Appendix N
Updates to Mitigation Strategy
2007 Goals & Actions Status/Update
Goal
Goal 1. Support
local jurisdictions
and tribal entities in
accomplishing their
mitigation goals,
objectives, and
actions. Lead - DEM
This goal was
incorporated into the
NEW goals 1 and 2.
Goal 2. Promote
disaster-resistant
development. –
Lead- All agencies,
NHMPC
This goal was
incorporated into the
NEW goals 1 and 2,
and forms part of
continuing goals 3, 4
and 5
Action
Action 1.A.1
Provide mitigation
planning workshops to the five
counties without an approved
mitigation plan.
Action 1.A.2
Provide technical
assistance to the eight counties with
hazard mitigation plans to encourage
and obtain funding for the development
of their new hazard mitigation plans.
Action 1.A.3 Promote coordination
between the counties and with private
and nonprofit entities during the
planning process.
Action 1.B.1
Promote revision
of approved mitigation plans with
mitigation workshops for the five
counties without an approved
mitigation plan.
Action 1.B.2
Provide technical
assistance to fund the revision of
approved mitigation plans.
Status
Completed
Update
All counties are in process of
developing, updating or applying for
funds.
On-going, two counties successfully
applied, 2 others will be submitting
applications in 2011 for updates
Incorporated into new Goal 1 and 2,
action 1.B and 2.A,
On-going – increased with the
expansion of the Planning
Subcommittee and NHMPC’s networks
Incorporated into new Goal 1 and 2,
action 1.B and 2.A,
Completed
All counties are in process of
developing, updating or applying for
funds.
On-going, two counties successfully
applied, 2 others will be submitting
applications in 2011 for updates as
plans expire in 2013
Incorporated into new Goal 1 and 2,
action 1.B and 2.A,
Action 1.C.1
Develop a
document showing possible Federal
and private funding sources for
mitigation activities.
Action 1.C.2
Provide
assistance for structural mitigation
measures, updates, and repairs.
Partially completed- a pamphlet created
shows federal funding, private funding is
pending
Incorporated into new Goal 1 action
1.B
On-going, projects approved for wildfire
(2) and flood (3) mitigation
Incorporated into new Goal 1 action
1.B, Goal 3, 3.H, Goal 4, 4.E, 4.F
and Goal 5, 5.D
Action 1.C.3 Encourage local
ordinances and regulations to reduce
encroachment into risk-prone areas.
Action 2.A.1 Sponsor an awareness
campaign for elected officials about the
importance of meeting the
requirements of their Master Plan and
Land Use regulations to be consistent
with hazard area maps.
Action 2.A.2 Review NRS 278.160
and other applicable State laws to
ensure that they provide a legal
foundation for disaster-resistant
development.
Action 2.A.3 Recommend changes to
appropriate entities concerning
applicable state and local laws for the
promotion of disaster-resistant
development.
Action 2.A.4 Encourage enforcement
of existing hazard mitigation
regulations at the State and local level.
On-going; see WSSPC policies and
NVFSC website
Incorporated into new Goal 1, 1.A
and 1.E, 1.F
On-going; development of new plans
demonstrates the increased awareness
of the hazard areas in communities
Incorporated into new Goal 1, 1.A,
1.E
On-going – no action taken this planning
period
Incorporated into new Goal 2, 2.B,
2.F
On-going
Incorporated into new Goal 2, 2.F,
2.I, 2.J
On-going.
Incorporated into new Actions 1.C,
1.E, 2.F, 2.H, 2.I
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Goal 2, 2F, 2.G, 2.J
Appendix N
Goal 3. Build and
support local
capacity to enable
the public to prepare
for, respond to, and
recover from
disasters – Lead
DEM.
Updates to Mitigation Strategy
Action 2.A.5 Promote new hazard
mitigation regulations (building codes,
flood plain management, etc.) at the
state and local level.
Action 2.B.1 Pursue funding for a
statewide GIS database that includes
all hazard mitigation planning
functions.
