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LHMP : Clinton County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan

Local Hazard Mitigation Plan - Mitigation

Mitigation Action(s)
Coordinate with the ODNR to update dam safety plans and increase inspection rates on at-risk dams.
Ensure all high-hazard potential dams have updated Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) in place.
Map inundation areas for all Class I and Class II dams.
Obtain or create inundation maps for all dams.
Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on best practices to minimize drought impacts and to develop benchmark criteria for implementing drought-related actions.
Create a public information and education program highlighting the responsibilities residents have towards water conservation and resource use.
Establish a grazing policy or permitting program to prevent overgrazing on public property.
Establish an irrigation time/scheduling program or process to ensure that all agricultural land gets the required amount of water.
Increase canopy coverage by planting more trees in public areas and rights-of-way to reduce urban heat.
Recommend the planting of local plant species on public properties (xeriscaping).
Create a task force of local law enforcement, public health officials, mental health professionals, medical professionals, elected officials, and other appropriate personnel to identify problems and potential solutions.
Create an informational packet on opioid alternatives and distribute to all practicing doctors, hospitals, and dentists.
Monitor overdoses, deaths, opioid prescriptions, and drug related crimes to identify problem areas.
Produce an annual report on the status of overdoses, deaths, and drug related crimes in the County.
Educate homeowners on safety techniques to follow during and after an earthquake.
Complete a public health plan to identify risk factors in the County, including epidemics, pandemics, drug abuse, and other public health issues.
Identify potential health hazards to local livestock, including infectious disease.
Regularly coordinate with public or private veterinary epidemiologists to monitor livestock-related diseases in the area.
Acquire, demolish, and/or retrofit flood-prone properties, as they are identified.
Change parking minimums to parking maximums in the building and zoning code to reduce total impervious surface area.
Complete a stormwater drainage study for known problem areas to identify further mitigation actions.
Conduct annual outreach or community workshops to provide information to property owners about flood insurance.
Create a public information and education program to sensitize residents to the floodplain and the benefits of preserving these areas.
Develop a program involving public information and education to encourage donation of stream corridors and keep those areas adequately maintained free of debris.
Encourage or require (to be decided by each jurisdiction) the use of pervious surface materials for sidewalks, roadways, parking lots, and other paved areas.
Ensure all eligible jurisdictions are participating in the NFIP.
Require a drainage study with new development within jurisdictional boundaries.
Complete a Commodity Flow Study (CFS) for Clinton County.
Work with local universities and experts to perform a countywide Invasive Species study.
Acquire and demolish properties within high-risk areas.
Limit or prohibit development in identified risk areas.
Adopt the International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC).
Clinton County Fire Chief Association development of standardized hazardous materials response equipment procurement, interoperable PPE, and updated MOU for fire and hazardous materials response.
Collaborate with public and private sector interests to obtain/create information regarding disaster preparedness, recovery assistance and other post-disaster strategies for citizens and businesses.
Continue seasonal verification and promotion of heating and cooling stations in public buildings.
Coordinate between Clinton County and the municipal building and zoning offices to encourage the adoption of updated building codes.
Update the Clinton County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and aid in creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each department or agency.
Work with all jurisdictions on filling in gaps and strengthening capabilities in enacting mitigation strategies.
Convert traffic lights to mast arms.
Coordinate with building code enforcement responsibilities to create an improved wind resistance requirement for buildings.
Establish standards for all utilities regarding tree pruning around electrical lines.
Install lightning protection devices and methods, such as lightning rods and grounding, on communications infrastructure and other critical facilities.
Bury overhead powerlines that are outside of flood areas to eliminate exposure to ice and snow.
Create a public information and education campaign for information dissemination about snow emergency alerts, snow levels, and corn stalk windbreaks.
Discourage or prohibit the use of flat roofs in new development to reduce the chance of roof collapse.
Inform residents that they can leave faucets dripping to prevent freezing pipes.
Use snow fences or living snow fences (rows of trees and vegetation) to control snow blow.
Agroterrorism: Identify State personnel or employ local personnel with the skills to identify and treat foreign animal diseases.
Agroterrorism: Require annual reporting on internal quality control and emergency response practices for commercial farms, food processing plants, food packaging plants, and other commercial agriculture uses.
Create a network security policy and associated actions to take in the event of a suspected intrusion or attack.
