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2017-25-MV i�� illi I 111�; JJJJUO�• I111 III I !IJ recommended the 2017 update of Lake County All Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan that revie the County's options to protect people and reduce damage from hazards; and I 11I I 1111.0 T-T.T. "NIM-T.", - 2012 Lake County All Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan and the 2017 Lake County All Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan is an update required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and as a multi -jurisdictional plan and has been submitted and approved by Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and WHEREAS, the recommended 2017 Lake County All Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan TVAEREAS, the preparation and adoption of a community mitigation plan is a requirement of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in order for Lake County to be tligible for federal mitigation funds under Section 104 of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (42 USC 5165), and under 44 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Part 201. Mitigation Plan, is hereby adopted as an official plan of the Village of Buffalo Grove and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Michael Reynolds is hereby appointed as the Village's representative on the Lake County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee and he will keep the Village appraised of the mitigation action items undertaken by or reported to the Lake W-3 PIP AYES: 5 — Berman, Ottenheimer, Weidenfeld, Johnson, Smith NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 — Stein PASSED September 18, 2017. APPROVED: September 18_2017. APPROVED: ) boipjj -- '6e've-rly Sus n,-Vi)I;ide President ATTEST: Jandt--8'irabian, Village Clerk Lake County, Illinois, is subject to natural hazards that threaten the life, health, and safety of residents and visitors. Natural hazards have caused extensive property damage throughout the County and can be expected to cause more damage in the future. In recent years: � Major flood events struck the County in187Q.1882.188@.1883.1888.2OOO.2OO4.2OO8and 2013� . �Sixteen tornadoes have touched down since 1A57; � Severe thunderstorm, high winds, hail and rain impacted the County in 1996, 1998, 2002, 2OO7and 2O11� . ° Severe winter storms impacted the residents in10QQ.28OO.2OU8; � Wildfires burned acreage in2OU3and 28O5;and ° Extreme heat impacted the young and the elderly in10Q& The update of the ANHMP was based on discussion and data provided by the participating municipalities as they followed the recommended 1 O-step planning process. An ANHMP introduction and a description of the planning process are presented in Chapters 1 and 2. Natural hazards that can impact Lake County have been assessed in Chapter 3. Goals and guidelines established by the HMPC are presented in Chapter 4. Six mitigation strategies and a capabilities assessment of Lake County are examined in Chapter 5. The ANHMP action plan is detailed in Chapter 6, and procedures for monitoring and maintaining this ANHMP are included in Chapter 7. Introduction Lake County is the most northeastern County in Illinois. The County Seat is Waukegan, Illinois. The County is composed of 53 individual communities and 18 townships. The total area of Lake County is approximately 1,368 square miles with a land area of approximately 448 square miles and the rest water. miles from north to south. At its widest point, the southern county border, Lake County is approximately 22.6 miles from east to west. Elevations in the county range from 957 feet above sea level to 580 feet above sea level. There are four major watersheds in Lake County: Des Plaines River, Fox River, North Branch of the Chicago River, and Lake Lake County has a population of 703,462 and a population density of 1,572 people per square mile, according to the 2010 U.S. Census. Approximately 260,310 housing units exist within the County. Lake County is the third most populated county in Illinois behind Cook County and DuPage County. The Lake County population makes up approximately 5.5% of the total population in the State of Illinois. Executive Summery E3-2 August28Y7 LLM;jEM1lMMZ= step I Organize Step 2 Involve the Public (this step continues throughout the enfirepropos) step i Coordinate with Agencies & Organizations (this step continues throughout the entire process) i, StW 4 Assess the Hazard 1, Stec 5 Evaluate the Problem Stec 6 Set Goals Step 7 Review Mitigation Strategies Step 8 Draft Action Plan Sop 9 Adopt the Plan 1, sup I Implement, Evaluate, Revise Lake County All Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan Planning Process The HMPC followed a 1 0-step planning process to update the ANHMP. The HMPC met three times from June to October 2016. The HMPC reviewed the iTdZWi sncwi tFTU4—UKUUS7j!q &4 property, considered a variety of ways to reduce and prevent damage, and recommended the most appropriate and feasible measures for implementation. Existing plans and programs were reviewed during the planning process. It should be underscored that this ANHMP does not replace other planning efforts, such as Lake County Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan. This ANHMP complements those efforts. The public was invited to participate through several concurrent means, including the HMPC meetings, online surveys,Ra,ner surveys press releases_ newsletter articles, and the Lake County website. A public meeting was held on October 21, 2016 at the Lake County Administration Building in t WKWUAK period extended from October 21 to November 21, 2016. The AMPC reviewed all potential natural hazards that could impact Lake County, and evaluated them based on their causes, their likelihood of occurring, and their impact on people, property, critical facilities, and the local economy. The information was based on ayaila�la t6chnical stviiies ai54 ra�#Ks Wy th&-paKicipating agencies ai-4 otmmynities an4 on their past experiences. The table below shows the natural hazards that are the focus of this ANHMP and provides a summary of the hazards' potential impact on Lake County's health and safety, total assets, and economy from the risk assessment. Executive Summary ES-3 August 2017 7=1110177-n "P roodS (1 'A Chance Tanyyearr'������ Floods (10% chance any year) T,xrna,j!.v (Giuntywide) T(cmaIt (C*mmunity) Severe Summer Storms Severe Winter Storms Extreme Temperatures FErosion Power Outage All exhibits included in Chapters 3 and 5 will be available on the SC website. Exhibits can be downloaded at: http:Zlwww.lakecountyil.gov/2369/All-Natural-Hazards-Mitigation-Plan Hazard Mitigation Goals and Guidelines The qoals of the