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Section 9.9 - City of Paterson
DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update – Passaic County and All Municipalities, New Jersey 9.9-1 June 2020
9.9 CITY OF PATERSON
This section presents the jurisdictional annex for the City of Paterson. The annex includes a general
overview of the City of Paterson; an assessment of the City of Paterson’s risk, vulnerability, and mitigation
capabilities; and a prioritized action plan to implement prior to a disaster to reduce future losses and achieve
greater resilience to natural hazards.
9.9.1 Hazard Mitigation Planning Team
The following individuals are the City of Paterson’s identified HMP update primary and alternate points of
contact and NFIP Floodplain Administrator.
Table 9.9-1. Hazard Mitigation Planning Team
Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact Name / Title: Rhonda E. Thompson, OEM Coordinator Address: 111 Broadway Paterson, NJ 07505 Phone Number: 973-321-1410 Email: [email protected]
Name / Title: Fred Margron, City Engineer Address: 111 Broadway 4th floor, Paterson, NJ 07505 Phone Number: 973-321-1320 Email: [email protected]
NFIP Floodplain Administrator Name / Title: Jerry Lobozzo, Construction Official Address: 111 Broadway 1st floor, Paterson, NJ 07505 Phone Number: 973-321-1232 x1233 Email: [email protected]
9.9.2 Jurisdiction Profile
Paterson, also known as the ‘Silk City,’ became an incorporated city in 1851. It’s location along the Passaic
River and near the Great Falls provided many industries the opportunity to harness a source of energy to
power their factories. These industries flourished and with their growth, came the beginnings of the
Industrial Revolution in the United States (City of Paterson 2014).
Paterson is governed by the Mayor/Council form of government under the Faulker Act (City of Paterson
2014). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the City has a total land area of 8.074 square miles, of which
8.428 square miles is land and 0.276 square miles is water.
According to the U.S. Census, the 2010 population for the City of Paterson was 146,199. The estimated
2017 population was 147,890, a 1.2 percent increase from the 2010 Census. Data from the 2017 U.S. Census
American Community Survey indicate that 7.8 percent of the population is 5 years of age or younger and
11 percent is 65 years of age or older. Communities must deploy a support system that enables all
populations to safely reach shelters or to quickly evacuate a hazard area.
9.9.3 Growth/Development Trends
Understanding how past, current, and projected development patterns have or are likely to increase or
decrease risk in hazard areas is a key component to understanding a jurisdiction’s overall risk to its hazards
of concern. Table 9.9-2 summarizes recent and expected future development trends, including major
residential/commercial development and major infrastructure development. Figures 9.9-1 and 9.9-2 at the
Section 9.9 - City of Paterson
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end of this annex illustrate the geographically-delineated hazard areas and the location of potential new
development.
Table 9.9-2. Recent and Expected Future Development
Type of Development 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Number of Building Permits for New Construction Issued Since the Previous HMP
Single Family 0 30 36 31 37
Multi-Family 0 0 1 1 7
Other (commercial, mixed-use, etc.)
0 2 3 4 10
Property or Development Name
Type of
Development # of Units / Structures
Location (address
and/or block and lot)
Known Hazard Zone(s)*
Description / Status of
Development Recent Major Development and Infrastructure from 2015 to Present
None Identified
Known or Anticipated Major Development and Infrastructure in the Next Five (5) Years
None identified other than 5th Ave redevelopment
* Only location-specific hazard zones or vulnerabilities identified.
9.9.4 Capability Assessment
The City of Paterson performed an inventory and analysis of existing capabilities, plans, programs, and
policies that enhance its ability to implement mitigation strategies. Section 5 (Capability Assessment)
describes the components included in the capability assessment and their significance for hazard mitigation
planning. This section summarizes the following findings of the assessment:
An assessment of legal and regulatory capabilities.
Development and permitting capabilities.
An assessment of fiscal capabilities.
An assessment of education and outreach capabilities.
Information on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) compliance.
Classification under various community mitigation programs.
The community’s adaptive capacity for the impacts of climate change.
PLANN ING , L EG AL A ND REG U LA TOR Y CAPA BI LI TY
The table below summarizes the legal and regulatory tools that are available to the City of Paterson.
Table 9.9-3. Planning, Legal and Regulatory Capability
Do you have this?
(Yes/No)
Authority that enforces
(Federal, State, Regional, County,
Local)
State Mandated / Allowed
Has the HMP been integrated in the last 5 years? If yes- how?
If yes- how? Describe in comments
If no - can it be a mitigation action? If yes, add Mitigation
Action #.
Codes, Ordinances, & Requirements
Building Code Yes Local/State Yes No -
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Do you have this?
(Yes/No)
Authority that enforces
(Federal, State, Regional, County,
Local)
State Mandated / Allowed
Has the HMP been integrated in the last 5 years? If yes- how?
If yes- how? Describe in comments
If no - can it be a mitigation action? If yes, add Mitigation
Action #.
Comment: State mandated on local level under NJAC 5:23-3.14. International Building Code – New Jersey Edition, 2018, NJAC 5:24-3.14. Community Improvements enforces the Building Code.
Zoning Code Yes Local Yes No -
Comment: Per State of NJ Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL) L. 1975, s. 2, eff Aug 1, 1976, 40-55D-62: 49. Power to zone, requires all jurisdictions to have current zoning and other land development ordinances after the planning board has adopted the land use element and master plan. Chapter 483 of the municipal code (April 2016) of the Township code. The Planning Department enforces the Zoning Code. The purpose of the Chapter are as follows: A. To plan and guide the appropriate use or development of all land in a manner that will promote the public health, safety, morals and general welfare by means including the following: 1. By regulating the location of buildings and establishing standards of development; establishing setback lines of buildings designed for residential, commercial, industrial, office or other uses and by fixing reasonable standards to which buildings or structures shall conform. 2. By prohibiting incompatible uses; and prohibiting uses, buildings or structures that are incompatible with the character of development of the permitted uses within specified zoning districts and surrounding areas. 3. By regulating alterations of existing buildings; and preventing such additions to and alterations or remodeling of existing buildings or structures as would not comply with the restrictions and limitations imposed hereunder. 4. By conserving the value of land and buildings throughout the City. B. To secure safety from fire, flood, panic and other natural and man‐made disasters. C. To provide adequate light, air, and open space. D. To ensure that the development of the municipality does not conflict with the development and general welfare of neighboring municipalities, the county and state as a whole. E. To promote the establishment of appropriate population densities and concentrations that will contribute to the well‐being of persons, neighborhoods, communities and regions and the preservation of the environment. F. To encourage the appropriate and efficient expenditure of public funds by the coordination of public development and land use policies. G. To provide sufficient space in appropriate locations for a variety of uses and open space, both public and private, according to their respective environmental requirements. H. To encourage the location and design of transportation routes that will promote the free flow of traffic while' discouraging locations of such facilities and routes that result in congestion or blight. I. To promote a desirable visual environment through creative development techniques and good civic design and arrangements. J. To promote the conservation of open space and valuable natural resources and to prevent the degradation of the environment through improper use of land. K. To encourage planned development that incorporates the best features of design and relates the type, design and layout of various types of development to particular sites. L. To encourage coordination of the various public and private procedures and activities shaping land development, with a view to lessening the cost of such development and to the more efficient use of land. M. To control flooding, soil erosion and sedimentation precipitated by development and caused by water runoff, soil disturbances, destruction or removal of ground cover or plant life, grading or filling. N. To provide, within the community's resources, for the future housing needs of the citizens of the City of Paterson. O. To encourage senior citizen community housing construction. P. To promote utilization of renewable energy sources. Q. To promote the maximum practicable recovery and recycling of recyclable materials from municipal solid waste through the use of planning practices designed to incorporate the State Recycling Plan goals and to compliment municipal recycling programs. The Ordinance includes Flood Control Review, Soil Erosion Control Review, and Historic Preservation Review.
Subdivisions Yes Local Yes No -
Comment: Chapter 297 of the Township code. Planning and Zoning enforce the Subdivision Code. State mandated - P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-47): 40:55D-37. Grant of power; referral of proposed ordinance; county planning board approval. Dictated by the Municipal Land Use Law. NJ Statute 40:27-6.2The board of freeholders of any county having a county planning board shall provide for the review of all subdivisions of land within the county by said county planning board and for the approval of those subdivisions affecting county road or drainage facilities as set forth and limited hereinafter in this section.
Stormwater Management Yes Local Yes No -
Comment: Title 7 of the NJ Administrative Code (N.J.A.C. 7:8); Chapter 433 of the municipal code; DPW enforces. The Stormwater Control Ordinance establishes minimum stormwater management requirements and controls for major development.
Post-Disaster Recovery No - - - -
Comment:
Section 9.9 - City of Paterson
DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update – Passaic County and All Municipalities, New Jersey 9.9-4 June 2020
Do you have this?
(Yes/No)
Authority that enforces
(Federal, State, Regional, County,
Local)
State Mandated / Allowed
Has the HMP been integrated in the last 5 years? If yes- how?
If yes- how? Describe in comments
If no - can it be a mitigation action? If yes, add Mitigation
Action #.
Real Estate Disclosure Yes State – Division of Consumer Affairs
Yes No -
Comment: N.J.A.C. 13:45A-29.1; Before signing a contract of sale, all purchasers must receive a New Jersey Public Offering Statement (POS) approved by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission. The POS provides information such as proximity to hospitals, schools, fire and police, as well as any hazards, risks or nuisances in or around the subdivision. Ordinance 98-011.
