Continue general

water quality

monitoring program for

area rivers

EO;

Laboratory

O&M Helps ensure that the water

environment is being

protected

PI Continue Speakers’

Bureau Program for

water/wastewater

education to schools,

civic clubs, and public

meetings

EO O&M Helps disseminate critical

information to CWS’s

customers; improves

understanding and solicits

help

PI Continue participation

in Earth Day

EO and other

depts.

O&M Opportunity to inform

general public about critical

environmental issues and

what the public can do to

help minimize their impacts

to environment

NB Continue/expand

recycling program

EO and other

departments

O&M Reduces impacts on the

environment; landfill use; air

quality; water quality, etc.

PA Continue membership

in American Water

Works Association

(AWWA) & Water

Research Foundation

(WEF)

EO; HWTP; WDD;

E&C

O&M Supporting research efforts

and staying top of latest

technology helps to optimize

operations and minimize risk

PA Continue membership

in Water Research

Foundation (WRF) &

Water Environment

Research Foundation

(WERF)

EO; ERD;

WWC; E&C

O&M Supporting research efforts

and staying on top of latest

technology helps to optimize

operations and minimize risk

PA Continue participation

in Water Manager’s

Coalition

EO O&M Collaboration, emergency

preparation & response, &

cooperative efforts w/ other

utilities in S.C.

NB Continue to

evaluate/implement

portions of the City of

Charleston’s Green

Plan

EO Major and

Recurring

Capital; O&M

Reduces use of natural

resources and impact of our

operations on the

environment

NB Continue maintaining &

expanding recycling

program

EO and other

departments

O&M Reduces impacts on the

environment; landfill use; air

quality; water quality, etc.

NB Continue Bio-solids (Bio-

mass) Recycling

Program

EO; ERD O&M Reduces impacts on the

environment; landfill use; air

quality; water quality, etc.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 592

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) Addressed Priority

(1-highest,

4-lowest)

PA Continue to improve

corporate-level

emergency plans;

improve consistency

across all depts.

EO and all

departments

O&M Corporate-level emergency

plans aids in consistent

preparation & response to

emergency situations.

ES Continue to maintain

emergency

preparedness plans for

various emergencies

All departments O&M Comprehensive emergency

preparedness plans are used

to direct operations before,

during, and after a disaster

to minimize adverse impacts

ES Continue training

associates annually on

emergency

preparedness &

response (EMS

requirement)

All departments O&M Associate awareness is

critical to ensure proper

response prior to, during,

and after a disaster event

ES Continue risk

management scoring

of critical assets

ERD; HWTP; WWC;

WDD

O&M Prioritize critical assets;

initiate efforts to reduce risk

ES Continue participation

in the S.C. mutual aid

Water/wastewater

Agency Response

Network (SC WARN)

All departments O&M Mutual aid agreements for

member S.C. utilities to share

resources prior to, during, or

after an emergency event.

Environmental Resources PA Continue using sodium

hypo-chlorite at the

wastewater plant for

disinfection purposes

ERD O&M Greatly reduces risks

associated with gaseous

chlorine storage

PA Continue optimizing

process control at

wastewater treatment

plant(s)

ERD O&M Promotes efficiency, and

protects public health and

the water environment

PA Continue to enforce

and maintain the

industrial pre-treatment

program

ERD;

WWC

O&M Enforcement minimizes risk of

toxicity to the WWTPs

SP Continue to institute

statistical process

control at plant

ERD O&M Improves operational

efficiencies, and will aid in

protecting the environment

Information Technology GIS Continue linking work

orders to GIS maps

IT; WWC;

WDD; CS

O&M Enables real-time changes to

be made to GIS and asset

condition description; this

ensures faster emergency

response

PA Continue utilizing

ruggedized laptops for

use with field crews

IT; WDD; WWC O&M Enables sending of work-

orders and other documents

and records to crews in real-

time. This ensures faster

response time in

emergencies

PA Continue maintaining &

expanding OPS SQL

statistical analysis

program

HWTP O&M Improves statistical analysis

for faster response to

changes in the water

treatment process

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 593

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) Addressed Priority

(1-highest,

4-lowest)

PA Continue monitoring

and evaluation of

cyber-security

IT / SCADA O&M Evaluate potential cyber risks

associated with information

technology services and

data management

Human Resources ES Continue training on

emergency

preparedness,

emergency response,

safety, first aid, CPR,

defensive driving, etc.

HR O&M Train CWS associates to

provide first aid response to

protect health

PA Continue Employee

Wellness Program

HR O&M Reduce health risks to CWS

associates

PA Continue to improve

Safety Program

HR O&M Help ensure safe working

conditions for CWS

associates, contractors, and

CWS customers and visitors

Hanahan Water Treatment Plant ES Continue Risk

Management Plan and

Process Management

Plan

HWTP O&M Protects public and worker

health from chemical

releases

ES Continue Hazwoper

Training

HWTP O&M Minimize impact of chemical

release

1 (Increased

to 12-

member

team)

ES Continue maintaining &

training on Spill

Prevention, Control,

and Countermeasure

(SPCC) plan

HWTP O&M Plan updates and mitigation

for chemical spills

ES Continue training on

caustic scrubber for

chlorine leak mitigation

HWTP O&M Minimize impact of chemical

release

ES Continue training with

local area fire and

police departments

HWTP O&M Ensure that chemical

releases are dealt with

quickly with minimum of

property damage and risk to

public

PA Continue monitoring of

raw water supplies

HWTP O&M Ensures safety and

treatability of source water

supplies

PA Continue optimizing

process control at

treatment plants

HWTP;

ERD

O&M Protects public health and

water environment

PA Continue membership

in AWWA’s Partnership

for Safe Drinking Water

HWTP O&M Ensures excellence in water

treatment to protect water

quality and public health

due to protozoan

contaminants

SP Continue/expand the

use of statistical process

control at plant

HWTP O&M Improves operational

efficiencies and finished

water quality, and will

protect public health

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 594

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) Addressed Priority

(1-highest,

4-lowest)

ES Continue to maintain

on-line, real-time

monitoring system for

raw water, finished

water and water

distribution system

HWTP; WDD; EO Grant and

O&M

Will help protect public

health by monitoring in real-

time any abnormalities in the

potable water

ES Continue preferential

treatment from

chemical vendors

regarding chemical

deliveries after

emergency events.

HWTP O&M Ensures drinking water

quality is a priority for the

community after an

emergency event.

Wastewater Collection PA Continue to enforce

wastewater rules and

regulations

WWC; ERD;

E&C;

Customer Service

O&M Minimize problems with

wastewater collection and

treatment to protect public

health and environment

PI Continue informing

citizens about need for

proper grease disposal

and flushables

WWC;

O&M Educating the public will

help CWS to minimize

problems with its wastewater

collection

PA Continue enforcing

grease trap ordinance

program

WWC O&M Minimizes clogs in

wastewater mains

PA Continue CCTV

monitoring and

cleaning of wastewater

mains

WWC O&M;

Recurring

Capital

Ensures proper operations of

wastewater system; identifies

deficient wastewater mains

for rehab

PA Continue Sewer System

Evaluation Surveys

(SSES)

WWC O&M Identifies deficiencies to be

corrected for proper system

operations and to minimize

hydraulic overloads

PA Continue Smoke Testing

Program

WWC O&M Identifies deficiencies to be

corrected for proper system

operations and to minimize

hydraulic overloads

SP Continue rehabilitation

of wastewater mains

and service laterals

WWC;

E&C

Major and

Recurring

Capital

Improvements to

wastewater infrastructure

allows better control of I/I,

fewer main collapses, and

fewer wastewater back-ups

GIS Continue asset register

population

WWC O&M Populate GIS with missing

data and Improve the

integrity of asset data as

needed

ES Continue to update

Spill Prevention,

Control, and

Countermeasure

(SPCC) plan as needed

HWTP; ERD;

WWC; Fleet

O&M Minimize the impacts of a

petroleum or chemical spill

Water Distribution PA Continue to enforce

water rules and

regulations

WDD; Cross

Connection

Control;

Customer Service

O&M Minimize problems with

water distribution and water

quality

ES Continue fire hydrant

installations,

replacements, and

improvements

WDD;

E&C

Major and

Recurring

Capital

Helps ensure proper levels of

water quantity for fighting

emergency fires

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 595

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) Addressed Priority

(1-highest,

4-lowest)

PA Continue working with

area fire departments

on proper flushing

techniques

WDD O&M Educating 14 different fire

districts on proper operation

of fire hydrants to minimize

damage and to help

protect water quality

PA Continue leak

detection program

WDD O&M Ensures water main integrity

and minimizes water losses

PA Continue Water Main

Flushing Program

WDD O&M Helps protect water quality

and public health

PA Continue with program

to communicate more

effectively with CWS’s

large water customers

WDD;

O&M Improvements in

communication to large

customers is essential prior to,

during, & after a crisis.

Communicate important

regulatory changes & solicit

feedback.

