Res 10-578RESOLUTION NO. 10-578
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Federal Way, Washington, authorizing
approval of the FEMA approved February 2010 version of the Regional Hazard Mitigation
Plan, Federal Way Annex.
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the adoption of the 2009 City of Federal Way revised
Annex to the King County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, pending FEMA approval of the revised
Annex, and
WHEREAS, FEMA required that changes be made to the proposed revised Annex, and
WHEREAS, FEMA requires that the current FEMA approved version, dated 02/2010, of the
revised Annex, be approved and adopted by the City's Council,
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of Federal Way hereby approves adoption of the revised plan
dated 02/2010, which incorporates recommended FEMA changes, attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 2. Severabilitv. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution should
be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence,
clause or phrase of this resolution.
Section 3. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this resolution are authorized to
make necessary corrections to this resolution including, but not limited to, the correction of
scrivener/clerical errors, references, resolution numbering, section/subsection numbers and any
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references thereto.
Section 4. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date
of this resolution is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 5. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective irrimediately upon passage by
the Federal Way City Council.
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON this 16 day of March, 2010
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CITY ATTORNEY, PATRICIA A. RICHARDSON
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 3/9/2010
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 03/16/2010
RESOLUTION NO.: 10-578
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EXHIBIT A
Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan of
King County
Cit of Federal Wa
y Y
Annex
CITY OF
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Jurisdictional Pro�le
Federal Way was incorporated in 1990 and is centrally located in the southwestern corner of King
County, situated 25 miles south of downtown Seattle and eight miles north of downtown Tacoma.
The city occupies approximately 22 square miles on a plateau between Puget Sound and the Green
River Valley. The overall community of Federal Way is bordered on the west by the shores of Puget
Sound and shares common boundaries with the cities of Tacoma, Milton, Edgewood, Algona,
Pacific, Auburn, Kent and Des Moines, and an unincorporated area of King County.
While the citizen population of Federal Way is 88,000 according to City records, the Greater Federal
Way Community represents a total of approximately 100,000 people who live, work and attend
schools and other programs within the influence of the City of Federal Way. The community is
diversified with the spectra from high-priced shoreline view neighborhoods, to high-density multi-
family apartment complexes. In addition to English, there are some distinct ethnic neighborhoods,
including Spanish, Russian and Korean, where local dialects are often the primary languages for the
neighborhood businesses and residents. There are several Fortune 1000 global headquarters,
commercial and retail centers, schools, churches and several large medical centers.
The city is located at a key transportation hub on Interstate 5. Interstate 5 and State Highways 99,
161, and 509 provide north/south transit options: State Highway 18 offers direct access to the state's
main east-west corridor, Interstate 90. There are seven major roadways that serve the activity centers
within Federal Way, including the South 320th Street corridor between Pacific Highway South (SR-
99) and I-5.
Citv Governance
The local Governance of Federal Way includes seven elected officials with a Mayor elected by
the Council, all serving a 4-year term. There are three primary Committees reporting to the
council, with each Committee containing 3 council members as weIl as leaders from various
organizations within the City. These Committees are; 1)Finance, Economic Development &
Regional Affairs Committee, 2)Land Use and Transportation Committee and, 3)Parks,
Recreation, Human Services & Public Safety Committee (PRHSPSC)
Federal Way employees its own Public Works services as well as Police Department. Fire and rescue
services are contracted through South King Fire and Rescue. The City receives the majority of its
water and sewer service through Lakehaven Utility District with a smaller segment being serviced
through Tacoma Water. The majority of electricity and natural gas services are provided through
Puget Sound Energy with a smaller segment being serviced through Tacoma Power. Public education
is provided through the Federal Way School District. All contracted service providers, with the
exception of Tacoma Water and Tacoma Power, also participate in the King County Regional
Hazard Mitigation Plan through individual Annexes. A number of independent health care facilities
serve Federal Way medical needs including St. Francis Hospital, Virginia Mason Clinic and Group
Health.
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Mitigation Strategy Summary
The City of Federal Way's Mitigation Strategy, Goals and Objectives support those noted within
the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan of King County, including the incorporation of actions to 1)
Protect Life and Property, 2) Support Emergency Services, 3) Increase Public Awareness, 4)
Preserve Natural Systems and Resources, 5) Encourage Partnerships and 6) Enhance Planning
Activities.
Ongoing Mitigation Efforts
The City incorporates ongoing hazard mitigation efforts in the following areas:
• Work with Greater Federal Way Emergency Management agencies and local area
businesses to provide public information on earthquake hazard mitigation actions that
can help reduce the effects of an earthquake within homes and businesses.
• Have completed the City's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan to provide
overall direction related to all phases of emergency management. The plan is NIMS
compliant and includes a unified emergency management approach in which the Greater
Federal Way Emergency Management agencies are included. These include South King
Fire and Rescue, Lakehaven Utility District, Federal Way S'chools and St. Francis
Hospital. .
• Since 2003, a dedicated EOC has been established. At least one tabletop exercise is
conducted each year.
• The City and affiliated agencies completed the FEMA IEMC course in August of 2009 in
which we received high performance marks. In preparation for the IEMC training, the
City's Emergency Management Department created NIlVIS compliant Typed Resource
List.
• The City's Emergency Management Department has established a GFW Emergency
Management Oversight Committee. The committee rnembers are comprised of
representatives from each member agency. Areas of focus include all phases of
emergency management.
• Both CERT and NET (Neighborhood Emergency Team) courses are offered to city
residents. An emergency planning course for businesses will be introduced in 2010.
• Federal Way subscri�es to the 2006 Washington State Building Code and amendments,
the 2006 International Building Code and amendments, the International Fire Code and
the KCSWDM.
• The City continues to participate in regional emergency disaster meetings, including
those related to the Howard Hanson Dam issue, King County OEM quarterly meetings
and Zone 3 quarterly meetings.
• The City has purchased two 60 KW portable generators for use at designated shelter
facilities during times of emergency.
• The City has created a Succession Plan for key positions within the City for use during
times of disaster to ensure the continuity of Government.
• The City of Federal Way incurred approximately $180,000 in damage mitigation costs
related to severe winter storms occurring in 2006 and 2008. Mitigation efforts included
deployment of snow plows and application of de-icing fluid on targeted roadways.
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2004 Mitigation Strategy Progress Report
The following provides a complete list and status update for a112004 mitigation initiatives.
1) Develop & im�lement pro�rams to coordinate maintenance personnel response activities
during severe winter storm events
Status: Complete
The City developed a flooding "Hot Spot" list to enable timely mitigation activities
during times of heavy rain. The list also facilitates a rapid assessment approach in
determining distribution of response resources.
Public Works also developed an Employee Emergency Handbook. The handbook
contains policies and procedures related to severe weather response, an emergency phone
list, equipment list and various maps including a map identifying de-icing routes.
2) Develop a res�onse plan to be implemented in the event of a surface water stora�e facilitv
breach includin� property-owner notification and nost-event assessment
Status: Complete
The Panther Lake EOP was updated to include notification procedures, downstream
mapping and affected structures, appropriate response to emerging conditions and
preventative actions.
3) Adopt the International Buildin� Code and evaluate additional buildin� code application
for increasing the protection of life and property.
Status: Complete
The IBC was adopted in 2004 and has implemented changes according to IBC
amendments. The City also complies with the Washington State Building Code.
4) Encourage seismic retrofittinQ in all structures includin� homes, schools, businesses and
Government offices.
Status: Complete
In 2007 the City of Federal Way along with Home Depot and Lowe's sponsored a week
long focus on seismic retrofitting of homes and businesses. The week included talks and
workshops about how to secure water heaters, appliances and other seismic home and
office hazards. Federal Way City Hall was inspected to identify areas that could use
seismic retrofitting information was then passed on to the facility group to be included in
their maintenance schedule and monthly Safety Meeting.
5) Install backup Qenerators in CitYHall in order to maintain Citv services in the event of a
power outaQe and to ensure the City's EOC is able to operate if activation is reauired.
Status: Complete
A 750kw backup generator was installed in 2004. In 2008 an additional SOOgal diesel fuel
tank was added to increase generator run-time. Status: Complete
6) Increase public awareness and preparedness related to hazards within the local area as
well as increase participation in CERT.
