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East Wenatchee City Council Meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
East Wenatchee City Hall
271 9th Street NE
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
AGENDA
6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Consent Items:
Vouchers:
a. Date: 5/05/2020, Checks: 53760 thru 53802 and Voided Check: 53720 in the amount
of $111,840.98. Pg. 3
Minutes:
b. 4/21/2020 Council Meeting Minutes. Pg. 17
Motion by Council to approve the agenda, vouchers, and minutes from previous
meeting.
2. Citizen Requests/Comments. None.
3. Presentations. None.
4. Department Report.
5. Mayor’s Report.
a. John Phillips, 15 Years of Service Certificate of Recognition. Pg. 21
b. Master Gardeners Agreement update.
6. Action Items.
a. First reading of Ordinance 2020-05, an Ordinance relating to local sales and use
taxes; authorizing the maximum capacity of the tax authorized under the provisions
of Substitute House Bill 1406 for affordable and supportive housing and rental
assistance by adding a new section 4.20.120 of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code
to create an Affordable Housing Sales and Use Tax Fund and by adding a new
chapter 4.50 of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code to authorize the collection of
the maximum capacity of the tax – Lori Barnett, Community Development Director.
Request for Mayor Crawford to suspend the second reading requirements. Pg. 22
Motion by Council to approve Ordinance 2020-05 as presented regarding House Bill
1406.
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b. Resolution 2020-13, A Resolution of the City of East Wenatchee, Washington
adopting the 2019 Douglas County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan,
repealing Resolution 2003-06, and providing an effective date - Lori Barnett,
Community Development Director. Pg. 32
Motion by City Council to approve Resolution 2020-13 adopting the Douglas
County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
7. Council Reports & Announcements.
a. Reports/New Business of Council Committees
8. Adjournment.
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CHECKS: 53760 thru 53802
VOIDED CHECKS: 53720
DEPARTMENT/FUND AMOUNT
General Fund 001 $77,526.67
Street Fund 101 $26,020.58
Community Dev Grants Funds 102 $0.00
Transportation Benefit District Fund 105 $0.00
Debt Reserve Fund 110 $0.00
Library Fund 112 $181.98
Hotel/Motel Tax Fund 113 $0.00
Drug Fund 114 $874.00
Criminal Justice Fund 116 $0.00
Events Board Fund 117 $285.00
Bond Redemption Fund 202 $0.00
Street Improvements Fund 301 $0.00
Capital Improvements Fund 314 $0.00
Stormwater Fund 401 $0.00
Equipment R&R Fund 501 $6,952.75
Transportation Benefit District 630 $0.00
Grand Total All Funds $111,840.98
CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE
CHECK REGISTER
May 5, 2020 PAYABLES
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Fund Number Description Amount
001 General Fund $77,526.67
101 Street Fund $26,020.58
112 Library Fund $181.98
114 Drug Fund $874.00
117 Events Board Fund $285.00
501 Equipment Purchase, Repair & Replacement Fund $6,952.75
Count: 6 $111,840.98
Fund Transaction Summary
Transaction Type: Invoice
Fiscal: 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
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Vendor Number Reference Account Number Description Amount
Alan J. Key dba: CWPI LLC.
53765 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
Invoice - 4/28/2020 3:23:18 PM
Background Check
001-000-210-521-10-41-00 Professional Services $697.00
Total Invoice - 4/28/2020 3:23:18 PM $697.00
Total 53765 $697.00
Total Alan J. Key dba: CWPI LLC.$697.00
Alfonso Castillo
53764 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
Invoice - 4/28/2020 2:07:06 PM
Confiscated Money Reimbursment
114-000-000-369-30-00-00 Confiscated/forfeited Property $874.00
Total Invoice - 4/28/2020 2:07:06 PM $874.00
Total 53764 $874.00
Total Alfonso Castillo $874.00
American Building Maintenance CO
53766 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
15019056
April 2020 Janitorial Services
001-000-180-518-30-41-01 Contracted Custodial Services $2,426.74
Total 15019056 $2,426.74
Total 53766 $2,426.74
Total American Building Maintenance CO $2,426.74
Apple Land Pest Control & Home Inspections
53767 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
72333
Street/Insect and Pest Control
001-000-180-518-30-41-00 Professional Services $292.09
Total 72333 $292.09
Total 53767 $292.09
Total Apple Land Pest Control & Home Inspections $292.09
Voucher Directory
Fiscal: : 2020 - May 2020
Council Date: : 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
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Vendor Number Reference Account Number Description Amount
AT&T Mobility
53768 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
287293799226X04132020
Police/Phone Lines
001-000-210-521-10-42-01 Telephone $461.08
Total 287293799226X04132020 $461.08
Total 53768 $461.08
Total AT&T Mobility $461.08
Ballard Services, Inc.
53769 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
400946
Police/DUI Blood Draw
001-000-210-521-10-41-00 Professional Services $100.00
Total 400946 $100.00
Total 53769 $100.00
Total Ballard Services, Inc.$100.00
Cascade Natural Gas Corp
53770 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
Invoice - 4/28/2020 2:59:21 PM
Street/Gas
101-000-430-543-50-47-00 Utilities - Facilities $65.76
Total Invoice - 4/28/2020 2:59:21 PM $65.76
Invoice - 4/28/2020 2:59:51 PM
Shop/Gas
101-000-430-543-50-47-00 Utilities - Facilities $53.00
Total Invoice - 4/28/2020 2:59:51 PM $53.00
Total 53770 $118.76
Total Cascade Natural Gas Corp $118.76
Chelan County Treasurer
53762 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
010085-019161
1st Qtr 2020 Juvenile Services
001-000-230-527-60-30-00 Juvenile Detention $600.00
Total 010085-019161 $600.00
Total 53762 $600.00
Total Chelan County Treasurer $600.00
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Vendor Number Reference Account Number Description Amount
Chelan County Treasurer
53771 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
Invoice - 4/16/2020 9:57:10 AM
Qtr 1 2020 Liquor Profits
001-000-001-564-00-40-00 Comm Mental Health (2% Liquor)$914.03
Total Invoice - 4/16/2020 9:57:10 AM $914.03
Total 53771 $914.03
Total Chelan County Treasurer $914.03
City of Wenatchee
53772 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
017505
Cellebrite Mobile Forensics License Fee
001-000-145-514-20-40-20 Annual License - Spillman, NetMotion & Ragnasoft $1,121.17
Total 017505 $1,121.17
Total 53772 $1,121.17
Total City of Wenatchee $1,121.17
D&B Backflow LLC
53773 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
5904
Street/Backflow Assembly Test
101-000-420-542-75-48-00 Repairs & Maintenance - City Parks $290.00
Total 5904 $290.00
5905
Street/Backflow Assembly Test
101-000-420-542-75-48-00 Repairs & Maintenance - City Parks $88.61
Total 5905 $88.61
Total 53773 $378.61
Total D&B Backflow LLC $378.61
Day Wireless Systems
53774 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
629784
Police/Radar Calibration Fees
001-000-210-521-10-49-00 Miscellaneous $1,417.65
Total 629784 $1,417.65
Total 53774 $1,417.65
Total Day Wireless Systems $1,417.65
Douglas County PUD
53775 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
Invoice - 4/27/2020 9:03:52 AM
Metered Lighting/88 9th St NE
001-000-180-518-30-47-00 Utilities $19.00
Total Invoice - 4/27/2020 9:03:52 AM $19.00
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Vendor Number Reference Account Number Description Amount
Invoice - 4/27/2020 9:08:13 AM
Utilities
001-000-180-518-30-47-00 Utilities $1,299.02
101-000-420-542-63-47-00 Utilities - Street Lighting $226.00
101-000-420-542-64-47-00 Utilities - Traffic Control Devices $44.00
101-000-420-542-75-47-00 Utilities - City Parks $45.00
101-000-430-543-50-47-00 Utilities - Facilities $89.00
112-000-000-572-50-47-00 Facilities - Utilities $181.98
Total Invoice - 4/27/2020 9:08:13 AM $1,885.00
Total 53775 $1,904.00
Total Douglas County PUD $1,904.00
Douglas County Treasurer
53776 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
Invoice - 4/16/2020 9:56:15 AM
Qtr 1 2020 Victim/Witness
001-001-000-589-30-00-05 County Share of Crime Victims $753.47
Total Invoice - 4/16/2020 9:56:15 AM $753.47
Total 53776 $753.47
Total Douglas County Treasurer $753.47
East Wenatchee Water Dist
53763 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
Invoice - 4/27/2020 8:16:15 AM
Utilities/88 9th St NE
101-000-420-542-75-47-00 Utilities - City Parks $1,273.85
Total Invoice - 4/27/2020 8:16:15 AM $1,273.85
Total 53763 $1,273.85
53777 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
Invoice - 4/28/2020 3:03:46 PM
Utilities
101-000-420-542-75-47-00 Utilities - City Parks $493.55
Total Invoice - 4/28/2020 3:03:46 PM $493.55
Invoice - 4/28/2020 3:04:41 PM
Utilities
101-000-420-542-75-47-00 Utilities - City Parks $2.55
Total Invoice - 4/28/2020 3:04:41 PM $2.55
Total 53777 $496.10
Total East Wenatchee Water Dist $1,769.95
Fastenal Company
53778 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
WAWEN211895
Police/Office Supplies
001-000-210-521-10-31-00 Office Supplies $15.76
Total WAWEN211895 $15.76
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Vendor Number Reference Account Number Description Amount
WAWEN212342
Street/Vehicle Repair Supplies
101-000-430-543-30-30-00 Supplies - General Services $21.64
501-000-000-542-90-48-25 Street Vehicle Repair Supplies $392.52
Total WAWEN212342 $414.16
Total 53778 $429.92
Total Fastenal Company $429.92
Frontier
53779 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
Invoice - 4/22/2020 11:10:48 AM
Street Modem
101-000-420-542-64-47-00 Utilities - Traffic Control Devices $53.75
Total Invoice - 4/22/2020 11:10:48 AM $53.75
Invoice - 4/28/2020 3:01:53 PM
Street Modem
101-000-420-542-64-47-00 Utilities - Traffic Control Devices $55.17
Total Invoice - 4/28/2020 3:01:53 PM $55.17
Total 53779 $108.92
Total Frontier $108.92
Grainger
53780 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
9509807690
Police/Tools and Equipment Supplies
001-000-210-521-10-35-00 Small Tools & Equipment $3,106.40
Total 9509807690 $3,106.40
Total 53780 $3,106.40
Total Grainger $3,106.40
In-Print
53760 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
2761
Police/Gregory Business Cards
001-000-210-521-10-31-00 Office Supplies $140.97
Total 2761 $140.97
Total 53760 $140.97
Total In-Print $140.97
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Vendor Number Reference Account Number Description Amount
James Brandon Johnson
53781 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
Invoice - 4/22/2020 11:38:26 AM
Police/2020 Clothing Allowance
001-000-210-521-10-20-01 Clothing Allowance $123.49
Total Invoice - 4/22/2020 11:38:26 AM $123.49
Total 53781 $123.49
Total James Brandon Johnson $123.49
Jon Knutson
53782 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
Invoice - 4/29/2020 12:28:55 PM
Clothing Allowance/Supply Reimbursement/Travel
001-000-210-521-10-20-01 Clothing Allowance $270.75
001-000-210-521-10-31-00 Office Supplies $18.16
001-000-210-521-10-43-00 Travel $38.08
501-000-000-521-10-48-00 Police Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance $29.20
Total Invoice - 4/29/2020 12:28:55 PM $356.19
Total 53782 $356.19
Total Jon Knutson $356.19
Key Methods, LLC
53783 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
CF74357-1
Credit
001-000-145-594-14-60-20 Capital - PC Software Admin ($89.89)
Total CF74357-1 ($89.89)
CF74358-1
IT/Office 365
001-000-145-594-14-60-20 Capital - PC Software Admin $43.32
Total CF74358-1 $43.32
CF74359-1
IT/Office 365
001-000-145-594-14-60-20 Capital - PC Software Admin $43.32
Total CF74359-1 $43.32
CF74365-1
Credit
001-000-145-594-14-60-20 Capital - PC Software Admin ($43.32)
Total CF74365-1 ($43.32)
CF74670
IT/Office 365
001-000-145-594-14-60-20 Capital - PC Software Admin $43.32
Total CF74670 $43.32
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Vendor Number Reference Account Number Description Amount
CF74751
IT/Office 365
001-000-145-594-14-60-20 Capital - PC Software Admin $43.32
Total CF74751 $43.32
CF74752
IT/Spam Ware
001-000-145-594-14-60-20 Capital - PC Software Admin $339.52
Total CF74752 $339.52
Total 53783 $379.59
Total Key Methods, LLC $379.59
Kottkamp & Yedinak, Pllc
53784 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
Invoice - 4/28/2020 3:25:00 PM
April 2020 Public Defender Fees
001-000-110-511-60-21-50 Public Defender $5,822.73
Total Invoice - 4/28/2020 3:25:00 PM $5,822.73
Total 53784 $5,822.73
Total Kottkamp & Yedinak, Pllc $5,822.73
Master Gardener Foundation of Chelan County
53785 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
88
February 2020 Japanese Garden Maintenance Fee
101-000-420-542-80-48-00 Japanese Garden Agreement $1,500.00
Total 88 $1,500.00
89
March 2020 Japanese Garden Maintenance Fee
101-000-420-542-80-48-00 Japanese Garden Agreement $1,500.00
Total 89 $1,500.00
Total 53785 $3,000.00
Total Master Gardener Foundation of Chelan County $3,000.00
Moon Security
53786 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
1028039
Police/Security Services
001-000-210-521-10-41-00 Professional Services $38.21
Total 1028039 $38.21
Total 53786 $38.21
Total Moon Security $38.21
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Vendor Number Reference Account Number Description Amount
North Cascades Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc
53787 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
25059
City Hall/Baseboard Repairs
001-000-180-518-30-48-00 Repairs & Maintenance $514.43
Total 25059 $514.43
Total 53787 $514.43
Total North Cascades Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc $514.43
Pape Machinery, Inc
53788 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
516791
Street/Machinery Repairs
501-000-000-542-90-48-20 Street Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance $6,531.03
Total 516791 $6,531.03
Total 53788 $6,531.03
Total Pape Machinery, Inc $6,531.03
Philips Publishing
53789 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
31427
Events/Classy Chassis and Wings and Wheels Ads
117-000-300-557-30-44-12 CC - Advertising $142.50
117-000-400-557-30-44-11 W&W - Advertising $142.50
Total 31427 $285.00
Total 53789 $285.00
Total Philips Publishing $285.00
Proforce Law Enforcement
53790 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
407932
Police/Ammo
001-000-210-521-10-35-00 Small Tools & Equipment $586.24
Total 407932 $586.24
Total 53790 $586.24
Total Proforce Law Enforcement $586.24
Prothman
53791 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
2020-7038
Police Chief Search/Professional Fee
001-000-110-511-60-41-00 Professional Services $5,833.34
Total 2020-7038 $5,833.34
Total 53791 $5,833.34
Total Prothman $5,833.34
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Vendor Number Reference Account Number Description Amount
Radillo Law Firm, PLLC
53761 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
01
Court/Conflict Case
001-000-110-511-60-30-00 Public Defender Conflicts $1,380.00
Total 01 $1,380.00
Total 53761 $1,380.00
Total Radillo Law Firm, PLLC $1,380.00
Rivercom
53792 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
Invoice - 4/28/2020 3:27:03 PM
April 2020 Dispatch Services
001-000-001-528-70-40-00 River Com $25,380.31
Total Invoice - 4/28/2020 3:27:03 PM $25,380.31
Total 53792 $25,380.31
Total Rivercom $25,380.31
Sherwin-Williams
53793 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
6589-4
Street/Traffic Control Supplies
101-000-420-542-64-30-00 Supplies - Traffic Control Devices $12.59
Total 6589-4 $12.59
7011-8
Street/Traffic Control Supplies
101-000-420-542-64-30-00 Supplies - Traffic Control Devices $187.12
Total 7011-8 $187.12
Total 53793 $199.71
Total Sherwin-Williams $199.71
Sirchie Finger Print Laboratories
53794 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
0442995-IN
Police/Evidence Bags
001-000-210-521-10-35-00 Small Tools & Equipment $89.95
Total 0442995-IN $89.95
Total 53794 $89.95
Total Sirchie Finger Print Laboratories $89.95
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Vendor Number Reference Account Number Description Amount
Special Asphalt Products Inc.
53795 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
INVC082907
Street/Roadway Supplies
101-000-420-542-30-30-00 Supplies - Roadway $20,018.99
Total INVC082907 $20,018.99
Total 53795 $20,018.99
Total Special Asphalt Products Inc.$20,018.99
Tony Ditommaso PS
53796 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
Invoice - 4/28/2020 3:24:23 PM
April 2020 Public Defender Fees
001-000-110-511-60-21-50 Public Defender $5,822.73
Total Invoice - 4/28/2020 3:24:23 PM $5,822.73
Total 53796 $5,822.73
Total Tony Ditommaso PS $5,822.73
Tye Sheats
53797 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
Invoice - 4/22/2020 11:27:53 AM
Police/2020 Clothing Allowance
001-000-210-521-10-20-01 Clothing Allowance $600.00
Total Invoice - 4/22/2020 11:27:53 AM $600.00
Total 53797 $600.00
Total Tye Sheats $600.00
Wash ST Dept of Licensing
53798 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
EWP001718 Bauman
Gun Permit
001-001-000-589-30-00-15 State Share of Permits & Licenses $18.00
Total EWP001718 Bauman $18.00
EWP001719 Vaca
Gun Permit
001-001-000-589-30-00-15 State Share of Permits & Licenses $18.00
Total EWP001719 Vaca $18.00
EWP001720 Mendez
Gun Permit
001-001-000-589-30-00-15 State Share of Permits & Licenses $18.00
Total EWP001720 Mendez $18.00
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Vendor Number Reference Account Number Description Amount
EWP001721 Lautensleger
Gun Permit
001-001-000-589-30-00-15 State Share of Permits & Licenses $18.00
Total EWP001721 Lautensleger $18.00
Total 53798 $72.00
Total Wash ST Dept of Licensing $72.00
Waxie Sanitary Supply
53799 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
79090182
Sanitation Supplies
001-000-180-518-30-31-06 Cleaning & Sanitation Supplies $49.40
Total 79090182 $49.40
LB59T/00
Sanitation Supplies
001-000-180-518-30-31-06 Cleaning & Sanitation Supplies $140.49
Total LB59T/00 $140.49
Total 53799 $189.89
Total Waxie Sanitary Supply $189.89
Wenatchee Valley Humane Society
53800 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
Invoice - 4/28/2020 3:28:46 PM
April 2020 Animal Control
001-000-001-539-30-40-00 Animal Control $6,126.24
Total Invoice - 4/28/2020 3:28:46 PM $6,126.24
Total 53800 $6,126.24
Total Wenatchee Valley Humane Society $6,126.24
Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center
53801 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
Invoice - 4/28/2020 3:27:59 PM
April 2020 Contract Fees
001-000-001-558-70-41-15 Wenatchee Valley Museum $10,124.00
Total Invoice - 4/28/2020 3:27:59 PM $10,124.00
Total 53801 $10,124.00
Total Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center $10,124.00
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Vendor Number Reference Account Number Description Amount
Xerox Corporation
53802 2020 - May 2020 - May 2020 1st Council
702388607
City Hall Copier Fees
001-000-141-514-20-48-00 Repairs & Maintenance $752.15
Total 702388607 $752.15
Total 53802 $752.15
Total Xerox Corporation $752.15
Grand Total Vendor Count 42 $111,840.98
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk
at (509) 886-6103 (TTY 711). Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure
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East Wenatchee City Council Meeting
Online Zoom Meeting
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
East Wenatchee City Hall
271 9th Street NE
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
Minutes
In attendance: Staff in attendance:
Mayor Jerrilea Crawford Devin Poulson, City Attorney
Councilmember John Sterk Lori Barnett, Community Development Director
Councilmember Robert Tidd Tom Wachholder, Project Development Manager
Councilmember Sasha Sleiman Josh DeLay, Finance Director
Councilmember Shayne Magdoff Trina Elmes, Events Director / PIO
Councilmember Christine Johnson Mary Beth Phillips, Court Administrator
Councilmember Matthew Hepner Maria Holman, City Clerk
6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance.
a. Mayor Crawford excused Councilmember Raab from the Council Meeting as
requested.
1. Consent Items:
a. Date:4/21/2020, Checks: 53687; 53694 – 53755 and Voided Checks: 53553; 53576,
in the amount of $122,437.86.
b. March 2020 Payroll Certification.
c. 4/7/2020 Council Meeting Minutes.
d. 4/16/220 Council Workshop Meeting Minutes.
Motion by Councilmember Sterk to approve the consent items. Councilmember Tidd seconded
the motion. Motion carried (6-0).
2. Citizen Requests/Comments. None
3. Presentations. None
4. Department Report.
a. Project Development Manager Tom Wachholder presented a Public Works
Department Report outlining related projects and activities through April 16, 2020
Comments provided by Councilmember Hepner, Councilmember Sleiman, and
Councilmember Magdoff.
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk
at (509) 886-6103 (TTY 711). Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure
accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title 1.)
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5. Mayor’s Report.
a. Mayor Crawford presented Tom Wachholder, Project Development Manager a
Certificate of Appreciation for his 5-years of service to the City of East Wenatchee.
Comments provide by Councilmember Magdoff.
6. Action Items.
a. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Sean Lewis presented the second reading of Ordinance
2020-04, updating the East Wenatchee Municipal Code governing the process the
East Wenatchee Municipal Court must follow if it wishes to sanction a defendant for
contempt based on failure to pay fines, penalties, assessments, fees, or costs by
amending Section 1.020.030 of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code.
Comments provided by Councilmember Tidd.
Motion by Councilmember Tidd to adopt Ordinance 2020-04 as presented
governing the process of the East Wenatchee Municipal Court. Councilmember
Hepner seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0).
b. Finance Director Josh DeLay presented the first reading of Ordinance 2020-06,
repealing Ordinance No. 2020-06, and fixing and confirming the salaries and
compensation to be paid to certain officials and employees of the City of East
Wenatchee during the year 2020.
Mayor Crawford elevated Ordinance 2020-06 to the second reading.
Motion by Councilmember Hepner to adopt Ordinance 2020-06, as presented,
fixing and confirming the salaries and compensation for certain officials and
employees of the City. Councilmember Magdoff seconded the motion. Motion
carried (6-0).
c. Mayor Crawford presented an Employment Agreement between the City and
Richard Johnson for the Police Chief position and requested confirmation of the
Mayor’s appointment of Richard Johnson as Police Chief.
Incoming Police Chief Richard Johnson spoke to the Council providing a short
summary of his career and his personal involvement in the community.
Comments provided by Councilmember Sterk, Councilmember Tidd, Councilmember
Johnson, Councilmember Hepner, and Councilmember Sleiman.
Motion by Councilmember Sleiman to authorize the Mayor to execute an
Employment Agreement between Richard Johnson and the City of East Wenatchee
for the position of Police Chief as presented and to confirm the Mayor’s
appointment of Richard Johnson as the Police Chief for the City of East Wenatchee.
Councilmember Hepner seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0)
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk
at (509) 886-6103 (TTY 711). Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure
accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title 1.)
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d. City Attorney Devin Poulson presented the first reading of Ordinance 2020-07,
authorizing the City Treasurer, if an emergency has been declared, to waive the
interest penalty on unpaid gambling taxes by amending Section 4.38.070 of the East
Wenatchee Municipal Code.
Finance Director Josh DeLay spoke to Council explaining that the 1st quarter
gambling taxes will be filed by July 31, 2020, along with the 2nd quarter gambling
taxes.
Comments provided by Councilmember Tidd.
Mayor Crawford elevated Ordinance 2020-07 to the second reading.
Motion by Councilmember Sleiman to adopt Ordinance 2020-07, as presented,
authorizing the City Treasurer, if an emergency has been declared, to waive the
interest penalty on unpaid gambling taxes. Councilmember Magdoff seconded the
motion. Motion carried (6-0).
e. Finance Director Josh DeLay presented Resolution 2020-14, repealing Resolution No.
99-6, authorizing the City to use a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) provider to
administer the City’s FSA Plan, and authorizing the Finance Director to switch to a
different administrator in the future.
Comments provided by Councilmember Magdoff, City Clerk Maria Holman, and City
Attorney Devin Poulson.
Motion by Councilmember Tidd to approve Resolution 2020-14 as presented,
authorizing the Finance Director to enter into an agreement with OneBridge
Benefits for FSA services, and allowing the flexibility to switch providers as needed.
Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0).
f. Project Development Manager Tom Wachholder presented the Transportation
Improvement Board (TIB) Complete Streets Project – Perteet Supplemental
Agreement No. 2 for providing services during construction.
Motion by Councilmember Magdoff to authorize the Mayor to execute a TIB
Supplemental Agreement between the City and Perteet in the amount of $27,204,
establishing a new not to exceed the amount of $117,129 to include services during
construction. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0).
g. Community Development Director Lori Barnett requested approval and
authorization for CC Consulting to develop the City of East Wenatchee 2020-2024
Community Development & Housing Consolidated Plan and 2020 Annual Action
Plan.
Comments provided by Councilmember Sterk, and Councilmember Magdoff.
Motion by Councilmember Sterk to approve the Mayor’s signature on the Scope of
Work to hire CC Consulting to develop the City of East Wenatchee 2020-2024
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk
at (509) 886-6103 (TTY 711). Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure
accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title 1.)
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Community Development & Housing Consolidated Plan and 2020 Annual Action
Plan. Councilmember Tidd seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0)
7. Council Reports & Announcements.
a. Mayor Crawford updated the City Council on how the City is responding to the
community and managing COVID-19 and its impacts. The City’s staff remains
healthy and some have been working from home to reduce the number of people in
the office. Mayor Crawford informed the Council on COVID safety supplies for the
safety of City Staff.
b. Councilmember Hepner commented on the Stemilt Growers employees that were
confirmed positive for the Coronavirus that was printed in the Wenatchee World.
Councilmember Hepner was curious if the employees lived in East Wenatchee?
c. Councilmember Tidd provided an update on the Link Transit Board Meeting,
ridership has decreased significantly due to the COVID. The Link Board is considering
having requiring riders to wear a mask.
d. Councilmember Sleiman responded to Councilmember Hepner’s comment above.
Councilmember Sleiman stated that she looked up the Chelan-Douglas Health
District (CDHD) and that the Stemilt workers were recognized as City of East
Wenatchee residents in the CDHD’s count.
8. Adjournment. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
Jerrilea Crawford, Mayor
Attest:
Maria E. Holman, City Clerk
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CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE
COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
To: Mayor Crawford and Council
From/Presenter: Lori Barnett, Community Development Director
Subject: Consideration of an ordinance to impose the affordable housing
sales and use tax authorized by Substitute House Bill 1406 and
establish a special fund for the revenue.
Date: May 5, 2020
I. Summary Title: An Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee relating
to local sales and use taxes; authorizing the maximum capacity of the
tax authorized under the provisions of Substitute House Bill 1406 for
affordable and supportive housing and rental assistance by adding a
new section 4.20.120 of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code to
create an Affordable Housing Sales and Use Tax Fund and by adding
a new chapter 4.50 of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code to
authorize the collection of the maximum capacity of the tax.
II. Background/History: During the 2019 regular session, the
Washington State Legislature approved Substitute House Bill 1406
("SHB 1406") creating a sales and use tax for cities and counties to
address the shortage of affordable housing.
This program will not increase the sales and use tax rates within
the City. There is no impact to the consumer. The sales and use
tax provided to the City under SHB 1406 will be credited against the
state share of sales taxes collected from sales within the City. In
essence, the state is sharing their portion of the sales and use tax
with local jurisdictions.
The funds may only be provided to serve persons whose income is at
or below 60 percent of the median income of the Wenatchee
standard metropolitan statistical area may be used only for the
following purposes:
1. Acquiring, rehabilitating, or constructing affordable housing,
which may include new units of affordable housing within an
existing structure or facilities providing supportive housing services
under RCW 71.24.385;
2. Providing the operations and maintenance costs of new units of
affordable or supportive housing; or
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3. Providing tenant-based rental assistance.
There are two levels for the rebate: .0073% or 0146%. The higher
rate requires that a city or county also adopt a “qualifying local tax”.
The following are considered “qualifying local taxes”:
• RCW 84.52.105 affordable housing property tax levy,
• RCW 82.14.530 sales and use tax for housing and related
services,
• RCW 82.14.460 sales tax for chemical dependency and mental
health, or
• RCW 84.55.050 property tax used solely for affordable housing.
Resolution 2019-18 was adopted by the East Wenatchee City Council
on August 20,2019 declaring the intent to adopt the SHB 1406 tax
program.
No local jurisdictions have adopted any of the qualifying local taxes
described above. Wenatchee, Chelan County, and Douglas County
have all adopted ordinances to accept the SHB 1406 Sales and Use
Tax funds.
Final revenue estimates have not been provided by the Department
of Revenue. Early estimates showed East Wenatchee receiving
$34,640 annually at the .0073% rate.
This fund will represent an additional source of funding to address
housing needs in the City. As you know, East Wenatchee has an
interlocal agreement with Wenatchee for the administration of
homeless housing funds. It may be possible that the funds provided
by this new program could be administered in conjunction with the
process established for those homeless housing funds.
III. Recommended Action:
Request to suspend the requirement for a second reading and motion
to approve Ordinance 2020-05.
IV. Exhibits:
Ordinance 2020-05
Financial Data:
Expenditure Required
0
Amount Budgeted
0
Appropriation Required
0
$ $ $
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City of East Wenatchee Ordinance 2020-05 Page 1 of 5
City of East Wenatchee, Washington
Ordinance No. 2020-05
An Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee relating to local sales and use taxes; authorizing the maximum capacity of the tax authorized under the provisions of Substitute House Bill 1406 for affordable and supportive housing and rental assistance by adding a new section 4.20.120 of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code to create an Affordable Housing Sales and Use Tax Fund and by adding a new chapter 4.50 of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code to authorize the collection of the maximum capacity of the tax.
Una ordenanza de la ciudad de East Wenatchee en relación con los impuestos locales sobre las ventas y el uso; autorizando la capacidad máxima del impuesto autorizado según las disposiciones del Proyecto de Ley 1406 de la Casa Sustituta para viviendas asequibles y de apoyo y asistencia para el alquiler mediante la adición de una nueva sección 4.20.120 del Código Municipal de East Wenatchee para crear un Fondo de Impuestos de Ventas y Uso de Viviendas Asequibles y por Agregar un nuevo capítulo 4.50 del Código Municipal de East Wenatchee para autorizar la recaudación de la capacidad máxima del impuesto.
1. Alternate format.
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1.2. To read this document in an alternate format (Spanish, Braille, read aloud, etc.), please contact the City Clerk at alternateformat@east-wenatchee.com, at (509) 884-9515, or at 711 (TTY).
2. Recitals.
2.1. The City of East Wenatchee (“City”) is a non-charter code City duly incorporated and operating under the laws of the State of Washington; and
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City of East Wenatchee Ordinance 2020-05 Page 1 of 5
2.2. The City Council of East Wenatchee (“City Council”) finds that it is in the best interests of the City and its citizens to establish this fund and accept the taxes.
2.3. In 2019, the Washington State Legislature enacted Substitute House Bill 1406 (chapter 338, Laws of 2019) (“SHB 1406”), a revenue sharing program with local governments for affordable housing which is intended to encourage investments in affordable and/or supportive housing.
2.4. SHB 1406 authorizes the governing body of cities and counties to collect a local sales and use tax for the acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of affordable housing or facilities providing supportive housing, and for the operations and maintenance costs of affordable or supportive housing, and if eligible, for providing rental assistance to tenants, with no increase in sales or use tax for the consumer.
2.5. The tax will be credited against sales and use taxes collected within the City by the State of Washington (the “State”) and, therefore, will not result in higher sales and use taxes within the City.
2.6. The credit against State retail sales or use taxes can be in place for a maximum of 20 years and will represent an additional source of funding to address housing needs in the City.
2.7. Revenues received from the sales and use tax must be used on projects that serve persons whose income is at or below 60% of the median household income within the Wenatchee standard metropolitan statistical area.
2.8. The revenues may be used to finance grants or loans to nonprofit organizations or public housing authorities to carry out these provisions, and the City may execute interlocal agreements with one or more cities, counties or public housing authorities in accordance with chapter 39.34 RCW.
2.9. On August 20, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2019-18, declaring its intent to adopt an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the sales and use tax allowed by SHB 1406.
2.10. The sales and use tax collected under the provisions of SHB 1406 are considered to be restricted revenue subject to reporting requirements and audit review for compliance.
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2.11. SHB 1406 requires the City to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sales and use tax to be collected within 12 months of the effective date of SHB 1406, or by July 28, 2020.
3. Authority. RCW 35A.11.020 and RCW 35A.12.190 authorize the City Council to adopt ordinances of all kinds to regulate its municipal affairs and appropriate to the good government of the City.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
4. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the collection of a portion of the state sales and use tax in accordance with the provisions of SHB 1406 to create an affordable housing fund as a source of revenue for local affordable housing projects and programs specifically addressed in the legislation.
5. Amendment 1. The City Council adds a new Section 4.20.120 Affordable Housing Sales Tax Fund to the East Wenatchee Municipal Code to read as follows:
4.20.120 Affordable Housing Sales and Use Tax Fund A. There is created a special revenue fund for the city of East Wenatchee, to be known as the “Affordable Housing Sales and Use Tax Fund,” into which shall be deposited all monies received from a portion of sales and use taxes otherwise required to be collected and paid to the department of revenue pursuant to legislation enacted by the 2019 Washington State Legislature and imposed under EWMC 4.50.010.
B. This fund has been created to receive that portion of sales and use tax credited back to the city for the purpose of acquiring, constructing or rehabilitating affordable housing or facilities providing supportive housing, paying for the operation and maintenance costs of new units of affordable or supportive housing, and providing rental assistance to tenants whose income is at or below 60% of the median household income within the Wenatchee standard metropolitan statistical area.
C. Any unexpended funds remaining in the Affordable Housing Sales and Use Tax Fund at the end of a budget period shall not be transferred to the general fund or otherwise lapse. The funds shall be carried forward from year to year until expended for a purpose set forth in EWMC 4.20.120(B).
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City of East Wenatchee Ordinance 2020-05 Page 1 of 5
6. Amendment 2. The City Council adds a new chapter 4.50 Sales and Use Tax for Affordable Housing to the East Wenatchee Municipal Code to read as follows:
Chapter 4.50 Sales and Use Tax for Affordable Housing
Sections: 4.50.010 Credit against state’s share of tax sales or use tax for affordable housing - Imposition. 4.50.020 Rate. 4.50.030 Administration and collection. 4.50.040 Use of funds 4.50.050 Annual Reports. 4.50.060 Expiration.
4.50.010 Credit against state’s share of tax-sales or use tax for affordable housing - Imposition. There is a sales and use tax as authorized by Washington State Legislature Laws of 2019 ch. 338§1, which shall be codified in Chapter 82.14 RCW (RCW 82.14.540), upon every taxable event, as defined in Chapter 82.14 RCW, occurring within the city of East Wenatchee.This tax is separate and apart from the tax referred to in East Wenatchee Municipal Code Chapters 4.04 and 4.08. The tax shall be imposed upon and collected from those persons from whom the state sales tax or use tax is collected pursuant to RCW 82.08 and 82.12.
4.50.020 Rate. A. The rate of the tax imposed by EWMC 4.50.010 shall be .0073 percent of the selling price, in the case of a sales tax, or value of the article used, in the case of a use tax, as the case may be upon every taxable event that occurs within the city.
