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Kootenai County Hazard Mitigation Plan

Annual Progress Report Reporting Period: June 2016 to May 2017

Background: The All Hazard Mitigation Plan (AHMP) serves as the strategy document for Kootenai County's hazard mitigation program. This plan identifies the hazards affecting Kootenai County; analyzes risks and vulnerabilities, determines potential losses, and develops strategies to reduce impacts, with the ultimate goal of saving lives, reducing injuries, and decreasing financial losses. Mitigation measures range from public education and land use planning to specific construction actions that reduces hazard losses. The Kootenai County AHMP is revised every five years in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations.

Kootenai County, in conjunction with 33 partners, including representatives from Municipalities, Law Enforcement, Fire Districts, Emergency Medical Services, Highway Districts, Public Health, School Districts and the Citizens of Kootenai County, reviewed and updated the 2009 AHMP between August 2014 and June 2015. All partners adopted the 2015 plan. FEMA approved the 2015 plan August 10, 2015.

The 2015 revision to the 2009 AHMP improves scientific information on natural hazards and human-caused threats, updates disaster events, provides strategic direction to mitigate hazards, identifies potential funding resources, and guides decision makers in prioritizing assistance to local entities. By completing this process, the Partnership has maintained its compliance with the parameters of the Disaster Mitigation Act, and thus leveraged hazard mitigation grant funding opportunities afforded under the Robert T. Stafford Act. The plan can be viewed on-line at: http://oem.kcgov.us

Summary Overview of the plan’s progress The performance period for the AHMP became effective on August 10, 2015 with the final approval of the plan by FEMA Region X. The initial performance period for this plan will be 5 years, with an anticipated update to the plan to occur in 2020. This progress report will cover the second 1-year reporting period for the plan. The AHMP has targeted 299 hazard mitigation initiatives to be pursued by the Planning Partnership during the initial performance period of this plan update. As of the reporting period the following overall progress can be reported:

2016-2017 Report Data

150 out of 299 initiatives (50 %) reported on-going action towards completion.

38 out of 299 initiatives (13%) were reported as being complete as of this reporting period.

49 out of 299 initiatives (17 %) reported no action taken as of this reporting period. 51 out of 299 initiatives (17 %) did not report as of this reporting period.

10 initiatives were added in this update. 3 initiatives were removed in this update.

This report will include the following:

I. Natural Hazard Events that have occurred within the last year II. Changes in risk exposure within the planning area

III. Mitigation Success Stories IV. Update Community Wildfire Protection Plan initiatives following the integration of this plan into

Chapter 15 Wildfire. V. Review of the action plans

VI. Changes Within the Planning area that may Impact Implementation of the Plan VII. Requests for addition of new initiatives

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The Steering Committee and Hazard Mitigation Task Force: The development of the plan was overseen by a steering committee that was made up of planning partners and stakeholders within the planning area. This oversight committee operated under a set of ground rules that they helped to establish and that supported the primary objectives of the planning process. It was determined through the plan’s development process that the Steering Committee be encouraged to join the Hazard Mitigation Task Force, which has an active role in the plan maintenance strategy. The Hazard Mitigation Task Force strives to include representation from the planning partners, as well as other stakeholders in the planning area. This body will remain as organized, but will be dynamic in its membership. There has been changes in membership, which are identified below and will be reported annually in the progress reports. The Hazard Mitigation Task Force's role in overall plan implementation is dynamic, based on the hazard mitigation needs of the Operational Area. At a minimum, the Hazard Mitigation Task Force provides technical review and oversight on the development of a performance period progress report. For this reporting period, the Hazard Mitigation Task Force met on May 24, 2016 to review the annual progress reports and provide input for this update.

Hazard Mitigation Task Force

Name Jurisdiction/Agency/Stakeholder Debra Andrews Timberlake Improvement District

Jay Baker Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security

John Beacham City of Post Falls Public Works

Jody Bieze Kootenai County Grants Management Office

Chief Jason Blubaum Mica Kidd Fire District

David Callahan Kootenai County

Tamie Eberhard Kootenai County Office of Emergency Management

Sam Gage Silverwood Theme Park

Andy Helkey Panhandle Health District

Joe Jovick Kootenai County Sheriff's Office

Alexandria Marienau Coeur d Alene Tribe

Tami Martinez City of Post Falls Chamber of Commerce

John Pankratz East Side Highway District

Chris Schlothauer Avista

Ted Snodgrass Bonneville Power

Robert Spaulding Coeur d Alene Tribe

Gary Stevens Idaho Dept. Environmental Quality

Jeff Tyler Harbor Island Homeowners Association

Sandy VonBehren Kootenai County Office of Emergency Management

Terry Werner Post Falls Highway District

Debra Andrews Timberlake Improvement District

Jay Baker Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security

John Beacham City of Post Falls Public Works

Jody Bieze Kootenai County Grants Management Office

Chief Jason Blubaum Mica Kidd Fire District

David Callahan Kootenai County

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I. Natural Hazard Events within the Planning Area

During the reporting period, there were three natural hazard events within the planning area that had a measurable impact on people or property.

Date Event Summary

April, 2017 Floods & Landslides 2017

Spring Flooding / March - April, 2017 / ID-02-2017, and

Landslides on Sunset Terrace in Harrison & Cape Horn Road / March-May 2017

March 6-8, 2017

FEMA-4313-DR Estimated Damages TBD

In March 2017, due to above average snow pack and heavy spring rains, water levels along the Coeur d’ Alene River, the St. Joe River, and numerous other bodies of water rose dramatically, causing widespread flooding, mudslides, water over roads, damaged levees and flooding of homes and basements. Saturated ground conditions produced conditions ripe for landslides and debris flows on steep slopes creating damage and the potential for damage to the City of Harrison's infrastructure as well as other areas of the county. A landslide occurred on Sunset Terrace in Harrison that pushed trees, rocks, and debris down onto Highway 97. As the Coeur d’Alene reached flood stage in Cataldo, groundwater and seepage from the dike created flooding in town. A tractor and pump, manned by personnel from the Shoshone County Fire District, was setup in Cataldo for pumping operations on March 16-20, 2017. A no wake zone was ordered for Rose Lake, Twin Lakes and Lake Coeur d’Alene during high waters. There was sandbagging operations conducted by Harbor Island residents in an effort to protect their property from flooding. Only minor flooding occurred due to sandbagging. The Kootenai County Board of Commissioners issued a disaster declaration on March 20, 2017. The City of Harrison issued a disaster declaration on March 21, 2017. The Governor requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration on May 1, 2017. The Major Presidential Disaster Declaration (FEMA-4313-DR) was issued on May 18, 2017. Bonner, Boundary, Clearwater, Idaho, Kootenai, Latah, Shoshone and Valley Counties were included in this declaration. Idaho Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4313) The incident period was determined to be March 06, 2017 to March 28, 2017

   

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Planning Partners

Kootenai County Cities

Kootenai County EMS Athol

Panhandle Health District Coeur d’Alene

School Districts Dalton Gardens

Coeur d’Alene Fernan Lake Village

Kootenai Harrison

Lakeland Joint Hauser

Post Falls Hayden

Fire Services Hayden Lake

East Side Post Falls

Hauser Lake Rathdrum

Kootenai County Spirit Lake

Mica Kidd Island Worley

Northern Lakes Highway Districts

St. Maries East Side

Shoshone County #2 Lakes

Spirit Lake Post Falls

Timberlake Worley

Worley

 

II. Changes in Risk exposure within the Planning Area

The AHMP addressed the probable impact for the following natural hazard events within the planning area:

• Avalanche • Landslide • Dam Failure • Severe Weather • Drought • Volcano (Ash Fall) • Earthquake • Wildfire • Flood •

During the reporting period, there was no occurrence of any natural hazard event within the planning area that would alter or change the probability of occurrence, or ranking of risk for the natural hazards addressed by the AHMP.

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III. Mitigation Success Stories

1. Received reports from 24 out of the 33 planning partners. This is a large increase in participation over last year.

2. Kootenai County has purchased Everbridge for Mass Notifications and is in the implementation phase.

3. Kootenai County 911 has purchased a deployable repeater to enable disaster communications in the county.

4. Kootenai Electric Cooperative has secured grant funding for the relocation of overhead powerlines constructed in heavily wooded and difficult to access areas. City of Coeur d’ Alene has purchased a fire boat, which has the capability of being used for spill control.

