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2010 Local Hazard Mitigation Strategy Bay County, Florida Including the municipalities of Callaway, Lynn Haven, Mexico Beach, Panama City, Panama City Beach, Parker and Springfield This document has been developed as required by the Sunshine Laws as described in the Florida Constitution Article I, 24 “All meetings of any collegial public body of the executive branch of state government or of any collegial public body of a county, municipality, school district, or special district, at which official acts are to be taken or at which public business of such body is to be transacted or discussed, shall be open and noticed to the public and meetings of the legislature shall be open and noticed as provided in Article III, Section 4(e), except with respect to meetings exempted pursuant to this section or specifically closed by this Constitution.” ---PAGE BREAK--- TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 Executive Summary Chart 1 – Top 5 Ranked Mitigation Projects Section 2 Introduction and Purpose of the LMS 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Goals and Objectives 2.3 Broad Based Goals & the Local LMS Planning Process 2.3(a) Identify Critical Facilities & Vulnerable Resources 2.3(b) Enhance Public Awareness & Understanding 2.3(c) Create a Decision Tool for Management 2.3(d) Promote Compliance with State & Federal Program Requirements 2.3(e) Enhance Local Policies for Hazard Mitigation Capability 2.3(f) Assure Inter-Jurisdictional Coordination of Mitigation Related Programming 2.3(g) Create Jurisdiction Specific Hazard Mitigation Plans 2.3(h) Provide a Flexible Approach to the Mitigation Planning Process 2.4 Specific Goals & Objectives 2.4(a) Develop, Implement & Maintain Effective Mitigation Programs 2.4(b) Initiate & Sustain Emergency Response Ops During/After Disaster 2.4(c) Continuity of Government Operations will not be disrupted by Disasters 2.4(d) Policies Will Support Hazard Mitigation Programming 2.4(e) Community Members Will Understand Hazards & Mitigation Techniques Section 3 LMS Team Organization and Operating Procedures 3.1 Purpose of the LMS Team 3.2 Membership 3.3 Organizational Structure Chart 2 - Current LMS Team Member Organizations 3.4 Multi Jurisdictional Planning Participation and Responsibilities 3.5 Methodology for Determining Project Ranking Chart 3 Mitigation Initiative Prioritization List 3.6 Secondary Planning Duties 3.7 Formal Actions by the LMS Team Subparagraphs A - D 3.8 Adoption and Amendments to the By Laws - page Chart 4 - LMS Team Members and Contact Information Section 4 Summary & Maps of Countywide Hazards/Vulnerabilities 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Hazard Identification & Risk Estimation Chart 5 - Level of Risk by Event 4.3 Specific Hazards Focus Areas - 4.4 Critical Facilities - 4.5 Land Use Trends and Potential Vulnerability ---PAGE BREAK--- Chart 6 – Clearance times per Category of Hurricane 4.6 The Vulnerability Assessment Process 4.7 Historical Data Records 4.8 Approach to Mapping Vulnerabilities & Future Probability Chart 7 - Vulnerability & Damage Descriptions 4.9 Specific Identified Vulnerabilities 4.9.A Flooding - 4.9.A.1 Introduction & Description of the Flooding Hazard 4.9.A.2 Causes of Flooding 4.9.A.2(a) Tropical Storm & Hurricane Storm Surge 4.9.A.2(b) Localized Rain Events 4.9.A.3 Probability Assessment & Damage Estimates from Flooding Map A - Bay County FEMA Flood Zones Map B - Bay County Surge Zones 4.9.B Projected High