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C(lunt u \ ' I actions because the action is first: public information followed by actions by power companies and volunteer organizations. Costs are minimal to carry out this action with the majority of funding coming from volunteer organizations. The San Marcos Fire Rescue (SMFS) initiated a successful Box Fan Distribution program in 2005 to distribute fans to elderly and low income persons during a period of extreme heat. Heat -2 (see T-2, "Building Code Improvements") addresses building code requirements and improvements that will result in structures that are better insulated and energy efficient to reduce the effects of extreme heat and cold. Building Code improvements may include minimum "R" values for building insulation; thermopane or insulated glass requirements for commercial and residential construction; energy audits of commercial and industrial structures; energy inspections and certifications required prior to issuing a "certificate of occupancy" for a residential structure. It is anticipated that this action should be coordinated with the Capital Area Planning Council (CAPCO) and possibly patterned after the North Central Texas Council of Governments "Safe, Clean and Green" campaign (see www.nctcog.on!) to encourage green roofs and energy efficient structures. I The Action Items will be implemented into each community's operating procedures such as the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), Park and Open Space Plan, Comprehensive Master Plan, and Department of Public Works budget. Mitigation Action Items will be accomplished by each participating community as funding becomes available from Federal, State and individual community Capital Improvement Programs, Storm Water Impact Fee Programs, and other sources. The Mitigation Plan Schedule outlined in Section 1.2 includes milestones for the five year period following Plan adoption. Annual Plan evaluations will include public review and evaluation of the Plan Action Items by the Hays County Mitigation Planning Committee. The Plan and Action Items will be revised based on an updated cost-benefit analysis, availability of funding and needs of the communities. The following action items have been listed in order of priority and address the six (6) preventive activities identified in CRS Activity 511.8. Miti2ation Actions that impact new buildin2s, infrastructure and critical facilities: Mitigation Action F-l - Accomplishing this action makes flood insurance available throughout Hays County and requires that all communities enforce the minimum requirements of the NFIP. Future buildings cannot be constructed within designated flood ways and cannot be constructed below the base flood elevation. Action F-l establishes sound floodplain management programs throughout Hays County. Mitigation Action F-2 - Increasing the flood insurance policy base in Hays County will provide financial relief to property owners and renters that are flooded in future disaster events. By relying on flood insurance property owners and renters have economic security and do not have to rely on a disaster event being declared as a Presidential Declared Disaster. I Mitigation Action F-5 - By adopting "higher standard" requirementsl new buildings, infrastructure and critical facilities have a reduced risk of loss of life and property damage during a flood event. Communities are encouraged to follow the guidance outlined in EO Hays Count)', Texas Miligation Plan 116