On-going
Incorporated into new Actions 1.C,
1.E, 2.F, 2.H, 2.I
On-going. The creation of partnerships
with NBMG and NDF have filled this
gap. The work being done to obtain
software for project management and
the “MyPlan” website are examples of
the successes in these partnerships.
Incorporated into new Goals 1 and
2. All actions in these goals are in a
way related to this activity.
Action 2.B.2
Develop
statewide hazard maps with
information on hazard areas, critical
facilities, and infrastructures.
Action 2.B.3
Share hazard
information with local jurisdictions,
public and private organizations, and
the general public.
Action 3.A.1
Support and fund
emergency evacuation programs for
communities in identified hazard-prone
areas, including earthquake, dam
failure, wildfire, and flood.
Action 3.A.2
Fund early
warning systems for communities at
high risk of the hazards identified
statewide.
Action 3.B.1
Develop a
children’s pamphlet to raise awareness
of community hazards, and emergency
response and recovery.
Action 3.B.2
Develop a public
information plan to provide Public
Safety Announcements (PSAs) about
identified high-risk statewide hazards.
On-going. See above. The start of the
“MyPlan” website provides the base for
completion of this action.
Incorporated into new Goals 1 and
2. All actions in these goals are in a
way related to this activity.
On-going. See above
Incorporated into new Goals 1 and
2. All actions in these goals are in a
way related to this activity.
Completed, evacuation plans were
completed for all 17 of Nevada’s
counties.
Removed from new strategy
On-going.
Incorporated into new Action 1.G
On-going
Incorporated into new Actions 1.A,
1.E, 2.G. 2.H, 2.I, 2.J
On-going, the Wildland Urban Interface
fire Summit is taking a lead on this for
this hazard. Efforts for earthquake are
under way with the Living with
Earthquakes in Nevada Publication.
Flood and other hazards are pending.
Incorporated into new Actions 1.A,
1.E, 2.G. 2.H, 2.I, 2.J
Action 3.B.3
Develop and
disseminate public flood hazard
information concerning local flood
risks, flood hazard areas, National
Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
insurance requirements and building
standards, flood-proofing methods,
and flood safety. Projects can include
producing PSAs, advertising on
billboards, newspaper and magazine
ads, and brochures made available at
hardware and building supply stores.
Action 3.B.4
Notify owners of
property located in FEMA identified
flood hazard zones about the benefits
of and requirements for purchasing
and maintaining flood insurance.
See above
Incorporated into new Actions 1.A,
1.E, 2.G. 2.H, 2.I, 2.J, 4.E, 4.F
On-going. The FM attended meeting
statewide with local elected officials and
citizens during the release of the new
NFIP maps
Incorporated into new Actions 1.A,
1.E, 2.G. 2.H, 2.I, 2.J
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Goal 4. Reduce the
possibility of
damage and losses
due to dam failure. –
Div of Water
Resources
Merged with previous
Goal 6 into current
Goal 4 to maintain
consistency with plan.
Updates to Mitigation Strategy
Action 3.B.5
Develop and
conduct classes in proper floodproofing techniques for homeowners,
renters and local government officials
in those areas with a history of flooding
in residential and/or public facilities.
Target audiences should also include
local building inspectors, engineers,
and architects.
Action 3.B.6
Teach Nevada
teachers about earthquake safety in
workshops, classes, and teaching
curriculum.
On-going.
Integrated into new Actions 1.A,
1.C,1.D, 2.C, 2.E, 2.G, 2.H, 2.I and
2.J
On-going. The NESC is the lead agency
for this action. Their Awareness and
Education Committee works closely with
all 17 school districts bringing
information to the classroom and to
teacher’s workshops.
Integrated into new Action 1.A
Action 3.C.1
In coordination
with Nevada Office of Homeland
Security, provide technical assistance
in developing evacuation plans.
Action 3.D.1
Hold a statewide
workshop on earthquake disaster
recovery.