Winds 4.9.B.1 Tropical Storms & Hurricanes (Tropical Cyclones) 4.9.B.1(a) Terms & Definitions for Tropical Storms & Hurricanes 4.9.B.2 Tropical Storms & Cyclonic Winds 4.9.B.2(a) Description of Tropical Storm & Cyclonic Conditions 4.9.B.3 Tropical Storms & Hurricane High Winds Map C - Peak Wind Expectancy for Category 1 Storm Map D - Peak Wind Expectancy for Category 2 Storm Map E - Peak Wind Expectancy for Category 3 Storm Map F - Peak Wind Expectancy for Category 4 Storm Map G - Peak Wind Expectancy for Category 5 Storm 4.9.B.4 Wind-Borne Debris Region Map H - Wind Speed Lines 4.9.C Tornados 4.9.C.1 Tropical Storm & Hurricane Tornados 4.9.C.2 Tornado Facts 4.9.C.3 Fujita Scale Information Chart 8 - Fujita Scale Rankings 4.9.C.4 Historical Tornado Information Chart 9 - Bay County Tornado History Map I - Tornado Frequency Map 4.9.C.5 Tornado Probability Assessment 4.9.D Tsunamis 4.9.D.1 Introduction to the Tsunami Risk 4.9.D.2 Assessment of Risk 4.9.D.3 Tsunami Probability Assessment Map J - Tsunami Risk 4.9.E Wildfires ---PAGE BREAK--- 4.9.E.1 Introduction to the Wildfire Risk Chart 10 - 30 Year Wildfire History 4.9.E.2 Characteristics of the Threat 4.9.E.3 Exposure Risk Chart 11 - Potential Impact 4.9.E.4 Wildfire Mitigation 4.9.E.5 Probability Assessment Map K - Wildfire Risk Areas 4.9.F Sinkholes 4.9.F.1 Introduction to the Sinkhole Risk 4.9.F.2 Potential Impact of the Threat 4.9.F.3 Probability Assessment Map L - Sinkhole Potential Section 5 Repetitive Loss Properties & NFIP General Information 5.1 Repetitive Loss Property Information Chart 12 - Countywide Repetitive Loss Properties 5.2 NFIP Flood Insurance Data Chart 13 - Flood Insurance Policies Sold Chart 14 - Flood Insurance Claims 5.3 NFIP/CRS Participation 5.3(a) Broad Program Goal Statement Chart 15 - County and Municipal Status Levels 5.3(b) Current Priorities to Insure Continued NFIP Compliance Section 6 LMS Monitoring, Evaluation, & Update Procedures 6.1 Introduction - page 57 6.2 Procedures & Criteria for Monitoring & Evaluation 6.3 Updating Process for the Mitigation Initiative Prioritization List Chart 16 - Projects not Completed/Funded from 2004 Prioritization List 6.4 Incorporation of the LMS into Existing Plans & Documents Chart 17 - 2004-2009 Completed/Funded Mitigation Initiatives Section 7 Additional Data & Analysis - 7.1 Introduction to Risk Assessment/Land Use Charts 7.2 Population Assessment - page 63 Chart 18 - Incorporated General Population/Population by Fire District Chart 19 - Incorporated Population Overflow into Unincorporated Area Chart 20 - Unincorporated Area - Population by Fire District Section 7A Specific Data & Analysis: Unincorporated Bay County 7A.1 Introduction - General Info about Bay County 7A.2 Review of Existing Plans, Studies, Reports or Technical Information 7A.2(a) Bay County Comprehensive Plan & the LMS 7A.2(b) Engineering Department: Stormwater & Strategic Stormwater Plans ---PAGE BREAK--- 7A.2(c) Board Approved Stormwater Mitigation Projects in the CIP 7A.2(d) Builders Services Department Incorporation of LMS plans 7A.2(e) CRS Multi-Department Program supports LMS 7A.2(e)1 The Local Flood Hazard as Addressed Under CRS 7A.2(e)2 Hurricane History 7A.2(e)3 Flood Safety Protection Measures 7A.2(e)4 Flood Related Public Information Activities 7A.2(e)5 Outreach Strategy/Team Goals for Outreach Activities 7A.2(e)6 Project Monitoring and Evaluation 7A.2(e)7 Repetitive Loss Properties 7A.2(f) Bay County Floodplain Management Ordinance (updated 6/2009) 7A.3 Unincorporated General