5. City of Coeur d’ Alene flood wall has been completed, inspected and approved by the Army Corp of Engineers 

6. City of Dalton Gardens has evaluated snow load capacity on public and critical facilities. 

7. City of Harrison has designated locations to serve as emergency evacuation buildings and communicated this information to the public. 

8. City of Rathdrum has adopted the 2015 International Building Code used in the review/permitting process.  

9. Kootenai County EMS has implemented inventory management software that tracks the entire fleet, capital assets, medical equipment, narcotics, and disposable supplies. 

10. Northern Lakes Fire District - Loch Haven Hills HOA performed a hazardous fuels reduction project that has been inspected and approved by the Fire District.  

11. Timberlake Fire District participated with Silverwood in several exercises of their emergency plans. 

12. Worley Highway District mitigated Bloomsburg Rd. erosion - District worked with Kootenai Shoshone Soil Conservation District to complete a successful project.  

IV. Review of the Action Plans

This section is a review o f the action plan for each planning partner and the status of each initiative. The following action plan matrix may provide the following information:

• Brief summary of the initiative • Status • Comments on progress • If the initiative was completed, does it need to be changed or removed from the action plan • Was any element of the initiative carried out during the reporting period.

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KC-1 Develop Geographic Response Plan(s) for Kootenai County. Yes Ongoing

KC-2 Update County Plans: Emergency Operations Plan, County Campus Plan, Evacuation Plan, Mass Casualty Plan, Continuity of Operations Plan, Continuity of Government Plans, Mitigation Plan. Yes Ongoing County Campus plan update completed 2017 County EOP in bid process for contractor to assist with update.

KC-3 AHMP Maintenance – Host meetings with hazard specific Subject Matter Experts to gain additional knowledge in better defining and mitigating against natural and human caused hazards. Yes Ongoing Cyber Security Workshop held 3/29/17

KC-4 Maintain a Hazard Mitigation Plan website where this final plan will be housed and planning partners as well as members of the public will be able to monitor plan implementation. Yes Ongoing Current Plan & Updates posted on OEM website.

KC-5 (CWPP) Continue to support the use, development and enhancement of county-wide citizen notification Syste Yes Ongoing County has purchased Everbridge for Mass Notifications and is in the implementation phase. An LEPC committee working group established to develop and promote public outreach and participation.

KC-6 Continue to leverage ongoing public education and awareness programs as a method to inform the public on preparedness, risk and community resilience. Yes Ongoing Preparedness presentations are done as well as hosting informational booths at Era of MegaFire and National Night Out events.

KC-7 Strive to capture and provide to OEM, perishable data following hazard events such as: high water marks and landslides, the extent and location of the hazard, and loss information to support future updates to the risk assessment Yes Ongoing Working with Twin Lakes Flood Control District to capture data & photos of Twin Lake high water impact areas to determine when to set no wake zones in the future. Also gathering photos and data from spring floods & landslides

KC-8 Continue the use and maintenance of the HAZUS-MH model that was developed to support this plan update. Maintenance includes periodic updates of inventory, and hazard data. Use of this tool will be available to all planning partners. Yes Ongoing Need to identify electronic access of 2015 Hazus-MH data.

KC-9 Develop a Web Portal for the purpose of information exchange that enables planning partners the ability to provide and/or obtain information that can be utilized to support future risk assessments, planning and mitigation actions..

Yes No Progress Need to schedule Mitigation Task Force meeting to develop strategy to develop portal.

KC-10 Research and take action to promote Firewise Communities. Yes Ongoing Pre-proposal submitted for fire grant. Held FireSmart booth at Era of Megafire Workshop. Ongoing work on current fire grants KC-11 (CWPP) Secure two repeaters for the Mobile Communications trailer to set up disaster communications in the county. Enable ability to talk on 700 and VHF with interoperable regional agencies. Yes Complete Decided to purchase (1) deployable repeater. Secured grant funding.

KC-12 (CWPP) Look into IPAWS as a possible replacement or augmentation to the HipLink system we already have Yes Complete See KC-5 Currently Implementing Everbridge.

KC-13 Replace the roof on the Dispatch Center which is covered in mold and may leak during severe storms. Yes Complete Remove as of 2016

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KC-14 Update the evacuation plan for the County Jail and Juvenile Detention Center. Need to include transportation of prisoners to the evacuation location. Create MOU’s to support the updated plan. Yes No Progress

KC-15 Evaluate the need to replace the existing generator supporting the Jail and the Sheriff’s office campus buildings, including the EOC. Possible considerations are replacing the old generator or augmenting it with additional generators to support different office areas on the Sheriff’s campus. Detective Division isnt currently covered. Yes Ongoing Detective Division generator installed FY16. Jail generator running at 87%. No funding for replacement.

KC-16 Create a full scale exercise to test the evacuation of the Jail. Yes Complete Jail completed a full scale exercise with CdA Police Dept. that included full scale evacution of one complete pod.

KC-17 (CWPP) Look into replacing the Mobile Command Center with one that can access remote areas of the County. Current MCC is pulled by a pickup truck, the size limits access to the backcountry roads. Yes No Progress No funding.

KC-18 Identify and purchase data storage units to retain video surveillance in the Jail, SO Campus and Dispatch Center for two years. Yes No Progress This would require a massive storage system that is currently not affordable Current system holds 30 days of video. Would need 25 times the current storage to meet this standard. Currently not feasible.

KC-19 Purchase and install Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL) in all emergency vehicles in the County to accurately dispatch the nearest emergency vehicle to disaster incidents. Would also be used to determine if the vehicles are within safe distances to Disaster Scenes such as HazMat. Yes Ongoing

KC-20 Determine backup location for county servers that support the entire county. Purchase of backup equipment will be required. Yes Complete Backup equipment placed in two other locations to provide service in case Admin campus equipment not functioning.

KC-21 District Court Building, JJC, Justice Building – must operate during severe weather. Need alternative location to hold court in the event it can’t be held at the District Court Building. Need MOU for alternative locations. Yes No Progress

KC-22 Admin Bldg, Justice Building and Courthouse don’t have backup power. Need to replace the Admin Generator to support the entire building, backup EOC and servers. Need to reinstall one at the Justice Building and purchase a new generator for the Courthouse. Yes Ongoing Funding not available at this time - looking in to grants that might be available.

KC-23 Juvenile Detention Center has a flat roof. When we have heavy snow loads we need a plan to remove the weight. May require evacuating the building. Yes Ongoing Labor program will be used if needed. KC-24 Develop backup plan for touch control security system at the Juvenile Detention Center. Possibly reside on the County servers. Yes Complete 2016 Complete-The security system is backed up on the County server and a backup generator has been installed for the control system and the building.

KC-25 Public Education handouts for household hazardous waste for distribution through the Solid Waste Program. Yes Ongoing Completed annually.

KC-26 Generators and electrical improvements at the Ramsey and Prairie Transfer Sites to enable continued operations during power outages. Yes No Progress Waiting for other facility changes first. Expect 2017-2018

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KC-27 Expand staff training for handling special and hazardous materials delivered to solid waste facilities in the event of an event/disaster. Yes Ongoing

KC-28 Update the Kootenai County Threat Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA). Yes No Progress Plan to complete during 5 year update of AHMP 2019

KC-30 Identify high risk areas, promote public awareness and then seek to reduce fuel loads on public lands working with appropriate Local, Federal and State agencies. Yes Ongoing Submitted pre-proposal for fire grant to mitigate wildfire in Fernan area.

KC-31 Determine new and improved ways of educating citizens on what a Flood Way and Flood Plain are; the risks associated with building in a Flood Way or Flood Plain and how to possibly reduce the risks through mitigation. Yes Complete Community Development sent letters to each property owner within the SFHA to explain hazards and to offer risk mitigation strategies.

KC-32 Coordinate with ITD to clean the culverts under I-90 and the On Ramps from Cataldo to improve backwater drainage and improve water levels in the Cataldo Area during high water events. Yes Ongoing Complete for 2017. Met with ITD and ESHD to evaluate culverts and they are working properly.