ES Continue to maintain

and increase the

capacity of potable

water supply tanks

WDD O&M;

Recurring

Capital

During an emergency water

loss, potable water service is

critical for certain facilities;

potable water tanks provide

that service

GIS Continue asset register

population

WDD O&M Populate GIS with missing

data and Improve the

integrity of asset data as

needed

SP Continue water main

rehabilitation /

replacement program

WDD Major &

Recurring

Capital

Reduces the number of

water main breaks, increases

fire flows, improves service to

critical customers, and

lowers the potential of

disturbances to the

environment.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 596

2014-2015 STATUS REPORT FOR THE

CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM (fka Commissioners of Public Works for the City of Charleston)

The Charleston Water System is located in Charleston County, SC.

The following are proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued by the

Charleston Water System service area for hazard mitigation during 2014-2015

and their status through April 2015

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property

Protection Activities, “NB” is Natural and Beneficial Functions/Resource Preservation

Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is Structural Projects Activities, “PI” is

Public Information Activities, and “GIS” is Geographic Information System Activities.)

Revision Date: 09/04/2015

CWS Department Legend (indicates responsibility)

CS – Customer Service

E&C – Engineering & Construction

EO - Executive Office

ERD – Environmental Resources (Wastewater Treatment)

IT – Information Technology

HR – Human Resources

HWTP – Hanahan Water Treatment Plant

WWC – Wastewater Collection

WDD - Water Distribution

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) Addressed Priority

(1-

highest,

4-lowest)

Status

Customer Service

PA Continue to

install/maintain

automated meter

reading operations for

the water system

CS, Meter

Services

Major and

Recurring

Capital

Increase accuracy of

readings; reduces fuel

consumption; reduces

exposure of readers to

hazardous elements, such

as dog bites, insect stings,

etc.

We are

currently

replacing

6000 meters

this year with

a plan to

continue for

the next 4

years or

upon

completion

of the entire

system

Engineering & Construction

SP Continue to maintain

25-year master plans for

water supply,

distribution, collection,

and treatment.

Updates on-going.

E&C O&M Maintain up-to-date

master plans to proactively

replace aging

infrastructure, ensure

hydraulic efficiencies, and

prepare for area growth.

On-going

(Update min.

of every 10

years)

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 597

ES Continue to replace

aging sections of the

wastewater tunnel

E&C Major Capital Will accommodate area

growth and ensure that

major overflows do not

occur

1 On-going

PA Continue to discuss

Environmental

Management System,

Safety, and Security at

preconstruction

conferences

E&C;

HR; Facilities;

Purchasing

O&M;

Major and

Recurring

Capital

Educate contractors on

understanding safe work

practices; protection of

environment and security

issues

1 On-going

ES Continue to install

emergency generators

or stand-by power

connections at pump

stations

E&C Major and

Recurring

Capital

Ensure continuous

operations during power

outages to protect the

environment

2 On-going

PA Continue to require

design, engineering,

and construction which

meets code

requirements for flood,

hurricane, and seismic

considerations

E&C;

HWTP;

ERD;WWC;

WDD

Major and

Recurring

Capital

Minimizes the impacts from

natural disasters to help

ensure continual

operations

2 On-going

GIS Continue to maintain

upgrades to GIS;

continue to improve

accuracy

E&C;

WDD;

WWC; CS

Major and

Recurring

Capital;

O&M

GIS provides a powerful

tool for analysis: to

minimize disruption of

water distribution and

wastewater services, for

work planning, and for

emergency response

location accuracy

1 On-going

SP Continue

implementation of

water main

replacement /

rehabilitation

E&C;

WDD

Major and

Recurring

Capital

Ensures reliable water

infrastructure for providing

safe and abundant water,

reducing leaks, etc.

1 On-going

PA Continue Cross

Connection Control

Program

E&C O&M Protects CWS’s water

system from contaminants;

hence, public health

protection

1 On-going

SP Continue the

optimization of plant

and distribution

pumping utilizing

hydraulic modeling

software

E&C; WDD; HWTP O&M Ensures adequate

pressures are available to

monitor age of water and

maintain distribution system

pressures

1 On-going

SP Continue to

expand/improve

Supervisory Control and

Data Acquisition

(SCADA) infrastructure

and system

EO Major and

recurring

capital; O&M

Increase ability to monitor

water and wastewater

systems throughout plants

and service area

2 On-going

SP Continue rehabilitation

of treatment plant unit

processes

E&C Major and

Recurring

Capital

Assures reliability and

robustness of mechanical

equipment and system

infrastructure

1 On-going

SP Continue

implementation of

water main

replacement/

rehabilitation

E&C; WDD Major and

Recurring

Capital

Helps ensure reliable water

infrastructure for providing

safe and abundant water,

reducing leaks, etc.

1 On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 598

Continue

implementation of

wastewater main

replacement and

rehabilitation

E&C; WWC Major Capital Ensures reliable wastewater

infrastructure, reducing

blockages, I&I, etc.

1 On-going

Executive Office

PA Continue to conform

with ISO 14001

Standards for

maintaining an

Environmental

Management System

(EMS)

EO and other

depts.

O&M Serves to minimize risk of

activities adversely

impacting the environment

and public health

1 On-going

NB Continue support of the

SC Water Quality

Association

EO O&M Protect the environment

while preserving valuable

natural resources

2 On-going

NB Continue support of the

Cooper River Water

Users Association

EO O&M Protect the environment

while preserving valuable

natural resources

3 On-going

NB Continue general

water quality

monitoring program for

area rivers

EO;

Laboratory

O&M Helps ensure that the water

environment is being

protected

2 On-going

conjunction

with COG

PI Continue Speakers’

Bureau Program for

water/wastewater

education to schools,

civic clubs, and public

meetings

EO O&M Helps disseminate critical

information to CWS’s

customers; improves

understanding and solicits

help

2 On-going

PI Continue participation

in Earth Day

EO and other

depts.

O&M Opportunity to inform

general public about

critical environmental

issues and what the public

can do to help minimize

their impacts to

environment

3 On-going

NB Continue/expand

recycling program

EO and other

departments

O&M Reduces impacts on the

environment; landfill use;

air quality; water quality,

etc.

3 On-going

PA Continue membership

in American Water

Works Association

(AWWA) & Water

Research Foundation

(WEF)

EO; HWTP; WDD;

E&C

O&M Supporting research efforts

and staying top of latest

technology helps to

optimize operations and

minimize risk

1 On-going

PA Continue membership

in Water Research

Foundation (WRF) &

Water Environment

Research Foundation

(WERF)

EO; ERD;

WWC; E&C

O&M Supporting research efforts

and staying on top of latest

technology helps to

optimize operations and

minimize risk

1 On-going

PA Continue participation

in Water Manager’s

Coalition

EO O&M Collaboration, emergency

preparation & response, &

cooperative efforts w/

other utilities in S.C.

3 On-going

NB Continue to

evaluate/implement

portions of the City of

Charleston’s Green

Plan

EO Major and

Recurring

Capital; O&M

Reduces use of natural

resources and impact of

our operations on the

environment

3 On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 599

Continue to

maintain/improve

counter-terrorism

program.

EO;

HWTP; E&C;

Facilities

O&M

Minimize potential for

water and wastewater

contamination in order to

protect public health and

the environment

1 On-going

NB Continue maintaining &

expanding recycling

program

EO and other

departments

O&M Reduces impacts on the

environment; landfill use;

air quality; water quality,

etc.

3 On-going

NB Continue Bio-solids (Bio-

mass) Recycling

Program

EO; ERD O&M Reduces impacts on the

environment; landfill use;

air quality; water quality,

etc.

2 On-going

PA Continue to improve

corporate-level

emergency plans;

improve consistency

across all depts.

EO and all

departments

O&M Corporate-level

emergency plans aids in

consistent preparation &

response to emergency

situations.

1 On-going

ES Continue to maintain

emergency

preparedness plans for

various emergencies

All departments O&M Comprehensive

emergency preparedness

plans are used to direct

operations before, during,

and after a disaster to

minimize adverse impacts

1 On-going

ES Continue training

associates annually on

emergency

preparedness &

response (EMS

requirement)

All departments O&M Associate awareness is

critical to ensure proper

response prior to, during,

and after a disaster event

1 On-going

ES Continue risk

management scoring

of critical assets

ERD; HWTP; WWC;

WDD

O&M Prioritize critical assets;

initiate efforts to reduce risk

1 On-going

ES Continue participation

in the S.C. mutual aid

Water/wastewater

Agency Response

Network (SC WARN)

All departments O&M Mutual aid agreements for

member S.C. utilities to

share resources prior to,

during, or after an

emergency event.