Growth Management No Local Yes - -
Comment: State mandated at local level
Shoreline Development No - No - -
Comment:
Site Plan Review Yes Local Yes No -
Comment: MLUL NJ 40:55d. Enforced by Planning and Zoning.
Environmental Protection Yes State and Local Yes
Comment: The rules that are utilized by the NJDEP and other environmental agencies are codified at Title 7 of the NJ Municipal Administrative Code. Air Pollution Control Code (Chapter 105), Sewer, etc.
Flood Damage Prevention Yes Local Yes Yes -
Comment: Chapter 219 of the municipal code, enforced by the Floodplain Manager. It is the purpose of the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas by provisions designed: A. To protect human life and health. B. To minimize expenditure of public money for costly flood control projects. C. To minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding and generally undertaken at the expense of the general public. D. To minimize prolonged business interruptions. E. To minimize damage to public facilities and utilities such as water and gas mains, electric, telephone and sewer lines, streets and bridges located in areas of special flood hazard. F. To help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the secondary use and development of areas of special flood hazard so as to minimize future flood blight areas. G. To insure that potential buyers are notified that property is in an area of special flood hazard.
Wellhead Protection No - - - -
Comment:
Emergency Management No - - - -
Comment:
Climate Change No - - - -
Comment:
Disaster Recovery Ordinance No - - - -
Comment:
Disaster Reconstruction Ordinance
No - - - -
Comment:
Other No - - - -
Comment:
Planning Documents
Comprehensive / Master Plan Yes Local/State Yes No -
Comment: 3/24/14; MLUL NJ 40:55d. Administered by Planning and Zoning.
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DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update – Passaic County and All Municipalities, New Jersey 9.9-5 June 2020
Do you have this?
(Yes/No)
Authority that enforces
(Federal, State, Regional, County,
Local)
State Mandated / Allowed
Has the HMP been integrated in the last 5 years? If yes- how?
If yes- how? Describe in comments
If no - can it be a mitigation action? If yes, add Mitigation
Action #.
Capital Improvement Plan Yes Local Allowed Yes -
Comment: 2015. Administered by DPW.
Disaster Debris Management Plan Yes Administration No Yes -
Comment: Has been submitted to NJ DEP for approval
Floodplain or Watershed Plan No - No - -
Comment:
Stormwater Management Plan Yes Local and State Yes No -
Comment: Per NJDEP Storm Water Management Rule (N.J.A.C. 7:8, et seq.). The Municipal Stormwater Regulation Program was developed in response to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA) Phase II rules published in December 1999. The Department issued final stormwater rules on February 2, 2004 and four (4) NJPDES general permits authorizing stormwater discharges from Tier A and Tier B municipalities, as well as public complexes, and highway agencies that discharge stormwater from municipal separate storm sewers (MS4s).
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes Local and State Yes Yes -
Comment: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan-May 2005. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan identifies stormwater programs, state basic requirements, local ordinances and enforcement, and the local stormwater management processes.
Urban Water Management Plan No - No - -
Comment:
Habitat Conservation Plan No - No - -
Comment:
Economic Development Plan Yes Local/State No - -
Comment: MLUL NJ 40:55d. Planning/Zoning etc.
Shoreline Management Plan No - No - -
Comment:
Community Wildfire Protection Plan
No - No - -
Comment:
Community Forest Management Plan
Yes Local No No -
Comment: Forestry Management Plan
Transportation Plan Yes Local/State No No -
Comment: 3/24/14; MLUL NJ 40:55d. planning zoning etc.
Agriculture Plan No - No - -
Comment:
Climate Action Plan No - No - -
Comment:
Tourism Plan Yes - No - -
Comment:
Business Development Plan No - - - -
Comment:
Other No - - - -
Section 9.9 - City of Paterson
DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update – Passaic County and All Municipalities, New Jersey 9.9-6 June 2020
Do you have this?
(Yes/No)
Authority that enforces
(Federal, State, Regional, County,
Local)
State Mandated / Allowed
Has the HMP been integrated in the last 5 years? If yes- how?
If yes- how? Describe in comments
If no - can it be a mitigation action? If yes, add Mitigation
Action #.
Comment:
Response/Recovery Planning
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) / Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
Yes Local Yes No -
Comment: Per the NJ Civilian Defense and Disaster Control Act (App.A:9_43.2) Counties and municipalities must have written Emergency Operations Plans to be reviewed every 2 years. The city’s EOP was updated on March 24, 2014.
Threat & Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (THIRA)
No - - - -
Comment: Have gone over during LEPC annual meetings
Post-Disaster Recovery Plan No - - - -
Comment: Included in EOP - 2/26/2013
Continuity of Operations Plan Yes Local Yes - -
Comment: Included in the CEMP
Public Health Plan Yes Local Yes No -
Comment: Public Health Plan
Other No - - - -
Comment:
Table 9.9-4. Development and Permitting Capability
Criterion Response
Does your jurisdiction issue development permits? Yes, Planning Board and permitting
programs
- If no, who does? If yes, which department?
Does your jurisdiction have the ability to track permits by hazard area? Yes, City-based GIS system
Does your jurisdiction have a buildable lands inventory? -If yes, please describe briefly. -If no, please quantitatively describe the level of buildout in the jurisdiction.
Yes, vacant property layer
ADM INIS TR AT IV E A ND TECH NI CAL CA PAB IL IT Y
The table below summarizes potential staff and personnel resources available to the City of Paterson.
Table 9.9-5. Administrative and Technical Capabilities
Staff/Personnel Resource Available? Department/Agency/Position
Administrative Capability
Planning Board Yes Economic Development / Planning and Zoning Board
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Staff/Personnel Resource Available? Department/Agency/Position
Mitigation Planning Committee No -
Environmental Board / Commission Yes Administration
Open Space Board / Committee No -
Economic Development Commission / Committee Yes Administration
Warning Systems / Services (reverse 911, outdoor warning signals)
Yes Reverse 911, website, social media, Everbridge
Maintenance program to reduce risk Yes DPW
Mutual aid agreements Yes Paterson Fire Department
Technical/Staffing Capability
Planners or engineers with knowledge of land development and land management practices
Yes Economic Development / Planning and Zoning Board
Engineers or professionals trained in building or infrastructure construction practices
Yes City Engineer
Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards
Yes Economic Development / Planning and Zoning Board
Staff with training in benefit/cost analysis No -
Staff with training in green infrastructure No -
Staff with education/knowledge/training in low impact development
Yes Planning, Zoning and Engineering
Surveyor No -
Stormwater engineer Yes City Engineering Division
Personnel skilled or trained in GIS applications Yes City Engineer
Local or state water quality professional No -
Scientist familiar with natural hazards in local area
No -
Emergency manager No -
Grant writers Yes City has retained a grant writer
Resilience Officer No -
Watershed planner No -
Environmental specialist No -
Other No -
F IS CAL CA PAB IL IT Y
The table below summarizes financial resources available to the City of Paterson.
Table 9.9-6. Fiscal Capabilities
Financial Resource Accessible or Eligible to Use?
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG, CDBG-DR) Yes
Capital Improvements Project Funding Yes
Authority to Levy Taxes for Specific Purposes Yes
User Fees for Water, Sewer, Gas or Electric Service No
Incur Debt through General Obligation Bonds Yes
Incur Debt through Special Tax Bonds No
Incur Debt through Private Activity Bonds No
Withhold Public Expenditures in Hazard-Prone Areas No
State-Sponsored Grant Programs Yes
Development Impact Fees for Homebuyers or Developers No
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Financial Resource Accessible or Eligible to Use?
Clean Water Act 319 Grants (Nonpoint Source Pollution) No
Other No
EDUCAT IO N AND OU TR EAC H CAPAB I LIT Y
The table below summarizes the education and outreach resources available to the City of Paterson.
Table 9.9-7. Education and Outreach Capabilities
Criterion Response
Do you have a public information officer or communications office?
Public Information Officer
Do you have personnel skilled or trained in website development? Yes
Do you have hazard mitigation information available on your website?
If yes, briefly describe.No
Do you use social media for hazard mitigation education and outreach?
If yes, briefly describe.
Yes, mayor uses social media for various announcements.
Do you have any citizen boards or commissions that address issues related to hazard mitigation?
If yes, briefly describe.No
Do you have any other programs already in place that could be used to communicate hazard-related information?
If yes, briefly describe.
Yes. Fire department has a public education department. Board of Health. Police Department.
Do you have any established warning systems for hazard events? If yes, briefly describe.
Yes; Reverse 911, website, social media, Everbridge.
COM M UNIT Y CLAS S IF IC ATI ONS
The table below summarizes the classifications for community programs available to the City of Paterson.
Table 9.9-8. Community Classifications
Program Participating? Classification Date Classified
Community Rating System No - -
Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) No - -
Public Protection (Fire ISO Protection Class) Yes 2 -
Storm Ready Certification No - -
Firewise Community Classification No - -
Sustainable Jersey Yes none 7/6/2010
ADAPT IV E CA PAC IT Y
Adaptive capacity is defined as “the ability of systems, institutions, humans and other organisms to adjust
to potential damage, to take advantage of opportunities, or respond to consequences” (IPCC 2014). In other
words, it describes a jurisdiction’s current ability to adjust to, protect from, or withstand a hazard event.
This term is often discussed in reference to climate change; however, adaptive capacity also includes an
understanding of local capacity for adapting to current and future risks and changing conditions. The table
below summarizes the adaptive capacity for each hazard and the jurisdiction’s rating.
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Table 9.9-9. Adaptive Capacity of Climate Change
Criterion Response
Does the municipality have access to resources to determine the possible impacts of climate change upon the municipality?