KC-33 Elevate existing homes and businesses in Cataldo which are within a floodway. Yes No Progress

KC-34 Emplace rock wings (barbs) in Latour Creek to slow water flow and prevent erosion. Yes No Progress

KC-35 Acquire easements for and facilitate cleaning of catch basins in Latour Creek. Yes No Progress

KC-36 GPS fire hydrants in Cataldo Eastern Kootenai County. Yes No Progress

KC-37 Place material and rock on bridge embankment under Old Highway Bridge in Cataldo to minimize seepage. YES No Progress

KC-38 Acquisition of real property from willing sellers and demolition or relocation of buildings to convert the property to open space in Cataldo and other areas within a floodway. YES Remove- Cost Benefit Ration makes this unrealistic

KC-39 (CWPP) Emplace signage to identify evacuation routes throughout the county. YES No Progress

KC-40 Develop post-disaster recovery plan for Kootenai County. YES No Progress KC-41 Partner with Panhandle Health District Region 1 to update the Kootenai County Mass Fatality Plan. Include such items as MOU’s for autopsy services, pumper truck for hauling and disposing of bio hazard materials, alternative morgue with capacity for over 20 bodies, PPE equipment & supplies for radioactive waste events. Yes No Progress

KC-42 Work with the five northern counties to purchase a portable dental x-ray machine to be used for dental record identification during a mass fatality event. Yes No Progress No funding despite budget requests and grant applications.

KC-43 Continue to maintain the County’s compliance and good standing under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). This will be accomplished through the implementation of floodplain management programs that, at a minimum, will meet the minimum requirements. Yes Ongoing Since the adoption of the AHMP, Community Development has developed new strategies to review and track flood development. Two certified floodplain managers on staff.

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KC-44 Continue to maintain or enhance the County’s classification under the Community Rating System (CRS) program. Yes No Progress Kootenai County was downgraded to a Class 7 during our most recent review partly due to changes in the scoring system. Some deficiencies were identified and we are working to address. KC-45 Generators and electrical improvements at the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office 911 Consolidated dispatch, 3380 N. Julia Street, to enable continued operations during power outages. Yes Ongoing Mitigation grant awarded. Project in progress KC-46 Install backup generators and propane tanks to support (3) pump stations that provide the water supply to the residents of Bayview and to the fire protection hydrants. Yes Ongoing Mitigation grant awarded. Project in progress KC-47 Procure chainsaws to expedite timely emergency response to clear access to incidents and to enhance public safety. Yes Ongoing KC-48 Relocation of overhead powerlines constructed in heavily wooded and difficult to access areas. Relocating such lines to roadside easements would significantly reduce susceptibility to storm damage, would be substantially easier to patrol when damages do occur and allow power to be restored to critical loads more quickly. When relocation to a road side easement is not feasible, conversion of the overhead line to underground construction would be pursued. Yes Ongoing New in Fall 2016. Grant funding approved for Kootenai Electric Cooperative. KC-49 Revise Flood Insurance Rate Maps for the major lakes. Yes New New 2017 KC-50 Continue to aquire LIDAR data such that the county can apply for map revisions to more accurately map the flood hazard boundaries of the major lakes. Yes New New 2017 KC-51— Install breakwater barrier devices to prevent ice and flood debris from damaging public marine facilities on Lake Coeur d’Alene. Yes New New 2017 KC-52 Divert snow and rain runoff away from homes along Heavenly View Drive and Rainbow Street to prevent flooding and to avert manning pumping operations 24 Hours/ Day. Yes New New 2017

A-1 Create a Continuity of Operations Plan for the City of Athol. Yes No Progress

A-2 Identify the Community Center as a facility to be used by the public during hazardous conditions. Educate the public on where to go in case of an emergency. Yes No Progress

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A-3 Look into establishing a Amateur radio site in the city to be used during emergency events. Yes Complete The local Fire District has completed their project of providing Amateur Radio site at the Fire Station and

have trained up several local Amateur radio operators on how they can help in the event of an event in the City. They have installed a new amateur radio in the station. As is with all of our resources, anything they have is available to the City 24/7, including our support services division and our trained radio operators. They are operating under the Kootenai County Emergency management system and in Ham (Amateur Radio) language is ARES. Also many of their units are now equipped with amateur radios and portables.

A-4 Increase public awareness of all hazard events that may impact the City and develop a public awareness brochure. Yes No Progress

A-5 Replace old generator that currently supports the City Hall building, which will be used during evacuation conditions. Yes No Progress

A-6 Create a City Website recommending actions to prevent wildfire and list evacuation instructions (persons & animals). Include Shelter in Place instructions. Yes Ongoing We do have a website, but just not a tab yet for this information. However, we do have the pamphlets

located at City Hall here that are available for the public and there was a training session open to the local citizens regarding wildfires and such.

A-7 Continue to participate in the Kootenai County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Process for the next five years. Yes No Progress

A-8 Consider participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Yes No Progress

CdA-1 (CWPP) Identify and then seek to reduce fuel loads on targeted public lands working with appropriate federal, state and local agencies. Yes Ongoing This is always an ongoing project due to plant life growth

CdA-2 (CWPP) Reduce the wild land fuel in public lands including Tubbs Hill and city parks. Yes Ongoing This is always an ongoing project due to plant life grow CdA-3 Engage in localized public education and awareness of wild land fires and dry conditions for incoming tourists and campers. Yes Ongoing Ongoing education, especially when special conditions are in place such as an extremely dry summer,

high temps, low humidity.

CdA-4 Pre-plan response to wildland/urban interface target areas within our jurisdiction. Yes Ongoing On going with yearly refresher course 

CdA-5 Partner with the Idaho Department of Lands to develop spill control requirements for all new marinas on Lake Coeur d’Alene. Yes Ongoing This is an on going project which has SOP’s in place for mitigation, including the use of RRT 1 for larger spills. This can change at any time due to the hazards that is present.

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CdA-6 Research purchase of an All Hazard Water Response Unit that has spill control capabilities. Yes Complete This project is complete with the purchase of our fire boat which has the capability of being used for spill control CdA-7 Promote the flagging of fire hydrants for identification in heavy snows. Yes Ongoing Each year presents a different set of problems depending on the weather and the need for hydrant identification and flagging. We do not have an ordinance that states it has to be done and by who.

CdA-8 Coordinate with local agencies to maintain public boat launch, docks, and routes of emergency access/egress clear of snow. Yes Complete This is done by phone, face to face, e mail or any other forms of communication to express the need and have the job completed.

CdA-9 Construct catch basins and water control systems in and around the City of Coeur d’Alene’s downtown area. Yes Ongoing This is done in conjunction with new construction and development.

CdA-10 Require each community floodplain coordinator to complete training course E273: Managing Development in the National Flood Insurance Program NFIP 101. Yes Ongoing On going due to new hires when that is applicable.

CdA-11 Completion of flood wall at City Park Yes Complete Sea wall has been completed, inspected and approved by the Army Corp of Engineers CdA-12 Dike Road Clean up as per Army Corp of Engineers. Yes Ongoing Due to the harsh winter 2016/2017 some high water wash out was created and needs to be repaired and possibly some removal of a few more trees and some minor repair along the sea wall due to erosion.

CdA-13 (CWPP) Tubbs Hill Fuel Mitigation – Ongoing fuel mitigation due to natural growth. Yes Ongoing This is always an ongoing project due to plant life growth

CdA-14 Continue to maintain compliance and good standing under the National Flood Insurance Program. This will be accomplished through the implementation of floodplain management programs that, at a minimum, will meet the minimum requirements of the NFIP. Yes Ongoing

CdA-15 (CWPP) Implement an emergency alert notification system for all residents.  Yes Complete With the new 2017 implementation of Everbridge notification system the county has enhanced the capabilities to cover all areas of the county for mass notification.

D-1 Create a web page on the City website providing information to residents on procedures to shelter-in-place. Yes Ongoing Currently revamping computer system and website. Expected completion December 2017

D-2 Develop ordinances that limit the amount of hazardous materials stored in residential areas. Yes Ongoing Currently completing comprehensive plan and will provide implementing ordinances after the Plan is completed. Expected completion December 2017.