1 On-going

Environmental Resources

PA Continue using sodium

hypo-chlorite at the

wastewater plant for

disinfection purposes

ERD O&M Greatly reduces risks

associated with gaseous

chlorine storage

1 On-going

PA Continue optimizing

process control at

wastewater treatment

plant(s)

ERD O&M Promotes efficiency, and

protects public health and

the water environment

1 On-going

PA Continue to enforce

and maintain the

industrial pre-treatment

program

ERD;

WWC

O&M Enforcement minimizes risk

of toxicity to the WWTPs

2 On-going

SP Continue to institute

statistical process

control at plant

ERD O&M Improves operational

efficiencies, and will aid in

protecting the

environment

2 On-going

Information Technology

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 600

GIS Continue linking work

orders to GIS maps

IT; WWC;

WDD; CS

O&M Enables real-time changes

to be made to GIS and

asset condition description;

this ensures faster

emergency response

2 Continuing

with the

asset

manageme

nt project

under

Connie

Banegas

PA Continue utilizing

ruggedized laptops for

use with field crews

IT; WDD; WWC O&M Enables sending of work-

orders and other

documents and records to

crews in real-time. This

ensures faster response

time in emergencies

2 Completed

but CWS is

upgrading

system with

new

hardware

and

software to

be more

responsive

PA Continue maintaining &

expanding OPS SQL

statistical analysis

program

HWTP O&M Improves statistical analysis

for faster response to

changes in the water

treatment process

1 Complete

PA Continue monitoring

and evaluation of

cyber-security

IT / SCADA O&M Evaluate potential cyber

risks associated with

information technology

services and data

management

1 Always a

continuing

process;

CWS has

performed

evaluation

and review

in 2015

Human Resources

ES Continue training on

emergency

preparedness,

emergency response,

safety, first aid, CPR,

defensive driving, etc.

HR O&M Train CWS associates to

provide first aid response to

protect health

2 Ongoing

PA Continue Employee

Wellness Program

HR O&M Reduce health risks to CWS

associates

3 Ongoing

PA Continue to improve

Safety Program

HR O&M Help ensure safe working

conditions for CWS

associates, contractors,

and CWS customers and

visitors

1 Ongoing

Hanahan Water Treatment Plant

ES Continue Risk

Management Plan and

Process Management

Plan

HWTP O&M Protects public and worker

health from chemical

releases

1 Current

ES Continue Hazwoper

Training

HWTP O&M Minimize impact of

chemical release

1 (Increased

to 12-

member

team)

Current,

Incident

command

course

scheduled

Feb 2016

ES Continue maintaining &

training on Spill

Prevention, Control,

and Countermeasure

(SPCC) plan

HWTP O&M Plan updates and

mitigation for chemical

spills

1 Current

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 601

ES Continue training on

caustic scrubber for

chlorine leak mitigation

HWTP O&M Minimize impact of

chemical release. Note:

replacement scrubber

engineering design in

process

1 Ongoing

ES Continue training with

local area fire and

police departments

HWTP O&M Ensure that chemical

releases are dealt with

quickly with minimum of

property damage and risk

to public

1 Toured plant

with new

Hanahan fire

chief,

N. CHS

hazmat

coordinator

PA Continue monitoring of

raw water supplies

HWTP O&M Ensures safety and

treatability of source water

supplies

1 Current

PA Continue optimizing

process control at

treatment plants

HWTP;

ERD

O&M Protects public health and

water environment

1 Current –

initiating

program for

partnership

PA Continue membership

in AWWA’s Partnership

for Safe Drinking Water

HWTP O&M Ensures excellence in

water treatment to protect

water quality and public

health due to protozoan

contaminants

1 Current

SP Continue/expand the

use of statistical process

control at plant

HWTP O&M Improves operational

efficiencies and finished

water quality, and will

protect public health

1 Current

ES Continue to maintain

on-line, real-time

monitoring system for

raw water, finished

water and water

distribution system

HWTP; WDD; EO Grant and

O&M

Will help protect public

health by monitoring in

real-time any abnormalities

in the potable water

1 Current

PA Continue Bushy Park

Tunnel Air Vent

Protection Program

HWTP; E&C O&M Protect raw water source

from contamination

1 Complete

ES Continue preferential

treatment from

chemical vendors

regarding chemical

deliveries after

emergency events.

HWTP O&M Ensures drinking water

quality is a priority for the

community after an

emergency event.

1 Current

Wastewater Collection

PA Continue to enforce

wastewater rules and

regulations

WWC; ERD;

E&C;

Customer Service

O&M Minimize problems with

wastewater collection and

treatment to protect public

health and environment

1 Ongoing

PI Continue informing

citizens about need for

proper grease disposal

and flushables

WWC;

O&M Educating the public will

help CWS to minimize

problems with its

wastewater collection

3 Ongoing –

Participating

in Regional

Campaign

PA Continue enforcing

grease trap ordinance

program

WWC O&M Minimizes clogs in

wastewater mains

3 Ongoing

PA Continue CCTV

monitoring and

cleaning of wastewater

mains

WWC O&M;

Recurring

Capital

Ensures proper operations

of wastewater system;

identifies deficient

wastewater mains for

rehab

1 Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 602

PA Continue Sewer System

Evaluation Surveys

(SSES)

WWC O&M Identifies deficiencies to be

corrected for proper

system operations and to

minimize hydraulic

overloads

1 Ongoing

within basins

with the

highest

normalized

I/I flows

PA Continue Smoke Testing

Program

WWC O&M Identifies deficiencies to be

corrected for proper

system operations and to

minimize hydraulic

overloads

2 Ongoing

SP Continue rehabilitation

of wastewater mains

and service laterals

WWC;

E&C

Major and

Recurring

Capital

Improvements to

wastewater infrastructure

allows better control of I/I,

fewer main collapses, and

fewer wastewater back-

ups

2 Ongoing –

CIP and

recurring

capital

programs

GIS Continue asset register

population

WWC O&M Populate GIS with missing

data and Improve the

integrity of asset data as

needed

1 (1%

remaining)

Completed

Asset

program

deployment

ongoing.

ES Continue to update

Spill Prevention,

Control, and

Countermeasure

(SPCC) plan as needed

HWTP; ERD;

WWC; Fleet

O&M Minimize the impacts of a

petroleum or chemical spill

Ongoing

Water Distribution

PA Continue to enforce

water rules and

regulations

WDD; Cross

Connection

Control;

Customer Service

O&M Minimize problems with

water distribution and

water quality

2 Ongoing

PA Continue expanding

corrosion control

prevention program of

water distribution

system

WDD Recurring

Capital;

O&M

Minimize potential

corrosion of water mains to

extend life and lower

leakage rate

Ongoing

ES Continue fire hydrant

installations,

replacements, and

improvements

WDD;

E&C

Major and

Recurring

Capital

Helps ensure proper levels

of water quantity for

fighting emergency fires

1 Ongoing

PA Continue working with

area fire departments

on proper flushing

techniques

WDD O&M Educating 14 different fire

districts on proper

operation of fire hydrants

to minimize damage and

to help protect water

quality

2 Ongoing

PA Continue leak

detection program

WDD O&M Ensures water main

integrity and minimizes

water losses

2 Ongoing

PA Continue Water Main

Flushing Program

WDD O&M Helps protect water quality

and public health

1 Ongoing

PA Continue with program

to communicate more

effectively with CWS’s

large water customers

WDD;

O&M Improvements in

communication to large

customers is essential prior

to, during, & after a crisis.

Communicate important

regulatory changes &

solicit feedback.

2 Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 603

ES Continue to maintain

and increase the

capacity of potable

water supply tanks

WDD O&M;

Recurring

Capital

During an emergency

water loss, potable water

service is critical for certain

facilities; potable water

tanks provide that service

1 Water main

rehabilitation

and

replacement

ongoing

GIS Continue asset register

population

WDD O&M Populate GIS with missing

data and Improve the

integrity of asset data as

needed

1 96-97%

complete

SP Continue water main

rehabilitation /

replacement program

WDD Major &

Recurring

Capital

Reduces the number of

water main breaks,

increases fire flows,

improves service to critical

customers, and lowers the

potential of disturbances

to the environment.

1 Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 604

7.21 – College of Charleston

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 605

ACTION PLAN FOR THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON 2015-2016

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is Natural and Beneficial

Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is Structural Projects Activities, and “PI” is Public

Information Activities, “GIS” is Geographic Information Systems Activities.)

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

PA /

PP /

ES/

Continued training and coordination

activities with the campus- emergency

operations team.

Emergency

Management

Director

General

Fund

Campus wide coordination

and preparation for all

emergency management

activities; protect the lives

of our employees and

students from natural and

man-made hazards

PA /

PP /

ES/

Continued development and refinement of

campus-wide emergency management

protocols.

Emergency

Management

Director

General

Fund

Preparation for all

emergency management

activities; protect the lives

of our employees and

students from natural and

man-made hazards

PA /

Continue enforcement of the International

series Building, environmental safety and

Fire codes

Physical Plant /

Environmental

Health and

Safety/Fire

General

Fund

Minimize potential flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; protect the lives of

our employees and students

from natural and man-made

hazards

PA Participation in Project Impact with the

purpose of improving education on Hazards

to the college and community

Emergency

Management/

Project Impact

partners

General

Fund

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards;

educating citizens regarding

steps to take to reduce

vulnerabilities; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; reduce

vulnerability of our

infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards

NB Continued support of the new campus

sustainability program at the College of

Charleston

CofC Office of

Sustainability

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Environmental, resiliency,

outreach and education

programs

PP Continue energy conservation retrofitting of

college-owned facilities as resources are

available.

