Existing Mitigation Capabilities and Strategies Strategies that were previously completed prior to 2007, or completed between 2007 and 2014, are listed below and noted under the column. Strategies that were completed since the last version of the plan are listed as well. “effectiveness” As part of the development of this plan update in 2015 and 2016, the Hazard Mitigation Workgroup evaluated each mitigation strategy to determine its effectiveness and whether any improvements be made. Hazards Area Capability or Strategy Description Effectiveness Potential Changes Mitigated Covered Increase use of specific Examine current notification system including feasibility mapping features of the of Reverse 911. Develop a preliminary project proposal General/All Entire Town Effective Reverse 911 system, such as and cost estimate. identifying flood areas. Not effective. Check against new seismic Shelters were codes. Using construction dates of existing shelters, identify constructed prior those shelters that were built to Massachusetts’ current General / All Entire Town to existing seismic seismic code. codes and not cost effective to retrofit. None. Update Monson’s Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan General / All Entire Town Effective Five (5) Years. Not effective, as None. Actively pursue conservation and permanent protection there is little land of subject to flooding to prevent damage to life and Flooding zones to acquire in flood property from flooding. zones. Review in context of new Expected to be The town should evaluate whether to become a part of maps to see how many more Flooding Flood zones effective, but no FEMA’s Community Rating System. households are impacted by progress to date. updated flood zones.
Existing Mitigation Capabilities and Strategies Strategies that were previously completed prior to 2007, or completed between 2007 and 2014, are listed below and noted under the “effectiveness” column. Strategies that were completed since the last version of the plan are listed as well. As part of the development of this plan update in 2015 and 2016, the Hazard Mitigation Workgroup evaluated each mitigation strategy to determine its effectiveness and whether any improvements be made. Capability or Strategy Description Hazards Mitigated Area Covered Effectiveness Potential Changes Examine current notification system including feasibility of Reverse 911. Develop a preliminary project proposal and cost estimate. General/All Entire Town Effective Increase use of specific mapping features of the Reverse 911 system, such as identifying flood areas. Using construction dates of existing shelters, identify those shelters that were built to Massachusetts’ current seismic code. General / All Entire Town Not effective. Shelters were constructed prior to existing seismic codes and not cost effective to retrofit. Check against new seismic codes. Update Monson’s Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Five (5) Years. General / All Entire Town Effective None. Actively pursue conservation and permanent protection of subject to flooding to prevent damage to life and property from flooding. Flooding zones Not effective, as there is little land to acquire in flood zones. None. The town should evaluate whether to become a part of FEMA’s Community Rating System. Flooding Flood zones Expected to be effective, but no progress to date. Review in context of new maps to see how many more households are impacted by updated flood zones.