Action 3.D.2
Develop state
and regional earthquake recovery
plans that include local jurisdictions
details.
Action 4.A.1
Inventory existing
dams and add to the inventory as
dams are discovered or constructed.
Action 4.A.2
Inventory existing
dams for structural and hydraulic
adequacy and implement operational
constraints, if warranted.
Action 4.A.3 Develop laws and
regulations that ensure reasonable
standards of design and work.
Action 4.A.4
Develop
Emergency Action Plans to ensure
swift coordinated response in the event
of an emergency.
Action 4.A.5
Provide
inspection of dams to identify problem
areas.
Action 4.A.6
Install early
warning weather stations in
watersheds with dams above
populated areas.
Action 4.A.7
Provide
assistance for structural mitigation
measures, updates, and repairs to
dams.
Action 4.A.8
Encourage local
ordinances and regulations to reduce
encroachment into flood prone zones
resulting from dam impoundment or
high (non-failure) releases.
See Action 3.A.1 above
Removed from new strategy
See action 3.B.6 above
Removed from new strategy
On-going.
Integrated into new Actions 1.E, 2.E,
2.G, 2.H, 2.I, 2.J
On-going
Currently action item 4.I
On-going
Currently action item 4.J
On-going
Currently action item 4.O
On-going
Currently action item 4.P
On-going
Integrated into Action item 4.J
On-going
Currently Action item 4.K, can be
incorporated into Action item 1.G
On-going
Integrated into Action 4.H
On-going
Currently action item 4.M
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Goal 5. Reduce the
possibility of
damage and losses
due to earthquakes –
Lead NESC, all
agencies
New Goal 3.
Updates to Mitigation Strategy
Action 5.A.1
Mitigate shaking
hazards in Nevada's Emergency
Operation Centers, to ensure they are
seismically resistant and operational
following a strong earthquake.
Action 5.A.2
Mitigate shaking
hazards in Nevada's Emergency
Response Facilities (fire stations,
police stations, hospitals, etc.) so that
they are seismically resistant and
operational following a strong
earthquake.
Action 5.A.3
Develop detailed
earthquake disaster planning
scenarios for Nevada communities.
Action 5.A.4
Hold workshop
on strategies, benefits, risk-reduction
opportunities, and challenges
associated with the inventory of
seismically susceptible buildings.
Action 5.A.5
Inventory
Nevada's seismically susceptible
buildings.
Action 5.A.6
Retrofit, change
occupancy to decrease risk, or
demolish susceptible public buildings
and structures.
Action 5.B.1
Create a local
advisory board to help guide projects,
make the projects effective, and
encourage local jurisdictions to use the
products.
Action 5.B.2
Map faults and
create zones in the Reno-Carson City
Urban Corridor.
Action 5.B.3
Map faults and
create zones in Rural Nevada
Communities.
Action 5.B.4
Review and
upgrade zones in Las Vegas Valley.
Action 5.C.1
Create the
Nevada earthquake internet site.
Action 5.C.2
Insert "Living
With Earthquakes in Nevada" into
several Nevada's local newspapers.
On-going. An inventory of URM’s
including critical facilities is currently
under way.
Integrated into Action 3.A.
On-going. An inventory of URM’s
including critical facilities is currently
under way.
Currently Action 3.B, can be
incorporated into Action 3.A.
This Action has been completed by the
NBMG.
Removed from new strategy
This Action is pending the completion of
the statewide URM inventory.
Now Action 3.C.
This Action is in process and completion
is expected in 2011.
Removed from new strategy
This Action is pending the completion of
the statewide URM inventory
Now Action 3.D
Integrated into Action 3.D
Removed from new strategy
Integrated into Action 3.F
Removed from new strategy
Integrated into Action 3.F
Removed from new strategy
Integrated into Action 3.F
Removed from new strategy
Integrated into Action 1.A
Removed from new strategy
On-going. This was done in Northern
Nevada during February and March of
2008 during the Wells earthquake and
the Reno “swarm”. Integrated into Action
1.A
Removed from new strategy
Action 5.C.3
Provide and
teach the "Teacher's Earthquake
Workshop."