The City is aware of resources.
Is the administrative supportive of integrating climate change in policies or actions?
The City would be open to integration.
Is climate change already being integrated into current policies/plans or actions (projects/monitoring) within the municipality?
The City is not currently integrating climate change in current policies, plans,
or actions.
Hazard Adaptive Capacity (Capabilities) - High/Medium/Low
Coastal Storms Medium
Dam Failure Medium
Disease Outbreak High
Drought Medium
Earthquake Low
Extreme Temperature Medium
Flood Medium
Geological Hazards Medium
Hazardous Substances High
Severe Weather Medium
Severe Winter Weather High
Wildfire High
Notes:
High = Capacity exists and is in use; Medium = Capacity may exist, but is not used or could use some improvement;
Low = Capacity does not exist or could use substantial improvement; Unsure = Not enough information is known to assign a rating.
NATION AL F LO OD INS U R ANCE PR OG R AM
This section provides specific information on the management and regulation of the regulatory floodplain.
Table 9.9-10. National Flood Insurance Program Compliance
Criterion Response
What local department is responsible for floodplain management? Community Improvement, Engineering,
Planning, DPW
Who is your floodplain administrator? (name, department/position) Jerry Lobozzo, Construction Official
Are any certified floodplain managers on staff in your jurisdiction? Unknown
What is the date that your flood damage prevention ordinance was last amended? January 2020
Does your floodplain management program meet or exceed minimum requirements?
If exceeds, in what ways?Meets minimum requirements
When was the most recent Community Assistance Visit or Community Assistance Contact?
Unknown
Does your jurisdiction have any outstanding NFIP compliance violations that need to be addressed?
If so, state what they are.No
Are any RiskMAP projects currently underway in your jurisdiction? If so, state what they are.
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Criterion Response Do your flood hazard maps adequately address the flood risk within your jurisdiction?
If no, state why.Yes
Does your floodplain management staff need any assistance or training to support its floodplain management program?
Yes, training would be beneficial
If so, what type of assistance/training is needed? Any floodplain training
Does your jurisdiction participate in the Community Rating System (CRS)? If yes, is your jurisdiction interested in improving its CRS
Classification? If no, is your jurisdiction interested in joining the CRS program?
No
How many flood insurance policies are in force in your jurisdiction?* What is the insurance in force? What is the premium in force?
Flood insurance policies: 864 Insurance in force: $147,350,600
Premium in force: $1,299,120
How many total loss claims have been filed in your jurisdiction?* How many claims are still open or were closed without payment? What were the total payments for losses?
Total loss claims: 1,233 Claims still open or closed without
payment: 221 Total payments for losses: $36,771,632
Do you maintain a list of properties that have been damaged by flooding? No
Do you maintain a list of property owners interested in flood mitigation? No
*According to FEMA statistics as of 03/31/2019
9.9.5 Integration with Other Planning Initiatives
For a community to succeed in reducing long-term risk, hazard mitigation must be integrated into the day-
to-day local government operations. As part of this planning effort, each jurisdiction was surveyed to obtain
a better understanding of their progress in plan integration. A summary is provided below. In addition, the
community identified specific integration activities that will be incorporated into municipal procedures,
which are indicated below.
EX IS TI NG INT EG R AT ION
In the performance period since adoption of the 2015 HMP, the City of Paterson made progress on
integrating hazard mitigation into other initiatives. The following plans and programs currently integrate
components of the HMP and strategy:
Division of Planning and Zoning: The role of the Division of Planning and Zoning is to guide
growth and development through informed and thoughtful regulation and analysis of land use
within the City of Paterson utilizing the City's Master Plan. The division is charged with
maintaining continuity between the Zoning Ordinances and other land use elements. The Division
of Planning and Zoning is tasked with the following responsibilities including, but not limited to:
Administering and providing staff support to the Planning Board (PB) and the Zoning Board
of Adjustment (ZB)
Processing, reviewing and commenting on on development applications to the PB and ZB.
Evaluating Master Plan and Land Development ordinances.
Soliciting community input for development plans.
Providing information to the public and to regional planning agencies.
Enforcing decisions made by the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Reviewing construction plans, permit applications and certificate of occupancy applications for
zoning compliance.
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Division of Redevelopment: The Division of Redevelopment has been reactivated in response to
the City of Paterson's Memorandum of Understanding with the National Park Service for the
creation of Great Falls National Historic Park. The focus of the division is urban renewal and
redevelopment.
Historic Preservation Commission: The Commission is charged with evaluating, promoting, and
preserving the City's historic environment. This is accomplished through a variety of programs,
such as historic landmark designation, seasonal educational tours, events, and the annual Historic
Preservation Awards. The Commission is empowered with a specific role in municipal land use
and building permits with respect to applications for proposed alterations to the exterior of
structures within any municipally-designated historic district, or on any municipally-designated
individual landmark or site. To carry this out, the Commission advises the Division of Planning
and Zoning, the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment on zoning applications for
development, and also reviews all building permit applications presented through the Division of
Community Improvements.
Public Safety Department: The mission of the Public Safety Department is to protect and serve
the residents of Paterson through the work of four divisions: Police, Fire, Office of Emergency
Management, and Animal Control. The Public Safety Department includes outreach information
on hazards on the Department’s page on the municipal website.
Environmental Commission: The Environmental Commission was established for the protection,
development or use of natural resources, including air and water resources, located within the
territorial limits of the City of Paterson. The Commission conducts research into the use and
possible use of the open land areas of the municipality and coordinates the activities of unofficial
bodies organized for similar purposes, and advertises, prepares, paints, and distributes books, maps,
charts, plans and pamphlets which in its judgment it deems necessary for its purposes. It keeps an
index of all open areas, publicly or privately owned, including open marshland, swamps and other
wetlands, in order to obtain information on the proper use of such areas and may from time to time
recommend to the Planning Board, subject to the approval of the Municipal Council by resolution,
plans and programs for inclusion in the Master Plan and the development and use of such areas.
Central Passaic River Commission: The Commission is a multijurisdictional organization that
carries out the following duties:
Collect, study and analyze data on flooding, past floods and the causes of floods in the area;
Make such data and studies available to the participating members, to the Department of
Environmental Protection, Division of Water Supply, the Army Corps of Engineers, local and
county planning boards and officials concerned with subdivisions and development of
properties within the floodway and drainage area;
Keep itself informed as to the available state and federal funds and grants and the procedures
for applying therefor and shall make such information available to participating members;
Coordinate the activities of the participating members relating to flooding, flood prevention,
brook cleaning and the like;
Encourage the acquisition of lands within the floodway and low-lying areas by appropriate
county park commissions, counties or participating municipalities and all federal and state
agencies that have jurisdiction in matters concerning the floodway and low-lying area;
Publicize methods of flood control and flood prevention;
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Encourage its participating members to support other programs designed or intended to
alleviate flooding;
Lobby federal and state legislators and federal and state agencies to promote legislation
favorable to the Central Passaic River Basin and also to make available increased funding for
flood control measures in the Central Passaic River Basin;
Perform such other acts and fulfill such other functions as may be permitted by law and as
determined by members, subject to the limitations in this section and subject to limitations set
forth in N.J.S.A. 40:14-16.
Green Team: The City of Patterson’s Green Team’s mission, goals and objectives are as follows:
To facilitate the successful completion of the requirements for certification of Sustainable
Jersey (www.sustainablejersey.com).
Educate and encourage all City employees, residents and businesses to participate in green
initiatives.
Collaborate with public and private green committees to ensure the replication of best practices
and to ensure a coordinated effort within the City of Paterson and with neighboring
communities.
OPPOR TUNI TI ES F OR FU TU R E INTEG R A TI ON
As this HMP update is implemented, the City of Paterson will use information from the plan as the best
available science and data for natural hazards. The capability assessment presented in this annex identifies
codes, plans, and programs that provide opportunities for integration. The Passaic County and local action
plans developed for this HMP update actions related to plan integration, as well as progress on these actions,
will be reported through the progress reporting process described in Volume I. New opportunities for
integration also will be identified as part of the annual progress report. The capability assessment identified
the following plans and programs that do not currently integrate goals or recommendations of the HMP but
provide opportunities for future implementation:
The City will use adaptation guidance to update plans and ordinances as appropriate.
9.9.6 Hazard Event History Specific to the Jurisdiction
Passaic County has a history of hazard events, as detailed in Section 4 (Risk Assessment) of this plan. A
summary of historical events is provided in each of the hazard profiles in Section 4.4 (Hazard Profiles) and
includes a chronology of events that affected Passaic County and its jurisdictions. The City of Paterson’s
history of federally-declared (as presented by FEMA) and significant hazard events (as presented in NOAA-
NCEI) is consistent with that of Passaic County. Table 9.9-11 provides details regarding municipal-specific
loss and damages the City experienced during hazard events. Information provided in the table below is
based on reference material or local sources.
Table 9.9-11. Hazard Event History
Date(s) of Event
Event Type (disaster
declaration if applicable)
Passaic County
Designated? Summary of Event Summary of Local
Damages and Losses March 6-7,
2018
Severe Winter
Storm and
Yes A winter storm brought heavy
wet snow, strong gusty winds,
The city incurred costs for
snow removal, implemented
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Date(s) of Event
Event Type (disaster
declaration if applicable)
Passaic County
Designated? Summary of Event Summary of Local
Damages and Losses Snowstorm
(DR-4368)
and even some thundersnow
across northeast New Jersey.
Snowfall rates ranged from 1 to 3
inches per hour at times in the
heaviest snow bands. Passaic
reported 11 to 20 inches of
snowfall.
emergency protection
measures, and tree debris
cleanup.
