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MEMOR.ANDUM
February 25, 2004
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: City of Dubuque Pre Disaster Mitigation Plan
On January 5, 2004 the City Council approved the revised Pre Disaster Mitigation Plan
(POMP) prepared by East Central Intergovernmental Agency (ECIA) for the City of
Dubuque. This plan was reviewed by the State of Iowa Homeland Security and
Emergency Management Division and was returned to ECIA with recommended
changes. A review of these changes by ECIA and City staff indicates that they are
minor and do not change the intent or purpose of any sections of our plan.
Emergency Management CoordinatotTom Berger recommends approval of the
amended City of Dubuque Pre Disaster Mitigation Plan.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Thomas I. Berger, Emergency Management Coordinator
Date:
February 24th, 2004
To:
Michael C. Van Milligen , City Manager
From:
Thomas 1. Berger, EMA Coordinator
Subject:
City of Dubuque Pre Disaster Mitigation Plan
On January 5, 2004 the City Council approved the revised Pre Disaster Mitigation Plan
(pDMP) prepared by East Central Intergovernmental Agency (ECIA) for the City of
Dubuque. This is an expansion of an existing plan that was previously prepared by ECIA
and the City of Dubuque in 2001. The PDMP is a requirement for local governments to
have in place prior to request federal funds (such as FEMA) for local disasters. As part
of this process, ECIA has submitted our plan to the State of Iowa Homeland Security and
Emergency Management Division and/or the Federal Emergency Management Agency
for review and comment. This plan was reviewed by the State of Iowa Homeland
Security and Emergency Management Division and was returned to ECIA with
recommended changes. A review of these changes by ECIA and city staff indicates that
they are minor and do not change the intent or purpose of any sections of our plan. The
changes are mainly justification of the information we already provided to ECIA and they
present the information in a different manner than we originally submitted. ECIA has
amended our plan to include the new language and information to have our plan adhere to
the federal requirements.
After reviewing the proposed amendments to the plan, I feel that we should allow the
minor changes presented in the document as the changes do not change the intent or
purpose of any sections of our plan.
Thank you for your consideration on this plan.
Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plán
Planning Process
The City of Dubuque has developed a local hazard mitigation plan in compliance with the Pre-
Disaster Mitigation (pDM) planning requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000
(DMA2000). A planning team consisting of members of the City Council, representatives
fTom City Engineering, City Planning, Police Department, Fire Department, Public Works,
Ambulance, Emergency Management Services, Public Relations, and the regional Council of
Governments. (See Appendix A for a list ofteam members.)
The planning process began with a review of the existing City of Dubuque Hazard Mitigation
Plan of 2002. (In order to avoid confusion of these two documents, this document will be
referred to as the PDM Plan.) The team met bi-weekly to further refine the document and
provide greater detaii in terms of historic data, vulnerability, risks and goals. Meeting notices
and agendas were posted in advance of the meetings at City Hall. The public was encouraged
to attend the meetings and/or offer input via City Hall.
Planning meetings and workshops were held on June 11, 2003, June 20, 2003 and December
23, 2003 for public input and comment during the drafting stages of the plan and a public
hearing was held on January 5, 2004 for public input prior to approval and adoption of the plan.
All meetings of the PDM Committee are subject to and abide by the requirements of the Iowa
Open Meetings laws. (See Appendix R for Iowa Open Meetings law.)
The City of Dubuque will place on their local cable access channel and post at City Hall
notices that copies of the City's Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan are available to the general
public. The City will review the PDM Plan after its formal adoption and post all non-classified
portions of the Plan on the City Website.
IdentifYing Hazards
The City of Dubuque is located on the Mississippi River, where the eastern border of Iowa
meets with Wisconsin and illinois. It has a population of 57,538 and serves a region of
250,000 people. The City is the hub of several highways; four-lane US Highway 20 runs east-
west, four-lane US Highway 61 runs northeast and south, US Highway 52 runs north-south
generally following the Mississippi River and US Highway 151 exits Dubuque to southwest
and northeast.
The Midwestem part of the United States routinely experiences many snowfalls every winter
along with spring flooding in the many rivers in this region as a result of spring snowmelt and
occasional flash floods due to a combination of the somewhat regular thunderstorms and heavy
rainfalls and the impervious clay soil found in this area. In addition tornadoes occur commonly
throughout the Midwest in spring and early summer, although they have been known to occur
at anytime of the year.
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The Planning team identified several hazards that are addressed iIrthis PDM Plan. The hazards
were identified through the review of the previous Hazard Mitigation Plan, research of historic
data fTom area newspapers, FIRM maps and additional GIS maps developed through the
regional council of governments and valuation information fTom the County Assessor's office.
This information was again used along with a vulnerability assessment was used to determine
those hazards that present the greatest risk to the City. The following Table identifies the
hazards that were identified as having a potential risk to the City.
TABLE 1 - Identified Hazards
Hazard How Identified Why Identified
Floods . Review of past floods . History of floods
. Review of disaster declarations . Review of FIRM maps
. Identification ofloss of past floods . Associated with effects of
. Risk & Vulnerability Assessment thunderstorms
. Public Input
Tornadoes . Review of past tornadoes . Midwest has potential
. Risk & Vulnerability Assessment
Thunderstorms . Review of past thunderstorms . History. of thunderstorms
. Risk & Vulnerability Assessment . May result in flood
. May result in tornado
High Winds . Review of past high wind events . History of high wind events
. Risk & Vulnerability Assessment
Severe Winter Weather . Review of winter storms . History of winter storms
. Risk & Vulnerability Assessment
Human-made Hazards . Risk & Vulnerability Assessment .9-11 considerations
. Presence ofmajor4-lane US
Highway & state highway
. Presence ofmaior rail line in City
Grass Fires . Risk & Vulnerability Assessment . There have been rural grass fITes in
the county
Earthquakes . Risk & Vulnerability Assessment . Building codes require all areas to
consider earthquakes in desigu
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Profiling of Identified Hazards
Floods
The City of Dubuque borders the Mississippi River on its east City limits. The Catfish Creek;
South, Middle and North Forks flow through the City and join at various locations emptying
into the Mississippi River. The Little Maquoketa River drains easterly across Dubuque County
north of the City limits; however has resulted in flooding within the City in past years.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) increased its recordation of
flood information in 1993. The recorded information now includes more specific weather data
and reported flood damages. Recorded flood events in Dubuque County and across the state
indicate several patterns of behavior. (See Appendix B for NOAA recorded data. Note: The
NOAA data is reported on a countywide basis with cities referenced on some narratives.)
The February floods result fTom an early thaw of snow and an accompanying heavy rain that
result in quick runoffs over the still fTozen ground. They commonly result in flash floods with
advance warning of less than 24 hours. The floods are often exacerbated by ice jams resulting
fTom the thawing and breaking up of ice in the rivers and streams. If there has been significant
melting, it may only take small rainfalls to produce February and early March floods.
Damages fTom late winter floods are almost always limited to property located near rivers.
Spring floods typically result fTom the melting of snow and typically are forecast well in
advance. The National Weather Service provides advance flood estimates as much as a month
in advance. However, these forecasts are revised with unanticipated temperatures and/or
rainfall. Spring floods typically result in "repeat" property damages that are properties that
receive similar damage fTom every flood of significance and delay the planting of crops or
damage early crops.
Summer floods result fTom well above normal precipitation over an extended period of time
and/or extremely heavy rainfall. Those occurring over the extended wet weather may allow for
several days to possibly two weeks notice of floods. Those occurring after extremely heavy
rainfalls typièally result in advance warning of less than 24 hours. Damages fTom summer
floods may include any property as heavy rains of this magnitude create heavy ground
saturation and commonly flood basements. They may cause significant crop damages as well
depending on the maturity of crops,
The City of Dubuque paid out no citizen claims due to flooding between January 2000 and
May 30, 2003. However, the City has incurred infTastructure damage as a result of floods.