Facilities

Management

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Improve air quality

ES Continue hazardous material training Environmental

Health and

Safety Director

General

fund

Protecting lives employees

and students from man-

made hazards; minimize

future hazardous materials

incidents; preserve

environmental resources;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; assessing

vulnerability to man-made

hazards

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 606

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

ES Continue coordinating Emergency

Operations Center activities related to a

hazard event, including holding drills for

EOC personnel.

Emergency

Management

General

Fund

Protecting lives of

employees and students

from natural and man-made

hazards; educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources;

promote long-term

resiliency of the college

ES Continue responding to hazard emergencies EMS, Fire and

Public Safety

Department,

EHS,

Emergency

Management

General

Fund

Protecting lives of

employees and students

natural and man-made

hazards; employees and

students campus

community regarding

vulnerability to hazards and

steps to reduce

vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources;

preserve historic building

inventory; promote long-

term resiliency of the

college

ES Continue working to attain resources and to

provide training for campus community on

hurricane, earthquake and other natural

hazards in the region

Emergency

Management

Director

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

employees and students

from natural and man-made

hazards; Minimize future

hazardous materials

incidents; promote long-

term resiliency of the

college

PI Development of campus web pages and

email blasts for natural and man-made

hazards on Campus

Emergency

Management

Director

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

employees and students

from natural and man-made

hazards; Minimize future

hazardous materials

incidents; promote long-

term resiliency of the

college

PI Continued use of Cougar Alerts system Emergency

Management

Director

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

employees and students

from natural and man-made

hazards; Minimize future

hazardous materials

incidents; promote long-

term resiliency of the

college

GIS

Continued development of campus map

including referenced blue prints

EMS, Fire and

Public Safety

Department,

EHS,

Emergency

Preparedness,

Physical Plant,

SCGIS lab

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

employees and students

from natural and man-made

hazards; promote long-term

resiliency of the college

GIS/

ES/

Continued development of campus EOC /

GIS computing / Web-EOC center

Emergency

Management,

Physical Plant,

SCGIS lab

General

fund,

Grant

funding

Protecting the lives of

employees and students

from natural and man-made

hazards; promote long-term

resiliency of the college

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 607

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

PI Continue participating in the Project Impact

Program for Public Information (PPI) to

achieve maximum public outreach.

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project Impact

committee

members

General

Fund

Establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

preparedness and recovery

for hazard events; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 608

STATUS REPORT FOR THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON 2014-2015 and their status

through April 2015

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is Natural and Beneficial

Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is Structural Projects Activities, and “PI” is Public

Information Activities, “GIS” is Geographic Information Systems Activities.)

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source Goal(s) addressed

Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

PA /

PP /

ES/

Continued training and coordination

activities with the campus- emergency

operations team.

Emergency

Management

Director

General

Fund

Campus wide coordination

and preparation for all

emergency management

activities; protect the lives

of our employees and

students from natural and

man-made hazards

Training is

on-going and

monthly;

community

outreach

PA /

PP /

ES/

Continued development and refinement of

campus-wide emergency management

protocols.

Emergency

Management

Director

General

Fund

Preparation for all

emergency management

activities; protect the lives

of our employees and

students from natural and

man-made hazards

Protocols

systematically

being

reviewed

PA /

Continue enforcement of the International

series Building, environmental safety and

Fire codes

Physical Plant /

Environmental

Health and

Safety/Fire

General

Fund

Minimize potential flood

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage;

minimize future hurricane

damage; protect the lives of

our employees and students

from natural and man-made

hazards

On-going in

facilities and

space mgt.

Participation in Project Impact with the

purpose of improving education on Hazards

to the college and community

Emergency

Management/

Project Impact

partners

General

Fund

Protect the lives of our

citizens from natural and

man-made hazards;

educating citizens regarding

steps to take to reduce

vulnerabilities; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; reduce

vulnerability of our

infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards

On-going

mtgs. With

City; working

to educate

CofC staff,

students

Continued support of the new campus

sustainability program at the College of

Charleston

CofC Office of

Sustainability

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Environmental, resiliency,

outreach and education

programs

On-going

support and

project

support

Continue energy conservation retrofitting of

college-owned facilities as resources are

available.

Facilities

Management

General

Fund

Grant

Funding

Improve air quality

Facilities mgt

continues on-

going efforts

ES Continue hazardous material training

Environmental

Health and

Safety Director

General

fund

Protecting lives employees

and students from man-

made hazards; minimize

future hazardous materials

incidents; preserve

environmental resources;

improve hazard resistance

of infrastructure; assessing

vulnerability to man-made

hazards

Chemical

minimization

program,

hazwaste

controls on-

going;

community

outreach

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 609

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source Goal(s) addressed

Priority

(1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue coordinating Emergency

Operations Center activities related to a

hazard event, including holding drills for

EOC personnel.

Emergency

Management

General

Fund

Protecting lives of

employees and students

from natural and man-made

hazards; educating citizens

regarding vulnerability to

hazards and steps to reduce

vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources;

promote long-term

resiliency of the college

EOC

improvements

on-going;

community

outreach

ES Continue responding to hazard emergencies

EMS, Fire and

Public Safety

Department,

EHS,

Emergency

Management

General

Fund

Protecting lives of

employees and students

natural and man-made

hazards; employees and

students campus

community regarding

vulnerability to hazards and

steps to reduce

vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources;

preserve historic building

inventory; promote long-

term resiliency of the

college

Increased

capabilities

improved

communica-

tion on-going

Continue working to attain resources and to

provide training for campus community on

hurricane, earthquake and other natural

hazards in the region

Emergency

Management

Director

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

employees and students

from natural and man-made

hazards; Minimize future

hazardous materials

incidents; promote long-

term resiliency of the

college

On-going

scheduled

activities;

community

outreach

Development of campus web pages and

email blasts for natural and man-made

hazards on Campus

Emergency

Management

Director

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

employees and students

from natural and man-made

hazards; Minimize future

hazardous materials

incidents; promote long-

term resiliency of the

college

Alerting

systems

upgrades

PI Continued use of Cougar Alerts system

Emergency

Management

Director

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

employees and students

from natural and man-made

hazards; Minimize future

hazardous materials

incidents; promote long-

term resiliency of the

college

Alerting

systems

upgrades

GIS

Continued development of campus map

including referenced blue prints

EMS, Fire and

Public Safety

Department,

EHS,

Emergency

Preparedness,

Physical Plant,

SCGIS lab

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of

employees and students

from natural and man-made

hazards; promote long-term

resiliency of the college

NEW escape

and evac

maps created

for all campus

buildings

showing

shelter in

place etc

GIS/

ES/

Continued development of campus EOC /

GIS computing / Web-EOC center

Emergency

Management,

Physical Plant,

SCGIS lab

General

fund,

Grant

funding

Protecting the lives of

employees and students

from natural and man-made

hazards; promote long-term

resiliency of the college

2 On-going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 610

7.22 – Cooper River Parks & Playground Commission

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 611

ACTION PLAN FOR THE COOPER RIVER PARKS AND PLAYGROUND

COMMISSION

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in the Cooper River Parks and

Playground Commission service area for hazard mitigation during 2015-2016

(Abbreviations: PP- Property Protection; NB- Natural Benefits; PI- Public Information, PA – Preventive Activities)

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Continue to update and inform

employees of hazardous weather

conditions as outlined in the

Hurricane Plan.

City of North

Charleston

Parks and

Recreation

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of staff

and citizens from natural

hazards

Continue maintaining permanent

open space as parks.

City of North

Charleston

Parks and

Recreation

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities

Continue to update and inform

employees of hazardous weather

conditions

City of North

Charleston

Parks and

Recreation

General

fund

Protection of property and

safety of guest during

hazardous weather events

or other crisis.

Evaluate Cooper River Parks and

Playground Commission property

and structures to man-made and

natural hazards.

City of North

Charleston

Parks and

Recreation

General

fund

Find, repair, and retrofit

structures to reduce

damages from natural

hazards and improve

security from acts of

terrorism.

Continue involvement in local

hazard mitigation initiatives

providing information to the

Cooper River Parks and

Playground Commission/City of

North Charleston Parks and

Recreation Department Staff

City of North

Charleston

Parks and

Recreation

General

Funding

Protect the lives of agency

staff.