B. The tax imposed under this section shall be deducted from the amount of tax otherwise required to be collected or paid to the Department of Revenue under Chapter 82.08 or 82.12 RCW.
C. The Department of Revenue will calculate the maximum amount of tax distributions for the city of East Wenatchee based on the taxable retail sales in the city in state fiscal year 2019, and the tax imposed under this section will cease to be
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City of East Wenatchee Ordinance 2020-05 Page 1 of 5
distributed to the city of East Wenatchee for the remainder of any state fiscal year in which the amount of tax exceeds the maximum amount of tax distributions for the city as properly calculated by the Department of Revenue. Distributions to the city of East Wenatchee that have ceased during a state fiscal year shall resume at the beginning of the next state fiscal year.
4.50.030 Administration and collection. A. The state department of revenue shall collect and administer the tax on behalf of city at no cost to the city. The administration and collection of the sales and use tax imposed by EWMC 4.50.010 shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Laws of 2019, ch 338 § 1 which will be codified in Chapter 82.14 RCW (RCW 82.14.540).
B. The mayor and city treasurer are authorized to enter into any agreements or contracts with the state department of revenue for the administration and collection of the tax imposed by this ordinance.
4.50.040 Use of funds A. The city may use the moneys collected by the tax imposed under EWMC 4.50.010 or bonds issued only for the following purposes:
1. Acquiring, rehabilitating, or constructing affordable housing, which may include new units of affordable housing within an existing structure or facilities providing supportive housing services under RCW 71.24.385; or
2. Providing the operations and maintenance costs of new units of affordable or supportive housing; or
3. Providing rental assistance to tenants.
B. The housing and services provided under this section may only be provided to persons whose income is at or below 60 percent of the median income of the Wenatchee standard metropolitan statistical area.
C. Any unexpected funds remaining in the affordable housing sales tax fund, established as EWMC 4.20.120, at the end of a budget period shall not be transferred to the general fund or otherwise lapse, but funds shall be carried forward from year to year until expended for a purpose set forth in subsection A of this section.
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City of East Wenatchee Ordinance 2020-05 Page 1 of 5
4.50.050 Annual Reports. The City shall report annually to the state department of commerce on the collection and use of the revenue as prescribed in rules adopted by such department. If the amount of revenue from the sales or use tax imposed by section 4.50.010 exceeds the maximum amount allowed to the City under the Laws of 2019, ch 338 § 1, any excess shall be remitted to the State Treasurer in accordance with the Laws of 2019, ch 338 § 1.
4.50.060 Expiration The sales and use tax for affordable housing set forth in EWMC 4.50.010 shall expire 20 years after the date on which the tax is first imposed.
7. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are declared separate and severable. If a court of competent jurisdiction declares any provision in this Ordinance to be contrary to law, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the other provisions of this Ordinance.
8. Publication. The City Council directs the City Clerk to publish a summary of this Ordinance. The summary shall consist of the title of this Ordinance. The City Council directs the City Clerk to publish a copy of this Ordinance on the City’s website.
9. Notice to Department of Revenue. The City Clerk is directed to send a certified copy of this ordinance to the State of Washington Department of Revenue and other public officers or agencies required by law.
10. Effective Date. This Ordinance becomes effective five days after the date its summary is published.
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City of East Wenatchee Ordinance 2020-05 Page 1 of 5
Passed by the City Council of East Wenatchee, at a regular meeting thereof on this __________ day of _____________________, 2020.
The City of East Wenatchee, Washington By _________________________________ Jerrilea Crawford, Mayor Authenticated: _____________________________________ Maria Holman, City Clerk Approved as to form only: _____________________________________ Devin Poulson, City Attorney Filed with the City Clerk: __________ Passed by the City Council: __________ Published: __________ Effective Date: __________
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City of East Wenatchee Ordinance 2020-05 Page 1 of 5
Summary of City of East Wenatchee, Washington Ordinance No. 2020-05 On the _____ day of ____________________, 2020, the City Council of the City of East Wenatchee, Washington approved Ordinance No. 2020-05, the main point of which may be summarized by its title as follows: An Ordinance of the City of East Wenatchee relating to local sales and use taxes; authorizing the maximum capacity of the tax authorized under the provisions of Substitute House Bill 1406 for affordable and supportive housing and rental assistance by adding a new section 4.20.120 of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code to create an Affordable Housing Sales and Use Tax Fund and by adding a new chapter 4.50 of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code to authorize the collection of the maximum capacity of the tax. The full text of this Ordinance is available at www.east-wenatchee.com. Dated this ______ day of ___________________________, 2020. _____________________________ Maria Holman, City Clerk
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CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE
COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
To: Mayor Crawford and City Council
From/Presenter: Lori Barnett, Community Development Director
Subject: Resolution 2020-13 regarding adoption of the Douglas County
Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Date: May 5, 2020
I. Summary Title: A Resolution of the City of East Wenatchee,
Washington adopting the 2019 Douglas County Multi-Jurisdictional
Hazard Mitigation Plan, repealing Resolution 2003-06, and providing an
effective date.
II. Background/History: The Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000,
pursuant 44 CFR Part 201, and the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) require communities to adopt an approved hazard
mitigation plan in order to be eligible to receive pre-disaster and post
disaster federal funding for mitigation purposes
The participating jurisdictions of Douglas County have worked together to
develop a strategy known as the 2019 Douglas County Multi-
Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) to improve disaster
resistance in the planning area. An executive summary of that plan has
been included as Exhibit 1 to this Agenda Bill.
The last Hazard Mitigation Plan was adopted by the City of East
Wenatchee on November 25, 2003 with the approval of Resolution
2003-06. That resolution is being appealed with this proposal.
III. Recommended Action: Motion to approve Resolution 2020-13
adopting the Douglas County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
IV. Exhibits:
Exhibit 1: Executive Summary of the Douglas County Multi-Jurisdictional
Hazard Mitigation Plan
Exhibit 2: Resolution 2020-13 with Exhibit A - Douglas County Multi-
Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Financial Data:
Expenditure Required Amount Budgeted Appropriation Required
$0 $0 $0
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Exhibit 1
Douglas County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Executive Summary
Douglas County is threatened by a number of different types of natural hazards. These
hazards endanger the health and safety of the population of the County, jeopardize its
economic vitality, and imperil the quality of its environment. Douglass County adopted
a local hazard mitigation plan on November 4, 2003 and is required to update it every
five years in order to continue to be eligible for federal grants.
The original task force conducted detailed studies to identify the hazards threatening the
jurisdictions of Douglas County and to estimate the relative risks posed to the County by
those hazards. This information was used to assess the vulnerabilities of the facilities
and neighborhoods of Douglas County to the impacts of future disasters involving those
hazards. With these identified, the task force worked to identify projects and programs
that will avoid or minimize these vulnerabilities to make the communities of Douglas
County much more resistant to the impacts of future disasters. Each five year update of
this plan shall include a review and amendments when necessary to reflect changes in
development, progress in local mitigation efforts, and changes in priorities.
The hazard mitigation projects and programs identified in this plan are designed to help
reduce the impacts of future disasters and are called “mitigation projects” in this
document. Mitigation projects have been developed and will continue to be developed
whenever the resources to do so become available. As the mitigation projects identified
in this plan are implemented, step by step, Douglas County will become a more “disaster
resistant” community.
Historically, the residents of Douglas County have experienced the effects of various
natural hazards. The most prevalent natural hazards have been flooding, wildfires,
storms, and wind, although earthquakes, landslides, and volcanic activity occur. As the
population of the County has increased, so has the potential for exposure to natural
hazards, putting the area’s residents at a greater risk than in the past.
Douglas County, home to a population of approximately 42,907, is characterized by a
diverse landscape and an arid climate. This diversity lends itself to the risk for natural
hazards associated with the terrain, weather, and solid conditions. Although it is
difficult to predict when the next disaster will occur, or the extend of an event,
collaborative planning between public entities, private sector, organizations, and the
citizens of the region will help minimize or mitigate the resulting losses.
Natural hazard mitigation is defined as development and implementation of activities
designed to reduce or eliminate losses resulting from natural hazards. Douglas County
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applied for and was awarded grant funding from Washington State Emergency
Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Following
award the grant funding, Douglas County invited local jurisdictions in the region to join
with them in a multi-jurisdictional planning effort. The adoption and subsequent
updates of this plan are components of a formal process for natural hazard mitigation
planning in Douglas County to research, provide information, and public
education/involvement to meet the future needs of the region.
The 2020 Douglas County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) revision
is threefold in its purpose. Strictly speaking, the Douglas County Multi-Jurisdictional
Hazard Mitigation Plan provides guidance to substantially and permanently reduce
Douglas County and its communities’ vulnerability to natural hazards. This plan
revision encompasses the continuation and updating of this original mission by
incorporating new GIS technologies, improving its risk assessment methodologies, and
recalibrating its mitigation strategies based on an assessment of the previous plan,
approved in 2010, and the previous plan’s usefulness since its development.
Secondly, participation in and the adoption of this plan grants the adopting entity the
ability to apply for multiple grant funding programs through the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA).
Additionally, a tertiary purpose of the plan is to promote sound public policy and
support other local, regional, and state planning efforts which have the effects of
protecting citizens, critical facilities, infrastructure, private property, and the natural
environment. The development of this plan revision does so by increasing public
awareness and education, collaborating with other planning organizations and
governments engaged in planning efforts, serving as a reference and resource for the
public, various governments, and other entities.
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City of East Wenatchee Resolution 2020-13 Page 1 of 3
Retain Resolution until no longer needed for City-business, then transfer to Washington State Archives (GS50-05A-16 Rev. 1)
City of East Wenatchee, Washington
Resolution No. 2020-13
A Resolution of the City of East Wenatchee, Washington
adopting the 2019 Douglas County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard
Mitigation Plan, repealing Resolution 2003-06, and providing an
effective date.
1.Alternate format.
1.1. Para leer este documento en otro formato (español, Braille, leer en
voz alta, etc.), póngase en contacto con el vendedor de la ciudad al
alternateformat@east-wenatchee.com, al (509) 884-9515 o al 711
(TTY).
1.2. To read this document in an alternate format (Spanish, Braille, read
aloud, etc.), please contact the City Clerk at alternateformat@east-
wenatchee.com, at (509) 884-9515, or at 711 (TTY).
2.Authority.
2.1. RCW 35A.11.020 and RCW 35A.12.190 authorize the City Council to
organize and regulate its internal affairs and to define the powers,
functions and duties of its officers and employees.
3.Recitals.
3.1. The participating jurisdictions of Douglas County have worked
together to develop a strategy known as the Douglas County Multi-
Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) to improve disaster
resistance in the planning area.
3.2. The Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, pursuant 44 CFR
Part 201, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
require communities to adopt an approved hazard mitigation plan in
order to be eligible to receive pre-disaster and post disaster federal
funding for mitigation purposes.
3.3. The City of East Wenatchee is vulnerable to the human and
economic costs of natural, technological and societal disasters.
Exhibit 1
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3.4. The City Council recognizes the importance of reducing or
eliminating those vulnerabilities for the overall good and welfare of
the community.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE DO RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
4.Adoption. The City Council adopts the 2019 Douglas County Multi-
Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) as forth in Exhibit A.
5.Repeal. The City Council repeals Resolution 2003-06.
6.Funding. The City Council authorizes the appropriate City officials and
employees to pursue funding opportunities to implement the proposals
designated in the HMP. If the City receives funding, the City will seek to
implement the actions contained in the HMP.
7.Ongoing Participation. The City will cooperate and participate in the
hazard mitigation planning process, attend regular meetings, and report
progress as required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, by
the State of Washington Emergency Management Division, and by the
HMP.
8.Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction declares any
provision in this resolution to be contrary to law, the other provisions of
this Resolution remain valid.
9.Effective date. This Resolution becomes effective immediately upon
passage by the City Council.
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Passed by the City Council of East Wenatchee, at a regular meeting thereof
on this _____ day of _______________, 2020.
The City of East Wenatchee,
Washington
By _________________________________
Jerrilea A. Crawford, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________
Maria Holman, City Clerk
Approved as to form only:
___________________________
Devin Poulson, City Attorney
Filed with the City Clerk: __________
Passed by the City Council: __________
Effective Date: __________
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Exhibit A
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Two Rivers Emergency Management, LLC is pleased to submit this Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (the
“Deliverable”) to Douglas County, Washington (the “Client”). The statements, findings, conclusions, and
recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of other organizations. This
Deliverable was developed with input from, and in collaboration with, the Client. It is subject to the terms of the
contract dated May 22, 2017 between Two Rivers Emergency Management, LLC and the Client, and constitutes the
entire agreement between them. The Contract includes any and all representations, warranties, indemnifications,
and remedies on which the Client may rely. Because of the specialized knowledge of the Client about how this
Deliverable is to be used, it should be used only by the Client and its affiliates, in a manner that relies on the Client’s
discretion and expertise, and only for the purposes contemplated by the Contract. This Deliverable is not to be
used in any other manner or relied upon by any other person.
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DOUGLAS COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 1
Glossary ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
Section 1 – Plan Development ......................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 – Planning Process .................................................................................................................................. 6
1.2 – Stakeholder Engagement .................................................................................................................... 8
1.3 – Public Engagement ............................................................................................................................ 10
1.4 – Planning Resources ............................................................................................................................ 11
1.5 – Plan Maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 13
Section 2 – Community Profiles ..................................................................................................................... 16
2.1 – Douglas County (Unincorporated) .................................................................................................... 20
2.2 – Bridgeport ........................................................................................................................................... 24
2.3 – Coulee Dam (Partial) .......................................................................................................................... 27
2.4 – East Wenatchee .................................................................................................................................. 30
2.5 – Mansfield............................................................................................................................................. 33
2.6 – Rock Island .......................................................................................................................................... 36
2.7 – Waterville ............................................................................................................................................ 39
2.8 – Eastmont School District.................................................................................................................... 42
2.9 – Foster Creek Conservation District ................................................................................................... 45
2.10 – Fire Protection Districts.................................................................................................................... 45
2.11 – Douglas County Public Utility District (PUD) .................................................................................. 45
Section 3 – Risk Assessment ........................................................................................................................... 47
3.1 – Methodology ...................................................................................................................................... 47
3.2 – Hazard Selection ................................................................................................................................ 48
3.3 – Dam Failures ....................................................................................................................................... 50
3.4 – Droughts ............................................................................................................................................. 62
3.5 – Earthquakes ........................................................................................................................................ 66
3.6 – Floods.................................................................................................................................................. 74
3.7 – Landslides ........................................................................................................................................... 78
3.8 – Severe Storms ..................................................................................................................................... 83
3.9 – Tornadoes ........................................................................................................................................... 88
3.10 – Wildfires ............................................................................................................................................ 93
3.11 – Winter Storms ................................................................................................................................. 106
3.12 – Excluded Hazards ........................................................................................................................... 109
3.13 – Risk Summary .................................................................................................................................. 110
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Section 4 – Mitigation Strategy .................................................................................................................... 111
4.1 – Mitigation Capabilities ..................................................................................................................... 112
4.2 – Mitigation Goals ............................................................................................................................... 116
4.3 – Mitigation Projects ........................................................................................................................... 117
4.4 – Project Evaluation, Implementation, & Administration ................................................................. 119
4.5 – Planning Integration ......................................................................................................................... 122
Appendix A – Plan Participation .................................................................................................................. 125
Appendix B – Critical Facilities .................................................................................................................... 131
Appendix C – Eastmont School District ...................................................................................................... 132
Appendix D – NOAA/NWS Records ........................................................................................................... 134
Appendix E – Georeferenced FIRMs ........................................................................................................... 146
Appendix F – Mitigation Actions & Projects ............................................................................................... 181
Appendix G – Project Prioritization ............................................................................................................. 188
Appendix H – Plan Adoption Resolutions ................................................................................................... 199
Appendix I – FEMA Approval Letter ........................................................................................................... 209
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Glossary
CDBG – Community Development Block Grant Program
CRS – Community Rating System
DC – Douglas County
DEM – Department of Emergency Management
EOC – Emergency Operations Center
FCCD – Foster Creek Conservation District
FEMA – Federal Emergency Management Agency
FIRM – Flood Insurance Rate Map
FMA – Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program
HMA – Hazard Mitigation Assistance
HMGP – Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
HMP – Hazard Mitigation Plan
NFHL – National Flood Hazard Layer
NFIP – National Floodplain Insurance Program
NOAA – National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NWS – National Weather Service
PDM – Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program
PUD – Public Utility District
SFHA – Special Flood Hazard Area
TREM – Two Rivers Emergency Management
USACE – United States Army Corps of Engineers
USCB – United State Census Bureau
USDA – United States Department of Agriculture
WA EMD – Washington Emergency Management Division
WUI – Wildland Urban Interface
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Section 1 – Plan Development
Plan Purpose
The 2020 Douglas County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard
Mitigation Plan (HMP) revision is threefold in its
purpose. Strictly speaking, the Douglas County Multi-
Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan provides guidance
to substantially and permanently reduce Douglas
County and its communities’ vulnerability to natural
hazards.
This plan revision encompasses the continuation and
updating of this original mission by incorporating new
GIS technologies, improving its risk assessment
methodologies, and recalibrating its mitigation strategies based on an assessment of the previous
plan, approved in 2010, and the previous plan’s usefulness since its development.
Secondly, participation in and the adoption of this plan grants the adopting entity the ability to apply
for multiple grant funding programs through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Additionally, a tertiary purpose of the plan is to promote sound public policy and support other local,
regional, and state planning efforts which have the effects of protecting citizens, critical facilities,
infrastructure, private property, and the natural environment. The development of this plan revision
does so by increasing public awareness and education, collaborating with other planning organizations
and governments engaged in planning efforts, serving as a reference and resource for the public,
various governments, and other entities.
Plan Organization
The Douglas County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan was developed and organized within
the rules and regulations established under the 44 Code of Federal Regulation 201.6. This plan
contains sections detailing the planning process, Douglas County’s communities, other participating
entities and the planning area, a hazard vulnerability and risk assessment, capabilities assessment, and
a mitigation strategy designed for the purpose of guiding Douglas County and the plan’s participants
to become more disaster-resilient communities.
Plan Financing
The Douglas County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan has been financed by the Douglas
County Board of Commissioners and a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Grant
administered through the State of Washington’s Emergency Management Division (WA EMD). The
federal grant provided 75% of the total plan’s cost while Douglas County contributes 12.5% and WA
EMD provides 12.5%.
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Section 1 – Plan Development
Plan Participation
The Douglas County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan was developed as the result of an
ongoing collaborative effort between the full range of stakeholders in the planning area, local
authorities, school districts, municipal jurisdictions, fire districts, utility districts, conservation districts,
and the State of Washington. This effort was led by the Douglas County Department of Emergency
Management (DC DEM) under. All municipal governments within the borders of Douglas County fall
under the emergency management jurisdiction of the DC DEM.
Concerns, capabilities, interests and historical data were gathered through interviews with stakeholders
from within the communities, along with a number of electronic datasets, and ongoing planning
committee work sessions. The public were granted opportunities to provide their input, influence,
share knowledge, and be active participants in the plan’s development. This was accomplished through
a number of public outreach campaigns in the form of on-site meetings and internet accessible surveys.
Any comments, questions, and discussions resulting from these activities were given consideration in
the development of this plan.
Approval & Adoption
The Douglas County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan was submitted for review to WA EMD
on November 30, 2019. Following the state’s review, the plan was submitted to the FEMA Region X
office for federal review. FEMA Region X granted “Approval Pending Adoption” status on March 25,
2020.
This plan has officially been adopted by Douglas County, each participating municipality, the Foster
Creek Conservation District, Douglas County Public Utility District, and the Eastmont School District.
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1.1 – Planning Process
Douglas County’s revision process began in March of 2017, when Douglas County was awarded an
HMGP grant through the WA EMD under FM-5100-WA. Douglas County was awarded the grant to
begin the process of updating their previously approved hazard mitigation plan. Following the funding
commitment, Douglas County issued a request for proposals and selected Two Rivers Emergency
Management (TREM) to facilitate the plan’s development under a performance contract.
Three planning events were held throughout the planning process. Plan development kicked-off on 24
July 2018. Two meetings were held during this on-site visit. Stakeholders from Douglas County and
various county departments attended the meetings while members of the public attended as well.
Stakeholders from every municipality, public-school district, and special purpose district in the county
as well as and members of the public were invited to attend and participate. Municipal, school district,
and special purpose district stakeholders that did not attend this meeting physically, chose to
participate electronically. Additionally, neighboring DEM’s were invited, but none attended. The
meetings were advertised for period of two weeks in advance and individual email invitations were sent
out the plan’s participants.
These meetings and communications delivered an understanding of the planning processes and steps
required to update, including the organizing of resources, assessment of hazards, development of a
mitigation plan, and steps to implementing the plan and monitoring its progress. Most jurisdictions in
the county actively participated in the process through solicitation, providing input, or participation in
meetings. Details and documentation of stakeholder participation can be found in Section 1.2 and
Appendix A – Plan Participation.
Additionally, Douglas County, the Eastmont School District, the Foster Creek Conservation District,
Douglas County Public Utility District, and the participating municipalities conducted internal outreach
to relevant stakeholders inviting them to the kick-off meeting and notifying them of this plan’s
development. They individually contacted planners, city managers, and any other relevant staff
throughout the plan’s development when their expertise was required. In the event a situation arose
wherein the county or municipal representative was called upon to collaborate with their staff, they
used whichever internal planning process was most appropriate. In all cases, this took the shape of
individual electronic or in-person collaborative meetings to gather information, provide other input,
and review the draft plan.
Developing each section of this plan required input from every plan participant. This translated to
TREM and Douglas County regularly communicating with the plan’s participants to gather information
covering numerous areas from hazard impacts, community information, critical facilities, to past
completed mitigation projects.
Throughout the plan’s development, Two Rivers Emergency Management kept a live website which it
tracked the plan’s progress as well as posted drafts after completing each section. This plan’s
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1.1 – Planning Process
stakeholders had access to the website to review these drafts, ask questions, and provide input if they
saw fit.
A draft review period was held for two weeks, 8 April 2019 to 22 April 2019, although no members of
the public took this opportunity to view the draft. Each plan participant was contacted during this time
period and provided the draft plan for review and acknowledgment of approval for submission.
Throughout the process the public was given opportunities to review plan drafts, ask questions, and
provide input on hazards. They were also invited to provide feedback on mitigation project
prioritization, hazard identification, and hazard ranking. This was accomplished through their inclusion
in the on-site meetings as well as an extensive online outreach campaign. Details and documentation
of the public’s participation can be found in Section 1.3 and Appendix A – Plan Participation.
The 2020 Douglas County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan encompasses the following 7
municipalities, 1 school district, 1 conservation district, 7 fire districts, and 1 public utility district:
Douglas County Foster Creek Conservation District
Bridgeport Douglas County Fire District #1
Coulee Dam Douglas County Fire District #2
East Wenatchee Douglas County Fire District #3
Mansfield Douglas County Fire District #4
Rock Island Douglas County Fire District #5
Waterville Douglas County Fire District #8
Douglas-Okanogan County Rural Fire District #15
Eastmont School District Douglas County Public Utility District
Although the fire districts were invited to participate in the plan’s development, their involvement was
minimal. This plan aims to include them as much as possible, but does not purport their full participant
status. Instead, the blueprint included in this plan aims to facilitate their inclusion in the next plan
update or as jurisdictions that can individually join the plan ad hoc when their capabilities allow.
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1.2 – Stakeholder Engagement
The Douglas County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan includes the governmental and
education entities within Douglas County working together for the development and ongoing
maintenance of this plan. The stakeholders are grouped into five categories.
Municipalities
This group consists of representatives from municipal governments within the planning area.
Education Entities
This group consists of representatives from the Eastmont School District. Other public-school
districts in the county were contacted, but did not return correspondence.
Special Purpose Districts
This group consists of local government like districts that are organized and funded to provide a
specific function within the county. For this plan, this included a conservation district, fire
districts, and public utility district.
Other Stakeholders
This group consists of representatives from the local community, regulatory authorities,
emergency services, commercial interests, neighboring DEMs, and other relevant organizations.
The Public
FEMA requires this planning effort to be open to constant input from interested citizens in
compliance with the Sunshine Laws. In Washington, public meetings must comply with the
Washington Open Meetings Law, unless established by statutory exemption. Therefore, any
individual citizens who wish to be involved in this effort to mitigate future disasters were
encourage to attend the on-site meetings and complete the online mitigation survey to solicit
relevant comments and concerns to be incorporated into the content of this plan.
Representatives from each group took part in periodic planning meetings, public meetings and events
and individual meetings with TREM and DC DEM staff. Their specific involvement included activities
such as collection and development of planning information, providing input into the planning process,
reviewing draft editions of the plan and providing written documentation demonstrating their
commitment to mitigation and intent to adopt the final approved plan. Although the four, neighboring
county DEMs, Chelan, Grant, Kittitas, and Okanogan, were invited, none participated.
Each participating entity was expected to attend at least one of the on-site meetings, submit required
data as requested, participate in the development of general information for the plan as well as their
own individual planning information, mitigation strategies and initiatives, participate in a public review
process, and submit the plan for formal adoption through their respective governing body. Information
was kept on attendance, input and providing requested documentation. In the event an entity did not
provide representation to a meeting, individual outreach was conducted to garner their inclusion.
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1.2 – Stakeholder Engagement
The following table details the plan participants who participated in the hazard mitigation planning
process. This list contains all relevant local and state agencies involved in hazard mitigation activities,
agencies that have the authority to regulate development, and any appropriate neighboring
communities.
Table 1.1 – Stakeholders
Name Organization Position
Kevin Morris Douglas County Sheriff’s Department/DEM Sheriff/Emergency Manager
Jordyn Giulio Douglas County Risk Management Risk Manager
Dan Sutton Douglas County Board of Commissioners District 1 Commissioner
Kyle Steinberg Douglas County Board of Commissioners District 2 Commissioner
Steve Jenkins Douglas County Board of Commissioners District 3 Commissioner
Tiana Rowland Douglas County Board of Commissioners Clerk of the Board
Janet Conklin City of Bridgeport Mayor
Lori Barnett City of East Wenatchee Community Development Director
Randy Agnew City of Rock Island Mayor
Bob Poch Town of Coulee Dam Mayor
Tom Snell Town of Mansfield Mayor
Royal DeVaney Town of Waterville Mayor
Spencer Taylor Eastmont School District Superintendent
Amanda Ward Foster Creek Conservation District District Manager
Dale Jordan Douglas County Fire District #1 Fire Chief
Dave Baker Douglas County Fire District #2 Fire Chief
Dale Rinker Douglas County Fire District #3 Fire Chief
Jim Oatley Douglas County Fire District #4 Fire Chief
Tyler Caille Douglas County Fire District #5 Fire Chief
Don Rushton Douglas County Fire District #8 Fire Chief
Dyer Hill Douglas-Okanogan County Rural Fire District #15 Fire Chief
Jeff Heminger Douglas County Public Utility District District Coordinator
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1.3 – Public Engagement
The DC DEM provided the opportunity for neighboring communities, agencies, businesses, academia,
nonprofits, and other interested parties to be involved in the planning process. The public was notified
of open meetings via Douglas County’s website, their Facebook page, and two local newspapers, one
of which is the official newspaper of record for the Douglas County government. Additionally,
advertisements for the online public survey were put our on their website and Facebook page.
Relevant federal, state, local, and tribal governments, private, non-profit, regional organizations, and
agencies with the authority to regulate development were invited to provide input and technical
expertise through the public notices. They were contacted directly when their expertise was deemed
necessary to the success of the plan.
At the public on-site meetings, TREM presented and outlined the mitigation plan update process to
the public. During the first stakeholder meeting, TREM presented and outlined the mitigation plan
update process and discussed stakeholder participation and expectations. In both meetings, the public
and other stakeholders were encouraged to ask questions and provide their input. The final draft of this
plan was available for public review at the Douglas County administration building. Any and all
questions asked were answered.
Continued Public Involvement
Douglas County is dedicated to involving the public in the continual shaping of its hazard mitigation
plan and development of its mitigation projects and activities.
The DC DEM will continue to keep the public informed about its hazard mitigation projects and
activities through its website. Additionally, it will provide a “comments/suggestions” option for the
public to submit their input through their website.
The public has always and will continue to be invited to attend and participate in Douglas County’s
Board of Commissioners meetings.
Copies of the Douglas County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan will be available in county
offices for viewing.
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1.4 – Planning Resources
This plan’s content includes and was influenced by numerous documents and technical resources
provided by the plan’s stakeholders and other relevant entities. The following documents and technical
resources were reviewed for applicable information to the development of this plan:
Documentation Resources
District Strategic Improvement Plan (2018-2023)
The latest approved update to this plan was reviewed for demographic and community projection
information and the general strategic vision for the Eastmont School District.
Douglas County and City Municipal Codes
Each municipality’s local ordinances have been reviewed for provisions relevant to hazard mitigation.
This information has been incorporated throughout Section 4 of this plan.
Douglas County Comprehensive Plan (2017)
Douglas County’s latest comprehensive plan laid part of the groundwork for this plan’s mitigation
strategy. It did so by providing insight into planning and development direction of the planning area
and its local governments.
Douglas County Hazard Mitigation Plan (2010)
Douglas County’s last hazard mitigation plan was approved in 2010 and since expired. The plan was
thoroughly reviewed and components have been updated and incorporated throughout.
Inventory of Dams Report (2018)
The State of Washington Department of Ecology published its latest Inventory of Dams Report in 2018.
This document was used in fine tuning the hazard categories further than the USACE’s classifications
and matching this plan’s location, extent, impact, and vulnerability assessments and estimates to
matching this document’s assessments and estimates.
Washington State Enhanced Hazard Mitigation Plan (2018)
The State of Washington’s current hazard mitigation plan was reviewed for general guidance in the
cases of their comparative statewide risk assessment, their initial selection of at-risk hazards, and local
planning technical assistance and development strategy.
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1.4 – Planning Resources
Technical Resources
ESRI ArcGIS v10
The principal software used to analyze geographic data and produce maps.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Climatic Data Center (NCDC)
Weather data and historical events were primary provided by NOAA’s NCDC.
USACE National Inventory of Dams (NID)
The USACE NID is a congressionally authorized database which documents dams in the U.S. and its
territories. This database attempts to maintain centralized data for all private and public dams.
Information from the NID was used in the development of the Dam Failures hazard profile in this plan.
United States Census Bureau (USCB)
The USCB publicly publishes a number of GIS datasets that were used in developing the basemap
layers used throughout this plan.
United States Department of Agricultural (USDA) Statistics Service
The USDA provided GIS data that was used in depicting land cover and the agricultural statistics used
in developing the planning area’s risk to droughts and grass and wildland fires.
University of Wisconsin – Madison, SILVIS Lab
Silvis Lab maintains GIS databases of vegetation cover layered with population density. These GIS
datasets then form the composite Wildland Urban Interface (WUI).
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1.5 – Plan Maintenance
The DC DEM has developed a method to ensure monitoring, evaluation,
and updating of its HMP. Upon adoption of the Douglas County MJHMP,
the DC DEM will form a committee on mitigation projects comprised of
volunteer members from this plan’s participants. The chair of the
committee will be determined by appointment from the DC DEM
Director. Additional members may be added based on necessity. The
committee will submit an annual report to the DC DEM.
Please see the Douglas County MJHMP Quarterly Report form at the end
of this section.
DC DEM may request a non-scheduled report on the monitoring, evaluation, or updating of any
portion of the MJHMP due to irregular progress on mitigation actions and or projects, in the aftermath
of a hazard event, or for any reason deemed appropriate.
Plan Monitoring
Plan monitoring can be defined as the ongoing process
by which stakeholders obtain regular feedback on the
progress being made towards achieving their goals and
objectives. In the more limited approach, monitoring
may focus on tracking projects and the use of the
agency’s resources. In the broader approach,
monitoring also involves tracking strategies and actions
being taken by partners and non-partners, and figuring
out what new strategies and actions need to be taken to
ensure progress towards the most important results.
A monitoring report will be written and submitted to the DC DEM annually or when triggered by a
situation change. The monitoring report will answer the following questions:
• Is the mitigation project under, over, or on budget?
• Is the mitigation project behind, ahead of, or on schedule?
• Are there any changes in Douglas County’s capabilities which impact the MJHMP?
• Are there any changes in Douglas County’s hazard risk?
• Has the mitigation action been initiated or its initiation planned?
• If applicable, has participation in a mitigation action’s collaboration been regular?
• If any, what plan updates occurred, why they occurred, and what is their impact?
The plan maintenance process is cyclical and maintenance items can operate simultaneously within the
process.
Monitoring Situational
Change
EvaluatingUpdating
•Regularly report on
mitigation actions' and
projects' progress from
start to finish.
Monitoring Situational
Change
EvaluatingUpdating
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1.5 – Plan Maintenance
Plan Evaluating
A plan evaluation is a rigorous and independent
assessment of either completed or ongoing activities to
determine the extent to which they are achieving stated
objectives and contributing to decision making.
An evaluation report will be written and submitted to the
DC DEM when the situation dictates. The following
situations are typical examples of when an evaluation will
be necessary:
• Post hazard event
• Post training exercise
• Post tabletop or drill exercise
• Significant change or completion of a mitigation project
• Significant change or completion of a mitigation action
An evaluation report will ask the following questions in
response to the previously listed events:
• Do the mitigation objectives and goals continue to address
the current hazards?
• Are there new or previously unforeseen hazards?
• Are current resources appropriate for implementing a
mitigation project?
• Was the outcome of a mitigation action/project expected?
• Are there implementation problems?
• Are there coordination problems?
Plan Updating
Typically, a MJHMP update is initiated upon the completion of a plan evaluation and even then, only
when the evaluation determines an update is appropriate. When new hazard data becomes available it
will be added to the MJHMP. New data will be
confirmed at the annual committee meeting.
For whatever reason, a MJHMP update can be written
anytime it is deemed necessary by the DC DEM.
The DC DEM will begin their update process three years
from this plan’s adoption according to FEMA DMA2000
guidelines on local mitigation plan updates under the
direction of the Director of JCEMA.
•Is the current HMP
sufficient, helpful,
and relevant? The
answers to these
questions are
imperitive during an
evaluation.
Monitoring Situational
Change
EvaluatingUpdating
•Training, exercises,
project
completions, and
hazard events are
all examples of
situations that
could demand a
change in the plan.
Monitoring Situational
Change
EvaluatingUpdating
•If an evaluation
found any deficiencies
in the HMP, then an
update is necessary.
Monitoring Situational
Change
EvaluatingUpdating
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1.5 – Plan Maintenance
Douglas County Mitigation Plan Committee
Douglas County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Annual Report
Hazard Mitigation Plan Committee Chair:
Meeting Date:
Plan Approval Date:
Plan Expiration Date:
Have there been any disasters or training events since the last report? If so, list them below:
Disaster Number/Training
Event
Hazard Type(s) Was the hazard expected
or unforeseen?
Is a plan update
required?
Example: DR-1000 Volcanic Eruption Unforeseen Yes
Example: Annual Training Flash Flooding Expected No
Mitigation Projects:
Project Name Participating
Jurisdictions
Proposed/Schedules/In
Progress/Completed
Behind/Ahead/
On-Schedule
Estimated
Completion Date
Example: Tornado Safe Room Waterville In Progress On-Schedule 1/1/2016
Miscellaneous Notes:
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Section 2 – Community Profiles
Douglas County, Washington was created out of Lincoln County on November 28, 1883 and is named
for the American statesman Stephen A. Douglas. The county in full has a total land area of 1,849 square
miles. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the April 2018 population of the county and its municipal
subdivisions totals 42,907 occupying 16,985 residential housing units. 34.70% of its building stock is
considered mid-century construction, 26.37% is considered late century construction, and 38.93% is
considered modern construction.