Action 5.C.4
Sponsor
Community Outreach events.
Action 5.C.5
Develop a twoday workshop and web-based class on
building with seismic resistance.
Integrated into Action 1.A
Removed from new strategy
Integrated into Action 1.A
Removed from new strategy
Integrated into Action 1.A
Removed from new strategy
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Goal 6. Reduce the
possibility of
damage and losses
due to flooding.
Lead Div. Of Water
Resources
To remain consistent
with the plan, this Goal
was combined with
Goal 4 into a new
Goal 4.
Updates to Mitigation Strategy
Action 5.C.6
Develop a twoday workshop and web-based class on
seismic retrofit methodologies.
Action 5.C.7
Develop a twoday workshop and web-based class
workshop on nonstructural hazard
mitigation
Action 5.D.1
Quantification of
earthquake hazards by parcel for
communities.
Action 6.B.1
Identify areas in
the State where existing flood hazard
mapping is inadequate due to planned
and existing significant development.
Action 6.B.2
Prioritize the
areas identified in the State where
existing flood hazard mapping is
inadequate due to planned and
existing significant development.
Action 6.B.3
Coordinate the
FEMA flood mapping process with
local communities.
Action 6.B.4
Provide technical
assistance in the Flood Insurance Rate
Map (FIRM) conversion from paper to
digital.
Action 6.C.1
Identify and
prioritize piedmont and alluvial fan
areas in the State where existing flood
hazard mapping is inadequate due to
planned and existing significant
development.
Action 6.C.2
Produce detailed
surficial geologic maps in piedmont
and alluvial fan environments as a
base-line for flood hazard assessment.
Action 6.C.3
Integrate geologic
information with hydraulic and
hydrologic studies to provide FEMA
with the flood risk analyses required to
update FIRMs.
Action 6.D.1
Identify stateowned structures, in 100-year flood
zone that are noncompliant with NFIP
building standards.
Integrated into Action 1.A
Removed from new strategy
Integrated into Action 1.A
Removed from new strategy
Integrated into Action 3.F
Removed from new strategy
The FM is working with FEMA to add
staff responsible for flood mapping in
Nevada
Now new Action 4.B
The FM is working with FEMA to add
staff responsible for flood mapping in
Nevada
Integrated into new Action 4.B
The FM completed this task
Removed from new strategy
The FM completed this task
Removed from new strategy
On-going.
Now new Action 4.C
On-going
Integrated in new Action 4.C
This is completed through FEMA’s
DFIRM mapping effort. This is on-going
as DFIRM in most cases did not add
new H&H information to existing data.
Integrated into 4.B, 4.C, 4.H, 4.N
Partially completed. Identification of state
buildings within the 100-year flood zone
was completed by the Division of Risk
Mgmt. who is currently working with
Public Works Board to analyze the
status of the identified buildings.
Integrated into Action 4.D
Action 6.D.2
Implement a
building improvement program to bring
identified structures into compliance
with NFIP building standards.
Action 6.E.1
Coordinate with
local officials to compile a list of flooddamaged private and public property
that could be flood-proofed to prevent
or alleviate future damage.
On-going, the FM is working with local
officials in researching possible funding
sources.
Integrated into 4.A, 4.E, 4.F
On-going. completed for Washoe and
Clark Counties. Douglas and Carson
City are in process. 13 counties to
complete.
Integrated into 4.A, 4.E, 4.F
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Goal 7. Reduce the
possibility of
damage and losses
due to wildfire. Lead
Div. Of Forestry
Updates to Mitigation Strategy
Action 6.E.2
Assist
communities in obtaining mitigation
funds to flood-proof public facilities
damaged in floods.
Action 6.F.1
Coordinate with
local officials to identify homes that
have sustained repetitive damage and
remain in the FEMA-identified flood
hazard areas.