ANHMP were reviewed and reaffirmed bv the HMPC. The ANHMP aoals Goal 1, Protect the lives, health, and safety of the people of Lake County from the impact and effects of natural hazards. Goal 2. Protect public services, utilities and critical facilities from potential damage from natural hazard events. Goal 3: Mitigate existing buildings to protect against damage from natural hazard events. Goal 4. Ensure that new developments do not create new exposures of people and property to damage from natural hazards. Goal 5. Mitigate to protect against economic and transportation losses due to natural Wazards. Hazard gation Strategies The HMPC then considered mitigation strategies for the natural hazards shown on page ES-4. The HMPC reviewed current preventive mitigation measures being implemented by the County and municipalities. Preventive measures include activities such as building codes and the enforcement of the Lake Countv Watershed Develooment Ordinance. Lake Executive Summary ES-4 August 2017 County is very strong in preventive measures through floodplain regulations and sustainable projects. • ton, technical as e • financial support. Emphasis has also been placed • critical facilities; understanding their vulnerability to wind • severe storm hazards. i'l-atural • protection activities are aimed at preserving (or in some cases restoring) natural areas. They • preserving • control •, erosion and sedimentation, stream restoration, and urban forestry. Urban forestry programs are encouraged to • utility lines during wind and icc storms. The • called for a •- understanding • ••• and • hazards to imprCWT. emerclency management — preparedness, response and recovery. Structural gation project , such as the regional detention •_ are still important within the • comprehensive watershed management program. Additional '• • are still needed. The HMPC also recommended that each community establish a formal and regular program of drainage system maintenance and examine drainage improvements. The HMPC identified numerous subject areas that would benefit from a coordinated Pgblic information program to focus on residents and property owners obtaining proper insurance • ways for people to protect themselves and their property from natural •' The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission began purchasing repetitively damaged homes and properties in 1998 utilizing funds from FEMA's Pre -Disaster Mitigation, Hazard Mitigation Grant, and Severe Repetitive Loss Grant programs. 0 rol M � NO WINNOW, WIN kagnm"A"V22 tWtUWykW..4-%WqV Pit County's Capital Improvement Program, local municipalities and SMC. Executive Summary ES-5 August 2017 Mitigation Action Plan The action plan outlines the recommended activities and initiatives to be implemented over the next five years. It is understood that implementation is contingent on the availability of resources (staff and funding). The action plan identifies those responsible for implementing the action items, and when they are to be completed. There are 33 action items included in this ANHMP update. The first two action items are administrative. The first action item calls for the formal adoption of this ANHMP. Formal adoption is a requirement for recognition of the ANHMP by mitigation funding programs. The HMPC will provide the mechanism and a vehicle for the ANHMP to be implemented, monitored, evaluated and updated, and for continued public involvement. The HMPC will report to the County Board and municipal councils and boards, annually, and participate in the next five-year update. The other action items are mitigation program items. Many are ongoing activities of stormwater management and emergency management offices and agencies. The action items were prioritized by the HMPC based on action that they felt should be implemented countywide and which each municipality should undertake. Below is a list summarizing the action items included in Chapter 6. Action items are also presented as community - specific action items in Chapter 6. 1. Adoption 2. Monitor &Maintain 3. |ncorporataANHK4P in Other Plans 4. |mp|ementVVDO & NF|P 5. Public Information O. Alternate Power Sources T. Mitigation ofCritical Facilities 8. Capacity ofDrainage Systems 8. Maintain Drainage Systems 10. Property Protection Projects 11. Reduce Inflow and Infiltration 12. Wind Mitigation &Safe Rooms 13. Tree City USA 14. N|NlSComp|ionce 15. Improve Building Codes 16. Seek Grant Funding 17. SiormReedy 18. CRS Participation 19. Continue toMap Natural Hazard Impacts & Continue Vulnerability Assessments 20. SMC Flood Mitigation Projects 21. Development of Flood Stage Maps 22. Snow Removal Plan 23. Utility Tree Trimming 24. Sump Pump Disconnects 25. Local Drainage Studies 26. Increase Detention 27. SMC Flood Mitigation Projects 28. Development of Flood Stage Maps 29. Snow Removal Plan 30. Investigate Countywide Warning System 31. Investigate Future Conditions & the Impact on Depth and Frequency of Flooding 32. Lincolnshire Creek Improvements 33. Mitigate Septic Discharge; Leaching into Waterways 34. Emergency Response 35. Implement the FFRMS Executive Summary ES-0 August 2017 Lake County All Natural Hazards Mitigation Pla Plan Adoption This ANHMP serves to recommend mitigation measures for Lake County. Adoption is also a requirement for recognition of the ANHMP by FEMA for mitigation funding SLI'llit-KU The adoption of this Lake County All Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan will be done by resolution of the County Board, the city councils, and boards of trustees of each participating municipality. The municipal resolutions will adopt each action item that is the County and each municipality are individually eligible to apply for FEIVIA mitigation • •.. Summary This 2017 update to the ANHMP was developed by the Lake County HIVIPC as a multi - jurisdictional ANHIVIP to meet federal mitigation planning requirements. This ANHIVIP updated the examination of natural hazards facing Lake County, establishes mitigation goals, evaluates and highlights the existing mitigation activities underway in Lake County, and recommends a mitigation action plan for the County and municipalities to undertake in the next five years. The mitigation efforts included in this ANHIVIP are for protecting people, property and other assets of Lake County. Some action items are ongoing efforts; oiift,��-rsmtirw w. ImOementation of all action items is continAent on the availabilit of staff • funding. This ANHMP will be adopted by resolution by the County and each participating municipality. This ANHIVIP will be implemented and maintained through both countywide and individual initiatives, as funding and resources become available. Executive Summary ES-2 August 2017