Status: Complete/Ongoing for 2009 cycle
The City currently schedules three CERT classes per year as well as offers a
neighborhood preparedness option and maintains a list of participating neighborhoods.
Additionally, the City's Emergency Management Department maintains City website
pages that include the publishing of various emergency plans, information regarding
hazard identification and response, the City's public warning system (CodeRed),
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educational opportunities and more. The CodeRed system was incorporated in 2008 and
is now the City's primary public emergency notification system. The department also
publishes a monthly article in the local newspaper.
7) Map and identifv locations around the Citv that are affected b�epetitive or predicted
hazards.
Status: Complete
The City has developed slide maps and de-icing maps as well as a Surface Water
Management "Hot Spot" checklist identifying locations that are prone to excess surface
water.
2009 Planning Process
Prior to internal review of the existing plan, a representative from the Emergency Management
Department attended a preliminary revision meeting held by King County OEM and
subsequently attended two additional KCEOM RHMP revision meetings.
In identifying appropriate updates and initiatives for the revised Federal Way Annex, a Regional
Hazard Mitigation Plan Working Group was formed. The working group consists of Public
Works and Emergency Management leadership as follows:
Mary Hobday — Emergency Management Specialist
Ray Gross — Emergency Management Coordinator & Deparhnent Head
Marwan Salloum — Public Works Deputy Director
Ken Miller — Public Works Deputy Director
William Appleton — Surface Water Manager
The group held three meetings during the revision process (agendas attached). The group
reviewed the current City mitigation strategy making changes as appropriate, reviewed the
progress made on prior mitigation initiatives and identified attainable projects to include in the
revised plan cycle and reviewed the FEMA How-To-Guide on Benefit-Cost Review models.
In addition to the Working Group meetings, Emergency Management representatives met with
South King Fire and Rescue, Lakehaven Utility District and Federal Way Schools to discuss
possible collaborative initiative opportunities given all serve the citizens of Federal Way.
The updated plan was presented to the City's Parks, Recreation, Huxnan Services, Public Safety
Committee for initial review and comment prior to presentation at a Public City Council
Meeting. During the public City Council Meeting, citizens were invited to view the plan and to
provide comment via the City's website.
A Resolution for Continuance in the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan of King County was
presented and adopted by Council at the July 21 City Council Meeting. The revised plan was
then presented and adopted by Council at the September 15 City Council Meeting.
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2009 Record of Changes
In summary, the following changes to the 2004 plan were made as a result of the review process:
• The overall plan was re-written to meet Mitigation Plan Crosswalk requirernents.
• A Mitigation Strategy Summary was added to better describe the City's ongoing hazard
mitigation efforts as well as a Progress Report on 2004 initiative efforts.
The Planning Process was enhanced to included:
■ A RHMP Working group was formed in order to provide a wider range of
knowledge regarding the hazazds and issues surrounding the city. Members of the
group included expertise from Streets & Traffic, Surface Water Management and
Emergency Management. Additional expertise from Community Development
Planning and Code Enforcement will be asked to join this working group for
future planning and meetings.
• The Plan Maintenance section was modified to include:
■ An annual review of the plan.
■ The requirement to meet with other plan participants who provide services to the
City, such as South King Fire & Rescue, in order to explore possible common
areas for mitigation efforts.
■ A detailed listing of existing plans and mechanisms that warrant hazard mitigation
integration. An integration strategy for this purpose was also added.
■ In general, a more detailed maintenance plan was developed.
• A City-specific Hazard Profile section was added to include:
■ The City's Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Assessment (HIVA) table to
better illustrate Federal Way's unique vulnerability to area.
■ A table was added to compare declared events within King County to declared
events within Federal Way for the time period 2000-2009 to better illustrate how
the City's vulnerability compares to the whole of King County.
■ A Hazard Capabilities table was added to better describe the City's current
capabilities related to area hazards.
• A narrative describing the City's participation in the NFIP program was included.
• The City's HNA information was used in addition to a BCR calculation to augment the
overall prioritization process when determining 2009 mitigation actions.
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Hazard Mitigation Plan Maintenance
The City of Federal Way's participation in the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan supports both
the Regional Mission Statement and the Regional Goals and Objectives in the development of
City Annex pages.
The City of Federal Way will incorporate the following processes in the development, adoption
and maintenance of the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex:
1) A Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Working Group, consisting of Public Works,
Community Development Planning and Emergency Management personnel will oversee
the City's mitigation efforts and will ensure the accuracy of the Plan's content, determine
the City's mitigation strategy and identify supporting initiatives, establishing priority
according to recommended FEMA and King County prioritization models.
2) In support of enhancing partnerships and planning activities, a representative of the City's
RHIVII' Working Group will meet with other plan participants who provide services to the
City in order to explore potential initiative synergies.
3) A representative from the RHMP Working Group will present, in draft form, the revised
City Annex to the Parks, Recreation, Human Services and Public Safety Committee,
which is represented by City Council members, City management and a number of
private organizations and citizens and the agenda and minutes of which are published to
the general public. Prior to seeking adoption of the City's RHIVIP Annex, it will ask this
Committee for its support in recomxnending adoption by Council.
4) The Citizen's of Federal Way shall have access to the City's Regional Hazard Mitigation
Plan via the City website with the note that comments on the plan are welcome.
Additionally, during the cycle revision process, a Press Release will be issued to request
comments on the proposed revised plan. The invitation to view revisions will also be
announced at Committee meetings and City Council meetings.
5) After Committee review and a public comment period, the plan will be presented at a
regularly scheduled public City Council Meeting seeking conditional adoption of the plan
pending FEMA's approval.
6) Once FEMA approval is obtained, Council will be asked to formally adopt via
Resolution.
7) The Regional Hazard Mitigation Working Group shall review the hazards, plan strategy
and initiatives on an annual basis at mid-year to gain an overall progress status report and
to determine whether any new hazards exist. The plan will also be reviewed after each
major disaster event to determine if hazard impact changes have resulted and to determine
if the priorities of mitigation initiative efforts should be realigned. These changes will be
recorded for ease of update on the next planning cycle.
8) A representative of the Regional Hazard Mitigation Working Group shall attend meetings
held by King County Office of Emergency Management in relation to the RHMP and will
follow recommended revision requirements as requested by KCOEM.
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9) Continued Public Involvement — The City's plan will be placed within the City's website
with a notation stating how citizens may submit suggestions for changes or future
inclusions.
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Incorporation with Existing Plans & Mechanisms
The RHMP Working Group reviewed the list of possible relationships noted within the FEMA
Local Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning Guidance resource and identified the following as areas
in which awareness of the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and the City's Annex would be
irriportant toward continual improvement.
To encourage the inclusion of hazard mitigation planning, a copy of the RHMP along with a
cover letter will be sent to key personnel with oversight responsibilities within these areas. The
letter will stress the importance of including the consideration of hazard mitigation as it relates to
their area of oversight. The City will continue to work with these entities to increase the
awareness of and stress the importance of hazard mitigation efforts.
• Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
+ Growth Management Act
• Critical Areas Ordinance
• Safety Management Plan
• Zoning and Development Codes
• Building and Land Use Codes
• Capital Improvement Plan
• Planning Commission
• Land Use & Transportation Committee
• Parks, Recreation, Human Services & Public Safety Committee
• Finance, Economic Development & Regional Affairs Committee
• City Departments including Public Works and Community Development
The RHMP Working Group will consider additional sources during the annual review process,
adding those whose relationship is conducive toward supporting the Plan's Mitigation Strategy,
Goals and Obj ectives.
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National Flood Insurance Pro�ram
Given the higher elevation of Federal Way and the lack of rivers and significant creeks and
streams, the City is not generally susceptible to significant flooding. The most recent FIRM map
dated 1995 designates all of Federal Way as an X zone with the exception of the coastal west
side, which has been designated as an A zone or Special Flood Hazard Area. Even as such, much
of the coast is high bluff bank, which likely would not be susceptible to damages defined under
type A zones. The City does have occasional nuisance flooding caused through temporary
blockage of storm water conveyance systems by storm debris.
