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Home My Public Portal AboutCOTI_PR20170711_TybeeDisasterMitigationPlan.docxPRESS RELEASE: Contact: Jimmy Brown, Tybee Emergency Management Administrator For immediate release (912) 472-5062 2017 Hazard Mitigation Plan for Tybee Island Tybee Island, Ga. – (July 11, 2017) Chatham County and its municipal governments are required to complete a Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan by the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. Local Governments that complete their Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan will remain eligible for Federal Mitigation Funding. The purpose of the plan is to identify pre-disaster hazards and attempt to correct them in advance of storms or other disasters so as to lower the risk of injury to citizens and reduce property damage. This plan has been created over a period of time by CEMA and appointed members of each municipality. The plan is revised and approved by FEMA every 5 years. The entire plan is approximately 213 pages. Chatham County and each municipality have recognized and recoded possible hazards within their boundaries that they consider, if corrected, may reduce the hazards from a storm or other disaster. As part of our Community Rating System for our Flood Rating under CRS Activity #510, a progress report must be made available to the Public and governing body. The City Manager and the Emergency Management Coordinator reviewed each item under the Tybee Island section of the plan and labeled the status of each item at the present time. This 2017 Tybee Island progress report, obtained from the 2015 Chatham County Hazard Mitigation Plan, is detailed in the included text box. A part of the CRS Activity #510 is how it is advertised to the public for their viewing, how it was presented to the governing body, and how it was released to the press. The entire Chatham County Hazard Mitigation Plan can be found on the CEMA web-site at http://www.chathamemergency.org/hazard-mitigation-plan.php. A copy of the Tybee Island Progress Report is on file in the TEMA Office for public viewing. The Tybee Island Progress Report will also be available on the Tybee Island municipal web site at http://cityoftybee.org/207/Emergency-Management. Chatham County Multi –Jurisdictional Pre-Hazard Mitigation Plan 2017 Progress Report for Tybee Island, GA Tybee Island Action Steps: P-1 –Assist Tybee Nursing Home in applying for hardening project Status- Deleted –The City does not have authority over Nursing Homes in the area P-2 – Conduct engineering studies to harden Tybee Island Lighthouse and Fort Screven Status – Deleted – This is not a City Property P-3 – Research availability of temporary housing for Island residents Status – Completed – Research indicates that temporary housing on the Island is not practical based on the potential scenarios. P-4 – Put a plan in place for removal of records and documents from lower levels of buildings that may be flooded following a storm surge Status – Completed – A policy has been put into place to remove records from the lower levels of critical facilities based on evacuation plans. PP-1 – Assist Tybee nursing home in applying to construct safe room (s) Status – Deleted – The City does not have authority over Nursing Homes in the area PP2 – Evaluate Critical Facilities and recommend appropriate storm surge retrofit protection measures Status – Completed – The study was completed and recommendations were made for specific facilities for elevation or equipment needs PP-3 – Study potential effects of hazards on cemeteries Status – Deleted – There is no active cemeteries located within the City of Tybee Island PP-4- Acquire or elevate repetitive loss properties. If properties are acquired they could be demolished and land preserved as open space Status – New – There are 9 properties on the current repetitive loss list and these properties have had 2 or more floods in a 5 year period resulting in a dollar loss of $2,500.00 or more PP-5 – Elevate the 3 city potable water well pump houses (#78 van Horn, #111 Butler Avenue, # 105 14th Street) Status – New –Work will consist of the construction of an elevated building (Pump house) to house the motor, pump; pump control panel and generator with diesel fuel tank. The Chlorine Tank will still remain on ground level under the new elevated building. NRP-1- Protect existing sand dunes – Status – Deferred – This is a continuous effort in which the City seeks federal funding to protect its coast line. NRP – 2 – Build additional sand dunes Status – Deferred – This is a continuous effort by the City to protect their coast line. NRP 3 – Regulate dock construction to reduce damage to native marsh grass Status – Deleted – This is regulated by State Law SP-1- Remove submerged hazards from North Beach (Pieces of old jetties protrude at low tide but are covered at high tide creating a safety hazard for swimmers). Status – Completed SP-2 – Install tide flex valve at 3rd Street, Venetian Drive, Chatham Avenue and Alley # 3 Status – Completed- The city’s drainage is tidal influenced, these valves have been installed and keeps the tide from filling up our pipes allowing us to retain more storm water ES-1 – Install public announcements systems to be placed at each beach entrance on Tybee Island Status – Completed -4PA alert systems were installed and equipped with audio and voice that can be heard throughout the Island ES-2- Upgrade generators at Pump Stations Status – Completed Es-3 – Add redundancy to utility lines into Tybee Island Status – Deferred – The City is working with GA Power to continue this endeavor and anticipates completion in 2020 ES-4 – Purchase portable generators for stationing at each of the Three Tybee Island gas stations and other uses as needed Status – Completed – The generator is located at Police Station gas pump for fueling of all of the City vehicles ES-5 – Conduct additional hazard mitigation training for the Fire Department Status – Completed – Two City wide hazard mitigation exercises have been conducted with personnel from each City Department participating PEA -1- Conduct workshops related to FEMA hazard mitigation grant programs as needed Status – New – The City will work with the County to support public education on this endeavor Status – Completed – Research indicates that temporary housing on the Island is not practical based on the potential scenarios. P-4 – Put a plan in place for removal of records and documents from lower levels of buildings that may be flooded following a storm surge Status – Completed – A policy has been put into place to remove records from the lower levels of critical facilities based on evacuation plans. PP-1 – Assist Tybee nursing home in applying to construct safe room (s) Status – Deleted – The City does not have authority over Nursing Homes in the area PP2 – Evaluate Critical Facilities and recommend appropriate storm surge retrofit protection measures Status – Completed – The study was completed and recommendations were made for specific facilities for elevation or equipment needs PP-3 – Study potential effects of hazards on cemeteries Status – Deleted – There is no active cemeteries located within the City of Tybee Island PP-4- Acquire or elevate repetitive loss properties. If properties are acquired they could be demolished and land preserved as open space Status – New – There are 9 properties on the current repetitive loss list and these properties have had 2 or more floods in a 5 year period resulting in a dollar loss of $2,500.00 or more PP-5 – Elevate the 3 city potable water well pump houses (#78 van Horn, #111 Butler Avenue, # 105 14th Street) Status – New –Work will consist of the construction of an elevated building (Pump house) to house the motor, pump; pump control panel and generator with diesel fuel tank. The Chlorine Tank will still remain on ground level under the new elevated building. NRP-1- Protect existing sand dunes – Status – Deferred – This is a continuous effort in which the City seeks federal funding to protect its coast line. NRP – 2 – Build additional sand dunes Status – Deferred – This is a continuous effort by the City to protect their coast line. NRP 3 – Regulate dock construction to reduce damage to native marsh grass Status – Deleted – This is regulated by State Law SP-1- Remove submerged hazards from North Beach (Pieces of old jetties protrude at low tide but are covered at high tide creating a safety hazard for swimmers). Status – Completed SP-2 – Install tide flex valve at 3rd Street, Venetian Drive, Chatham Avenue and Alley # 3 Status – Completed- The city’s drainage is tidal influenced, these valves have been installed and keeps the tide from filling up our pipes allowing us to retain more storm water ES-1 – Install public announcements systems to be placed at each beach entrance on Tybee Island Chatham County Multi –Jurisdictional Pre-Hazard Mitigation Plan 2017 Progress Report for Tybee Island, GA Tybee Island Action Steps: P-1 –Assist Tybee Nursing Home in applying for hardening project Status- Deleted –The City does not have authority over Nursing Homes in the area P-2 – Conduct engineering studies to harden Tybee Island Lighthouse and Fort Screven Status – Deleted – This is not a City Property P-3 – Research availability of temporary housing for Island residents Status – Completed – Research indicates that temporary housing on the Island is not practical based on the potential