Continue participating in the

Project Impact Outreach Project

Strategy for the Community

Rating System. Participate in the

Program for Public Information

(PPI) see Section VI – D for

details

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project

Impact

committee

members

General

Fund

Establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

preparedness and recovery

for hazard events;

educating citizens

regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability

Accelerate agency’s Hazard Tree

identification program. Identify

and remove problem tress

City of North

Charleston

Parks and

Recreation

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; minimize future

hurricane damage

Seek funding to retrofit facilities

for enhanced hazard resistance, if

funding becomes available and

suitable projects are identified.

City of North

Charleston

Parks and

Recreation

Grant

Funding

Reduce vulnerability of

infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards;

minimize future hurricane

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage; reduce

existing flood damage;

preserve historic building

inventory; promote long-

term economic prosperity

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 612

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Increase emphasis in re-cycling at

all CRPPC facilities. Install re-

cycling containers, drop off

locations, etc.

City of North

Charleston

Parks and

Recreation

General

fund

Reduce waste taken to

landfills. 2

PA Develop procedures to protect

computer equipment and records.

City of North

Charleston

Parks and

Recreation

General

fund

Maintain employees

support (ie: payroll,

medical, etc.) and all

revenue generating

services.

Maintain and/or re-establish

natural vegetation in selected

zones within park areas.

City of North

Charleston

Parks and

Recreation General

fund

Decreased use of

pesticides, improved water

retention, drainage,

improved drought and

disease resistance, better

hazard survival, and

improved wildlife habitats.

PI Continue participating in the

Project Impact Program for Public

Information (PPI) to achieve

maximum public outreach.

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project

Impact

committee

members

General

Fund

Establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

preparedness and recovery

for hazard events;

educating citizens

regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 613

STATUS REPORT FOR THE COOPER RIVER PARKS AND PLAYGROUND

COMMISSION

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in the Cooper River Parks and

Playground Commission service area for hazard mitigation during 2014-2015 and their status through

April 2015

(Abbreviations: PP- Property Protection; NB- Natural Benefits; PI- Public Information, PA – Preventive Activities)

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue to update and inform

employees of hazardous weather

conditions as outlined in the

Hurricane Plan.

City of North

Charleston

Parks and

Recreation

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of staff

and citizens from natural

hazards

1 Ongoing

Continue maintaining permanent

open space as parks.

City of North

Charleston

Parks and

Recreation

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-

term economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities

1 Ongoing

Continue to update and inform

employees of hazardous weather

conditions

City of North

Charleston

Parks and

Recreation

General

fund

Protection of property and

safety of guest during

hazardous weather events

or other crisis.

Ongoing

Evaluate Cooper River Parks and

Playground Commission property

and structures to man-made and

natural hazards.

City of North

Charleston

Parks and

Recreation

General

fund

Find, repair, and retrofit

structures to reduce

damages from natural

hazards and improve

security from acts of

terrorism.

Ongoing

Continue involvement in local

hazard mitigation initiatives

providing information to the

Cooper River Parks and

Playground Commission/City of

North Charleston Parks and

Recreation Department Staff

City of North

Charleston

Parks and

Recreation

General

Funding

Protect the lives of agency

staff.

2 Ongoing

Continue participating in the

Project Impact Outreach Project

Strategy for the Community

Rating System. Participate in the

Program for Public Information

(PPI) see Section VI – D for

details

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project

Impact

committee

members

General

Fund

Establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

preparedness and recovery

for hazard events;

educating citizens

regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability

1 Ongoing

Accelerate agency’s Hazard Tree

identification program. Identify

and remove problem tress

City of North

Charleston

Parks and

Recreation

General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; minimize future

hurricane damage

2 Ongoing

Seek funding to retrofit facilities

for enhanced hazard resistance, if

funding becomes available and

suitable projects are identified.

City of North

Charleston

Parks and

Recreation

Grant

Funding

Reduce vulnerability of

infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards;

minimize future hurricane

damage; minimize future

earthquake damage; reduce

existing flood damage;

preserve historic building

inventory; promote long-

term economic prosperity

1 Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 614

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed Priority (1 highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Increase emphasis in re-cycling at

all CRPPC facilities. Install re-

cycling containers, drop off

locations, etc.

City of North

Charleston

Parks and

Recreation

General

fund

Reduce waste taken to

landfills. 2

Ongoing

PA Develop procedures to protect

computer equipment and records.

City of North

Charleston

Parks and

Recreation

General

fund

Maintain employees

support (ie: payroll,

medical, etc.) and all

revenue generating

services.

Ongoing

Maintain and/or re-establish

natural vegetation in selected

zones within park areas.

City of North

Charleston

Parks and

Recreation General

fund

Decreased use of

pesticides, improved water

retention, drainage,

improved drought and

disease resistance, better

hazard survival, and

improved wildlife habitats.

Ongoing

PI Continue participating in the

Project Impact Program for Public

Information (PPI) to achieve

maximum public outreach.

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project

Impact

committee

members

General

Fund

Establishing cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to enhance

preparedness and recovery

for hazard events;

educating citizens

regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability

1 Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 615

7.23 – James Island Public Service District Commission

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 616

ACTION PLAN FOR JAMES ISLAND PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken in the

James Island Public Service District for hazard mitigation during 2015-2016

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is Natural and Beneficial

Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is Structural Projects Activities and “PI” is Public

Information Activities, “GIS” is Geographic Information Systems Activities.)

Type

Activity

Lead Agency

Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed

Priority

(1 highest, 4 lowest)

Continue enforcement of the

International series Building-

related and Fire codes and the

floodplain management

(including the one foot

freeboard, cumulative

substantial improvement clause,

and/or other provisions deemed

necessary to enhance

Community Rating System

credits).

Charleston

County

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protect the lives of our citizens from natural and man-made hazards

Continue to provide

coordination of County

stormwater management

regulations

Charleston

County

Planning

Public Works

General

Fund

Improve water quality; minimize future flood damage; reduce existing flood damage; improve water quality; educating citizens regarding steps to take to reduce vulnerabilities; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; reduce vulnerability of our infrastructure to natural and man-made hazards

Continue enforcement of zoning

regulations, including the low

density zoning provisions of the

Zoning and Land Development

Regulations.

Charleston

County

Planning

General

Fund

Continue providing information

to citizens regarding the

propane tank anchoring

Charleston

County

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund/

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens regarding vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to reduce vulnerability; minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 617

Continue enforcing regulations

requiring new manufactured

homes brought into Charleston

County to be constructed to

wind zone 2 requirements as

required per State law.

Chas. County

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future hurricane damages; protecting lives of citizens from natural and man- made hazards

Continue prohibiting new

manufactured homes to be

installed in “V” flood zones and

requiring manufacture homes

installed in “A” flood zones to be

on permanent foundations.

Chas. County

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards.

Promote the use of voluntary

standards for single-family

residences to exceed minimal

building code requirements for

wind and seismic design.

Chas. County

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Promote standards for existing

homes to be retrofitted to that

exceed minimal codes.

Chas. County

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Support providing information

to citizens regarding hazard safe

interior rooms

Chas. County

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future tornado- related loss of life; Educating citizens regarding vulnerability to hazards and steps which may reduce vulnerability

Support demolition of structures

posing a threat to public safety,

considering location within the

special flood hazard area as a

prioritization factor.

Grants

Admin.

Grant

Funding

Give support to seek funding for

retrofitting, demolishing or

relocating repetitively flooded

properties if suitable candidates

can be identified.

Chas. County

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Reduce existing flood damage; minimize future flood damage; preserve historic building inventory; reducing vulnerability of built- environment to hazards

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 618

Continue hazardous material

training

James Island

Public Service

District Office

of Safety

Director and

Fire

Department

General

and

Propriet

ary Fund

Continue Terrorist Response

Training

Charleston

County

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator;

James Island

Public Service

District Fire

Department

General

Fund

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future terrorist activity incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man-made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; promote long-term economic prosperity.

Continue coordinating

Emergency Operations Center

activities in the event of a

hazard event

Chas. County

Emergency

Preparedness

; James Island

Public Service

District

General

Fund

Continue responding to hazard

emergencies

EMS, Fire

Departments,

Sheriff

Department,

Haz. Mat.

Coordinator,

Emergency

Preparedness

General

Fund

Enterpri

se Fund

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 619

Support requirement for

construction practices for new

James Island PSD-owned critical

facilities that are sensitive to

flood zone (e.g. avoiding “A” and

“V” flood zones where feasible)

and seismic considerations.

Capital

Projects

James Island

Public Service

District

General

Fund

Bond

Funding

Evaluate existing James Island

PSD-owned facilities for hazard

resistance and retrofit facilities if

needed where feasible.

James Island

Public Service

District

General

Fund/

Grant

Funding/

Bond

Funding

Sponsor training programs for

medical providers on topics of

interest such as

decontamination procedures,

etc. if there is interest in these

programs.

Chas. County

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator;

James Island

Public Service

District Fire

Department

General

Fund

Continue working to attain

resources and to provide

training for maritime fire fighting

through the Marine Assistance

Pact.

