2019_KittitasCountyHMP_Volume 1_For Adoption

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17-1 CHAPTER 17. MITIGATION ALTERNATIVES Catalogs of hazard mitigation alternatives were developed that present a broad range of alternatives to be considered for use in the planning area, in compliance with 44 CFR (Section 201.6.c.3.ii), during the last plan update. One catalog was developed for each hazard of concern evaluated in the plan. The same catalogs used in the last update were reviewed for the 2019 update to determine if priorities or preferences have changes. The catalogs for each hazard are listed in Table 17-1 through Table 17-8. The catalogs present alternatives that are categorized in two ways: • By what the alternative would do: – Manipulate a hazard – Reduce exposure to a hazard – Reduce vulnerability to a hazard – Increase the ability to respond to or be prepared for a hazard • By who would have responsibility for implementation: – Individuals – Businesses – Government Most hazard mitigation initiatives recommended in this plan update were selected from among the alternatives presented in the catalogs. Others arose out of thoughts generated by the review. The catalogs provide a baseline of mitigation alternatives that are backed by a planning process, are consistent with the planning partners’ goals and objectives, and are within the capabilities of the partners to implement. However, not all the alternatives meet all the planning partners’ selection criteria. No actions were reviewed for the avalanche hazard other than public education actions, since there is very little development exposed to this hazard within the planning area.