Location Repetitive Loss Map 7A.4 Land Use/Flood Area Maps for the Unincorporated Fire Districts Bayou George (map numbers 7A4.1 - 7A4.5) Callaway - East Bay (map numbers 7A4.6 - 7A4.10) Fountain Greenhills Maps (map numbers 7A4.11 - 7A4.15) Hiland Park Maps (map numbers 7A4.16 - 7A4.20) Northwest Side Maps (map numbers 7A4.21 - 7A4.25) Mexico Beach (map numbers 7A4.26 - 7A4.30) Sandhills Maps (map numbers 7A4.31 - 7A4.35) Southport Maps (map numbers 7A4.36 - 7A4.40) Springfield Maps (map numbers 7A4.41 - 7A4.45) Thomas Drive Maps (map numbers 7A4.46 - 7A4.50) West Bay/Woodville Maps (map numbers 7A4.51 - 7A4.55) West End Maps (map numbers 7A4.56 - 7A4.60) Youngstown - Bear Creek (map numbers 7A4.61 - 7A4.65) 7A.5 Bay County Resolution to Adopt the 2010 LMS Section 7B Jurisdiction Specific Data & Analysis: Callaway Callaway Location Map 7B 7B1 Introduction to the City of Callaway 7B2 Review of Existing Plans, Studies, Reports & Technical Information 7B2(a) Callaway Comprehensive Plan Incorporates LMS Goals 7B2(b) Callaway Land Development Regulations Incorporate LMS Goals 7B2(c) Chart 21 Callaway Engineering CIP for Stormwater Improvement 7B2(d) Callaway Floodplain Management Ordinance (updated 5/2009) 7B3 Callaway Repetitive Loss Map 7B3 7B4 Callaway CRS Participation 7B5 Callaway Land Use Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7B6 Callaway Coastal High Hazard Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7B7 Callaway Flood Zone Areas - Value of Parcels Subject to Flooding 7B8 Callaway Surge Zones - Value of Property in the Various Surge Zones 7B9 Callaway Resolution to Adopt the 2010 LMS ---PAGE BREAK--- Section 7C Jurisdiction Specific Data & Analysis: Lynn Haven Lynn Haven Location Map 7C 7C1 Introduction to the City of Lynn Haven 7C2 Review of Existing Plans, Studies, Reports & Technical Information 7C2(a) Lynn Haven Comprehensive Plan Incorporates LMS Goals 7C2(b) Chart 22 Lynn Haven CIP for Stormwater Improvement 7C2(c) Lynn Haven Floodplain Management Ordinance(updated 5/2009) 7C3 Lynn Haven Repetitive Loss Map 7C4 Lynn Haven CRS Participation 7C5 Lynn Haven Land Use Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7C6 Lynn Haven Coastal High Hazard Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7C7 Lynn Haven Flood Zone Areas - Value of Parcels Subject to Flooding 7C8 Lynn Haven Surge Zones - Value of Property in the Various Surge Zones 7C9 Lynn Haven Resolution to Adopt the 2010 LMS Section 7D Jurisdiction Specific Data & Analysis: Mexico Beach Mexico Beach Location Map 7D 7D1 Introduction to the City of Mexico Beach 7D2 Review of Existing Plans, Studies, Reports & Technical Information 7D2(a) Mexico Beach Comprehensive Plan Incorporates LMS Goals 7D2(b) Chart 23 Mexico Beach Engineering CIP for Stormwater Improvement 7D2(c) Mexico Bch Floodplain Management Ordinance(updated 7/2009) 7D3 Mexico Beach Repetitive Loss Map 7D4 Mexico Beach CRS Participation 7D5 Mexico Beach Land Use Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7D6 Mexico Beach Coastal High Hazard Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7D7 Mexico Beach Flood Zone Areas - Value of Parcels Subject to Flooding 7D8 Mexico Beach Surge Zones-Value of Property in the Various Surge Zones 7D9 Mexico Beach Resolution to Adopt the 2010 LMS Section 7E Jurisdiction Specific Data & Analysis: Panama City Panama City Location Map 7E 7E1 Introduction to the City of Panama City 7E2 Review of Existing Plans, Studies, Reports & Technical Information 7E2(a) Panama City Comprehensive