August 11, 2018 Flash Flood N/A A stalled stationary boundary
within a very moist airmass
provided a focusing mechanism
for several rounds of heavy rain
that resulted in widespread flash
flooding across northeast New
Jersey.
I-80 flooded in both directions
at Exit 59 (Market Street) in
Paterson.
January 1, 2019 Cold snap and
snowstorm
N/A Extreme cold event Extreme cold resulted in a Code
Blue declaration, resulting in
the city opening warming
shelters. No FEMA
reimbursement for City. Did
allow residents assistance.
August 7, 2019 Flash Flood N/A Showers and thunderstorms
developed across northeast New
Jersey ahead of a cold front
during the afternoon of August
7th. These storms developed in an
environment with precipitable
water values close to 2 inches.
Multiple rounds of showers and
storms exacerbated the flash
flood threat, with many locations
receiving 1-3 inches of rain,
much of which fell in only a few
hours.
Car damages occurred from
flash flooding.
9.9.7 Jurisdiction-Specific Vulnerabilities and Hazard ranking
The hazard profiles in Section 4 (Risk Assessment) provide detailed information regarding each plan
participant’s vulnerability to the identified hazards. The following summarizes the hazards of greatest
concern and risk to the City of Paterson.
In an attempt to summarize the confidence level regarding the input utilized to populate the hazard ranking,
a gradient of certainty was developed. A certainty factor of high, medium or low was selected and assigned
to each hazard to provide a level of transparency and increased understanding of the data utilized to support
the resulting ranking. The following scale was used to assign a certainty factor to each hazard:
High—Defined scenario/event to evaluate; probability calculated; evidenced-based/quantitative
assessment to estimate potential impacts through hazard modeling.
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Moderate—Defined scenario/event or only a hazard area to evaluate; estimated probability;
combination of quantitative (exposure analysis, no hazard modeling) and qualitative data to
estimate potential impacts.
Low—Scenario or hazard area is undefined; there is a degree of uncertainty regarding event
probability; majority of potential impacts are qualitative.
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Table 9.9-12. Summary of Risk Assessment Results
Hazard of Concern
Hazard/ Scenario Area Evaluated Population Buildings Economya
Certainty Factor
Coastal Storm* 100-Year Mean Return Period
Hurricane 100-year MRP
Hurricane: 147,890
100-year MRP
Hurricane: 23,609
100-year MRP
Hurricane: $8,794,608 High
Dam Failure
Partial or complete failure of a dam
Population impacted is dependent on the location and capacity of the dam, the extent of the dam failure inundation area and the severity of
the failure.
The number of buildings impacted is dependent on the
capacity of the dam, the extent of the dam failure inundation area and the severity of the failure.
Economic impacts include dam/building/infrastructure repairs;
debris removal/disposal; utility impacts. Low There are 155 dams in the
County; 49 are high hazard according to NJDEP.
Disease Outbreak
Disease Outbreaks which include: Mosquito-Borne
Diseases, Tick-Borne Diseases, Foodborne Illnesses, Infectious Disease (Influenza, Enterovirus
D68, Hepatitis C, Measles, Ebola) MRSA
Population impacted is dependent on the disease and severity of the outbreak; in some cases, immuno-
compromised persons are more vulnerable.
Structural impacts due to disease outbreak would be
limited.
Economic losses can include County financial impacts to monitor/address outbreaks; lost wages or commercial interruptions; depends on the severity
and type of disease outbreak.
Low
Drought
Prolonged drought event - The County is serviced by water supplies who primarily get water from surface water, reservoirs and unconfined
groundwater sources.
Entire population exposed. Population on surface water
supplies may be impacted first; water restrictions/contamination;
increased wildfire risk.
Droughts are not expected to cause direct damage to
buildings.
Losses include aesthetic, landscape/nursery/agricultural industry
impacts Low
Earthquake*
100, 500-, 2,500-Year Mean Return Period (MRP) Events
evaluated NEHRP D&E: 7,325 NEHRP D&E: 1,935
100-year MRP building damages/loss:
$0
High
NEHRP Soils D&E (soft soils that amplify ground shaking are
present in the County)
Liquefaction Class 4:
369 Liquefaction
Class 4: 202
500-year MRP building damages/loss:
$2,967,949
2,500-year MRP building damages/loss:
$48,359,165
Extreme Temperature
Extreme temperature event (heat or cold)
Over 65 Population: 15,691 Structural impacts due to
extreme temperatures would be limited.
Loss of business function is possible due to unexpected repairs (i.e. pipes bursting) or power failures; increased operational costs due to increased use of generators
Low
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Hazard of Concern
Hazard/ Scenario Area Evaluated Population Buildings Economya
Certainty Factor
Population Below Poverty Level:
42,888 and HVAC; thermal expansion and other
impacts to infrastructure.
Flood* 100- and 500-Year Mean Return
Period Event
1% annual chance 4,795 1% annual
chance 1,220 1% annual chance
$123,320,761 High 0.2% annual chance 9,003
0.2% annual chance
3,255
Geological High Landslide Susceptibility
Areas and Areas developed over carbonate rock
Class A: 38 Class A: 55 Class A: $19,000,533
Moderate Class B: 0 Class B: 0 Class B: $0
Carbonate Bedrock: 0 Carbonate Bedrock:
0 Carbonate Bedrock: $0
Hazardous Substanceb
Release of a hazardous substance from a fixed site.
Population impacted will depend on the type of material and scale of
the incident. May include population within small radii of
site.
The degree of damages to a building depends on the scale
of the incident.
The degree of damages depends on the scale of the incident.
Low
Severe Weather*
Severe Weather Event
Entire population exposed; the degree of impact to the population
depends on the scale of the incident.
Entire building stock is exposed; The degree of
impact depends on the scale of the incident.
Economic impacts depend upon the degree of impact.
Low
Severe Winter Weather
Severe Winter Weather Event
All residents/commuters/visitors are exposed; socially-vulnerable populations may be at increased
risk
All buildings are exposed; the degree of impact depends on
the scale of the incident.
The cost of snow and ice removal and repair of roads/infrastructure can impact
operating budgets. Low
Wildfire Wildfire Fuel Hazard areas (High, Very High, Extreme)
Population residing in the hazard area:
16 Number of
buildings the hazard area:
10
Replacement cost value of buildings
located in the hazard area:
$95,981,246 Moderate
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REP ET ITIV E FL OOD L OS S ES
The following summarizes the repetitive and severe repetitive flood losses in the City of Paterson.
Number of repetitive loss (RL) properties: 187
Number of severe repetitive loss (SRL) properties: 8
Number of RL/SRL properties that have been mitigated: TBD
Note: The number of SRL properties excludes RL properties.
RL and SRL as of 03/31/2019
CR ITI CAL FA CI LI TI ES
The table below identifies critical facilities in the community located in the 1-percent and 0.2-percent
floodplain.
Table 9.9-13. Potential Flood Losses to Critical Facilities and Lifelines
Name Type
Exposure
Status of Mitigation 1% Event 0.2% Event
Don Bosco Technology Academy School XGifted & Talented Academy @ School 28
School X X 2020-Paterson-014
Number 28 E.S. School XNumber 4 E.S. School X X 2020-Paterson-014, B.O.E.
raised furnaces after Irene.Paterson FD Headquarters, OEM: 300 McBride Ave*
EOC, Fire X
Paterson Charter School For Sci&Tech K-1
School X
Paterson FD- Hillcrest Firehouse* Fire XPaterson Great Falls Hydro Electrical Plant
Electric Power X X 2020-Paterson-015
Prospect Park Sewage Collection Pit* Wastewater Pump X*Identified lifeline
ADDIT IO NAL ID ENT IF I E D VU LN ER A BI LI TI ES
The jurisdiction has identified the following vulnerabilities within their community:
The City needs additional warming shelters. As County seat, shelters get filled up very quickly.
Flooding occurs at St. Joseph's Hospital.
HAZ AR D AR E A EXT ENT AND LOCA TI ON
Hazard area extent and location maps were generated for the City of Paterson that illustrate the probable
areas impacted within the municipality. These maps are based on the best available data at the time of the
preparation of this plan and are adequate for planning purposes. Maps have been generated only for those
hazards that can be clearly identified using mapping techniques and technologies and for which the City of
Paterson has significant exposure. Refer to Figures 9.9-1 and 9.9-2.
HAZ AR D RAN KI NG
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This section includes the community specific identification of the primary hazard concerns based on
identified problems, impacts and the results of the risk assessment as presented in Section 5 (Risk
Assessment). The ranking process involves an assessment of the likelihood of occurrence for each hazard;
its potential impacts on people, property, and the economy; and community capability and changing future
climate conditions. This input supports the mitigation action development to target those hazards with
highest level of concern.
As discussed in Section 4.3 (Hazard Ranking), each plan participant may have differing degrees of risk
exposure and vulnerability compared to Passaic County as a whole. Therefore, each jurisdiction ranked the
degree of risk to each hazard as it pertains to their community. The table below summarizes the hazard
risk/vulnerability rankings of potential natural hazards for the City of Paterson. The City of Paterson has
reviewed the Passaic County hazard ranking table, as well as its individual results, to reflect the relative
risk of the hazards of concern to the community.
During the review of the hazard ranking, the City indicated the following:
The City changed the hazard ranking for coastal storm from high to medium.
The City changed the hazard ranking for dam failure from low to medium due to the potential
impacts of Woodland Park dam.
The City agreed with the remainder of the calculated hazard rankings.