Listed below are the damage costs that the City of Dubuque incurred for infTastructure repairs
as a result of the storms and floods since 1993.
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July 1993 and June 2002 Floods combined
Streets $ 73,454
Streets $ 200,139
Storm Sewers $ 36,331
Sanitary Sewers $ 248,567
May 1999 Flood
Streets
Sewers
WPC Plant
Párks
$ 200,139
$111,719
$ 39,891
$ 21,696
April 2001 Flood
FloodwalIlShoreline Repairs
$ 202,000
Repetitive Loss Information
The National Flood Insurance Program maintains records of all payments made as a result of
flood damage. The NFlP records show that one property sustained repetitive loss damages and
received payments resulting fTom floods in May 1999 and June 2002. The total building
payments were $2,543. The building value is listed at $86,176, thus it was not substantially
damaged as a result of floods. Payments totaling $8,581 were made for contents damage
resulting from these floods.
FEMA National Flood Insurance- Insurance Claims and Policy Statistics
As of September 30, 2002, the City of Dubuque had filed 13 flood insurance claims and
received total insurance claim payments of$37,746.95 resulting fTom the June 2002 floods.
Flood Insurance Information
The most recent Flood Insurance Study was revised by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency on September 6, 1989. See Appendix C for a copy of the study.
The current Dubuque, NFlP Community Number 195180 (index plus six panels) map was
revised September 6, 1989. See Appendix D for a copy of the FIRM map.
Preventative Actions Taken
The City of Dubuque submitted 404 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program applications to the Iowa
Emergency Management Division (IEMO) in Des Moines, IA in 1999 and 2002. The.initial
1999 application consisted of the acquisition and demolition of one flood damaged residential
structure fTom property located in the NFlP 1O0-year Floodplain. The City's second
application was submitted for acquisition and demolition of 6 properties as a result of the June
2002 flooding, desiguated as disaster declaration #1420. Due to funding limitations, the
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application was approved to provide funding at this time for acquisition and demolition of 3
flood-damaged properties. This project is ongoing at the time of this document.
The City of Dubuque is protected fTom Mississippi River flooding by a floodwall constructed
in the late 1960s. The City routinely monitors and maintains the flood wall system.
Tornadoes
Tornadoes are relatively common in Iowa, including Dubuque County, particularly in spring
and summer. The conditions that produce a "tornadic thunderstorm" (a storm that produces a
tornado) exist when warm, moist air gets trapped beneath a stable layer of cold, dry air by an
intervening layer of warm, dry air. This stratified sandwich of air is called an inversion.
Tornadoes have been known to lift and move huge objects, destroy or move whole buildings
long distances, and siphon large volumes fTom bodies of water. People living in manufactured
or mobile homes are most exposed to damage fTom tornadoes because they typically do not
have basements to where they may seek shelter. Even if anchored, mobile homes do not
withstand high wind speeds as well as permanent, site built structures. Most new home parks
provide storm shelters for their residents. However, many older parks do not have shelters
available.
The Fujita Tornado Scale measures tornado severity. The Fujita Scale assigns a numerical
value based on wind speeds and categorizes tornadoes fTom 0 to 5. The letter "F" often
precedes the numerical value. Scale values above F5 are not used because wind speeds above
318 MPH are unlikely. See Appendix E, Table E-I for the Fujita Scale and the wind speeds
associated with tornadoes using the Fujita Scale.
Newspaper records indicate that the September 10, 1970 tornado resulted in millions of dollars
in property damage throughout its path. The June 1993 tornado caused property damage and
injuries in Dubuque. The July 8, 1993 tornado caused over 2 million dollars in damage to
Dubuque County. In addition, the July 4, 1994 tornado caused extensive property damage to
Dubuque County.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) also records tornadoes and
associated damages. See Appendix E, Table E-2 for NOAA recorded tornadoes in Dubuque
County. The data provides a countywide listing of tornadoes. Note that the data in the table
was gathered fTom the u.S. Department of CommercelNOAA was discussed with the PDM
Planning Team and is considered to be conclusive information.
Preventative Actions Taken
Most tornadoes touch down in Iowa during the months of March, April, May and June. The
most important way individuals can prevent being injured is to be alert to the onset of severe
weather.
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In the event of a tornado, the National Weather Service issues a watch or warning. This
information is disseminated through State Radio warning points. The warning point for the
City of Dubuque is Cedar Falls, IA. Cedar Falls staff contacts the Dubuque City/County Law
Enforcement Center regarding warnings. The dispatchers at the Dubuque City/County Law
Enforcement Center notifY all Fire Departments, Law Enforcement and Emergency Operations
Center Staff (EOG). The dispatchers receive backup of teletype information fTom the National
Weather Service. The EOC has access to National Weather Service radar and local media
radar. Information is disseminated to all agencies through their local 800 Megahertz Radio
System. KDTH (1370 AM) is the local radio station for the emergency alert system and
notifies listeners of storm information.
The City of Dubuque has several warning devices including outdoor warning sirens, NOAA
(National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) weather radios, cable TV interruption
through the EAS (Emergency Activation System) and has a severe weather plan and a winter
weather plan. The National Weather Service also has the capability to provide cable
interruption service to all cable subscribers through the EOC system providing alert siguals on
their television screens for weather warnings.
High Winds
The city has experienced property damage in the last 30 years fTom winds blowing trees down
on houses. These winds are currently referred to as straight line winds. The National Weather
Service (NWS) defmes them as winds in excess of 58 miles per hour and not associated with a
tornado or tornadic action. The NWS refers to them in the definition of severe thunderstorm,
although they are not necessarily part of a thunderstorm. The NWS issues a high wind warning
when sustained winds in excess of 40 miles per hour for more than one hour or 58+ miles per
hour winds are anticipated to be present for any duration. A wind advisory is issued when
sustained winds of 30 miles per hour for at least one hour or more or gusts of 45 miles per hour
or greater are anticipated. The city has lost trees fTom high winds. No known loss of life or
injuries resulted fTom these winds. See Appendix F for the NOAA listing of recorded high
wind events between 1957 and February 2003. While hurricanes are not experienced in the
Midwest, wind gusts of 100 miles per hour or greater are the equivalent of a Category 2
hurricane.
Preventative Actions Taken
Individuals are alerted to the onset of high winds through the National Weather Service. The
National Weather Service receives this information as it is disseminated through State Radio
warning points. The State Radio warning point for the City of Dubuque is Cedar Falls, IA.
Dispatchers at the Dubuque City/County Law Enforcement Center notifY all Fire Departments,
Law Enforcement, and Emergency Operations Center Staff (EOC). The dispatchers receive
backup of teletype information fTom the National Weather Service. The EOC has access to
National Weather Service radar, local media radar and DTN Storm Sentry.
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In addition, the Dubuque County Emergency Management Services provides weather related
information to the community. Dubuque County activates the cable interruption network to all
cable subscribers and provides alert siguals on their television screens.
The NWS issues a wind advisory when sustained winds are forecast to be over 30 miles per
hour and/or gusts of over 45 miles per hour for 3 hours or more. The NWS states that winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra precautions. They
recommend securing lawn furniture, garbage cans or other objects which could be blown about
by the wind. Further they warn motorists against driving high profile vehicles until the high
winds diminish.
In addition, the City of Dubuque requires that power lines in new subdivisions be buried.
Thunderstorms
The National Weather Service (NWS) states that a "severe" thunderstorm is any storm that
produces one or more of the following elements:
. A tornado
. Damaging winds, or winds measured 58 miles per hour or more
. Hail three quarters (3/4) of an inch in diameter or larger.