Action 6.F.2
Coordinate with
local officials to identify essential
government facilities within FEMAidentified flood hazard areas.
Action 6.F.3
Coordinate with
local officials to notify property owners
about the risks of repetitive flood
damage and the availability of FEMA
mitigation funds for relocation or
acquisition.
On-going.
Integrated into 4.A, 4.E, 4.F
On-going.
Integrated into 4.A, 4.E, 4.F
On-going.
Integrated into 4.A, 4.E, 4.F and 4.G
On-Going. This is being done in the
most populated counties in the state.
Washoe County through the Truckee
River Flood Project, and Clark County
through its Flood Control District. Their
funding sources are fees .
Integrated into 4.A, 4.E, 4.F
Action 6.F.4
Conduct
cost/benefit analyses to determine if
relocations or acquisitions are cost
effective options for FEMA, the owner,
and the community when a property
owner is ready to consider these
options.
Action 6.F.5
Relocate homes
or facilities out of the flood plain or
acquire property in the flood plain.
Impose the open space deedrestriction on land acquired through atrisk structures or facilities to avoid
reconstruction.
Action 7.A.1
Identify and
recommend changes to NRS, NAC
and local community ordinances
Action 7.A.2
Assist local fire
department and county commissions
in enacting local ordinances for
mitigation/fire prevention, as necessary
Action 7.B.1
Educate
homeowners in the Wildland Urban
Interface (WUI) about proper
defensible space practices and
landscaping for fire resistance.
On-going. BCA’s are conducted for any
HMA proposal.
Integrated into 4.A
On-going. This is being done in the most
populated counties in the state. Washoe
County through the Truckee River Flood
Project, and Clark County through its
Flood Control District. Their funding
sources are fees .
Integrated into 4.A
On-going
Changed to 5.B
On-going
Changed to 5.B
On-going, The coordination through
partnerships of federal state and local
entities to hold the wildland Urban
Interface Fire Summit is a very
successful. See publication Living with
Fire, three versions for the varied
conditions in the state.
http://www.livingwithfire.info/?click=about
Changed to 5.D
Action 7.B.2
In highly
motivated communities, focus on
activities by individual participation in
and maintenance of projects (personal
responsibility).
On-going. BLM, USFS and UNR’s
Cooperative Extension have workshops,
meetings, etc that work well in such
communities. For more detail, see the
website for the NVFSC at
http://nvfsc.org/nvfsc/
Changed to 5.E
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Goal 7. Reduce the
possibility of
damage and losses
due to wildfire. Lead
Div. Of Forestry
Updates to Mitigation Strategy
Action 7.B.3
Keep informed of
current standards and regulations for
proper practices in defensible space
and firefighting.
On-going, language modified to reflect
an awareness intent NDF is the lead
and ensures this training takes place in
all 17 counties annually.
Changed to 5. F
Action 7.B.4
Ensure proper
personal protective equipment,
apparatus, equipment and training for
career staff and seasonal wildland
firefighters.
Action 7.B.5
Assist volunteer
fire departments in attaining funds for
proper personal protective equipment,
apparatus, equipment and training.
Action 7.B.6
Participate in
research and development of
interoperability for emergency
response communications.
Action 7.B.7
Coordinate the
development of a comprehensive,
collaborative program for mutual
aid/mobilization of state and local
government fire resources.
Action 7.B.8
Encourage
collaboration on all levels with among
state, federal and local cooperators,
both fire- and resource-related
Action 7.C.1
Educate
homeowners in WUI about proper
defensible space practices and
landscaping for fire resistance.
Action 7.C.2
Encourage
community involvement in project
completion, participation, and
maintenance.
Action 7.C.3
Continue to
improve fire prevention programs
statewide through partnerships with
Fire Prevention Association of Nevada,
State Fire Marshals Office, University
of Nevada, Reno Cooperative
Extension, and any other cooperators.
Action 7.C.4
Encourage
collaboration on all levels with state,
federal and local cooperators, both fireand resource-related.