Table 9.9-14. City of Paterson Hazard Ranking Input
Coastal Storm Dam Failure Disease
Outbreak Drought Earthquake Extreme
Temperature
Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium
Flood Geological
Hazard Hazardous Substances
Severe Weather
Severe Winter
Weather Wildfire
High Medium Medium Medium Medium Low
9.9.8 Mitigation Strategy and Prioritization
This section discusses past mitigations actions and status, describes proposed hazard mitigation initiatives,
and provides action prioritization.
PAS T M ITIG AT IO N IN IT IAT IV E STATUS
The following table summarizes the jurisdiction’s progress on their mitigation strategy identified in the
2015 HMP. Actions that are carried forward as part of this plan update are included in the following
subsection in its own table with prioritization. Previous actions that are now on-going programs and
capabilities are indicated as such in the following table and can also be found under ‘Capability Assessment’
presented previously in this annex.
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Table 9.9-15. Status of Previous HMP Mitigation Actions
2015 Action Number Action Description Responsible Party
Status (In Progress, No Progress,
Ongoing Capability, or Completed)
Include in the 2020 HMP Update?
Check if Yes Enter 2020
HMP Action # Paterson-1: Replacement of manually operated trash screen on Molly Ann Brook with mechanical screen.
Paterson DPW No Progress X 2020-Paterson-
001
Paterson-2: Creation of a Public Information Officer that will inform and educate citizens, property owners about hazards and mitigation with the potential of initiating national programs
Municipal Administration
In progress. Position established but not working
on hazard mitigation yet.X
2020-Paterson-002
Paterson-3: Acquisition of logistics vehicle for transportation of critical resources
Fire Department No Progress On hold due to
pandemicX
2020-Paterson-003
Paterson-4: Have designated floodplain administrator become a certified flood plain manager (CFM).
Economic Development
No Progress X 2020-Paterson-
004
Paterson-5: Support the mitigation of hazard vulnerable structures including the acquisition of Repetitive and Severe Repetitive Loss properties.
Community Development
In progress X 2020-Paterson-
005
Paterson-6: Support and participate in county-led initiatives intended to build local and regional mitigation and risk-reduction capabilities
Municipal Engineering
In progress
Paterson-7: Ensure continuity of services and operations: 1.Purchase portable generators for critical infrastructure 2. Obtain backup power for shelter at Riverside Vets Community Center
Facilities In progress; have some
portable generators.X
2020-Paterson-006
Paterson-8: Currently the Public Safety Answering Point is located in the floodplain. Design/construct a new Emergency Communications System outside of designated Flood Plain
Fire Department Acquired new structure, plans
being finalized.X
2020-Paterson-007
Paterson-9: Currently police headquarters is located in the floodplain and has experienced losses. Relocate/construct a new Municipal/City Complex.
City of Paterson In progress; searching for a
new location.X
2020-Paterson-008
Paterson-10: The fire house on Temple Street is located in the floodplain. Construct a new firehouse outside of the floodplain.
Fire Department No Progress X 2020-Paterson-
009
Paterson-11: Currently the Hillcrest Firehouse on Union Ave is located in the floodplain, Construct a new fire house outside of the hazard area.
Fire Department No Progress X 2020-Paterson-
010
Paterson-12: Purchase and install a mobile communication system for first response vehicles that would greatly enhance the response to large scale emergencies
Fire Department No Progress X 2020-Paterson-
011
Paterson-13: The purchase of a portable emergency broadcast system that can be placed in a mobile
Fire Department In progress X 2020-Paterson-
012
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2015 Action Number Action Description Responsible Party
Status (In Progress, No Progress,
Ongoing Capability, or Completed)
Include in the 2020 HMP Update?
Check if Yes Enter 2020
HMP Action # command center or at any scene that can alert citizens as well as motorist of emergency alerts and actions that can include evacuations and traffic diversions that need to be adhered to during an emergency. Since this is a portable device power outages will not delay the emergency transmissions.Paterson-14: Green Infrastructure Strategic Plan seeks to develop place-based stormwater management and flood control strategies and identify implementable climate adaptation action steps. To develop a framework for green infrastructure, including cost-effective, long-term solutions to update the aging system and integrate source controls into the design and construction of public improvement, private development, open space and right-of-way projects.
Engineering In progress; CSO Plan has a green infrastructure element.
X 2020-Paterson-
013
In addition to the above progress, the City of Paterson identified the following mitigation projects/activities
that were completed but not identified in the 2015 HMP mitigation strategy:
The City of Paterson has completed major sewer cleaning. The city has removed boulders from
pipes, etc. to increase conveyance. The city has spent roughly $2M over the last 5 years.
The city has purchased Everbridge and it is live now for emergency notification.
PR OPOS E D HAZ AR D M I TIG AT ION IN ITI ATIV ES FOR T HE PL AN UPDAT E
The City of Paterson participated in a risk assessment workshop in January 2020 in which detailed
information was provided about assets exposed and vulnerable to the identified hazards of concern. The
City of Paterson in a mitigation action workshop in February 2020 and was provided a Mitigation Toolbox
that included a mitigation catalog developed specifically for Passaic County and its hazards of concerns;
challenges and opportunities identified during the capability and risk assessments; and the following FEMA
publications to use as a resource as part of their comprehensive review of all possible activities and
mitigation measures to address their hazards: FEMA 551 Selecting Appropriate Mitigation Measures for
Floodprone Structures (March 2007) and FEMA Mitigation Ideas – A Resource for Reducing Risk to
Natural Hazards (January 2013). Section 6 (Mitigation Strategy) and Appendix F (Mitigation Strategy
Supplement) provide a more complete description of the Mitigation Toolbox and its resources.
Table 9.9-16 summarizes the comprehensive range of specific mitigation initiatives the City of Paterson
would like to pursue in the future to reduce the effects of hazards. Some of these initiatives might be
previous actions carried forward for this HMP update. Initiatives are dependent upon available funding
(grants and local match availability) and can be modified or omitted at any time based on the occurrence of
new hazard events and changes in municipal priorities. Both the 4 FEMA mitigation action categories and
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the 6 CRS mitigation action categories are listed in the table below to further demonstrate the wide-range
of activities and mitigation measures selected.
As discussed in Section 6 (Mitigation Strategy), 14 criteria are used to evaluate and prioritize each proposed
mitigation action. A numeric factor is assigned (-1, 0, or 1) to each criterion to provide a relative indication
of the opportunities and constraints of each action. A numerical sum of the input provides the basis of the
prioritization of actions wherein each action is assigned a category of Low, Medium, or High to indicate an
implementation hierarchy. A High priority action indicates the jurisdiction will prioritize its implementation
and apply for funding, if needed, as opportunities become available during the plan period of performance.
This does not prevent the jurisdiction from implementing other ranked actions; however, this provides a
snapshot of implementation priority at the time of this plan update.
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Table 9.9-16. Proposed Hazard Mitigation Initiatives
Initiative Number
Mitigation Initiative
Name Description of the Problem
Description of the Solution
New or Existing Assets?
Hazard(s) to be
Mitigated Goals Met
Lead and Support Agencies
Potential Funding Sources
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2020-Paterson-001
Molly Ann Brook mechanical screen
Mechanical operated trash screen is in need of replacement.
Replacement of manually operated trash screen on Molly Ann Brook with mechanical screen.
Existing Flood, Severe Storm
2 Paterson DPW
Municipal budget
Molly Ann Brook kept clear
$20,000
Within 3 years
High
SIP SP
2020-Paterson-002
Train Public Information Officer in hazard mitigation concepts
The city’s public information officer lacks hazard mitigation training.
Train Public Information Officer to inform and educate citizens, property owners about hazards and mitigation with the potential of initiating national programs.
N/A All hazards
5 Public Information Officer, Administration
Municipal budget
Increased public knowledge
Staff time
Within 1 year
High
EAP PI
2020-Paterson-003
Logistics vehicle
The city lacks a logistics vehicle.
Purchase logistics vehicle for transportation of critical resources
N/A All hazards
5, 6 Fire Department, Administration
Emergency Management Grant
Increased emergency response
$75,000
Within 1 year
High
LPR ES
2020-Paterson-004
Certified Floodplain Manager
The floodplain manager needs additional training.
The floodplain manager will undergo training to become a certified floodplain manager.
N/A Flood 5 Economic Development, Administration
Municipal budget, DEP funded trainings
Increase capabilities of floodplain manager
Staff time
Within 1 year
High
LPR PR
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Initiative Number
Mitigation Initiative
Name Description of the Problem
Description of the Solution
New or Existing Assets?
Hazard(s) to be
Mitigated Goals Met
Lead and Support Agencies
Potential Funding Sources
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2020-Paterson-005
Mitigation of hazard vulnerable structures
The City has 187 repetitive loss properties and 8 severe repetitive loss properties.
Support the mitigation of hazard vulnerable structures including the acquisition of Repetitive and Severe Repetitive Loss properties. Conduct outreach to develop a list of property owners that want to mitigate. Set up a multi-year plan to prioritize and apply for FEMA grant funding.
Existing Flood, Severe Storm
1, 2 Floodplain Administrator
BRIC, HMGP, FMA, PDM
Removes properties from the floodplain, reduces flood exposure
$3 million
Within 5 years
High
SIP PP
2020-Paterson-006
Ensure continuity of operations
Critical facilities require backup power to ensure continuity of operations
Purchase portable generators for critical infrastructure Obtain backup power for shelter at Riverside Vets Community Center
Existing All hazards
6 Facilities HMGP, municipal budget
Critical services protected
$100,000
Within 5 years.
