Glendale (PDF) - Hazard Mitigation Web Portal - State of California
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Natural <strong>Hazard</strong>s <strong>Mitigation</strong> PlanCity <strong>of</strong> <strong>Glendale</strong>Executive Summary<strong>Hazard</strong> <strong>Mitigation</strong> Advisory Committee will take responsibility for Plan implementation. TheCity Mayor, or designee, will serve as a convener to facilitate the <strong>Hazard</strong> <strong>Mitigation</strong> AdvisoryCommittee meetings, and will assign tasks such as updating and presenting the Plan to themembers <strong>of</strong> the committee. Plan implementation and evaluation will be a shared responsibilityamong all <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Hazard</strong> <strong>Mitigation</strong> Advisory Committee members.Implementation through Existing ProgramsThe City <strong>of</strong> <strong>Glendale</strong> addresses statewide planning goals and legislative requirements throughits General Plan, Capital Improvement Plans, and City Building and Safety Codes. The LocalNatural <strong>Hazard</strong> <strong>Mitigation</strong> Plan provides a series <strong>of</strong> recommendations that are closely related tothe goals and objectives <strong>of</strong> these existing planning programs. The City <strong>of</strong> <strong>Glendale</strong> will havethe opportunity to implement recommended mitigation action items through existing programsand procedures.Economic Analysis <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mitigation</strong> ProjectsMany studies have shown that one dollar spent on disaster mitigation saves ten dollars in futuredisaster costs. But, where is this pre-disaster mitigation money best spent? To answer thisquestion, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) uses two different but validapproaches to identify and measure the costs and benefits associated with natural hazardmitigation strategies or projects: benefit/cost analysis and cost-effectiveness analysis.Conducting benefit/cost analysis for a mitigation activity can assist communities in determiningwhether a project is worth undertaking now, in order to avoid disaster-related damages later.Cost-effectiveness analysis evaluates how best to spend a given amount <strong>of</strong> money to achieve aspecific goal. Determining the economic feasibility <strong>of</strong> mitigating natural hazards can providedecision makers with an understanding <strong>of</strong> the potential benefits and costs <strong>of</strong> an activity, as wellas a basis upon which to compare alternative projects. These exercises can also help prioritizethe implementation <strong>of</strong> action items based on the limited resources available.Formal Review Process<strong>Glendale</strong>’s Local Natural <strong>Hazard</strong>s <strong>Mitigation</strong> Plan will be evaluated on an annual basis todetermine the effectiveness <strong>of</strong> its programs, and to reflect changes in land development orprograms that may affect the mitigation priorities. The evaluation process includes a firmschedule and time line, and identifies the local agencies and organizations participating in theevaluation <strong>of</strong> the Plan. The convener will be responsible for contacting the <strong>Hazard</strong> <strong>Mitigation</strong>Advisory Committee members and organizing the annual meeting. Committee members will beresponsible for monitoring and evaluating the progress <strong>of</strong> the mitigation strategies in the Plan.Continued Public InvolvementThe City <strong>of</strong> <strong>Glendale</strong> is dedicated to involving the public directly in the continual review andupdates <strong>of</strong> its Local Natural <strong>Hazard</strong> <strong>Mitigation</strong> Plan. Copies <strong>of</strong> the Plan will be catalogued andmade available at City Hall and at all City-operated public libraries. The existence and location<strong>of</strong> these copies will be published on the City’s website and in City newsletters. The Plan alsoincludes the address and phone number <strong>of</strong> the City’s Emergency Services Coordinator, whom is2006 PAGE ES - 6