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All Hazard Mitigation Plan
Town of Oyster Bay, NY
Department of Intergovernmental Affairs

Description

	Identify the Town’s natural and man-made hazards
	Review and assess past disaster occurrences, estimate the probability of future occurrences, identify vulnerability (areas and development that could be impacted)
	Set goals to reduce potential impacts
	Recommend a prioritized list of solutions to mitigate potential damage
	Protect the public and resources within the Town

The mitigation plan explores mitigation opportunities and evaluates resources, needs and shortfalls.

The plan was prepared in accordance with Section 322 of the federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, entitled “Mitigation Planning,” which is an amendment to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. According to this amendment (known as the Stafford Act amendments), local governments that have an approved All-Hazard Mitigation Plan would be eligible to receive Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding.

Bowne’s work included coordination with the Town Department of Intergovernmental Affairs to create a planning committee to conduct the planning process. The Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee included representatives from Town offices of Emergency Management, Public Works, Parks, General Services, Planning and Development, Engineering, the Town Board and Town Supervisor’s office. The Committee included members of local civic groups as well as police, fire and school board officials and public representation to ensure broad community support for the plan.

The plan identified 26 hazards that pose a realistic threat to residents of the Town, including flooding, severe storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, ice storms, temperature extremes, drought, earthquake, blight, infestation, fire, hazardous material releases, oil spills, utility failure, water supply contamination, transportation accidents, structural collapse, explosion, civil unrest, epidemic, air contamination, radiological releases, fuel shortage and terrorism.