Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan: 20. Plan Update Procedures

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Chapter 20:Plan Update Prncedurer ♦Mapping,flood studies,and planning activities,such as plan revisions/amendments or risk assessments,when they do not result in a FEMA-approved hazard mitigation plan; ♦Studies not directly related to the design and implementation of a proposed mitigation project;and ♦Preparedness measures and response equipment(e.g.,response training,electronic evacuation road signs,interoperable communications equipment). The following activities are not eligible as stand-alone activities but are eligible only when included as a functional component of eligible mitigation activities: ♦For HMGP and PDM generators and/or related equipment purchases(e.g.,generator hook-ups)when the generator directly relates to the hazards being mitigated and is part of a project(the 5%initiative allows for the stand-alone purchase of generators); ♦Real property or easements purchases required for the completion of an eligible mitigation project.For safe room projects,no real property or casement purchase is eligible;and ♦Studies that are integral to the development and implementation of a mitigation project,including hydrologic and hydraulic, engineering,or drainage studies. Mitigation Projects Eligible for FEMA Grant Funding under one or more of the five HMA programs: ♦Property Acquisition and Structure Demolition–The acquisition of an existing at-risk structure and,typically,the underlying land,and conversion of the land to open space through the demolition of the structure. ♦Property Acquisition and Structure Relocation–The physical relocation of an existing structure to an area outside of a hazard-prone area,such as the Special Flood Hazard Area(SFHA)or a regulatory erosion zone and,typically,the acquisition of the underlying land. The property must be deed-restricted in perpetuity to open space uses to restore and/or conserve the natural floodplain functions. ♦Structure Elevation–Physically raising an existing structure to an elevation at or above the Base Flood Elevation(BFE)or higher if required by FEMA or local ordinance. ♦Mitigation Reconstruction–The construction of an improved,elevated building on the same site where an existing building and/or foundation has been partially or completely demolished or destroyed.Mitigation reconstruction is only permitted if traditional structure elevation cannot be implemented and for structures outside of the regulatory floodway or coastal high hazard area. ♦Dry Floodproofing–Techniques applied to keep structures dry by sealing the structure to keep floodwaters out. •Dry Floodproofing of Historic Residential Structures is permissible only when other techniques that would mitigate to the BFE would cause the structure to lose its status. •Dry Floodproofing of Non-residential Structures must be performed in accordance with NFIP Technical Bulletin 3-93,Non-Residential Floodproofing—Requirements and Certification,and the requirements pertaining to dry floodproofing of nonresidential structures found in 44 CFR Parts 60.3(b)(5)and(c)(4). 20-6 Hawaii Cnurriy A9ulii-Hazard Mitigatinrr Plan