Most thunderstorms do not result in a tornado, damaging winds or hail. However, the City has
had numerous thunderstorms in the past 30 years with minimal damage to the city. The extent
of damage was a loss of trees or trees blown over on some of the residential structures. See
Appendix G, Table G-1 for NOAA recorded thunderstorms in Dubuque County. Note:
Hailstorms are reported independent of thunderstorms of the hailstorms by NOAA. See page 8
and Appendix H, Table H for NOAA recorded hailstorms.
There has been no major (1/4 of city or more) power outages in the last 50 years in the City of
Dubuque. The likelihood of this is quite small as no more than 1,800 buildings are on any
single breaker or switch. It would require a catastrophic failure, such as a breech of the
floodwall during a major flood to knock out the main plant and switches all at the same time.
Alliant's first notice of an electrical service outage is often received by Alliant's Call Center in
Centerville, Iowa fTom a citizen or police department dispatcher. (Alliant provides electric
service to the City of Dubuque.) As soon as the problem has been identified as an outage,
Centerville contacts Alliant's Service Distribution Center in Cedar Rapids. If the outage has
occurred after normal working hours, the Cedar Rapids staff will contact Dubuque's Alliant
workers at home and assign work tasks over the phone. If the outage occurs during regular
work hours, Cedar Rapids notifies the Dubuque service department and empowers them to
assigu remedial tasks. Notice to the media and public regarding power outages are handled
solely by Alliant's corporate communications center in Cedar Rapids.
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Preventative Actions Taken
Individuals are alerted to the onset of severe rain and thunderstorms by the National Weather
Service through local news media. The alerts include wind advisories and warnings as noted
above.
The National Weather Service receives this information as it is disseminated through State
Radio warning points. The State Radio warning point for the City of Dubuque is in Cedar
Falls, IA. Cedar Falls contacts the Dubuque City/County Law Enforcement Center regarding
warnings. The dispatchers at the Dubuque City/County Law Enforcement Center notifY all
county Fire Departments, Law Enforcement and Emergency Operations Center Staff (EOC).
The dispatchers receive backup of teletype information fTom the National Weather Service.
The EOC has access to National Weather Service radar and local media radar. All information
is disseminated to all agencies through their local 800 Megahertz Radio System. KDTH is the
local AM radio station for the emergency alert system and notifies listeners of storm
information.
The City of Dubuque has several means available to advise residents of severe weather. These
include warning devices including outdoor warning sirens, NOAA (National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration) weather radios, cable TV mterruption through the EAS
(Emergency Activation System), and has a severe weather plan and a winter weather plan.
The National Weather Service has the capability to provide cable interruption service to all
cable subscribers through the EOC system providing alert siguals on their television screens for
weather warnings.
Hailstorms
Hailstorms are closely connected with thunderstorms. Hailstorms are most likely to occur in
spring while thunderstorms occur in summer. Hail consists of round balls of ice that fall fTom
the clouds during some thunderstorms. Hailstones range fTom size of peas up to the size of
baseballs and larger. Large hailstones are dangerous to humans ánd animals. Severe
hailstorms cause heavy damage to buildings, particularly windows, and crops.
The August 1994 hailstorm with 4Y2-inch hail was the most severe hailstorm recorded in the
City of Dubuque with total damages estimated at $100 million. See Appendix H, Table H for
NOAA recorded hailstorms in Dubuque County. Note: the Table in Appendix H lists the
August 19, 1994 storm with $5 million dollars in damage. The PDM Planning Team
confirmed the inaccuracy of that report.
Preventative Actions Taken
Individuals are alerted hailstorms by the National Weather Service through local media,
including radio and the cable interruption network. Typically hail storms occur with minimal
or no warning. Whenever possible, significant weather related information is relayed to public
safety agencies fTom the Dubuque County dispatch center and local dispatch.
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Severe Winter Storms
Dubuque has numerous snowfalls every winter. However, it is rare that snowstorms result in
damages beyond those occurring in traffic accidents.
Heavy snows limit travel and require plowing and/or snow removal fTom city streets.
Commonly these storms include strong winds resulting in the blowing and drifting of snow and
dangerous wind chills. Ice storms cause greater damages as the weight of ice breaks power
lines and trees. Power outages are common following heavy ice storms. Either type of winter
storm may result in injuries and/or deaths, some of which are unreported or have no estimates
available or do not list the storm as the direct cause of it. See Appendix I, Table I for NOAA
recorded winter storms in Dubuque County.
Preventative Actions Taken
Individuals are alerted of severe winter storms by the National Weather Service through local
media, including radio and the cable interruption network. The NWS issues a variety of winter
storm alerts that include advisories and warnings dependent on amounts of snowfall, wind, ice
and other conditions. Typically alerts are given for storms predicting at least a four-inch
snowfall, 'l'.-inch of ice or winds of at least 35 miles per hour.
The City of Dubuque's Street/Sewer Maintenance Supervisor assessed weather reports and if it
is determined that storms are likely, the use of anti-icing technology, corrosion inhibited deicer
or salt brine will be used on major arterials and bridges in Dubuque.
The City of Dubuque will declare a winter storm emergency in the event of heavy snow and
recommends that no non-emergency travel is carried out. In addition, the City may implement
a snow emergency ordinance that requires alternate side parking to aid in the removal of the
snow.
Hazardous Materials and Hnman-Made Hazards
In a three and one-half year period fTom January 1, 2000 to May 30, 2003 the Dubuque Fire
Department responded to a total of 466 hazardous material incidents. The vast majority of
these were minor fluid spills fTom automobiles. However, several major natural gas leaks
occurred involving large gas mains as welL The Dubuque Fire Department responded to a
lOOO-gallon spill of fertilizer on January 7, 2003, and a hydrogen chloride leak at a local
manufacturing facility on August 14, 2000. In addition, there have been many responses
following the discoveries of methamphetarnines (meth) labs. The City of Dubuque and
Dubuque County work jointly in locating meth labs in the City of Dubuque and Dubuque
County.
The number ofmeth labs that have been located in the City of Dubuque since 2000 appears to
be decreasing slightly as a result of these efforts.
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2000:29
2001: 19
2002: 16
2003 to May 31: 8
Due to the presence of U.S. Highways 20,52,61 and 151 and railroad lines running through
Dubuque, there is the potential for accidents producing fire, flying debris and/or chemical
spills. The Dubuque Hazardous Materials Team has responded to major hazardous materials
spills created as a result of vehicular accidents in the areas bordering the city.
Preventative Actions Taken
The City of Dubuque Fire Department has a Hazardous Materials Team. The Hazardous
Materials Team provides Hazardous Materials Response to all of Dubuque County through a
28E Agreement. The team responds to all hazardous materials calls as a result of9/l1.
In addition, the City and county are working jointly to search out meth labs as noted above.
Earthquakes
Earthquakes are a potential disaster faced by the City of Dubuque. Although this is a remote
possibility, it does exist. According to the Iowa Geological Survev, Plum Creek River Fault
Zone and Structural and Stratigraphic Framework of Eastern Iowa study volume number 13,
printed in 1985, there are several areas with faults in Iowa. The two faults that could affect
Dubuque are the Plum River Fault Zone and the Fayette Structural Zone. The Fayette
structural Zone runs through Blackhawk County, starting north of the city of Evansdale, IA
toward the city of Oe1wein, IA in Fayette County running at a diagonal fTom the southwest to
the northeast. The Plum River Fault Zone is south of Cedar Rapids, IA running east towards
Rockford, II.. Loras College in Dubuque has a functioning seismograph and records all
seismic activity in the area.
Iowa has experienced only minor earthquake activity in its recorded history. The great New
Madrid, MO earthquakes of 181l-1812, centered over the New Madrid Fault zone that runs
through southern Missouri and lllinois, were the first reported felt in Iowa. However, the
absence of historical records prevents an accurate assessment of the actual effects in Iowa fTom
these earthquakes. Earthquakes were felt through most of Iowa, particularly the westem
portions of the state on July 3, 1857, October 9, 1872 and November 15, 1877. An earthquake
recorded on March 1, 1935, centered in southeastern Nebraska was felt in western Iowa.