Develop and distribute online materials about the different types of terrorism and how they might affect Clinton County.
Leverage Federal and State Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to deliver presentations to community organizations/schools about terrorism and the See Something Say Something program.
Create a map of publicly available safe rooms in the County and distribute to the public.
Increase the number of safe rooms in the County by installing safe rooms in residential and public buildings and working with local businesses, places of worship, etc. to install additional safe rooms.
Ensure that all critical facilities and public buildings have backup generators in case of power failure.
Internet Service: Annually track the demand for internet service within the County, through surveys or other means. This includes asking about needed service and better service.
Internet Service: Assign or hire personnel who can take a leadership role in the internet connectivity effort.
Internet Service: Catalogue information about local internet providers, including service areas, services offered, and price.
Internet Service: Contact and work with the State of Ohio office for broadband services.
Internet Service: Determine if a municipal internet service provider is feasible.
Internet Service: Encourage placement of fiber or conduits during public works projects (dig once).
Internet Service: Incorporate annual discussions regarding the importance of internet connectivity at public meetings.
Internet Service: Inform local elected officials on the need for internet connectivity.
Internet Service: Leverage local assets to create partnerships with internet providers. Examples include allowing access to public utility poles and public light fixtures.
Internet Service: Simplify permitting processes for internet and cell service providers.
Internet Service: Use GIS to map all internet assets within the County including, but not limited to, fiber status, roof top access, tower access, right-of-way access across bridges and railroads, and available conduits.
Internet Service: Research & identify grants or other funding opportunities available to expand internet service throughout the County.
Map wildfires as they occur in the County to identify risk areas.
Perform maintenance in risk areas, including fuel management techniques such as pruning/clearing dead vegetation, selective logging, cutting high grass, planting fire-resistant vegetation, and creating fuel/fire breaks.
Coordinate with the ODNR to update dam safety plans and increase inspection rates on at-risk dams.
Ensure all high-hazard potential dams have updated Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) in place.
Map inundation areas for all Class I and Class II dams.
Obtain or create inundation maps for all dams.
Ensure the availability of back-up water supplies.
Regularly (to be defined by each jurisdiction) check for leaks in the water supply system and provide documentation.
Create a task force of local law enforcement, public health officials, mental health professionals, medical professionals, elected officials, and other appropriate personnel to identify problems and potential solutions.
Monitor overdoses, deaths, opioid prescriptions, and drug related crimes to identify problem areas.
Produce an annual report on the status of overdoses, deaths, and drug related crimes in the City of Wilmington.
Complete a public health plan to identify risk factors in the City of Wilmington, including epidemics, pandemics, drug abuse, and other public health issues.
Change parking minimums to parking maximums in the building and zoning code to reduce total impervious surface area.
Complete a stormwater drainage study for known problem areas to identify further mitigation actions.
Conduct annual outreach or community workshops to provide information to property owners about flood insurance.
Ensure all eligible jurisdictions are participating in the NFIP.
Require a drainage study with new development within jurisdictional boundaries.
Create a plan document to mitigate water pollution and be sure to include all major employers and any business that stores, creates, transports, or receives hazard materials.
Adopt the International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC).
Clinton County Fire Chief Association development of standardized hazardous materials response equipment procurement, interoperable PPE, and updated MOU for fire and hazardous materials response.
Collaborate with public and private sector interests to obtain/create information regarding disaster preparedness, recovery assistance and other post-disaster strategies for citizens and businesses.
Update the Clinton County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and aid in creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each department or agency.
Work with all jurisdictions on filling in gaps and strengthening capabilities in enacting mitigation strategies.
Establish standards for all utilities regarding tree pruning around electrical lines.
Create a public information and education campaign for information dissemination about snow emergency alerts, snow levels, and corn stalk windbreaks.
Inform residents that they can leave faucets dripping to prevent freezing pipes.
Agroterrorism: Require annual reporting on internal quality control and emergency response practices for commercial farms, food processing plants, food packaging plants, and other commercial agriculture uses.
Create a network security policy and associated actions to take in the event of a suspected intrusion or attack.
Develop and distribute online materials about the different types of terrorism and how they might affect the City of Wilmington.
Leverage Federal and State Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to deliver presentations to community organizations/schools about terrorism and the See Something Say Something program.