Property damage within the City due to flooding of any type is extremely low. The City adopted
participation in the NFIP in 1996 and is listed as follows:
Program: Regular Emergency Entry: Regular Entry: 06/21/1996
Status: PARTICIPATING Status Effective: 06/21/1996
Current Map: 04/19/2005 Study Underway: YES Level of Regs:
FIRM Status: REVISED Initial FIRM: 05/16/1995
FHBM Status: NEVER MAPPED Initial FHBM:
Policies in Force:
Insurance in Force:
No. of Paid Losses:
Totai Losses Paid:
Sub. Damage Claims Since 1978:
43
$11,705,000.00
0
$0.00
0
Federal Way has 0 repetitive loss properties due to flooding. The City is not and does not plan to
join the Community Ratings System given that the cost of flood insurance to homeowners is
already significantly lower than the average for King County and as stated above, is not
susceptible to significant flood hazards.
NFIP Oversi�ht
The City uses existing Storm Water Management personnel to oversee NFIP compliance with the
SWM Manager acting as the City's NFIP Coordinator. The last CAV was completed in 2006, in
which no issues were found. The next CAV will occur sometime in 2011. As required under the
NFIP, the City submits reports and updates as requested by FEMA. New FIRM data is expected
sometime within 2010 and when issued, the NFII' Coordinator will determine whether any
changes have occurred that require a review and possible update to current City Codes as stated
within FWRC Title 19 Zoning and Development Code.
Flood Miti ag tion
In order to support the intent of the NFIP, the City has adopted best practice standards for Storm
Water Management and Zoning and Development Codes, including the adoption of the 2009
King County Surface Water Design Manual (KCSWDM) for use in the design of the surface
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water aspects of all projects within the City and the addition of Flood Damage Protection policies
to the City's Zoning and Development Code (Title 19, Ch. 142). The City also follows a surface
water comprehensive plan that seeks to:
1. Protect the public health and safety and prevent property damage by reducing surface water
problems.
2. Protect, preserve and enhance the beneficial uses of surface waters for recreation, fish and
wildlife habitat, aesthetic enjoyment, aquifer recharge, and open space.
3. Regulate development and re-development to control water quantity and quality impacts in a
cost-effective and aesthetic manner.
4. Manage the surface water Utility in a manner that makes efficient use of limited resources to
address the most critical problems first, and which expresses community values and
priorities.
The Federal Way Revised Code, Title 19, Zoning and Development, additionally includes the
following components, which directly or indirectly help to mitigate hazards related to flooding:
19.142 Flood Damage Prevention
19.145 Environment and Critical Areas in General
19.150 Critical Areas Administration
19.155 General Site Design Requirements
19.160 Geologically Hazardous Areas
19.165 Streams
19.170 Regulated Lakes
19.175 Regulated Wetlands
19.180 Regulated Wellheads
19.185 Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas and Wellhead Protection Areas
The City of Federal Way also uses all practicable means, consistent with other essential
considerations of state policy, to improve and coordinate plans, functions, programs, and
resources to attain the widest range of beneficial uses of the environment without degradation,
risk to health or safety or other undesirable and unintended consequences. As such, the Federal
Way Revised Code incorporates the following policies and associated ordinances:
Surface and Stormwater Management (FWRC Title 16);
Shoreline Regulation and the Shoreline Management Master Program (FWRC Title 15);
Methods to Mitigate Development Impacts (FWRC Title I 9, Division IIn;
The Shoreline Management Guide Book (DOE); �
The Washington State Flood Reduction Plan (1993 DCD);
Ordinances relating to Surface Water Runoff and Surface Water Management;
The Executive Proposed Basin Plan Hylebos Creek and Lower Puget Sound, King County
Surface Water Management, July 1991;
The Federal Way Comprehensive Surface Water Management Plan;
Washington State Shoreline Management Act of 1971;
The Puget Sound Water Quality Management Plan;
The King County Surface Water Design Manual (KCSWDM) and the Federal Way Addendum
to the KCSWDM;
The Stormwater Management Manual for the Puget Sound Basin, Washington State
Deparirnent of Ecology, August 2001;
The January 2002 URS Federal Way Stream Inventory
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Critical City Facilitv Inventory
CONFIDENTIAL — NOT for public disclosure.
Critical Facility Type Jurisdiction Controiled Maximum $ Loss Controlied Facilities Not under
Facilities Facilities Jurisdiction Controi
Continuity of Govemment or . Federal Way City Hall •$11,035,000 • U.S. Postal Bulk Mail
Administration . Federal Way Community •$9,900,000 Center
Center • King County Aquatics
• Dumas Bay Center • $7,741,000 Center
• Steel Lake Maintenance • $318,000
Life Safety & Medical • Saint Francis Hospital
• Virginia Mason
Mediql Center
• King Counry Pubiic
, Health
• See South King Fire 8
Rescue RHMP annex
Transportation • Federal WayTransit
Center
. I-5
• SR-99
• HWY 18
• Overpass @ I-5 &
HWY 18
• Overpass @ I-5 &
320"'
• Overpass @ I-5 &
272""
EducaGon • See Federai Way
Public Schools RHMP
annex
. DeVry
• Highline Community
Colle e
Utilitles • BPA power lines
• Olympic Pipe line
. See Lakehaven Utiliry
District RHMP annex
Community Services • Multi-Service Center
(food bank)
• Evergreen Lodge
(assisted living)
• Foundation House
(assisted living)
• Garden Terrace
(Alzheimer's Center)
. Village Green
(Retirement village)
. WoodMark (assisted
living)
• Avalon Care Center
(assisted living)
. HaIlMark Manor
(assisted living)
. Life Care Center
assisted livin
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Jurisdictional Hazards
The City of Federal Way generally agrees that it is vulnerable to the hazards noted within the
Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan of King County, with the following modifications:
Current Federal Wav HIVA as noted within City's CEMP:
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT TABLE
HAZARD PROBABILITY IMPACT WARNING
CIVIL DISTURBANCE LOW MODERATE YES
DROUGHTlHEAT LOW LOW YES
EARTHQUAKE MODERATE HIGH NO
FI12E URBAN / WILDLAND INTEF2FACE LOW MODERATE YES
FLOODlNG LOW LOW YES
HAZMAT MODERATE HIGH NO
LANDSLIDES LOW MODERATE NO
PANDEMIC FLU LOW HIGH YES
SEVERE WEATHER HIGH HIGH YES
W fNTER STORM
TERRORISM �OW HIGH NO
TRANSPORTATfON ACCIDENT LOW MODERATE NO
(AiRLINER� �
TSUNAMIS/SEECHES LOW MODERATE YES
UTILlTY OUTAGES HIGH MODERATE NO
(OVER 24 NqURS ARER WIDE)
VOLCANOES LOW HIGH YES
Probabilitv was based on historical data and where no historical data existed, a reasonable assumption was made based
on the City's topography, available hazard maps and proximity to the hazard.
High: Yearly
Moderate: Two - Ten Years
Low: Beyond Ten years
Impact was determined by the event having any two of the items listed in the category.
High: Large popularion effected, wide property destroyed or severely damaged, all response resources
overwhelmed.
Moderate: Localized population effected, localized property destroyed or damaged, all response resources
strained.
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Low: Small population affected, light property damage, additional response resource called in.
Federal Declarations Comparative — King County 2000-2009
Maj/DR Presidential Major Disaster Declaration (all eligible assistance programs)
Emerg/EM Presidential Emergency Declaration (assistance limited to specific emergency
need)
FS Federal Fire Suppression (assistance limited to state agency fire suppression costs)
FM Federal Fire Management (replaced Fire Suppression - for state & local
governments)
Major DR-1361 — Nisqually Benton, Chelan, Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Federal Way Comparative
Earthquake Dougias, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, No declaration declared,
Declared March 1, 2001 King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, minimal damage reported.