Chas. County

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator;

James Island

Public Service

District Fire

Department

Grant

Funding/

General

Fund

Maintain the National Weather

Service “Storm Ready

Community” designation

Emergency

Preparedness

; James Island

Public Service

District

General

Fund

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 620

Continue coordinating the Anti-

Terrorism Task Force of specially

trained police, fire and EMS

personnel to respond to terrorist

acts.

Chas. County

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinator;

James Island

Public Service

District Fire

Department

Grant

Funding/

General

Fund

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future terrorist activity incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man-made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; promote long-term economic prosperity.

Support distribution of a

generator safety brochure to

interested generator retail

outlets, utility companies and

the general public

Chas. County

Building

Services

Partner

donatio

ns/

General

Fund

Continue providing hazard-

related literature/information to

citizens at James Island Public

Service District Office.

James Island

Public Service

District

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future tornado- related loss of life; minimize future hurricane damage; minimize future terrorist activity incidents

Sponsor a Fire Prevention Week,

including information on Hazard

Awareness, and assist other

communities in participating in

this activity.

James Island

Public Service

District Fire

Department

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future tornado- related loss of life; minimize future hurricane damage; minimize future terrorist activity incidents

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 621

Additional Recommended Projects may be added to this project list as the Disaster Resistant Communities

committees consider other projects and recommend these projects for implementation.

PI Assist with outreach initiatives

to the small business community

to encourage businesses to

prepare for hazard events.

Chas. County

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project

Impact

Partners

Project

Impact

resource

Protecting the lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between the public, private, and non-profit sectors to enhance preparedness and recovery for hazard events; reducing vulnerability of built- environment to natural and man-made hazards; promote long-term economic prosperity; preserve historic building inventory

PI Continue participating in the Project Impact Program for Public Information (PPI) to achieve maximum public outreach.

Building Inspection Services/ Project Impact committee members

General Fund

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 622

STATUS REPORT FOR JAMES ISLAND PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken in the

James Island Public Service District for hazard mitigation during 2014-2015 and their

status through April 2015

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is Natural and Beneficial

Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is Structural Projects Activities and “PI” is Public

Information Activities, “GIS” is Geographic Information Systems Activities.)

Type

Activity

Lead

Agency

Funding

Source

Goal(s) addressed

Priority

(1 highest, 4 lowest)

Status

Continue enforcement of the

International series Building-

related and Fire codes and the

floodplain management (including

the one foot freeboard, cumulative

substantial improvement clause,

and/or other provisions deemed

necessary to enhance Community

Rating System credits).

Charleston

County

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protect the lives of our citizens from natural and man-made hazards

Ongoing

Continue to provide coordination

of County stormwater

management regulations

Charleston

County

Planning

Public

Works

General

Fund

Ongoing

Continue enforcement of zoning

regulations, including the low

density zoning provisions of the

Zoning and Land Development

Regulations.

Charleston

County

Planning

General

Fund

Ongoing

Continue providing information to

citizens regarding the propane tank

anchoring

Charleston

County

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund/

Grant

Funding

Educating citizens regarding vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to reduce vulnerability; minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 623

Continue enforcing regulations

requiring new manufactured

homes brought into Charleston

County to be constructed to wind

zone 2 requirements as required

per State law.

Chas.

County

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future hurricane damages; protecting lives of citizens from natural and man- made hazards

Ongoing

Continue prohibiting new

manufactured homes to be

installed in “V” flood zones and

requiring manufacture homes

installed in “A” flood zones to be

on permanent foundations.

Chas.

County

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future hurricane damage; protecting lives of citizens from natural and man-made hazards.

Ongoing

Promote the use of voluntary

standards for single-family

residences to exceed minimal

building code requirements for

wind and seismic design.

Chas.

County

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Ongoing

Promote standards for existing

homes to be retrofitted to that

exceed minimal codes.

Chas.

County

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Ongoing

Support providing information to

citizens regarding hazard safe

interior rooms

Chas.

County

Building

Inspection

Services

General

Fund

Minimize future tornado- related loss of life; Educating citizens regarding vulnerability to hazards and steps which may reduce vulnerability

Ongoing

Support demolition of structures

posing a threat to public safety,

considering location within the

special flood hazard area as a

prioritization factor.

Grants

Admin.

Grant

Funding

Ongoing

Give support to seek funding for

retrofitting, demolishing or

relocating repetitively flooded

properties if suitable candidates

can be identified.

Chas.

County

Building

Inspection

Services

Grant

Funding

Reduce existing flood damage; minimize future flood damage; preserve historic building inventory; reducing vulnerability of built- environment to hazards

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 624

Support working with scouts on

the Project Impact scout patch

program

Chas.

County

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project

Impact

partners

Grant

Funding/

General

Fund

Ongoing

Continue hazardous material

training

James

Island

Public

Service

District

Office of

Safety

Director

and Fire

Departmen

General

and

Propriet

ary Fund

Ongoing

Continue Terrorist Response

Training

Charleston

County

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinato

r; James

Island

Public

Service

District

Fire

Departmen

General

Fund

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future terrorist activity incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man-made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; promote long-term economic prosperity.

Ongoing

Continue coordinating Emergency

Operations Center activities in the

event of a hazard event

Chas.

County

Emergency

Preparedn

ess; James

Island

Public

Service

District

General

Fund

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 625

Continue responding to hazard

emergencies

EMS, Fire

Departmen

ts, Sheriff

Departmen

t, Haz.

Mat.

Coordinato

Emergency

Preparedn

ess

General

Fund

Enterpri

se Fund

Ongoing

Support requirement for

construction practices for new

James Island PSD-owned critical

facilities that are sensitive to flood

zone (e.g. avoiding “A” and “V”

flood zones where feasible) and

seismic considerations.

Capital

Projects

James

Island

Public

Service

District

General

Fund

Bond

Funding

Ongoing

Evaluate existing James Island PSD-

owned facilities for hazard

resistance and retrofit facilities if

needed where feasible.

James

Island

Public

Service

District

General

Fund/

Grant

Funding/

Bond

Funding

Ongoing

Sponsor training programs for

medical providers on topics of

interest such as decontamination

procedures, etc. if there is interest

in these programs.

Chas.

County

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinato

r; James

Island

Public

Service

District

Fire

Departmen

General

Fund

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 626

Continue working to attain

resources and to provide training

for maritime fire fighting through

the Marine Assistance Pact.

Chas.

County

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinato

r; James

Island

Public

Service

District

Fire

Departmen

Grant

Funding/

General

Fund

1 Ongoing

Maintain the National Weather

Service “Storm Ready Community”

designation

Emergency

Preparedn

ess; James

Island

Public

Service

District

General

Fund

Ongoing

Continue coordinating the Anti-

Terrorism Task Force of specially

trained police, fire and EMS

personnel to respond to terrorist

acts.

Chas.

County

Hazardous

Materials

Coordinato

r; James

Island

Public

Service

District

Fire

Departmen

Grant

Funding/

General

Fund

Protecting lives of our citizens from man-made hazards; minimize future terrorist activity incidents; preserve environmental resources; improve hazard resistance of infrastructure; assessing vulnerability to man-made hazards; establishing cooperative relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors to enhance response for hazard events; promote long-term economic prosperity.

Ongoing

Support distribution of a generator

safety brochure to interested

generator retail outlets, utility

companies and the general public

Chas.

County

Building

Inspection

Services

Partner

donatio

ns/

General

Fund

Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 627

Additional Recommended Projects may be added to this project list as the Disaster Resistant Communities

committees consider other projects and recommend these projects for implementation.

Continue providing hazard-related

literature/information to citizens

at James Island Public Service

District Office.

James

Island

Public

Service

District

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future tornado- related loss of life; minimize future hurricane damage; minimize future terrorist activity incidents

Ongoing

Sponsor a Fire Prevention Week,

including information on Hazard

Awareness, and assist other

communities in participating in this

activity.

James

Island

Public

Service

District

Fire

Departmen

General

Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens from natural hazards; educating citizens regarding their vulnerability to natural hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability; minimize future flood damage; minimize future earthquake damage; minimize future tornado- related loss of life; minimize future hurricane damage; minimize future terrorist activity incidents

Ongoing

PI Assist with outreach initiatives to

the small business community to

encourage businesses to prepare

for hazard events.

Chas.

County

Building

Inspection

Services/

Project

Impact

Partners

Project

Impact

resource

2 Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 628

7.24 – Mt. Pleasant Water Works Commission

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 629

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 630

ACTION PLAN FOR MOUNT PLEASANT WATERWORKS

(Commissioners of Public Works for the Town of Mount Pleasant)

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued within the Mount

Pleasant Waterworks (MPW) service area for hazard mitigation during 2015-2016

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is Natural and

Beneficial Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is Structural Projects Activities, and

“PI” is Public Information Activities, “GIS” is Geographic Information Systems Activities.)

Type Activity Lead Dept. Funding Source

Goal(s) Addressed Priority

(1 highest, 4 lowest)

Continue to maintain and expand SCADA capabilities throughout critical areas of our water and wastewater systems.