Dubuque County, along with the eastem portion of Iowa felt ground movement in an 1895
earthquake centered near Charleston, MO and again on April 13, 1905. Since 1800, only one
registered seismic event has occurred in Iowa. This event took place near the City of Dubuque
on November 8, 1938 and registered a three (3) on the Richter scale. However none of these
caused serious damage. Dubuque also felt earthquake movement on October 20, 1965 with an
eastern Missouri earthquake and again on November 9, 1968.
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Preventative Actions Taken
The City of Dubuque has building codes in place governing construction practices. There is a
less than 1 % chance of an earthquake occurring in the City of Dubuque
Wild Fires Inclnding Prairie and Grass Fires
The Dubuque Fire Department responded to ninety-two wild land fire incidents between
January 1, 2000 and May 30,2003. Most of these required only a small response in apparatus
and personnel. The total loss of these incidents is estimated at $1,000.
Preventative Actions Taken
The City of Dubuque has permanent burning bans. The Dubuque Fire Department may do
control bums to lessen the potential for grass fires.
Extreme Temperatures
Summer weather is a potential hazard to the City's residents. Temperature extremes and
humidity faced by Iowans in July and August result in dangerous conditions to humans and
animals. Extreme heat can kill those that are not prepared. The very young, very old, sick, or
infirm residents have the greatest riskto extreme heat. Conversely, winter can bring extremely
cold temperatures and wind chills. Of particular concern are homeless persons and others
required to be outdoors for extended period of time along with animals that must remain
outdoors. Since 1995, NOAA recorded 3 extreme high and 7 extreme wind chill/cold data.
Table J in Appendix J details the recorded extreme temperature events.
Preventative Actions Taken
The Finley Hospital and Mercy Medical Center will offer hospital rooms to persons without air
conditioning during times of extreme heat. In addition, Operation: New View Community
Action Agency makes fans to lower income households in the City of Dubuque during periods
of extreme heat.
The Rescue Mission and other shelters are available to homeless persons throughout the year
and generally see an increase in residents during the cold winter months.
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Community Profile (Community Assets)
Community Population
The City of DUbuque experienced significant population growth in the 1950s and 60s with
14% and 10% respectively, considerably higher than the state's growth rate. The 1970s saw
virtually no change while the state grew by 3.1%. The decade of the 80s saw decreases
statewide with the Farm Crisis. The City lost 7.7% of its population and the state lost 4.7%.
The 2000 census shows the City had a minimal increase of 0.3% (148 persons) and the state
grew by 5.4%. Table K-1 in Appendix K shows that the City has been very slowly decreasing
in its percent of the total state population since 1970. The 2005 and 2010 projections for the
City of Dubuque are based on population estimates for Dubuque County. There are no
population estimates available for individual cities. The Table does not show that the City has
decreased in its percent of the total Dubuque County population fTom 66.5% in 1980 and
66.6% in 1990 to 64.7% in 2000.
The PDM Planning Team noted that the City has a significant Hispanic population who speak
Spanish as their primary language or may not speak English at all. The 2000 census lists
shows that in the population of persons age 5 years and over there are 2,480 who speak a
language other than English. Of this number, the largest single language is Spanish consisting
of 1,172 persons who speak Spanish at home. Of these person, 494 said the speak English less
than "very well."
Community Structnres
Table K-2 in Appendix K below discusses the age of the housing stock of Dubuque. The city
has 37.3% of its housing units built in 1939 or before, 34.9% built between 1940 and 1969, and
19.26% built between 1970 and 1989. The census shows that 2,031 housing units were
constructed in the 1990s representing 8.5% of the City's housing stock. Construction
methods, safety requirements, along with engineering and design of homes have improved over
the past decades. The City of Dubuque currently utilizes the 2000 International Residential
Code as the minimum construction standards for all residential construction. The City utilizes
the Uniform Building Code for the construction standards for non-residential buildings.
The City does have a number of structures located in the lOa-year floodplain. The majority of
these are residential units constructed prior to the adoption of the City's floodplain ordinance.
The majority are located along the floodplain branches of the Catfish Creek scattered
throughout the City. The City acquired one of these properties in 1999 and three additional
properties in 2003. In addition, there are some 540 homes in the north end area of the City in
the Central AvenuelWhite and Jackson St. corridor roughly north of 22nd St. and south of 32nd
St. that has experienced flooding as a result of overcharged storm sewers following extremely
heavy rains. The City is currently (June 2003) working with an engineering consultant to
design an open drainage ditch storm water system. The City hopes the project will eliminate
the flooding that has been experienced in this area. The project will require the purchase of
approximately 70 homes and relocation of the owners and tenants.
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The table below lists the numbers and percentages of structures lotated in the City of Dubuque.
The exact numbers and values of structures located in floodplains are not available at the time
of this document. As noted above, the City has acquired four residential properties fTom the
floodplain and is working to address the properties in the north end that experience flooding
and are not located in a floodplain. The non-floodplain properties are not listed with those in a
hazard area.
Table 2 - Inventory of Assets
Number of Value of
Structures Structures
Structure #in "loin $ in "loin
Occupancy #in Hazard Hazard $in Hazard Hazard
Class Community Area Area Community Area Area
Residential 16,607 NA 1,624,475,250 NA
Commercial 1,953 NA 707,307,180 NA
Industrial 100 NA 86,042,090 NA
A2ricultural 24 NA 2,236,400 NA
Religious! NA
Non-Drofit NA NA 94,280,250 NA
Goverument NA NA 92,017,490 NA
Education NA NA 176,647,400 NA
Utilities NA NA
Total 2,783,006,060
Note: The information in the preceding table is limited to the information available fTom the
City Assessor's office and City engineering department.
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Critical Facilities
Critical facilities are structures and infTastructure that the community places a priority on
protecting. A critical facility is defined by FEMA as a facility in either the public or private
sector that provides essential products and services to the general public, is otherwise necessary
to preserve the welfare and quality of life in the City (and surrounding area), and fulfills
important public safety, emergency response, and/or disaster recovery functions. These
facilities included such things as hospitals and cliuics, transportation systems, lifeline utility
systems, high potential loss areas and hazardous material facilities. Other vital facilities
include transportation routes, especially bridges over rivers and utility services, such as electric
power. Damage to these facilities can impact the delivery of vital services, cause' greater
damages to other sections of the community, and/or put special, vulnerable populations at risk
in the case of a major hazard event.
FEMA defines a vulnerable population as elderly, especially those who require special
response assistance, areas of high density population, including such facilities as childcare
centers, non-English speaking residents, and others. These facilities must be closely monitored
throughout and following storm events to assure the greatest safety precautions are being
maintained and responses to events are handled quickly and efficiently. The task force
determined the following facilities in Dubuque are critical facilities. See Appendix L and M
for maps oflocations of Critical Facilities and Vulnerable Populations.
Public facilities appear in bold type.
Structures:
Dubuque Regional Airport
City Hall
City Hall Annex Building
Dubuque County Courthouse
Dubuque City/County Law Enforcement Center
Fire and Rescue Stations
Dubnqne Post Office
American Red Cross
Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center
The Finley Hospital
Mercy Medical Center
Dubuque Operations and Maintenance Building
Dubuqne Municipal Water plant and wells
Dubuque Mnnicipal Wastewater Treatment Facility, including lift stations
Water storage facilities in the City of Dnbuque-See list below:
1) Eagle Point Park Tank- This is an elevated 500,000 gallon tank located in Eagle
Point Park.
2) West 3rd St. Reservoir- This is an in ground 7,500,000 gallon reservoir located at
700 W 3rd St.
3) Park Hill Tank- This is a 1,400,000 gallon stand pipe located at 410 Gay Street.