Pierce, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish,
Thurston, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla,
Whatcom, Yakima
Major DR-1499 Chelan, Clallam, Grays Harbor, Island, Federal Way Comparative
October 15-23 flooding Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Mason, Okanogan, No declaration declared,
Declared November 7, 2003 Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, minimal damage reported
Thurston. Whatcom
Major DR-1671 Chelan, Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Federal Way Comparative
Severe storms Jefferson, King, Lewis, Pacific, Pierce, No declaration declared,
/floods/landslides/mudslides Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Thurston, minimal damage reported
Nov 2-11, 2006
Major DR-1682 Chelan, Clallam, Clark, Grant, Grays Harbor, Federal Way Comparative
Severe winter storms/wind/ Island, King, Klickitat, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, DR Declaration
landslides/mudslides Pend Oreille, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit,
Dec 14-15, 2006 Skamania, Snohomish, Thurston,
Wahkiakum PA Onl
Major DR-1734 Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, King, F�deral Way Comparative
Severe storms and flooding Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Skagit, No declaration declared,
Dec 1-17, 2007 Snohomish, Thurston, Wahkiakum minimal damage reported
Major DR-1825 Clallam, Columbia, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Federal Way Comparative
Severe winter storm, record Jefferson, King, Klickitat, Lewis, Mason, DR Declaration
and near-record snow Pacific, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish,
Dec 12, 2008 — Jan 5, 2009 Spokane, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Walla
Walla, Whatcom
Major DR-1817 Chelan. Clallam, Columbia, Cowlitz, Garfield, Federal Way Comparative
Severe winter storm, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, King, Kittitas, DR Declaration
landslides, mudslides, and Klickitat, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Pacific,
flooding Pierce, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish,
Jan 6-16, 2009 Thurston, Wahkiakum, Whatcom, Yakima
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Federal Way Natural Hazards Pro�le
I. Drought/Heat
De anition
A drought is an extended period of unusually dry weather. Droughts become severe if several
months pass without significant precipitation. Extreme heat is defined as temperatures that are
10 or more degrees above the average high temperature, and that last for several weeks during the
hottest time of the year. There are four different ways that drought can be defined.
1. Meteorological: A measure of departure of precipitation from normal. Due to climatic
differences, what might be considered a drought in one location of the country may not
be in another.
2. Agricultural: Refers to a situation where the amount of moisture in the soil no longer
meets the needs of a particular crop.
3. Hydrological: Occurs when surface and subsurface water supplies are below normal.
4. Socioeconomic: Refers to the situation that occurs when physical water shortages
begin to affect people.
Historv
Historically, drought has not been a major concern for the Federal Way area. The Federal Way
area experiences water shortages every few years. In 2001 rainfall for western Washington fell to
30% below normal. The National Weather Service reports that 2000-2001 had been the driest
winter in Washington since 1976-77. It is also one of the five driest in the past 100 years. Each
summer season presents the possibility of extreme high temperatures. In the summer of 2009,
Federal Way experienced several days of extreme heat as did most of Western Washington. In
the 2009 event, the City's Community Center was offered as a cooling center for area residents.
Vulnerabilitv
Nearly all areas within the City of Federal Way are vulnerable to the effects of drought. Severe
problems could conceivably occur in the event of water shortages requiring rationing, especially
as it pertains to area businesses and care facilities as many of these types of businesses require
the use of large amounts of water to operate. A severe drought creating water rationing for some
businesses could cause severe cutbacks in the products or services they offer, potentially creating
a financial hardship resulting in lost revenues and possibly a reduced workforce.
The secondary hazard of fire resulting from reduced moisture content is an area for concern in
times of severe drought. Fires are easily ignited in dry grasses and can spread quickly in drought-
stricken areas. Residential areas with a high concentration of homes constructed of wood with
cedar-shingle type roofing can be more susceptible to fire during these times, posing a risk to life
and property.
An increase in the number of emergency calls regarding heat-related health issues may also be
experienced.
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II. Earthquake
De anition
Earthquakes are defined as the sudden release of energy occurring from the collision or shifting
of crustal plates on the earth's surface or from the fracture of stressed rock or fault formations in
that crust. This release of energy results in the earth shaking, rocking, rolling, jarring and jolting;
having the potential to cause minimal to great damage in the Puget Sound area. Earthquakes are
measured by units of magnitude.There are three distinct types of earthquakes; 1) benioff zone, 2)
subduction zone, and 3) shallow crustal earthquakes. Each can generate powerful damaging
motion.
Benioff Zone earthquakes occur at depths of 15 to 60 miles from a subduction area. Examples of
this type of damaging event include the Olympia earthquake in 1949, 1965 Seattle/Tacoma
earthquake, 1999 Satsop earthquake and the 2001 Nisqually earthquake.
Subduction Zone earthquakes occur along the interface between tectonic plates. The energy
generated from the collision of these plates can be considerable. These great magnitude events
can reach 8.0 to 9.0 on the Richter scale.
Shallow crustal earthquakes occur within 20 miles of the earth's surface. These are fairly
common events with typical magnitudes of up to 5.5, though there is some evidence that a
number of shallow events have exceeded this figure.
Historv
The most notable recent earthquakes include the 1949 magnitude 7.1 Olympia earthquake which
caused over $100 million in damage and killed eight people; the 1965 magnitude 6.5 Seattle-
Tacoma earthquake which caused over $50 million in damage and killed seven people; the 1999
magnitude 5.5 Satsop earthquake; and the 2001 magnitude 6.8 Nisqually earthquake. While these
earthquakes were definitely felt in Federal Way, minimal residential and commercial damage was
reported.
Vulnerabilitv
The City of Federal Way is vulnerable to earthquakes given a long history of documented activity
and its proximity to a known subduction zone which lies off the coastline of Southwestern
Washington as well as a documented fault line, the Tacoma Fault, which runs along the boarder
of Tacoma and Federal Way. While not yet conclusive, some recent scientific studies suggest that
the Tacoma Fault may have additional arms that stretch directly beneath portions of Federal Way
(See following maps). Depending on the magnitude and epicenter of the earthquake, Federal Way
could experience minimal to severe damage, injuries and fatalities.
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III. Flood
De anition
A flood is an unusually large flow or rise of water, especially over land not usually covered with
water. There are two types of flooding which occur in King County:
Riverine Flooding: Floods which occur because of prolonged rain, melting snow or both.
The first element leading to a potential Riverine flood is heavy fresh snow in the mountains.
A potential flood exists with a weather front with wa.rm winds, usually from the southeast
or southwest, along with heavy rainfall following the snow before it has a chance to settle
and solidify.
Flash Flooding and Surface Flooding: Several factors contribute to flash flooding. The two
key elements are rainfall intensity and duration. Topography, soil conditions, urbanization
and ground cover also play important roles. In addition, localized surface or "urban"
flooding occurs as the result of drainage systems that are incapable of carrying exceptional
volumes of snowmelt and heavy rain runoff.
The GFW area would be most affected by urban flooding in very localized spots.
Histo
The City of Federal Way has experienced localized flooding to some degree nearly every year.
This event is most likely to occur during "flood season" between the months of October and
March when rains are the heaviest. There has been no significant localized flooding or flood
damage in recent years.
Vulnerabilitv
Throughout the City's 18 year history, there has been minimal localized flooding. In these cases,
the primary vulnerability has been related to increased traffic accidents and short-term road
closures. If the City were to experience many, many days of sustained heavy rains, especially
following a significant snow event, effects may be greater, to include property damage, longer-
term road closures and possible road damage. In high bank areas, these types of heavy sustained
rains could also result in land or mud slides.
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IV. Landslide
De anition
The term landslide refers to the downward movement of masses of rock and/or soil. Landslides
in this area are for the most part masses of soil ranging in volume from just a few feet, to many
yards. The rate of travel of a slide can range from a few inches per month to many feet per
second, depending on slope, material and water content. Landslides can be initiated by storms,
earthquakes, fires, erosion, volcanic eruptions and by human modification of the land.
Historv
The topography of the Federal Way has historically made the area prone to minor landslides. For
the most part these incidents have been in non-residential wooded locations causing little to no
damage to properties or nearby roadways. Heavy snowstorms in December 1996 and January
1997 were followed by a warming trend that caused quick melting, runoff, and flooding. This
period was then followed by rain. This led to over 100 slides in King County over the subsequent
two-month period. Most recently, sliding on a portion of the West hills produced an incident
which impacted a nearby roadway. To mitigate further slides in this area, the City included the
installation of a soldier pile wall and added drainage in the repair effort.
Vulnerabilitv
Minar sections of the City are vulnerable to landslides. These areas include those that abut the
waterfront and in other smaller areas are near roadways and residential properties. A water
treatment center owned by Lakehaven Utility District is located within a designated slide area
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V. Severe Weather - Winter Storms, Windstorms
De anition
Winter storms vary in size and strength. A storm may be large enough to affect many states
or only a portion of a single state. There are three categories of winter storms.