Increase the number of safe rooms in the City of Wilmington by installing safe rooms in residential and public buildings and working with local businesses, places of worship, etc. to install additional safe rooms.
Update existing tornado sirens.
Ensure that all critical facilities and public buildings have backup generators in case of power failure.
Procure backup generators to ensure that schools maintain essential operational capabilities such as lighting in hallways and bathrooms, power to building entrances to maintain access, and power to dining facilities in the event of a power outage.
Internet Service: Encourage placement of fiber or conduits during public works projects (dig once).
Map wildfires as they occur in the City of Wilmington to identify risk areas.
Perform maintenance in risk areas, including fuel management techniques such as pruning/clearing dead vegetation, selective logging, cutting high grass, planting fire-resistant vegetation, and creating fuel/fire breaks.
Coordinate with the ODNR to update dam safety plans and increase inspection rates on at-risk dams.
Ensure all high-hazard potential dams have updated Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) in place.
Map inundation areas for all Class I and Class II dams.
Obtain or create inundation maps for all dams.
Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on best practices to minimize drought impacts and to develop benchmark criteria for implementing drought-related actions.
Create a public information and education program highlighting the responsibilities residents have towards water conservation and resource use.
Increase canopy coverage by planting more trees in public areas and rights-of-way to reduce urban heat.
Regularly (to be defined by each jurisdiction) check for leaks in the water supply system and provide documentation.
Educate homeowners on safety techniques to follow during and after an earthquake.
Change parking minimums to parking maximums in the building and zoning code to reduce total impervious surface area.
Complete a stormwater drainage study for known problem areas to identify further mitigation actions.
Conduct annual outreach or community workshops to provide information to property owners about flood insurance.
Create a public information and education program to sensitize residents to the floodplain and the benefits of preserving these areas.
Conduct an educational campaign to encourage community members to determine whether they live in a flood zone, keep gutters and drains clear, and avoid driving through high water.
Encourage or require (to be decided by each jurisdiction) the use of pervious surface materials for sidewalks, roadways, parking lots, and other paved areas.
Ensure all eligible jurisdictions are participating in the NFIP.
Require a drainage study with new development within jurisdictional boundaries.
Adopt the International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC).
Clinton County Fire Chief Association development of standardized hazardous materials response equipment procurement, interoperable PPE, and updated MOU for fire and hazardous materials response.
Continue seasonal verification and promotion of heating and cooling stations in public buildings.
Update the Village of Blanchester Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and aid in creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each department or agency.
Work with all jurisdictions on filling in gaps and strengthening capabilities in enacting mitigation strategies.
Coordinate with building code enforcement responsibilities to create an improved wind resistance requirement for buildings.
Conduct an informational campaign to educate community members on the importance of securing loose yard items, sign up for weather alerts, and the location of public safe rooms and storm shelters.
Establish standards for all utilities regarding tree pruning around electrical lines.
Install lightning protection devices and methods, such as lightning rods and grounding, on communications infrastructure and other critical facilities.
Bury overhead powerlines that are outside of flood areas to eliminate exposure to ice and snow.
Discourage or prohibit the use of flat roofs in new development to reduce the chance of roof collapse.
Inform residents that they can leave faucets dripping to prevent freezing pipes.
Agroterrorism: Identify State personnel or employ local personnel with the skills to identify and treat foreign animal diseases.
Agroterrorism: Require annual reporting on internal quality control and emergency response practices for commercial farms, food processing plants, food packaging plants, and other commercial agriculture uses.
Create a network security policy and associated actions to take in the event of a suspected intrusion or attack.
Develop and distribute online materials about the different types of terrorism and how they might affect Clinton County.
Leverage Federal and State Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to deliver presentations to community organizations/schools about terrorism and the See Something Say Something program.
Conduct an informational campaign to educate community members on safe spots in their homes such as basements or rooms without windows, and to sign up for free EMA weather alerts.
Increase the number of safe rooms in the Village of Blanchester by installing safe rooms in residential and public buildings and working with local businesses, places of worship, etc. to install additional safe rooms.
Ensure that all critical facilities and public buildings have backup generators in case of power failure.
Internet Service: Annually track the demand for internet service within the County, through surveys or other means. This includes asking about needed service and better service.
Internet Service: Assign or hire personnel who can take a leadership role in the internet connectivity effort.