4) College St. Tank- This is an elevated 750,000 gallon tank located at W 3rd and
College Streets, next to The Finley Hospital.
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5) Asbury Tank- This is a 2,400,000 gallon stand pipe lócated at 3036 Asbury Road.
6) Pennsylvania Tank- This is a 2,400,000 gallon stand pipe located at 4110
Pennsylvania Avenue.
7) Soccer Tank- This is a 1,250,000 gallon Hydropillar tank located at 3361 J.F.K.
Road next to the Soccer Complex.
Outdoor Warning Siren locations:
I) NE Corner ofNW Arterial & Pennsylvania
2) Rear of Siegert Funeral Home- 2659 JFK
3) Traffic Control Island at JFK & Wacker Drive
4) Bunker Hill Golf Course
5) University of Dubuque South of Chalmers Field and Baseball Fields (Access road
adjacent to maintenance shop)
6) Rear of Church of Jesus Christ LDS-685 Fremont
7) East 32nd street at edge ofFlexsteel property
8) Roosevelt Road at the bend (Across fTom 3251)
9) East side of street-23 00 Block of Kerper Blvd.
10) 10th Street between Iowa and Central
11) S. Grandview & S. Grandview Heights
12) Rear of American Trust Bank-2600 Rockdale Road
13) Out of City in Sageville
14) Thunder Ridge & Copper Mountain Ridge in Alpine Park
Dubuque Schools: Elementary & Secondary
Audnbon School
Bryant School
Eisenhower School
Fulton School
Hoover School
Irving School
Kennedy School
Lincoln School
Marshall School
Prescott School
Table Mound School
St. Joseph the Worker School
St. Francis School
Wahlert High School
Holy Ghost Catholic School
Academic Colleges & Universities:
Adult Basic Education Learning Center
Clarke College
Emmaus Bible College
Laras College
Holy Trinity School
Sacred Heart School
Keystone Area Education Agency
Nativity School
Resurrection School
St. Anthony's Catholic School
St. Columbkille's Catholic School
St. Mary's-St. Patrick's Schools
Central Alternative High School
Stephen Hempstead High School
Dnbuque Senior High School
Jefferson Junior High School
Jones Junior High School
Washington Junior High School
University of Dubuque
Wartburg Theological Seminary
Northeast Iowa Community College
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Transportation systems:
US Highway 20
US Highway 52
US Highway 61
US Highway 151
Chicago Central and Pacific Railroad Company
Canadian Pacific Rail Systems
State Highway 32
Key Line Transit and Regional Transit
Authority
Lifeline Utility Systems:
Alliant Energy
Aquila Natural Gas
McLeod USA Communications
Qwest Communications
Mediacom Communications
Vulnerable Population Centers:
Mercy Medical Center
The Finley Hospital
Bethany Home
Dubuque Nursing & Rehab Center
Ennoble Manor
Heritage Manor
Luther Manor
Manor Care
Stonehill Care Center
Cozy Corner Senior Daycare
Sunnycrest Manor
Sunset Park Place
Alverno Apartments
Applewood Senior Apartments
Assisi Village
Bethany Home Retirement Center
Mt. Pleasant Home
Pleasant View Home
Stonehill Franciscan Services
Windsor Park
The Woodlands
Caritas Center
Mount Carmel
BVM Sisters
Holy Family Hall
Mount Loretta
Villa Raphael
Visitation Sisters
Maria House
The Dubuque Rescue Mission
Washington Neighborhood Center
Kennedy Mall
Dubuque Greyhound Park & Casino
Diamond Jo Casino
Dubuque Five Flags Center
Grand River Center
Dubuque Preschools:
Dubuque Montessori School, Inc.
Grandview Ave. Preschool
Head Start-Operation New View
Humpty Dumpty Preschool
Kids of the Kingdom Preschool
Noah's Ark Preschool
Our Redeemer Preschool
Resurrection Childrens Center
St. Joseph's Children Center
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Major Public Parks:
Dubuque City Park
Eagle Point Park
Miller-Riverview Park
Murphy Park
Hotels & Motels:
Grand Harbor Resort
Best Westem Dubuque Inn
Canfield Hotel
Comfort Inn of Dubuque
Country Inn & Suites
Days Inn
Glenview Hotel
Heartland Inn
Holiday Inn Dubuque Five Flags
Julien Inn
Mobile Home Parks:
Terrace Heights Mobile Home Park
University Avenue Mobile Home Park
Midway Mobile Home Park
Ace Mobile Home Park
Child Care Centers:
Dubuque Community Y Preschool and
Daycare
Trinity Square Day Care Center
St. Mary's Day Care Center
Nativity Child Care
Resurrection Children's Center
St. Columbkille's Child Care Center
St. Joseph the Worker Child Care
Center
St. Mary'siSt. Pats Child Care Center
Dubuque Arboretum Botanical Gardens
Sutton Pool
Flora Park
Mainstay Suites
Midway Hotel/HoffTnan House
North Country Inn
Plaza 20 Executive Suite
The Redstone Inn & Suites
Super 8 Motel
Best Western Midway Hotel
Fairfield Inn
Swiss Valley Motel
Terrace Motel
Twin T Mobile Home Park
Tower Hills Mobile Home Park
Table Mound Mobile Home Park
Alpine Heights Mobile Home Park
Kinderland Preschool & Daycare
Little Rascals
The Little Red Caboose
Piglet's Place Children's Center
Pooh's Corner Children's Center
Prodigy Inc. Preschool & Daycare
Tigger's Den Children's Center
Young-Uns Child Care Center (W. 32nd)
Young-Uns Child Care Center (KaufTnann)
Grand View Intergenerational Center
Seventy-eight facilities within Dubuque County have been desiguated by Red Cross as storm
shelters. Thirty eight of the shelters are located in the City of Dubuque. See Appendix N for a
list of those facilities.
In addition, persons residing in properties located in the floodplain are especially susceptible to
injury and damage. There is no warning system in place to provide advance notification of
flooding to those persons.
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Description of Land Uses
The City of Dubuque's land uses are residential, office, commercial, industrial, institutional,
agricultural and open space.
Residential
The City's primary land use is residential and is found throughout the community. A large
percentage of Dubuque's older residential properties are located in the Central Ave./Jackson
Street corridors. Many of these developed as exclusively residential neighborhoods; however,
many are currently interspersed with commercial and industrial development. There is no
designated floodplain in this area; however this area has experienced flooding as a result of
overcharges of the storm sewer system. Other older residential development is also located in
the hill area directly west of the city's bluff line. This area is primarily residential; however,
again there are commercial nodes interspersed.
The City continues to grow to the west and south with newer residential development primarily
located in these areas. Within these new neighborhoods, there are floodplains areas at the rear
of lots; however there are no residential structures located in the floodplain. There are
instances of individual residential properties and structures constructed prior to the floodplain
desiguations and/or annexed into the City that are located within a floodplain.
Commercial
Commercial properties are primarily located along three corridors and at multiple nodes
throughout the community.
The first primary commercial corridor is along Dodge Street (US Highway 20) fTom Devon
Drive to Seippel Road. There are a number of big-box commercial developments and strip
commercial centers along this corridor. None of the commercial structures along this corridor
are located in a floodplain. However, some of the lots extend into the Catfish Creek drainage
and are technically located in the floodway. Because of the extreme topography change
between the level commercial pads with buildings and associated parking lots and the
floodplain below, it is not likely that additional commercial development will occur on the
slopes or be proposed for development in the floodplain. There are several businesses located
along the Dodge Street corridor just off of Cedar Cross Road that are located in a floodplain
and are allowed to remain under a grandfather clause.