scenarios. P-4 – Put a plan in place for removal of records and documents from lower levels of buildings that may be flooded following a storm surge Status – Completed – A policy has been put into place to remove records from the lower levels of critical facilities based on evacuation plans. PP-1 – Assist Tybee nursing home in applying to construct safe room (s) Status – Deleted – The City does not have authority over Nursing Homes in the area PP2 – Evaluate Critical Facilities and recommend appropriate storm surge retrofit protection measures Status – Completed – The study was completed and recommendations were made for specific facilities for elevation or equipment needs PP-3 – Study potential effects of hazards on cemeteries Status – Deleted – There is no active cemeteries located within the City of Tybee Island PP-4- Acquire or elevate repetitive loss properties. If properties are acquired they could be demolished and land preserved as open space Status – New – There are 9 properties on the current repetitive loss list and these properties have had 2 or more floods in a 5 year period resulting in a dollar loss of $2,500.00 or more PP-5 – Elevate the 3 city potable water well pump houses (#78 van Horn, #111 Butler Avenue, # 105 14th Street) Status – New –Work will consist of the construction of an elevated building (Pump house) to house the motor, pump; pump control panel and generator with diesel fuel tank. The Chlorine Tank will still remain on ground level under the new elevated building. NRP-1- Protect existing sand dunes – Status – Deferred – This is a continuous effort in which the City seeks federal funding to protect its coast line. NRP – 2 – Build additional sand dunes Status – Deferred – This is a continuous effort by the City to protect their coast line. NRP 3 – Regulate dock construction to reduce damage to native marsh grass Status – Deleted – This is regulated by State Law SP-1- Remove submerged hazards from North Beach (Pieces of old jetties protrude at low tide but are covered at high tide creating a safety hazard for swimmers). Status – Completed SP-2 – Install tide flex valve at 3rd Street, Venetian Drive, Chatham Avenue and Alley # 3 Status – Completed- The city’s drainage is tidal influenced, these valves have been installed and keeps the tide from filling up our pipes allowing us to retain more storm water ES-1 – Install public announcements systems to be placed at each beach entrance on Tybee Island Status – Completed -4PA alert systems were installed and equipped with audio and voice that can be heard throughout the Island ES-2- Upgrade generators at Pump Stations Status – Completed Es-3 – Add redundancy to utility lines into Tybee Island Status – Deferred – The City is working with GA Power to continue this endeavor and anticipates completion in 2020 ES-4 – Purchase portable generators for stationing at each of the Three Tybee Island gas stations and other uses as needed Status – Completed – The generator is located at Police Station gas pump for fueling of all of the City vehicles ES-5 – Conduct additional hazard mitigation training for the Fire Department Status – Completed – Two City wide hazard mitigation exercises have been conducted with personnel from each City Department participating PEA -1- Conduct workshops related to FEMA hazard mitigation grant programs as needed Status – New – The City will work with the County to support public education on this endeavor About Tybee Island, GA.: The City of Tybee Island, Georgia is on the outermost barrier island off the Savannah area coast. With a wild bird sanctuary, over three miles of ocean beaches, and salt marshes on the back river, outdoor recreation activities abound for visitors to the island. As a key defense point to the important Savannah port, Tybee’s Fort Screven, Tybee Post Theater, Fort Pulaski, and the Tybee Island and Cockspur Lighthouses combine with the unique architectures of the island’s raised cottages to form a rich backdrop for history buffs. Attracting a strong artistic community, there are several local supporting art galleries. Keeping the island interesting year round are several arts festivals, the Annual Pirate Fest, the Beach Bum Parade, St Patrick’s Day celebrations, the Hot Rod Run, the Beach Bash, and the Christmas Parade, as well as fireworks displays on Independence and New Year’s Days off the Walter W. Parker Pier and Pavilion. The Marine Science Center cooperates with Georgia’s DNR to protect threatened sea turtle species by searching for nests, protecting their eggs, and making sure hatchlings make it to sea. For visitor information, stop by http://www.visittybee.com/, and to find more about the City of Tybee Island, visit our web site at http://www.cityoftybee. org/. # # #