Internet Service: Catalogue information about local internet providers, including service areas, services offered, and price.
Internet Service: Contact and work with the State of Ohio office for broadband services.
Internet Service: Determine if a municipal internet service provider is feasible.
Internet Service: Encourage placement of fiber or conduits during public works projects (dig once).
Internet Service: Incorporate annual discussions regarding the importance of internet connectivity at public meetings.
Internet Service: Inform local elected officials on the need for internet connectivity.
Internet Service: Leverage local assets to create partnerships with internet providers. Examples include allowing access to public utility poles and public light fixtures.
Internet Service: Research & identify grants or other funding opportunities available to expand internet service throughout the Village of Blanchester.
Internet Service: Simplify permitting processes for internet and cell service providers.
Internet Service: Use GIS to map all internet assets within the County including, but not limited to, fiber status, roof top access, tower access, right-of-way access across bridges and railroads, and available conduits.
Coordinate with the ODNR to update dam safety plans and increase inspection rates on at-risk dams.
Ensure all high-hazard potential dams have updated Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) in place.
Map inundation areas for all Class I and Class II dams.
Obtain or create inundation maps for all dams.
Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on best practices to minimize drought impacts and to develop benchmark criteria for implementing drought-related actions.
Create a public information and education program highlighting the responsibilities residents have towards water conservation and resource use.
Conduct an informational campaign to educate community members to cut down on water usage including watering lawns and using rain capture barrels during dry spells when possible.
Increase canopy coverage by planting more trees in public areas and rights-of-way to reduce urban heat.
Regularly (to be defined by each jurisdiction) check for leaks in the water supply system and provide documentation.
Create a task force of local law enforcement, public health officials, mental health professionals, medical professionals, elected officials, and other appropriate personnel to identify problems and potential solutions.
Monitor overdoses, deaths, opioid prescriptions, and drug related crimes to identify problem areas.
Produce an annual report on the status of overdoses, deaths, and drug related crimes in the Village of Clarksville.
Educate homeowners on safety techniques to follow during and after an earthquake.
Complete a stormwater drainage study for known problem areas to identify further mitigation actions.
Conduct annual outreach or community workshops to provide information to property owners about flood insurance.
Create a public information and education program to sensitize residents to the floodplain and the benefits of preserving these areas.
Develop a program involving public information and education to encourage donation of stream corridors and keep those areas adequately maintained free of debris.
Encourage or require (to be decided by each jurisdiction) the use of pervious surface materials for sidewalks, roadways, parking lots, and other paved areas.
Ensure all eligible jurisdictions are participating in the NFIP.
Require a drainage study with new development within jurisdictional boundaries.
Clinton County Fire Chief Association development of standardized hazardous materials response equipment procurement, interoperable PPE, and updated MOU for fire and hazardous materials response.
Collaborate with public and private sector interests to obtain/create information regarding disaster preparedness, recovery assistance and other post-disaster strategies for citizens and businesses.
Complete a public health plan to identify risk factors in the Village of Clarksville, including epidemics, pandemics, drug abuse, and other public health issues.
Encourage community members to keep NOAA weather radios at home and sign up for free weather warnings from the County EMA.
Conduct an informational campaign to educate community members on how to cut down on spoiled food during outages by encouraging them to keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut and to keep thermometers, coolers and ice packs ready in the event of a power outage.
Identify potential health hazards to local livestock, including infectious disease.
Regularly coordinate with public or private veterinary epidemiologists to monitor livestock-related diseases in the area.
Update the Village of Clarksville Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and aid in creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each department or agency.
Work with all jurisdictions on filling in gaps and strengthening capabilities in enacting mitigation strategies.
Encourage community members to obtain generators as a backup heat source and educate them on proper use, i.e. keep outside the home, away from windows and never run them in a garage.
Inform residents that they can leave faucets dripping to prevent freezing pipes.
Conduct an informational campaign to educate community members on public tornado shelter locations including fire stations.
Regularly (to be defined by each jurisdiction) check for leaks in the water supply system and provide documentation.
Coordinate between Clinton County?s and the municipal building and zoning offices to encourage the adoption of updated building codes.
Update the Clinton County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and aid in creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each department or agency.
Coordinate with building code enforcement responsibilities to create an improved wind resistance requirement for buildings.