Plan Incorporates LMS Goals 7E2(b) Panama City Stormwater Management Plan Element - p 7E2(c) Chart 24 Panama City CIP for Stormwater Improvement 7E2(d) Panama City Floodplain Management Ordinance(updated 5/2009) 7E3 Panama City Repetitive Loss Map 7E4 Panama City CRS Participation 7E5 Panama City(South) Land Use Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7E6 Panama City (South) Coastal High Hazard Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7E7 Panama City (South) Flood Zone Areas-Value of Parcels Subject to Flooding 7E8 Panama City (South) Surge Zones-Property Value in Various Surge Zones ---PAGE BREAK--- 7E9 Panama City (North) Land Use Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7E10 Panama City (North) Coastal High Hazard Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7E11 Panama City (North) Flood Zone Areas-Value of Parcels Subject to Flooding 7E12 Panama City (North) Surge Zones-Property Value in Various Surge Zones 7E13 Panama City Resolution to Adopt the 2010 LMS Section 7F Jurisdiction Specific Data & Analysis: Panama City Beach Panama City Beach Location Map 7F 7F1 Introduction to the City of Panama City Beach 7F2 Review of Existing Plans, Studies, Reports & Technical Information 7F2(a) Panama City Beach Comprehensive Plan Incorporates LMS Goals 7F2(b) Panama City Beach Code for Stormwater Control Standards 7F2(c) Panama City Beach CIP for Stormwater Improvement 7F2(d) Panama City Bch Floodplain Mgmt Ordinance(updated 6/2009) 7F3 Panama City Beach Repetitive Loss Map 7F4 Panama City Beach CRS Participation 7F5 Panama City Beach (East) Land Use Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7F6 Panama City Bch (East) Coastal High Hazard Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7F7 PC Beach (East) Flood Zone Areas - Value of Parcels Subject to Flooding 7F8 PC Beach (East) Surge Zones-Value of Property in Various Surge Zones 7F9 PC Beach (West) Land Use Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7F10 PC Beach (West) Coastal High Hazard Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7F11 PC Beach (West) Flood Zone Areas - Value of Parcels Subject to Flooding 7F12 PC BCH (West) Surge Zones-Property Value in the Various Surge Zones 7F13 PC Beach Resolution to Adopt the 2010 LMS Section 7G Jurisdiction Specific Data & Analysis: Parker Parker Location Map 7G 7G1 Introduction to the City of Parker 7G2 Review of Existing Plans, Studies, Reports & Technical Information 7G2(a) Parker Comprehensive Plan Incorporates LMS Goals 7G2(b) Parker Floodplain Management Ordinance (updated 5/2009) 7G3 Parker Repetitive Loss Map 7G4 Parker CRS Participation 7G5 Parker Land Use Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7G6 Parker Coastal High Hazard Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7G7 Parker Flood Zone Areas - Value of Parcels Subject to Flooding 7G8 Parker Surge Zones - Value of Property in the Various Surge Zones 7G9 Parker Resolution to Adopt the 2010 LMS Section 7H Jurisdiction Specific Data & Analysis: Springfield Springfield Location Map 7H 7H1 Introduction to the City of Springfield 7H2 Review of Existing Plans, Studies, Reports & Technical Information ---PAGE BREAK--- 7H2(a) Springfield Comprehensive Plan Incorporates LMS Goals pgs 7H2(b) Chart 25 Springfield CIP for Stormwater Improvement page 7H2(c) Springfield Floodplain Management Ordinance (updated 5/2009) 7H3 Springfield Repetitive Loss Map 7H4 Springfield CRS Participation 7H5 Springfield Land Use Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7H6 