Process Control

Systems Operating

Funds

Improve detection and rapid notification of abnormal conditions

Continue installing pressure sensors and water quality sensors & transmitters, linked to SCADA, throughout the water system as needed.

Process Control

Systems Capital Funds

Improve detection and rapid notification of abnormal conditions

ES Continue installing emergency generators at critical locations as needed.

Electrical Capital Funds

Improve ability to respond to natural and man-made

emergencies

Continue installing new Fire Hydrants in locations determined to be deficient by the Fire Department and/or in new areas of our Distribution System.

Engineering Capital Funds

Protect the lives and property of our citizens

GIS Continue physically locating, exercising, and GPS locating all isolation valves in the water distribution system.

Engineering,

Water Quality Capital Funds

Improve ability to respond to natural and man-made

emergencies

ES Continue Emergency Management training, drills, and exercises for all departments within the organization.

Safety, Security & Emergency

Management

Operating Funds

Improve ability to prepare for and respond to natural

and man-made emergencies

Continue assessing the potential risks to MPW facilities from both natural and man- made disasters; mitigate probability and severity where possible and feasible.

Safety, Security & Emergency

Management

Operating Funds

Reduce the likelihood and/or severity of disaster

effects on MPW

Maintain and utilize a “Reverse 911” style outbound notification system to enable rapid notification of our customers and surrounding community.

Public Information Operating

Funds

Improve ability to make rapid mass public

notifications

PI Continue participating in the Project Impact

Outreach Program for Public Information (PPI) to achieve maximum public outreach.

Building Services/ Project Impact

committee members

General Fund

Establishing cooperative relationships between

public, private and non- profit sectors to enhance

preparedness and recovery for hazard events; educating citizens

regarding their vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to reduce vulnerability

Additional projects may be added to this project list as the MPW Emergency Management Coordinator considers other

projects and recommends them for implementation

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 631

STATUS REPORT FOR MOUNT PLEASANT WATERWORKS

(Commissioners of Public Works for the Town of Mount Pleasant)

Following are the proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued within the Mount

Pleasant Waterworks (MPW) service area for hazard mitigation during 2014-2015 and their status through April 2015

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is Natural and

Beneficial Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is Structural Projects Activities, and “PI” is Public Information Activities, “GIS” is Geographic Information Systems Activities.)

Type Activity Lead Dept. Funding Source

Goal(s) Addressed

Priority (1

highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue to maintain and expand SCADA capabilities throughout critical areas of our water and wastewater systems.

Process Control

Systems Operating

Funds

Improve detection and rapid notification of abnormal conditions

2 Ongoing

Continue installing pressure sensors and water quality sensors & transmitters, linked to SCADA, throughout the water system as needed.

Process Control

Systems Capital Funds

Improve detection and rapid notification of abnormal conditions

3 Ongoing

ES Continue installing emergency generators at critical locations as needed.

Electrical Capital Funds

Improve ability to respond to natural and

man-made emergencies

3 Ongoing

Continue installing new Fire Hydrants in locations determined to be deficient by the Fire Department and/or in new areas of our Distribution System.

Engineering Capital Funds Protect the lives and

property of our citizens 3 Ongoing

GIS Continue physically locating, exercising, and GPS locating all isolation valves in the water distribution system.

Engineering, Water

Quality Capital Funds

Improve ability to respond to natural and

man-made emergencies

2 Ongoing

ES Continue Emergency Management training, drills, and exercises for all departments within the organization.

Safety, Security & Emergency

Management

Operating Funds

Improve ability to prepare for and

respond to natural and man-made

emergencies

2 Ongoing

Continue assessing the potential risks to MPW facilities from both natural and man-made disasters; mitigate probability and severity where possible and feasible.

Safety, Security & Emergency

Management

Operating Funds

Reduce the likelihood and/or severity of disaster effects on

MPW

3 Ongoing

Maintain and utilize a “Reverse 911” style outbound notification system to enable rapid notification of our customers and surrounding community.

Public Information Operating

Funds

Improve ability to make rapid mass public

notifications

3 Ongoing

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 632

Type Activity Lead Dept. Funding Source

Goal(s) Addressed

Priority (1

highest, 4

lowest)

Status

Continue participating in the Project

Impact Outreach Program for Public

Information (PPI) to achieve maximum

public outreach.

Building Inspection

Services/ Project

Impact committee

members

General Fund

Establishing

cooperative

relationships between

public, private and non-

profit sectors to

enhance preparedness

and recovery for

hazard events;

educating citizens

regarding their

vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to

take to reduce

vulnerability

Basic

emergency

preparedness

messages

were

communicat

ed via our

On-Hold

Messages,

Customer

Newsletters,

and public

Website

throughout

the period.

Additional projects may be added to this project list as the MPW Emergency Management Coordinator considers other

projects and recommends them for implementation

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 633

7.25 – North Charleston District

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 634

ACTION PLAN FOR THE

NORTH CHARLESTON DISTRICT

The North Charleston District is a public service district located in Charleston County, SC. Due

to the small population, we contract with the City of North Charleston to perform many of our

services. The North Charleston Sewer District also provides building services for the District

owned facilities on an as needed basis.

The following are proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in the North Charleston

District for hazard mitigation during 2015-2016

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is

Natural and Beneficial Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is

Structural Projects Activities, “PI” is Public Information Activities, and “GIS” is Geographic Information System

Activities.)

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goals Addressed Priority (1-highest, 4-

lowest)

PA Support adoption of voluntary

standards for single family

residences to exceed minimal

building code requirements for

wind and seismic design.

Administration General

Fund

Minimize future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; minimize future

hurricane damage; protecting

lives of citizens from natural

and man-made hazards.

PA Support the City of North

Charleston Stormwater utility

program.

Administration Self

Funding

Minimize future flood damage;

reduce existing flood damage;

preserve environmental

resources; improve water

quality.

PP Seek funding for retrofitting,

demolishing or relocating

repetitively flooded properties.

Administration Grant

Funding

Minimize future flood damage;

reduce existing flood damage;

preserve historic buildings

inventory; reducing

vulnerability of built-

environment to hazard.

PP Support demolition of

structures posing a threat to

public safety, considering

location within the special

flood hazard area as a

prioritization factor.

Administration Grant

Funding

Reduce existing flood damage;

promote long-term economic

prosperity; encourage

recreational activities;

minimize future hurricane

damage; minimize future flood

damage; reducing vulnerability

of infrastructure to hazards

PP Seek funding for retrofitting

critical facilities to enhanced

hazard resistance if funding

sources become available.

Administration Grant

Funding

Reduce vulnerability of

infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards; minimize

future hurricane damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; reduce existing flood

damage; promote long term

economic prosperity.

NB Continue support for

maintaining permanent open

space as parks.

Administration General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-term

economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

flood damages.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 635

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goals Addressed Priority (1-highest, 4-

lowest)

NB Continue support of Charleston

County and City of North

Charleston tree

protection/landscaping

ordinance.

Administration General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-term

economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

flood damages.

ES Continue membership in the

Emergency Council which

supports the Charleston County

Emergency Plan.

Commission

Chairman

General

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and

steps to take to reduce

vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources;

promote long-term economic

prosperity.

ES Work with local jurisdictions to

form an Anti-Terrorism Task

Force of specially trained

police, fire and EMS personnel

to respond to terrorist acts.

Administration General

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural hazards; minimize

future terrorist activity

incidents; preserve

environmental resources;

improve hazard resistance of

infrastructure; assessing

vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events;

promote long term economic

prosperity.

SP Include construction practices

that are sensitive to flood,

seismic and hurricane

considerations on all new or

upgraded facilities.

Administration General

Fund

Minimize future flood damage;

protect the lives of our citizens

from man-made hazards;

improve water quality; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; promote long

term economic growth.

SP Participate in the Drainage

Awareness Campaign

developed by Project Impact.

Administration General

Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens

from natural hazards; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural hazards

and steps to reduce

vulnerability; minimize future

flood damage.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 636

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goals Addressed Priority (1-highest, 4-

lowest)

PI Support “Building Safety

Week”.

Administration General

Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens

from natural hazards; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural hazards

and steps to reduce

vulnerability; minimize future

flood damage; minimize future

earthquake damage; minimize

future tornado-related loss of

life; minimize future hurricane

damage; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents.

PI Provide speakers to civic

groups regarding District

operations.

Administration General

Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens

from man-made hazards;

educating citizens regarding

their vulnerability to man-made

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability.

PI Continue participating in the

Project Impact Program for

Public Information (PPI) to

achieve maximum public

outreach.

