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<br /> Swallow, Linda <br /> From: john betlach [betlachj@hotmail.com] <br /> Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 7:43 PM <br /> <br /> To: counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us <br /> Cc: betlachj@hotmail.com <br /> Subject: Betlach, 7/12/07 = Bill 51 ...We need to prepare for flood <br /> No one prepared for the Oakland fire, and many lives and homes where lost. <br /> My friend's mom lost her house. You will know someone who loses if we don't prepare and <br /> have agencies,nps and departments work together so when the time comes less is lost. I was <br /> on the red cross laison program to prevent it from happening again and i could not but <br /> feel the remorse and regret that many felt they could haver prevented. Don't forget kids <br /> who have not been able to live out there lives yet. <br /> One of my concerns is grumping and leaving propeties...Here is my <br /> expereince- I have caught over 100 ratrs since the gruping of the property next door and <br /> every time it rains i catch 1-3 a day they eat threw the walls and seek to damage <br /> property <br /> I support the new language being proposed by Chair Pete Hoffmann and Council member Brenda <br /> Ford which strengthens Chapter 27, Floodplain Management, above minimum NFIP Standards by: <br /> Increasing public health, safety, and general welfare. <br /> Enabling increased public involvement when developers propose alterations to FENA <br /> drainageways. <br /> Reducing the risk of flooding during storm events (see discussion below). <br /> Raising the minimum flood mitigation standards to a 25-year storm event. <br /> Requiring accurate, up-to-date mapping of all watersheds and watercourses. <br /> Increasing floodplain management standards and the duties o£ the floodplain administrator. <br /> Requiring comprehensive mauka-makai plans for all floodplains and "historic ditches". <br /> Promoting preservation of mauka-makai floodplains as open, green space. <br /> Promoting preservation and restoration of forest areas to reduce flooding. <br /> Improving communication and co-operation between county, state, and federal agencies <br /> involved in floodplain management. <br /> Improving record-keeping within the Department of Public Works. <br /> Achieving higher classification in the Community Rating System to obtain county-wide <br /> discounted flood insurance premiums. <br /> Promoting comprehensive watershed management. <br /> Recognizing FEMA's and the State Senate's recommendation for community floodplain <br /> management activities that exceed minimum NFIP standards. <br /> - john betlach 77-362 paulina place kailua- kona hi 96790 808-322-6151 <br /> L-..> <br /> http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en- <br /> us&ocid=TXT TAGHM migration HM mini_pcmag_0507 c-- <br /> c-. <br /> r-- <br /> a: <br /> ~i <br /> Comm. No. ( ~ ~ ~ [ 3 7 <br /> Ref. 70: <br /> Rsf. Uate <br /> 1 <br /> <br />