Springfield Flood Zone Areas - Value of Parcels Subject to Flooding 7H7 Springfield Surge Zones - Value of Property in the Various Surge Zones 7H8 Springfield Coastal High Hazard Map 7H9 Springfield Resolution to Adopt the 2010 LMS INDEX OF CHARTS Section 1 Executive Summary Chart 1 – Top 5 Ranked Mitigation Projects Section 3.3 Chart 2 - Current LMS Team Member Organizations Section 3.5 Chart 3 - Mitigation Initiative Prioritization List Section 3.8 Chart 4 - LMS Team Members and Contact Information Section 4.2 Chart 5 - Level of Risk by Event Section 4.5 Chart 6 – Clearance times per Category of Hurricane Section 4.8 Chart 7 - Vulnerability & Damage Descriptions Section 4.9 Chart 8 - Fujita Scale Rankings Section 4.9.C.4 Chart 9 - Bay County Tornado History Section 4.9.E.1 Chart 10 - 30 Year Wildfire History Section 4.9.E.3 Chart 11 - Potential Impact Section 5.1 Chart 12 - Countywide Repetitive Loss Properties Section 5.2 Chart 13 - Flood Insurance Policies Sold Section 5.2 Chart 14 - Flood Insurance Claims Section 5.3 Chart 15 - County and Municipal Status Levels Section 6.3 Chart 16 - Projects not Completed/Funded from 2004 Prioritization List Section 6.4 Chart 17 - 2004-2009 Completed/Funded Mitigation Initiatives Section 7.2 Chart 18 - Incorporated General Population/Population by Fire District Section 7.2 Chart 19 - Incorporated Population Overflow into Unincorporated Area Section 7.2 Chart 20 - Unincorporated Area - Population by Fire District Section 7B2(c) Chart 21 - Callaway Engineering CIP for Stormwater Improvement Section 7C2(b) Chart 22 - Lynn Haven CIP for Stormwater Improvement - Section 7D2(b) Chart 23 - Mexico Beach Engineering CIP for Stormwater Improvement Section 7E2(c) Chart 24 - Panama City CIP for Stormwater Improvement Section 7H2(b) Chart 25 - Springfield CIP for Stormwater Improvement ---PAGE BREAK--- INDEX OF MAPS 4.9.A.3 Map A - Bay County FEMA Flood Zones Map B - Bay County Surge Zones 4.9.B.3 Map C - Peak Wind Expectancy for Category 1 Storm Map D - Peak Wind Expectancy for Category 2 Storm Map E - Peak Wind Expectancy for Category 3 Storm Map F - Peak Wind Expectancy for Category 4 Storm Map G - Peak Wind Expectancy for Category 5 Storm 4.9.B.4 Map H - Wind Speed Lines 4.9.C.4 Map I - Tornado Frequency Map 4.9.D.3 Map J - Tsunami Risk 4.9.E.5 Map K - Wildfire Risk Areas 4.9.F Map L - Sinkhole Potential 7A.3 Unincorporated General Location Repetitive Loss Map 7A.4 Land Use/Flood Area Maps for the Unincorporated Fire Districts Bayou George (map numbers 7A4.1 - 7A4.5) Callaway - East Bay (map numbers 7A4.6 - 7A4.10) Fountain Greenhills Maps (map numbers 7A4.11 - 7A4.15) Hiland Park Maps (map numbers 7A4.16 - 7A4.20) Northwest Side Maps (map numbers 7A4.21 - 7A4.25) Mexico Beach Maps (map numbers 7A4.26 - 7A4.30) Sandhills Maps (map numbers 7A4.31 - 7A4.35) Southport Maps (map numbers 7A4.36 - 7A4.40) Springfield Maps (map numbers 7A4.41 - 7A4.45) Thomas Drive Maps (map numbers 7A4.46 - 7A4.50) West Bay/Woodville Maps (map numbers 7A4.51 - 7A4.55) West End Maps (map numbers 7A4.56 - 7A4.60) Youngstown - Bear Creek (map numbers 7A4.61 - 7A4.65) 7B Callaway Location Map 7B3 Callaway Repetitive Loss 7B5 Callaway Land Use Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7B6 Callaway Coastal High Hazard Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7B7 Callaway Flood Zone Areas - Value of Parcels Subject to Flooding 7B8 Callaway Surge Zones - Value of Property in the Various Surge Zones 7C Lynn Haven Location Map 7C3 