Mitigation Plan Appendices C-D

Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee Meeting

Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Time: 1:00 PM Location: Blair County Emergency Management, Altoona, PA

Meeting Minutes Summary

Mr. McFarland provided a status update on the current Hazard Mitigation Plan and the startup of the 2018 plan. Key points from the meeting included:

• Hazard List: The list of hazards was consolidated from over 50 to a total of 36. Some hazards were removed because they occurred at a higher rate than expected in the current plan.
• Goals: The committee is in good shape regarding goals for the 2013 plan, having met slightly better than 65% of them.
• Education Programs: Public education campaigns included placing literature in all libraries. Updates from PEMA can be added to these materials.
• Evacuation Routes: These remain difficult due to the unpredictability of hazards (e. g. , dam breaks). Specific corridors have been identified for hazardous materials derailments.
• Transportation: Improvements are expected to take two cycles. The Burns Avenue at 764 intersection was added to the transportation improvements list through MPO and PennDOT.
• Storm Preparedness: A brochure is being finalized for distribution to increase public awareness and response. It will be available in both electronic and paper formats.
• Community Rating System (CRS): Altoona is the only municipality in Blair County with a CRS rating of 8. Other municipalities could potentially achieve an 8 or 9 rating by keeping better records, which would lower flood insurance premiums.

Attendees

The following individuals were present representing various local organizations:

• LEPC: Drew McGhee, Donald Gallice
• Blair Township: Donald Orr
• VPMC Altoona: Michael Seiler
• LEMC Taylor Twp: Walt Gipe
• LEMC Greenfield: Terri Lingenfelter, Roger Lingenfelter
• LEMC N. Woodbury Twp: Jeff Krehner
• Hollidaysburg Borough: Aaron Gish
• Logan Township: Cassandra Schmick
• Allegheny Twp: Silke Morrison
• Woodbury Twp: Craig Hamilton
• Williamsburg Borough: Joe Lansberry
• Martinsburg Borough: Rich Brantner Jr.
• Blair County EMA: Mark Taylor, Cris Stacey, Michael Wall
• City of Altoona EMC: Tim Hileman
• City of Altoona: Jane Gill
• BCPC: Sheryl Dunfee, Jamie Klink, Dan McMullen
• Altoona Police: Matt Starr

Floodplain Statistics: Woodbury Township

Figure 24 provides a map and statistical breakdown for Woodbury Township regarding flood risks.

• Units in Floodplain: 14 units (2%) are located in the 100-year floodplain, with none located in the floodway.
• Parcels Intersecting Floodplain: 213 parcels (23%) intersect the 100-year floodplain, and 143 are located in the floodway.