The second primary commercial corridor is John F. Kennedy Road fTom University Avenue to
Kaufinann Avenue. The businesses located in this area are primarily stand-alone commercial
fTanchises and small strip mall centers. There are no structures located in the floodplain;
however, some of the rear lots may again extend into a floodplain but are not likely to be
developed.
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The third primary commercial corridor is located along the Central AvenuelWhite Street (US
Highway 52) corridor fTom 4th Street to 24th Street. This corridor consists of multi-story
commercial buildings, many with residential use above, located in an older historic part of the
city. None of these businesses are located in a floodplain.
Two other large pockets of commercial development include the new commercial stand-alone
and strip development located at the northwest corner of Asbury Road and Northwest Arterial
and the Old Main/Cable Car Square districts. None of the structures in these areas are located
in a floodplain.
There are several other commercial nodes throughout the community, including a small
commercial node at the intersection of Asbury Road and University Avenue, 32nd Street and
Central Avenue, University Avenue and the hill area, and at the intersection of Asbury Road
and Carter Road. None of these commercial properties are within a floodplain.
Industrial
Industrial properties are located in the older downtown area, fTom 4th Street to 20th Street. This
is mixed use area with some large industrial users interspersed with small commercial and
residential uses. None of these properties are located in the flood plain. Included in this area is
the Kerper Boulevard industrial park with mostly newer, large industrial buildings. These
businesses are protected by the floodwall and therefore not in a designated floodplain. There is
another downtown industrial area located south of the Julien Dubuque Bridge (US Highway 20
over the Mississippi River) along South Main Street. This area is not located in a floodplain.
The City has several new industrial parks. The Dubuque Data Technology Park is located at
Dubuque's southern entrance at the intersection of Highway 61/151 and Lake Eleanor Road. A
small portion of this park is located in a floodplain; however there are no structures in the
floodplain area.
The Dubuque Industrial Center is located along Chavenelle Road at its intersection with the
Northwest Arterial. There is a portion of the south part of this industrial park that is located in
a floodplain; however there are no structures in the floodplain area.
The Dubuque Industrial Center West is located on the Chavenelle Road Extension at its
intersection with Seippel Road. This area has several new industries and a small portion of this
property is located in the floodplain but has no structures and is not likely to be developed.
Development Trends
The last three years of development in Dubuque can be characterized as a balance between
commercial, industrial and residential. In addition, the local colleges have also made
significant on-campus additions. The community has seen a significant level of new
development that has provided new housing options, commercial opportunities and industrial
expansions that have allowed the Dubuque area to grow despite national economic trends.
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Recent Developments - Subdivisions
Since January 2000, eight new residential developments have been proposed and/or are being
built in the city of Dubuque. In 2000, Crescent Heights, Oak Meadow II, Pine Knolls, and
Tumberry were approved. In 2001, Jaeger Heights, Arbor Estates and Harvest View Estates
were approved. In 2003, Eagle Valley and Wynstone have been proposed and are currently
preparing improvement plans and final plats. Together, these developments create
approximately 370 building lots and 165 condominium units.
Recent Annexations
The city of Dubuque has seen a significant amount of annexations in recent years. However,
since January 1, 2000, there have been only three annexations of significant size; two are
located near the intersections of the comer of Seippel Rd and Old Highway Road at. the west
edge of the City and one located on the west side of John F. Kennedy Road at the northwest
City limits. These annexations totaled approximately 70 acres.
Commercial Developments
Since January 1, 2000, the city has seen a number of major commercial developments. These
include the developments at the Port of Dubuque, the first phase of Asbury Plaza Shopping
Center, the Super Menard's on US Highway 20, Best Buy Superstore located at the northwest
comer of Wacker Drive and US Highway 20 and the Walgreen's Store at the southeast corner
of Asbury and Kennedy Roads.
Industrial Developments
The City has seen industrial development over the past several years. This includes the
construction of the McGraw Hill distribution center, Kirchoff Distributing facility, Riverside
Tractor-Trailer facility in the downtown area and the Giese Mfg. Co. and Adams Co. relocating
to the Dubuque Industrial Center West.
Other Development Trends
The local colleges have seen significant on-campus additions, including Loras College and the
University of Dubuque, both adding new libraries and student apartments. The University of
Dubuque has also added seminary housing along Collins Street.
Other Development
All commercial, industrial and multi-family development requires multi-department site plan
review coordinated by the City's Planning Services Department. Site plan requirements
mandate that storm water calculations and mitigation measures be provided by the applicant.
The City is also working on a joint City/County review for site plans, which will enable the
City to review funge area development for storm water detention.
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Comprehensive Land Use Plan
The City of Dubuque's comprehensive land use plan is the community's guide to future
development of public policies and decision making. The Comprehensive Plan is not an
ordinance. . It reflects the long-range goals and objectives developed over several years through
input at public workshops and hearings. The Comprehensive Plan was adopted in two phases
in 1994 and 1995 and was updated in 2000-2002. As a guide for the community's future, the
City of Dubuque will use the plan to shape its policies and decisions in areas where City
government has authority and influence. Implementation of many elements of this plan
involves other community players such as health care providers, educational institutions,
human services agencies, private businesses and nonprofit organizations.
The elements of the Comprehensive Plan include:
. Physical Environment- Land Use and Urban Desigu, Transportation, InfTastructure, and
Environmental Quality.
.
Economic Environment- City Fiscal and Economic Development.
.
Social Environment- Health, Housing, Human Services, Education, Cultural Arts,
Recreation, Public Safety, and Diversity.
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Hazard Analysis and Ratings of Hazards
The PDM Planning Team reviewed all identified hazards and assigued values to each hazard
utilizing the following rating system.