Lynn Haven Repetitive Loss 7C5 Lynn Haven Land Use Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7C6 Lynn Haven Coastal High Hazard Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7C7 Lynn Haven Flood Zone Areas - Value of Parcels Subject to Flooding 7C8 Lynn Haven Surge Zones - Value of Property in the Various Surge Zones 7D Mexico Beach Location Map 7D3 Mexico Beach Repetitive Loss Map ---PAGE BREAK--- 7D5 Mexico Beach Land Use Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7D6 Mexico Beach Coastal High Hazard Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7D7 Mexico Beach Flood Zone Areas - Value of Parcels Subject to Flooding 7D8 Mexico Beach Surge Zones-Value of Property in the Various Surge Zones 7E Panama City Location Map 7E3 Panama City Repetitive Loss Map 7E5 Panama City(South) Land Use Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7E6 Panama City (South) Coastal High Hazard Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7E7 Panama City (South) Flood Zone Areas-Value of Parcels Subject to Flooding 7E8 Panama City (South) Surge Zones-Property Value in Various Surge Zones 7E9 Panama City (North) Land Use Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7E10 Panama City (North) Coastal High Hazard Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7E11 Panama City (North) Flood Zone Areas-Value of Parcels Subject to Flooding 7E12 Panama City (North) Surge Zones-Property Value in Various Surge Zones 7F Panama City Beach Location Map 7F3 Panama City Beach Repetitive Loss Map 7F5 Panama City Beach (East) Land Use Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7F6 Panama City Bch (East) Coastal High Hazard Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7F7 Panama City Beach (East) Flood Zone Areas - Value of Parcels Subject to Flooding 7F8 Panama City Beach (East) Surge Zones-Value of Property in Various Surge Zones 7F9 Panama City Beach (West) Land Use Map - Parcels, Acres, Value - 7F10 Panama City Beach (West) Coastal High Hazard Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7F11 Panama City Beach (West) Flood Zone Areas - Value of Parcels Subject to Flooding 7F12 Panama City Beach (West) Surge Zones-Property Value in the Various Surge Zones Section 7G Parker Location Map 7G3 Parker Repetitive Loss Map 7G5 Parker Land Use Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7G6 Parker Coastal High Hazard Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7G7 Parker Flood Zone Areas - Value of Parcels Subject to Flooding 7G8 Parker Surge Zones - Value of Property in the Various Surge Zones 7H Springfield Location Map 7H 7H3 Springfield Repetitive Loss Map 7H5 Springfield Land Use Map - Parcels, Acres, Value 7H6 Springfield Flood Zone Areas - Value of Parcels Subject to Flooding 7H7 Springfield Surge Zones - Value of Property in the Various Surge Zones Section 8 Appendices Appendix 1 - Record of Local Disasters Covering the Period 1851 - 2009 1A CD - Bay County Tropical 157 Year Storm History (1851 - 2007) 1B CD - Flood Event February 22, 2008 1C CD - Tornado Event October 8, 2008 Appendix 2 - LMS Team Meeting Documentation Appendix 3 - Critical Facilities Appendix 4 - LMS Project Characterization Form & Instructions for Use ---PAGE BREAK--- Appendix 5 - Documentation of Publication Proofs, Posting on Public Websites, Bulletin ……………………Boards, Letters Mailed, Public Display, and Other Notices Appendix 6 –Record of Plan Updates, Changes, Amendments, Corrections, Additions, Deletions, etc. for the planning period 2010-2015