Blizzard: The most dangerous of all winter storms. It combines low temperatures,
heavy snowfall, and high winds that blow the snow into drifts and reduce visibility to
only a few yards.
Heavy Snowstorm: Drops four or more inches of snaw in a 12-hour period, or six or
more inches in a 24-hour period. Again, high winds may accompany the storm,
blowing the snow into drifts and causing poor visibility.
Ice Storm: Occurs when moisture falls from clouds and freezes immediately upon
impact. This type of storm makes driving, and even walking, extremely hazardous.
Windstorms can happen during any time of year. In the Pacific Northwest the most
destructive of these storms typically occur between October and March. This type of ha.zard
is an atmospheric disturbance characterized by a strong wind and usually accompanied by rain,
snow, sleet, hail and often thunder and lightning. The National Weather Service classifies wind
from 38 to 55 MPH as gale force winds; 56 to 74 MPH as storm force winds and any winds over
75 MPH as hurricane force winds. A tornado is a violently rotating column of air, pendant from a
cumuliform cloud or underneath a cumuliform cloud, and often (but not always) visible as a
funnel cloud. Tornados are the most violent weather phenomena known. Their funnel shaped
clouds rotating at velocities of up to 300 miles per hour generally affect areas of 1/4 to 3/4 of a
mile wide and seldom more than 16 miles long. Tornados are produced by strong thunderstorms.
Such thunderstorms can also produce large damaging hail, heavy amounts of rain, and strong
damaging winds.
I
The Federal Way area, like the rest of the Puget Sound area is known for its moderate climate.
Snowfall rarely exceeds ten inches in an entire season. The snow that does fall seldom remains
on the ground more than a day or two. Chances for accumulation of snow in the event of one
severe weather front following another is historically minimal. However, since 1985 and most
recently in January 2004 and January 2009 the area has experienced major winter storms that
have created significant hazards.
The following is a list of storms and dates which became Presidentially declared events in
Federal Way.
• Winter Storm 12/1992
• Wind Sto�n 2/1996
• Spring Storm 4/1997
• Wind Storm 12/2006
• Severe Winter Storm 12/2008
� Severe Winter Storm 1/2009
Vulnerabilitv
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Severe Winter Storms remain the most common reoccurring hazard for the Federal Way area.
This type of hazard can result in structural damage and collapse, heavy roadway debris or need
for roadway closure, increased traffic accidents and utility outages, all of which can lead to life
threats and heavy economic impact.
VI. Volcano
De anition
A volcano is a vent in the earth's crust through which molten rock (magma), rock fragments,
gases, and ashes are ejected from the earth's interior. A volcano is created when magma erupts
onto the surface of the earth. Volcanoes take many forms according to the chemical composition
of their magma and the conditions in which the magma is erupted. When magma is erupted it is
referred to as lava. Some lava known as `basalts' is hot and fluid. Opposite of basalts are
`rhyolites', which are characterized by their inability to flow freely, erupt explosively or form
steep domes. Midway in between are `andesites' which are thick, flow slowly, and are mildly
explosive.
A volcano is commonly said to be "active" when it is in the process of erupting and "dormant"
when it is not. Scientists, however, usually use the term "active" to refer to any volcano that has
erupted in historic time or is seismically or geothermally active. By this definition Mounts
Rainier, Baker, Hood, St. Helens, Adams and Glacier Peak are all active volcanoes.
Historv
On May 18, 1980, Mt. St. Helens erupted with explosive force killing 57 people. Heavy ash fall
blanketed much of Eastern Washington into Northern Idaho and Western Montana. Subsequent
eruptions on May 25 and June 12, similarly affected Western Washington and Portland, Oregon,
although to a lesser degree. Mount Rainier, at 4393 meters (14,410 feet) the highest peak in the
Cascade Range and is a dormant volcano. The written history of Mount Rainier encompasses the
period since about A.D. 1820, during which time one or two small eruptions, several small debris
avalanches, and many small lahars (debris flows originating on a volcano) have occurred. No
historical data exists related to volcanic activity in the Federal Way area.
Vulnerabilitv
The hazards which accornpany a volcanic eruption include ash fall, volcanic gasses, glacial
outbursts and accompanying flooding, landslides, lahars and volcanic earthquakes.
Geographically, Federal Way is potentially most vulnerable to volcanic activity associated with
Mt. Rainier, which is approximately 43 miles SE of the City. Depending on the type and force of
the eruption, coupled with wind direction, the City could be exposed to heavy ash fall and
volcanic gasses. Ash fall and/or volcanic gasses could result in increased traffic accidents due to
decreased visibility and unexpected road closures. Emergency medical personnel and facilities
may be tasked with an increased need for services related to respiratory illness and fatalities.
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VII. Fire Urban/Wildland Interface
De anition
Urban fires in cities or towns involve buildings with potential for spread to adjoining structures.
A fire of this nature may be ignited as a result of any one of the following:
• Criminal acts (arson, illegal explosive devices, acts of terrorism)
• Residential accidents (improper use of electrical appliances, faulty connections, grease
fires, smoking, heating appliances or improper disposal of wood ashes).
• Industrial accidents (hazardous material incidents, explosions, transportation
accidents)
• Acts of nature (lightening strikes, earthquake by product)
HiH storv
There is no recent history of a urban fire spreading to multiple adjoining facilities. Fires in the
area are primarily related to those residential in nature.
Vulnerabilitv
The urban fire hazard in the Greater Federal Way area involves areas where single family homes,
multi-family occupancies andlor older business facilities which are clustered close together, are
made of easily ignitable materials and for which no fire sprinkler system has been installed are
those structures which would be most vulnerable to this hazard. The FWRC incorporates both the
2006 International Fire Code and amendments and the 2006 International Building Code and
amendments related to fire detection devices, fire sprinkler installation and fire-resistant
construction. The FWRC also prohibits open burning. Vulnerability will be increased even in
newer construction in hazard events, such as an earthquake of sizeable magnitude, where the
water supply has been compromised.
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VIII. Tsunami / Seiche
De znition
A tsunami is a series of giant ocean waves produced by a major underwater or coastline
disturbance such as an earthquake, volcanic eruption or landslide. A series of waves sometimes
lasts several hours, with 20 or 30 minutes between waves. Tsunamis can occur in all aceans, but
they are most common in the Pacific. A tsunami can travel at speeds of up to 500 miles per hour.
The waves appear to be normal ocean waves until they approach the coastline, where a gigantic
wall of water can build on the ocean surface. Tsunamis reaching heights of more than 100 feet
have been recorded.
Historv
On average, the west coast of the United States experiences a damaging tsunami every 18 years
or so. Geologic evidence shows that the King County region has experienced both Tsunamis and
seiches. The risk of a tsunami or seiche in the Federal Way area is minimal and no historical .
records indicate any greater risk to the Federal Way area when compared to the rest of the South
Puget Sound region.
Vulnerabilitv
Normally caused by earthquake activity, tsunamis can affect harbors, bays, rivers, and canals.
Either a large subduction zone quake aff the coast or along the Seattle fault could produce a
tsunami. In the case of a subduction zone quake, a tsunami would travel from the coast through
the Straight of Juan de Fuca into Puget Sound, and then south to Seattle. Because of the
shielding effects of the Olympic Peninsula and the islands in Puget Sound, the tsunami expected
from a magnitude 8.5 quake would be less than 2 feet high when it arrived at Seattle's shores,
having lost much of its' velocity. While property along the shoreline of Federal Way could be
exposed to this hazard, the 2 feet estimate would pose no serious danger to those properties.
Other areas of the City are unlikely to experience any impact from this hazard.
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IX. HAZMAT
De anition
Hazardous materials may be explosive, flammable, combustible, corrosive, reactive, poisonous,
biological or radioactive, as well as solid, liquid or gaseous, all of which can pose a significant
threat to life and property. Hazardous material events are most often related to transportation
accidents or chemical accidents in production, research and or manufacturing plants however the
threat of a terrorist-related release of chemicals is also a possibility as is the release of toxic
fumes related to methamphetamine explosions.