Table 2.1 – Construction Age
Jurisdiction Mid-Century Late-Century Modern
Uni-Douglas County 46.97% 36.99% 16.05%
Bridgeport 34.29% 24.34% 41.37%
Coulee Dam (Partial) 63.31% 12.11% 24.59
East Wenatchee 2.74% 16.58% 80.68%
Mansfield 88.39% 6.33% 5.28%
Rock Island 25.62% 26.01% 48.37%
Waterville 84.56% 1.50% 13.94%
Total = 34.70% 26.37% 38.93%
*The values are derived from data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
The countywide population has been steadily growing since 2010, the year Douglas County completed
development of their last plan. Individually, some municipalities have experienced population
stagnation, with the majority of the county’s total growth occurring in Bridgeport, East Wenatchee,
Rock Island, and the county at large. Whether or not this increase in population significantly increases
Douglas County or this plan’s participating entities is discusses in Section 3 – Risk Assessment.
Table 2.2 – Population Change
Year Estimated Population Percent Change from 2010 Percent Change from 2014
2010 38,431 - -
2014 39,795 3.55% -
2018 42,907 11.65% 7.82%
*The data are from the U.S. Census Bureau
The planning area contains an estimated $3,461,076,000 worth of municipal structural inventory broken
down into six different structural type classes. The table below shows this breakdown.
Table 2.3 – Structural Inventory
Structure Class Structures Total Class Value
Agricultural 204 $134,648,000
Commercial 572 $317,346,000
Government 28 $14,611,000
Industrial 162 $45,117,000
Residential 14,112 $2,738,135,000
Multi-Unit Residential* 131 $211,219,000
Total = 15,209 $3,461,076,000
*Multi-Unit Residential is defined as a structure with 5 or more residential units
**The data are from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Section 2 – Community Profiles
Map 2.1 – State of Washington
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Section 2 – Community Profiles
Douglas County DEM has identified a total of 50 critical facilities throughout the planning area. These
faciliites are deemed critical either by the nature in which they maintain basic services or that they
house a high density of vulnerable populations. A breakdown by facility type of the 50 critical facilities is
listed in the table below and shown in the map on the following page. A full list of critical facilities can
be found in Appendix B.
Table 2.4 – Critical Facilities
Facility Type Critical Facilities
Airport 4
Assisted Living 7
Culture Site 1
Fire Prevention 8
Hospital 1
Law Enforcement 2
Local Government 9
Utility 11
Water Treatment 7
Total = 50
*The data are from Douglas County
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Section 2 – Community Profiles
Map 2.2 – Critical Facilities
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2.1 – Douglas County (Unincorporated)
The unincorporated portions of Douglas County have seen a
significant increase in population, 15.84%, since the
development of its last hazard mitigation plan in 2010.
Most of the building stock in unincorporated Douglas County
are concentrated around East Wenatchee and along the
Columbia River. It’s building stock consists of 45.19% mid-
century, 35.59% late-century, and 19.22% modern construction.
Table 2.5 – Population Change, Douglas County (Unincorporated)
Year Estimated Population Percent Change from 2010 Percent Change from 2014
2010 20,399 - -
2014 21,361 4.72% -
2018 23,630 15.84% 10.62%
*The data are from the U.S. Census Bureau
Table 2.6 – Structural Inventory, Douglas County (Unincorporated)
Structure Class Structures Total Class Value
Agricultural 162 $92,444,000
Commercial 236 $106,115,000
Government 8 $3,846,000
Industrial 88 $25,290,000
Residential 8,571 $1,643,037,000
Multi-Unit Residential* 33 $62,802,000
Total = 9,098 $1,933,534,000
*Multi-Unit Residential is defined as a structure with 5 or more residential units
**The data are from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
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2.1 – Douglas County (Unincorporated)
Table 2.7 – Critical Facilities by Location, Douglas County (Unincorporated)
Name Type Owner
Cherry Lane Country Haven Assisted Living Private
Chief Joseph Substation Utility Private
Douglas County Sewage Lagoons #1 Water Treatment Private
Douglas-Okanogan Fire District 15 – Station 40 Fire Prevention Fire District 15
Electrical Substation #1 Utility Private
Electrical Substation #2 Utility Private
Electrical Substation #3 Utility Private
Electrical Substation #4 Utility Private
Electrical Substation #5 Utility Private
Fire District 2 - Pangborn Station 2 Fire Prevention Fire District 2
Fire District 4 Main Station Fire Prevention Fire District 4
Grand Coulee Dam Power Switch Yard Utility Private
Mansfield Sewage Lagoons Water Treatment Mansfield
Pangborn Memorial Airport Airport Private
River View Airpark Airport Private
Rock Island Substation Utility Private
Rocky Reach Sewage Lagoons Water Treatment Private
Rocky Reach Substation #1 Utility Private
Rocky Reach Substation #2 Utility Private
Senior Delight AFH Assisted Living Private
Waterville Sewage Lagoons Water Treatment Waterville
*The data are from Douglas County
Table 2.8 – Critical Facilities by Owner, Douglas County (Unincorporated)
Name Type Location
Douglas County Courthouse Local Government Waterville
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement East Wenatchee
*The data are from Douglas County
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2.1 – Douglas County (Unincorporated)
Map 2.3 – Community Profile, Douglas County
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2.1 – Douglas County (Unincorporated)
Map 2.4 – Critical Facilities, Douglas County
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2.2 – Bridgeport
Bridgeport has grown at a mild rate of 6.06% since their
last participation in a hazard mitigation plan. Most of this
growth occurred since 2014, but still at a mild rate of
4.12%. Most of the city’s growth occurred between 1990
and 2010 and thus most of its building stock is of newer construction. 34.29% is considered mid-
century, 24.34% is considered late-century, and 41.37% is considered modern.
Table 2.9 – Population Change, Bridgeport
Year Estimated Population Percent Change from 2010 Percent Change from 2014
2010 2,409 - -
2014 2,454 1.87% -
2018 2,555 4.12% 6.06%
*The data are from the U.S. Census Bureau
Table 2.10 – Structural Inventory, Bridgeport
Structure Class Structures Total Class Value
Agricultural 2 $2,595,000
Commercial 20 $9,782,000
Government 2 $304,000
Industrial 3 $864,000
Residential 618 $73,465,000
Multi-Unit Residential* 11 $15,986,000
Total = 656 $102,996,000
*Multi-Unit Residential is defined as a structure with 5 or more residential units
**The data are from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Table 2.11 – Critical Facilities by Location, Bridgeport
Name Type Owner
Bridgeport City Hall Local Government Bridgeport
Bridgeport Fire Station Fire Prevention Bridgeport
Bridgeport Water Treatment Facility Water Treatment Bridgeport
*The data are from Douglas County
Table 2.12 – Critical Facilities by Owner, Bridgeport
Name Type Location
Bridgeport City Hall Local Government Bridgeport
Bridgeport Fire Station Fire Prevention Bridgeport
Bridgeport Water Treatment Facility Water Treatment Bridgeport
*The data are from Douglas County
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2.2 – Bridgeport
Map 2.5 – Community Profile, Bridgeport
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2.2 – Bridgeport
Map 2.6 – Critical Facilities, Bridgeport
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2.3 – Coulee Dam (Partial)
The majority of the City of Coulee Dam exists in Okanogan
County to the east of Douglas County. However, a small
portion of the city is within the planning area. It is estimated
that of the cities 1079 residents, 187 live within the borders of
Douglas County. We cannot calculate population change
within the portion of the county, however for the purposes of
this mitigation plan we do not need to as the population has
been stagnant as whole, decreasing by 1.82% since 2010. We
estimate that 63.31% of its building stock is mid-century, 12.11% is late-century, and 24.59% of it is
modern.
Table 2.13 – Population Change, Coulee Dam
Year Estimated Population Percent Change from 2010 Percent Change from 2014
2010 1,099 - -
2014 1,082 -1.55% -
2018 1,079 -1.82% -0.27%
*The data are from the U.S. Census Bureau
Table 2.14 – Structural Inventory, Coulee Dam
Structure Class Structures Total Class Value
Agricultural 0 $0
Commercial 7 $4,395,000
Government 1 $755,000
Industrial 0 $0
Residential 91 $14,601,000
Multi-Unit Residential* 2 $763,000
Total = 101 $20,514,000
*Multi-Unit Residential is defined as a structure with 5 or more residential units
**The data are from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Table 2.15 – Critical Facilities by Location, Coulee Dam
Name Type Owner
Coulee Dam City Hall Local Government Coulee Dam
Coulee Dam Sewage Lagoon Water Treatment Coulee Dam
*The data are from Douglas County
Table 2.16 – Critical Facilities by Owner, Coulee Dam
Name Type Location
Coulee Dam City Hall Local Government Coulee Dam
Coulee Dam Sewage Lagoon Water Treatment Coulee Dam
*The data are from Douglas County
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2.3 – Coulee Dam (Partial)
Map 2.7 – Community Profile, Coulee Dam
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2.3 – Coulee Dam (Partial)
Map 2.8 – Critical Facilities, Coulee Dam
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2.4 – East Wenatchee
East Wenatchee has grown at a steady rate of 4.29% since their last
participation in a hazard mitigation plan. Most of the city’s growth
occurred during the 1990s and 2000s. As a result, its building stock
is more modern than most portions of the planning area. 2.74% is
considered mid-century, 16.58% is considered late-century, and
80.68% is considered modern.
Table 2.17 – Population Change, East Wenatchee
Year Estimated Population Percent Change from 2010 Percent Change from 2014
2010 13,190 - -
2014 13,408 1.65% -
2018 13,983 6.01% 4.29%
*The data are from the U.S. Census Bureau
Table 2.18 – Structural Inventory, East Wenatchee
Structure Class Structures Total Class Value
Agricultural 27 $35,552,000
Commercial 267 $180,270,000
Government 10 $7,267,000
Industrial 64 $17,094,000
Residential 3,905 $873,606,000
Multi-Unit Residential* 80 $125,260,000
Total = 4,353 $1,239,049,000
*Multi-Unit Residential is defined as a structure with 5 or more residential units
**The data are from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Table 2.19 – Critical Facilities by Location, East Wenatchee
Name Type Owner
Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington Assisted Living Private
Douglas County Public Utility District Local Government Private
Douglas County Sewage Treatment Plant Water Treatment Private
Douglas County Sewer District Office Local Government Private
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement County
East Wenatchee City Hall Local Government East Wenatchee
East Wenatchee Police Department Law Enforcement East Wenatchee
Fire District 2 Main Station Fire Prevention Fire District 2
Prestige Senior Living Assisted Living Private
ResCare HomeCare Assisted Living Private
Wenatchee Assisted Living Assisted Living Private
*The data are from Douglas County
Table 2.20 – Critical Facilities by Owner, East Wenatchee
Name Type Location
East Wenatchee City Hall Local Government East Wenatchee
East Wenatchee Police Department Law Enforcement East Wenatchee
*The data are from Douglas County
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2.4 – East Wenatchee
Map 2.9 – Community Profile, East Wenatchee
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2.4 – East Wenatchee
Map 2.10 – Critical Facilities, East Wenatchee
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2.5 – Mansfield
Mansfield has seen minimal growth since the participation in their last hazard mitigation plan in 2010
and even a decrease in population during the middle of the 20th century. As a result, the majority of its
building stock is of older construction. 88.39% of is considered mid-century, 6.33% is considered late-
century, and 5.28% is considered modern.
Table 2.21 – Population Change, Mansfield
Year Estimated Population Percent Change from 2010 Percent Change from 2014
2010 320 - -
2014 332 3.75% -
2018 339 5.94% 2.11%
*The data are from the U.S. Census Bureau
Table 2.22 – Structural Inventory, Mansfield
Structure Class Structures Total Class Value
Agricultural 4 $1,188,000
Commercial 7 $2,264,000
Government 1 $280,000
Industrial 0 $77,000
Residential 166 $26,000,000
Multi-Unit Residential* 0 $0
Total = 178 $29,809,000
*Multi-Unit Residential is defined as a structure with 5 or more residential units
**The data are from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Table 2.23 – Critical Facilities by Location, Mansfield
Name Type Owner
Fire District 5 Main Station Fire Prevention Fire District 5
Mansfield Airport Airport Mansfield
Mansfield City Hall Local Government Mansfield
*The data are from Douglas County
Table 2.24 – Critical Facilities by Owner, Mansfield
Name Type Location
Mansfield Airport Airport Mansfield
Mansfield City Hall Local Government Mansfield
Mansfield Sewage Lagoons Water Treatment Private
*The data are from Douglas County
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2.5 – Mansfield
Map 2.11 – Community Profile, Mansfield
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2.5 – Mansfield
Map 2.12 – Critical Facilities, Mansfield
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2.6 – Rock Island
Rock Island has seen staggeringly high growth since the
late 20th century. Its population has grown by 28.81%
since their participation in a hazard mitigation plan. As a
result, their building stock is more modern than most of
the planning area. 25.62% is considered mid-century,
26.01% is considered late-century, and 48.37% is
considered modern.
Table 2.25 – Population Change, Rock Island
Year Estimated Population Percent Change from 2010 Percent Change from 2014
2010 788 - -
2014 891 13.07% -
2018 1,015 28.81% 13.92%
*The data are from the U.S. Census Bureau
Table 2.26 – Structural Inventory, Rock Island
Structure Class Structures Total Class Value
Agricultural 3 $1,434,000
Commercial 12 $4,144,000
Government 1 $451,000
Industrial 2 $226,000
Residential 310 $40,146,000
Multi-Unit Residential* 1 $1,109,000
Total = 329 $47,510,000
*Multi-Unit Residential is defined as a structure with 5 or more residential units
**The data are from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Table 2.27 – Critical Facilities by Location, Rock Island
Name Type Owner
Fire District 2 - Rock Island Station 3 Fire Prevention Fire District 2
Rock Island City Clerk Office Local Government Rock Island
*The data are from Douglas County
Table 2.28 – Critical Facilities by Owner, Rock Island
Name Type Owner
Rock Island City Clerk Office Local Government Rock Island
Rock Island Substation Utility Rock Island
*The data are from Douglas County
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2.6 – Rock Island
Map 2.13 – Community Profile, Rock Island
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2.6 – Rock Island
Map 2.14 – Critical Facilities, Rock Island
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2.7 – Waterville
Waterville has seen moderate growth since their last
participation in a hazard mitigation plan. However,
during the late 20th century, it experienced a significant
decrease in population. As a result, the majority of its
building stock is older, with some portion being of
modern construction. 84.56% is considered mid-century,
1.50% is considered late-century, and 13.94% is
considered modern.
Table 2.29 – Population Change, Waterville
Year Estimated Population Percent Change from 2010 Percent Change from 2014
2010 1,138 - -
2014 1,162 2.11% -
2018 1,198 5.27% 3.10%
*The data are from the U.S. Census Bureau
Table 2.30 – Structural Inventory, Waterville
Structure Class Structures Total Class Value
Agricultural 6 $1,435,000
Commercial 23 $10,376,000
Government 5 $1,708,000
Industrial 5 $1,566,000
Residential 451 $67,280,000
Multi-Unit Residential* 4 $5,299,000
Total = 494 $87,664,000
*Multi-Unit Residential is defined as a structure with 5 or more residential units
**The data are from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Table 2.31 – Critical Facilities by Location, Waterville
Name Type Owner
Douglas County Museum Education Waterville
Waterville Airport Airport Waterville
Waterville City Hall Local Government Waterville
Waterville Substation Utility Waterville
*The data are from Douglas County
Table 2.32 – Critical Facilities by Location, Waterville
Name Type Location
Douglas County Museum Education Waterville
Waterville Airport Airport Waterville
Waterville City Hall Local Government Waterville
Waterville Sewage Lagoons Water Treatment Private
Waterville Substation Utility Waterville
*The data are from Douglas County
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2.7 – Waterville
Map 2.15 – Community Profile, Waterville
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2.7 – Waterville
Map 2.16 – Critical Facilities, Waterville
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2.8 – Eastmont School District
The Eastmont School District services
unincorporated portions of Douglas
County, East Wenatchee, and Rock
Island. It accomplished this through 3
administrative sites and 9 education sites. They provide education for 6,178 students provided by 719
teachers, administrators, and support staff. A full breakdown of their structural values can be found in
Appendix C.
Table 2.33 – Eastmont School District Demographics
District Site Staff Students
Cascade Elementary 512
Clovis Point Intermediate 701
District Office -
Eastmont Junior High 929
Eastmont Senior High 1,486
Kenroy Elementary 466
Maintenance & Transportation -
Robert E. Lee Elementary 454
Rock Island Elementary 211
Sterling Intermediate 921
Technology Services -
Ulysses S. Grant Elementary 498
Total = 6,178
*The data are from the Eastmont School District.
Table 2.34 – Eastmont School District Structural Summary
District Site Contents Value Structural Value Total Value
Clovis Point Intermediate $1,681,600 $18,922,000 $20,603,600
District Office $202,000 $1,150,200 $1,352,200
Eastmont Junior High $4,780,800 $43,578,800 $48,359,600
Eastmont Senior High $4,792,600 $55,834,000 $60,626,600
Ulysses S. Grant Elementary $1,062,000 $12,318,500 $13,380,500
Kenroy Elementary $1,187,900 $8,635,700 $9,823,600
Maintenance & Transportation $4,235,500 $693,500 $4,929,000
Robert E. Lee Elementary $722,400 $6,664,300 $7,386,700
Rock Island Elementary $890,300 $9,799,000 $10,689,300
Sterling Intermediate $2,168,900 $22,375,700 $24,544,600
Technology Services $203,600 $811,400 $1,015,000
Total = $21,927,600 $180,783,100 $202,710,700
*The data are from the Eastmont School District.
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2.8 – Eastmont School District
Map 2.17 – Eastmont School District
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2.8 – Eastmont School District
Map 2.18 – Eastmont School District, 1:25,000
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2.9 – Foster Creek Conservation District
The Foster Creek Conservation District (FCCD) was created in
1942 and is located in North Central Washington in Douglas
County. One of 45 Districts in the state, the FCCD is mandated
under the Revised Code of Washington 89.08 to develop and
administer voluntary, non-regulatory programs to conserve
natural resources. Governed by a board of volunteer supervisors
from the local community, the Foster Creek Conservation District
identifies local conservation problems, guides voluntary local
solutions, and sets policies where needed. They partner with
landowners and operators in Douglas County as well as
neighboring counties and the State of Washington.
Specifically, as it relates to natural hazards, the FCCD engages in
wildfire prevention and restoration and lists it as one of its top natural resource priorities. More detaile d
information on its programs and affected areas are found in Sections 3 and 4 of this plan.
2.10 – Fire Protection Districts
The majority of fire prevention and suppression activities throughout the
planning area are conducted by special governmental organizations known as
fire protection districts. These districts are funded by both county and
municipal governments and have areas of responsibility that cross their
borders.
A small area in the south of Douglas County is not codified as protected by a
specific fire protection district while the City of Bridgeport has its own municipal fire
department. The rest of the county and its municipalities area covered by seven fire protection districts.
Some of these fire protection districts have areas of responsibilities that cross county lines.
Map 2.18 on the following page shows the areas of responsibility for each fire protection district.
2.11 – Douglas County Public Utility District (PUD)
Douglas County and all municipalities within it are served by a single PUD. The Douglas County Public
Utility District is responsible for maintaining electrical transportation infrastructure and electrical service
delivery. The PUD’s vulnerabilities and risks are assessed under the ‘vulnerability of and impact on
systems’ subsection in each hazard profile.
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2.10 – Fire Protection Districts
Map 2.18 – Fire Protection Districts
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Section 3 – Risk Assessment
Purpose
This hazard mitigation plan’s risk assessment depicts each participating entity’s risk to each of the
profiled hazards. These calculated risks serve as the justifying basis for the proposed mitigation
activities and projects found in Section 4. Additionally, this risk assessment can further serve Douglas
County and the plan’s participating entities by aiding in decision making processes of other planning
initiatives.
Intent
The hazards profiled within this section were identified and selected based on their ability to
reasonably affect the entire planning area or portions of Douglas County and its communities. If a
hazard has been excluded or removed, justification has been given.
To properly and accurately depict each hazard’s risk, Two Rivers Emergency Management employed
various methodologies appropriately tailored by hazard application. Generally, each hazard profile;
describes the type, location, and extent the hazard; includes information on previous occurrences of
hazard events and estimates on future occurrence; describes a hazard’s estimated impact; assesses
each participating entity’s vulnerability to a hazard; and analyzes how changes in development have
affected an area since the development of Douglas County’s last hazard mitigation plan.
Each hazard profile conforms to FEMA’s requirements as set forth in its Local Mitigation Plan Rev iew
Guide, Elements B1 through B3, and B4 and D1 where applicable.
3.1 – Methodology
The natural characteristics of each hazard dictate that not one single approach works to accurately
depict risk. In general, the hazard profiled in this plan can be categorized as either area-wide hazards or
those with discretely identified hazard areas.
Area-Wide Hazards
Area-wide hazards indiscriminately impact the entire planning. Since it is beyond scientific
measurement where an area-wide hazard, such as winter storms, will impact, and likely it will impact
everywhere, it is reasonable to assume any significant growth and development will increase
vulnerability and risk. Additionally, a hazard such as a tornado, will impact a specific path, but we are
unable to predict where exactly it will begin. Thus, having any increase in growth or development
increases the chance that a tornado will strike a developed segment of a jurisdiction. For this plan, this
is relevant for droughts, flash flooding, tornadoes, severe storms, and winter storms.
Hazards with Identified Hazard Areas
If a jurisdiction grows or develops into an established dam spillway, floodplain, WUI zone, or an area
with greater linear extensibility, that jurisdiction’s vulnerability and risk increase by an amount equal to
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3.1 – Methodology
the development or growth that now exists in that identified hazard area. For this plan, this is relevant
for dam failure, earthquakes, landslides, riverine flooding, and wildfires.
3.2 – Hazard Selection
Appropriately identifying and selecting which natural hazards will be assessed is the first step in
developing a risk assessment. The State of Washington’s Emergency Management Division profiles 10
natural hazards in its statewide hazard mitigation plan. Of those hazards, this plan profiles eight natural
and one human-caused hazard.
Douglas County has been designated as an affected area by federal declaration twelve times. These
declarations show a broad picture of the which hazards pose the greatest threat to the planning area.
The table below lists each federal disaster declaration, the hazards which caused the impact, and the
dates of the events:
Table 3.1 – Disaster Declarations
Designation Declaration Hazards Start Date End Date
DR-334 06/10/1972 Flooding, Severe Storms 06/10/1972 06/10/1972
EM-3037 03/31/1977 Drought - -
DR-623 05/21/1980 MT. ST. Helens - -
DR-822 04/14/1989 Flooding 03/08/1989 03/17/1989
DR-1159 01/17/1997 Flooding, Winter Storms 12/23/1996 02/10/1997
DR-1361 03/01/2001 Earthquake 02/28/2001 03/16/2001
FM-2527 07/06/2004 Wildfire 07/05/2004 07/06/2004
FM-2784 07/11/2008 Wildfire 07/10/2008 07/18/2018
FM-5013 09/09/2012 Wildfire 09/09/2012 09/15/2012
EM-3372 08/21/2015 Wildfire 08/13/2015 09/10/2015
FM-5261 07/28/2018 Wildfire 07/27/2018 08/01/2018
FM-5271 08/12/2018 Wildfire 08/11/2018 08/15/2018
*The data are from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Selecting only hazards that pose a reasonable risk to the planning area allows the mitigation strategy
found in Section 4 to focus Douglas County’s capabilities and resources where they are needed most
and can be the most effective. We found those hazards to be: Dam Failure, Droughts, Earthquakes,
Flooding, Landslides, Tornadoes, Wildfires, Winter Storms
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3.2 – Hazard Selection
The table below lists all of the natural hazards included in the statewide plan, whether they are
included in this plan, and if excluded, a summary justification of why it has been excluded. A lengthier
justification for exclusion can be found later in this section, 3.12 – Excluded Hazards. In addition to
hazards that are profiled in the state’s plan, this plan also includes dam failures, tornadoes, and winter
storms.
Table 3.2 – State Hazard Inclusion
Hazard Determination Summary Justification
Avalanche Excluded No reasonable risk
Coastal Hazards Excluded No reasonable risk
Drought Included Disaster History
Earthquakes Included Risk Identified
Flooding Included Disaster History, Risk Identified
Landslide Included Risk Identified
Severe Storms Included Disaster History
Tsunami Excluded No reasonable risk
Volcanoes Excluded No reasonable risk
Wildfires Included Disaster History, Risk Identified
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3.3 – Dam Failures
A dam is a barrier across flowing water that obstructs,
directs or slows down the flow, often creating a reservoir,
lake or impoundments. Most dams have a section called
a spillway or weir, over or through, which water flows,
either intermittently or continuously.
Dams fail in two ways, a controlled spillway release done
to prevent full failure, or the partial or complete collapse
the dam itself. In each instance an overwhelming amount
of water, and potentially debris, is released. Dam failures are rare, but when they occur can cause loss
of life, and immense damage to infrastructure and the environment.
Common reasons for dam failure are the following:
• Sub-standard construction materials/techniques
• Spillway design error
• Geological instability caused by changes to water levels during filling or poor surveying
• Sliding of a mountain into the reservoir
• Poor maintenance, especially of outlet pipes
• Human, computer or design error
• Internal erosion, especially in earthen dams.
• Earthquakes
Dams are located throughout Douglas County and the surrounding counties. See the maps on the
following pages for their location. In Douglas County, the potential hazard area for dam failure is
generally the areas surrounding and downstream of the dam. The planning area contains five USACE
rated high-hazard dams.
Location & Extent
Response to a dam or levee failure would be extensive and require wide ranging recovery efforts for
reconstruction of the original flood control structures and any damaged property. The planning area
contains 5 dams that are classified as “high hazard” by the USACE. The State of Washington
Department of Ecology further breaks down the USACE’s classifications to give more detailed hazard
information.
Table 3.3 – State of Washington Downstream Hazard Category
WA Hazard Category USACE Hazard Category
1A High Greater than 300 Lives at Risk
1B High From 31 to 300 Lives at Risk
1C High From 7 to 30 Lives at Risk
2* Significant From 1 to 6 Lives at Risk
2D Significant From 1 to 6 Lives at Risk
2E** Significant No Lives at Risk**
3 Low No Lives at Risk
*Legacy classification, parsing all 2’s into 2D’s and 2E’s
**Significant economic or environmental risk
***The classification is from the State of Washington’s Department of Ecology
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3.3 – Dam Failures
The location of the planning area’s high-hazard dams are depicted in the maps at the end of this sub
section. They are all located on the county’s borders along the Columbia River. In the event one of
these dams fails, water will likely inundate downstream towards lower elevation areas.
The dams in Douglas County are low risk to fail, but if they did, would likely only result in quick flooding
down river and also add pressure to series of dams down river. There is usually little to no warning in
the event of a dam or levee break. If a larger dam or a dam that is far upstream, there would likely be
an impact in under 5 minutes. The table below lists the 5 high hazard dams in the planning area long
with their State of Washington Department of Ecology hazard category and the estimated total water
volume discharge.
Table 3.4 – High Hazard Dams
Dam WA Hazard Category Water Volume Discharge (acre-feet)
Chief Joseph Dam 1A 516,000
Grand Coulee Dam 1A 9,562,000
Rock Island Dam 1A 130,000
Rocky Reach Dam 1B 382,000
Wells Dam 1A 300,000
*The data are from the State of Washington Department of Ecology’s 2018 Inventory of Dams Report
The vulnerability assessment found later in this subsection may not match the estimated extent and
impacts show here since their hazard category denotes extent and impacts outside of Douglas County
and thus the planning area.
History & Probability
There have been no failures of high hazard dams in Douglas County.
The Chief Joseph Dam is inspected every 5 years while the other 4 dams in the planning area are
inspected yearly. The inspection schedule below shows that this schedule is typically met and it is likely
that any major structural problems would be uncovered during these inspections. Although the table
shows the last inspection dates in 2017, it is likely that the NID doesn’t have the most up-to-date
information from 2018 or 2019.
Table 3.5 – Dam Inspection History
Dam Inspection Date
Chief Joseph Dam 06/28/2017
Grand Coulee Dam 08/19/2014
Rock Island Dam 08/16/2017
Rocky Reach Dam 08/16/2017
Wells Dam 07/19/2017
*The data are from the USACE National Inventory of Dams.
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3.3 – Dam Failures
Given the absence of any historical precedence of dam failure in Douglas County, a history having
reoccurring structural flaws, or any indication that the dams and levees are being poorly maintained,
the probability of experiencing a dam or levee failure event is categorized as ‘rare.’
Vulnerability of and Impact on Facilities
Facilities within a dam failure inundation area are at extreme risk. The water level of a dam failure can
range from inches, causing damage similar to small floods, to completely engulfing a structure in water.
Additionally, the speed of the flow can cause variations in the impact. A slow flow will cause damage
similar to a riverine flood, however, a fast moving, high level flow has the potential to completely
destroy a structure. See the table below for a breakdown of the planning area’s structural vulnerability
and impact from each high-hazard dam.
Table 3.6 – Vulnerability & Impact of Structures, Dam & Levee Failures
Dam Count SD Sites CFs Value
Chief Joseph Dam 436 0 3 $68,663,313
Grand Coulee Dam 106 0 0 $21,368,000
Rock Island Dam 74 0 0 $10,302,000
Rocky Reach Dam 3,895 4 7 $1,011,379,400
Wells Dam 690 0 0 $135,296,000
Total = 5,202 4 10 $1,247,008,713
Vulnerability of and Impact on Critical Facilities
Only a failure of the Rocky Reach and Chief Joseph Dams threaten any of the planning area’s critical
facilities. The table below lists out the 5 critical facilities that would be affected by a failure of these
dams.
Table 3.7 – Vulnerability & Impact of Critical Facilities
Name Type Owner Location
Bridgeport City Hall Local Government Bridgeport Bridgeport
Bridgeport Fire Station Fire Prevention Bridgeport Bridgeport
Bridgeport Water Treatment Facility Water Treatment Bridgeport Bridgeport
Douglas County Sewage Treatment Plant Water Treatment Douglas Co. East Wenatchee
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Douglas Co. East Wenatchee
Vulnerability of and Impact on Population
Populations within a dam failure inundation area are at extreme risk. Depending on the speed of the
water’s arrival, a community’s population may not have time to evacuate. Additionally, evacuation
routes can be blocked by the dam waters. If flood waters arrive quickly, many people can die.
Depending on the elevation of the water, a community’s population may not have any available shelter
to avoid the waters. See the table below for a breakdown of the planning area’s population
vulnerability and impact from each high-hazard dam and levee.
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Table 3.8 – Vulnerability & Impact of Populations, Dam Failures
Dam or Levee Population Housing Units Students
Chief Joseph Dam 1,605 497 0
Grand Coulee Dam 194 99 0
Rock Island Dam 124 77 0
Rocky Reach Dam 10,762 4,357 454
Wells Dam 704 674 0
Total = 13,389 5,704 454
Vulnerability of and Impact on Systems
A failure from any of the dams will have a significant impact on the on the planning area’s tourism,
educational, economic, and transportation systems with the exception of the Rock Island Dam. Any
large-scale dam failure would likely take down the affected area’s electrical infrastructure, but only in a
minor way as none of the PUD’s major utility substations are within in identified dam failure areas.
Failure of the Grand Coulee, Chief Joseph, Rocky Reach, or Wells Dams would likely impact a large
enough or geographically dense enough area where the indirect impacts would affect the entire
planning area in terms of economic impact. Additionally, any of these dams threaten major
transportation routes in and out of the county. The economic impact of losing the use of these
roadways would have a financially region-wide impact.
Key Considerations
Population growth since the development of Douglas County’s last plan has led to significant increases
in the planning area’s vulnerability. Specifically, unincorporated Douglas County, Bridgeport, and East
Wenatchee’s growth has mostly occurred in areas with a high likelihood of inundation by dam failure.
Table 3.9 – Vulnerability & Impact, Chief Joseph Dam
Asset Count Value
Population 1,605 -
Housing Units 497 -
SD Students 0 -
SD Sites 0 $0
Agriculture 1 $1,729,983
Commercial 13 $6,521,268
Government 1 $202,664
Industrial 2 $575,994
Residential 412 $48,976,177
Multi-Unit Residential* 7 $10,657,227
Total = 436 $68,663,313
*Multi-Unit Residential is defined as a structure with 5 or more residential units
**The data are from the U.S. Census Bureau and FEMA
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Table 3.10 – Vulnerability & Impact, Grand Coulee Dam
Asset Count Value
Population 194 -
Housing Units 99 -
SD Students 0 -
SD Sites 0 $0
Agriculture 0 $2,000
Commercial 7 $4,398,000
Government 1 $755,000
Industrial 0 $0
Residential 96 $15,450,000
Multi-Unit Residential* 2 $763,000
Total = 106 $21,368,000
*Multi-Unit Residential is defined as a structure with 5 or more residential units
**The data are from the U.S. Census Bureau and FEMA
Table 3.11 – Vulnerability & Impact, Rock Island Dam
Asset Count Value
Population 124 -
Housing Units 77 -
SD Students 0 -
SD Sites 0 $0
Agriculture 3 $1,054,000
Commercial 1 $119,000
Government 0 $0
Industrial 0 $0
Residential 71 $9,129,000
Multi-Unit Residential* 0 $0
Total = 75 $10,302,000
*Multi-Unit Residential is defined as a structure with 5 or more residential units
**The data are from the U.S. Census Bureau and FEMA
Table 3.12 – Vulnerability & Impact, Rocky Reach Dam
Asset Count Value
Population 825 -
Housing Units 373 -
SD Students 0 -
SD Sites 0 $0
Agriculture 9 $4,032,000
Commercial 10 $5,948,000
Government 1 $482,000
Industrial 4 $1,656,000
Residential 362 $54,133,000
Multi-Unit Residential* 0 $0
Total = 386 $66,251,000
*Multi-Unit Residential is defined as a structure with 5 or more residential units
**The data are from the U.S. Census Bureau and FEMA
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Table 3.13 – Vulnerability & Impact, Wells Dam
Asset Count Value
Population 674 -
Housing Units 704 -
SD Students 0 -
SD Sites 0 $0
Agriculture 7 $9,525,000
Commercial 14 $5,477,000
Government 0 $148,000
Industrial 4 $683,000
Residential 661 $114,670,000
Multi-Unit Residential* 4 $4,793,000
Total = 690 $135,296,000
*Multi-Unit Residential is defined as a structure with 5 or more residential units
**The data are from the U.S. Census Bureau and FEMA
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3.3 – Dam Failures
Map 3.1 – High Hazard Dams, Douglas County
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3.3 – Dam Failures
Map 3.2 – Chief Joseph Dam
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3.3 – Dam Failures
Map 3.3 – Grand Coulee Dam
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Map 3.4 – Rock Island Dam
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Map 3.5 – Rocky Reach Dam
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3.3 – Dam Failures
Map 3.6 – Wells Dam
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3.4 – Droughts
Drought is an abnormally dry period lasting months or
years when an area has a deficiency of water and
precipitation in its surface and or underground water
supply. The hydrological imbalance can be grouped into
the following non-exclusive categories.
Agricultural: When the amount of moisture in the soil no longer
meets the needs of previously grown crops.
Hydrological: When surface and subsurface water levels are
significantly below their normal levels.
Meteorological: When there is a significant departure from the normal levels of precipitation.
Socio-Economic: When the water deficiency begins to significantly affect the population.
Droughts are regularly monitored by multiple federal agencies using a number of different indices.
