Res-2018-158 Wildfire Protection Plan

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Local Planning Integration During development of this CWPP, several planning and management documents were reviewed in order to avoid conflicting goals and objectives. Existing programs and policies were reviewed in order to identify those that may weaken or enhance the mitigation objectives outlined in this document. The following sections identify and briefly describe some of the existing Kittitas County planning documents and ordinances considered during development of this CWPP. Kittitas County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazards Mitigation Plan As a requirement to receive certain types of federal non-emergency disaster assistance, including funding for hazard mitigation projects, Kittitas County and the cities and towns of Ellensburg, Cle Elum, Roslyn, and South Cle Elum are required to develop and maintain an up-to-date local hazard mitigation plan. The jointly developed Kittitas County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazards Mitigation Plan was approved by FEMA in 2011 and contains multiple short and long-term action items that directly or indirectly support the goals and guiding principles of the CWPP. Kittitas Countv Comprehensive Emergency Management Plar1 (CEMPJ The Kittitas County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) provides a framework from which mitigation efforts occur in response to large scale incidents or a combination of incidents in Kittitas County. The CEMP describes functions and activities necessary to implement the four phases of Emergency Management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. The plan uses Emergency Support Functions, which identify primary and support agencies responsibilities and activities that County and local jurisdictions may need in order to implement all-hazard mitigation. It provides policies, information, recommendations, and guidance to assist responsible officials making operational decisions. Emergency Support Functions are Transportation; Emergency Communications; Public Works & Engineering; Fire Protection; Information Analysis & Planning; Mass Care; Resource Management; Health & Medical Services; Search & Rescue; Hazardous Materials; Food & Water; Energy & Utilities; Military Support; Recovery & Restoration; Law Enforcement; and Damage Assessment. CEMP updates will include support of initiatives and action items outlined in the Kittitas County CWPP. 2009 Kittitas Countv Communitv Wildfire Protection Plan . The 2009 version of the Kittitas County CWPP was used as the basis for the 2018 CWPP Update. Much of the background information, risk evaluation, and action items were integrated into the Update. However, the updated CWPP incorporates new data, mapping, and analysis tools and uses a more refined framework for the presentation of material. Furthermore, the 2018 CWPP includes a larger cross-section of stakeholders and public input due to the recent efforts of the KFACC.