Action 7.D.1
Focus fuels
projects in communities with extreme
or high ratings in Community Wildfire
Protections Plan (CWPP)
assessments.
On-going. NDF works closely with local
fire districts and departments to assist
with funding sources and standards.
Changed to 5.G
On-going. See above.
Changed to 5.H
On-going. NDF also works closely with
the Homeland Security Interoperability
Committee to ensure consistency.
Changed to 5.I
On-going. Accomplished through the
emergency management assistance
compact and individual agreements
between fire districts.
Changed to 5.J
On-going. NDF is lead and works
closely with both federal and local
agencies.
Changed to 5.K, may be integrated
with 5.I
On-going. See Actions 7.B.1 and 7.B.2
above.
Changed to 5.K, may be integrated
with 5.E and 5.F
On-going. See Actions 7.B.1, 7.B.2 and
7.B.3 above
Integrated into Actions 5.D, 5.E and
5.F
On-going. Part of coordination of the
annual WUI Summit
Changed to 5.L
On-going.
Integrated into Action 5.L above
On-going. This is the one of several
objectives of the annual WUI Summit.
Changed to 5.M
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Updates to Mitigation Strategy
Action 7.D.2
Provide funding
and service forestry technical
assistance through the State Fire
Assistance and Hazardous Fuels
Reduction programs to reduce fuels on
state and private property.
Action 7.D.3
Encourage
county-level coordination for priority
setting and CWPP updating.
On-going. NDF is the lead agency and it
manages funding sources that assist
with this activity. Numbers will be
compiled for inclusion in the next
iteration of this plan.
Changed to 5.N
On-going. NDF is the lead agency and it
manages funding sources that assist
with this activity. Numbers will be
compiled for inclusion in the next
iteration of this plan. The SHMO
presents information about this to local
entities in workshops held for HM plan
development/update.
Changed to 5.O
Action 7.D.4
Provide a
statewide evaluation process for
monitoring community progress,
prioritization and participation in the
CWPP process.
Action 7.D.5
Provide and
maintain a statewide process for
documenting fuels projects progress,
completion, success and maintenance.
On-going. NDF is the lead agency.
Progress will be compiled for inclusion in
the next iteration of this plan.
Changed to 5.P
On-going. NDF is the lead agency and
Progress information wills be compiled
for inclusion in the next iteration of this
plan.
Changed to 5.Q
Action 7.D.6
Focus projects in
areas to attain desired forest
conditions and coordinate with forest
health program activities.
On-going. NDF is the lead agency and
Progress information wills be compiled
for inclusion in the next iteration of this
plan.
Changed to 5.R
Action 7.E.1
Ensure that all
projects have an approved fuels/forest
health/stewardship plan that includes
all aspects of service forestry (State
Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO),
threatened and endangered species,
prescriptions, actions, etc.)
Action 7.E.2
Provide training
for employees and project managers
for on SHPO and cultural resource
identification, reporting methods and
clearances.
Action 7.E.3
Work closely with
the Tribal communities, local
landowners, and the SHPO to obtain
clearances and to mark sensitive sites.
On-going. NDF is the lead agency and
Progress information wills be compiled
for inclusion in the next iteration of this
plan.
Changed to 5.S
On-going. NDF is the lead agency and
Progress information wills be compiled
for inclusion in the next iteration of this
plan.
Changed to 5.T
On-going . NDF is the lead agency and
Progress information wills be compiled
for inclusion in the next iteration of this
plan.
Changed to 5.U
Action 7.E.4
Collaborate with
all cooperators in planning and
implementing long-term, sustainable,
landscape projects that meet multiple
program needs.
On-going. NDF is the lead agency and
Progress information wills be compiled
for inclusion in the next iteration of this
plan.