Hazard: Floods
A. Historical Occnrrence: the number of times that a hazard has occurred in the past 25
years
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 4
Less than 4 occurrences in the past 25 years
4-7 occurrences in the past 25 years
8-12 occurrences in the past years
More than 12 occurrences in the past 25 years
B. Probability: reflects the likelihood ofthe hazard occurring again in the future, sometimes
without regard to the hazard's historical occurrence
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 6
Unlikely
Possible
Less than 1 % probability in the next lOa years
Between 1 % and 10% probability in the next year, or at least one chance
in the next 10 years
Between 10% and 100% probability in the next year, or at least one
chance in the next I a years
Near 100% chance in the next year
Likely
Very Likely
C. Vulnerability: measure of the percentage of people that will be adversely affected by the
occurrence of the hazard
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 3
Negligible Less than J 0% of the total population jurisdiction
Limited 10% to 25% of the total population jurisdiction
Critical 25% to 50% of the total population jurisdiction
Catastrophic More than 50% of the total population jurisdiction
D. Maximum Threat: the potential spatial extent of the impacted area
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 4
'"-
Negligible Less than 10% of the jurisdiction
Limited 10% to 25% of the jurisdiction
Critical 25% to 50% of the jurisdiction
Catastrophic More than 50% of the jurisdiction
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Hazard Analysis and Ratings of Hazards
E. Severity of Impact: assessment of severity in terms of injuries and fatalities, personal
property, and infrastructure
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 5
Negligible
Few if any injuries
Minor quality of life lost with little or no property damage
Brief interruption of essential facilities and services for less than 4 hours
Limited
Minor injuries and illness
Minor or short term property damage which does not threaten structural
stability
Shutdown of essential facilities and services for 4-24 hours
Critical
Serious injury and illness
Major or long term property damage which threatens structural stability
Shutdowns of essential facilities and services for 24-72 hours
Catastrophic Multiple deaths
Property destroyed or damaged beyond repair
Complete shutdown of essential facilities and services for 3 days or
more
F. Speed of Onset: rating of the potential amount of warning time that is available before
the hazard occnrs
1-3
5-7
5-7
7-9
Rating: 7
More than 24 hours warning time
12 to 24 hours warning time
6 to 12 hours warning time
Minimal or no warning
Total Hazard Analysis Score: (A+B+C+D+E+F) = 29
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Hazard Analysis and Ratings of Hazards
Hazard: Tornadoes
A. Historical Occurrence: the uumber of times that a hazard has occurred in the past 25
years
1-4
3-6
5-8
7-10
Less than 4 occurrences in the past 25 years
4- 7 occurrences in the past 25 years
8-12 occurrences in the past years
More than 12 occurrences in the past 25 years
Rating: 3
B. Probability: reflects the likelihood of the hazard occurring again in the future, sometimes
without regard to the hazard's historical occurrence
1-3 Unlikely
3-5 Possible
5-7 Likely
7-9 Very Likely
Rating: 3
Less than 1 % probability in the next 100 years
Between 1 % and 10% probability in the next year, or at least one chance
in the next 10 years
Between 10% and 100% probability in the next year, or at least one
chance in the next 1 a years
Near 100% chance in the next year
C. Vulnerability: measure of the percentage of people that will be adversely affected by the
occnrrence of the hazard
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Negligible
Limited
Critical
Catastrophic
Rating: 4
Less than 10% of the total population jurisdiction
10% to 25% of the total population jurisdiction
25% to 50% of the total population jurisdiction
More than 50% of the total population jurisdiction
D. Maximum Threat: the potential spatial extent of the impacted area
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Negligible
Limited
Critical
Catastrophic
Rating: 3
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Less than 10% of the jurisdiction
10% to 25% of the juriscliction
25% to 50% of the jurisdiction
More than 50% of the jurisdiction
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E. Severity of Impact: assessment of severity in terms of injuries and fatalities, personal
property, and infrastrnctnre
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 3
Negligible
Few if any injuries
Minor quality of life lost with little or no property damage
Brief interruption of essential facilities and services for less than 4 hours
Limited
Minor injuries and illness
Minor or short term property damage which does not threaten structural
stability
Shutdown of essential facilities and services for 4-24 hours
Critical
Serious injury and illness
Major or long term property damage which threatens structural stability
Shutdowns of essential facilities and services for 24-72 hours
Catastrophic Multiple deaths
Property destroyed or damaged beyond repair
Complete shutdown of essential facilities and services for 3 days or
more
F. Speed of Onset: rating of the potential amount of warning time that is available before
the hazard occurs
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 8
More than 24 hours warning time
12 to 24 hours warning time
6 to 12 hours warning time
Minimal or no warning
Total Hazard Analysis Score: (A+B+C+D+E+F) = 24
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Hazard Analysis and Ratings of Hazards
Hazard: High Winds
A. Historical Occurrence: the unmber of times that a hazard has occurred in the past 25
years
1-5
3-7
5-9
7-11
Rating: 9
Less than 4 occurrences in the past 25 years
4-7 occurrences in the past 25 years
8-12 occurrences in the past years
More than 12 occurrences in the past 25 years
B. Probability: reflects the likelihood of the hazard occurring again in the future, sometimes
without regard to the hazard's historical occurrence
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 6
Unlikely
Possible
Likely
Very Likely
Less than 1 % probability in the next 100 years
Between 1 % and 10% probability in the next year, or at least one chance
in the next 10 years
Between 10% and 100% probability in the next year, or at least one
chance in the next 10 years
Near 100% chance in the next year
C. Vulnerability: measure of the percentage of people that will be adversely affected by the
occurrence of the hazard
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 5
Negligible
Limited
Critical
Catastrophic
Less than 10% of the total population jurisdiction
10% to 25% of the total population jurisdiction
25% to 50% of the total population jurisdiction
More than 50% of the total population jurisdiction
D. Maximum Threat: the potential spatial extent of the impacted area
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 5
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Negligible
Limited
Critical
Catastrophic
Less than 10% of the jurisdiction
10% to 25% of the jurisdiction
25% to 50% of the jurisdiction
More than 50% of the jurisdiction
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E. Severity of Impact: assessment of severity in terms of injuries and fatalities, personal
property, and infrastrncture
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 4
Negligible
Few if any injuries
Minor quality of life lost with little or no property damage
Brief interruption of essential facilities and services for less than 4 hours
Limited
Minor injuries and illness
Minor or short term property damage which does not threaten structural
stability
Shutdown of essential facilities and services for 4-24 hours
Critical
Serious injury and illness
Major or long term property damage which threatens structural stability
Shutdowns of essential facilities and services for 24-72 hours
Catastrophic Multiple deatlJ¡;
Property destroyed or damaged beyond repair
Complete shutdown of essential facilities and services for 3 days or
more
F. Speed of Onset: rating of the potential amount of warning time that is available before
the hazard occurs
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 7
More than 24 hours warning time
12 to 24 hours warning time
6 to 12 hours warning time
Minimal or no warning
Total Hazard Analysis Score: (A+B+C+D+E+F) = 36
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Hazard Analysis and Ratings of Hazards
Hazard: Thunderstorms
A. Historical Occurrence: the nnmber of times that a hazard has occurred in the past 25
years
1-6
3-8
5-10
7-12
Rating: 9
Less than 4 occurrences in the past 25 years
4-7 Occurrences in the past 25 years
8-12 occurrences in the past years
More than 12 occurrences in the past 25 years
B. Probability: reflects the likelihood of the hazard occurring again in the future, sometimes
without regard to the hazard's historical occurrence
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 8
Unlikely
Possible
Likely
Very Likely
Less than I % probability in the next 100 years
Between 1 % and 10% probability in the next year, or at least one chance
in the next 10 years
Between 10% and 100% probability in the next year, or at least one
chance in the next 1 a years
Near 100% chance in the next year
C. Vulnerability: measnre of the percentage of people that will be adversely affected by the
occurrence of the hazard
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 5
Negligible
Limited
Critical
Catastrophic
Less than 10% of the total population jurisdiction
10% to 25% of the total population jurisdiction
25% to 50% of the total population jurisdiction
More than 50% ofthe total population jurisdiction
D. Maximnm Threat: the potential spatial extent of the impacted area
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 5
Negligible
Limited
Critical
Catastrophic
Less than 10% of the jurisdiction
10% to 25% of the jurisdiction
25% to 50% of the jurisdiction
More than 50% of the jurisdiction
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E. Severity of Impact: assessment of severity in terms of injuries and fatalities, personal
property, and infrastructure
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 3
Negligible
Fewif any injuries
Minor quality oflife lost with little or no property damage
Brief interruption of essential facilities and services for less than 4 hours
Limited
Minor injuries and illness
Minor or short term property damage which does not threaten structural
stability
Shutdown of essential facilities. and services for 4-24 hours
Critical
Serious injury and illness
Major or long term property damage which threatens structural stability