Ensure that all public facilities have tornado safe rooms.
Distribute safety materials regarding tornados and severe summer weather through mailings. Safety brochures should include shelter locations, how to understand sirens and warnings, and how to shelter in place.
Ensure all high-hazard potential dams have updated Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) in place.
Map inundation areas for all Class I and Class II dams.
Obtain or create inundation maps for all dams.
Ensure all eligible jurisdictions are participating in the NFIP.
Search for grant funding to improve our drainage ditch (bring it up to standards) and pass it on to the County Engineer for maintenance.
Become more aware of the hazardous cargo transported by train through the village.
Ensure community members are notified of the power outage registration programs through power companies for restoration during an outage. It updates the utility accounts and makes them aware when someone needs power for medical reasons.
Work with all jurisdictions on filling in gaps and strengthening capabilities in enacting mitigation strategies.
Work with the water provider to check lines for breaks and leaks.
Create a map of publicly available safe rooms in the Village of Midland and distribute to the public.
Increase the number of safe rooms in the Village of Midland by installing safe rooms in residential and public buildings and working with local businesses, places of worship, etc. to install additional safe rooms.
Identify locations for new tornado shelters and install safe rooms in public buildings. Encourage or mandate tornado shelters in new builds.
Update existing shelters with tornado safe rooms.
Create a task force of local law enforcement, public health officials, mental health professionals, medical professionals, elected officials, and other appropriate personnel to identify problems and potential solutions.
Create an informational packet on opioid alternatives and distribute to all practicing doctors, hospitals, and dentists.
Monitor overdoses, deaths, opioid prescriptions, and drug related crimes to identify problem areas.
Produce an annual report on the status of overdoses, deaths, and drug related crimes in the County.
Ensure all eligible jurisdictions are participating in the NFIP.
Ensure all high-hazard potential dams have updated Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) in place.
Install flooding and storm drains to eliminate ponding water in the appropriate SFHA.
Obtain or create inundation maps for all dams.
Create and/or fully enforce a Mitigation Code for Dilapidated Housing. Section 1: Purpose and Scope: This code aims to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of residents by setting standards for the maintenance and repair of residential properties. Section 2: Definitions Dilapidated Housing: Any residential property that has significant structural damage, safety hazards, or lacks essential utilities.
Collaborate with public and private sector interests to obtain/create information regarding disaster preparedness, recovery assistance and other post-disaster strategies for citizens and businesses.
Create a severe weather conditions safety plan for the elderly or underprivileged.
Work with all jurisdictions on filling in gaps and strengthening capabilities in enacting mitigation strategies.
Ensure that all critical facilities and public buildings have backup generators in case of power failure.
Ensure all high-hazard potential dams have updated Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) in place.
Obtain or create inundation maps for all dams.
Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on best practices to minimize drought impacts and to develop benchmark criteria for implementing drought-related actions.
Create a public information and education program highlighting the responsibilities residents have towards water conservation and resource use.
Create a task force of local law enforcement, public health officials, mental health professionals, medical professionals, elected officials, and other appropriate personnel to identify problems and potential solutions.
Monitor overdoses, deaths, opioid prescriptions, and drug related crimes to identify problem areas.
Produce an annual report on the status of overdoses, deaths, and drug related crimes in the County.
Complete a public health plan to identify risk factors in the Village of Port William including epidemics, pandemics, drug abuse, and other public health issues.
Apply for funding related to a storm drain line on Walnut St. There is no drainage system on this street.
Encourage or require (to be decided by each jurisdiction) the use of pervious surface materials for sidewalks, roadways, parking lots, and other paved areas.
Encourage/assist the Village of Port William to participate in the NFIP.
Acquire and demolish properties within high-risk areas.
Clinton County Fire Chief Association development of standardized hazardous materials response equipment procurement, interoperable PPE, and updated MOU for fire and hazardous materials response.
Collaborate with public and private sector interests to obtain/create information regarding disaster preparedness, recovery assistance and other post-disaster strategies for citizens and businesses.
Update the Clinton County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and aid in creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each department or agency.
Work with all jurisdictions on filling in gaps and strengthening capabilities in enacting mitigation strategies.
Install lightning protection devices and methods, such as lightning rods and grounding, on communications infrastructure and other critical facilities.