Typically, they are seasonal occurring in the late spring through early fall. Drought monitoring focuses
on precipitation and temperature. When precipitation is less than normal, and natural water supplied
begins to decease, a drought is occurring.
When below average, little or no rain falls soil can dry out and plants can die. If unusually dry weather
persists and water supply problems develop the time period is defined as a drought. Human activity
such as over farming, excessive irrigation, deforestation, and poor erosion controls can exacerbate a
drought’s effects. It can take weeks or months before the effects of below average precipitation on
bodies of water are observed. Depending on the region droughts can happen quicker, noticed sooner,
or have their effects naturally mitigated. The more humid and wet an area is, the quicker the effects will
be realized. A naturally dry region, which typically relies more on subsurface water will take more time
to actualize its effects.
Periods of drought can have significant environment, agricultural, health, economic, and social
consequences. The effects vary depending on vulnerability and regional characteristics. Droughts can
also reduce water quality through a decreased ability for natural rivers and streams to dilute pollutants
and increase contamination. See the list below for the most common effects of droughts.
• Diminished crop growth or yield
• Erosion
• Dust storms
• Ecosystem and environmental damage
• Increased probability of wildfires
• Reduced electricity production due to reduced flow through hydroelectric dams
• Shortages of water for industrial production
Location & Extent
Drought is part of normal climate fluctuations in the United States. According to Douglas County’s
drought history, most drought events affect the state for at least two to three months at a time . It
should be noted, though, that climatic variability can cause dry conditions for up to years at a time.
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3.4 - Droughts
Droughts occur over large geographic areas. It is extremely likely that if any part of the planning area is
experiencing a drought that the whole planning area will also be experiencing drought conditions.
Historically, droughts have been measured by a number of indices, most notably the Palmer Drought
Severity Index. However, NOAA currently uses an updated drought severity classification, the Drought
Monitor Scale, shown below. Given the complex nature and unpredictability of droughts, the planning
area can be affected by a drought ranging from D0 to D4 on the Drought Monitor Scale. Typically, the
droughts that affect the planning area scale between D0 and D2.
Table 3.14 – Drought Monitor Scale
Drought warning is based on a complex interaction of many different variables, water uses, and
consumer needs. Drought warning is directly related to the ability to predict conditions that produce
drought, primarily precipitation and temperature. A drought is not official or declared until dry
conditions have been met for a period of time, meaning that it is inherent that the planning area would
be experiencing drought conditions prior to a drought being officially declared.
History & Probability
Since 2000, the planning area has experienced numerous, lengthy droughts. The USDA has recorded
585 total weeks of drought over the last 19 years. For a complete list of USDA recorded drought events,
please reference Appendix D.
Given the historic precedent set by past droughts, it is highly likely that the planning area will
experience season-long droughts in the future. As a rough estimate, the planning area should expect
to see a two to three-month long drought every 3 out of 4 years.
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3.4 - Droughts
Vulnerability of and Impact on Facilities
Droughts do not have an impact on structures.
Vulnerability of and Impact on Critical Facilities
Droughts do not have an impact on structures.
Vulnerability of and Impact on Population
Droughts do not have a direct impact that threatens injury or death to the planning area’s population.
Vulnerability of and Impact on Systems
Drought’s primary impact is on agriculture and livestock and thus can have significant effects on a
jurisdiction’s agricultural and tourist economies. If the precipitation level is below normal, farmers and
ranchers will struggle to grow their crops and feed their livestock. If rivers, streams, and lakes dry up,
tourists will be less likely to enjoy a jurisdiction’s amenity resources. A drought would not have a
reasonably significant direct impact on the Douglas County PUD’s ability to provide power.
The planning area hosts 849 farms across 814,109 acres of land. The USDA estimates that the total
value of products from these farms is $199,041,000 per year. All of them are considered vulnerable to
droughts. An estimate of the land engaged in agricultural activities can be found in the map at the end
of this section.
Key Considerations
The entire planning area is at risk to droughts. Even though the direct impact of a drought will likely
affect the county at large instead of the incorporated cities, a drought’s effects would quickly spread to
the interdependent economies of the cities throughout Douglas County. Additionally, although
population growth would place various communities at a higher vulnerability to droughts, the usage of
water by the population pales in comparison to the amount used by agricultural activities and is largely
negated. Considering the most direct, agricultural risk, the communities most at risk are those that
have greater portions of agricultural land. Those communities are unincorporated Douglas County
along with the municipalities of Mansfield and Waterville.
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3.4 – Droughts
Map 3.7 – Land Use, Douglas County
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3.5 – Earthquakes
An earthquake is the result of a sudden
release of energy in the Earth’s crust that
creates seismic waves. In the most general
sense, the word earthquake is used to
describe any event that generates seismic
waves. Earthquakes are typically caused
by the rupturing of geological faults.
Occasionally, they are also caused by
other events such as volcanic activity,
landslides, mine blasts, tsunamis, and nuclear tests. An earthquake's point of initial rupture is called
its focus or hypocenter. The epicenter is the point at ground level directly above the hypocenter.
At the Earth's surface, earthquakes manifest themselves by shaking and sometimes displacement of the
ground. When the epicenter of a large earthquake is located offshore, the seabed may be displaced
sufficiently to cause a tsunami. Earthquakes can also trigger landslides, and occasionally volcanic
activity. The shallower an earthquake, the more damage to structures it causes, all else being equal.
An earthquake’s effect can be compounded by the soil type underlying a community’s buildings and
infrastructure. If the soil is not composed of bedrock and consists of clays, silts, and other types of sand,
the pressure generated by an earthquake can force brittle soil and water up towards the surface. These
upward forced materials will then destabilize buildings and infrastructure, causing damage anywhere
from cracks in roadways to the full displacement and destruction of a building. Smaller upward forced
materials can destabilize slopes and building foundations further compounding the potential damage
to a community.
Location & Extent
The State of Washington and Douglas County lies east of the Cascadia subduction zone where the
North American Plate collides with a number of smaller plates, the Juan De Fuca plate being the
largest.
Earthquakes from the Cascadia subduction zone can strike suddenly and without warning, occur at any
time of the year, and at any time of the day. There is not definitive way of predicting an earthquake.
The duration of shaking can last anywhere from a second to a period of minutes.
There are numerous characteristics measured when observing earthquake activity, however: its force,
depth, peak ground acceleration, and the distance to the epicenter are the most influential factors in
determining damage. Two scales are used when referring to earthquake activity; estimating the total
force of the earthquake, the Richter Scale, and the observed damage from an earthquake, the Modified
Mercalli Intensity Scale. Please see the figures on the following pages for both scales and their
estimated matching equivalent index.
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3.5 – Earthquakes
Earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater are considered potentially threatening to Douglas County and
its jurisdictions, as this is the point at which structures can become unusable due to structural and
foundation damage. Any earthquake felt at this magnitude or greater would likely be cause for
cessation of operations until sight inspections can take place. Although there are numerous small
magnitude earthquakes, less than 4.5 magnitude in and around Douglas County, they are so deep in
the Earth and of such a low magnitude, that they do not pose a reasonable threat.
However, the entire planning area is at risk from the Cascadia subduction zone. Map 3.8 depicts the
USGS’s potential peak ground acceleration values in the event of a catastrophic earthquake. In the
event of a catastrophic earthquake from the Cascadia subduction zone, the western half of Douglas
County would experience 9-10% and 8-9% peak ground acceleration, equivalent 5 to 5.5 on the Richter
Scale and similarly VI to VII on the Mercalli Scale.
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Table 3.15 – Modified Mercalli Scale Vs. Richter Scale
Table 3.16 – Peak Ground Acceleration Vs. Mercalli & Richter Scale
Mercalli Scale Intensity Richter Scale Minimum %g Maximum %g
I 1 – 2 0.00% 0.17%
II – III 3 – 3.5 0.17% 1.40%
IV 4 1.40% 3.90%
V 4.5 3.90% 9.20%
VI 5 9.20% 18.00%
VII 5.5 18.00% 34.00%
VIII 6 34.00% 65.00%
IX 6.5 65.00% 124.00%
X+ 7+ 124.00% -
History & Probability
Although minor earthquake activity occurs on a daily basis in the State of Washington, damaging
earthquakes are infrequent. Significant earthquakes have occurred three times in recent history and
only damaged western portions of the State of Washington, those being the Nisqually earthquake in
2001, the Seattle-Tacoma earthquake in 1965, and the Olympia earthquake in 1949.
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Map 3.8 – Peak Ground Acceleration, Douglas County
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3.5 – Earthquakes
The estimated probability of occurrence for an earthquake similar to the magnitude 6.5 Seattle-Tacoma
event is approximately once every 35 years. The probability of occurrence of an earthquake similar to
the magnitude 7.1 Olympia earthquake is once every 110 years. The approximate occurrence rate for a
magnitude 9 earthquake in the Cascadia Subduction Zone is once every 350 to 500 years.
Even in these recent historical cases, Douglas County and the planning area was only impacted at the
equivalent of category IV on the Mercalli Scale: “Felt indoors by many, by few outside, dishes and
windows rattle.” As to be expected from the level of intensity, no deaths, injuries, or property damage
from these earthquakes was reported in the planning area. If an earthquake does significantly impact
Douglas County, it would likely come from a catastrophic earthquake emanating from the Cascadia
Subduction Zone or an unmetered, unpredictive earthquake emanating in a similar place to Nisqually
and Seattle-Tacoma epicenters.
Considering the recurrence interval and history of earthquakes felt in Douglas County, the probability
of occurrence of a damaging earthquake is “rare.”
Vulnerability of and Impact on Facilities
Douglas County and its jurisdictions’ structural vulnerability to earthquakes vary based on the
construction quality, construction material, soil and foundation, and earthquake resilience of each
structure. The State of Washington has been incredibly pro-active in updating, increasing, and
enforcing its seismic resilient building codes. However, a high magnitude earthquake will still damage
or destroy structures.
The planning area’s most vulnerable structures are those which are older, have not been subject to new
and improved building codes, are built over unstable soil, and those susceptible to secondary hazards
such as landslides. Most of the planning area is rated on the lower end of the liquefaction susceptibility
scale as depicted in Map 3.9 on the following page.
Historically, the planning area has not sustained any property damage from earthquakes.
All $202,710,700 of the Eastmont School District’s structures are located in 9-10% or 8-9% peak ground
acceleration zones. The tables below detail the municipal structures located in the 9-10% and 8-9%
peak ground acceleration zones.
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Map 3.9 – Liquefaction Areas, Douglas County
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Table 3.17 – Vulnerable Municipal Structures by Count, Earthquakes
Municipality Ag Com Gov Ind Res Res-M Total
Uni-Douglas Co. 150 227 7 85 7,980 31 8,480
Bridgeport 2 20 2 3 618 11 656
Coulee Dam 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
East Wenatchee 27 267 10 64 3,905 80 4,353
Mansfield 4 7 1 0 166 0 178
Rock Island 3 12 1 2 310 1 329
Waterville 6 23 5 5 451 4 494
Total = 192 556 26 159 13,430 127 14,490
*Multi-Unit Residential is defined as a structure with 5 or more residential units
**The data are from the U.S. Census Bureau and FEMA
Table 3.18 – Vulnerable Municipal Structures by Value, Riverine Floods
Municipality Ag Com Gov Ind Res Res-M Total
Uni-Douglas Co. $87,741,000 $100,592,000 $3,364,000 $23,480,000 $1,541,164,000 $61,781,000 $1,818,122,000
Bridgeport $2,595,000 $9,782,000 $304,000 $864,000 $73,465,000 $15,986,000 $102,996,000
Coulee Dam $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
East Wenatchee $35,552,000 $180,270,000 $7,267,000 $17,094,000 $873,606,000 $125,260,000 $1,239,049,000
Mansfield $1,188,000 $2,264,000 $280,000 $77,000 $26,000,000 $0 $29,809,000
Rock Island $1,434,000 $4,144,000 $451,000 $226,000 $40,146,000 $1,109,000 $47,510,000
Waterville $1,435,000 $10,376,000 $1,708,000 $1,566,000 $67,280,000 $5,299,000 $87,664,000
Total = $129,945,000 $307,428,000 $13,374,000 $43,307,000 $2,621,661,000 $209,435,000 $3,325,150,000
*Multi-Unit Residential is defined as a structure with 5 or more residential units
**The data are from the U.S. Census Bureau and FEMA
Vulnerability of and Impact on Critical Facilities
Of the 50 identified critical facilities in the planning area, all are within the 9-10% or 8-9% peak ground
acceleration zones with the exception of the Coulee Dam City Hall, Coulee Dam Sewage Lagoon, and
the Grand Coulee Dam Power Switch Yard. These 47 critical facilities could be severely damaged or
leveled if there was a catastrophic earthquake.
Vulnerability of and Impact on Population
Douglas County and the vulnerability of its jurisdictions’ population to earthquakes is largely
dependent on its vulnerability to facilities. An earthquake will shake objects off a wall or shake off parts
of a structure which has the potential to hurt the population. Additionally, there is the risk of a facility
partially or fully collapsing which would injure or kill the inhabitants. Any number of residents are
vulnerable in relation to the structures in which they live, work, and visit. An estimate of the populations
vulnerable to an earthquake are those residing in the 9-10% and 8-9% peak acceleration areas and are
detailed in the table below.
Historically, there are no recorded incidents of death or injury from earthquakes in the planning area.
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Table 3.19 – Vulnerable Municipal Populations, Riverine Flooding
Municipality Population Housing Units
Uni-Douglas Co. 19,515 8,298
Bridgeport 2,555 745
Coulee Dam 0 0
East Wenatchee 13,983 13,190
Mansfield 339 320
Rock Island 1,015 332
Waterville 1,198 482
Total = 38,605 23,367
*Multi-Unit Residential is defined as a structure with 5 or more residential units
**The data are from the U.S. Census Bureau and FEMA
Vulnerability of and Impact on Systems
If an earthquake damages any part of Douglas County or its jurisdictions, it is highly likely the entire
planning area will be indirectly affected due to the geographic scale of earthquakes. A high magnitude
event would likely significantly hurt the planning area, destroying buildings and infrastructure, starting
fires, incurring widespread loss of power and basic services, and hampering local emergency
management and response services from coordinating or providing the necessary assistance. Electrical
services would also be significantly affected, although more so due to potential damage to the area’s
dams, and less due to minor damage to the Douglas County PUD’s electrical transportation
infrastructure.
If a high magnitude earthquake originates from the Cascadia Subduction Zone it is likely the entire
region will be dramatically affected and emergency services from local, regional, state, and the federal
government will be spread thin among the region. A high magnitude earthquake will not only yield
these direct and immediate effects, but will likely hurt Douglas County and its jurisdictions’ economy
and scar its population for years.
Key Considerations
The vast majority of the planning area’s population growth exists within the 9-10% and 8-9% peak
acceleration areas. Therefore, the planning area has significantly increased its overall vulnerability and
risk to earthquakes since the development of its last hazard mitigation plan.
Unincorporated Douglas County, Mansfield, and Waterville all retain significant levels of building stock
constructed prior to the 1960s. These buildings were generally constructed to lower seismic resistant
standards and codes and thus these jurisdictions are considered more vulnerable.
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Flooding is the most prevalent and costly disaster in the
United States. Flooding occurs when water, due to dam
failures, rain, or melting snows, exceeds the absorptive
capacity of the soil and the flow capacity of rivers,
streams or coastal areas. At this point, the water
concentration hyper extends the capacity of the flood
way and the water enters the floodplain. Floods are
most common in seasons of rain and thunderstorms.
Intense rainfall, accompanying the large thunderstorms in Douglas County and its participating
jurisdictions, may result in water flowing rapidly from higher elevations, exceeding river flow capacity,
collecting in agricultural areas, inadequate municipal stormwater drainage, or inadequate soil
absorption capacity caused by urban and suburban development.
Location & Extent
Various types of floods can happen quickly, under an hour, in the form of a flash flood, or accumulate
seasonally over a period of weeks as is the case in a riverine flood. Flooding can occur anytime
throughout the year, but is typically associated with the spring season.
A variety of factors affect the severity of flash and riverine flooding within the planning area. These
include topography, weather characteristics, development, and geology. Intense flooding will create
havoc in any jurisdictions affected. The predicative magnitude of flash and riverine floods varies greatly.
Flash flooding is unpredictable and can occur anywhere throughout the planning area. Douglas County
and its participating jurisdictions are generally equally likely to experience flash flooding in low-lying
areas, poor drainage, or suburban sprawl. Historical documentation warns that the areas around
Douglas Creek often experience flash flooding.
NOAA flash flood records indicate that Douglas County and its participating jurisdictions have seen up
to 10 inches of accumulation in rural and some urban areas, however the general average is between 1
to 3 inches during notable flash floods. These records rarely mention accumulation in residential or
commercial structures, but often block roadways, and wash away rural roadways, fences, and cause
damage to cropland.
Riverine flooding throughout the planning area varies. Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) were
identified via FIRMs produced by FEMA. These FIRMs have been georeferenced and placed in
Appendix E. According to the currently identified SFHAs, unincorporated areas of Douglas County,
Bridgeport, and East Wenatchee are at risk to riverine flooding. Of the three riverine flood records, only
one reported a river gauge level of 1 foot above the river’s crest.
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Table 3.20 – Floodplain Classifications
Zone Class Description
A
Areas subject to inundation by the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event generally determined using
approximate methodologies. Because detailed hydraulic analyses have not been performed, no Base
Flood Elevations (BFEs) or flood depths are shown. Mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements
and floodplain management standards apply.
AE
Areas subject to inundation by the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event determined by detailed
methods. Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) are shown. Mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements
and floodplain management standards apply.
AH
Areas subject to inundation by 1-percent-annual-chance shallow flooding (usually areas of ponding)
where average depths are between one and three feet. Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) derived from
detailed hydraulic analyses are shown in this zone. Mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements and
floodplain management standards apply.
B
Areas subject to inundation by 0.2-percent-annual-chance flood event generally determined using
approximate methodologies. Because detailed hydraulic analyses have not been performed, no Base
Flood Elevations (BFEs) or flood depths are shown.
History & Probability
Since 1997, NOAA has recorded 3 flash floods in the planning area. Most flash floods have shown to
accumulate under 2 inches, but can accumulate up to 10 inches. These flash floods have not caused any
personal injury or deaths in the planning area, but have caused $60,000 in property damage.
Since 1997, NOAA has recorded 3 riverine floods in the planning area. Most riverine floods have shown
to accumulate under 3 inches, but can accumulate up to 12 inches. These riverine floods have not
caused any personal injury or deaths in the planning area, but have caused $2,000 in property damage.
For a complete list of NOAA recorded flash and riverine floods, please reference Appendix D.
Based on the data recorded by NOAA, the planning area should expect a notable flash flood at a rate
of 0.14 per year. All FEMA identified SFHAs are classified as primary type A floodplains meaning they
are subject to inundation at a rate of 1% per year. Please see the table on the following page for the
various floodplain classifications that exist throughout the planning area.
Vulnerability of and Impact on Facilities
Douglas County and the participating jurisdictions have agricultural, commercial, industrial, and
residential structures in floodplains. Flooding can cause minimal or complete damage to any of these
types of facilities taking them offline for days to years depending on the resources available and
remediation costs after an event.
The average riverine flood event in Douglas County costs $666, while the existing range of a single
incident has been from $0 to $2,000. The average flash flood costs $20,000, while the existing range of
a single incident has been from $0 to $40,000. The planning area has incurred a total of $2,000 in
property damage from riverine floods and $60,000 in property damage from flash floods.
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The planning areas municipal and school district structures are valued at $3,663,786,700. Since flash
flooding threatens the entire planning area, all structures are considered exposed and vulnerable. A
GIS analysis of FEMA’s identified SFHAs puts a total of $124,030,000 worth of the planning area’s
municipal structural inventory exposed to riverine flooding. Please see the tables below for a
breakdown of these values by type of flooding and jurisdiction.
Table 3.21 – Vulnerable Municipal Structures by Count, Riverine Floods
Municipality Ag Com Gov Ind Res Res-M Total
Uni-Douglas Co. 7 3 0 3 274 1 288
Bridgeport 1 3 0 1 77 4 86
Coulee Dam 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
East Wenatchee 1 17 2 2 210 11 243
Mansfield 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rock Island 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Waterville 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total = 9 23 2 6 561 16 617
*Multi-Unit Residential is defined as a structure with 5 or more residential units
**The data are from the U.S. Census Bureau and FEMA
Table 3.22 – Vulnerable Municipal Structures by Value, Riverine Floods
Municipality Ag Com Gov Ind Res Res-M Total
Uni-Douglas Co. $3,196,000 $1,894,000 $44,000 $376,000 $38,933,000 $322,000 $44,765,000
Bridgeport $314,000 $3,314,000 $0 $303,000 $9,021,000 $1,885,000 $14,837,000
Coulee Dam $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
East Wenatchee $116,000 $10,148,000 $1,163,000 $445,000 $35,516,000 $17,040,000 $64,428,000
Mansfield $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Rock Island $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Waterville $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total = $3,626,000 $15,356,000 $1,207,000 $1,124,000 $83,470,000 $19,247,000 $124,030,000
*Multi-Unit Residential is defined as a structure with 5 or more residential units
**The data are from the U.S. Census Bureau and FEMA
Vulnerability of and Impact on Critical Facilities
Since flash floods have the potential to affect the entire planning area, all of this plan’s identified critical
facilities are equally vulnerable to flash flooding. Of the planning area’s 50 critical facilities, only the
Bridgeport Water Treatment Facility is located within an identified floodplain.
Vulnerability of and Impact on Population
If evacuation is not heeded, or flood waters rise quickly enough, Douglas County and it participating
jurisdictions’ population can drown or become trapped on rooftops or points of high elevations.
Depending on the conditions, this will expose them to elements and deprive them of basic needs and
services.
As described previously, water that is long lasting and slow to drain will encourage the growth of mold
and other bio-hazardous material, rendering a facility unusable until remediation is finished. Extra care,
assessment, and sanitization are required before students and staff can re-inhabit a school or university
facility, or they may face serious health concerns. Assisted care facilities housing vulnerable populations
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can take longer to evacuate. Additionally, the potential presence of mold after a flood requires extra
care to be taken before their population can re-inhabit an assisted care facility where the inhabitants
are at greater risk of infection.
The planning area has not experienced any direct injuries or deaths as a result of flash or riverine
flooding. The entire population of 42,907 and their 16,985 housing units are considered vulnerable and
exposed to flash flooding while 1,711 residents in 674 housing units are currently identified as exposed
and vulnerable to riverine floods. Similarly, all of the Eastmont School District’s 6,178 students and their
respective 719 staff are considered vulnerable and exposed to flash flooding.
Table 3.23 – Vulnerable Municipal Populations, Riverine Flooding
Municipality Population Housing Units
Uni-Douglas Co. 698 275
Bridgeport 260 93
Coulee Dam 0 0
East Wenatchee 753 306
Mansfield 0 0
Rock Island 0 0
Waterville 0 0
Total = 1,711 674
*Multi-Unit Residential is defined as a structure with 5 or more residential units
**The data are from the U.S. Census Bureau and FEMA
Vulnerability of and Impact on Systems
Flash flooding does not often cause widespread damage to property or infrastructure limited its ability
to impact systems. Even in the case of a swept away roadway, the problem is often limited to secondary
roadways. However, catastrophic riverine flooding can cause significant damage to a community’s
systems.
Extensive riverine flooding can significantly impact local governments’ ability to provide basic goods
and services to their communities either by losing essential facilities or by blocked infrastructure. This
can take the form of lost law enforcement, fire prevention, medical, or water treatment facilities. The
Douglas County PUD does not maintain significant facilities in any identified flood plains, however,
flash flooding could indiscriminately take out power in isolated incidents for a short period of time.
Significant damage to residential and or commercial structures can irrevocably damage a community
and its economy creating refugees and economic hardship. If a chemical facility is significantly
impacted it is possible the chemicals stored at the facilities can wash away with the flood waters and
have detrimental effects on the local environment.
Key Considerations
Currently, there are no repetitive loss or severe repetitive loss properties within the planning area.
Additionally, the population growth that the county, Bridgeport, East Wenatchee, and Rock Island have
experienced has not occurred in identified floodplains.
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3.7 – Landslides
Landslides are the downward and outward movement of
slopes. Landslides include a wide range of ground
movement, such as rock falls, deep failure of slopes, and
shallow debris flows. Although gravity acting on and
over steepened slopes is the primary reason for a
landslide, landslides are often prompted by the
occurrence of other disasters. Other contributing factors
include the following: erosion; steep slopes; rain and
snow; and earthquakes.
Slope material often becomes saturated with water and may develop a debris or mudflow. If the
ground is saturated, the water weakens the soil and rock by reducing cohesion and friction between
particles. Cohesion (which is the tendency of soil particles to "stick" to each other) and friction affect
the strength of the material in the slope and contribute to a slope's ability to resist-down slope
movement. Saturation also increases the weight of the slope materials and, like the addition of material
on the upper portion of a slope, increases the gravitational force on the slope. Undercutting of a slope
reduces the slope's resistance to the force of gravity by removing much-needed support at the base of
the slope. Alternating cycles of freeze and thaw can result in a slow, virtually imperceptible loosening of
rock, thereby weakening the rock and making it susceptible to slope failure. The resulting slurry of rock
and mud can pick up trees, houses, and cars, and block bridges and tributaries, causing flooding along
its path. Additionally, removal of vegetation can leave a slope much more susceptible to superficial
landslides because of the loss of the stabilizing root systems.
Location & Extent
Landslides have the potential to destroy structures and infrastructure or block transportation in
mountainous valleys. Although the overall risk is limited, its potential varies throughout Douglas
County, with sporadic risk zones identified by the USGS. Additionally, landslides have been reported
along Highway 2 just west of Waterville.
None of the participating jurisdictions in the plan are at risk with the exception of the county at large
and the City of Rock Island. The identified risk zones are not a danger to Douglas County’s densely
populated areas. Please see the maps on the following pages for the State of Washington’s identified
risk zones and the location of Highway 2 and County Route 28.
History & Probability
Landslides can occur without the presence of another hazard event, but often occur as a secondary
hazard. Incidents of heavy rain, melting snow, earthquakes, and land subsidence are their primary
cause. Hence, their future occurrences are highly dependent on the likelihood of the mentioned
hazards. Douglas County does not have a history of significant or threatening landslides near
population areas, although on January 12th, 2016 there was a significant landslide the completely
blocked Highway 2 just west of Waterville. This landslide is shown in the photo at the beginning of this
hazard profile.
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Map 3.10 – Landslides, Douglas County
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Map 3.11 – Landslides, Rock Island
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There have been no recorded injuries or deaths in the planning area from landslides. Additionally,
there has not been any property damage recorded from landslides. Given the lack of multiple events,
the future probability is classified as “rare.”
Vulnerability of and Impact on Facilities
Landslides can have minimal or devastating impacts on facilities. The degree of vulnerability depends
on the specifics of the landslide itself. Damage to a structure can range from minimal to complete
destruction. None of the Eastmont School District’s structures are within the identified landslide risk
areas. A total of $114,773,000 of Douglas County and the City of Rock Island’s municipal inventory is
located within areas identified as highly susceptible to landslides. The inventory is detailed in the tables
below.
Table 3.24 – Vulnerable Municipal Structures by Count, Landslides
Municipality Ag Com Gov Ind Res Res-M Total
Uni-Douglas Co. 10 7 0 2 536 1 556
Bridgeport 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Coulee Dam 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
East Wenatchee 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mansfield 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rock Island 0 6 1 1 178 1 187
Waterville 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total = 10 13 1 3 714 2 743
*Multi-Unit Residential is defined as a structure with 5 or more residential units
**The data are from the U.S. Census Bureau and FEMA
Table 3.25 – Vulnerable Municipal Structures by Value, Landslides
Municipality Ag Com Gov Ind Res Res-M Total
Uni-Douglas Co. $3,928,000 $1,991,000 $0 $342,000 $80,452,000 $1,109,000 $87,822,000
Bridgeport $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Coulee Dam $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
East Wenatchee $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Mansfield $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Rock Island $63,000 $1,909,000 $451,000 $99,000 $23,320,000 $1,109,000 $26,951,000
Waterville $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total = $3,991,000 $3,900,000 $451,000 $441,000 $103,772,000 $2,218,000 $114,773,000
*Multi-Unit Residential is defined as a structure with 5 or more residential units
**The data are from the U.S. Census Bureau and FEMA
Vulnerability of and Impact on Critical Facilities
None of the identified 50 critical facilities are located in moderate or high landslide susceptibility areas.
Vulnerability of and Impact on Population
Landslides pose a minimal risk to Douglas County and its participating jurisdictions’ population. Only
parts of Rock Island and the unincorporated county have identified landslide high susceptibility zones.
That being said, it is possible for a landslide to impact traveling motorists on its roadways. Depending
on the topography and circumstances of the landslide, this could simply immobilize a vehicle, cover it
in debris, or cause serious to mortal bodily harm to the vehicle’s inhabitants.
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None of the Eastmont School District’s students are vulnerable to landslides. Of Douglas County and
the City of Rock Island, 1,564 of their residents in 741 housing units are located in identified high
susceptibility landslide areas.
There are no reported deaths or injuries from landslides in the planning area.
Table 3.26 – Vulnerable Municipal Populations, Landslides
Municipality Population Housing Units
Uni-Douglas Co. 1,005 546
Bridgeport 0 0
Coulee Dam 0 0
East Wenatchee 0 0
Mansfield 0 0
Rock Island 559 195
Waterville 0 0
Total = 1,564 741
*Multi-Unit Residential is defined as a structure with 5 or more residential units
**The data are from the U.S. Census Bureau and FEMA
Vulnerability of and Impact on Systems
Douglas County and its participating jurisdictions’ systems are minimally vulnerable to landslides. A
landslide has the potential to temporarily block a major highway or transportation network for weeks at
a time. Additionally, if the landslide occurs in tandem with another hazard, such a severe storm event,
the blocking of a major route will have compounded effects on response and recovery operations.
Emergency personnel may have to use far, out of the way routes, delaying necessary aid to Douglas
County and its participating jurisdictions.
The Douglas County PUD is aware of minimal landslide risk to its electrical transportation infrastructure.
However, it is unlikely that a landslide in the planning area would significantly cause problems for them
as any incident would likely be isolated and minor.
Key Considerations
Construction age of a structure is unlikely to affect its resiliency to landslides. Currently, construction
techniques are not directly implemented that would increase a buildings resistance to the types of
forces it would experience from a landslide.
Unincorporated Douglas County and Rock Island have seen significant population growth since the
development of their last hazard mitigation plan (Measured at greater than 5% growth). These
communities have grown in identified high susceptibility landslide areas and are therefore considered
to be more vulnerable and at risk to landslides than they were at the time their last plan was
developed.
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3.8 – Severe Storms
Severe storms comprise the hazardous and damaging
weather effects often found in violent storm fronts. They
can occur together or separate, they are common and
usually not hazardous, but on occasion they can pose a
threat to life and property.
This plan defines Severe Storms as a combination of the
following severe weather effects as defined by NOAA and
the NWS.
Hail: Showery precipitation in the form of irregular pellets or balls of ice more than 5 mm in diameter, falling from a
cumulonimbus cloud.
High/Strong Wind: Sustained wind speeds of 40 miles per hour or greater lasting for 1 hour or longer, or winds of 58 miles
per hour or greater for any duration. Often referred to as straight line winds to differentiate from rotating or tornado
associated wind.
Lightning: A visible electrical discharge produced by a thunderstorm. The discharge may occur within or between clouds,
between the cloud and air, between a cloud and the ground or between the ground and a cloud.
Thunderstorm Winds: The same classification as high or strong winds, but accompanies a thunderstorm. It is also referred
to as a straight-line wind to differentiate from rotating or tornado associated wind.
For consistency with the NWS and NOAA, high and strong winds are shown separate from
thunderstorm winds when raw, collected data is displayed. However, for their impacts and probability,
they are combined and referred to simply as “wind” events.
Location & Extent
Severe storms are an area-wide hazard as they can strike anywhere in the planning area. Storms, severe
or not, are often predicted within a day or multiple days in advance.
The severity of a storm is not as easily predicted and when it is, the window of notification is up to a few
hours to under an hour. When a storm is imminent, it is unknown whether or not hail, lightning, or
damaging winds will occur until after an incident has been reported. Since severe storms typically affect
an area the size of a region, the expected intensity is the same throughout the planning area.
Thunderstorms, and the accompanying hail, lightning, and wind, typically last less than an hour. The
portions of this timeframe where each storm classification would be considered “severe” should last
less than 30 minutes.
Strong, high, and thunderstorm winds are classified as winds which occur between 40 and 70 miles per
hour lasting for 1 hour or greater or of 58 miles per hour for any duration. The Beaufort Scale shown on
the next page displays the ranges of wind speed and correlates them with their typical effects. At a
level 7 and 8 citizens should remain indoors and anywhere above a level 8 will cause damage to
structures. Damage to any amount of structures can cause serious disruption to Douglas County and its
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participating jurisdictions. The scope of damage can range from one residential house up to
widespread destruction of homes and reinforced buildings throughout the county. The planning area
occasionally receives wind events between 50 and 60 miles per hour or a Beaufort level between 9 and
10.
Table 3.27 – Beaufort Scale
Beaufort
Number
Wind Speed
(MpH)
Seaman’s Term Effects
0 Under 1 Calm Calm, smoke rise vertically
1 1 – 3 Light Air Smoke drift indicates wind direction, but vanes do not move
2 4 – 7 Light Breeze Wind felt on face, leaves rustle, vanes begin to move
3 8 – 12 Gentle Breeze Leaves, small twigs in constant motion, light flags extended
4 13 – 18 Moderate Breeze Dust, leaves, and loose paper raised up, small branches move
5 19 – 24 Fresh Breeze Small trees begin to sway
6 25 – 31 Strong Breeze Large branches of trees in motion, whistling heard in wires
7 32 – 38 Moderate Gale Whole trees in motion, resistance felt in walking against the wind
8 39 – 46 Fresh Gale Twigs and small branches brake off of trees
9 47 – 54 Strong Gale Slight structural damage occurs, slate blown from roofs
10 55 – 63 Whole Gale Trees broken, structural damage occurs
11 64 – 72 Storm Widespread damage
12 73 or Higher Hurricane Force Violence and destruction
It can safely be assumed any severe storm has the potential to cause a lightning strike. It can happen
instantly with no warning and happen anytime throughout the storm’s passage. A storm’s lightning
intensity is measured by lightning activity intensity levels outlined in the table on the following page. A
strike could damage structures throughout the county and render it unusable for a period of time, or
cause it to catch fire and damage it beyond repair. Most lightning strikes do not hit structures or
people and therefore go unreported. The planning area can and has experienced lightning of all
intensities listed in the table below.
Table 3.28 – Lightning Activity Intensity Scale
Level Description
LAL 1 No activity
LAL 2 Isolated thunderstorms: Light rain will occasionally reach the ground. Lightning is very infrequent, 1 to 5 cloud-
to-ground strikes in a 5-minute period.
LAL 3 Widely scattered thunderstorms: Light to moderate rain will reach the ground. Lightning is infrequent, 6 to 10
cloud-to-ground strikes in a 5-minute period.
LAL 4 Scattered thunderstorms: Moderate rain is commonly produced Lightning is freq uent, 11 to 15 cloud-to-ground
strikes in a 5-minute period.
LAL 5 Numerous thunderstorms: Rainfall is moderate to heavy. Lightning is frequent and intense, greater than 15
cloud-to-ground strikes in a 5-minute period.
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Hail typically falls in sizes anywhere from 0.75 to 1.00 inches in the planning area. A complete hail index
with size and typical damages can be found in the table below. Any incidents of hail can cause injury to
Douglas County and its participating jurisdictions’ citizens, while anything above 1 inch could cause
damage to structures. If windows are broken, some facilities will be rendered unusable until repaired.