Hazards can occur during production, storage, transportation, use, or disposal. Hazardous
materials in various forms can cause death, serious injury, long-lasting health effects, and
damage to buildings, homes, and other property. Many products containing hazardous chemicals
are used and stored in homes routinely. These products are also shipped daily on the nation's
highways, railroads, waterways, and pipelines.
Historv
There have been no large-scale hazardous material events in the City's history. Most reported
incidents involve small-scale spills or purposeful dumping of chemical or liquid type hazards.
Vulnerabilitv
The most likely vulnerabilities for hazardous materials incidents include exposure to any one of
the following:
• Transportation incident — Both Interstate 5 and State Highway 18 run through the eastern
sections of the city.
• Gas pipeline rupture or failure — The Olyrnpic pipeline, which transports petroleum-based
liquids including gasoline, diesel fuel and jet fuel, runs through eastern portions of the City.
• Chemical spilUrelease — the City's southern boarder could be exposed to an incident
occurring within the Port of Tacoma area, depending on wind direction at the time of the
incident.
• The City's shoreline is also vulnerable to chemical spills involving ship transport within the
South Puget Sound area.
• Soil and water contamination from any one of the incidents noted above could also have a
negative affect on nearby areas of the City.
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Hazard Capabilities
Capability Drought Earthquake Flood Landslide Severe Volcano Fire Tsunami HAZMAT Airline
Heat Storms Seiche Accident
FW CEMP X X X X X X X X X X
Code Red Emg Notification X X X X X X X X X X
Emg Info Web Pages X X X X X X X X X
Emergency Shelter X X X X X
2006 WA St. Building Code X X X X
2006 Int'I Building Code X X X X
Int'1 Fire Code X X X
NFPA Standards X X X
South King Fire & Rescue SARA X X X
Title III MDS
NFIP X
KC SW Design Manual X X X
KC Flood Map X
FW Slide Map X
Hot-Spot Urban Flood List X
Nat'1 Weather Service X X X X X
USGS X X X
Federal Air Regulations X
Carrier-Specific Emergency
X
Procedures
2009 Mitigation Strategies & Priority Levels
The 2009 Federal Way Annex will focus hazard mitigation initiatives on those hazards which
received a"High" or "Medium" probability of occurrence as noted within the City's Hazard
Identification and Vulnerability Assessment Table (HIVA Table). The City plans to place further
focus an hazards receiving a"Low" probability within the 2014 plan review. Additionally, the
hazard "Flooding" refers to localized urban flooding within the City of Federal Way.
Initiatives
Mitigation initiatives were developed to support the Regional Hazard Mitigation Goals and
Objectives. Each mitigation initiative was given a priority level of low, medium or high based
on benefit-cost review, using recommended models as provided within the FEMA "How-To
Guide: Using Benefit-Cost Review in Mitigation Planning." High priority levels were given to
mitigation initiatives that have high benefit cost ratio and committed funding or high chance of
receiving funding.
Medium priority levels were given to mitigation initiatives that have high benefit cost ratio with
low-medium chance of funding.
Low priority levels were given to mitigation initiatives that have low benefit cost ratio and low
chance of funding.
Initiatives Prioritv Table
Initiative BCR Funding Probability Priority
1. Public education related to wide-spread utility 18 High High
outa es
2. Public awareness campaign to encourage
earth uake hazard miti ation actions 9 High High
3. Create SARA EPCRA Tier II HAZMAT Facilities 479 High High
ma for use in EOC
4. Determine & complete retrofit plan to eliminate the
potential of localized flooding related to 44"' Ave 8 Medium Low
SW ond
5. Site-hardening of all City facilities 5 High Medium
6. Install GPS system to aid in resource allocation & 4 Low Low
trackin durin an emer enc event
Descriptions and associated BCR information may be found on the following pages.
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Regiooal Hazard Mitigation Plan of King County - Initiatives
Jurisdiction Agency: City of Federal Way, Initiative 1
Type of Hazard: Severe Storm/LJtility Outage
Category: Increase Public Awareness
Priority: HIGH
Plan Adoption # (tracking #)
Brief Description of Project: Provide timely information regarding mitigation measures
the public can take before/during/after a lengthy utility outage using a variety of inedium
including City web pages, local newspaper articles and public education seminars.
Rationale for project: Federal Way experiences utility outages primarily during the winter
storm season. Depending on the length of the outage, injuries and property damage can
occur due to alternate heating sources, improper turn-off/on of utility mains, etc. Keeping
the public informed of precautionary measures can help mitigate injuries and damage.
RHMP Goals: Increase Public Awareness
Lead Jurisdiction: City of Federal Way
Participating Jurisdictions: Puget Sound Energy
CostofProject: $1000
RHIVIP Objectives: Enhance public
knowledge of hazards and potential
impacts
Estimated time period implemented: annually once per quarter
Funding Sources: employee time currently funded
City funds as available for printing cost
Source and Date: Unknown
Adoptive date and/or Ordinance # In future
Matching %
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Status:
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Bene�t/Cost Review
Mitigation Action: Offer public education opportunities related to wide-spread utilit_y
outa�es to reduce the potential for iniuries and propertv damage.
Review Tool 1— Measurin Vulnerabilit Before & After Miti ation
Vulnerabilit Before Action After Action Difference
Number of people Any homeowner or Same as before but Less impact
affected tenant less may experience
im act
Number of ro erties 20 2 18
Pro e Dama e($) $20,000* each ear $2,000 each ear $18,000 each ear
Loss of Use 6 homes each ear 3 homes each ear 3 homes
Loss of Life #) 1 eve 5 ears 1 eve 10 ears Reduced b half
* assumes $1,000 per home
Review Tool 2 — Benefits
Risk �Reduction An educated property owner is less likely to experience damages
or in' associated with utili outa es.
Associated Community Goals Less emergency occurrences result in less deployment of
emergency resources resulting in overall emergency response
im rovement.
Ease of Implementation Material content and speakers are akeady available, easy to
im lement.
Ease of Funding Costs are based on current employee time w/minor printing
ex ense.
PoliticaUSocial Acceptance When similar seminars were offered in the past high participation
was ex erienced indicatin a ositive citizen res onse.
Review Tool 3 — Costs
Materials/Seminar Facilitators/Class Facilities
Cost:
Benefit:
BCR:
$1,000
$18,000
18
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The majority of costs are already funded FTE
man hours, resulting in minimal new outlay for
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Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan of King County - Initiatives
Jurisdiction Agency: City of Federal Way, Initiative 2
Type of Hazard: Earthquake
Category: Increase Pubtic Awareness
Priority: HIGH
Plan Adoption # (tracking #)
Brief Description of Project: Encourage resident and business earthquake hazard
mitigation actions through a unified public awareness campaign sponsored by City
Emergency Management, South King Fire and Rescue, Federal Way Public Schools,
Lakehaven Utility District and local home improvement stores.
Rationale for project: A major contributor toward earthquake injuries and property
damage is the result of unanchored, heavy objects falling, even during lower magnitude
earthquakes. By encouraging public mitigation efforts, injuries and damages may be
minimized.
RHMP Goals: Increase Public Awareness
Lead Jurisdiction: City of Federal Way
Participating Jurisdictions:
Cost of Project: $4,000
Estimated time period implemented: 2010 - 2012
RHMP Objectives: Enhance public
knowledge of hazards, potential impacts
and mitigation actions.
Funding Sources: employee time currently funded Matching %
City funds as available for campaign materials Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Source and Date: Unknown
Adoptive date and/or Ordinance # In future
Status:
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Mitigation Action: Encourage resident and business earthquake hazard mitigation actions
through a unified public awareness campaign.
Review Tool 1— Measurin Vulnerabili Before & After Miti ation
Vulnerabili Before Action After Action Difference
Number of people Any homeowner or Same as before but Less impact
affected tenant less may experience
Number of
Loss of Life
* assumes $500 per home
Review Tool 2 — Benefits
100
$50,000* every 2
1 everv 20 vears
25 75
$12,500 ve 2 s $37,500 eve 2
1 everv 10 vears Reduced by half
Risk Reduction By taking basic earthquake hazard mitigation steps, such the
anchoring of heavy furniture, the risk of damage or injury can be
reduced.
Associated Community Goals The offering of free education seminars and demonstrations
augrnents the City's mission to be a community-based service
or anization.