D-3 Evaluate snow load capacity on public and critical facilities. Complete

D-4 Promote the flagging of fire hydrants for quick location in heavy snow. Yes Ongoing Contract with Kootenai Fire. Have mapped hydrants. Expected completion Fall 2017.

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D-5 Promote the reduction of hazardous fuel loads on both public and privately owned lands. Yes Ongoing We have encouraged homeowners to work with arborists on tree and wind damage. The City has begun evaluation of trees in Right of Way

D-6 Create a web page on the City web site regarding recommended actions to prevent wildfire and list evacuation instructions (persons and animals). Yes Ongoing Have added Fire Smart and Hazard Mitigation Plan to website. Working on evacuation procedures. D-7 Inspect public facilities to ensure that they are built to withstand high winds. Yes Complete Working with City contract engineer on roads and trees in right of way

D-8 Post a web page on the City’s web site regarding the dangers and recommended actions to take in the event of a volcanic ash fall. Yes Ongoing Not started. Will implement as soon as website completed.

D-9 Create Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) to provide continued government services during and following disasters. Yes Ongoing Incomplete. Formation of committee in 2018

D-10 Promote disaster preparedness by citizens of your municipality. Yes Ongoing Incomplete. When website is complete will post information. Expected completion March 2018 D-11 Continue to maintain compliance and good standing under the National Flood Insurance Program. This will be accomplished through the implementation of floodplain management programs that, at a minimum, will meet the minimum requirements of the NFIP. Yes Ongoing Cooperation with Kootenai County on Flood programs and regulations.

FV-1 Develop plans and ordinances to identify actions to be taken during severe storm situations to include rain, snow and wind. No

FV-2 Promote disaster preparedness by citizens within the residential and commercial zones of the city. Consider participation in the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule. No

FV-3 Create continuity of operations plans (COOP) to provide continued government services and coordination during disaster situations. No FV-4 Develop a mitigation plan for floods that occur as a result of winter runoff to include emergency septic system operation and check-dam operation. No

FV-5 Review and take appropriate actions to insure compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program. No

FV-6 (CWPP) Assess the danger of wildfire within the city and Fire Smart actions that could be taken. Consider obtaining a Fire Insurance Rating. No

FV-7 Provide public education regarding a) recommended actions to prevent wildfire, b) emergency procedures, and c) evacuation instructions No

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FV-8---- Develop plans and procedures for conservation of resources during drought conditions. No

FV-9---- Provide information on the city web site pertaining disaster situation and mitigation procedures. No

FV-10---Increase public awareness of natural hazards and improve appropriate preparation for and response to such hazards. Consider identifying categories and participating in the Community Classification process during the next plan cycle. No

FV-11- Continue to maintain compliance and good standing under the National Flood Insurance Program. This will be accomplished through the implementation of floodplain management programs that, at a minimum, will meet the minimum requirements of the NFIP. No

HR-1 Create web page and quarterly mailer to increase public knowledge regarding safety and where buildings are in fire prone areas to become a Firewise community. Web Page and mailers will also address any water and sewer issues addressing health, safety Yes Ongoing Fire Awareness Week to be held Memorial Day weekend and continue throughout the summer, as a commemoration to Harrison’s historic 1917 fire.

HR-2 (CWPP) Continue to cut back brush and control grasses by weed eating and weed control on City owned right of ways and city owed land to control combustible fuel that has potential to start fires. Yes Ongoing On-going and handled on a seasonal/as-needed basis. Public Works has cut back on fuel potential by widening paths of grasses to lessen the probability of embers sparking fires 40% Complete 2017.

HR-3 (CWPP) Develop Plans and engage in Memorandums of Understanding for waterborne access for evacuation from the City during emergencies. Yes No Progress Insufficient information to provide a status on progress.

HR-4 Identify lake collection debris sites on Lake Coeur d’Alene. Support pre flood cleanup of Lake’s debris. Remove debris in area of the City’s jurisdiction. Yes Ongoing In conjunction with Kootenai County, the jetty and County boat docks are to be cleared of annual debris; as-needed clean up processed and a Community Clean-up day has been scheduled for 5/20/17

HR-5 Require rapid damage assessment training to be completed by County and municipal building inspectors. Yes No Progress Unknown status of most recent training completed by City Building Inspector.

HR-6 Develop plan for drainage control city wide, look for funding resources and grants. Identify areas of need and install catch basins, oil water separators, and water control systems. Yes Ongoing Locations of need have been identified and corrected to the extent our current funding allows. Culverts have been added along flood/drainage-prone streets. Approx. 20% complete to date; 100% completion dependent on funding

HR- 7 Encourage/support construction of guard rails along Highway 97. Yes Ongoing Harrison has offered support and collaboration with Eastside Highway District and the Mayor is in the process of submitting a follow-up letter of support to the County & State, making case of needed improvements for safety purposes. Expected completion Summer 2017.

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HR-8 Support the widening of Highway 97 and the installation of guard rails on the curve just south of the City. Yes Ongoing Funding is a needed and the Mayor will be submitting a follow-up letter of support, reflecting case for needed safety equipment

HR-9 Retrofit shelters and identifies the critical designated facilities in need of generators to be able to switch to generator power during prolonged power outages and emergencies. Look for funding resources, grants and cost share grants. Yes Ongoing Buildings in need of generators have been identified (wastewater treatment plant, Booster Station, Lake Wells, and the upcoming Stonegate development). The City has applied for Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan Grant which has been approved. City engineers will begin work by early July, 2017.

HR-10 Inspect public facilities to ensure that they are built to withstand snow loads and winds identify those building that would require snow removal, remove snow when needed. Yes Complete Buildings in need of extra attention have been identified to be on top of snow removal. Buildings were cleared on 3 separate occasions during the 2016-2017 winter season. HR-11 Create a web page on the City web site to provide instructions to Shelter-in-Place. Yes Complete The Harrison Senior Center and Old Gym have been designated emergency evacuation buildings for their ability to accommodate cots and a working woodstove to provide heat and cooking facility during an emergency situation.

HR-12 Document all landslides, bank failures, washouts, and manmade embankment failures. Yes Ongoing Landslide prone areas have been discovered and movement of ground documented

HR-13 Restrict development in landslide-prone areas, Inspect any adjacent new Construction Impact on Landslide prone areas. Yes Ongoing City ordinance requires a site disturbance and building permit applications be submitted to the City building inspector prior to the start of any excavation/movement of soils.

HR-14 Request State of Idaho Landslide Study in new subdivisions of the areas recently annexed. Yes Ongoing Per the City’s Development Agreement with the Stonegate Development contractors and engineers, the City will not allow a final sign-off until all requested/required items from the City have been completed, including a Landslide Study. Stonegate workshop scheduled 5/18/17.

HR-15 Create a web page on the City web site providing information to the public on the impact and recommended actions in response to an earthquake and or volcanic ash fall. Yes Ongoing Will be revamping city website to include information on safety awareness, tips and guidelines; will utilize County’s Hazard Mitigation recommendations.

HR-16 Examine existing concrete water storage facilities and distribution systems for any likelihood of damage during an earthquake. Install appropriate valves to be able to isolate any likely affected areas. Yes Ongoing 2 concrete reservoirs (120k gal. and 50K gal.) in need of isolation have been identified; valves have not yet been installed. Developing a plan to store water at the Stonegate development to allow for an additional 800K gal. water storage. City engineers will hold on-going workshops with City Council and citizens.

HR-17 Create Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) to provide continued government services during and following a disaster. Yes Ongoing The City plans to utilize guidelines from the County Hazard mitigation plan for recommendations on how to provide continuity of government services.

HR-18- Continue to maintain compliance and good standing under the National Flood Insurance Program. This will be accomplished through the implementation of floodplain management programs that, at a minimum, will meet the minimum requirements of the NFIP. Yes Ongoing Part of the City’s involvement in the 2009 Hazard Mitigation Plan was to participate in the program in order to have coverage under the NFIP. We have flood zones affecting the RV Park and adjacent Marina, as well as Harrison Dock Builders.