Table 3.29 – NOAA/TORRO Hailstorm Intensity Scale
Class Intensity Category Diameter (Inches) Size Comparison Damage Impacts
H0 Hard Hail 0 – 0.33 Pea No damage
H1 Potentially Damaging 0.33 – 0.60 Marble/Mothball Slight damage to crops
H2 Potentially Damaging 0.60 – 0.80 Dime/Grape Significant damage to crops
H3 Severe 0.80 - 1.20 Nickel to Quarter Severe damage to crops, damage to
glass and plastic, paint and wood scored
H4 Severe 1.20 - 1.60 Half Dollar Widespread glass damage, vehicle
bodywork damage
H5 Destructive 1.60 - 2.00 Silver Dollar to Golf Ball Damage to tiled roofs, significant risk of
personal injury.
H6 Destructive 2.00 - 2.40 Egg Aircraft bodywork dented, brick walls
pitted
H7 Very Destructive 2.40 - 3.00 Tennis Ball Severe roof damage, risk of serious
injuries to persons not protected
H8 Very Destructive 3.00 - 3.50 Baseball to Orange Severe damage to aircraft bodywork
H9 Super Hailstorms 3.50 - 4.00 Grapefruit
Extensive structural damage, risk of
severe injury or fatal injuries to persons
not protected
H10 Super Hailstorms 4.00 + Softball and up
Extensive structural damage, risk of
severe injury or fatal injuries to persons
not protected
History & Probability
Since 2004, NOAA has recorded 8 hailstorms in the planning area. Most hail has shown to remain
around 1 inch in size, however, on occasion the planning area has seen hail larger than 1.5 inches.
These hailstorms have not caused any personal injury or deaths in the planning area, nor any recorded
property damage. However, it has cost the planning area $5,960,000 in crop damage.
NOAA does not have records of lightning strikes in the planning area, however, the planning area
received numerous lightning strikes per year.
Since 1997, NOAA has recorded 68 wind events in the planning area. Most of these events have been
measured at between 50 to 60 miles per hour, but have a few have been measured in the 70s and 80s.
Only one of these events has seriously injured 2 residents, but a wind event has never caused a death in
the planning area. Wind events have caused a total of $11,758,000 in property damage throughout the
planning area.
For a complete list of NOAA recorded hail, high wind, lightning, and thunderstorm winds, please
reference Appendix D.
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Based on the data recorded by NOAA, the planning area should expect a hailstorm at a rate of 0.53
per year, a significant lightning strike at a rate of at least once a year, and a dangerous wind event at a
rate of 2.96 per year.
Vulnerability of and Impact on Facilities
Structural vulnerability to severe storms is the same throughout Douglas County and its participating
jurisdictions. Hail can be costly by damaging rooftops, outdoor equipment, and windows. Lightning can
strike anything with the potential to significantly damage electrical infrastructure or ignite a fire. Wind
events create flying debris which can damage infrastructure and buildings. Strong enough wind can
cause structure damage to older, less well constructed buildings even toppling or leveling them. A
FEMA Code 361 Tornado Safe Room will provide more than sufficient protection and resistance to any
form of severe storm as they are designed and constructed above the standard metrics of a severe
storm.
The average hailstorm in Douglas County and its participating jurisdictions costs $0.
The average wind event in Douglas County and its participating jurisdictions costs $195,966, while the
existing range of a single incident has been from $0 to $10,000,000.
Douglas County and its participating jurisdictions’ municipal and school district structures are valued at
a total of $3,663,786,700. Since severe storms threaten the entire planning area equally, all municipal
and school district structures are considered exposed and vulnerable.
Vulnerability of and Impact on Critical Facilities
All infrastructure and critical facilities within the planning are equally vulnerable and at risk since severe
storms can affect any portion of the planning area and damage indiscriminately.
Vulnerability of and Impact on Population
Douglas County and its participating jurisdictions’ vulnerability to severe storms is the same throughout
the planning area. In the absence of proper shelter, hail can cause serious injury to an unprotected
person. As long as Douglas County and its participating jurisdictions’ citizens stay indoors and away
from windows, they will be protected against hail injury and death. Similarly, they can avoid being
struck by lightning by staying indoors. Although lightning may strike a structure sheltering people, it is
extremely unlikely that the strike itself will directly injure or kill a sheltered person. As long as a
structure is able to maintain its integrity during high speed winds, it will protect people from wind injury
or death. However, old or poorly constructed facilities are not good shelters as previously mentioned,
flying debris can break windows or cause structural damage. Either of these instances have the
potential to seriously injure or kill anyone taking shelter in older, less well constructed building.
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Douglas County and its participating municipal jurisdictions have a total population of 42,907 in 16,985
housing units all of which are vulnerable and at risk to tornadoes. Additionally, all of the Eastmont
School District’s 6,178 students and their 719 staff are considered exposed and vulnerable.
Historically, there have been 0 fatalities and 2 injuries recorded from severe storms in the planning
area.
Vulnerability of and Impact on Systems
Douglas County and its participating jurisdictions’ assets and systems’ vulnerability to severe storms is
the same throughout the planning area. The Douglas County PUD is highly vulnerable to severe storms
in the form of high-speed winds as they have the potential to take down power lines and poles
depending on the severity of a storm. A significantly strong and widespread storm has the potential to
take out power for days to weeks throughout any portion of the planning area.
Hail damage is typically superficial and does not hamper a community’s assets, systems, or activities.
Lightning strikes can destroy or damage a community asset, but since their strikes are typically isolated
and rarely hit anything, it is unlikely to significantly impact a larger system. Wind events can destroy and
damage multiple structures and points of infrastructure. It has the potential to significantly impact a
community’s power grid compounding the effects of other hazards such as, extreme heat, tornadoes,
and winter storms. School district buses are considered vulnerable as they can be damaged by hail, by
falling trees and other debris, as well as be exposed to hazardous driving conditions from high speed
winds.
Key Considerations
Since severe storms strike over large areas and indiscriminately, there is not any particular portion of
the planning area that is more likely than another to experience a severe storm. However, there are
portions of the planning area that are more vulnerable to hail and wind related damage due to the age
of a significant portion of their building stock.
Unincorporated Douglas County, Coulee Dam, Mansfield, and Waterville all retain significant levels of
building stock constructed prior to the 1960s. These buildings were generally constructed to lower
wind resistant standards and codes and thus these jurisdictions are considered more vulnerable.
Unincorporated Douglas County, Bridgeport, East Wenatchee, and Rock Island have seen significant
population growth since the development of their last hazard mitigation plan (Measured at greater
than 5% growth). These communities are considered to be more vulnerable and at risk to severe storms
than they were at the time their last plan was developed.
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3.9 – Tornadoes
A tornado is a violent, dangerous, rotating column of air
that is in contact with both the surface of the earth and
a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of
a cumulus cloud. Often referred to as a twister or
a cyclone, they can strike anywhere and with little
warning. Tornadoes come in many shapes and sizes, but
are typically in the form of a visible condensation funnel,
whose narrow end touches the earth and is often
encircled by a cloud of debris and dust.
Tornadoes can cause several kinds of damage to buildings. Tornadoes have been known to lift and
move objects weighing more than 3 tons, toss homes more than 300 feet from their foundations, and
siphon millions of tons of water. However, less spectacular damage is much more common. Houses
and other obstructions in the path of the wind cause the wind to change direction. This change in wind
direction increases pressure on parts of the building. The combination of increased pressures and
fluctuating wind speeds creates stress on the building that frequently causes connections between
building components, roofing, siding, windows, etc., to fail. Tornadoes can also generate a tremendous
amount of flying debris. If wind speeds are high enough, airborne debris can be thrown at buildings
with enough force to penetrate windows, roofs, and walls.
Location & Extent
Many tornadoes only exist for a few seconds in the form of a touchdown. A tornado may arrive with a
storm front and touchdown in a matter of seconds without warning. Other times tornado watches and
sirens will alert communities of high potential tornado producing weather or an already formed tornado
and its likely path.
The most extreme tornados can attain wind speeds of more than 200 mph, stretch more than two miles
across, and travel dozens of miles. Tornadoes are an area-wide hazard as they can strike anywhere in
the planning area.
Until 2007 the Fujita Tornado Scale ranked the severity of tornadoes. The Fujita scale assigned a
numerical F value, F0 through F5, based on the wind speeds and estimated damage. Since 2007 the
U.S. switched over to the Enhanced Fujita Scale. The altered scale adjusted the wind speed values per
F level and introduced a rubric for estimating damage. Most tornados have wind speeds less than 110
miles per hour, and travel a few miles before dissipating. The planning area should expect to see only
EF0 tornadoes, but should be prepared for the potential of an EF2.
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Table 3.30 – Fujita Scale
History & Probability
Since 1954, the NWS has recorded 3 tornadoes in the planning area. All three were EF0s, but there has
been an EF1 and an EF2 in neighboring counties. These EF0s in the planning area have not injured or
killed anyone. Further, they did not cause any recorded property damage. For a complete list of NWS
recorded tornadoes, please reference Appendix D.
Based on the data recorded by the NWS, the planning area should expect a tornado at a rate of 0.05
tornadoes per year.
Vulnerability of and Impact on Facilities
Most tornadoes are in the EF0 – EF2 class. Building to modern wind standards and state codes
provides significant protection from these hazard events; however, a community in the direct path of a
violent, high scale tornado can do little to prevent significant property damage. Designing buildings to
protect against extreme wind speeds, such as those associated with an EF4 or EF5 is extremely
challenging and cost prohibitive. Anything less than a FEMA Code 361 compliant structure is
susceptible to significant damage or complete destruction. A comparison of EF scale to the expected
impact on facilities can be seen in Table 3.28.
The average tornado event in the planning costs $0, while the existing range of a single incident has
been has only occurred in the EF0 class.
Douglas County and its participating jurisdictions’ municipal, and school district structures are valued at
a total of $3,663,786,700. Since tornadoes threaten the entire planning area equally, all municipal and
school district structures are considered exposed and vulnerable.
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Table 3.31 – Fujita Damage Scale
Vulnerability of & Impact on Critical Facilities
All infrastructure and critical facilities within the planning are equally vulnerable and at risk since
tornadoes can affect any portion of the planning area and damage indiscriminately.
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Map 3.12 – Historical Tornadoes, Douglas County
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Vulnerability of and Impact on Population
An EF4 or EF5 tornado has the potential to level the smaller jurisdictions and kill everyone in them
while being able to do nearly the same in the larger ones. A lesser magnitude tornado has the ability to
kill and injure citizens as it rips off the roofs and walls of its structures while launching airborne missiles
born from debris.
Douglas County and its participating municipal jurisdictions have a total population of 42,907 in 16,985
housing units all of which are vulnerable and at risk to tornadoes. Additionally, all of the Eastmont
School District’s 6,178 students and their 719 staff are considered exposed and vulnerable.
Vulnerability of and Impact on Systems
All of the planning area’s community assets and systems’ vulnerability to tornadoes is equal throughout
the planning area. The Douglas County PUD is highly vulnerable to tornadoes given electrical
transportation infrastructure’s inherent weakness to high-speed winds. As mentioned in the severe
storms hazard profile, they have the potential to take down power lines and poles depending on a
tornado’s severity. A significantly strong or long travelling tornado has the potential to take out power
for days to weeks throughout any portion of the planning area.
A small magnitude tornado will not significantly damage a community and its systems, but a larger
magnitude tornado can impact a community for weeks, months, or years and even destroy a city
completely. Significant damage to any portion of the planning area would hinder the community’s
economy and increase its social vulnerability.
Key Considerations
Since severe storms strike over large areas and indiscriminately, there is not any particular portion of
the planning area that is more likely than another to experience a severe storm. However, there are
portions of the planning area that are more vulnerable to hail and wind related damage due to the age
of a significant portion of their building stock.
Unincorporated Douglas County, Coulee Dam, Mansfield, and Waterville all retain significant levels of
building stock constructed prior to the 1960s. These buildings were generally constructed to lower
wind resistant standards and codes and thus these jurisdictions are considered more vulnerable.
Unincorporated Douglas County, Bridgeport, East Wenatchee, and Rock Island have seen significant
population growth since the development of their last hazard mitigation plan (Measured at greater
than 5% growth). These communities are considered to be more vulnerable and at risk to tornadoes
than they were at the time their last plan was developed.
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3.10 – Wildfires
The NWS defines a wildfire as: Any free burning
uncontainable wildland fire not prescribed for the area
which consumes the natural fuels and spreads in
response to its environment. They can occur naturally,
by human accident, and on rare occasions by human
action. Typically, their point of origin is far from human
development with the exception of roads, power lines,
and similar rural infrastructure. There is a constant threat
to hikers, campers, and other people engaging in
outdoor activities. Significant danger to life and
property occurs when human development meets and
becomes intertwined with wildland’s vegetation. The
threat of wildfire and grass fires increases in areas prone
to intermittent drought, or are generally arid or dry.
Population de-concentration in the U.S. has resulted in
rapid development in the outlying fringe of
metropolitan areas and in rural areas with attractive
recreational and aesthetic amenities, especially forests, communities bordering forests and prairies
where fires branch off. This demographic change is increasing the size of the wildland-urban interface
(WUI), defined as the area where structures and other human development meet or intermingle with
undeveloped wildland. Its expansion has increased the likelihood that wildland and grass fires will
threaten life and property.
Location & Extent
Douglas County and the planning area’s fire response efforts are not inhibited by mountainous or
significantly vegetated large areas that traditionally make it difficult to extinguish fires. However, fires
often begin in neighboring counties that are mountainous and difficult to extinguish and then spread
to the planning area. Wildfires can occur almost anywhere throughout the planning area, there is ample
fuel for them and they often gain momentum quickly.
The vast majority of wildland and grass fires that occur in the planning area occur in areas containing
brush, grass, and crops. Although these types of fuel do not pose as intense a level of a fire as does
heavily vegetated forests, nearly every acre of undeveloped land in the planning area is covered in by
some form of vegetation that could act as fuel for a fire. The map on the following page depicts the
basic varieties of vegetation throughout the planning area.
The planning area is most often affected by grass and brush fires. Evacuations are common. Given the
conditions present in the planning area, a fire should not be expected to supersede Rank 3 on the
index below.
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Table 3.32 – Burn Severity Index
Rank Burn Severity Description Characteristics
0 Unburned
Fire extinguished before reaching
microsite
• Leaf litter from previous years intact and
uncharred
• No evidence of char around base of
trees and shrubs
• Pre-burn seedlings and herbaceous
vegetation present.
1 Low Severity Burn
Surface fire which consumes litter yet has
little effect on trees and understory
vegetation.
• Burned with partially consumed litter
present
• Evidence of low flame heights around
base of trees and shrubs (<0.5 m)
• No significant decreases in overstory &
understory basal area, diversity or species
richness from pre-burn assessments
• Usually burning below 80 ° C
2 Medium-Low Severity Burn
No significant differences in overstory
density and basal area, & no significant
differences in species richness. However,
understory density, basal area, and
species richness declined.
• No litter present and 100% of the area
covered by duff
• Flame lengths < 2 m
• Understory mortality present, little or no
overstory mortality
3 Medium-High Severity Burn
Flames that were slightly taller than those
of Medium-low intensity fires, but these
fires had occasional hot spots that killed
large trees, With significant reduction in
the understory
• Soil exposure on l-50% of the area
• Flame lengths <6m
• High understory mortality with some
overstory trees affected
4 High Severity Burn
Crown fires, usually a stand replacing
burn with relatively high overstory
mortality
• Soil exposure >50%
• Flame lengths >6m
• Higher overstory mortality >20%
• Usually burning above 800 ° C
*This index is courtesy of the Southern Appalachian Forest Coalition.
Most wildland fires occur without warning and spread quickly but the event depends upon a number of
conditions. Wind can turn a small flame into a multi-acre grassfire within a matter of minutes, while this
can be further compounded by the level of moisture and available fuel based on the area’s land use.
History & Probability
Douglas County and the planning area is plagued by considerable wildfires throughout the year and
their risk is compounded by the presence of vegetative fuels and reoccurring drought conditions. Since
2006, the planning area has experienced 72 significant wildfires occurring at a rate of 5.14 fires per year.
It should expect this rate to continue in the future.
These fires have burned an estimated 1,088,943 acres of land causing $127,822,500 in recorded
property damage and $1,360,000 in recorded crop losses.
Vulnerability of and Impact on Facilities
A wildland fire burning near a jurisdiction may cover it in soot, cause secondary fires from traveling
coals, or directly engulf facilities burning them to the ground. Properties located in some rural areas
can prove more difficult to reach by first responders. Additionally, many of these rural locations do not
have adequate water supplies for first responders to utilize in extinguishing these fires, causing them to
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Map 3.13 – Vegetative Fuel, Douglas County
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spread farther than they normally would. Facilities can be protected by creating defensible spaces or,
maintaining a fuel free environment, and structural modifications to prevent the growth of a wildfire.
Wildfires threaten almost every structure that exists in a vegetated area as depicted in Map 3.13
located earlier in this hazard profile. Douglas County and its participating jurisdictions’ municipal
structures are valued at $3,663,786,700 all of which are vulnerable. Structures located in the WUI are
considered at a higher risk.
A GIS analysis of the identified WUI puts a total of 10,431 of the planning area’s municipal structure
inventory worth $2,347,679,000 vulnerable to and at high risk to wildland fires. Please see the table
below for a breakdown of these values by jurisdiction and maps located at the end of this hazard
profile for depictions of the WUI zones.
Table 3.33 – Vulnerable Municipal Structures by Count, WUI
Municipality Ag Com Gov Ind Res Res-M Total
Uni-Douglas Co. 90 263 13 68 7,866 49 8,349
Bridgeport 2 19 2 2 618 11 654
Coulee Dam 0 6 1 0 91 2 100
East Wenatchee 10 89 5 19 908 8 1,039
Mansfield 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rock Island 2 11 1 1 273 1 289
Waterville 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total = 104 388 22 90 9,756 71 10,431
*Multi-Unit Residential is defined as a structure with 5 or more residential units
**The data are from the U.S. Census Bureau and FEMA
Table 3.34 – Vulnerable Municipal Structures by Value, WUI
Municipality Ag Com Gov Ind Res Res-M Total
Uni-Douglas Co. $82,648,000 $152,495,000 $7,451,000 $17,351,000 $1,502,677,000 $90,641,000 $1,853,263,000
Bridgeport $2,595,000 $9,526,000 $304,000 $513,000 $73,465,000 $15,986,000 $102,389,000
Coulee Dam $0 $4,289,000 $755,000 $0 $14,601,000 $763,000 $20,408,000
East Wenatchee $30,271,000 $69,551,000 $3,182,000 $5,665,000 $211,738,000 $9,430,000 $329,837,000
Mansfield $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Rock Island $689,000 $3,847,000 $451,000 $119,000 $35,567,000 $1,109,000 $41,782,000
Waterville $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total = $116,203,000 $239,708,000 $12,143,000 $23,648,000 $1,838,048,000 $117,929,000 $2,347,679,000
*Multi-Unit Residential is defined as a structure with 5 or more residential units
**The data are from the U.S. Census Bureau and FEMA
All of the $202,710,700 of Eastmont School District’s structures are considered at vulnerable and at risk
to wildfires. Specifically, Clovis Point Intermediate, Ulysses S. Grant Elementary, and Rock Island
Elementary are located within identified WUI zones. These three sites are valued at $44,673,400.
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Vulnerability of and Impact on Critical Facilities
Of the planning area’s 50 critical facilities, all are considered vulnerable and at risk to wildfires. Of the
50, 16 are considered high risk as they are within identified WUI zones. Please see the table below for a
breakdown of these facilities.
Table 3.35 – Vulnerable Critical Facilities, WUI
Facility Type Owner Location
Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington Assisted Living Private East Wenatchee
Bridgeport City Hall Local Government Bridgeport Bridgeport
Bridgeport Fire Station Fire Prevention Bridgeport Bridgeport
Coulee Dam City Hall Local Government Coulee Dam Coulee Dam
Coulee Dam Sewage Lagoon Water Treatment Coulee Dam Coulee Dam
Douglas County Sewage Lagoons #1 Water Treatment County County
Electrical Substation #2 Utility County County
Electrical Substation #3 Utility County County
Electrical Substation #4 Utility County County
Fire District 2 - Rock Island Station 3 Fire Prevention Rock Island Fire District 2
Fire District 4 - Main Station Fire Prevention County Fire District 4
Prestige Senior Living Assisted Living Private East Wenatchee
Rock Island City Clerk Office Local Government Rock Island Rock Island
Rock Island Substation Utility Rock Island County
Rocky Reach Substation #1 Utility County County
Rocky Reach Substation #2 Utility County County
Vulnerability of and Impact on Population
An inability to properly evacuate is a populations greatest vulnerability. They can be caught off guard
due to improper warning systems and become trapped in a growing wildland fire. Douglas County and
its participating jurisdictions have a population of 42,907 of which all are considered vulnerable and at
risk to wildfires while 26,740 are in identified WUI zones and are considered highly vulnerable. Similarly,
of the total 16,985 housing units in the planning area that are vulnerable to wildfires, 10,730 are
considered highly vulnerable to wildfires. All 6,178 of Eastmont School District’s students are
considered vulnerable while the 1,410 being educated at the previously mentioned school district sites
are considered highly vulnerable.
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Table 3.36 – Vulnerable Municipal Populations, WUI
Municipality Population Housing Units
Uni-Douglas Co. 20,509 8,525
Bridgeport 2,409 745
Coulee Dam 187 94
East Wenatchee 2,791 1,071
Mansfield 0 0
Rock Island 844 295
Waterville 0 0
Total = 26,740 10,730
*Multi-Unit Residential is defined as a structure with 5 or more residential units
**The data are from the U.S. Census Bureau and FEMA
Vulnerability of and Impact on Systems
In the event a wildfire begins to burn and grow, evacuation routes may become blocked by the fire or
by other people attempting to evacuate and prevent additional resources from arriving to help
response efforts. The impingement of the local transportation routes makes appropriate warning and
information paramount in mitigating Douglas County and its participating jurisdictions’ systems
vulnerability to wildfires. It is unlikely that any of the participating school districts or local municipal
buses would become trapped by wildland fires since exceptional care will be taken to reroute these
buses.
Wildfires in the planning area have the ability to burn vital energy infrastructure in rural areas and
deprive residents of basic goods and services for extended periods of time. In one such incident, 13
transmission lines were destroyed.
Key Considerations
As depicted throughout this section, every jurisdiction has a small vulnerability to wildfires. In terms of
identified WUI locations, all but Mansfield and Waterville are in high risk, identified WUI areas.
Unincorporated Douglas County, Bridgeport, East Wenatchee, and Rock Island have seen
significant population growth since the development of their last hazard mitigation plan (Measured at
greater than 5% growth). Off these communities, all have grown in identified WUI areas and thus their
vulnerability and risk to wildfires has increased since their last plan was developed.
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Map 3.14 – WUI, Douglas County
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Map 3.15 – WUI, Bridgeport
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Map 3.16 – WUI, Coulee Dam
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Map 3.17 – WUI, East Wenatchee
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Map 3.18 – WUI, Mansfield
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Map 3.19 – WUI, Rock Island
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Map 3.20 – WUI, Waterville
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3.11 – Winter Storms
A winter storm encompasses multiple effects caused by
winter weather. Included ice storms, heavy or prolonged
snow, sleet, and extreme temperatures.
This plan defines winter storms as a combination of the
following winter weather effects as defined by NOAA
and the NWS.
Ice Storm: An ice storm is used to describe occasions when
damaging accumulations of ice are expected during freezing
rain situations. Significant accumulations of ice pull down trees
and utility lines resulting in loss of power and communication. These accumulations of ice make walking and drivin g
extremely dangerous. Significant ice accumulations are usually accumulations of ¼" or greater.
Heavy Snow: This generally means snowfall accumulating to 4" or more in depth in 12 hours or less; or snowfall
accumulating to 6" or more in depth in 24 hours or less. In forecasts, snowfall amounts are expressed as a range of values,
e.g., "8 to 12 inches." However, in heavy snow situations where there is considerable uncertainty concerning the range of
values, more appropriate phrases are used, such as "...up to 12 inches..." or alternatively "...8 inches or more."
Winter Storm: Hazardous winter weather in the form of heavy snow, heavy freezing rain, or heavy sleet. May also include
extremely low temperatures and increased wind.
Location & Extent
Winter storms are an area-wide hazard as they can strike anywhere in the planning area. Winter storms
can range from moderate snow over a few hours to blizzard conditions with high winds, freezing rain or
sleet, heavy snowfall with blinding wind-driven snow and extremely cold temperatures that last several
days.
Winter storms typically form with warning and are often anticipated. Like other large storm fronts, the
severity of a storm is not as easily predicted and when it is, the window of notification is up to few hours
to under an hour. Although meteorologists estimate the amount of snowfall a winter storm will drop, it
is not known exactly how many feet of snow will fall, whether or not it will form an ice storm, or how
powerful the winds will be until the storm is already affecting a community.
Douglas County and its participating jurisdictions will typically receive 4 inches of snow during a winter
storm, but a single storm in the planning area has managed to accumulate up to a reported 8 inches in
populated areas. Additionally, Douglas County and its participating jurisdictions have seen up to 0.50
inches of accumulated ice during the worst events. They should be prepared for the typical average of
0.25 inches of ice accumulation during an ice storm.
History & Probability
Since 2000, NOAA has recorded 40 winter storms in the planning area. Most ice storms have left under
0.50 inches of accumulation. Snowfall from winter storms has varied greatly ranging from just an inch to
8 inches of snow accumulation in populated areas.
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These winter storms have not caused any deaths, but have been the cause of 3 serious injuries in the
planning area. They have caused $461,000 in property damage. For a complete list of NOAA recorded
winter storms, please reference Appendix D.
Based on the data recorded by NOAA, the planning area should expect a winter storm at a rate of 2.11
per year.
Vulnerability of and Impact on Facilities
Structural vulnerability to winter storms is the same throughout Douglas County and its participating
jurisdictions. Heavy snow accumulation can cause roofing to collapse on old or poorly constructed
facilities. Ice storms will coat a facility’s exterior, but is unlikely to cause anything more than superficial
damage. Prolonged, extremely cold temperatures can cause significant damage to poorly insulated or
heated facilities. The cold temperatures can cause a facility’s water pipes and plumbing systems to
freeze. As the water in these systems turns to ice it expands and eventually will cause pipes to burst.
Douglas County and its participating jurisdictions’ municipal, and school district structures are valued at
a total of $3,663,786,700. Since winter storms threaten the entire planning area equally, all municipal
and school district structures are considered exposed and vulnerable.
The average winter storm in Douglas County and its participating jurisdictions costs $11,525, while the
existing range of a single incident has been from $0 to $250,000.
Vulnerability of and Impact on Critical Facilities
All infrastructure and critical facilities within the planning are equally vulnerable and at risk since winter
storms can affect any portion of the planning area and damage indiscriminately.
Vulnerability of and Impact on Population
Douglas County and its participating jurisdictions’ population are equally vulnerable throughout the
planning area. Douglas County and its participating jurisdictions’ citizens are at risk from prolonged,
cold temperatures if they fail to be sheltered in an adequately heated structure or are unable to reach
shelter. Some structures are dependent on electricity or steam for their heating making them
vulnerable if a winter storm causes a power outage. Additionally, if a winter storm restricts travel,
people may become immobile on roadways and be at the mercy of their vehicle’s fuel supply. Exposure
from winter storms in any of these cases can lead to frostbite and hypothermia. Both of these
conditions if untreated can lead to death.
Douglas County and its participating jurisdictions have a total population of 42,907 in 16,985 housing
units all of which are vulnerable and at risk to winter storms. Additionally, the Eastmont School Districts
6,178 students and their 719 staff are considered exposed and vulnerable.
Historically, there have been 0 recorded fatalities and 3 injuries relating to winter storms across region
wide fronts in Douglas County and its participating jurisdictions.
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Vulnerability of and Impact on Systems
Douglas County and its participating jurisdictions’ assets and systems vulnerability to winter storms is
the roughly same throughout the planning area. Winter storms create havoc on roads impacting travel
from decreased speeds and traffic jams to an ice storm or blowing snow drifts making any travel
impossible or extremely dangerous.
Additionally, ice storms and snow accumulation can directly bring down power lines or bring down
vegetation onto power lines. One such incident brought down 13 power transmission lines, but
fortunately this part of the grip was looped thus allowing power to be rerouted. From these scenarios,
Douglas County and its participating jurisdictions can suffer power outages making it difficult to heat
structures and exposing its citizens to prolonged cold temperatures.
Winter storms can cause a problem for school districts in lost education days and transportation to and
from their schools. Winter storms can trap students and staff on roadways exposing them to hazardous
conditions and cold temperature.
Key Considerations
Winter storms have ability to affect a portion of or the entire planning area. Unfortunately, there is no
way to predict ahead of time which areas will likely be more or less adversely directly affected. Further,
building construction age does not necessarily have a direct correlation to vulnerability when analyzing
winter storms. Older homes could have older windows and poorer insulation, but at the same time be
constructed of brick or more quality construction making it difficult to arrive at a reasonable conclusion.
In regards to winter storm impacts, more rural areas of unincorporated Douglas County are less dense
and rely on a more decentralized power grid. Residents of these areas stand to last without out power
for a greater period of time caused by a debilitating ice storm or blizzard.
Unincorporated Douglas County, Bridgeport, East Wenatchee, and Rock Island have seen significant
population growth since the development of their last hazard mitigation plan (Measured at greater
than 5% growth). These communities are considered to be more vulnerable and at risk to winter storms
than they were at the time their last plan was developed.
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3.12 – Excluded Hazards
There exists a slim chance that any type of natural hazard could occur in any location throughout the
United States. However, the probability of them occurring is so infinitesimally small and their impact so
slight that it is not considered reasonable to develop a fully-profiled risk assessment for them.
Additionally, without historical information or data to drive an analysis, it is unlikely that their
conclusions would yield functional or practical strategies to mitigate them.
The following natural hazards were profiled in the state’s latest mitigation plan but have been excluded
in this plan.
Avalanches
The Washington State Enhanced Hazard Mitigation Plan (2018) classifies Douglas County as “Medium-
Low” exposure to avalanches. However, there is no discernable explanation or reasonable conclusion
as to why this is the case. Douglas County has not experienced any avalanche incidents in the past, nor
is there any reason to believe an avalanche event would occur within the planning area considering
historical snow accumulation and its topography.
Coastal Hazards
Douglas County is not nor is near the coastal regions of the State of Washington.
Tsunami Hazards
According to the Washington State Enhanced Hazard Mitigation Plan (2018), Douglas County is not
close enough to the coastal areas of the State of Washington to be considered at risk to Tsunamis.
Additionally, studies performed by the University of Washington (Seattle) and NOAA’s Center for
Tsunami Research further verify that the planning area is well outside the areas that would be impacted
by a tsunami.
Volcano Hazards
The Washington State Enhanced Hazard Mitigation Plan (2018) does not list Douglas County as
exposed to the volcanic threat that runs through the Cascade mountain range.
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3.13 – Risk Summary
The table below outlines each participating jurisdiction’s general risk to this plan’s profiled hazards.
The rankings are based on a composite evaluation of this plan’s risk assessment, namely, a hazard’s
probability of occurring in the future, the vulnerability of a jurisdiction to a particular hazard, the
intensity of past hazard impacts, and a joint evaluation of local experts and stakeholders.
Each participating jurisdiction was assessed against each hazard on a scale of 0 to 6, 0 meaning there is
no reasonable risk, 1 being the lowest level of reasonable risk, and 6 being the highest level of risk.
Table 3.37 – Hazard Risk Summary
Jurisdiction Dam
Failures Droughts Earthquakes Floods Landslides Severe
Storms Tornadoes Wildfires Winter
Storms
Uni-Douglas County 1 4 3 3 2 4 2 6 1
Bridgeport 2 2 2 3 0 3 1 5 1
Coulee Dam 2 2 1 2 0 4 2 5 1
East Wenatchee 2 2 2 3 0 3 1 5 1
Mansfield 0 3 3 2 0 4 2 5 1
Rock Island 0 2 2 2 2 3 1 5 1
Waterville 0 3 3 2 0 4 2 5 1
Eastmont SD 1 0 2 2 0 3 1 5 1
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Section 4 – Mitigation Strategy
A mitigation strategy is a set of mitigation actions meant to prevent the potential impacts of hazards.
There are several types of mitigation actions with a different method of reducing vulnerability.
Each jurisdiction in the planning area identified the sustained, proposed, and completed mitigation
actions for each of the hazards identified as having the potential to affect the jurisdiction. For proposed
mitigation actions, the planning team in each jurisdiction considered each type of mitigation action
before identifying mitigation actions to include their final mitigation strategy. The mitigation strategy of
each jurisdiction is included in this section of the plan.
County and Municipal Governments
The broadest form of mitigation capabilities come from the county and city governments. Article 11,
Section 5 of the State of Washington Constitution defines county governments under “Commission
Form.” These county commissions are authorized as the executive and legislative body of a county’s
government. Their inherent legal authority allows them to institute the greatest regulatory and
developmental changes such as zoning, land-use, permitting, development regulation, and any
number local government functions as they see fit.
School Districts
The participating school districts have broad authority over their campuses. The necessity to protect
the planning area’s children grants them greater influence and political capital to institute change.
Conservation Districts
The participating conservation districts in this plan have personnel resources and capabilities that are
typically used to coordinate assistance from all available sources, public and private, local, state and
federal to develop locally-driven solutions to natural resources concerns. In the planning area and for
this plan, their area of expertise applies to water, soil, and vegetative resources linked to droughts and
wildfire mitigation.
Fire Districts
The participating fire districts in this plan have personnel resources and capabilities that can be used in
the planning and implementation of mitigation activities and projects. When collaborating with other
stakeholders and municipal governments, these personnel resources can also provide subject matter
expertise. Additionally, their services to the community are necessary and must be protected by
mitigation measures.
Douglas County Public Utility District
The participating public utility district in this plan coordinates heavily with the local fire districts to
protect their electrical transportation infrastructure in rural areas. Significant damage has been cause to
their infrastructure in the past from wildfire and as such, they have maintenance personnel and staff that
actively maintain debris removal programs and buffer zones in an effort to minimize the damage
caused by wildfires.
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Each type of stakeholder provides a set of capabilities, in some cases broad and in some cases narrow,
by which they can increase the planning area’s resiliency. The broadest form of mitigation capabilities
come from the county and municipal governments. Their inherent legal authority allows them to
institute the greatest regulatory and developmental changes.
The participating school districts have broad authority over their campuses and although budgets may
be tight, they are more far reaching than some of the smaller organizations. Additionally, the necessity
to protect the planning area’s children grants them greater influence and political capital to institute
change.
Each special purpose district participating in the plan has a much more refined scope of operations
when compared the participating municipal governments and school districts. Thus, each of their
capabilities as they relate to mitigation efforts and goals are also much more specific in their scope.
However, this limited scope also grants them a focus and specialization that cannot be found in the
broader municipal governments or school districts.
Fiscal Capability
Douglas County and its participating jurisdictions in this mitigation plan are not unique in the issues felt
by small governments to retain the staff and resources necessary to accomplish the strategies
necessary to mitigate the hazards in their area. However, they are aware of potential diverse funding
sources available to communities for, assisting in the fiscal needs required to implement local hazard
mitigation plans, including both government and private programs.
While federal and state programs carry out the bulk of disaster relief programs that provide funds for
mitigation, local governments are able to search for alternative funding sources to supplement the
local hazard mitigation budget. The participants in the mitigation planning process are aware that
before effective mitigation strategies can be applied, stable funding sources and effective incentives
must be established on a per project basis to encourage participation by the private and public sectors.
