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Hay,; (Iilllll\ ,~~t~Jt un 11988 where critical facilities are protected to the 500-year (0.2% annual chance flood event) elevation. I Mitigation Action F-7 - Update floodplain mapping (DFIRM's) and HAZUS mapping identifies hazard areas, improves public awareness, reduces the risk of loss of life, and new buildings and infrastructure have a reduced risk of damage during a flood event. Mitigation Action F-8 - By increasing training for local floodplain managers and CFM's there should be improved local floodplain management programs, reduced risk of loss of life, and new buildings and infrastructure have a reduced risk of damage during a flood event. Mitigation Action F-9 - By increasing the number of CRS Communities in Hays County there should be improved local floodplain management programs, reduced risk of loss of life, and new buildings and infrastructure have a reduced risk of damage during a flood event. Mitigation Actions E-I through E-5 improve emergency response and recovery to save lives and reduce damage to both existing and future structures. Mitigation Action E-l - By improving emergency warning Hays County and participating communities can respond faster to save lives and reduce property damage during disaster events. Mitigation Action E-2 - By improving emergency communications Hays County and participating communities can respond faster and coordinate better to save lives and reduce property damage during disaster events. I Mitigation Action E-3 - By increasing emergency staff Hays County and partIcIpating communities can adequately staff systems like 911, fire departments, and sheriff and police departments to save lives and reduce property damage during disaster events. Mitigation Action E-4 - Development of and maintenance of countywide and individual community HAZMAP Plans. Creation of a Mitigation Plan is only the start. The Mitigation Plan needs to be implemented, monitored and reviewed/updated annually. Fully implemented Mitigation Plans will inform the public, train and equip emergency responders, mitigate hazards and ultimately result in reduction of risks to both existing and future buildings. Mitigation Action E-5 - Storm Ready is a proven mitigation action. By Hays County and participating communities becoming Storm Ready Communities there can be mitigation actions in place to save lives and reduce property damage during disaster events. Mitigation Action H-l - By establishing HAZMA T cargo routes in hays County future buildings can be constructed outside high risk areas. Mitigation Action Fire- 1 - By providing backup power to fire stations both existing and future I buildings can be better protected and increased capabilities can save lives. Ha)'s Count", Texas Mitigation Plan 117