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H -1 Create a web page on the City web site regarding recommended actions to prevent wildfire and list evacuation instructions (persons and animals). Yes Ongoing Waiting for webmaster

H -2 Create a web page on the City web site providing information to residents on procedures to Shelter-in-Place. Yes Ongoing Waiting for webmaster

H -3 Create a web page on the City web site regarding recommended actions in the event of a flood. Yes Ongoing In Development H-4 Document and report all landslides, bank failures, washouts, and manmade embankment failures for use in updating hazard analysis, risk and vulnerability assessments, and identifying mitigation projects. Yes Complete H -5 Post a web page on the City’s web site regarding the dangers and recommended actions to take in the event of a volcanic ash fall. Yes No Progress

H -6 Create Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) to provide continued government services during and following disasters. Yes No Progress

H-7 Develop Floodplain/Basin Plan Yes Ongoing

H-8- Continue to maintain compliance and good standing under the National Flood Insurance Program. This will be accomplished through the implementation of floodplain management programs that, at a minimum, will meet the minimum requirements of the NFIP, Yes Ongoing

HAY-1 Require numbering of street addresses on all buildings in accordance with City Code Section 9-5-3. Yes Ongoing Required as part of the Building permit process HAY-2 Obtain a street sweeper for the city streets to keep dust and debris at a minimum. Yes Ongoing We have one, but are looking for a new one. Expected by 10/2018. HAY-3 Develop a Continuity of Operations Plan for the City Yes Ongoing Reviewing and working on. HAY-4 Continue to maintain compliance and good standing under the National Flood Insurance Program. This will be accomplished through the implementation of floodplain management programs that, at a minimum, will meet the minimum requirements of the NFIP. Yes Ongoing Ongoing review as part of Community Development process and review HAY-5 Purchase signage to be used in emergencies. Yes New HAY-6 Convene monthly Emergency Committee meetings and conduct training and prepare for emergencies. Yes New

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HL-1 Work with City Council to develop ordinances that limit the amount of hazardous materials stored in residential areas. Yes No Progress HL-2 Create a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) to provide continued government services during and following a disaster. Yes Ongoing

HL-3 Discuss with City Council the addition of a generator to support City Hall in the event of a disaster. Yes Ongoing

HL-4 Continue to maintain compliance and good standing under the National Flood Insurance Program. This will be accomplished through the implementation of floodplain management programs that, at a minimum, will meet the minimum requirements of the NFIP. Yes Complete

PF-1 Evaluate the redundancy of critical infrastructure and the ability of critical infrastructure to continue performing operations during hazard event. No

PF-2 Develop a public awareness brochure to be included as a part of the application process with all flood plain permits No

PF-3 Continue to maintain compliance and good standing under the National Flood Insurance Program. This will be accomplished through the implementation of floodplain management programs that, at a minimum, will meet the minimum requirements of the NFIP, No PF-4 (Carry over from previous plan PF-1) Identify on cable TV and City web site public educational information. Would include public service announcement such as raising awareness of potential risks and threats. City will continue to incorporate current No

PF-5 (Carry over from previous plan PF-2) Start an inventory of GPS points for City critical facilities. The City has GPS coordinates of critical facilities and has incorporated them into the GIS system. The City will continue to update the point location No Complete in 2016 PF-6 Purchase chainsaws for departments which must travel during windstorms. Expected departments are Public Services and Police. No New in 2016

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R-1 Promote the reduction of hazardous fuel loads on both public and privately owned lands. Yes Ongoing Continuous Education

R-2 Support the creation of a Firewise community that best addresses the effects of wildfires. Yes No progress

R-3 Implement “best practices” for roadside vegetation in ordinance to minimize the potential for wildfires. Yes Ongoing Maintain roadside vegetation as necessary. R-4 Provide public education regarding; a) recommended actions to prevent wildfire, b) emergency procedures and c) evacuation instructions. Yes Ongoing

R-5 Provide information on the city web page regarding recommended actions in the event of a wildfire. Yes No Progress Information needs to be added to city website.

R-6 Continue to monitor and remove snow from roofs of public buildings and critical facilities as necessary. Yes Ongoing Continuing Education

R-7 Promote the flagging of fire hydrants for quick location in heavy snow. Yes Ongoing Most hydrants are flagged.

R-8 Maintain the International Building Code in the building review/permitting process. Yes Complete 2015 IBC has been adopted.

R-9 Work with private industry to improve storage and containment of hazardous materials. Yes No Progress

R-10 Maintain communication with other agencies involved with emergency services addressing hazardous materials and coordinate appropriate actions. Yes Ongoing As Necessary

R-11 Maintain and/or retrofit lift stations located in low-lying areas or whose entry hatches are flush with ground level to address potential flood concerns. Yes Ongoing Access to hatches is constantly maintained.

R-12 Map locations of storm drains, catch basins and dry wells so that they may be located and cleared after heavy snowfalls to prevent localized flooding. Yes Ongoing

R-13 Provide information on the city web page regarding recommended cautions in the event of a flood. Yes Ongoing Information needs to be added to City website.

R-14 Review and updated the City’s Flood Management Ordinance to ensure compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program. Yes No Progress Will be working on this during ordinance review process.

R-15 Review and take appropriate actions to ensure compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program. Yes No Progress

R-16 Explore the appointment of a full time Floodplain Coordinator. Yes No Progress

R-17 Continue to maintain compliance and good standing under the National Flood Insurance Program. This will be accomplished through the implementation of floodplain management programs that, at a minimum, will meet the minimum requirements of the NFIP. No No Progress There is a flood control district.

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SL-1 Develop an inventory of unreinforced masonry buildings. No

SL-2 Continue to maintain compliance and good standing under the National Flood Insurance Program. This will be accomplished through the implementation of floodplain management programs that, at a minimum, will meet the minimum requirements of the NFIP,

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SL-3 Continue to support the countywide actions identified in this plan. No

SL-4 Actively participate in the plan maintenance strategy identified in this plan. No

W-1 Promote disaster preparedness for community residents. Yes Ongoing Still working on. Have posted info at City Hall.

W-2 Create continuity of operations plans (COOP) for providing continued government services during and following disasters Yes No progress at this time. Limited staff.  W-3 Install backup generator power systems in designated emergency shelters for use during prolonged power outages. Yes No Progress Still looking for funding.

W-4 Promote the reduction of hazardous fuel loads on both public and privately owned lands. Yes Ongoing Have been reducing fuel loads on city property and informing residences of the danger of hazardous fuel load on their property.

W-5 Support the creation of Firewise communities and structures that survive the effects of a wildfire. Yes No Progress Limited Staff.

W-6 (CWPP) Promote the construction of Firewise structures and homes that incorporate defensible space around structures and utilizes fire resistant materials. Yes No Progress No new construction.

W-7 Promote public awareness in the prevention of chimney fires. Yes Ongoing We have sent out info supplied by the Fire Department concerning chimney fire.

W-8 (CWPP) Install lightning protection devices on critical utilities, water, and waste water facilities. Yes Ongoing Mostly done. Need funding to finish. W-9 (CWPP) Install lightning protection devices on critical communications equipment. Remove this Item Communications equipment not city responsibility.

W-10 Create a web page on the City web site providing information to residents on procedures to Shelter In Place. Yes Complete Posted on our website.

City of Spirit Lake Report

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W-11 Continue to maintain compliance and good standing under the National Flood Insurance Program. This will be accomplished through the implementation of floodplain management programs that, at a minimum, will meet the minimum requirements of the NFIP. Yes Ongoing Compliant with NFIP

W-12 Update the city’s current building permit process to include flood plain development review consistent with the adopted floodplain ordinance.

Yes Complete Have included in the building permit process.

W-13 Identify and require the Flood Plain Coordinator to complete training course E273: Managing Development in the NFIP. Yes No Progress Staffing limited. Still working on.

ESFD-1 (CWPP) Conduct Hazardous Fuel Treatments to reduce fuel load on public lands Yes No Progress Will re-evaluate this initiative due to limited resources.

ESFD-2 Promote the creation of defensible space and reduction of fuel loads by private land owners. Yes Ongoing Continue to educate property owners through direct contact, permit activity, reader board messages and web site content.