Ease of Implementation Material content and speakers are already available, easy to
im lement.
Ease of Funding Costs are based on current employee time w/minor advertising and
rintin costs
PoliticaUSocial Acceptance When similar seminars were offered in the past high participation
was ex erienced indicatin a ositive citizen res onse.
Review Too13 — Costs
Materials/Seminar Facilitators/Class Facilities The majority of costs are already funded FTE
man hours, resulting in minimal cost to
Cost:
Benefit:
BCR:
$4,000
$37,500
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Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan of King County - Initiatives
Jurisdiction Agency: City of Federal Way, Initiative 3
Type of Hazard: Hazmat
Category: Enhance Planning Activities
Priority: HIGH
Plan Adoption # ( tracking #)
Brief Description of Project: Create an EPCR.A Tier II facilities map.
Rationale for project: The map will assist in quickly identifying these locations during
emergencies, increasing our ability to forewarn emergency professional and volunteer
responders of the potential hazard. The map will also provide critical information
necessary to determine the need to evacuate affected areas in order to minimize injuries
and fatalities.
RHMP Goals: Enhance Planning Activities
RHMP Objectives: Improve ha.zard
assessment & resources and improve
emergency warning capability
Lead Jurisdiction: City of Federal Way
Participating Jurisdictions:
Cost of Project: $4,800
Estimated time period implemented: 2010 - 2012
Funding Sources: Currently funded
Matching %
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Source and Date: Unknown
Adoptive date and/or Ordinance # In future
Status:
BCR: 479
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Bene�t/Cost Review
Mitigation Action: Create an EPCRA Tier II facilities map.
Review Tool 1 — r
Vulnerability
Number of people
affected
Loss of Life
Review Tool 2 — Benefits
> Vulnerabilit Before & After Miti ation
Before Action After Action Difference
Citizens w/in Same as before but Less impact
proximity to Tier II less may experience
facilities as well as impact
1
0
$2.3 million
Risk Reduction Having an EPCRA Tier II map during emergency operations may
reduce a loss of life by prompting early citizen evacuation
measures or advance emer enc res onse worker warnin s.
Associated Community Goals Increases the safety of citizens and emergency workers during
times of disaster.
Ease of Implementation A list of facilities is already available and a creation of an
accom an 'n ma is eas to im lement.
Ease of Fundin The effort involves onl staff time, which is currentl funded.
Review Too13 — Costs
Man Hours Currentl funded throu Ci
Cost: $4,800
Benefit: $2.3 million
BCR: 479
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Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan of King County - Initiatives
Jurisdiction Agency: City of Federal Way, Initiative 4
Type of Hazard: Localized Urban Flooding
Category: Protect Life & Property
Priority: MEDILTM
Plan Adoption # (tracking #)
Brief Description of Project: Determine a retrofit plan to eliminate possible localized
flooding in the 44�' Ave SW Pond area and complete necessary repairs.
Rationale for project: Reduce the threat of localized flooding to properties located within ,
potential localized flooding area which saves residents the burden of related repair costs. '
RHMP Goals: Protect Life & Property
RHIVIl' Objectives: Implement cost-
effective activities in an effort to make
assets more resistant to impacts of
localized flooding.
Lead Jurisdiction: City of Federal Way
Participating Jurisdictions:
Cost ofProject: $15,000
Estimated time period implemented: 2010 - 2012
Funding Sources: City funds and/or grant funding
as available
Matching %
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Source and Date: Unknown
Adoptive date and/or Ordinance # In future
Status:
: • :
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Benefit/Cost Review
Mitigation Action: Review 44 Ave SW pond to determine retroft options to eliminate the
potential of localized floodin� and complete repairs as appropriate
Vulnerabilit Before Action After Action Difference
Number of properties 6 0 Less impact
affected
Pro ert Dama e $ $120,000* $0 $120,000
* assumes $20,000 per property if pond water flooded due to significant rain and or heavy
snow/ice thaw
Review Tool 2 — Benefits
Risk Reduction By installing a new outlet to the pond, the possibility of significant
localized floodin is reduced.
Associated Communi Goals Protection of ublic infrastructure
Ease of Im lementation Work can be accom lished b City maintenance crews
Ease of Funding Funds may be available in the maintenance budget, depending on
riori .
Review Tool 3 — Costs
Man hours + Retrofit Materials
Cost: $15,000
Benefit: $120,000
BCR: 8
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Maintenance crews are already funded, primary
cost is related to retrofit materials required for
the new outlet.
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Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan of King County - Initiatives
Jurisdiction Agency: City of Federal Way, Initiative 5
Type of Hazard: Earthquake
Category: Protect Life & Property
Priority: HIGH
Plan Adoption # ( tracking #)
Brief Description of Project: Complete site-hardening of all City facilities to minimize
injuries and property damage related to earthquakes.
Rationale for project: By taking steps to secure equipment, furnishings and decorations
within City facilities, injuries occurring as a result of falling objects can be reduced during
earthquakes. These measures will also help minimize possible damage to equipment used
to provide essential services that may otherwise be compromised if left unsecured.
RHNIP Goals: Protect Life & Property
Lead Jurisdiction: City of Federal Way
Participating Jurisdictions:
CostofProject: $1,000
Estimated time period implemented: 4 months
Funding Sources: City funds
Source and Date: Unknown
Adoptive date and/or Ordinance # In future
RHIVVIP Objectives: Protect lives &
property by making community assets
more resistant & to maintain essential
services and infrastructure during disaster
Matching %
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Status:
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BCR: 5
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Bene�t/Cost Review
Mitigation Action: Complete site-hardening of all Citv facilities to minimize iniuries and
propertv damage related to earthquakes.
Vulnerabilit Before Action After Action Difference
Number of people Employee injury Same as before but Less impact
affected caused by unsecured less may experience
equipment and or impact
furnishin s.
Injury to person/s (#) 1 every 5 years 0 $5,000 in related
medical ex ense
Review Tool 2 — Benefits
Risk Reduction By taking steps to secure equipment, furnishings and decorations
within City facilities, injuries occurring as a result of falling
objects can be reduced during earthquakes. These measures will
also help ensure that the City is able to continue to offer services
that ma otherwise be com romised if dama ed.
Associated Communi Goals Protects Ci em lo ees and visitors
Ease of Implementation The City akeady has a system in place through the Safety
Committee that will assist in identifying items requiring attention
and akead staffs facilities ersonnel to erform the work.
Ease of Funding Costs are minimal as much of the hardware used to perform the
work are already on-hand and the City currently staffs employees
to accom lish the work.
Review Tool 3 — Costs
Hardare/Manpower
Some added hardware may need to be
but the cost is likely minimal
Cost:
Benefit
BCR:
$1,000
$5,000
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Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan of King County - Initiatives
Jurisdiction Agency: City of Federal Way, Initiative 6
Type of Hazard: All Hazard
Category: Support Emergency Services
Priority: Low
Plan Adoption # (tracking #)
Brief Description of Project: The system will provide "real time" location of equipment
(resources) during an emergency event such as severe winter storms and also status
including: vehicle running, air bags deployed and fuel depending upon vehicle, using GPS
equipment. This will also include hardware and soflware at City Hall and the Maintenance
Department to track and deploy the equipment/resources.
Rationale for project: Communications, including knowing the location and status of
resources is essential for timely response to any emergency and for assisting with
protecting essential infrastructure. This system can also be used by the field crews to
report & track any emergency they may encounter during the course of the emergency.
R�-�VVIP Goals: Support Emergency Services RHMP Objectives: Strengthen and support
emergency response efforts
Lead Jurisdiction: City of Federal Way
Participating Jurisdictions:
Cost of Project: $120,000 (20 vehicles @$5,000 plus $10,000 per base) plus $500 per year.
Estimated time period implemented: At least 5 years if grants are available.
Funding Sources: Unfunded, will look at grants and
City funds as available
Matching %
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Source and Date: UnlaZOwn at this time.
Adoptive date andlor Ordinance # In future
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Mitigation Action: Using GPS equipment, provide "real time" location of epuipment
(resources) durin� an emer�ency event to aid in more efficient deplovment and trackin�.