Douglas County and its participating jurisdictions should seek out FEMA grant funding from the Pre-
Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (PDM), Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), and the Flood
Mitigation Assistance Grant Program (FMA). Given the size of the municipalities involved in this plan
and the pocketed areas of significant flood risk, municipal governments should have access to the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block
Grant Program (CDBG) which occasionally will award grants to assist with projects that fall under hazard
mitigation.
Fire Protection Districts, Conservation Districts, and Public Utility Districts have access to Fire
Prevention & Safety Grants (FP&S) which are administered by FEMA to enhance safety of the public
and firefighters from fire and related hazards. Additionally, many of the special purpose districts yearly
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budgets come from state and federal grants that have broader scopes than FEMA grants, allowing
them to cross-utilize these grants for mitigation purposes.
Institutional Capability
Douglas County as a whole community is capable of implementing the strategies identified herein. In
addition, they are capable of promoting the mitigation process and educating the public about the
hazards prevalent to their area, as well as mitigation process necessary to mitigate those hazards.
In an emergency, the county and each municipality’s responses are an extraordinary extension of
responsibility and action, coupled with normal day-to-day activity. Normal governmental duties will be
maintained, with emergency operations carried out by those agencies assigned specific emergency
functions.
The Eastmont School District is charged with the protection of its facilities, students, and staff. In the
context of them as an institution, they are directed to implement mitigation efforts as they see fit within
the confines of their internal decision-making processes.
Special purpose districts, as previously mentioned, have a more limited scope in what areas they can
implement mitigation efforts. The Douglas County Public Utility District provides electricity throughout
the county by way of its electrical transmission infrastructure. Its institutional capability’s scope is
limited to its property and infrastructure, but ultimately as a non-profit municipal corporation it has near
total dominion over the implementation of mitigation efforts. Similarly, the scope of a fire protection
district is well defined and the majority of their decision-making processes are internal. This also grants
them a near total freedom of mitigation effort implementation only restricted by municipal laws and
regulations.
The Foster Creek Conservation District on the other hand does not have dominion over property and
infrastructure. Instead, it operates cooperatively as a public-private partnership and is a regulated sub-
division of the Washington State Government. Its Board of Supervisors determines its direction within
the scope of state guidelines and regulations. Typically, a project is proposed to the state government
prior to grant funding being allocated which could potentially limit the FCCD’s ability to mitigate as
they see appropriate.
Political Capability
During the process of the development of this plan, opposition to mitigation measures was not evident
in Douglas County or in the participating stakeholders. The primary limiting factor is funding, which is
made more difficult by the current situation in the local, state, and national economy.
The county, cities, and their partnerships with the participating agencies are well-organized and
responsive to community needs. Leadership is informed and remains up-to-date on the hazards that
threaten the area. Citizens who did participate in the public meetings and presentations showed an
interest in doing things to promote a safer community. Therefore, the county and cities (the governing
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board, staff, and citizen population) appear willing to promote the economic efficiency and social utility
of the mitigation measures contained in this plan, if appropriate funding can be identified. Sentiment
was similar amongst the special purpose districts participating in this plan.
General Authority & Regulations
State of Washington law provides the legal authority for local governments to implement regulatory
measures. The basis for much of this authority is the local government power designed to protect
public health, safety and welfare. This authority enables local government to enact and enforce
ordinances, and to define and abate nuisances. Hazard mitigation is a form of protecting public health,
safety, and welfare, and falls under the general regulatory powers of local government. This also
extends to building codes and inspections, land use, acquisition, and floodplain development
regulation.
The participating school districts and special purpose districts do not have any general authority of
regulation as their operational scope and functional purposes are defined. Additionally, they lack the
power to create laws and regulations. However, in certain instances such as with the fire districts, they
are charged with enforcing and monitoring municipal laws and regulations.
Building Codes & Inspection
Building codes and inspections provide local governments with the means to maintain county
structures that are resilient to natural hazards. Douglas County and each of the participating
municipality has adopted the 2015 International Building and Fire Prevention Code per requirements
from the State of Washington. These codes prescribe minimum standards for building construction,
which ensures that new buildings and structures are built to standards that are seismically sound, fire
resistant and developed within flood-proofing measures. These codes also require appropriate hazard
code updating and compliance when certain thresholds are met for remodel and renovation of existing
buildings. These codes also authorize local governments to carry out building inspections to ensure
local structures adhere to the minimum state building standards.
Municipal officials have the primary role of enforcement of the International Building Code structural
regulations. Fire districts also take part in the inspection process for fire and general public safety
inspections. They enforce the appropriate codes both at the plan approval stage and the site
inspection stage. Douglas County and its participating jurisdictions are committed to the high
standards of building provided through the respective codes, and requires that the same codes and
the same enforcement procedures apply during routine permitting procedures as well as following a
disaster.
Land Use Planning
Through land use regulatory powers granted by the state, local governments can control the location,
density, type and timing of land use and development in the community. Provisions of the land use
plans are implemented through regulatory tools that include zoning and subdivision ordinances, and
taxation. Each of the plan’s participating municipalities has an adopted comprehensive plan. The FCCD
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can assist in land use planning as it pertains to their mission of conservation, but all participation is
voluntary. They have no legal means of enforcing or monitoring the implementation of these activities.
Zoning
Within its land use planning authority, each participating local government is authorized to divide the
planning area into zones. For each type of zone (as defined in a written code and by zoning maps) the
local government may classify, designate, regulate, and restrict the use of buildings (land and
structures) to permit the most compatible use of land within the county consistent with the needs of
residential, commercial and industrial developments, and the promotion of the public health, safety,
welfare and general prosperity of the county and its residents.
Taxation & Budgets
Taxation can be a powerful mitigation tool by providing local governments with a way to guide
development. Tax abatements may be used to encourage landowners and developers to integrate
mitigation measures into the process of building new developments and retrofitting existing properties
in the floodplain. These tools can be especially effective in encouraging the mitigation of existing
structures.
Additionally, school districts have the ability to levy revenue through referendums for specific projects
whether it is mitigation related or not. The FCCD can raise funding through contributions and
partnerships, but this number is a significantly low percentage of their mostly grant funded budgets.
The Douglas County PUD funds itself through what rates it charges to its customers or the power it sells
to neighboring PUDs and municipalities. It can on its own accord, raise rates to fund mitigation efforts.
The fire districts’ budgets come from the incorporated and unincorporated communities they service as
well as state and federal grants.
Floodplain Programs
Floodplain management is the operation of a community program of measures for reducing flood
damage. These measures take a variety of forms; and generally include zoning, subdivision, or building
requirements, and special-purpose floodplain ordinances. Each participating jurisdiction has codified
floodplain development regulations in place, although some participants may be granting special
construction permits. Additionally, the State of Washington has floodplain development regulations in
place to set forth minimum standards in the event a local community does not. All participating
municipalities are participants in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) with the exception of
Mansfield and Rock Island.
Douglas County and East Wenatchee employ their own floodplain managers. Their role is to enforce
NFIP, State of Washington, and other floodplain regulations within their municipal borders. In each
participating municipality, development in a floodplain is restricted. This restriction is enforced through
the building permit application process. When an individual or business applies for a construction
permit, its location within or outside of an identified floodplain is noted and reviewed. In the case of
Unincorporated Douglas County or East Wenatchee, these permits are reviewed by their
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floodplain mangers. If the applicant is within one of the communities that does not have their own
floodplain manager, they have the option to go through the review process via Douglas County’s
floodplain manager. In the event the proposed construction site is within an identified floodplain, the
construction must be located one foot above the established base flood elevation (BFE). This is then
verified by each municipality’s department in charge of ordinance and code compliance. This process
meets the minimum regulations set forth by the NFIP.
4.2 – Mitigation Goals
The mitigation goals for Douglas County and this plan’s participating jurisdictions were established
based upon results from the local and state risk assessments, stakeholder meetings, and input from an
extensive public survey. These goals represent Douglas County and the plan’s participants’ long-term
vision for the continued reduction of hazard risks and the enhancement of their mitigation capabilities.
Goal 1: Reduce the risk from natural hazard events utilizing community cooperation and an all-hazards
approach.
Goal 2: Pursue additional, complete, and accurate data in support of mitigation planning, disaster
preparedness, disaster response, and disaster recovery operations.
Goal 3: Integrate the hazard mitigation plan’s findings into the planning, and decision-making
processes for all current and future emergency management and preparedness related activities.
Goal 4: Minimize the risk to life and property from dam failures.
Goal 5: Minimize the risk to property from droughts.
Goal 6: Minimize the risk to life and property from earthquakes.
Goal 7: Minimize the risk to life and property from floods.
Goal 8: Minimize the risk to life and property from landslides.
Goal 9: Minimize the risk to life and property from severe storms.
Goal 10: Minimize the risk to life and property from tornadoes.
Goal 11: Minimize the risk to life and property from wildfires.
Goal 12: Minimize the risk to life and property from winter storms.
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4.3 – Mitigation Projects
This plan identifies a comprehensive range of 25 possible and unique mitigation projects and 3
possible and unique mitigation actions. The selected set carefully takes an all-hazards approach to
mitigation while simultaneously addressing each of the individual seven profiled hazards.
The projects and actions were selected based upon their potential to reduce the risk to life and
property with an emphasis on new and existing infrastructure, ease of implementation, community and
agency support, consistency with local jurisdictions’ plans and capabilities, available funding,
vulnerability, and total risk. For further information on evaluation criteria, please see Section 4.4. The
full list of mitigation projects, their descriptions, and prioritization per jurisdiction and stakeholder can
be found in Appendix F and Appendix G.
Some projects and actions mitigate risk and vulnerability to multiple hazards. Some of these projects
and actions list participating jurisdictions that are only at risk from one or a few of the mitigation
hazards. For example, the project: “Backup Generators” mitigates against multiple hazards. All
participating jurisdictions are interested in this project, but some will not be using it to mitigate against
riverine flooding. Instead they will be using it to mitigate against severe storms and winter storms.
Table 4.1 – Mitigation Projects Summary
Project/Action Jurisdictions
Backup Generators All Municipal Government, Eastmont SD, Fire Districts
Bionets Douglas County, FCCD, Rock Island, PUD
Bury Utility Lines, Pipes, and Tanks All Municipal Governments, Eastmont SD, PUD
Debris & Natural Fuels Reduction All Municipal Government, Eastmont SD, FCCD, Fire Districts, PUD
Defensible Spaces & Buffer Zones All Municipal Government, Eastmont SD, FCCD, Fire Districts, PUD
Earthquake Assessment & Retrofit All Municipal Government, Eastmont SD, Fire Districts
Elevate Structures All Municipal Governments, Eastmont SD
FEMA Code 361 Safe Rooms All Municipal Governments, Eastmont SD
Floodproofing All Municipal Governments, Eastmont SD
Insulation & Energy Efficiency All Municipal Governments, Eastmont SD
Interior Furnishing Hazard Reduction All Municipal Government, Eastmont SD, Fire Districts
Looped Grid Power Systems All Municipal Governments, Eastmont SD, PUD
Low Flow Utilities All Municipal Governments, FCCD
Rainwater Retention Basins All Municipal Governments, FCCD
Raise Transportation Infrastructure All Municipal Governments
Relocate or Buyout Vulnerable Structures All Municipal Governments, Eastmont SD
Slope Reinforcement & Modification Douglas County, FCCD, Rock Island, PUD
Snow Fences All Municipal Governments, Eastmont SD, PUD
Storm Water Drainage Upgrade All Municipal Governments
Storm Water Pump Stations All Municipal Governments
Storm Siren Network Expansion All Municipal Governments
Structural Integrity Monitoring Instruments All Municipal Governments, Eastmont SD, Fire Districts
Transportation Status & Routing Systems All Municipal Governments
Water Line Insulation All Municipal Governments, Eastmont SD
Wildfire Structural Retrofit All Municipal Governments, Eastmont SD, Fire Districts
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Table 4.2 – Mitigation Actions Summary
Project/Action Jurisdictions
Dam Failure Evacuation Planning All Municipal Government, Eastmont SD, Fire Districts, PUD
Public Awareness & Education All Municipal Government, Eastmont SD, FCCD, Fire Districts, PUD
Train SKYWARN Storm Spotters FCCD, Fire Districts, PUD
Mitigation Project Updates
Douglas County’s prior approved mitigation plan (2010) contained suggested projects and actions that
are no longer considered qualified mitigation projects or actions, rather, they classify as response,
recovery, preparedness, or mere basic emergency management functions. Examples of these items
include the development of basic emergency plans, risk assessments that are already part of mitigation
planning, and basic municipal functions. If a project or action that was included in Douglas County’s
prior plan is not listed below or listed as “carried forward” in Appendix F, it has been deleted. The
table below lists the mitigation projects that have been completed or initiated since the development
of their last hazard mitigation plan.
Table 4.3 – Mitigation Project Updates
Mitigation Project Jurisdictions Status Notes
Public Awareness & Education All Municipalities Carried Forward
Rainwater Retention Basins All Municipalities Completed Sand Canyon Environmental Project
Storm Siren Network Expansion All Municipalities Carried Forward
Storm Water Drainage Upgrade All Municipalities Carried Forward
Storm Water Drainage Upgrade All Municipalities Completed Sand Canyon Environmental Project
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4.4 – Project Evaluation, Implementation, & Administration
Situational changes will likely occur throughout the 5-year life cycle of a mitigation plan. This can
happen due to any number of factors such as public influence, local and grant funding allotments,
changing demographics, other developmental changes, and numerous more. These factors and many
others have great influence over how activities and projects will need to be evaluated for feasibility and
demand. Therefore, a flexible methodology will serve Douglas County and the plan participants best
when determining, what, when, and where to engage an activity or project.
Project Evaluation
Douglas County and this plan’s participants will utilize the STAPLE+E method of assessing mitigation
actions, projects, and alternatives. Upon deciding to move forth with a mitigation project, according to
decision-making process of the participating jurisdiction, the decision-making body will use the form
on the following page. The evaluation will be conducted according the definitions in the table below:
Table 4.4 – STAPLE+E
Category Concept of Analysis
Social
Mitigation actions are acceptable to the community if they do not adversely affect a
particular segment of the population, do not cause relocation of lower income people, and if
they are compatible with the communities’ social and cultural values.
Technical Mitigation actions are technically most effective if they provide long -term reduction of losses
and have minimal secondary adverse impacts.
Administrative Mitigation actions are easier to implement if the jurisdiction has the necessary staffing and
funding.
Political
Mitigation actions can truly be successful if all stakeholders have been offered an
opportunity to participate in the planning process and if there is public support for the
action.
Legal It is critical that the jurisdiction or implementing agency have the legal authority to
implement and enforce a mitigation action.
Economic
Budget constraints can significantly deter the implementation of mitigation actions. Hence, it
is important to evaluate whether an action is cost-effective, as determined by a cost-benefit
review, and possible to fund.
Environmental
Sustainable mitigation actions that do not have an adverse effect on the environment, that
comply with Federal, State, and local environmental regulations, and that are consistent with
the community’s environmental goals, have mitigation benefits while being environmentally
sound.
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1.) Fill in the name of the mitigation action or project followed by two other viable alternatives
which address the same hazards.
2.) For each consideration, indicate a plus ( + ) for favorable or negative ( - ) for less favorable. If the
consideration does not apply, leave it blank.
3.) Compare the total number of pluses and negatives to the alternative actions. Some
considerations may carry more weight than others, so a simple tally does not necessarily
indicate a more viable or feasible action or project.
Table 4.5 – STAPLE+E Sample Form
Criteria Considerations Action/Project Alternative 1 Alternative 2
Social Community Acceptance
Effect on Segment of the Population
Technical
Technical Feasibility
Long-Term Solution
Secondary Impacts
Administrative
Staffing
Funding Allocated
Maintenance/Operations
Political
Political Support
Local Champion
Public Support
Legal
State Authority
Existing Local Authority
Political Legal Challenge
Economic
Benefit of Action
Cost of Action
Contributes to Economic Goals
Environmental
Effect on Land or Water
Effect on Endangered Species
Effect on HAZMAT Waste Sites
Consistent with Environmental Goals
Consistent with Federal Laws
Total =
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Project Implementation
Each municipal government participating in this plan has their own decision-making bodies that are
free to implement the mitigation strategies found in this plan as they see fit. Each decision-making
body will choose municipal departments to head up implementation efforts appropriate for that
municipal department’s area of responsibility.
The activity and project evaluation methodology described in this section serves as an aid for them to
enhance their decision-making. It is highly suggested that the county coordinates with the other
municipal governments as well as the non-municipal plan participants to work towards an organized
and concentrated effort when implementing activities and projects. That is, it would better serve their
implementation effectiveness to work as a whole community when deciding how to allocate staff and
funding resources when implementing mitigation activities and projects.
As plan participants, the FCCD, fire protection districts, public utility district, and school districts wi ll be
in complete sole control of what, when, and where to implement mitigation activities or projects. Each
has their own decision-making bodies that are free to implement as they see fit. The activity and
project evaluation methodology provide earlier in this section acts as an aid for them to best apply the
prescribed mitigation strategy found in this plan.
Project Administration
Douglas County will be self-administering each project through its own government departments. The
department chosen to administer a project will vary depending on the characteristics of each activity or
project where as public works would be better suited for some projects while county records and risk
management would be better suited for others. For each of the participating municipalities, they have
the option and flexibility to administer their own activities and projects if they so choose. However, for
the purpose of efficiency and governmental scale, activities and projects will default to be administered
by Douglas County Risk Manager.
The FCCD, fire protection districts, public utility district, and school districts will administer activities
and projects inhouse with individuals designated administrative responsibility on an ad-hoc, per project
basis. Individual will be designated on a case-by-case basis as seen most fitting by the organization
according to the specific characteristics of the project or activity as oversight and administration duties
can vary wildly among these organizations.
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4.5 – Planning Integration
Mitigation doesn’t end at plan approval. Plan approval is only the beginning. The successful
implementation of any number mitigation activities and projects requires the coordination and
collaboration of a number of local agencies, departments, and organizations. Each group has varying
decision-making processes and authorities governing their actions. This plan, once approved, must be
integrated into their decision-making processes as a tool for improving their respective resiliencies.
This plan is not only useful for implementing mitigation activities and projects, but is also critical in
making development plans and capital improvement projects. The risk assessment in this plan can
prevent unmanaged and dangerous development into identified hazard areas or other portions of the
planning area that decrease a community’s overall resiliency.
Although a few mitigation projects were completed in the planning area since the development of its
last mitigation plan (See Section 4.3), the municipal participants in the last plan did little to integrate
that plan into their planning initiatives. Even though each municipal participant has a comprehensive
plan, and these plans all reference mitigation related issues, they did not reference the plan
specifically. This is likely due to a few minor barriers, a few which are removed with the development of
this plan.
First and foremost, the scale at which municipal planning exists in a community the size of Douglas
County is a barrier in of itself. This is a limitation which is inherent in the planning area and cannot be
removed. However, the continued development of hazard mitigation plans is still critical for as these
communities grow in size, integration and more complex cross-function planning will become a
necessity. The existence of a hazard mitigation plan will allow for a more seamless integration as the
usefulness of cross-function planning grows along with the municipalities.
Secondly, the previously approved mitigation plan is dated 2010. Much of the 2010 plan was developed
using 2010 or previous methodologies, methodologies which are now outdated and weren’t as
conducive to cross-function planning or seamless planning integration. This plan’s risk assessment and
mitigation strategy was developed with a more universal approach in mind. The risk assessment and
provided is more detailed, incorporates enhanced GIS technologies, and a more actionable depiction
of risk. Additionally, the mitigation strategy was designed to be of greater use for cross-function
planning by building inherent flexibility into the strategy while maintaining, where necessary, a useful
level of specificity.
Lastly, the 2010 plan did not provide functional guidelines and suggestions by the 2010 plan or parts of
the 2010 plan could be integrated into local planning initiatives. It did highlight the important of
planning integration and cross-function planning, but did not provide specific suggestions to the
participating stakeholders.
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4.5 – Planning Integration
Emergency Management Planning
Any and all emergency management related planning will at a minimum cross reference this document
during its production. In some instances, this plan or portions of it will be fully integrated depending on
the circumstances and nature of the planning document.
Emergency Operations Plans
Douglas County’s next EOP update will reflect the most probable and dangerous hazard event
scenarios from the plan’s risk assessment. Additionally, the plan will be referenced in its entirety as an
appendix to the EOP. This revision is the responsibility of Douglas County for all of the jurisdictions
participating in this plan. Upon revision completion, all participating jurisdictions and appropriate
emergency services will be notified of the revisions and sent out new copies of the EOP.
State of Washington Emergency Management Division
WA EMD has a FEMA approved mitigation plan current as of October, 2018 and is updated every 5
years. The state’s mitigation plan is required by FEMA regulation to include a discussion and summary
of local hazard mitigation plans. The process of integrating this plan is already an established process
and is managed by WA EMD.
Capital Facilities Plans
Both Douglas County and East Wenatchee have capital facilities plans designed to review, analyze, and
combine utility and service provider’s capital facilities to establish a phasing plan to serve municipal
growth. Upon the next revision of both of these plans, this hazard mitigation plan will be consulted for
potential risk from the hazards addressed here.
Comprehensive Land Use Planning
All participating municipal governments maintain a comprehensive land use plan. These plans detail
building codes, ordinances, zoning, and other land use measures as they relate to hazard risk
reduction. Upon future updates of these plans, at a minimum, this mitigation plan will be considered
for serving as a base guide to updating and improving hazard risk reduction measures contained within
the comprehensive land use plans for each of the participating municipalities.
Democratic Governments & Boards
All the participating jurisdictions use some form of a democratic voting process. These organizations
rely on agenda proposals, deliberation and discussion, and voting to solidify their decision-making.
Other than the county and East Wenatchee, the other participating municipalities engage in capital
improvement, infrastructure, and other various projects on an ad hoc basis. For these stakeholders, this
plan should be integrated into agenda proposal’s designs and cross-referenced during deliberation
and discussion of proposed activities and projects. By using this plan’s risk assessment, development
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and capital improvement projects can be appropriately implemented taking into consideration a
community’s resiliency.
Foster Creek Conservation District Annual Work Plan
The FCCD published an annual work plan and within this plan it addresses wildfire prevention and
restoration as well as drought resiliency related work. Upon developing their next annual work plan, the
FCCD will reference this hazard mitigation plan and consider the strategies herein for the 5 years
following this plan’s approval.
School District Strategic Improvement Plan
The State of Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction offers framework for school
districts to develop a strategic improvement plan. This plan proposes that the Eastmont School District
enhance the framework provided by the State of Washington and integrate disaster related education
into this framework.
Shoreline Master Program (SMP)
The Shoreline Master Program is a State of Washington sponsored set of land use policies and
regulations designed to manage shoreline development. This program protects natural resources for
future generations, provides for public access to water and shores, and plans for water-dependent
uses. Douglas County’s SMP was most recently amended in 2015.
Special Purpose Districts (Fire Districts)
Douglas County’s fire districts are stakeholder participants of this plan. These are considered special
tax districts which are their own organizational entity, yet they must collaborate and work closely with
local government to maintain operational functionality. During times of district expansion, building
code enforcement and inspections, and other emergency management-related activities and projects;
these fire districts should use this plan’s risk assessment and mitigation strategies as a planning
reference document. By incorporating this document’s findings, the fire districts can better collaborate
with local government and make better hazard-informed decisions as they relate to their operations.
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Appendix B – Critical Facilities
Name Type Location Owner
Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington Assisted Living East Wenatchee Private
Amberwaves Adult Family Home Assisted Living Waterville Private
Bridgeport City Hall Local Government Bridgeport Bridgeport
Bridgeport Fire Station Fire Prevention Bridgeport Bridgeport
Bridgeport Water Treatment Facility Water Treatment Bridgeport Bridgeport
Cherry Lane Country Haven Assisted Living County Private
Chief Joseph Substation Utility County County
Coulee Dam City Hall Local Government Coulee Dam Coulee Dam
Coulee Dam Sewage Lagoon Water Treatment Coulee Dam Coulee Dam
Douglas County Commissioners Office Local Government Waterville County
Douglas County Hospital District Hospital Waterville Private
Douglas County Museum Education Waterville County
Douglas County Public Utility District Local Government East Wenatchee County
Douglas County Sewage Lagoons #1 Water Treatment County County
Douglas County Sewage Treatment Plant Water Treatment East Wenatchee County
Douglas County Sewer District Office Local Government East Wenatchee County
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement East Wenatchee County
Douglas-Okanogan Fire District 15 Station 40 Fire Prevention County Fire District 15
East Wenatchee City Hall Local Government East Wenatchee East Wenatchee
East Wenatchee Police Department Law Enforcement East Wenatchee East Wenatchee
Electrical Substation #1 Utility County County
Electrical Substation #2 Utility County County
Electrical Substation #3 Utility County County
Electrical Substation #4 Utility County County
Electrical Substation #5 Utility County County
Fire District 1 Main Station Fire Prevention Waterville Fire District 1
Fire District 2 - Pangborn Station 2 Fire Prevention County Fire District 2
Fire District 2 - Rock Island Station 3 Fire Prevention Rock Island Fire District 2
Fire District 2 Main Station Fire Prevention East Wenatchee Fire District 2
Fire District 4 Main Station Fire Prevention County Fire District 4
Fire District 5 Main Station Fire Prevention Mansfield Fire District 5
Grand Coulee Dam Power Switch Yard Utility County County
Mansfield Airport Airport Mansfield Mansfield
Mansfield City Hall Local Government Mansfield Mansfield
Mansfield Sewage Lagoons Water Treatment County Mansfield
Pangborn Memorial Airport Airport County Private
Prestige Senior Living Assisted Living East Wenatchee Private
ResCare HomeCare Assisted Living East Wenatchee Private
River View Airpark Airport County County
Rock Island City Clerk Office Local Government Rock Island Rock Island
Rock Island Substation Utility County Rock Island
Rocky Reach Sewage Lagoons Water Treatment County County
Rocky Reach Substation #1 Utility County County
Rocky Reach Substation #2 Utility County County
Senior Delight AFH Assisted Living County Private
Waterville Airport Airport Waterville Waterville
Waterville City Hall Local Government Waterville Waterville
Waterville Sewage Lagoons Water Treatment County Waterville
Waterville Substation Utility Waterville Waterville
Wenatchee Assisted Living Assisted Living East Wenatchee Private
*The data are from Douglas County
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Appendix C – Eastmont School District
Table C.1 – Eastmont School District Facilities
Facility Construction
Year
Contents Value Structural Value Total Value
Cascade Elementary
Building A 1968 $227,000 $1,572,200 $1,799,200
Building B 1968 $227,000 $1,572,200 $1,799,200
Building C 1968 $204,500 $1,368,000 $1,572,500
Building D 1968 $352,000 $1,337,400 $1,689,400
Building E 1993 $163,000 $1,556,600 $1,719,600
Building F 1992 $103,800 $1,931,900 $2,035,700
Portable Classroom 702/703 1999 $46,000 $194,300 $240,300
Portable Classroom 704 1999 $23,000 $97,200 $120,200
Portable Classroom 705 1999 $46,000 $194,300 $240,300
Total = $1,392,300 $9,824,100 $11,216,400
Clovis Point Intermediate 2005 $1,681,600 $18,922,000 $20,603,600
District Office 1978 $202,000 $1,150,200 $1,352,200
Eastmont Junior High 2003 $3,388,500 $33,754,700 $37,143,200
Eastmont Senior High
Baseball Clubhouse 2009 $10,200 $343,200 $353,400
Eastmont High 1980 $4,716,600 $54,091,000 $58,807,600
Greenhouse 1980 $4,000 $306,900 $310,900
Main Stadium 1980 $61,800 $1,092,900 $1,154,700
Total = $4,792,600 $55,834,000 $60,626,600
Ulysses S. Grant Elementary
Records Storage 1978 $3,000 $469,600 $472,600
Ulysses S. Grant Elementary 1953 $1,059,000 $11,848,900 $12,907,900
Total = $1,062,000 $12,318,500 $13,380,500
Kenroy Elementary
Classrooms 101-206 1983 $490,600 $2,976,400 $3,467,000
Classrooms 301-304 1958 $147,300 $893,800 $1,041,100
Kenroy Elementary 1958 $412,000 $4,180,400 $4,592,400
Portable Classroom 305/306 1999 $46,000 $196,400 $242,400
Portable Classroom 307 1999 $23,000 $97,200 $120,200
Portable Classroom 308 1999 $23,000 $97,200 $120,200
Portable Classroom 309 1999 $46,000 $194,300 $240,300
Total = $1,187,900 $8,635,700 $9,823,600
Maintenance & Transportation