ESFD-3 Provide public education and outreach for prevention of wildfires and flood preparations through ESFD functions, pamphlets and mailers. Yes Ongoing Recently stockpiled bags for flood control at local stations.

ESFD-4 Conduct pre-construction building inspections that include fire prevention requirements and provide emphasis on creations of a fire resistant structures. Yes Ongoing Integrated into Building Code Official SOP, Added 2 new Code Officials in 2017.

ESFD-5 (CWPP) Build new steel building Fire Hall. Outgrew the old building. Enhancing for multiple staff requirements. Yes No Progress Cancelled due to cost

ESFD-6 (CWPP) Purchase an ATV for use in search and rescue and accessing remote areas during all hazards. Yes No Progress Unable to qualify for grant, will continue to explore future options

HLF-1 Develop Continuity of Operations Plan Yes No Progress

HLF-2 Acquire mobile data and wireless internet connection Yes Complete

HLF-3 Develop formal wildfire mitigation education program Yes No Progress

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Kootenai County Emergency Medical Services System

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EMS-1 Ensuring that health facilities are aware of the best area of refuge in Severe Weather through public presentations.

Yes No Progress EMS-2 Identifying specific at-risk populations that may be exceptionally vulnerable in the event of long-term power outages. Moved to Health Care Coalition Project, Not EMS-

EMS-3 Consider purchasing an inventory management software system to keep track of all inventory on vehicles and in supply. Yes Complete Purchased & implemented inventory management software that tracks the entire fleet, capital assets, medical equipment, narcotics, and disposable supplies.

EMS-4 Continuing education. Keep up our certifications in all hazard response. Yes Ongoing Certifications current. Continual process.

EMS-5 Obtain basic water rescue equipment for our staff vehicles, to include ropes and life jackets. Yes Complete Purchased 2015

EMS-6 Exercise the Mass Casualty Plan with other agencies in Kootenai County. Yes Complete Full Scale Exercise held 6/10/16

KCFR-1 (CWPP) Private road design, review and approvals in the rural areas. Yes Ongoing Design criteria is available on our web page. As long as development continues, this project will not end.

KCFR-2 Promote public education for home owner in the WUI. Yes Ongoing Met with Blue Creek/Wolf Lodge area property owners in Sept 2016 to discuss how they can help their properties survive wildfire. Had a similar presentation with property owners in the Fairmont Loop area in the same month. Again, as the populace continues further out in the rural areas, we will continue to reach out and educate people. KCFR-3 Educate rural home owners about winter access issues for responders. Yes Ongoing Winter of 2016, we added information on our web page and reader board. Also had a couple of stories in the newspaper about access and fire hydrant clearing.

KCFR-4 (CWPP) Maintain relationships with wildland agencies to include radio interoperability. Yes Ongoing Had a pre-season meeting with Department of Lands to discuss a model procedure for response as well as radio communications. Their radio frequencies have been shared with County 911 and we have two radio caches available if needed for larger incidents. This spring meeting will be an annual event.

KCFR-5 Continue support for AED program with PFPD and PFSD. Joint training for incidents in the schools, i.e.: active shooter. Yes Ongoing AED program is going well, our department provided refresher training for both the PFSD and PFPD. We also have obtained an AED for the Post Falls Senior Citizens Center and will provide training in May 2017. KCFR-6 Continue to take advantage of training opportunities between agencies, industry and Regional Hazmat Tea Yes Ongoing Regional Hazmat Team participated with the 101st CST and Timberlake fire in an exercise at Silverwood Theme Park, fall of 2016. Will continue to seek training/exercise opportunities.

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KCFR-7 Williams gas line annually updates their emergency information. Currently working on a planning meeting between them, the school district and us since the gas line crosses school district property at several locations. Yes Ongoing The above agencies did have a table top exercise in 2016 to discuss an gas line event and how/where to relocate students if necessary. We agreed to meet annually to discuss challenges/options or changes.

KCFR-8 Pre-plan responses in urban interface areas within the District. Yes Ongoing With the availability of GIS, this task is much easier to deal with. All county fire districts have developed Run Cards to assign apparatus as the incident requires. As the area develops, Run Cards and response zones will be adjusted to include new areas.

MKI-1 (CWPP) Upgrade, harden, or relocate fire station to protect critical infrastructure and equipment. No

MKI-2 (CWPP) Purchase land and construct second fire station at southern end of jurisdiction to protect critical equipment. No

MKI-3 (CWPP) Secure access to lake property and construct boathouse for fire boat to protect critical equipment. No

MKI-4 (CWPP) Replace outdated and obsolete critical equipment No

MKI-5 (CWPP) Perform a study to identify all residence and structures for adequate identification and emergency response access. No

MKI-6 (CWPP) Identify hazardous fuel treatment areas to mitigate to reduce wildfire and flood risks. No

MKI-7 Conduct and active shooter exercise with the three summer camps, fire and law enforcement. No

NLF-1 Promote public awareness of Wildfire Mitigation Opportunities through public education, site evaluations and increased communications. Yes Ongoing The Fire District performs hazardous fuels site inspections/evaluations on a regular basis for newly developed properties, existing properties based on owner request and during site reviews for new construction/development. NLF-2 Promote public education to the transient and seasonal population through public education, site evaluations and increased communications. Yes Ongoing Will host an open house for seasonal property owners, attended the Megafire event and will be at Rathdrum Days providing education to those visiting the events

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NLF-3 Increase Awareness of NFPA 704 For Hazardous Materials Storage through inspection, review of existing and new businesses. Yes Ongoing This continues as we continue company and staff inspections and inspection of new buildings. This will be ongoing as buildings change and are constructed.

NLF-4 (CWPP) Engage in Hazardous Fuel Reduction Projects in High Use areas in conjunction with WUI Taskforce, Hwy 41, Twin Lakes Area and south of Lakeland High School. Yes 2016 Reported Complete

NLF-5 (CWPP) Engage in Hazardous Fuel Reduction projects in High Use areas in conjunction with WUI Taskforce. Boekel Rd west of Atlas and Loch Haven Hills area Yes Ongoing Loch Haven Hills HOA performed a hazardous fuels reduction project that has been inspected and approved by the Fire District. Will continue working with property owners on Boekel Road.

NLF-6 Continue with participation in flood emergency preparedness with staff training, available resources and available staff to assist with flood emergencies. Yes Ongoing Staff attended flood training this year prior to Spring melt will continue each year prior to Spring melt.

NLF-7 Engage in empowering the separate neighborhoods in emergency preparedness and helping out others in their neighborhoods, primarily in the areas with a greater response time from the staffed fire stations. Yes Ongoing Continuing the quarterly newsletter with a preparedness message and open houses at outlying stations to educate the citizens. Have also met with Twin Lakes and Hayden Lake owners associations, will continue this process.

NLF-8 (CWPP) Engage in a district wide communication plan including a quarterly newsletter to the members of the district, community email list and use of existing reader board for notification with future plans to purchase a reader board for the Rathdrum station. Yes Ongoing Will continue with this process, see above. NLF-9 (CWPP) Apply for grant to receive funds for purchasing of address signs for properties in the Fire District. This will improve identification of addresses. Yes No Progress Grant was denied, will re-apply next year. NLF-10 (CWPP) Continue hazardous fuels treatment along the Highway 41 corridor to Spirit Lake and include Lone Mountain area. Yes Complete

PHD-1 Participate in the Statewide Full Scale Preparedness Exercise 2016. Yes Complete PHD participated in the Cascadia Rising exercise, where we setup and ran the District’s Medical Needs Shelter. This exercise took place at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds with support at the Kootenai County Emergency Operations Center.

PHD-2 Conduct Public Education presentations on all hazard mitigation initiatives Yes Ongoing PHD is working with healthcare partners on developing a Hazard Vulnerability Assessment so that the partners know of the risks to their community in general and their facility in particular. Once the HVA is developed, healthcare facilities can develop plans to mitigate those risks. This HVA development meeting will take place on 5/25/2017 but final development of the HVA will continue as partners work to determine the risks to their facilities.