Create a public information and education campaign for information dissemination about snow emergency alerts, snow levels, and corn stalk windbreaks.
Create a map of publicly available safe rooms in the Village of Port William and distribute to the public.
Increase the number of safe rooms in the Village of Port William by installing safe rooms in residential and public buildings and working with local businesses, places of worship, etc. to install additional safe rooms.
Internet Service: Assign or hire personnel who can take a leadership role in the internet connectivity effort.
Internet Service: Inform local elected officials on the need for internet connectivity.
Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on best practices to minimize drought impacts and to develop benchmark criteria for implementing drought-related actions.
Create a public information and education program highlighting the responsibilities residents have towards water conservation and resource use.
Recommend the planting of local plant species on public properties (xeriscaping).
Encourage residents to reduce the impacts of drought by following local watering guidelines, avoiding non-essential lawn irrigation, and ensure awareness that excessive or wasteful water use during drought conditions may be subject to enforcement by local authorities.
Reduce the risks from extreme heat by reminding community members to take breaks from the heat, check on neighbors, and use the cooling center at the SRWW Fire Department when temperatures get dangerously high.
Countywide training for neighborhood watch groups to educate and help develop a countywide watch support program.
Monitor overdoses, deaths, opioid prescriptions, and drug related crimes to identify problem areas.
Public property monitoring: Installation of camera systems for use by law enforcement in parks, on trails, and on other government owned public properties to reduce crime and public drug use.
Regularly coordinate with public or private veterinary epidemiologists to monitor livestock-related diseases in the area.
Complete a stormwater drainage study for known problem areas to identify further mitigation actions.
Create a public information and education program to sensitize residents to the floodplain and the benefits of preserving these areas.
Encourage community members to keep ditches clear by mowing tall grass and removing trash and debris to allow proper drainage and reduce flooding.
Develop a program involving public information and education to encourage donation of stream corridors and keep those areas adequately maintained free of debris.
Ensure all eligible jurisdictions are participating in the NFIP.
Ensure all high-hazard potential dams have updated Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) in place.
Obtain or create inundation maps for all dams.
Require a drainage study with new development within jurisdictional boundaries.
Acquire and demolish properties within high-risk areas.
Clinton County Fire Chief Association development of standardized hazardous materials response equipment procurement, interoperable PPE, and updated MOU for fire and hazardous materials response.
Collaborate with public and private sector interests to obtain/create information regarding disaster preparedness, recovery assistance and other post-disaster strategies for citizens and businesses.
Continue seasonal verification and promotion of heating and cooling stations in public buildings.
Coordinate between Clinton County and the municipal building and zoning offices to encourage the adoption of updated building codes.
Update the Clinton County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and aid in creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each department or agency.
Work with all jurisdictions on filling in gaps and strengthening capabilities in enacting mitigation strategies.
Work with local universities and experts to perform a countywide Invasive Species study.
Coordinate with building code enforcement responsibilities to create an improved wind resistance requirement for buildings.
Encourage community members to obtain a NOAA weather radio to ensure they are informed of weather warnings in the event they are out of range or in case of faulty weather sirens.
Install lightning protection devices and methods, such as lightning rods and grounding, on communications infrastructure and other critical facilities.
Bury overhead powerlines that are outside of flood areas to eliminate exposure to ice and snow.
Create a public information and education campaign for information dissemination about snow emergency alerts, snow levels, and corn stalk windbreaks.
Remind community members to review their employer's severe weather policies and to keep vehicles off the streets during snow emergencies so snowplows can get through.
Discourage or prohibit the use of flat roofs in new development to reduce the chance of roof collapse.
Create a network security policy and associated actions to take in the event of a suspected intrusion or attack.
Conduct an informational campaign to help community members without a safe place in their home make a plan to shelter with family or friends during a weather emergency.
Increase the number of safe rooms in the Village of Sabina by installing safe rooms in residential and public buildings and working with local businesses, places of worship, etc. to install additional safe rooms.
Ensure that all critical facilities and public buildings have backup generators in case of power failure.
Internet Service: Annually track the demand for internet service within the Village of Sabina, through surveys or other means. This includes asking about needed service and better service.
Internet Service: Leverage local assets to create partnerships with internet providers. Examples include allowing access to public utility poles and public light fixtures.
Map wildfires as they occur in the County to identify risk areas.

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