Bus Barn 1988 $2,157,300 $218,600 $2,375,900
Maintenance Shop 1988 $1,230,400 $261,400 $1,491,800
Maintenance Warehouse 1988 $451,000 $138,800 $589,800
Portable Office 1999 $198,400 $46,000 $244,400
Portable Storage 1990 $198,400 $28,700 $227,100
Total = $4,235,500 $693,500 $10,689,300
Robert E Lee Elementary
Portable Classroom P1 1999 $23,000 $97,200 $120,200
Portable Classroom P2 1999 $23,000 $97,200 $120,200
Portable Classroom P3/P4 1999 $46,000 $194,300 $240,300
Portable Classroom P5 1999 $23,000 $97,200 $120,200
Portable Classroom P6 1999 $23,000 $97,200 $120,200
Robert E Lee Elementary 1956 $584,400 $6,081,200 $6,665,600
Total = $722,400 $6,664,300 $7,386,700
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Rock Island Elementary 1937 $890,300 $9,799,000 $10,689,300
Sterling Intermediate School
Sterling Intermediate 1961 $1,794,300 $21,080,200 $22,874,500
Ag Farm Building 2001 $150,000 $32,200 $182,200
Portable Classroom P1 1999 $17,300 $97,200 $114,500
Portable Classroom P2/P3 1999 $34,500 $194,300 $228,800
Portable Classroom P4/P5 1999 $34,500 $194,300 $228,800
Portable Classroom P6/P8 1999 $34,500 $194,300 $228,800
Portable Classroom P7 1999 $17,300 $97,200 $114,500
Portable Classroom P9 1999 $17,300 $97,200 $114,500
Portable Classroom P10 1999 $17,300 $97,200 $114,500
Portable Classroom P11 1999 $17,300 $97,200 $114,500
Portable Classroom P12 1999 $17,300 $97,200 $114,500
Portable Classroom P13 1999 $17,300 $97,200 $114,500
Total = $2,168,900 $22,375,700 $24,544,600
Technology Services 1971 $203,600 $811,400 $1,015,000
Grant Total = $21,927,600 $180,783,100 $202,710,700
*The data are from the Eastmont School District
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Appendix D – NOAA/NWS Records
Table D.1 – Drought Records
Drought Week Drought Level (Planning Area Percentage)
D0 D1 D2 D3 D4
8/29/2000 0.88 0 0 0 0
9/5/2000 0.23 0 0 0 0
1/23/2001 100 0 0 0 0
1/30/2001 100 0 0 0 0
2/6/2001 100 0 0 0 0
2/13/2001 100 100 0 0 0
2/20/2001 100 100 0 0 0
2/27/2001 100 100 0 0 0
3/6/2001 100 100 0 0 0
3/13/2001 100 100 100 0 0
3/20/2001 100 100 100 0 0
3/27/2001 100 100 100 0 0
4/3/2001 100 100 100 0 0
4/10/2001 100 100 100 0 0
4/17/2001 100 100 100 0 0
4/24/2001 100 100 100 0 0
5/1/2001 100 100 100 0 0
5/8/2001 100 100 100 0 0
5/15/2001 100 100 100 0 0
5/22/2001 100 100 100 0 0
5/29/2001 100 100 100 0 0
6/5/2001 100 100 100 0 0
6/12/2001 100 100 100 0 0
6/19/2001 100 100 100 0 0
6/26/2001 100 100 100 0 0
7/3/2001 100 100 100 0 0
7/10/2001 100 100 100 0 0
7/17/2001 100 100 100 0 0
7/24/2001 100 100 100 0 0
7/31/2001 100 100 100 0 0
8/7/2001 100 100 100 0 0
8/14/2001 100 100 100 0 0
8/21/2001 100 100 100 0 0
8/28/2001 100 100 100 0 0
9/4/2001 100 100 100 0 0
9/11/2001 100 100 100 0 0
9/18/2001 100 100 100 0 0
9/25/2001 100 100 100 0 0
10/2/2001 100 100 100 0 0
10/9/2001 100 100 100 0 0
10/16/2001 100 100 100 0 0
10/23/2001 100 100 100 0 0
10/30/2001 100 100 100 0 0
11/6/2001 100 100 100 0 0
11/13/2001 100 100 100 0 0
11/20/2001 100 100 100 0 0
11/27/2001 100 100 100 0 0
12/4/2001 100 100 90.09 0 0
12/11/2001 100 100 90.09 0 0
12/18/2001 100 100 90.08 0 0
12/25/2001 100 100 90.09 0 0
1/1/2002 100 100 93.11 0 0
1/8/2002 100 0 0 0 0
1/15/2002 100 0 0 0 0
1/22/2002 100 0 0 0 0
1/29/2002 89.25 0 0 0 0
2/5/2002 82.83 0 0 0 0
8/13/2002 38.62 0 0 0 0
8/20/2002 45.51 0 0 0 0
8/27/2002 48.27 0 0 0 0
9/3/2002 43.69 0 0 0 0
9/10/2002 95.36 0 0 0 0
9/17/2002 100 0 0 0 0
9/24/2002 100 0 0 0 0
10/1/2002 100 0 0 0 0
10/8/2002 100 0 0 0 0
10/15/2002 100 0 0 0 0
10/22/2002 100 0 0 0 0
10/29/2002 100 0 0 0 0
11/5/2002 100 2 0 0 0
11/12/2002 100 7.57 0 0 0
11/19/2002 100 17.77 0 0 0
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11/26/2002 100 15.87 0 0 0
12/3/2002 100 4.61 0 0 0
12/10/2002 100 3.43 0 0 0
12/17/2002 100 7.13 0 0 0
12/24/2002 100 13.48 0 0 0
12/31/2002 100 0 0 0 0
1/7/2003 96.57 0 0 0 0
1/14/2003 88.89 0 0 0 0
1/21/2003 94.29 0 0 0 0
1/28/2003 97.65 0 0 0 0
2/4/2003 100 0 0 0 0
2/11/2003 100 0 0 0 0
2/18/2003 100 0 0 0 0
2/25/2003 100 0 0 0 0
3/4/2003 100 0 0 0 0
3/11/2003 100 0 0 0 0
7/1/2003 100 0 0 0 0
7/8/2003 100 0 0 0 0
7/15/2003 100 0 0 0 0
7/22/2003 100 0 0 0 0
7/29/2003 100 100 0 0 0
8/5/2003 100 100 0 0 0
8/12/2003 100 100 0 0 0
8/19/2003 100 100 0 0 0
8/26/2003 100 100 0 0 0
9/2/2003 100 100 0 0 0
9/9/2003 100 100 0 0 0
9/16/2003 100 100 0 0 0
9/23/2003 100 100 0 0 0
9/30/2003 100 100 0 0 0
10/7/2003 100 100 0.62 0 0
10/14/2003 100 100 0 0 0
10/21/2003 100 97.21 0 0 0
10/28/2003 100 92.54 0 0 0
11/4/2003 100 98.44 0 0 0
11/11/2003 100 93.36 0 0 0
11/18/2003 100 95.54 0 0 0
11/25/2003 92.13 38.06 0 0 0
12/2/2003 94.56 33.81 0.01 0 0
12/9/2003 80.93 23.42 0 0 0
12/16/2003 68.35 35.6 0 0 0
12/23/2003 64.91 26.07 0 0 0
12/30/2003 73.93 32.78 0 0 0
1/6/2004 83.4 31.06 0 0 0
1/13/2004 99.11 1.68 0 0 0
1/20/2004 88.44 0 0 0 0
1/27/2004 82.65 0 0 0 0
2/3/2004 82.65 0 0 0 0
2/10/2004 82.65 0 0 0 0
2/17/2004 82.65 0 0 0 0
2/24/2004 82.65 0 0 0 0
3/2/2004 81.82 0 0 0 0
3/9/2004 81.82 0 0 0 0
3/16/2004 81.82 0 0 0 0
3/23/2004 81.82 0 0 0 0
3/30/2004 81.82 0 0 0 0
4/6/2004 79.6 0 0 0 0
4/13/2004 79.6 0 0 0 0
4/20/2004 79.6 0 0 0 0
4/27/2004 79.6 0 0 0 0
5/4/2004 79.6 0 0 0 0
5/11/2004 77.67 0 0 0 0
5/18/2004 77.67 0 0 0 0
5/25/2004 77.67 0 0 0 0
6/1/2004 64.38 1.19 0 0 0
6/8/2004 88.27 0.77 0 0 0
6/15/2004 88.27 0.77 0 0 0
6/22/2004 86.21 1.24 0 0 0
6/29/2004 100 11.65 0 0 0
7/6/2004 100 90.38 0 0 0
7/13/2004 100 90.38 0 0 0
7/20/2004 100 92.17 0 0 0
7/27/2004 100 90.38 0 0 0
8/3/2004 100 90.38 0 0 0
8/10/2004 100 89.64 0 0 0
8/17/2004 100 89.64 0 0 0
8/24/2004 100 89.64 0 0 0
8/31/2004 88.44 0 0 0 0
9/7/2004 84.89 0 0 0 0
9/14/2004 78.39 0 0 0 0
9/21/2004 79.26 0 0 0 0
9/28/2004 77.79 0 0 0 0
10/5/2004 77.79 0 0 0 0
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10/12/2004 77.79 0 0 0 0
10/19/2004 77.79 0 0 0 0
10/26/2004 77.79 0 0 0 0
11/2/2004 77.52 0 0 0 0
11/9/2004 77.52 0 0 0 0
11/16/2004 77.52 0 0 0 0
11/23/2004 100 0 0 0 0
11/30/2004 100 0 0 0 0
12/7/2004 100 0 0 0 0
12/14/2004 93.87 0 0 0 0
12/21/2004 96.87 0 0 0 0
12/28/2004 98.1 0 0 0 0
1/4/2005 98.1 0 0 0 0
1/11/2005 100 0 0 0 0
1/18/2005 100 0 0 0 0
1/25/2005 100 0 0 0 0
2/1/2005 100 100 0 0 0
2/8/2005 100 100 0 0 0
2/15/2005 100 100 0 0 0
2/22/2005 100 100 4.34 0 0
3/1/2005 100 100 4.34 0 0
3/8/2005 100 100 81.07 0 0
3/15/2005 100 100 81.07 0 0
3/22/2005 100 100 81.07 0 0
3/29/2005 100 100 81.07 0 0
4/5/2005 100 100 100 0 0
4/12/2005 100 100 100 0 0
4/19/2005 100 100 100 2.63 0
4/26/2005 100 100 100 2.63 0
5/3/2005 100 100 100 2.63 0
5/10/2005 100 100 100 2.63 0
5/17/2005 100 100 97.46 0 0
5/24/2005 100 100 97.46 0 0
5/31/2005 100 100 97.46 0 0
6/7/2005 100 100 98.29 0 0
6/14/2005 100 100 98.29 0 0
6/21/2005 100 100 100 0 0
6/28/2005 100 100 100 0 0
7/5/2005 100 100 100 0 0
7/12/2005 100 100 99.97 0 0
7/19/2005 100 100 99.97 0 0
7/26/2005 100 100 99.97 0 0
8/2/2005 100 100 99.97 0 0
8/9/2005 100 100 99.97 0 0
8/16/2005 100 100 99.97 0 0
8/23/2005 100 100 99.97 0 0
8/30/2005 100 100 99.97 0 0
9/6/2005 100 100 99.97 0 0
9/13/2005 100 100 99.97 0 0
9/20/2005 100 100 99.97 18.52 0
9/27/2005 100 100 99.97 18.52 0
10/4/2005 100 100 99.97 4.72 0
10/11/2005 100 100 99.97 4.72 0
10/18/2005 100 100 99.97 0 0
10/25/2005 100 100 99.97 0 0
11/1/2005 100 100 99.97 0 0
11/8/2005 100 100 99.97 0 0
11/15/2005 100 100 99.95 0 0
11/22/2005 100 100 99.95 0 0
11/29/2005 100 100 99.95 0 0
12/6/2005 100 100 82.86 0 0
12/13/2005 100 100 82.86 0 0
12/20/2005 100 100 82.86 0 0
12/27/2005 100 100 78.52 0 0
1/3/2006 100 98.6 0 0 0
1/10/2006 100 0 0 0 0
8/29/2006 100 0 0 0 0
9/5/2006 100 0 0 0 0
9/12/2006 100 0 0 0 0
9/19/2006 100 0 0 0 0
9/26/2006 100 0 0 0 0
10/3/2006 100 0 0 0 0
10/10/2006 100 0 0 0 0
10/17/2006 100 0 0 0 0
10/24/2006 100 0 0 0 0
10/31/2006 100 0 0 0 0
7/10/2007 100 0 0 0 0
7/17/2007 100 0 0 0 0
7/24/2007 88.75 0 0 0 0
7/31/2007 88.75 0 0 0 0
8/7/2007 88.75 0 0 0 0
8/14/2007 88.75 0 0 0 0
8/21/2007 88.75 0 0 0 0
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8/28/2007 87.34 0 0 0 0
9/4/2007 87.34 0 0 0 0
9/11/2007 87.34 0 0 0 0
9/18/2007 100 0 0 0 0
9/25/2007 100 0 0 0 0
10/2/2007 100 0 0 0 0
10/9/2007 100 0 0 0 0
10/16/2007 100 0 0 0 0
10/23/2007 67.48 0 0 0 0
10/30/2007 67.48 0 0 0 0
11/6/2007 67.48 0 0 0 0
11/13/2007 67.48 0 0 0 0
11/20/2007 67.48 0 0 0 0
11/27/2007 67.48 0 0 0 0
6/3/2008 100 0 0 0 0
6/10/2008 100 0 0 0 0
6/17/2008 100 0 0 0 0
6/24/2008 100 0 0 0 0
7/1/2008 100 0 0 0 0
7/8/2008 100 0 0 0 0
7/15/2008 100 23.89 0 0 0
7/22/2008 100 23.89 0 0 0
7/29/2008 100 23.89 0 0 0
8/5/2008 100 23.89 0 0 0
8/12/2008 99.93 23.89 0 0 0
8/19/2008 99.84 23.89 0 0 0
8/26/2008 99.84 23.89 0 0 0
9/2/2008 99.96 23.87 0 0 0
9/9/2008 99.96 23.87 0 0 0
9/16/2008 99.93 23.87 0 0 0
9/23/2008 99.93 23.87 0 0 0
9/30/2008 99.93 23.87 0 0 0
10/7/2008 99.93 23.87 0 0 0
10/14/2008 99.78 23.87 0 0 0
10/21/2008 99.36 31.85 0 0 0
10/28/2008 100 30.02 0 0 0
11/4/2008 100 30.02 0 0 0
11/11/2008 100 0 0 0 0
11/18/2008 100 0 0 0 0
11/25/2008 100 0 0 0 0
12/2/2008 100 0 0 0 0
12/9/2008 100 0 0 0 0
12/16/2008 100 0 0 0 0
12/23/2008 100 0 0 0 0
12/30/2008 100 0 0 0 0
1/6/2009 100 0 0 0 0
1/13/2009 100 0 0 0 0
1/20/2009 98.06 0 0 0 0
1/27/2009 98.96 0 0 0 0
2/3/2009 99.15 0 0 0 0
2/10/2009 99.15 0 0 0 0
2/17/2009 100 0 0 0 0
2/24/2009 100 0 0 0 0
3/3/2009 100 0 0 0 0
3/10/2009 100 65.25 0 0 0
3/17/2009 100 65.25 0 0 0
3/24/2009 100 65.25 0 0 0
3/31/2009 100 65.25 0 0 0
4/7/2009 100 65.25 0 0 0
4/14/2009 100 65.25 0 0 0
4/21/2009 100 65.25 0 0 0
4/28/2009 100 65.25 0 0 0
5/5/2009 100 65.25 0 0 0
5/12/2009 100 65.25 0 0 0
5/19/2009 100 65.25 0 0 0
5/26/2009 100 65.25 0 0 0
6/2/2009 100 65.25 0 0 0
6/9/2009 100 65.25 0 0 0
6/16/2009 100 80.74 0 0 0
6/23/2009 100 80.74 0 0 0
6/30/2009 100 80.74 0 0 0
7/7/2009 100 100 0 0 0
7/14/2009 100 100 0 0 0
7/21/2009 100 100 0 0 0
7/28/2009 100 100 0 0 0
8/4/2009 100 100 94.33 0 0
8/11/2009 100 100 94.33 0 0
8/18/2009 100 100 94.35 0 0
8/25/2009 100 100 94.35 0 0
9/1/2009 100 100 94.35 0 0
9/8/2009 100 100 94.35 0 0
9/15/2009 100 100 94.35 0 0
9/22/2009 100 100 94.35 0 0
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9/29/2009 100 100 94.35 0 0
10/6/2009 100 100 94.35 0 0
10/13/2009 100 100 94.35 0 0
10/20/2009 100 100 91.45 0 0
10/27/2009 100 100 91.45 0 0
11/3/2009 100 100 91.45 0 0
11/10/2009 100 100 91.45 0 0
11/17/2009 100 100 91.45 0 0
11/24/2009 100 100 91.45 0 0
12/1/2009 100 100 91.45 0 0
12/8/2009 100 100 91.45 0 0
12/15/2009 100 100 91.45 0 0
12/22/2009 100 100 91.45 0 0
12/29/2009 100 100 91.45 0 0
1/5/2010 100 100 91.45 0 0
1/12/2010 100 100 91.45 0 0
1/19/2010 100 100 91.44 0 0
1/26/2010 100 100 91.44 0 0
2/2/2010 100 100 92.44 0 0
2/9/2010 100 100 92.44 0 0
2/16/2010 100 100 92.44 0 0
2/23/2010 100 100 92.44 0 0
3/2/2010 100 99.85 78.15 0 0
3/9/2010 100 75.3 0 0 0
3/16/2010 100 75.3 0 0 0
3/23/2010 100 48.89 0 0 0
3/30/2010 100 48.89 0 0 0
4/6/2010 100 48.89 0 0 0
4/13/2010 100 48.89 0 0 0
4/20/2010 100 48.89 0 0 0
4/27/2010 100 48.89 0 0 0
5/4/2010 100 48.89 0 0 0
5/11/2010 100 48.89 0 0 0
5/18/2010 100 48.89 0 0 0
5/25/2010 100 48.89 0 0 0
6/1/2010 100 0 0 0 0
3/1/2011 31.52 0 0 0 0
3/8/2011 31.52 0 0 0 0
3/15/2011 31.52 0 0 0 0
11/29/2011 0.55 0 0 0 0
12/6/2011 1.68 0 0 0 0
12/13/2011 1.68 0 0 0 0
12/20/2011 1.68 0 0 0 0
12/27/2011 79.28 0 0 0 0
1/3/2012 99.85 0 0 0 0
1/10/2012 99.85 65.4 0 0 0
1/17/2012 99.85 65.4 0 0 0
1/24/2012 99.85 62.83 0 0 0
1/31/2012 99.85 62.83 0 0 0
2/7/2012 99.85 62.83 0 0 0
2/14/2012 99.85 62.83 0 0 0
2/21/2012 99.85 62.83 0 0 0
2/28/2012 99.85 62.83 0 0 0
3/6/2012 99.85 62.83 0 0 0
3/13/2012 99.85 62.83 0 0 0
3/20/2012 97.39 11.83 0 0 0
3/27/2012 97.16 11.83 0 0 0
4/3/2012 97.16 11.83 0 0 0
4/10/2012 97.16 11.83 0 0 0
4/17/2012 97.16 11.83 0 0 0
4/24/2012 97.16 11.83 0 0 0
5/1/2012 97.16 11.83 0 0 0
5/8/2012 96.93 7.64 0 0 0
5/15/2012 96.93 7.64 0 0 0
5/22/2012 96.93 7.64 0 0 0
5/29/2012 96.93 7.64 0 0 0
6/5/2012 96.93 7.64 0 0 0
6/12/2012 99.33 7.64 0 0 0
6/19/2012 99.33 7.64 0 0 0
6/26/2012 99.33 7.64 0 0 0
7/3/2012 99.33 7.63 0 0 0
7/10/2012 99.33 7.63 0 0 0
7/17/2012 8.1 0 0 0 0
7/24/2012 8.1 0 0 0 0
7/31/2012 8.1 0 0 0 0
8/7/2012 8.1 0 0 0 0
8/14/2012 8.1 0 0 0 0
8/21/2012 8.1 0 0 0 0
8/28/2012 8.1 0 0 0 0
9/4/2012 8.1 0 0 0 0
9/11/2012 8.1 0 0 0 0
7/16/2013 23.85 0 0 0 0
7/23/2013 23.85 0 0 0 0
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7/30/2013 23.85 0 0 0 0
8/6/2013 23.85 0 0 0 0
8/13/2013 23.85 0 0 0 0
12/3/2013 74.19 0 0 0 0
12/10/2013 74.19 0 0 0 0
12/17/2013 100 0 0 0 0
12/24/2013 100 0 0 0 0
12/31/2013 100 0 0 0 0
1/7/2014 100 11.19 0 0 0
1/14/2014 100 100 0 0 0
1/21/2014 100 100 0 0 0
1/28/2014 100 100 0 0 0
2/4/2014 100 100 0 0 0
2/11/2014 100 100 49.31 0 0
2/18/2014 100 100 49.31 0 0
2/25/2014 100 100 49.31 0 0
3/4/2014 100 100 86.92 0 0
3/11/2014 100 100 86.92 0 0
3/18/2014 100 100 86.92 0 0
3/25/2014 100 100 79.17 0 0
4/1/2014 100 100 79.17 0 0
4/8/2014 100 100 79.17 0 0
4/15/2014 100 100 79.17 0 0
4/22/2014 100 100 79.17 0 0
4/29/2014 100 100 79.17 0 0
5/6/2014 100 100 79.17 0 0
5/13/2014 100 100 79.17 0 0
5/20/2014 100 100 79.17 0 0
5/27/2014 100 100 79.17 0 0
6/3/2014 100 100 79.17 0 0
6/10/2014 100 100 79.17 0 0
6/17/2014 100 100 79.17 0 0
6/24/2014 100 100 99.32 0 0
7/1/2014 100 100 99.32 0 0
7/8/2014 100 100 99.32 0 0
7/15/2014 100 100 99.32 0 0
7/22/2014 100 100 99.32 0 0
7/29/2014 100 100 99.32 0 0
8/5/2014 100 100 100 0 0
8/12/2014 100 100 100 0 0
8/19/2014 100 100 100 0 0
8/26/2014 100 100 100 0 0
9/2/2014 100 100 100 0 0
9/9/2014 100 100 100 0 0
9/16/2014 100 100 100 0 0
9/23/2014 100 100 100 0 0
9/30/2014 100 100 100 0 0
10/7/2014 100 100 100 0 0
10/14/2014 100 100 100 0 0
10/21/2014 100 100 100 0 0
10/28/2014 100 100 100 0 0
11/4/2014 100 100 88.76 0 0
11/11/2014 100 100 88.76 0 0
11/18/2014 100 100 88.76 0 0
11/25/2014 100 100 88.76 0 0
12/2/2014 100 100 89.02 0 0
12/9/2014 100 100 89.02 0 0
12/16/2014 100 100 75.3 0 0
12/23/2014 100 100 75.3 0 0
12/30/2014 100 100 75.3 0 0
1/6/2015 100 100 29.88 0 0
1/13/2015 100 74.62 0.83 0 0
1/20/2015 100 76.13 0.83 0 0
1/27/2015 100 5.88 0 0 0
2/3/2015 100 5.88 0 0 0
2/10/2015 100 0 0 0 0
2/17/2015 21.05 0 0 0 0
2/24/2015 21.05 0 0 0 0
3/3/2015 21.05 0 0 0 0
3/10/2015 21.05 0 0 0 0
3/17/2015 21.05 0 0 0 0
3/24/2015 21.81 0 0 0 0
3/31/2015 21.81 0 0 0 0
4/7/2015 21.81 0 0 0 0
4/14/2015 22.35 0 0 0 0
4/21/2015 22.35 0 0 0 0
4/28/2015 23.7 0 0 0 0
5/5/2015 23.7 5.14 0 0 0
5/12/2015 23.7 5.14 0 0 0
5/19/2015 23.7 5.14 0 0 0
5/26/2015 23.7 5.14 0 0 0
6/2/2015 23.7 5.14 0 0 0
6/9/2015 23.7 5.14 0 0 0
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6/16/2015 23.7 5.14 0 0 0
6/23/2015 100 23.7 0 0 0
6/30/2015 100 25.88 0 0 0
7/7/2015 100 100 25.93 0 0
7/14/2015 100 100 100 0 0
7/21/2015 100 100 100 0 0
7/28/2015 100 100 100 0.19 0
8/4/2015 100 100 100 0.19 0
8/11/2015 100 100 100 0.19 0
8/18/2015 100 100 100 29.38 0
8/25/2015 100 100 100 100 0
9/1/2015 100 100 100 100 0
9/8/2015 100 100 100 100 0
9/15/2015 100 100 100 100 0
9/22/2015 100 100 100 100 0
9/29/2015 100 100 100 100 0
10/6/2015 100 100 100 100 0
10/13/2015 100 100 100 100 0
10/20/2015 100 100 100 100 0
10/27/2015 100 100 100 100 0
11/3/2015 100 100 100 100 0
11/10/2015 100 100 100 100 0
11/17/2015 100 100 100 100 0
11/24/2015 100 100 100 100 0
12/1/2015 100 100 100 100 0
12/8/2015 100 100 100 69.24 0
12/15/2015 100 100 62.21 0 0
12/22/2015 100 77.08 15.7 0 0
12/29/2015 76.84 15.69 0 0 0
1/5/2016 76.84 15.69 0 0 0
1/12/2016 75.91 15.69 0 0 0
1/19/2016 75.91 15.69 0 0 0
1/26/2016 26.53 0 0 0 0
2/2/2016 26.53 0 0 0 0
2/9/2016 26.53 0 0 0 0
2/16/2016 26.53 0 0 0 0
6/7/2016 100 0 0 0 0
6/14/2016 100 0 0 0 0
6/21/2016 100 0 0 0 0
6/28/2016 100 0 0 0 0
7/5/2016 100 0 0 0 0
7/12/2016 100 0 0 0 0
7/19/2016 100 0 0 0 0
7/26/2016 100 0 0 0 0
8/2/2016 100 0 0 0 0
8/9/2016 100 0 0 0 0
8/16/2016 100 0 0 0 0
8/23/2016 100 0 0 0 0
8/30/2016 100 0 0 0 0
9/6/2016 100 0 0 0 0
9/13/2016 100 0 0 0 0
9/20/2016 100 0 0 0 0
9/27/2016 100 0 0 0 0
10/4/2016 100 0 0 0 0
10/11/2016 100 0 0 0 0
7/18/2017 22.61 0 0 0 0
7/25/2017 22.61 0 0 0 0
8/1/2017 99.56 0 0 0 0
8/8/2017 100 0 0 0 0
8/15/2017 100 0 0 0 0
8/22/2017 100 0 0 0 0
8/29/2017 100 0 0 0 0
9/5/2017 100 0 0 0 0
9/12/2017 100 30.54 0 0 0
9/19/2017 100 30.54 0 0 0
9/26/2017 100 30.54 0 0 0
10/3/2017 100 30.54 0 0 0
10/10/2017 100 30.54 0 0 0
10/17/2017 100 30.28 0 0 0
10/24/2017 100 30.62 0 0 0
10/31/2017 100 30.62 0 0 0
11/7/2017 100 28.06 0 0 0
11/14/2017 60.73 0 0 0 0
3/6/2018 0.66 0 0 0 0
3/13/2018 0.66 0 0 0 0
3/20/2018 0.66 0 0 0 0
7/17/2018 100 0 0 0 0
7/24/2018 100 0 0 0 0
7/31/2018 100 0 0 0 0
8/7/2018 100 0 0 0 0
8/14/2018 100 0 0 0 0
8/21/2018 100 0 0 0 0
8/28/2018 100 0 0 0 0
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9/4/2018 100 0 0 0 0
9/11/2018 100 0 0 0 0
9/18/2018 100 0 0 0 0
9/25/2018 100 0 0 0 0
10/2/2018 100 0 0 0 0
10/9/2018 100 0 0 0 0
10/16/2018 100 0 0 0 0
10/23/2018 100 0 0 0 0
10/30/2018 100 0 0 0 0
11/6/2018 100 0 0 0 0
11/13/2018 100 0 0 0 0
11/20/2018 100 0 0 0 0
11/27/2018 100 0 0 0 0
12/4/2018 100 0 0 0 0
12/11/2018 100 0 0 0 0
12/18/2018 100 0 0 0 0
12/25/2018 100 0 0 0 0
*The data are from the US Drought Monitor.
Table D.2 – Flash Flood Records
Location Event Date Injuries Deaths Property Damage
Waterville 7/31/2010 0 0 $40,000
Mc Carteney 9/5/2013 0 0 $20,000
Waterville 6/29/2015 0 0 0
Totals = 0 0 $60,000
*The data are from the NOAA NCDC Storm Events Database
Table D.3 – Hail Records
Location Event Date Size (Inches) Injuries Deaths Property Damage Crop Damage
East Wenatchee 5/19/2004 0.75 0 0 $0 $0
Mansfield 5/20/2004 1 0 0 $0 $0
Orondo 7/5/2006 1 0 0 $0 $5,920,000
Leahy 7/1/2008 1.5 0 0 $0 $0
Waterville Airport 7/31/2010 0.88 0 0 $0 $20,000
Lamoine 7/31/2010 0.88 0 0 $0 $20,000
St. Andrews 7/17/2013 1 0 0 $0 $0
Countywide 6/29/2015 0.88 0 0 $0 $0
Totals = 0 0 $0 $5,960,000
*The data are from the NOAA NCDC Storm Events Database.
Table D.4 – High Wind Records
Location Event
Date
Wind Speed
(MpH) Injuries Deaths Property
Damage
Northeast Mountains (Zone) 4/20/1997 62 0 0 $0
Ne Grant/X Ne Douglas/X Se Okanogan/Lincoln X Ne/Adams X Sw (Zone) 2/2/1999 - 0 0 $250,000
Douglas X Extreme W&N Parts/Nw Grant (Zone) 9/25/1999 - 0 0 $5,000
Ne Grant/X Ne Douglas/X Se Okanogan/Lincoln X Ne/Adams X Sw (Zone) 9/25/1999 - 0 0 $5,000
E Chelan/Extreme W Douglas (Zone) 9/25/1999 - 0 0 $5,000
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 1/9/2000 69 0 0 $0
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 1/9/2000 69 0 0 $0
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 1/9/2000 69 0 0 $0
Ne Grant/X Ne Douglas/X Se Okanogan/Lincoln X Ne/Adams X Sw (Zone) 12/16/2001 - 0 0 $15,000
E Chelan/Extreme W Douglas (Zone) 1/20/2002 53 0 0 $40,000
Douglas X Extreme W&N Parts/Nw Grant (Zone) 1/20/2002 76 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 4/22/2002 77 0 0 $5,000
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 4/22/2002 40 0 0 $3,000
Nc&S Okanogan X Extreme Se Part/Extreme N Douglas (Zone) 8/16/2002 77 0 0 $300,000
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 3/5/2003 58 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 9/11/2003 82 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 10/28/2003 52 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 10/28/2003 108 0 0 $0
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 10/28/2003 68 0 0 $0
E Chelan/Extreme W Douglas (Zone) 11/16/2003 69 0 0 $0
Ne Grant/X Ne Douglas/X Se Okanogan/Lincoln X Ne/Adams X Sw (Zone) 11/18/2003 69 0 0 $8,000
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 1/30/2004 58 0 0 $1,000
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 4/27/2004 81 0 0 $0
Douglas X Extreme W&N Parts/Nw Grant (Zone) 12/19/2004 69 0 0 $0
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E Chelan/Extreme W Douglas (Zone) 3/16/2005 69 0 0 $0
Nc&S Okanogan X Extreme Se Part/Extreme N Douglas (Zone) 8/28/2005 69 0 0 $15,000
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 12/14/2006 64 0 0 $0
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 12/14/2006 64 0 0 $196,000
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 12/14/2006 64 0 0 $2,000
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 12/14/2006 55 0 0 $1,000
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 1/7/2007 74 0 0 $10,000,000
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 1/7/2007 58 0 0 $1,000
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 1/7/2007 52 0 0 $1,000
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 11/12/2007 81 0 0 $5,000
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 7/10/2008 74 0 0 $112,000
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 1/6/2009 78 0 0 $64,000
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 10/3/2009 58 0 0 $5,000
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 5/3/2010 58 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 5/3/2010 58 0 0 $0
Wenatchee Area (Zone), Okanogan Valley (Zone) 5/3/2010 54 0 0 $11,000
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 11/15/2010 63 0 0 $3,000
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 11/15/2010 63 0 0 $3,000
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 11/22/2010 49 0 0 $1,000
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 2/21/2012 37 0 0 $3,000
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 2/22/2012 43 0 0 $5,000
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 11/2/2013 41 0 0 $1,000
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 1/11/2014 47 0 0 $1,000
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 8/21/2015 60 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 8/21/2015 58 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 11/17/2015 63 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 11/17/2015 59 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 11/17/2015 61 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 11/17/2015 68 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 12/9/2015 67 0 0 $0
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 1/27/2018 81 0 0 $200,000
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 1/27/2018 81 0 0 $200,000
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 1/27/2018 81 0 0 $200,000
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 2/8/2018 52 0 0 $10,000
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 10/2/2018 64 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 10/2/2018 70 0 0 $0
Totals = 0 0 $1,167,700
*The data are from the NOAA NCDC Storm Events Database.
Table D.5 – Riverine Flood Records
Location Event Date Injuries Deaths Property Damage
Countywide 5/21/1997 0 0 $0
Rock Island 2/7/2015 0 0 $0
East Wenatchee 3/9/2016 0 0 $2,000
Totals = 0 0 $2,000
*The data are from the NOAA NCDC Storm Events Database.
Table D.6 – Thunderstorm Records
Location Event Date Wind Speed
(MpH)
Injuries Deaths Property Damage Crop Damage
Waterville 8/26/1997 67 0 0 $0 $0
Douglas 8/26/1997 83 0 0 $0 $0
Waterville 7/3/2000 - 0 0 $0 $0
Columbia River 8/10/2013 60 0 0 $80,000 $100,000
Bridgeport 9/5/2013 47 0 0 $1,000 $0
Orondo 9/5/2013 58 0 2 $0 $0
East Wenatchee 5/30/2017 58 0 0 $0 $0
Bridgeport 6/25/2018 64 0 0 $0 $0
Totals = 2 0 $81,000 $100,000
*The data are from the NOAA NCDC Storm Events Database.
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Table D.7 – Tornado Records
Location Event Date Fujita Class Injuries Deaths Property Damage
County 7/4/1992 F0 0 0 $0
East Wenatchee 5/19/2004 F0 0 0 $0
Mold 7/22/2016 EF0 0 0 $0
Totals = 0 0 $0
*The data are from the NOAA NCDC Storm Events Database.
Table D.8 – Wildfire Records
Location Event
Date Cause Acres Injuries Deaths Property
Damage
Douglas X Extreme W&N Parts/Nw Grant (Zone) 6/16/2006 Lightning 500 0 0 $0
Nc&S Okanogan X Extreme Se Part/Extreme N Douglas (Zone) 8/22/2006 Lightning 1,567 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 7/7/2007 Unknown 4,428 0 0 $0
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 7/7/2007 Human 5,209 0 0 $500
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 7/9/2007 Human 3,156 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 7/13/2007 Unknown 500 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 7/14/2007 Lightning 15,540 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 8/18/2007 Unknown 1,200 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 8/30/2007 Human 10,500 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 9/1/2007 Unknown 3,492 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 7/1/2008 Lightning 2,625 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 7/1/2008 Lightning 1,000 0 0 $20,000
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 7/4/2008 Unknown 1,500 0 0 $0
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 7/8/2008 Unknown 15,023 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 7/10/2008 Unknown 1,420 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 7/31/2008 Unknown 2,614 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone), Waterville Plateau (Zone) 8/1/2008 Unknown 12,513 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 8/7/2008 Unknown 22,155 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 8/13/2008 Lightning 333 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 8/18/2008 Unknown 19,090 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 7/23/2009 Lightning 955 0 0 $0
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 7/28/2009 Lightning 768 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 8/11/2009 Unknown 10,000 0 0 $4,000
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 8/28/2009 Unknown 600 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 9/1/2009 Unknown 310 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 9/16/2009 Unknown 1,923 0 0 $0
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 7/4/2010 Human 2,470 0 0 $0
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 7/10/2010 Unknown 19,291 0 0 $0
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 7/28/2010 Lightning 2,065 0 0 $0
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 8/3/2010 Unknown 2,000 0 0 $0
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 8/3/2010 Lightning 1,000 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 8/26/2010 Unknown 600 0 0 $1,000
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 8/26/2010 Unknown 50 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 8/26/2010 Unknown 989 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 8/26/2010 Unknown 667 0 0 $0
Waterville Plateau (Zone), Wenatchee Area (Zone) 9/10/2010 Unknown 7,693 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 7/25/2011 Unknown 3,000 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 8/9/2011 Unknown 408 0 0 $1,000
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 8/12/2011 Human 600 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 8/21/2011 Human 1,100 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 8/29/2011 Human 1,910 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 9/18/2011 Unknown 497 0 0 $0
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 7/10/2012 Unknown 470 0 0 $0
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 7/12/2012 Unknown 1,291 0 0 $0
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 7/15/2012 Lightning 2,455 0 0 $1,000
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 8/1/2012 Human 12,000 0 0 $100,000
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 8/14/2012 Lightning 11,299 0 0 $100,000
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 8/19/2012 Lightning 825 0 0 $0
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 9/8/2012 Unknown 91,162 0 0 $600,000
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 9/9/2012 Unknown 18,000 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 10/2/2012 Unknown 5,000 0 0 $500,000
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 7/15/2013 Human 2,000 0 0 $261,000
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 7/27/2013 Human 2 0 $3,500,000
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 8/9/2013 Lightning 5,445 0 0 $0
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 6/8/2014 Unknown 0 0 $50,000
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Okanogan Valley (Zone) 7/14/2014 Lightning 269,186 0 0 $120,000,000
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 7/19/2014 Human 10,500 0 0 $20,000
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 6/28/2015 Unknown 2,950 4 0 $0
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 6/30/2015 Unknown 2,100 0 0 $0
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 7/1/2015 Unknown 2,424 0 0 $0
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 7/5/2015 Unknown 1,796 0 0 $0
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 7/10/2015 Lightning 22,337 0 0 $0
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 7/15/2015 Unknown 2,300 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 8/1/2015 Unknown 1,500 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 8/10/2015 Unknown 542 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 8/13/2015 Human 218,138 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone), Waterville Plateau (Zone) 8/14/2015 Lightning 133,707 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 6/8/2016 Human 1,358 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 8/21/2016 Human 4,983 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 9/11/2016 Human 5,237 0 0 $0
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 7/27/2018 Unknown 1,842 0 0 $1,800,000
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 8/11/2018 Unknown 74,835 0 0 $86,4000
Totals = 1,088,943 6 0 $127,822,500
*The data are from the NOAA NCDC Storm Events Database.
Table D.9 – Winter Storm Records
Location Event
Date
Storm
Type Injuries Deaths Property
Damage
Wenatchee Area (Zone), Waterville Plateau (Zone) 12/14/2000 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 1/15/2005 Ice Storm 0 0 $0
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 11/24/2005 Winter Mix 0 0 $250,000
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone), Wenatchee Area (Zone), Waterville Plateau (Zone) 12/1/2005 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 12/19/2005 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone), Waterville Plateau (Zone) 1/28/2006 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Nc&S Okanogan X Extreme Se Part/Extreme N Douglas (Zone) 1/31/2006 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 2/1/2006 Winter Mix 0 3 $0
Nc&S Okanogan X Extreme Se Part/Extreme N Douglas (Zone) 2/1/2006 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 1/1/2007 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 5/20/2007 Winter Mix 0 0 $11,000
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 12/1/2007 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 1/8/2008 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 1/30/2008 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 12/20/2008 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 11/19/2010 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone), Waterville Plateau (Zone) 11/22/2010 Blizzard 0 0 $0
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 11/22/2010 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 12/28/2010 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 1/7/2011 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 1/13/2011 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 12/20/2013 Winter Mix 0 0 $200,000
Wenatchee Area (Zone), Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 2/6/2014 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Waterville Plateau (Zone), Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 2/8/2014 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone), Waterville Plateau (Zone) 2/10/2014 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 2/15/2014 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 2/22/2014 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 11/21/2014 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 1/4/2015 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone), Upper Columbia Basin (Zone), Wenatchee Area (Zone) 1/15/2015 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone), Waterville Plateau (Zone) 1/17/2015 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone), Waterville Plateau (Zone), Wenatchee Area (Zone) 1/15/2016 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 1/1/2017 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 1/10/2017 Blizzard 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 1/10/2017 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone), Wenatchee Area (Zone), Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 1/17/2017 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Waterville Plateau (Zone), Upper Columbia Basin (Zone), Wenatchee Area (Zone) 1/17/2017 Ice Storm 0 0 $0
Waterville Plateau (Zone), Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 2/8/2017 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 2/8/2017 Ice Storm 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone), Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 1/16/2018 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Wenatchee Area (Zone), Waterville Plateau (Zone) 12/14/2000 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 1/15/2005 Ice Storm 0 0 $0
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 11/24/2005 Winter Mix 0 0 $250,000
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone), Wenatchee Area (Zone), Waterville Plateau (Zone) 12/1/2005 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone) 12/19/2005 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone), Waterville Plateau (Zone) 1/28/2006 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
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Nc&S Okanogan X Extreme Se Part/Extreme N Douglas (Zone) 1/31/2006 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 2/1/2006 Winter Mix 0 3 $0
Nc&S Okanogan X Extreme Se Part/Extreme N Douglas (Zone) 2/1/2006 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 1/1/2007 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 5/20/2007 Winter Mix 0 0 $11,000
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 12/1/2007 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 1/8/2008 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 1/30/2008 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 12/20/2008 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 11/19/2010 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone), Waterville Plateau (Zone) 11/22/2010 Blizzard 0 0 $0
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 11/22/2010 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 12/28/2010 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 1/7/2011 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 1/13/2011 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 12/20/2013 Winter Mix 0 0 $200,000
Wenatchee Area (Zone), Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 2/6/2014 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Waterville Plateau (Zone), Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 2/8/2014 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone), Waterville Plateau (Zone) 2/10/2014 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 2/15/2014 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 2/22/2014 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 11/21/2014 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Wenatchee Area (Zone) 1/4/2015 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone), Upper Columbia Basin (Zone), Wenatchee Area (Zone) 1/15/2015 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone), Waterville Plateau (Zone) 1/17/2015 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone), Waterville Plateau (Zone), Wenatchee Area (Zone) 1/15/2016 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 1/1/2017 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Waterville Plateau (Zone) 1/10/2017 Blizzard 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 1/10/2017 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone), Wenatchee Area (Zone), Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 1/17/2017 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Waterville Plateau (Zone), Upper Columbia Basin (Zone), Wenatchee Area (Zone) 1/17/2017 Ice Storm 0 0 $0
Waterville Plateau (Zone), Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 2/8/2017 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 2/8/2017 Ice Storm 0 0 $0
Okanogan Valley (Zone), Upper Columbia Basin (Zone) 1/16/2018 Winter Mix 0 0 $0
Totals = 3 0 $461,000
*The data are from the NOAA NCDC Storm Events Database.