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PHD-3 Identify specific at-risk populations that may be exceptionally vulnerable during times of emergency. (Removed from EMS) Yes Ongoing PHD is working on having a better understanding of the emPOWER system, which will provide detailed information about those in our District who have electrically-dependent durable medical equipment. PHD continues to work with partners who work with at-risk populations, such as Area Agency on Aging, Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and Idaho Department of Health and Welfare – Division of Behavioral Health.

SCF-1 Determine where to permanently mark when to start pumping the CdA River at Cataldo during high water events. Map in GIS. No

SCF-2 Coordinate with ITD to clean the culverts under I-90 and the On Ramps from Cataldo to improve backwater drainage and improve water levels in the Cataldo Area during high water events. No

SCF-3 Keep hydrants free of snow in the winter month – Cataldo. No

SCF-4 Identify high risk areas, promote public awareness and then seek to reduce fuel loads on public lands working with appropriate Local, Federal and State agencies. No

SLF-1 (CWPP) Identify and then seek to reduce fuel loads on targeted public lands working with appropriate Federal and State agencies. No

SLF-2 (CWPP) Work to improve warning and notification systems for rural communities. No

SLF-3 (CWPP) Develop programs to identify and/or install wildland fire water supply systems such as cisterns, ponds and dry hydrants. No

SLF-4 (CWPP) Develop water supply maintenance programs. No

SLF-5 (CWPP) Implement practices to improve roadways and right of ways in WUI areas. No

SLF-6 Increase the knowledge of elected and appointed officials regarding land use practices in wildfire prone areas. No

SLF-7 Document all landslides, bank failures, “washouts” and manmade embankment failures. No

SLF-8 Provide education to the public on the risks of and the actions to take in the event of an earthquake. No

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SMF-1 Identify and then seek to reduce fuel loads on targeted public lands working with appropriate Federal and State agencies. Yes No Progress No time to apply to this program.

SMF-2 Work with private industry and local governments to improve the storage and containment of hazardous materials. Yes Ongoing Talked to a few farmers about how they are storing their chemicals. They are doing a very good job overall. SMF-3 Work with private industry and local governments to improve the storage and containment of hazardous materials. Yes Ongoing A one on one program with new homeowners that are moving to the area to inform them of what to expect. SMF-4 Develop local programs which provide education to local homeowners on becoming a Firewise Community. Yes Ongoing A one on one program with new homeowners that are moving to the area to inform them of what to expect. SMF-5 Offer HazMat training to other governmental entities in our area. Yes No Progress SMF-6 Offer ICS 100 and ICS 200 classes to other governmental entities in our area. Yes Ongoing ICS 100 was offered and had 6 people attend.

TLF-1 Conduct public education and outreach regarding fire and boat safety measures to the public and marine owner/operators in Bayview. Yes Ongoing  TLF-2 Provide public education about wildfires, participate in FireSmart programs including defensible space of homes, and have modified their burn permit rules to prevent human caused fires from getting out of control. Yes Ongoing

TLF-3 (CWPP) Partner with Farragut State Park to create fire breaks between the park and the community of Bayview. Yes Completed in 2016 Completed, additional work will be included in future State budgets. 

TLF-4 Partner with the railroads to provide public education and training of responders to enhance their ability to communicate with firefighters during an incident. Yes Ongoing The District has participated in several train incident planning processes and responder training events. Additional training and public education events are planned.

TLF-5 Provide hazardous materials training and additional hazardous materials first responder equipment for firefighters. Yes Ongoing

Timberlake Fire Protection District Report

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TLF-6 Educate the public on safe handling of fuels and other hazardous materials near and on the water. Yes Ongoing

TLF-7 Acquire and stage spill response equipment in the community of Bayview. Yes No Progress TLF-8 Partner with Silverwood Theme Park staff to improve their emergency plan and ensure the plan is exercised annually. Provide annual fire code inspections at Silverwood. Yes Complete Several exercises have occurred, the District and Silverwood have a public/private program to staff an ambulance at the park during peak hours. TLF-9 (CWPP) Partner with area lumber mills to improve their emergency plans and ensure the plans are exercised annually. Provide annual fire code inspections at the lumber mills. Yes No Progress

TLF-10 Provide Wildland Urban Interface education. Yes Ongoing

TLF-11 Provide community outreach education and disaster preparedness. Yes Ongoing Public education and outreach for disaster preparedness is an ongoing activity with no specific completion

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TLF-12 Provide train hazardous materials hauling awareness and safety to the public. Yes Ongoing Public education and outreach for disaster preparedness is an ongoing activity with no specific completion

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TLF-13 —(CWPP) Acquire a new generator for Station 1 to prepare for future wind, snow storms and power outages to much better serve the citizens of the District. Yes Ongoing Grant request made, pending review.

TLF-14 —(CWPP) Acquire a new trailer mounted Station generator that can be moved to substations as needed to prepare for future wind, snow storms and power outages to much better serve the citizens of the District. Yes Ongoing

WFPD-1 (CWPP) Engage property owners to improve access routes within the Wildland Urban Interface. Yes Ongoing As new residents moved into the District they are provided with information.

WFPD-2 (CWPP) Encourage and Support fuel reduction by property owners. Yes Ongoing Ongoing project with educational meetings and on-site reviews.

WFPD-3 Partner with the Coeur d’Alene Tribe and Coeur d’Alene CasiYes Ongoing in planning and training to respond to incidents of Civil Unrest, Terrorism, Earthquake, etc. Yes Ongoing Staff meet at least yearly to conduct table top training and round table discussions.

WFPD-4 Partner with marina owners (Conklin Bay Marina, Sub Up Bay Marina and Black Rock Marina) to heighten prevention and improve response to hazardous material incidents on Lake Coeur d’Alene. Yes Ongoing This project has been turned over to the Marina’s fuel supplier. The supplier and/or Marina staff contact us as needed for further education.

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CDASD-1 Conduct no less than one lock-down drill and Shelter-In-Place drill annually. Develop exercises annually with regional first responders. Ongoing Yes Ongoing This will be an ongoing initiative.

CDASD-2 Continue to train new staff on ATC-20 Training for school maintenance staff. Yes Ongoing This is an ongoing initiative based upon staff turn over.

CDASD-3 Update school mapping as building design changes are made. Looking to advanced software to augment or replace existing software. Yes Ongoing Ongoing due to the use of temporary structures to accommodate fluctuation in student population. Rapid Responder is currently used and updated as needed.

CDASD-4 Attend Improvised Incendiary Explosive Device Recognition Training for school staff when offered by the County. Yes Ongoing Ongoing based upon availability and staff turnover.

CDASD-5 Train all principals in ICS-100. Yes Ongoing Currently auditing staff to see who still needs to complete ICS-100

CDASD-6 Continue to participate in Yes Ongoingrth Idaho Public Information Network and have an assigned public information officer. Yes Ongoing Newly Hired Communication Director will be responsible for oversight. Expected by October 2017.

Kootenai Joint School District (SD 274)

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Rcvd Status Comment KSD-1 Conduct no less than one lock-down drill and shelter-in place drill annually Yes Ongoing Completed for this year.

KSD-2 Conduct Monthly Fire Drills Yes Ongoing Completed for this year.

KSD-3 Conduct an annual inventory of hazardous materials within each school. Yes Ongoing Inventories are being updated annually. 2017 Saftey inspection has not occurred, but expect by 6/2017.

KSD-4 Store emergency water supply sufficient for each student and staff member for one day. Yes Complete 25 gallons of drinking water are available for emergencies.

KSD-5 Develop an all hazard training and exercise program in conjunction with first responders. Yes Ongoing Working with KCSO/Benewah Fire to update emergency plans. Have practiced lockdowns & fire drills. New security and communications systems installed. Mass notification system initiated and available. Sent a team to Crisis Intervention training. All Staff had Active Shooter training.

LSD–1 Develop/require plans for snow removal from roofs of schools and critical facilities.

Yes Complete Complete in 2016

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LSD–2 Conduct no less than one lock-down drill and shelter-in-place drill annually. Yes Ongoing Complete for 2017. Every building did more than one lockdown drill and did a shelter in place drill. LSD–3 Conduct an annual inventory of hazardous materials within each school. Yes Ongoing Complete for 2017 A detailed list of approved materials is provided to each school based on MSDS. The head custodian is responsible to the Facility Director to ensure that no other materials are on premises.