Vulnerabili Before Action After Action Difference
Number of people All residents Same as before but Less impact
affected less may experience
im act
Loss of Life # 1 eve 5 ears 0 $460,000
* assumes $2.3 million per life saved/5 years
Review Tool 2 — Benefits
Risk Reduction Knowing the location and status of resources is essential for timely
res onse which could reduce the life safe risk
Associated Communi Goals Allows for faster res onse time.
Ease of Implementation Once equipment is purchased, it will he necessary to train
em lo ees on correct use durin emer enc situations
Ease of Funding Currently funding is not available, however a staggered
im lementation over 5 ears will im rove availabili
Review Too13 — Costs
E ui ment & trainin time Unfunded
Cost: $120,000
Benefit: $460,000
BCR: 4
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Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Adoption Resolutions and Support Documents
• Attachment A— RHMP Working Group Meeting 1
• Attachment B— RHMP Working Group Meeting 2
• Attachment C— Parks, Recreation, Human Services, Public Safety Committee; Request for
Authorization of Continuance in Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Participation & Revision
Process & Move to Council
• Attachment D— Parks, Recreation, Human Services, Public Safety Committee; Request to
Adopt Revised Plan and Move to Council
• Attachment E— City Council Meeting - Request for Authorization of Continuance in
Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Participation & Revision Process
• Attachment F— City Council Meeting - Resolution for Adoption of Revised Plan, pending
FEMA approval
• Attachment G— Press Release/Invitation for Public Comment
• Attachment H— Federal Way Emergency Management Web Page
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Attachment A
Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Working Group
Meeting 1
6/25/2009
Review Team: Marwan Salloum — FW Deputy Director Public Works, Ken Miller — FW Deputy Director Public
Works, Will Appleton — FW Surface Water Division Manager, Ray Gross — FW Emergency Management
Coordinator, Mary Hobday — FW Emergency Management Specialist
1. Review of Regional Hazard Mitigation Purpose & Strategy
Ms. Hobday distributed copies of the KC RHMP Purpose and Strategy.
2. 2009 Revision Timeline
Ms. Hobday reiterated to the group that RHMPs are on a 5-year rivision cycle. She shared the timeline and to-
do lists that were distributed at the King County Regional meeting as well as the City's timeline requirement in
order to meet the County's target date.
3. Review of COFW 2003 mitigation strategy and initiatives
Copies of the 2003 Initiatives were provided. Each member of the team talked about the progress that was
made for those initiatives falling within their area of responsibility. Ms. Hobday requested that each person
send a short progress report narrative to her via e-mail for inclusion in the 2009 Annex.
4. Review of current Regional hazards and discussion of local variances
The group noted that the City's HNA indicators of probability and impact differed from some of the hazard
indicators in the Regional list. Differences should be included in the revised plan.
5. Identification of Repetitive Loss Properties
The group was not aware of any repetitive loss properties related to flood hazards. Further research witl be
done by Mary Hobday to confirm.
6. RHMP plan relationship to other City plans/processes
The group discussed appropriate venues that held a stake toward increasing hazard mitigation efforts. The
group noted that all tliree City Committees should be given a copy of the plan as these Committees touch
each and every project the City considers for approval. As a result, a copy of the approved RHMP will be
distributed to these Committees along with a cover letter asking for them to add hazard mitigation to their list
of considerations when electing to approve or deny projects.
7. Next Meeting
The next meeting was scheduled for ]uly 8, 2009
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Attachment B
Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Working Group
7/08/2009
Meeting 2
Review Team: Marwan Sailoum, Ken Miller, Will Appleton, Ray Gross, Mary Hobday
Present: Ken Miller, Will Appleton, Ray Gross, Mary Hobday
1. Review Mitigation Strategy & identify desired changes
The group reviewed the updated strategy narrative and agreed on recommended changes.
2. Use of FEMA How-To Guide: Benefit-Cost Review methods
3. The FEMA guidelines for Benefit-Cost Reviews were discussed and the group will incorporate
suggested methods when assessing the soundness and priority of initiatives.
4. Discuss and determine 2009 mitigation initiatives
The group discussed possible initiatives retated to hazards within the City and agreed on the
attached outcomes. In identifying the initiatives, the group decided to focus efforts on those hazards
which received a"moderate" or "high" probability of occurrence within the City as stated in the CEMP
HIVA Table.
5. Task assignment and timeline
The identified initiatives were divided among the team members as appropriate. Ms. Hobday
reminded each of the importance of using the FEMA Benefit-Cost Review guidelines and asked that
final drafts be sent for proofing & editing if needed and inclusion in the 2009 revised Annex pages.
6. Meeting adjourned
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Attachment C— Parks, Recreation, Human Services, Public Safety Committee Brie�ng for
Request to continue Participation
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Attachment F— City Council Meeting - Resolution for Adoption of Revised Regional
Hazard Mitigation Plan, pending F'EMA approval
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RESOLUTION NO. 09-559
A RESOLUTION of tbe City Council of the City of Federal Way,
Washington, suthorizing continued participation in the King County
Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
WHEREAS, the City Councii approved continuation in the Regional Hazard Mitigation
Plan of King County thro�gh the signing of the County's Signature of Intent Form at the July 21;
2009 City Council Meeting in recognition of its wlnerability to natural, technological and man-
made disasters and its commitment toward minimizing the effects of such disasters upon the
community; and
WHEREAS, FEMA requires City adoption of revised plans through public Resolution;
and
WHEREAS, All Regional Hazard Mitigation Plans must also be approved by FEMA,
NOW TNEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section ]. The City Council of Federal Way hereby approves adoption of the revised
plan, attached hereto as Exhibit A, upon the approval of the revised plan by FEMA.
Section 2. Severabilitv. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution
should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other
section, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution.
Section 3. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this resolution are authorized
to make necessary corrections to this resolution including but not limited to, the correction of
scrivener/clerical emors, references, resolution numbering section/subsect�on numbers and any
references thereto.
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Section 4. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective
date of this resolution is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 5. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage
by the Federal Way City Council.
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WAS}�INGTON this 15 day of September, 2009.
CITY OF FEDERAL AY
OR, JA K VEY
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK, CARO�I MCNEI , MC
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY ATTORNEY, PATRICIA A. RICHARDSON
F1LED WITH THE CI7'Y CLERK: 9-8-2009
PASSED BY THE CITY COLJNCIL: 9-I 5-2009
RESOLUTION NO.: 09-559
Resolution No. 09-559
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Attachment G— Press Release/Invitation for Public Comment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 6, 2009
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MEDIA CONTACTS
Linda Farmer, APR
Communications & Gov. Affairs Mgr.
253.835.2411 or 253.261.1211
Mary Hobday
Emergency Management Specialist
253.835.2704
Comment sought on City's updated Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
The City of Federal Way Emergency Management division is seeking citizen comment on the
updated City portion of the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan of King County. The City originally
adopted the regional plan in 2003 and is now going through a federally mandated five-year
update.
The plan can be found at www.cityoffederalway.com/prepare. The comment period is open until
Sept. 20. Comments should be sent to FWEM@cityoffederalway.com.
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Attachment H— Federal Way Emergency Management Web Page
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Resolution No.09
The City's Emergency Management Office
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cooperation.
The Greater Federal Way Emergency Operations Center
(GFW EOC) is activated whene�er nec;essary to coordinate
and facilitate resources to minimize the impact of
emergencies and disasters on peopie, property and the
environment.
We want to hear from you!
Take the Emergency Preparedness Survey by clicking the
link below.
Emergency Preparedness Survey
Survey availabie through August 31st only!
Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
In 2003, King County developed its first Regional Hazarcf
Mitigation Plan (RHMP) in partnership with participating
cities, school districts, utility districts and emergency
service providers. Approximately 29 jurisdictions, inGuding
the City of Federal Way, paRicipated in the creation of the
initial document This plan was submitted to Washington
State Emergency Management in January 2004, before
being reviewed by the Federat Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) who approved it on June 8, 20Q4.
As required by law, King County and partner jurisdictions
are undertaking a 5-year update of the RHMP and are
soliciting public input. County government is the lead
agency fo� updating the Basic Plan, which is linked below
in its current approved forrn. The proposed revised Federal
Way Annex is also posted for review. Comments regarding
the City Annex pages can be e-mailed to
FWEMCrDcityoffederaiway.com
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