Building

Services/

Project Impact

committee

members

General

Fund

Establishing cooperative

relationships between public,

private and non-profit sectors

to enhance preparedness and

recovery for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

their vulnerability to natural

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability

The North Charleston District shall, through Project Impact, provide support to the many activities and projects that will benefit the

residents of the NCD. Additional recommended projects may be added to this project list as other projects are recommended to North

Charleston District Commission. Some Projects that are being undertaken by other jurisdictions may not necessarily be listed here but may affect the North Charleston District.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 637

STATUS REPORT FOR THE

NORTH CHARLESTON DISTRICT

The North Charleston District is a public service district located in Charleston County, SC. Due

to the small population, we contract with the City of North Charleston to perform many of our

services. The North Charleston Sewer District also provides building services for the District

owned facilities on an as needed basis.

The following are proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in the North Charleston

District for hazard mitigation during 2014-2015 and their status through April 2015

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is

Natural and Beneficial Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is

Structural Projects Activities, “PI” is Public Information Activities, and “GIS” is Geographic Information System

Activities.)

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goals Addressed Priority (1-

highest,

4-lowest)

Status

PA Support adoption of

voluntary standards for

single family residences

to exceed minimal

building code

requirements for wind

and seismic design.

Administration General

Fund

Minimize future flood damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; minimize future

hurricane damage; protecting

lives of citizens from natural

and man-made hazards.

On Going

PA Support the City of

North Charleston

Stormwater utility

program.

Administration Self

Funding

Minimize future flood damage;

reduce existing flood damage;

preserve environmental

resources; improve water

quality.

On Going

PP Seek funding for

retrofitting, demolishing

or relocating repetitively

flooded properties.

Administration Grant

Funding

Minimize future flood damage;

reduce existing flood damage;

preserve historic buildings

inventory; reducing

vulnerability of built-

environment to hazard.

On Going

PP Support demolition of

structures posing a threat

to public safety,

considering location

within the special flood

hazard area as a

prioritization factor.

Administration Grant

Funding

Reduce existing flood damage;

promote long-term economic

prosperity; encourage

recreational activities;

minimize future hurricane

damage; minimize future flood

damage; reducing vulnerability

of infrastructure to hazards

On Going

PP Seek funding for

retrofitting critical

facilities to enhanced

hazard resistance if

funding sources become

available.

Administration Grant

Funding

Reduce vulnerability of

infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards; minimize

future hurricane damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; reduce existing flood

damage; promote long term

economic prosperity.

On Going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 638

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goals Addressed Priority (1-

highest,

4-lowest)

Status

NB Continue support for

maintaining permanent

open space as parks.

Administration General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-term

economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

flood damages.

On Going

NB Continue support of

Charleston County and

City of North Charleston

tree

protection/landscaping

ordinance.

Administration General

Fund

Preserve environmental

resources; promote long-term

economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities; minimize future

flood damages.

On Going

ES Continue membership in

the Emergency Council

which supports the

Charleston County

Emergency Plan.

Commission

Chairman

General

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural and man-made

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events;

educating citizens regarding

vulnerability to hazards and

steps to take to reduce

vulnerability; preserve

environmental resources;

promote long-term economic

prosperity.

On Going

ES Work with local

jurisdictions to form an

Anti-Terrorism Task

Force of specially

trained police, fire and

EMS personnel to

respond to terrorist acts.

Administration General

Fund

Protecting lives of citizens

from natural hazards; minimize

future terrorist activity

incidents; preserve

environmental resources;

improve hazard resistance of

infrastructure; assessing

vulnerability to man-made

hazards; establishing

cooperative relationships

between public, private and

non-profit sectors to enhance

response for hazard events;

promote long term economic

prosperity.

On Going

SP Include construction

practices that are

sensitive to flood,

seismic and hurricane

considerations on all

new or upgraded

facilities.

Administration General

Fund

Minimize future flood damage;

protect the lives of our citizens

from man-made hazards;

improve water quality; improve

hazard resistance of

infrastructure; promote long

term economic growth.

On Going

SP Participate in the

Drainage Awareness

Campaign developed by

Project Impact.

Administration General

Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens

from natural hazards; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural hazards

and steps to reduce

vulnerability; minimize future

flood damage.

On Going

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 639

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goals Addressed Priority (1-

highest,

4-lowest)

Status

PI Support “Building

Safety Week”.

Administration General

Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens

from natural hazards; educating

citizens regarding their

vulnerability to natural hazards

and steps to reduce

vulnerability; minimize future

flood damage; minimize future

earthquake damage; minimize

future tornado-related loss of

life; minimize future hurricane

damage; minimize future

terrorist activity incidents.

On Going

PI Provide speakers to civic

groups regarding District

operations.

Administration General

Fund

Protecting the lives of citizens

from man-made hazards;

educating citizens regarding

their vulnerability to man-made

hazards and steps to take to

reduce vulnerability.

On Going

The North Charleston District shall, through Project Impact, provide support to the many activities and projects that will benefit the

residents of the NCD. Additional recommended projects may be added to this project list as other projects are recommended to North

Charleston District Commission. Some Projects that are being undertaken by other jurisdictions may not necessarily be listed here but may affect the North Charleston District.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 640

7.26 – North Charleston Sewer District

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 641

ACTION PLAN FOR THE

NORTH CHARLESTON SEWER DISTRICT

The North Charleston Sewer District is located in Charleston County, SC.

The following are proposed projects to be undertaken/ continued in the North

Charleston Sewer District for hazard mitigation during 2015-2016

(Abbreviations for “Type” are as follows: “PA” is Preventive Activities, “PP” is Property Protection Activities, “NB” is

Natural and Beneficial Functions/Resource Preservation Activities, “ES” is Emergency Services Activities, “SP” is

Structural Projects Activities, “PI” is Public Information Activities, and “GIS” is Geographic Information System

Activities.)

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) Addressed Priority (1-highest, 4-

lowest)

PA Continue enforcement of

the Sewer Disposal

Use Resolution.

Administrative

Division

General Fund Minimize future flood

damage; protect the lives of

our citizens from man-made

hazards.

PA Continue enforcing

regulation requiring new

manholes to be elevated

above the 50 year flood

elevation.

Systems

Division

General Fund Minimize future flood

damage; protect the lives of

our citizens from man-made

hazards.

PA Implement cMOM Systems

Division

General Fund Minimize the potential for

sanitary sewer system

overflows

PA Continue reduction of

Inflow and Infiltration

(I&I) into the treatment

system.

Capital

Projects

General Fund Minimize the potential for

sanitary sewer overflows

(SSOs), maximize WWTP

treatment capacity.

PP Continue to discourage

connection to the sewer

system of buildings where

the lowest floor of the

building is at an elevation

lower than one (1) foot

above the top of the next

upstream manhole.

Systems

Division

General Fund Minimize future flood

damage; protect the lives of

our citizens from man-made

hazards.

PP Seek funding for

retrofitting critical facilities

to enhance hazard

resistance if funding

sources become available.

Systems

Division

Grant Funding Reduce vulnerability of

infrastructure to natural and

man-made hazards; minimize

future hurricane damage;

minimize future earthquake

damage; reduce existing

flood damage; promote long

term economic prosperity.

PP Continue providing

information to citizens

about hazard of improper

grease disposal.

Industrial

Pretreatment

General Fund Minimize future flood

damage; protect the lives of

our citizens from man-made

hazards.

NB Continue support of the SC

Water Quality Association.

Administrative

Division

General Fund Preserve environmental

resources; promote long term

economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 642

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) Addressed Priority (1-highest, 4-

lowest)

NB Continue support of the

Cooper River Water Users

Association.

Systems

Division

General Fund Preserve environmental

resources; promote long term

economic prosperity;

encourage recreational

activities.

ES Continue to provide hazard

communication, anti-

terrorism, and emergency

preparedness training to

employees.

Systems

Division

General Fund Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

hazardous materials

incidents; preserve

environmental resources;

assessing vulnerability to

man-made hazards.

ES Continue to provide

Designated First Aid

Response Team and

associated supplies at the

Stall Road and Herbert

Street facilities.

Systems

Division

General Fund Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

hazardous materials

incidents; preserve

environmental resources;

assessing vulnerability to

man-made hazards.

ES Continue the Process

Safety Management and

Risk Management

Programs.

Plant Division General Fund Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

hazardous materials

incidents; preserve

environmental resources;

assessing vulnerability to

man-made hazards.

ES Continue to provide

visitors and contractors

hazard materials

orientation at the Herbert

Street facility.

Plant Division General Fund Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

hazardous materials

incidents; preserve

environmental resources;

assessing vulnerability to

man-made hazards.

ES Continue to include

contractor and visitor

safety program as part of

our construction contracts.

System

Division

General Fund Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

hazardous materials

incidents; preserve

environmental resources;

assessing vulnerability to

man-made hazards.

ES Continue to attend LEPC

meetings and emergency

response exercises.

System

Division

General Fund Protecting lives of our

citizens from man-made

hazards; minimize future

hazardous materials

incidents; preserve

environmental resources;

assessing vulnerability to

man-made hazards.

Adopting Resolution & Action Plans 643

Type Activity Lead Agency Funding

Source

Goal(s) Addressed Priority (1-highest, 4-

lowest)

ES Continue to host LEPC