High
SIP PP, ES
2020-Paterson-007
Relocate Emergency Communications System outside of designated Flood Plain
Currently the Public Safety Answering Point is located in the floodplain.
Design/construct a new Emergency Communications System outside of designated Flood Plain. A
Existing Flood 2, 6 Fire Department
Municipal budget, CDBG, Assistance to Firefighte
Critical facility removed from
$200,000
Within 5 years
High
SIP PP, ES
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Initiative Number
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Description of the Solution
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Hazard(s) to be
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Lead and Support Agencies
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new structure has been identified and plans are being finalized.
r Grant Program
hazard zone.
2020-Paterson-008
Relocate police headquarters out of floodplain
Currently police headquarters is flood prone and has experienced losses.
Relocate/construct a new Municipal/City Complex outside of flood hazard area.
Existing Flood 1, 2, 6
City of Passaic Police Department
Municipal budget, CHIPS, HMGP
Critical facility removed from hazard zone.
$750,000
Within 5 years
High
SIP PP, ES
2020-Paterson-009
Relocate Temple Street fire house out of floodplain
The fire house on Temple
Street is flood prone.
Construct a new fire house outside of the flood hazard area.
Existing Flood 1, 2, 6
Fire Department
Municipal budget, CHIPS, Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program
Critical facility removed from hazard zone.
$750,000
Within 5 years
High
SIP PP, ES
2020-Paterson-010
Relocate Hillcrest fire house out of floodplain
The Hillcrest fire house is flood prone..
Construct a new fire house outside of the flood hazard area.
Existing Flood 1, 2, 6
Fire Department
Municipal budget, CHIPS, Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program
Critical facility removed from hazard zone.
$750,000
Within 5 years
High
SIP PP, ES
2020-Paterson-011
Mobile communication system for first response vehicles
Purchase and install a mobile communication system for first response vehicles that
N/A All hazards
6 Fire Department, Administration
Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program,
Mobile communications for
$10,000
Within 1 year
High
LPR ES
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Initiative Number
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Description of the Solution
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would greatly enhance the response to large scale emergencies
municipal budget
emergency response preserved.
2020-Paterson-012
Portable emergency broadcast system
Power outages can interrupt the emergency broadcast system.
Purchase a portable emergency broadcast system that can be placed in a mobile command center or at any scene that can alert citizens as well as motorist of emergency alerts and actions that can include evacuations and traffic diversions that need to be adhered to during an emergency.
N/A All hazards
6 Fire Department
Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program, municipal budget
Power outages will not delay the emergency transmissions.
$10,000
Within 1 year
High
LPR ES
2020-Paterson-013
Develop place-based stormwater management and flood control strategies and identify implementable climate adaptation action steps
The city needs to implement stormwater management measures and climate adaptation actions.
Develop a framework for green infrastructure, including cost-effective, long-term solutions to update the aging system and integrate source controls into the design and
New and Existing
Flood, All hazards
5 Engineering
Municipal budget
Increased efficiency of stormwater system
TBD by solutions identified
5 years
High
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Initiative Number
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construction of public improvement, private development, open space and right-of-way projects.
2020-Paterson-014
Conduct outreach to schools located in the 100-year floodplain.
Gifted & Talented Academy @ School 28 and Number 4 E.S. are located in the 100-year floodplain.
Discuss flood exposure with facility managers. Discuss possible mitigation measures that could be taken.
Existing Flood 2 FPA, facility managers
City budget
Facility managers made aware of flood risk
Staff time
6 months
High
EAP PI
2020-Paterson-015
Conduct outreach to Paterson Great Falls Hydro Electrical Plant
Paterson Great Falls Hydro Electrical Plant is located in the 100-year floodplain.
Discuss flood exposure with facility manager. Discuss possible mitigation measures that could be taken.
Existing Flood 2 FPA, facility manager
City budget
Facility manager made aware of flood risk
Staff time
6 months
High
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2020-Paterson-016
Warming shelters.
The City needs additional warming shelters. As County seat, shelters get filled up very quickly.
The City will develop additional warming shelters
Existing Extreme Temperature
1 Office of Emergency Management
City budget
Increased warming shelter capacity
$50,000
2 years
High
SIP PP, ES
2020-Paterson-017
Flood protection for St. Joseph's Hospital.
Flooding occurs at St. Joseph's Hospital.
The City will conduct outreach to St. Joseph’s
Existing Flood, Severe Storm
1, 2 FPA, Facility manager
City budget
Increase flood protec
Staff time
Within 6
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tion of critical facility
months
2020-Paterson-018
Establish fully staffed and equipped Hazardous Materials Team
The City needs a well-equipped Hazardous Materials Team to respond to hazardous material situations
The City will staff and equip a Hazardous Materials Team
New and Existing
All hazards
1, 2, 3, 4
OEM City budget
Increased capacity
TBD Within 3 years
High
LPR ES
Notes:
Acronyms and Abbreviations: Potential FEMA HMA Funding Sources: Timeline:CAV Community Assistance VisitCRS Community Rating System DPW Department of Public Works FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency FPA Floodplain Administrator HMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance N/A Not applicable NFIP National Flood Insurance Program OEM Office of Emergency Management
FMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program HMGP Hazard Mitigation Grant Program PDM Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program
The time required for completion of the project upon implementation
Cost: The estimated cost for implementation.
Benefits: A description of the estimated benefits, either quantitative and/or qualitative.
Mitigation Category:
Local Plans and Regulations (LPR) – These actions include government authorities, policies or codes that influence the way land and buildings are being developed and built.
Structure and Infrastructure Project (SIP) - These actions involve modifying existing structures and infrastructure to protect them from a hazard or remove them from a hazard area. This could apply to public or private structures as well as critical facilities and infrastructure. This type of action also involves projects to construct manmade structures to reduce the impact of hazards.
Natural Systems Protection (NSP) – These are actions that minimize damage and losses and preserve or restore the functions of natural systems.
Education and Awareness Programs (EAP) – These are actions to inform and educate citizens, elected officials, and property owners about hazards and potential ways to mitigate them. These actions may also include participation in national programs, such as StormReady and Firewise Communities.
CRS Category:
Preventative Measures (PR) - Government, administrative or regulatory actions, or processes that influence the way land and buildings are developed and built. Examples include planning and zoning, floodplain local laws, capital improvement programs, open space preservation, and storm water management regulations.
Property Protection (PP) - These actions include public activities to reduce hazard losses or actions that involve (1) modification of existing buildings or structures to protect them from a hazard or (2) removal of the structures from the hazard area. Examples include acquisition, elevation, relocation, structural retrofits, storm shutters, and shatter-resistant glass.
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Public Information (PI) - Actions to inform and educate citizens, elected officials, and property owners about hazards and potential ways to mitigate them. Actions include outreach projects, real estate disclosure, hazard information centers, and educational programs for school-age children and adults.
Natural Resource Protection (NR) - Actions that minimize hazard loss and preserve or restore the functions of natural systems. Actions include sediment and erosion control, stream corridor restoration, watershed management, forest and vegetation management, and wetland restoration and preservation.
Structural Flood Control Projects (SP) - Actions that involve the construction of structures to reduce the impact of a hazard. Structures include dams, setback levees, floodwalls, retaining walls, and safe rooms.
Emergency Services (ES) - Actions that protect people and property during and immediately following a disaster or hazard event. Services include warning systems, emergency response services, and the protection of essential facilities.
Table 9.9-17. Summary of Prioritization of Actions
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2020-Paterson-001
Molly Ann Brook mechanical screen
0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 11 High
2020-Paterson-002
Train Public Information Officer in hazard mitigation concepts
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 14 High
2020-Paterson-003
Logistics vehicle 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 13 High
2020-Paterson-004
Certified Floodplain Manager
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 13 High
2020-Paterson-005
Mitigation of hazard vulnerable structures
1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 10 High
2020-Paterson-006
Ensure continuity of operations
1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 12 High
2020-Paterson-007
Relocate Emergency Communications System outside of designated Flood Plain
1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 10 High
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2020-Paterson-008
Relocate police headquarters out of floodplain
1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 10 High
2020-Paterson-009
Relocate Temple Street fire house out of floodplain
1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 10 High
2020-Paterson-010
Relocate Hillcrest fire house out of floodplain
1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 10 High
2020-Paterson-011
Mobile communication system for first response vehicles
1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 13 High
2020-Paterson-012
Portable emergency broadcast system
1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 13 High
2020-Paterson-013
Develop place-based stormwater management and flood control strategies and identify implementable climate adaptation action steps
0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 12 High
2020-Paterson-014
Conduct outreach to schools located in the 100-year floodplain.
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 13 High
2020-Paterson-015
Conduct outreach to Paterson Great Falls Hydro Electrical Plant
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 13 High
2020-Paterson-016
Warming shelters. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 13 High
2020-Paterson-017
Flood protection for St. Joseph's Hospital.
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 14 High
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2020-Paterson-018
Establish fully staffed and equipped Hazardous Materials Team
1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 11 High
Notes: Section 6 (Mitigation Strategy) conveys guidance on prioritizing mitigation actions.
