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~' ,J HMGP funding because they may be viewed as disaster response actions rather than mitigation actions however the Planning Committee chose to include them in the Plan to complement I other mitigation actions. The emergency preparedness actions are independent although justified where better warning, communication systems, and increased staff are needed to carry out the HAZMAP (E-5) and become Storm Ready (E-6). Each action can stand alone with costs as follows: E-l Improve Emergency Warning E-2 Improve Emergency Communications E- 3 Increase Emergency Response Staff E-4 Install reverse 911 System E-5 Maintain HAZMAP Plans E-6 Become Storm Ready $60,000 to $95,000 $620,000 $] 00,000 per year $65,000 Within current budgets Within current budgets Although the costs are great for several actions the opportunities for Federal and State funding can offset the cost making the local share very reasonable considering the benefits received. Mitigation Action H- 1 (Designate HAZMA T Routes). This action has major benefits with the possibility that the funding may be provided by TxDOT and others. Mitigation Action H-2 (see E-5 - Development of and maintenance' of countywide and individual community HAZMAP Plans) assists all communities within Hays County to become eligible for future HMGP funding. Mitigation Action T- 1 (Safe Rooms). This action has the possibility of HMGP funding with the I local share being 25%. However if safe rooms are constructed as part of new school facilities, the cost would be part of the educational budget. This action has the potentia] of saving lives therefore the benefit cost analysis goes in favor of the benefit because saving one life would be worth the cost. Mitigation Action T-2 (Building Code Improvements) This action has zero cost by participating communities and the benefits for new construction are major. Building code improvements ensure that new construction (buildings and infrastructure) can be more resistant to damage from a wide range of hazards. Mitigation Actions D- 1 and D-2 (Drought Reduction Measures and water system improvements) addresses a state wide problem as populations increase and water supplies decrease. Mitigation Action D-2 has a very high cost ($4,720M for Region L) however the need for these actions is increasing annually. Since this is a state-wide problem the solution will be regional at a minimum. Hays County and participating communities recognize this problem and initiation of Mitigation Action D- 1 is a minimum first start with costs low and benefits high. Mitigation Action Heat- 1 addresses Extreme Heat Hazard. Elderly, disabled, infants, and lower income persons are considered to be at risk during prolonged extreme heat periods. The I inability of individuals to purchase, maintain and pay high energy costs for air conditioning systems and fans can place individuals at health risk. This is perhaps one of the least costly Hays Count)', Texas Mitigation Plan 115