LSD-4 Develop an all hazard training and exercise program in conjunction with first responders. Yes Complete Reported complete in 2016

LSD-5 Implement the Incident Command System in planning of special events. Yes Complete Reported complete in 2016

LSD-6 Conduct structural and nonstructural feasibility studies and retrofits of district facilities to minimize injuries and damage from flood, earthquake and severe weather. Yes Ongoing Completed for 2017 The Facility Director for the district visits each building several times per year and inspects the buildings for safety. We are focused on preventative maintenance and pay close attention to weather related conditions.

LSD-7 Repair all rooftop leaks and install proper drainage collectors at district facilities experiencing flooding. Yes In progress The district is paying $1.2 million to completely reroof 3 of our schools and repair 5 others.

LSD-8 Continue to support the implementation, maintenance, and updating of the Kootenai County Hazard Mitigation Plan Yes Ongoing The district will continue to support the County LSD-9 In preparation for potential wildfires, assess school properties and clear potential fuels such as dry underbrush, diseased trees. Review best management practices and partner with local communities and fire districts to educate and create fire breaks. Yes Ongoing We do not have underbrush or diseased trees near any of our schools. The grass is watered through the summer to mitigate that fire danger. LSD-10 In preparation for severe weather such as wind and snow, assess school properties to mitigate potential damage from high velocity wind and/or snowstorms. Relocate critical infrastructure, such as power lines, underground. Remove and/or trim trees back from power lines. Create emergency plans for bus routes, facility usage, and formalize shelter agreements. Inspect/ensure facilities can withstand high winds. Yes Ongoing We will inspect each district building to identify where/if needs exist and will work with our maintenance department to mitigate any issues.

PSD-1 Provide ACT-20 Training for Building inspections for school maintenance staff. Yes Complete

PSD-2 Further Develop Emergency Evacuation Procedures. Yes Ongoing

PSD-3 Implement an automated emergency notification system for parents and agencies. Yes Complete

PSD-4 Work with local law enforcement to practice school lockdowns Yes Ongoing

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PSD-5 Conduct district wide building seismic assessment Yes Ongoing PSD-6 Install security cameras in all schools. Yes New in 2017

PSD-7 Review & Revise AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act) policy. Yes New in 2017

East Side Highway District

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Rcvd Status Comment ESHD-1 Document all landslides, bank failures, “washouts” and manmade embankment failure.

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ESHD-2 (CWPP) Identify most critical drainage areas and clean ditches and bridge channels where bed loading is high. No ESHD-3 Invest funds to enhance in the District’s road drainage system. No

ESHD-4 Improve culvert management program in high runoff areas. No

ESHD-5 Identify and procure Panhandle Health District approved material source to elevate roads in the Coeur d’Alene River Basin area impacted by seasonal flooding. No

LHD-1 Enhance Public Awareness of Winter Driving, by TV Public Service Announcements Yes Ongoing Completed for 2017. Advertisement submitted annually to local television station.

LHD-2 Minimize Vegetation Removal, by Permitting Yes Ongoing On-going endeavor by Lakes Highway District through various permits issued and monitored by the District.

LHD-3 Improve Culvert Maintenance Programs, by mapping and identifying priority replacements Yes Ongoing District culverts are inspected yearly and repaired or replaced as warranted preventing culvert and or road failures.

PFHD-1 (CWPP) Encourage roadside vegetation best management practices. Continue annual District wide roadside vegetation management No

PFHD-2 Protect the general public and District facilities through non-structural mitigation. No

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PFHD-3 Document all landslides, embankment failures, wash outs and any drainage system failures. No

PFHD-4 (CWPP) Implement practices to improve roadways and right of ways in the WUI areas. No

PFHD- 5 Enhance road drainage systems. No

PFHD-6 Improve culvert management program. No

WHD-1 District Wide weather event response (i.e. snow removal, etc.). Will need to upgrade equipment. Yes Ongoing

WHD-2 Burton Rd at Bozzard Creek, Watson Rd at Rockford Creek still need to be done. Yes Ongoing Burton Rd@Bozzard- currently being engineered. Jt. Project with CdA Tribe fish hatcheries. Completion Fall 2017 Watson Rd – some engineering to be applied from Burton Rd. project. Completion Fall 2019

WHD-3 Elevate Watson Road and replace bridge at Rockford Creek. Yes Ongoing Burton Rd@Bozzard- currently being engineered. Jt. Project with CdA Tribe fish hatcheries. Completion Fall 2017 Watson Rd – some engineering to be applied from Burton Rd. project. Completion Fall 2019

WHD-4 (CWPP) Maintain roadside vegetation district wide. Yes Ongoing District meets with Kootena County Noxious Weed Control annually and spray roadsides twice annually.

WHD-5 Kootenai County Community Development requires reviews of new development areas and determine if landslides are prone the area. Yes Complete District shared this concern with Kootenai County Community Development

WHD-6 Bloomsburg Rd erosion issue causing flooding, culverts replaced and cleaning ditches. Yes Complete District worked with Kootenai Shoshone Soil Conservation Disrict and complete a successful project.

WHD-7 (CWPP) Widen roadway, improve drainage, and improve cut-slopes on approximately 1/2 mile on Clemetson Road. Total project cost $145,250 Yes Ongoing Strengthening of road base is complete. Paving to be completed 2017. WHD-8 Slide Repair – Greensferry Rd. Yes New in 2017 Will apply for funding.

WHD-9 Slide Repair – Watson Rd.

Yes New in 2017 Will apply for funding.

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VI. Changes Within the Planning area that may Impact Implementation of the Plan During the reporting period, there were no significant changes within the planning area that would have a profound impact on the implementation of the plan. All technical, regulatory and financial capabilities identified by the Planning Partnership during the plan’s development remain consistently in place throughout the planning area.

VII. New Initiatives – To be Incorporated into the Existing Plan 

Jurisdiction Responsible 

Entity New Initiative 

Kootenai County

Kootenai Electric / OEM

KC-48 Relocation of overhead power lines constructed in heavily wooded and difficult to access areas. Relocating such lines to roadside easements would significantly reduce susceptibility to storm damage, would be substantially easier to patrol when damages do occur and allow power to be restored to critical loads more quickly. When relocation to a road side easement is not feasible, conversion of the overhead line to underground construction would be pursued.

Kootenai County

Community Development KC-49 Revise Flood Insurance Rate Maps for the major lakes.

Kootenai County

Community Development

KC-50— Continue to acquire LIDAR data such that the county can apply for map revisions to more accurately map the flood hazard boundaries of the major lakes.

Kootenai County

Parks & Waterways

KC-51— Install breakwater barrier devices to prevent ice and flood debris from damaging public marine facilities on Lake Coeur d’Alene.

Kootenai County

KC-52 - Divert snow and rain runoff away from homes along Heavenly View Drive and Rainbow Street to prevent flooding and to avert manning pumping operations 24 Hours/ Day.

City of Harrison City HR-19 Identify two American Red Cross representatives in the community. Make community aware through disbursement of mailings and updates to the City’s website.

City of Harrison City HR-20 Repair and mitigate Sunset Terrace in the area within City limits to alleviate damage from landslides and mudslides.

City of Hayden

City HY-05 Purchase signage to be used in emergencies.

City of Hayden

City HY-06 Convene monthly Emergency Committee meetings and conduct training and prepare for emergencies.

Post Falls School District

District PSD-6 Install security cameras in all schools.

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Jurisdiction Responsible 

Entity New Initiative

Post Falls School District

District PSD-7 Review & Revise AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act) policy.

Worley Highway District WHD WHD-8—Slide Repair Greensferry Rd

Worley Highway District WHD WHD-9—Slide Repair Watson Rd

Public review notice: The contents of this report are considered to be public knowledge and have been prepared for total public disclosure. Copies of the report have been provided to the governing bodies of all planning partners, the local media outlets, and posted on the Kootenai County –Office of Emergency Management website. Any questions or comments regarding the contents of this report should be directed to:

Sandy Von Behren, Director Kootenai County Office of Emergency Management Office: (208) 446-1775 Fax: (208) 446-1780 kcoem@kcgov.us