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Table 9.9-18. Analysis of Mitigation Actions by Hazard and Category
Hazard Prevention Property
Protection
Public Education
and Awareness
Natural Resource
Protection Emergency
Services Structural
Projects Climate
Resilient
Community Capacity Building
Coastal Storms
2020-Paterson-004, 2020-Paterson-013
2020-Paterson-005, 2020-Paterson-006
2020-Paterson-002
2020-Paterson-005, 2020-Paterson-006, 2020-Paterson-011, 2020-Paterson-012
2020-Paterson-013
Dam Failure 2020-Paterson-004, 2020-Paterson-013
2020-Paterson-005, 2020-Paterson-006
2020-Paterson-002
2020-Paterson-005, 2020-Paterson-006, 2020-Paterson-011, 2020-Paterson-012
2020-Paterson-013
Disease Outbreak
2020-Paterson-004, 2020-Paterson-013
2020-Paterson-005, 2020-Paterson-006
2020-Paterson-002
2020-Paterson-005, 2020-Paterson-006, 2020-Paterson-011, 2020-Paterson-012
2020-Paterson-013
Drought 2020-Paterson-004, 2020-Paterson-013
2020-Paterson-005, 2020-Paterson-006
2020-Paterson-002
2020-Paterson-005, 2020-Paterson-006, 2020-Paterson-011, 2020-Paterson-012
2020-Paterson-013
Earthquake 2020-Paterson-004, 2020-Paterson-013
2020-Paterson-005, 2020-Paterson-006
2020-Paterson-002
2020-Paterson-005, 2020-Paterson-006, 2020-Paterson-011, 2020-Paterson-012
2020-Paterson-013
Extreme Temperature
2020-Paterson-004, 2020-Paterson-013
2020-Paterson-005, 2020-Paterson-006, 2020-Paterson-016
2020-Paterson-002
2020-Paterson-005, 2020-Paterson-006, 2020-Paterson-011, 2020-Paterson-012, 2020-Paterson-016
2020-Paterson-013
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Hazard Prevention Property
Protection
Public Education
and Awareness
Natural Resource
Protection Emergency
Services Structural
Projects Climate
Resilient
Community Capacity Building
Flood 2020-Paterson-004, 2020-Paterson-013
2020-Paterson-005, 2020-Paterson-006, 2020-Paterson-007, 2020-Paterson-008, 2020-Paterson-009, 2020-Paterson-010
2020-Paterson-002, 2020-Paterson-014, 2020-Paterson-015, 2020-Paterson-017, 2020-Paterson-017
2020-Paterson-001
2020-Paterson-005, 2020-Paterson-006, 2020-Paterson-007, 2020-Paterson-008, 2020-Paterson-009, 2020-Paterson-010, 2020-Paterson-011, 2020-Paterson-012
2020-Paterson-001, 2020-Paterson-013
Geological Hazards
2020-Paterson-004, 2020-Paterson-013
2020-Paterson-005, 2020-Paterson-006
2020-Paterson-002
2020-Paterson-005, 2020-Paterson-006, 2020-Paterson-011, 2020-Paterson-012
2020-Paterson-013
Hazardous Substances
2020-Paterson-004, 2020-Paterson-013
2020-Paterson-005, 2020-Paterson-006
2020-Paterson-002
2020-Paterson-005, 2020-Paterson-006, 2020-Paterson-011, 2020-Paterson-012
2020-Paterson-013
Severe Weather
2020-Paterson-004, 2020-Paterson-013
2020-Paterson-005, 2020-Paterson-006, 2020-Paterson-017
2020-Paterson-002
2020-Paterson-001
2020-Paterson-005, 2020-Paterson-006, 2020-Paterson-011, 2020-Paterson-012
2020-Paterson-001, 2020-Paterson-013
Severe Winter Weather
2020-Paterson-004, 2020-Paterson-013
2020-Paterson-005, 2020-Paterson-006
2020-Paterson-002
2020-Paterson-005, 2020-Paterson-006, 2020-Paterson-011, 2020-Paterson-012
2020-Paterson-013
Wildfire 2020-Paterson-004, 2020-Paterson-013
2020-Paterson-005, 2020-Paterson-006
2020-Paterson-002
2020-Paterson-005, 2020-Paterson-006, 2020-
2020-Paterson-013
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Hazard Prevention Property
Protection
Public Education
and Awareness
Natural Resource
Protection Emergency
Services Structural
Projects Climate
Resilient
Community Capacity Building
Paterson-011, 2020-Paterson-012
Note: Section 6 (Mitigation Strategy) provides for an explanation of the mitigation categories.
RED = high ranked hazard
ORANGE = medium ranked hazard
YELLOW = low ranked hazard
9.9.9 Staff and Local Stakeholder Involvement in Annex Development
The City of Paterson followed the planning process described in Section 2 (Planning Process). This annex
was developed over the course of several months with input from many jurisdiction representatives. All
departments were asked to contribute to the annex development through reviewing and contributing to the
capability assessment, reporting on the status of previously identified actions, and participating in action
identification and prioritization. The following table summarizes who participated and in what capacity.
Additional documentation on the municipality’s planning process through Planning Partnership meetings
is included in Section 2 (Planning Process) and Appendix C (Meeting Documentation).
Table 9.9-19. Contributors to the Annex
Entity Title Method of Participation
Rhonda E ThompsonOEM Coordinator
Primary POC, reviewed annex, attended plan participant meetings, provided impact data, contributed to the mitigation strategy
Fred Margron City Engineer Reviewed annex, attended plan participant meetings, provided impact data, contributed to the mitigation strategy
Elizabeth Fornier OEM Deputy
Coordinator/Fire Department
Attended the mitigation strategy workshop and worked with NJOEM on their annex.
Cameron Gardener OEM Deputy Coordinator
Attended the risk assessment meeting in January 2020.
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Figure 9.9-1. City of Paterson Hazard Area Extent and Location Map 1
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Figure 9.9-2. City of Paterson Hazard Area Extent and Location Map 2
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Action Worksheet
Project Name: Mitigation of hazard vulnerable structures
Project Number: 2020-Paterson-005
Risk / Vulnerability
Hazard(s) of Concern: Flood, Severe Storm
Description of the Problem:
Frequent flooding events have resulted in damages in flood prone areas of the City, near the Passaic River. This area is residential, and these properties have been repetitively flooded as documented by paid NFIP claims.
Action or Project Intended for Implementation
Description of the Solution:
Conduct outreach to 30 flood-prone property owners, including RL/SRL property owners and provide information on mitigation alternatives. After preferred mitigation measures are identified, collect required property-owner information and develop a FEMA grant application and BCA to obtain funding to implement acquisition/purchase/moving/elevating residential homes in the areas that experience frequent flooding (high risk areas).
Is this project related to a Critical Facility or Lifeline?
Yes No
Level of Protection:
1% annual chance flood event + freeboard (in accordance with flood ordinance)
Estimated Benefits (losses avoided):
Eliminates flood damage to homes and residents, creates open space for the municipality increasing flood storage.
Useful Life: Acquisition: Lifetime Elevation: 30 years (residential)
Goals Met: 1, 2
Estimated Cost: $3Million Mitigation Action Type: Structure and Infrastructure Project
Plan for Implementation
Prioritization: High Desired Timeframe for Implementation:
6-12 months
Estimated Time Required for Project Implementation:
Three years Potential Funding Sources:
FEMA HMGP and FMA, local cost share by residents
Responsible Organization:
NFIP Floodplain Administrator, supported by homeowners
Local Planning Mechanisms to be Used in Implementation if any:
Hazard Mitigation
Three Alternatives Considered (including No Action)
Alternatives:
Action Estimated Cost Evaluation No Action $0 Current problem continues
Elevate homes $500,000
When this area floods, the entire area is impacted; elevating homes would not eliminate the problem and still lead to road closures and impassable roads
Elevate roads $500,000 Elevated roadways would not protect the homes from flood damages
Progress Report (for plan maintenance)
Date of Status Report:
Report of Progress:
Update Evaluation of the Problem and/or Solution:
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Action Worksheet
Project Name: Mitigation of hazard vulnerable structures
Project Number: 2020-Paterson-005
Criteria Numeric Rank
(-1, 0, 1) Provide brief rationale for numeric rank when appropriate
Life Safety 1 Families moved out of high-risk flood areas.
Property Protection 1 Properties removed from high-risk flood areas.
Cost-Effectiveness 1 Cost-effective project
Technical 1 Technically feasible project
Political 1
Legal 1 The City has the legal authority to conduct the project.
Fiscal 0 Project will require grant funding.
Environmental 1
Social 0 Project would remove families from flood prone areas of the City
Administrative 0
Multi-Hazard 1 Flood, Severe Storm
Timeline 0
Agency Champion 1 NFIP Floodplain Administrator, supported by homeowners
Other Community Objectives
1
Total 10
Priority (High/Med/Low)
High
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Action Worksheet
Project Name: Ensure continuity of operations
Project Number: 2020-Paterson-006
Risk / Vulnerability
Hazard(s) of Concern: All Hazards
Description of the Problem:
Critical facilities require backup power to ensure continuity of operations and the maintenance of critical services. Some critical infrastructure require
Action or Project Intended for Implementation
Description of the Solution:
The City will purchase portable generators for critical infrastructure and obtain a permanent backup generator and electrical components for the shelter at Riverside Vets Community Center.
Is this project related to a Critical Facility or Lifeline?
