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2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan <br />Kittitas County, Washington <br /> <br /> <br />Table of Contents ii <br />TABLE OF CONTENTS <br />Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................. 1 <br />Chapter 1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 5 <br />1.1. Purpose of the Plan ................................................................................................................. 5 <br />1.2. Hazard Mitigation Program ...................................................................................................... 5 <br />1.3. Planning Area .......................................................................................................................... 6 <br />1.4. Participating Jurisdictions ........................................................................................................ 6 <br />1.5. Plan Participation ..................................................................................................................... 7 <br />1.5.1. Core Planning Team ......................................................................................................... 7 <br />1.5.2. Steering Committee .......................................................................................................... 7 <br />1.5.3. Local Planning Teams and Community Representatives .................................................. 9 <br />1.5.4. Supporting Organizations ................................................................................................. 9 <br />1.6. Plan Approval and Adoption .................................................................................................... 9 <br />Chapter 2. Planning Process ............................................................................................................ 11 <br />2.1. Review of Existing Programs and Plans ................................................................................ 13 <br />2.2. Equity Consideration for Underserved Population .................................................................. 13 <br />Chapter 3. Community Profile ........................................................................................................... 16 <br />3.1. Kittitas County History ........................................................................................................... 17 <br />3.2. Topography ........................................................................................................................... 18 <br />3.2.1. Geology .......................................................................................................................... 18 <br />3.2.2. Soils ............................................................................................................................... 19 <br />3.2.3. Slope Stability ................................................................................................................. 21 <br />3.2.4. Seismic Features ............................................................................................................ 21 <br />3.3. Climate .................................................................................................................................. 22 <br />3.4. Land Use ............................................................................................................................... 24 <br />3.5. Changes in Development....................................................................................................... 28 <br />3.6. Demographics ....................................................................................................................... 29 <br />3.6.1. Underserved Population ................................................................................................. 34 <br />3.7. Economy ............................................................................................................................... 35 <br />3.8. Critical Facilities and Infrastructure ........................................................................................ 37 <br />3.9. Capability Assessment .......................................................................................................... 39 <br />3.9.1. Planning and Regulatory Capabilities ............................................................................. 39 <br />3.9.2. Administrative and Technical Capabilities ....................................................................... 44 <br />3.9.3. Financial Capabilities ...................................................................................................... 45 <br />3.9.4. Education and Outreach Capabilities .............................................................................. 46 <br />3.9.5. Recommended Expanded or Improved Capabilities ....................................................... 46