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CHAPTER 11. FLOOD <br />11-24 <br />• Ongoing flood hazard mitigation will require funding from multiple sources. <br />• There needs to be a coordinated hazard mitigation effort between jurisdictions affected by flood <br />hazards in the county. <br />• Floodplain residents need to continue to be educated about flood preparedness and the <br />resources available during and after floods. <br />• The concept of residual risk should be considered in the design of future capital flood control <br />projects and should be communicated with residents living in the floodplain. <br />• The promotion of flood insurance as a means of protecting private property owners from the <br />economic impacts of frequent flood events should continue. <br />• Existing floodplain-compatible uses such as agricultural and open space need to be maintained. <br />There is constant pressure to convert these existing uses to more intense uses within the <br />planning area during times of moderate to high growth. <br />• The economy affects a jurisdiction’s ability to manage its floodplains. Budget cuts and <br />personnel losses can strain resources needed to support floodplain management. <br />• A buildable-lands analysis that looks at vacant lands and their designated land use would be a <br />valuable tool in helping decision-makers make wise decisions about future development. <br />• The risk associated with flooding due to canal failure is unknown at this time. Data on this risk <br />need to be gathered to better support communities’ preparedness and response efforts.