Yes No
Level of Protection: N/A Estimated Benefits (losses avoided):
Ensures continuity of operations; provides a shelter
for residents
Useful Life: 20 years Goals Met: 1, 2
Estimated Cost: $60,000 Mitigation Action Type: Structure and Infrastructure
Projects (SIP)
Plan for Implementation
Prioritization: High Desired Timeframe for Implementation:
Immediately after funding received
Estimated Time Required for Project Implementation:
1 year Potential Funding Sources:
FEMA HMGP and PDM, USDA Community Facilities Grant Program, Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG) Program, Municipal Budget
Responsible Organization:
Facilities Local Planning Mechanisms to be Used in Implementation if any:
Hazard Mitigation, Emergency Management
Three Alternatives Considered (including No Action)
Alternatives:
Action Estimated Cost Evaluation No Action $0 Current problem continues
Install solar panels $100,000
Weather dependent; need large amount of space for installation; expensive if
repairs needed
Install wind turbine $100,000 Weather dependent; poses a threat to wildlife; expensive
repairs if neededProgress Report (for plan maintenance)
Date of Status Report:
Report of Progress:
Update Evaluation of the Problem and/or Solution:
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Action Worksheet
Project Name: Ensure continuity of operations
Project Number: 2020-Paterson-006
Criteria Numeric Rank
(-1, 0, 1) Provide brief rationale for numeric rank when appropriate
Life Safety 1 Project will protect critical services
Property Protection 1 Project will protect critical facilities and infrastructure
Cost-Effectiveness 0
Technical 1
Political 1
Legal 1 The City has the legal authority to complete the project
Fiscal 0 Project requires funding support
Environmental 1
Social 1
Administrative 1
Multi-Hazard 1 All hazards
Timeline 1 1 year
Agency Champion 1 Facilities
Other Community Objectives
1
Total 12
Priority (High/Med/Low)
High
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Action Worksheet
Project Name: Relocate Emergency Communications System outside of designated Flood Plain
Project Number: 2020-Paterson-007
Risk / Vulnerability
Hazard(s) of Concern: Flood
Description of the Problem:
Currently the Public Safety Answering Point is located in the floodplain.
Action or Project Intended for Implementation
Description of the Solution:
The City will design/construct a new Emergency Communications System outside of designated Flood Plain. A new structure has already been identified for this purpose.
Is this project related to a Critical Facility or Lifeline?
Yes No
Level of Protection: 500 year flood level Estimated Benefits (losses avoided):
Critical services protected
Useful Life: 50 years Goals Met: 2, 6
Estimated Cost: $200,000 Mitigation Action Type: Structure and Infrastructure Project
Plan for Implementation
Prioritization: High Desired Timeframe for Implementation:
Within 5 years
Estimated Time Required for Project Implementation:
1 year Potential Funding Sources:
Municipal budget, CDBG, Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program
Responsible Organization:
Fire Department Local Planning Mechanisms to be Used in Implementation if any:
Hazard mitigation, emergency management
Three Alternatives Considered (including No Action)
Alternatives:
Action Estimated Cost Evaluation No Action $0 Current problem continues
Elevate facility $150,000 Access to facility still
limited
Temporary flood wall $20,000 Requires construction, still
results in limited access during flood events.
Progress Report (for plan maintenance)
Date of Status Report:
Report of Progress:
Update Evaluation of the Problem and/or Solution:
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Action Worksheet
Project Name: Relocate Emergency Communications System outside of designated Flood Plain
Project Number: 2020-Paterson-007
Criteria Numeric Rank
(-1, 0, 1) Provide brief rationale for numeric rank when appropriate
Life Safety 1 Project protects critical services
Property Protection 1 Project protects facility from flood damages
Cost-Effectiveness 1
Technical 1
Political 1
Legal 1 The City has the legal authority to complete the project
Fiscal 0 Project requires funding support
Environmental 1
Social 0
Administrative 1
Multi-Hazard 0 Flood
Timeline 0 5 years
Agency Champion 1
Other Community Objectives
1
Total 10
Priority (High/Med/Low)
High
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Action Worksheet
Project Name: Relocate police headquarters out of floodplain
Project Number: 2020-Paterson-008
Risk / Vulnerability
Hazard(s) of Concern: Flood
Description of the Problem:
Currently the Police Headquarters is flood prone and has experienced past flood damages.
Action or Project Intended for Implementation
Description of the Solution:
The City will relocate/construct a new Municipal/City Complex outside of flood hazard area.
Is this project related to a Critical Facility or Lifeline?
Yes No
Level of Protection: 500 year flood level Estimated Benefits (losses avoided):
Critical services protected
Useful Life: 50 years Goals Met: 2, 6
Estimated Cost: $750,000 Mitigation Action Type: Structure and Infrastructure Project
Plan for Implementation
Prioritization: High Desired Timeframe for Implementation:
Within 5 years
Estimated Time Required for Project Implementation:
1 year Potential Funding Sources:
Municipal budget, CHIPS, HMGP
Responsible Organization:
City of Passaic Police Department
Local Planning Mechanisms to be Used in Implementation if any:
Hazard mitigation, emergency management
Three Alternatives Considered (including No Action)
Alternatives:
Action Estimated Cost Evaluation No Action $0 Current problem continues
Elevate facility $150,000 Access to facility still
limited
Temporary flood wall $20,000 Requires construction, still
results in limited access during flood events.
Progress Report (for plan maintenance)
Date of Status Report:
Report of Progress:
Update Evaluation of the Problem and/or Solution:
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Action Worksheet
Project Name: Relocate police headquarters out of floodplain
Project Number: 2020-Paterson-008
Criteria Numeric Rank
(-1, 0, 1) Provide brief rationale for numeric rank when appropriate
Life Safety 1 Project protects critical services
Property Protection 1 Project protects facility from flood damages
Cost-Effectiveness 1
Technical 1
Political 1
Legal 1 The City has the legal authority to complete the project
Fiscal 0 Project requires funding support
Environmental 1
Social 0
Administrative 1
Multi-Hazard 0 Flood
Timeline 0 5 years
Agency Champion 1
Other Community Objectives
1
Total 10
Priority (High/Med/Low)
High
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Action Worksheet
Project Name: Relocate Temple Street fire house out of floodplain
Project Number: 2020-Paterson-009
Risk / Vulnerability
Hazard(s) of Concern: Flood
Description of the Problem:
The fire house on Temple Street is flood prone.
Action or Project Intended for Implementation
Description of the Solution:
The City will construct a new fire house outside of the flood hazard area.
Is this project related to a Critical Facility or Lifeline?
Yes No
Level of Protection: 500 year flood level Estimated Benefits (losses avoided):
Critical services protected
Useful Life: 50 years Goals Met: 1, 2, 6
Estimated Cost: $750,000 Mitigation Action Type: Structure and Infrastructure Project
Plan for Implementation
Prioritization: High Desired Timeframe for Implementation:
Within 5 years
Estimated Time Required for Project Implementation:
1 year Potential Funding Sources:
Municipal budget, CHIPS, Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program, HMGP
Responsible Organization:
City of Passaic Police Department
Local Planning Mechanisms to be Used in Implementation if any:
Hazard mitigation, emergency management
Three Alternatives Considered (including No Action)
Alternatives:
Action Estimated Cost Evaluation No Action $0 Current problem continues
Elevate facility $150,000 Access to facility still
limited
Temporary flood wall $20,000 Requires construction, still
results in limited access during flood events.
Progress Report (for plan maintenance)
Date of Status Report:
Report of Progress:
Update Evaluation of the Problem and/or Solution:
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Action Worksheet
Project Name: Relocate Temple Street fire house out of floodplain
Project Number: 2020-Paterson-009
Criteria Numeric Rank
(-1, 0, 1) Provide brief rationale for numeric rank when appropriate
Life Safety 1 Project protects critical services
Property Protection 1 Project protects facility from flood damages
Cost-Effectiveness 1
Technical 1
Political 1
Legal 1 The City has the legal authority to complete the project
Fiscal 0 Project requires funding support
Environmental 1
Social 0
Administrative 1
Multi-Hazard 0 Flood
Timeline 0 5 years
Agency Champion 1
Other Community Objectives
1
Total 10
Priority (High/Med/Low)
High
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Action Worksheet
Project Name: Relocate Hillcrest Fire House out of floodplain
Project Number: 2020-Paterson-010
Risk / Vulnerability
Hazard(s) of Concern: Flood
Description of the Problem:
The Hillcrest Fire House is flood prone.
Action or Project Intended for Implementation
Description of the Solution:
The City will construct a new fire house outside of the flood hazard area.
Is this project related to a Critical Facility or Lifeline?
Yes No
Level of Protection: 500 year flood level Estimated Benefits (losses avoided):
Critical services protected
Useful Life: 50 years Goals Met: 1, 2, 6
Estimated Cost: $750,000 Mitigation Action Type: Structure and Infrastructure Project
Plan for Implementation
Prioritization: High Desired Timeframe for Implementation:
Within 5 years
Estimated Time Required for Project Implementation:
1 year Potential Funding Sources:
Municipal budget, CHIPS, Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program, HMGP
Responsible Organization:
City of Passaic Police Department
Local Planning Mechanisms to be Used in Implementation if any:
Hazard mitigation, emergency management
Three Alternatives Considered (including No Action)
Alternatives:
Action Estimated Cost Evaluation No Action $0 Current problem continues
Elevate facility $150,000 Access to facility still
limited
Temporary flood wall $20,000 Requires construction, still
results in limited access during flood events.
Progress Report (for plan maintenance)
Date of Status Report:
Report of Progress:
Update Evaluation of the Problem and/or Solution:
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Action Worksheet
Project Name: Relocate Hillcrest Fire House out of floodplain
Project Number: 2020-Paterson-010
Criteria Numeric Rank
(-1, 0, 1) Provide brief rationale for numeric rank when appropriate
Life Safety 1 Project protects critical services
Property Protection 1 Project protects facility from flood damages
Cost-Effectiveness 1
Technical 1
Political 1
Legal 1 The City has the legal authority to complete the project
Fiscal 0 Project requires funding support
Environmental 1
Social 0
Administrative 1
Multi-Hazard 0 Flood
Timeline 0 5 years
Agency Champion 1
Other Community Objectives
1
Total 10
Priority (High/Med/Low)
High