Changed to 5.V
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Updates to Mitigation Strategy
Action 7.F.1
Restore native
and adapted vegetation and work to
prevent areas being impacted by nonnative or undesirable species
conversions through collaborative
efforts
Action 7.F.2
Use mechanical
and hand treatments as well as
prescribed fire to assist in attaining
desired forest and rangeland
conditions
Action 7.F.3
Provide native
and accepted introduced seed species
through the Nevada State Seedbank
program
On-going. NDF is the lead agency and
Progress information wills be compiled
for inclusion in the next iteration of this
plan.
Changed to 5.W
On-going. NDF is the lead agency and
Progress information wills be compiled
for inclusion in the next iteration of this
plan.
Changed to 5.Y
On-going. NDF is the lead agency and
Progress information wills be compiled
for inclusion in the next iteration of this
plan.
Changed to 5.Z
Action 7.F.4 Provide training for local
cooperators for treatment practices
and skill acquisition
On-going. NDF is the lead agency and
Progress information wills be compiled
for inclusion in the next iteration of this
plan.
Changed to 5.AA
Action 7.F.5
Encourage
collaboration at all levels with state,
federal and local cooperators.
On-going. NDF is the lead agency and
Progress information wills be compiled
for inclusion in the next iteration of this
plan.
Changed to 5.AB May be
merged/integrated into new Action
5.N.
Action 7.G.1
Participate in
Burned Area Emergency Rehabilitation
teams when activated and complete
fire damage reclamation reports on all
NDF jurisdiction fires to provide the
best land management practices
available for collaborative land
rehabilitation.
Action 7.G.2
Assess damage
to critical watershed and threats to
communities domestic water supplies
and mitigate those threats through
erosion control practices.
Action 7.G.3
Supply resources
for rehabilitation efforts through the
State Tree Nurseries in Las Vegas and
Washoe Valley, and the Nevada State
Seedbank programs.
Action 7.G.4
Provide training,
expertise, and supplies/equipment in a
collaborative manner to assist in
rehabilitation efforts.
On-going. NDF is the lead agency and
Progress information wills be compiled
for inclusion in the next iteration of this
plan.
Changed to 5.AC
On-going. NDF is the lead agency and
Progress information wills be compiled
for inclusion in the next iteration of this
plan.
Changed to 5.AD
On-going. NDF is the lead agency and
Progress information wills be compiled
for inclusion in the next iteration of this
plan.
Changed to 5.AE
On-going. NDF is the lead agency and
Progress information wills be compiled
for inclusion in the next iteration of this
plan.
Changed to 5.AF
Action 7.G.5
Provide public
education and outreach to
communities affected by wildfire.
On-going. Part of coordination of the
annual WUI Summit. Additional efforts
by NDF will be compiled for inclusion in
the next iteration of this plan.
Changed to 5.AG
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Action 7.H.1
Focus fuels
projects in communities with extreme
or high ratings in CWPP assessments.
On-going. On-going. Part of coordination
of the annual WUI Summit. Additional
efforts by NDF will be compiled for
inclusion in the next iteration of this plan.
Changed to 5.AH
Action 7.H.2
Assist with the
development of and the participation in
a comprehensive program by which
current CWPP or equivalent
assessments are updated as projects
are completed, ratings change or new
at-risk communities arise.
Action 7.H.3
Assist in the
formulation and dissemination of
current information such as Living with
Fire documents.
On-going. On-going. Efforts by NDF will
be compiled for inclusion in the next
iteration of this plan.
Changed to 5.AI
On-going. This publication is widely
distributed statewide at events such as
the fair, during the wildfire awareness
week.
Changed to 5.AJ
On-going. Efforts by NDF will be
compiled for inclusion in the next
iteration of this plan.
Changed to 5.AK, may be integrated
into 7.B.2 or 7.C.2.
On-going. Efforts by NDF will be
compiled for inclusion in the next
iteration of this plan.
Changed to 5.AL
On-going. Efforts by NDF will be
compiled for inclusion in the next
iteration of this plan.
Changed to 5.AM
On-going.
Changed to 5.AQ
On-going. Efforts by NDF will be
compiled for inclusion in the next
iteration of this plan.
