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2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan <br />Kittitas County, Washington <br /> <br /> <br />Appendix A: Mitigation Actions 278 <br />Mitigation <br />Action <br />Take measures to protect public drinking water sources from contamination during flooding events. During a flood event, <br />protecting public drinking water wells from contamination requires a multi-faceted approach which includes: <br /> <br />• Implementing proper land use planning to prevent hazardous materials from being stored near water sources . <br />• Constructing protective barriers around wells and implementing emergency shut -off valves can mitigate the risk of <br />floodwater infiltration. <br />• Regular monitoring of water quality and implementing rapid response protocols to address any contamination detected. <br />• Educating the public on proper waste disposal practices and promoting community engagement in water protection <br />efforts. <br />Action Number KC-44 <br />Year Initiated / <br />Anticipated Year <br />of Initiation <br />2025 Prioritization Score 32/40 <br />Goal(s) / Objective(s) Addressed 1, 2, 4, 5 Hazard(s) Mitigated Flood, Communicable Diseases/Pandemic <br />Project Status New If Deleted/No Longer <br />Needed, provide reason. N/A <br />Benefits <br />(Loss Avoided) Medium <br />Lead Agency / Organization Kittitas County Public Health <br />Department <br />Supporting Agency <br />/ Organization <br />(If applicable) <br />Kittitas County Public Works <br />Additional Participating <br />Jurisdictions (If applicable) N/A <br />Project Duration Long Term Estimated Cost High <br />Potential Funding Source Local Budgeted Funds, HMGP, <br />FEMA PA, Other <br />If Other, you must <br />identify a funding source. Washington State Department of Health Grant <br />Please provide further <br />detail on Potential <br />Funding Source. <br />General Fund (Staff Time) <br />Implementation Priority High Integration Ideas <br />(Optional) <br /> <br />