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Appendix E – Georeferenced FIRMs
Map E.1 – FIRM Panel 5300360315A
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Map E.2 – FIRM Panel 5300360315A - 1
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Map E.3 – FIRM Panel 5300360315A - 2
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Map E.4 – FIRM Panel 5300360315A - 3
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Map E.5 – FIRM Panel 5300360320A
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Map E.6 – FIRM Panel 5300360320A - 1
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Map E.7 – FIRM Panel 5300360420A
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Map E.8 – FIRM Panel 5300360420A - 1
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Map E.9 – FIRM Panel 5300360535A
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Map E.10 – FIRM Panel 5300360535A - 1
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Map E.11 – FIRM Panel 5300360535A - 2
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Map E.12 – FIRM Panel 5300360535A - 3
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Map E.13 – FIRM Panel 5300360535A - 4
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Map E.14 – FIRM Panel 5300360535A - 5
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Map E.15 – FIRM Panel 5300360535A - 6
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Map E.16 – FIRM Panel 5300360545A
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Map E.17 – FIRM Panel 5300360555A
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Map E.18 – FIRM Panel 5300360555A - 1
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Map E.19 – FIRM Panel 5300360565A
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Map E.20 – FIRM Panel 5300360565A - 1
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Map E.21 – FIRM Panel 5300360565A - 2
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Map E.22 – FIRM Panel 5300360565A - 3
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Map E.23 – FIRM Panel 5300360565A - 4
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Map E.24 – FIRM Panel 5300360565A - 5
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Map E.25 – FIRM Panel 5300360570B
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Map E.26 – FIRM Panel 5300360570B - 1
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Map E.27 – FIRM Panel 5300360580B
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Map E.28 – FIRM Panel 5300360590B
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Map E.29 – FIRM Panel 5300360635B
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Map E.30 – FIRM Panel 5300370005B
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Map E.31 – FIRM Panel 5300370005B - 1
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Map E.32 – FIRM Panel 5300370005B - 2
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Map E.33 – FIRM Panel 5300380001C
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Map E.34 – FIRM Panel 5300380001C - 1
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Appendix F – Mitigation Actions & Projects
Backup Generators
Backup generators provide critical facilities with electricity in the event a community's electrical transmission grid is eit her
damaged by a disaster or overloaded by excessive use during an event.
Hazard/s Addressed Dam Failures, Earthquakes, Floods, Landslides, Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Wildfires, Winter
Storms
Effectiveness Medium
Timeframe 1 – 2 Years
Lead Organization Board of Commissioners, City Councils, Fire District Chiefs, School Board
Funding Sources HMGP, PDM, Local Budgets
Bionets
Bionets installed in strategic locations will prevent the erosion of slopes subject to surface wash. The containment
reinforcement of the exposed ground reduces the impact of heavy rain and mud.
Hazard/s Addressed Landslides
Effectiveness High
Timeframe 1 – 3 Years
Lead Organization Board of Commissioners, City Council, FCCD, PUD
Funding Sources HMGP, PDM, Local Budgets
Bury Utility Lines, Pipes, and Tanks
Transferring existing utilities lines, pipes, and chemical storage tanks from above ground to below ground will significantly
reduce the amount of property damage incurred from wind, ice, and snow related events.
Hazard/s Addressed Landslides, Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Wildfires, Winter Storms
Effectiveness Medium
Timeframe 1 – 5 Years
Lead Organization Board of Commissioners, City Councils, School Board, PUD
Funding Sources HMGP, PDM, Local Budgets
Dam Failure Evacuation Planning
Potentially affected plan partners will work with municipal governments and school boards to develop a comprehensive
and flexible evacuation plan to address a catastrophic failure of any of the high hazard dams in the planning area.
Hazard/s Addressed Dam Failures
Effectiveness Medium
Timeframe 1 – 2 Years
Lead Organization Board of Commissioners, City Councils, Fire District Chiefs, School Board, PUD
Funding Sources Local Budgets
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Debris & Natural Fuels Reduction
Reducing the amount of debris and natural fuels in a community will deprive wildfires of the material it requires to spread
and prevent high winds from launching deadly and damaging debris around during a severe storm or tornado. This project
will be implemented in high risk areas as identified in this plan’s WUI maps and well-known to burn areas as determined by
the participating jurisdictions and appropriate local agencies.
Hazard/s Addressed Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Wildfires
Effectiveness Medium
Timeframe 1 Year
Lead Organization Board of Commissioners, City Councils, FCCD, Fire District Chiefs, School Board, PUD
Funding Sources FP&S, HMGP, PDM, Local Budgets
Defensible Spaces & Buffer Zones
Creating defensible spaces and buffer zones void of vegetative fuel and covered with gravel or rock helps prevent the
spread of wildfire as well as creating an area in which local emergency response serviced can safely operate. This 2 -
pronged approach directly mitigates damage to property and protects lives, but also indirectly mitigates the threat to life
and property in the area at large. This project will be implemented in high risk areas as identified in this plan’s WUI maps
and well-known to burn areas as determined by the participating jurisdictions and appropriate local agencies.
Hazard/s Addressed Wildfires
Effectiveness Medium
Timeframe 1 Year
Lead Organization Board of Commissioners, City Councils, FCCD, Fire District Chiefs, School Board, PUD
Funding Sources FP&S, HMGP, PDM, Local Budgets
Earthquake Assessment & Retrofit
An earthquake vulnerability assessment will detail a jurisdiction's high-risk facilities, infrastructure, and make retrofit
recommendations. Using the assessment, a jurisdiction can retrofit their facilities and infrastructure there by reducing their
structural vulnerabilities to seismic events.
Hazard/s Addressed Earthquakes
Effectiveness High
Timeframe 1 – 5 Years
Lead Organization Board of Commissioners, City Councils, Fire District Chiefs, School Board
Funding Sources HMGP, PDM, Local Budgets
Elevate Structures
Structures located within identified flood zones can be elevated above base flood elevation or predicted other predicted
flood inundation levels.
Hazard/s Addressed Dam Failures, Floods
Effectiveness High
Timeframe 1 – 3 Years
Lead Organization Board of Commissioners, City Councils, School Board
Funding Sources FMA, HMGP, PDM, Local Budgets
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FEMA Code 361 Safe Rooms
FEMA Code 361 regulations ensure a structure is capable of withstanding wind speeds greater than 200 miles per hour.
Additionally, these anti-tornado regulations also ensure the structure is protected against hail, lightning, high and strong
winds. This project can be implemented as a retrofit of a current structure or the construction of a new facility. Any critical
facility is a potential target for this, but realistically location will be determined by which participating jurisdictions h ave the
want and resources to accomplish this project.
Hazard/s Addressed Severe Storms, Tornadoes
Effectiveness High
Timeframe 1 – 3 Years
Lead Organization Board of Commissioners, City Councils, School Board
Funding Sources HMGP, PDM, Local Budgets
Floodproofing
This technique is often used when relocation or buying out is not an option as is the case with a historic building or it wou ld
require astronomical funding that is not available. Floodproofing projects constitute any combination of structural and non -
structural additions, changes, or adjustments to structures which reduce or eliminate flood damage. Wet floodproofing
reduces property damage counteracting hydrostatic pressure on walls or other support structures by equalizing the
pressure between the interior and exterior of a structure.
Hazard/s Addressed Dam Failures, Floods
Effectiveness Medium
Timeframe 1 – 3 Years
Lead Organization Board of Commissioners, City Councils, School Board
Funding Sources FMA, HMGP, PDM, Local Budgets
Insulation & Energy Efficiency
Upgrading a facility's windows, windows frames, roofing, and insulation will allow it to better maintain a desired warm or
cool temperature during prolonged extreme heat or winter storms. Additionally, it decreases the energ y load necessary to
do so, decreasing the burden on the local energy grid.
Hazard/s Addressed Winter Storms
Effectiveness Low
Timeframe 1 – 3 Years
Lead Organization Board of Commissioners, City Councils, School Board
Funding Sources HMGP, PDM, Local Budgets
Interior Furnishing Hazard Reduction
Fastening, removing, or modifying interior furnishing prevent them from shaking, becoming unstable, or falling loose into
people and other objects during seismic events.
Hazard/s Addressed Earthquakes
Effectiveness Low
Timeframe 1 – 2 Years
Lead Organization Board of Commissioners, City Councils, Fire District Chiefs, School Board
Funding Sources HMGP, PDM, Local Budgets
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Looped Grid Power Systems
Linear power grids have single points of failure that are vulnerable to a number of hazards. Looped power grids operate in
parallel and are thus significantly more resistant to damage allowing the utilities to maintain power after an event.
Hazard/s Addressed Dam Failures, Earthquakes, Floods, Landslides, Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Wildfires, Winter
Storms
Effectiveness Medium
Timeframe 1 – 5 Years
Lead Organization Board of Commissioners, City Councils, School Board, PUD
Funding Sources HMGP, PDM, Local Budgets
Low Flow Utilities
To decrease water usage before, during, and after a drought, communities can install low water flow utilities throughout its
critical facilities and infrastructure. This will not only decrease water usage, but also decrease water demands. The planning
area should implement this project in conjunction with their school districts and critical facilities standard maintenance
cycles.
Hazard/s Addressed Droughts
Effectiveness Low
Timeframe 1 – 2 Years
Lead Organization Board of Commissioners, City Councils, FCCD
Funding Sources HMGP, PDM, Local Budgets
Public Awareness & Education
A campaign will inform and educate the public on hazard risks, allowing them to better protect their property through
preparation and their lives through appropriate evacuation and survival procedures.
Hazard/s Addressed Dam Failures, Droughts, Earthquakes, Floods, Landslides, Severe Storms, Tornadoes,
Wildfires, Winter Storms
Effectiveness Low
Timeframe 1 Year
Lead Organization Board of Commissioners, City Councils, FCCD, Fire District Chiefs, School Board, PUD
Funding Sources N/A
Rainwater Retention Basins
Rainwater retention basins are artificial basins built in strategic locations to protect against floods and droughts by
collecting and holding rainwater for an extended period of time. The participating jurisdictions should impl ement these
installations in areas where the water can be used during a drought, for agricultural or urban use, or in areas where poor
functioning, outdated, or old stormwater drainage systems are in place.
Hazard/s Addressed Droughts, Floods
Effectiveness Low
Timeframe 1 – 4 Years
Lead Organization Board of Commissioners, City Councils, FCCD, Fire District Chiefs, School Board
Funding Sources FMA, HMGP, PDM, Local Budgets
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Raise Transportation Infrastructure
To combat uncontrollable waters emanating from a dam or levee failure, flash flood, or riverine flood, transportation
infrastructure may be raised to allow its continued use in a disaster as well as a partial earthen berm to protect a
neighboring lower elevation area. Additionally, the increased elevation of road or railway bridges can prevent the buildup
of debris during incidents of high floodwaters and preventing further water buildup.
Hazard/s Addressed Dam Failures, Floods
Effectiveness High
Timeframe 1 – 5 Years
Lead Organization Board of Commissioners, City Councils
Funding Sources FMA, HMGP, PDM, Local Budgets
Relocate or Buyout Vulnerable Structures
Some structures may be able to be relocated from identified floodplains, landslides areas, high liquefaction soils, or dam
inundation zones. Removing them from identified hazard area will eliminate their risk.
Hazard/s Addressed Dam Failures, Earthquakes, Floods, Landslides
Effectiveness High
Timeframe 1 – 5 Years
Lead Organization Board of Commissioners, City Councils, School Board
Funding Sources FMA, HMGP, PDM, Local Budgets
SKYWARN Storm Spotter Training
The NWS’ SKYWARN Storm Spotter training program educates and delivers basic weather identification, spotting, and
reporting information to any concerned citizens. Educating citizens in this program helps increase specific awareness and
creates a skillset that helps the NWS create more accurate and timely warnings for tornadoes, severe storms, flash flooding,
and other severe weather.
Hazard/s Addressed Floods, Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Winter Storms
Effectiveness Low
Timeframe 1 – 2 Years
Lead Organization FCCD, Fire District Chiefs, PUD
Funding Sources Local Budgets
Slope Reinforcement & Modification
Identified hazard areas considered to be high risk will be the subject of slop modification measures. These measures will
vary depending on location specifics, but could include slop modification, earth removal, or retaining wall installation.
Hazard/s Addressed Landslides
Effectiveness High
Timeframe 1 – 5 Years
Lead Organization Board of Commissioners, City Councils, FCCD, PUD
Funding Sources HMGP, PDM, Local Budgets
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Snow Fences
Snow fences force drifting snow to accumulate in a desired place minimizing the amount of snowdrift on roads and railways.
Controlling snow accumulation decreases the danger to a jurisdiction's citizens traveling during and after a winter storm.
This project should be implemented along major transportation routes throughout the planning area.
Hazard/s Addressed Winter Storms
Effectiveness Low
Timeframe 1 – 2 Years
Lead Organization Board of Commissioners, City Councils, School Board, PUD
Funding Sources HMGP, PDM, Local Budgets
Storm Water Drainage System Upgrade
Significant flood damage in developed communities can be prevented by upgrading their storm water drainage system.
This mitigation measure will allow flood waters to drain quicker and prevent excess accumulation. This project should be
implemented in older drainage systems and any expanding areas throughout the planning area.
Hazard/s Addressed Floods
Effectiveness Medium
Timeframe 1 – 4 Years
Lead Organization Board of Commissioners, City Councils
Funding Sources FMA, HMGP, PDM, Local Budgets
Storm Water Pump Stations
Storm water pump stations help protect areas by pumping away large volumes of water therefore preventing or decreasing
the level of a flood. Pump stations can vary in size and design, allowing them to be tailored to the needs of a specific
floodplain, region, or site-specific facility.
Hazard/s Addressed Floods
Effectiveness Medium
Timeframe 1 – 4 Years
Lead Organization Board of Commissioners, City Councils
Funding Sources FMA, HMGP, PDM, Local Budgets
Storm Siren Network Expansion
The jurisdiction will continue to improve their alert, broadcast, and warning systems to give information and instructions in
the face of an impending hazard impact to prevent injury and property damage. These systems will allow citizens to better
protect themselves in the event of an impending or potentially impending hazard. Additionally, hazard or weather specific
information can be delivered to assist in achieving the previously stated goal.
Hazard/s Addressed Dam Failures, Floods, Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Wildfires, Winter Storms
Effectiveness Medium
Timeframe 1 – 4 Years
Lead Organization Board of Commissioners, City Councils
Funding Sources HMGP, PDM, Local Budgets
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Appendix F – Mitigation Projects
Structural Integrity Monitoring Instruments
Dam failure is often preventable, but due to the structural nature of their construction and limited inspection resources,
inspections happen too infrequently. Installing a series of seismic monitoring instruments at strategic locations along a dam
can detect small, often unnoticed or detected, shifts in the dam’s substructure that are the primary cause in premature
collapse or failure. These instruments serve not only as early warning devices, but as the means to ensu ring a dam’s
maintenance and repair schedule is kept.
Hazard/s Addressed Dam Failures
Effectiveness Medium
Timeframe 1 Year
Lead Organization Board of Commissioners, City Councils, School Board
Funding Sources HMGP, PDM, Local Budgets
Transportation Status & Routing System
Installing a transportation status and routing system will allow a community to effectively mitigate the effects of multiple
hazards on its travelling population. Using smart grid and intelligent transit control systems, a jurisdiction can effectively
route its transportation systems according to situational need whether it is to avoid severe weather, flooding, dam failure,
wildfires or any number of hazards. By having a better control of its transportation network, and thus the location of its
citizens, a community detour its citizens from entering into the harm of a hazard. This project should be a planning area
wide implementation of all major and heavily used transportation networks.
Hazard/s Addressed Dam Failure, Earthquakes, Floods, Landslides, Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Wildfires, Winter
Storms
Effectiveness Medium
Timeframe 1 – 5 Years
Lead Organization Board of Commissioners, City Councils
Funding Sources HMGP, PDM, Local Budgets
Water Line Insulation
Insulating a facility's water pipes helps prevent them from freezing and bursting due to sudden and prolonged low
temperatures during winter storms. The planning area should implement this project in conjunction with their school
districts and critical facilities standard maintenance cycles.
Hazard/s Addressed Winter Storms
Effectiveness Low
Timeframe 1 Year
Lead Organization Board of Commissioners, City Councils, School Board
Funding Sources HMGP, PDM, Local Budgets
Wildfire Structural Retrofit
Retrofitting structures with screened vent enclosures, double paned glass, and spark arrestors will reduce the chances of a
structure igniting from a wildfire as well as a wildfire's chance of spreading.
Hazard/s Addressed Wildfires
Effectiveness Medium
Timeframe 1 – 2 Years
Lead Organization Board of Commissioners, City Councils, Fire District Chiefs, School Board
Funding Sources FP&S, HMGP, PDM, Local Budgets
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Appendix G – Project Prioritization
Table G.1 – Action & Project Prioritization, Douglas County
Project/Action Dam
Failure Droughts Earthquakes Floods Landslides Severe
Storms Tornadoes Wildfires Winter
Storms
Backup Generators Low Medium Medium Low Medium Low High Low
Bionets Low
Bury Utility Lines, Pipes,
and Tanks Low Medium Low High Low
Dam Failure Evacuation
Planning Low
Debris & Natural Fuels
Reduction Medium Low High
Defensible Spaces &
Buffer Zones High
Earthquake Assessment &
Retrofit Medium
Elevate Structures Low Medium
FEMA Code 361 Safe
Rooms Medium Low
Floodproofing Low Medium
Insulation & Energy
Efficiency Low
Interior Furnishing Hazard
Reduction Medium
Looped Grid Power
Systems Low Medium Medium Low Medium Low High Low
Low Flow Utilities Medium
Public Awareness &
Education Low Medium Medium Medium Low Medium Low High Low
Rainwater Retention
Basins Medium Medium
Raise Transportation
Infrastructure Low Medium
Relocate or Buyout
Vulnerable Structures Low Medium Medium Low
SKYWARN Storm Spotter
Training Medium Medium Low Low
Slope Reinforcement &
Modification Low
Snow Fences Low
Storm Water Drainage
System Upgrade Medium
Storm Water Pump
Stations Medium
Storm Siren Network
Expansion Low Medium Medium Low High Low
Structural Integrity
Monitoring Instruments Low
Transportation Status &
Routing Systems Low Medium Medium Medium Medium Low High Low
Water Line Insulation Low
Wildfire Structural Retrofit High
= Hazard or Project Not Applicable to this Plan Participant
= Mitigation Project or Action Not Applicable to this Hazard
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Table G.2 – Action & Project Prioritization, Bridgeport
Project/Action Dam
Failure Droughts Earthquakes Floods Landslides Severe
Storms Tornadoes Wildfires Winter
Storms
Backup Generators Low Low Medium Medium Low High Low
Bionets
Bury Utility Lines, Pipes,
and Tanks Medium Low High Low
Dam Failure Evacuation
Planning Low
Debris & Natural Fuels
Reduction Medium Low High
Defensible Spaces &
Buffer Zones High
Earthquake Assessment &
Retrofit Low
Elevate Structures Low Medium
FEMA Code 361 Safe
Rooms Medium Low
Floodproofing Low Medium
Insulation & Energy
Efficiency Low
Interior Furnishing Hazard
Reduction Low
Looped Grid Power
Systems Low Low Medium Medium Low High Low
Low Flow Utilities Low
Public Awareness &
Education Low Low Low Medium Medium Low High Low
Rainwater Retention
Basins Low Medium
Raise Transportation
Infrastructure Low Medium
Relocate or Buyout
Vulnerable Structures Low Low Medium
SKYWARN Storm Spotter
Training Medium Medium Low Low
Slope Reinforcement &
Modification
Snow Fences Low
Storm Water Drainage
System Upgrade Medium
Storm Water Pump
Stations Medium
Storm Siren Network
Expansion Low Medium Medium Low High Low
Structural Integrity
Monitoring Instruments Low
Transportation Status &
Routing Systems Low Low Medium Medium Low High Low
Water Line Insulation Low
Wildfire Structural Retrofit High
= Hazard or Project Not Applicable to this Plan Participant
= Mitigation Project or Action Not Applicable to this Hazard
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Table G.3 – Action & Project Prioritization, Coulee Dam
Project/Action Dam
Failure Droughts Earthquakes Floods Landslides Severe
Storms Tornadoes Wildfires Winter
Storms
Backup Generators Low Low Low Medium Low High Low
Bionets
Bury Utility Lines, Pipes,
and Tanks Medium Low High Low
Dam Failure Evacuation
Planning Low
Debris & Natural Fuels
Reduction Medium Low High
Defensible Spaces &
Buffer Zones High
Earthquake Assessment &
Retrofit Low
Elevate Structures Low Low
FEMA Code 361 Safe
Rooms Medium Low
Floodproofing Low Low
Insulation & Energy
Efficiency Low
Interior Furnishing Hazard
Reduction Low
Looped Grid Power
Systems Low Low Low Medium Low High Low
Low Flow Utilities Low
Public Awareness &
Education Low Low Low Low Medium Low High Low
Rainwater Retention
Basins Low Low
Raise Transportation
Infrastructure Low Low
Relocate or Buyout
Vulnerable Structures Low Low Low
SKYWARN Storm Spotter
Training Low Medium Low Low
Slope Reinforcement &
Modification
Snow Fences Low
Storm Water Drainage
System Upgrade Low
Storm Water Pump
Stations Low
Storm Siren Network
Expansion Low Low Medium Low High Low
Structural Integrity
Monitoring Instruments Low
Transportation Status &
Routing Systems Low Low Low Medium Low High Low
Water Line Insulation Low
Wildfire Structural Retrofit High
= Hazard or Project Not Applicable to this Plan Participant
= Mitigation Project or Action Not Applicable to this Hazard
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Appendix G – Project Prioritization
Table G.4 – Action & Project Prioritization, East Wenatchee
Project/Action Dam
Failure Droughts Earthquakes Floods Landslides Severe
Storms Tornadoes Wildfires Winter
Storms
Backup Generators Low Low Medium Medium Low High Low
Bionets
Bury Utility Lines, Pipes,
and Tanks Medium Low High Low
Dam Failure Evacuation
Planning Low
Debris & Natural Fuels
Reduction Medium Low High
Defensible Spaces &
Buffer Zones High
Earthquake Assessment &
Retrofit Low
Elevate Structures Low Medium
FEMA Code 361 Safe
Rooms Medium Low
Floodproofing Low Medium
Insulation & Energy
Efficiency Low
Interior Furnishing Hazard
Reduction Low
Looped Grid Power
Systems Low Low Medium Medium Low High Low
Low Flow Utilities Low
Public Awareness &
Education Low Low Low Medium Medium Low High Low
Rainwater Retention
Basins Low Medium
Raise Transportation
Infrastructure Low Medium
Relocate or Buyout
Vulnerable Structures Low Low Medium
SKYWARN Storm Spotter
Training Medium Medium Low Low
Slope Reinforcement &
Modification
Snow Fences Low
Storm Water Drainage
System Upgrade Medium
Storm Water Pump
Stations Medium
Storm Siren Network
Expansion Low Medium Medium Low High Low
Structural Integrity
Monitoring Instruments Low
Transportation Status &
Routing Systems Low Low Medium Medium Low High Low
Water Line Insulation Low
Wildfire Structural Retrofit High
= Hazard or Project Not Applicable to this Plan Participant
= Mitigation Project or Action Not Applicable to this Hazard
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Table G.5 – Action & Project Prioritization, Mansfield
Project/Action Dam
Failure Droughts Earthquakes Floods Landslides Severe
Storms Tornadoes Wildfires Winter
Storms
Backup Generators Medium Low Medium Low High Low
Bionets
Bury Utility Lines, Pipes,
and Tanks Medium Low High Low
Dam Failure Evacuation
Planning
Debris & Natural Fuels
Reduction Medium Low High
Defensible Spaces &
Buffer Zones High
Earthquake Assessment &
Retrofit Medium
Elevate Structures Low
FEMA Code 361 Safe
Rooms Medium Low
Floodproofing Low
Insulation & Energy
Efficiency Low
Interior Furnishing Hazard
Reduction Medium
Looped Grid Power
Systems Medium Low Medium Low High Low
Low Flow Utilities Medium
Public Awareness &
Education Medium Medium Low Medium Low High Low
Rainwater Retention
Basins Medium Low
Raise Transportation
Infrastructure Low
Relocate or Buyout
Vulnerable Structures Medium Low
SKYWARN Storm Spotter
Training Low Medium Low Low
Slope Reinforcement &
Modification
Snow Fences Low
Storm Water Drainage
System Upgrade Low
Storm Water Pump
Stations Low
Storm Siren Network
Expansion Low Medium Low High Low
Structural Integrity
Monitoring Instruments
Transportation Status &
Routing Systems Medium Low Medium Low High Low
Water Line Insulation Low
Wildfire Structural Retrofit High
= Hazard or Project Not Applicable to this Plan Participant
= Mitigation Project or Action Not Applicable to this Hazard
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Table G.6 – Action & Project Prioritization, Rock Island
Project/Action Dam
Failure Droughts Earthquakes Floods Landslides Severe
Storms Tornadoes Wildfires Winter
Storms
Backup Generators Low Low Low Medium Low High Low
Bionets Low
Bury Utility Lines, Pipes,
and Tanks Low Medium Low High Low
Dam Failure Evacuation
Planning
Debris & Natural Fuels
Reduction Medium Low High
Defensible Spaces &
Buffer Zones High
Earthquake Assessment &
Retrofit Low
Elevate Structures Low
FEMA Code 361 Safe
Rooms Medium Low
Floodproofing Low
Insulation & Energy
Efficiency Low
Interior Furnishing Hazard
Reduction Low
Looped Grid Power
Systems Low Low Low Medium Low High Low
Low Flow Utilities Low
Public Awareness &
Education Low Low Low Low Medium Low High Low
Rainwater Retention
Basins Low Low
Raise Transportation
Infrastructure Low
Relocate or Buyout
Vulnerable Structures Low Low Low
SKYWARN Storm Spotter
Training Low Medium Low Low
Slope Reinforcement &
Modification Low
Snow Fences Low
Storm Water Drainage
System Upgrade Low
Storm Water Pump
Stations Low
Storm Siren Network
Expansion Low Medium Low High Low
Structural Integrity
Monitoring Instruments
Transportation Status &
Routing Systems Low Low Low Medium Low High Low
Water Line Insulation Low
Wildfire Structural Retrofit High
= Hazard or Project Not Applicable to this Plan Participant
= Mitigation Project or Action Not Applicable to this Hazard
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Appendix G – Project Prioritization
Table G.7 – Action & Project Prioritization, Waterville
Project/Action Dam
Failure Droughts Earthquakes Floods Landslides Severe
Storms Tornadoes Wildfires Winter
Storms
Backup Generators Medium Low Medium Low High Low
Bionets
Bury Utility Lines, Pipes,
and Tanks Medium Low High Low
Dam Failure Evacuation
Planning
Debris & Natural Fuels
Reduction Medium Low High
Defensible Spaces &
Buffer Zones High
Earthquake Assessment &
Retrofit Medium
Elevate Structures Low
FEMA Code 361 Safe
Rooms Medium Low
Floodproofing Low
Insulation & Energy
Efficiency Low
Interior Furnishing Hazard
Reduction Medium
Looped Grid Power
Systems Medium Low Medium Low High Low
Low Flow Utilities Medium
Public Awareness &
Education Medium Medium Low Medium Low High Low
Rainwater Retention
Basins Medium Low
Raise Transportation
Infrastructure Low
Relocate or Buyout
Vulnerable Structures Medium Low
SKYWARN Storm Spotter
Training Low Medium Low Low
Slope Reinforcement &
Modification
Snow Fences Low
Storm Water Drainage
System Upgrade Low
Storm Water Pump
Stations Low
Storm Siren Network
Expansion Low Medium Low High Low
Structural Integrity
Monitoring Instruments
Transportation Status &
Routing Systems Medium Low Medium Low High Low
Water Line Insulation Low
Wildfire Structural Retrofit High
= Hazard or Project Not Applicable to this Plan Participant
= Mitigation Project or Action Not Applicable to this Hazard
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Table G.8 – Action & Project Prioritization, Eastmont School District
Project/Action Dam
Failure Droughts Earthquakes Floods Landslides Severe
Storms Tornadoes Wildfires Winter
Storms
Backup Generators Low Low Low Medium Low High Low
Bionets
Bury Utility Lines, Pipes,
and Tanks Medium Low High Low
Dam Failure Evacuation
Planning Low
Debris & Natural Fuels
Reduction Medium Low High
Defensible Spaces &
Buffer Zones High
Earthquake Assessment &
Retrofit Low
Elevate Structures Low Low
FEMA Code 361 Safe
Rooms Medium Low
Floodproofing Low Low
Insulation & Energy
Efficiency Low
Interior Furnishing Hazard
Reduction Low
Looped Grid Power
Systems Low Low Low Medium Low High Low
Low Flow Utilities
Public Awareness &
Education Low Low Low Medium Low High Low
Rainwater Retention
Basins
Raise Transportation
Infrastructure
Relocate or Buyout
Vulnerable Structures Low Low Low
SKYWARN Storm Spotter
Training Low Medium Low Low
Slope Reinforcement &
Modification
Snow Fences Low
Storm Water Drainage
System Upgrade
Storm Water Pump
Stations
Storm Siren Network
Expansion
Structural Integrity
Monitoring Instruments Low
Transportation Status &
Routing Systems
Water Line Insulation Low
Wildfire Structural Retrofit High
= Hazard or Project Not Applicable to this Plan Participant
= Mitigation Project or Action Not Applicable to this Hazard
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Table G.9 – Action & Project Prioritization, Foster Creek Conservation District
Project/Action Dam
Failure Droughts Earthquakes Floods Landslides Severe
Storms Tornadoes Wildfires Winter
Storms
Backup Generators
Bionets Low
Bury Utility Lines, Pipes,
and Tanks
Dam Failure Evacuation
Planning
Debris & Natural Fuels
Reduction Medium Low High
Defensible Spaces &
Buffer Zones High
Earthquake Assessment &
Retrofit
Elevate Structures
FEMA Code 361 Safe
Rooms
Floodproofing
Insulation & Energy
Efficiency
Interior Furnishing Hazard
Reduction
Looped Grid Power
Systems
Low Flow Utilities Medium
Public Awareness &
Education Low Medium Low Medium Low Medium Low High Low
Rainwater Retention
Basins Medium Medium
Raise Transportation
Infrastructure
Relocate or Buyout
Vulnerable Structures
SKYWARN Storm Spotter
Training Medium Medium Low Low
Slope Reinforcement &
Modification Low
Snow Fences
Storm Water Drainage
System Upgrade
Storm Water Pump
Stations
Storm Siren Network
Expansion
Structural Integrity
Monitoring Instruments
Transportation Status &
Routing Systems
Water Line Insulation
Wildfire Structural Retrofit
= Hazard or Project Not Applicable to this Plan Participant
= Mitigation Project or Action Not Applicable to this Hazard
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Table G.10 – Action & Project Prioritization, Fire Protection Districts
Project/Action Dam
Failure Droughts Earthquakes Floods Landslides Severe
Storms Tornadoes Wildfires Winter
Storms
Backup Generators Low Medium Low High Low
Bionets
Bury Utility Lines, Pipes,
and Tanks
Dam Failure Evacuation
Planning Low
Debris & Natural Fuels
Reduction Low Low High
Defensible Spaces &
Buffer Zones High
Earthquake Assessment &
Retrofit Low
Elevate Structures
FEMA Code 361 Safe
Rooms
Floodproofing
Insulation & Energy
Efficiency
Interior Furnishing Hazard
Reduction Low
Looped Grid Power
Systems
Low Flow Utilities
Public Awareness &
Education Low Low Low Medium Low Low
Rainwater Retention
Basins
Raise Transportation
Infrastructure
Relocate or Buyout
Vulnerable Structures
SKYWARN Storm Spotter
Training Low Medium Low Low
Slope Reinforcement &
Modification
Snow Fences
Storm Water Drainage
System Upgrade
Storm Water Pump
Stations
Storm Siren Network
Expansion
Structural Integrity
Monitoring Instruments
Transportation Status &
Routing Systems
Water Line Insulation
Wildfire Structural Retrofit High
= Hazard or Project Not Applicable to this Plan Participant
= Mitigation Project or Action Not Applicable to this Hazard
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Table G.11 – Action & Project Prioritization, Douglas County Public Utility District
Project/Action Dam
Failure Droughts Earthquakes Floods Landslides Severe
Storms Tornadoes Wildfires Winter
Storms
Backup Generators
Bionets Low
Bury Utility Lines, Pipes,
and Tanks Low Medium Low Medium Low
Dam Failure Evacuation
Planning Low
Debris & Natural Fuels
Reduction Medium Low High
Defensible Spaces &
Buffer Zones High
Earthquake Assessment &
Retrofit
Elevate Structures
FEMA Code 361 Safe
Rooms
Floodproofing
Insulation & Energy
Efficiency
Interior Furnishing Hazard
Reduction
Looped Grid Power
Systems Low Low Low Low Medium Low High Low
Low Flow Utilities
Public Awareness &
Education Low Low Low Low Medium Low High Low
Rainwater Retention
Basins
Raise Transportation
Infrastructure
Relocate or Buyout
Vulnerable Structures
SKYWARN Storm Spotter
Training Low Medium Low Low
Slope Reinforcement &
Modification Low
Snow Fences Low
Storm Water Drainage
System Upgrade
Storm Water Pump
Stations
Storm Siren Network
Expansion
Structural Integrity
Monitoring Instruments
Transportation Status &
Routing Systems
Water Line Insulation
Wildfire Structural Retrofit
= Hazard or Project Not Applicable to this Plan Participant
= Mitigation Project or Action Not Applicable to this Hazard
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Appendix H – Plan Adoption Resolutions
<DOUGLAS COUNTY>
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<Bridgeport>
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Appendix H – Plan Adoption Resolutions
<Coulee Dam>
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Appendix H – Plan Adoption Resolutions
<East Wenatchee>
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<Mansfield>
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<Rock Island>
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<Waterville>
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<Eastmont School District>
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<Foster Creek Conservation District>
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Appendix H – Plan Adoption Resolutions
<PUD>
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Appendix I – FEMA Approval Letter
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From:Trautmann, Cara
Subject:Spectrum - ACC Network Launch
Date:Tuesday, April 14, 2020 4:49:50 PM
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This letter will serve as notice that on or around May 15, 2020, Charter Communications (“Charter”),
locally known as Spectrum, will launch ACC Network on NPP Tier 1 & Digital View tier of service on
channel 398 on the channel line-up serving your community.
To view a current Spectrum channel lineup visit www.spectrum.com/channels.
If you have any questions about this change, please feel free to contact me at 360.258.5108 or via
email at marian.jackson@charter.com.
Sincerely,
Marian Jackson | Director, Government Affairs | Work: 360-258-5108 | Cell: 360-600-4131
222 NE Park Plaza Drive, #231| Vancouver, WA 98684
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