Changed to 5.AN
On-going. Efforts by NDF will be
compiled for inclusion in the next
iteration of this plan.
Changed to 5.AO
On-going. Efforts by NDF will be
compiled for inclusion in the next
iteration of this plan.
Changed to 5.AP
Action 7.H.4
Encourage
community involvement in project
completion, participation, and
maintenance.
Action 7.I.1
Assist,
encourage and provide guidance to
county or local authorities in the
development of the appropriate fire
service organization for their
community (i.e. a legally constituted
fire protection district or fire
department) according to NRS
472.040.
Action 7.I.2
Provide funding
to local firefighters for training and
equipment through the State Fire
Assistance, and Volunteer Fire
Assistance when funded by US Forest
Service.
Action 7.I.3
Provide technical
assistance in grant availability and
application procedures.
Action 7.J.1
Assist in the
planning for and removal of biomass
waste on fuels reduction and forest
health projects, as well as following
wildland fires, flooding and other
catastrophic natural event.
Action 7.J.2
Provide technical
assistance in the formation of end
users of woody biomass to produce
heat and/or power (i.e. Fuels in
Schools program).
Action 7.J.3
Participate in the
Nevada State Biomass Working
Group, southern Nevada Woody
Biomass Collaboration Group, and
other state, local, and national biomass
committees.
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Action 7.J.4
Provide ongoing
outreach and education as to the
societal benefits associated with
utilization of biomass in the State of
Nevada.
Action 7.K.1
Train employees
in grant-writing, screening, and the
application process.
Action 7.K.2
Comply with all
federal regulations in the funding
stream to ensure compliance and
future competitiveness.
Action 7.K.3
Keep apprised of
all federal, state, and local regulations.
On-going. Efforts by NDF will be
compiled for inclusion in the next
iteration of this plan.
Incorporated into Changed to 5.AO
On-going – duplicate to Action 7.I.3
Deleted and incorporated into
modified 5.AQ
On-going. Efforts by NDF will be
compiled for inclusion in the next
iteration of this plan.
Changed to 5.AQ
On-going- Lake Tahoe provided a
change in Nevada Revised Statute 472
establishing wildfire control districts in
state forested areas
Changed to 5.AR
Action 7.K.4
Continue
participation in interagency project
planning, implementation and
monitoring
On-going. Efforts by NDF will be
compiled for inclusion in the next
iteration of this plan.
Changed to 5.AS
3.G Improve the threshold of detection
and accuracy of location for
earthquakes in Nevada.
On-Going. In 2008 multiple
extraordinary earthquake events took
place in Nevada demonstrating the need
for detection system enhancements
Added to new strategy
3.H Retrofit buildings, building contents
and building infrastructure to
structurally and seismically withstand
the effects of earthquakes.
On-going. 2 historical state buildings
were retrofitted in Carson City during
2008-2009. With the URM inventory
completion, this Action is key for future
mitigation
Added to new strategy, can be
incorporated into Action 3.A
4.H Protect existing assets as well as
future development from the effects of
dam failure
On-going
Modified from Objective to Action.
Should be incorporated into 4.A next
iteration
4.L Assist communities and state in
structural mitigation measures,
updates and repairs to dams.
On-going
Added to new strategy by Dam
Safety Officer as dams are identified
as needing such work.
4.N Identify hazards of flooding form
man-made structures such as irrigation
ditches and canals, and integrate
these into local zoning ordinances
On-Going. The presidential declaration
in 2008 was due to breaching of an
irrigation canal. The existing canals and
ditches are mapped and identified in
Section 3. Vulnerability analysis is
pending and will start during the next
planning cycle.
Added due to presidential
declaration
5.A Protect existing assets as well as
future development from the effects of
wildfire
On-going. Previously an objective,
moved to an action item. 2 PDM projects
approved in 2009, one in 2010 LPDM is
pending approval
Previously and objective–
concurrence with FEMA’s 2008
policy
NEW Actions
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5.AT protect the envelope of buildings
from wildfire
On-going
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