Shutdowns of essential facilities and services for 24-72 hours
Catastrophic Multiple deaths
Property destroyed or damaged beyond repair
Complete shutdown of essential facilities and services for 3 days or
more
F. Speed of Onset: rating of the potential amount of warning time that is available before
the hazard occurs
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 7
More than 24 hours warning time
12 to 24 hours warning time
6 to 12 hours warning time
Minimal or no warning
Total Hazard Analysis Score: (A+B+C+D+E+F) = 37
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Hazard: Severe Winter Weather
A. Historical Occurrence: the number of times that a hazard has occurred in the past 25
years
l- 7
3-9
5-11
7-13
Rating: 9
Less than 4 occurrences in the past 25 years
4-7 occurrences in the past 25 years
8-12 occurrences in the past years
More than 12 occurrences in the past 25 years
B. Probability: reflects the likelihood of the hazard occurring again in the future, sometimes
without regard to the hazard's historical occurrence
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 8
Unlikely
Possible
Likely
Very Likely
Less than 1 % probability in the next 100 years
Between 1 % and 10% probability in the next year, or at least one chance
in the next 10 years
Between 10% and 100% probability in the next year, or at least one
chance in the next 10 years
Near 100% chance in the next year
C. Vnlnerability: measure of the percentage of people that will be adversely affected by the
occurrence of the hazard
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 7
Negligible
Limited
Critical
Catastrophic
Less than 10% of the total population jurisdiction
10% to 25% of the total population jurisdiction
25% to 50% of the total population jurisdiction
More than 50% of the total population jurisdiction
D. Maximum Threat: the potential spatial extent of the impacted area
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 7
Negligible
Limited
Critical
Catastrophic
Less than 10% of the jurisdiction
10% to 25% of the jurisdiction
25% to 50% of the jurisdiction
More than 50% of the jurisdiction
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Hazard Analysis and Ratings of Hazards
E. Severity of Impact: assessment of severity in terms of injuries and fatalities, personal
property, and infrastructure
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 3
Negligible
Few if any injuries
Minor quality oflife lost with little or no property damage
Brief interruption of essential facilities and services for less than 4 hours
Limited
Minor injuries and illness
Minor or short term property damage which does not threaten structural
stability
Shutdown of essential facilities and services for 4-24 hours
Critical
Serious injury and illness
Major or long' term property damage which threatens structural stability
Shutdowns of essential facilities and services for 24-72 hours
Catastrophic Multiple deaths
Property destroyed or damaged beyond repair
Complete shutdown of essential facilities and services for 3 days or
more
F. Speed of Onset: rating of the potential amount of warning time that is available before
the hazard occnrs
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 5
More than 24 hours warning time
12 to 24 hours warning time
6 to 12 hours warning time
Minimal or no warning
Total Hazard Analysis Score: (A+B+C+D+E+F) = 39
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Hazard Analysis and Ratings of Hazards
Hazard: Hazardous Materials and Human-Made Hazards
A. Historical Occurrence: the number of times that a hazard has occurred in the past 25
years
1-8
3-10
5-12
7-14
Rating: 9
Less than 4 occurrences in the past 25 years
4-7 occurrences in the past 25 years
8-12 occurrences in the past years
More than 12 occurrences in the past 25 years
B. Probability: reflects the likelihood of the hazard occurring again in the future, sometimes
without regard to the hazard's historical occnrrence
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 8
Unlikely
Possible
Likely
Very Likely
Less than 1 % probability in the next 100 years
Between 1 % and 10% probability in the next year, or at least one chance
in the next 10 years
Between 10% and 100% probability in the next year, or at least one
chance in the next 1 a years
Near 100% chance in the next year
C. Vulnerability: measure of the percentage of people that will be adversely affected by the
occurrence of the hazard
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 3
Negligible
Limited
Critical
Catastrophic
Less than 10% of the total populationjurisdiction
10% to 25% of the total population jurisdiction
25% to 50% of the total population jurisdiction
More than 50% of the total populationjurisdiction
D. Maximum Threat: the potential spatial extent of the impacted area
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 4
Negligible
Limited
Critical
Catastrophic
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Less than 10% of the jurisdiction
10% to 25% of the jurisdiction
25% to 50% of the jurisdiction
More than 50% of the jurisdiction
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Hazard Analysis and Ratings of Hazards
E. Severity of Impact: assessment of severity in terms of injuries and fatalities, personal
property, and infrastructure
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 4
Negligible
Few if any injuries
Minor quality oflife lost with little or no property damage
Brief interruption of essential facilities and services for less than 4 hours
Limited
Minor injuries and illness
Minor or short term property damage which does not threaten structural
stability
Shutdown of essential facilities and services for 4-24 hours
Critical
Serious injury and illness
Major or long term property damage which threatens structural stability
Shutdowns of essential facilities and services for 24-72 hours
Catastrophic Multiple deaths
Property destroyed or damaged beyond repair
Complete shutdown of essential facilities and services for 3 days or
more
F. Speed of Onset: rating of the potential amount of warning time that is available before
the hazard occurs
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 9
More than 24 hours warning time
12 to 24 hours warning time
6 to 12 hours warning time
Minimal or no warning
Total Hazard Analysis Score: (A+B+C+D+E+F) = 37
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Hazard Analysis and Ratings of Hazards
Hazard: Wild Fires including prairie fIres and grass fires
A. Historical Occnrrence: the number of times that a hazard has occurred in the past 25
years
1-9
3-11
5-13
7-15
Rating: 9
Less than 4 occurrences in the past 25 years
4-7 occurrences in the past 25 years
8-12 occurrences in the past years
More than 12 occurrences in the past 25 years
B. Probability: reflects the likelihood of the hazard occurring again in the future, sometimes
without regard to the hazard's historical occurrence
1-3 Unlikely
3-5 Possible
5-7 Likely
7-9 Very Likely
Rating: 8
Less than 1 % probability in the next 100 years
Between 1 % and 10% probability in the next year, or at least one chance
in the next 10 years
Between 10% and 100% probability in the next year, or at least one
chance in the next 1 a years
Near 100% chance in the next year
C. Vulnerability: measure of the percentage of people that will be adversely affected by the
occurrence of the hazard
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: I
Negligible
Limited
Critical
Catastrophic
Less than 10% of the total population jurisdiction
10% to 25% of the total populationjurisdiction
25% to 50% of the total population jurisdiction
More than 50% of the total population jurisdiction
D. Maximum Threat: the potential spatial extent ofthe impacted area
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 1
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Negligible
Limited
Critical
Catastrophic
Less than 10% of the jurisdiction
10% to 25% of the jurisdiction
25% to 50% of the jurisdiction
More than 50% of the jurisdiction
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Hazard Analysis and Ratings of Hazards
E. Severity of Impact: assessment of severity in terms of injuries and fatalities, personal
property, and infrastructure
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 1
Negligible
Few if any injuries
Minor quality of life lost with little or no property damage
Brief interruption of essential facilities and services for less than 4 hours
Lllnited
Minor injuries and illness
Minor or short term property damage which does not threaten structural
stability
Shutdown of essential facilities and services for 4-24 hours
Critical
Serious injury and illness
Major or long term property damage which threatens structural stability
Shutdowns of essential facilities and services for 24-72 hours
Catastrophic Multiple deaths
Property destroyed or damaged beyond repair
Complete shutdown of essential facilities and services for 3 days or
more
F. Speed of Onset: rating of the potential amount of warning time that is available before
the hazard occurs
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 7
More than 24 hours warning time
12 to 24 hours warning time
6 to 12 hours warning time
Minimal or no warning
Total Hazard Analysis Score: (A+B+C+D+E+F) = 27
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Hazard Analysis and Ratings of Hazards
Hazard: Earthqnakes
A. Historical Occurrence: the number of times that a hazard has occurred in the past 25
years
1-10
3-12
5-14
7-16
Rating: 1
Less than 4 occurrences in the past 25 years
4-7 occurrences in the past 25 years
8-12 occurrences in the past years
More than 12 occurrences in the past25 years
B. Probability: reflects the likelihood of the hazard occurring again in the future, sometimes
without regard to the hazard's historical occurrence
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 2
Unlikely
Possible
Less than I % probability in the next 100 years
Between 1 % and 10% probability in the next year, or at least one chance
in the next 10 years
Between 10% and 100% probability in the next year, or at least one
chance in the next 1 a years
Near 100% chance in the next year
Likely
Very Likely
C. Vulnerability: measure of the percentage of people that will be adversely affected by the
occurrence of the hazard
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 2
Negligible Less than 10% of the total population jurisdiction
Limited 10% to 25% of the total population jurisdiction
Critical 25% to 50% of the total population jurisdiction
Catastrophic More than 50% of the total populationjurisdiction
D. Maximum Threat: the potential spatial extent of the impacted area
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 2
Negligible Less than 10% of the jurisdiction
Limited 10% to 25% of the jurisdiction
Critical 25% to 50% of the jurisdiction
Catastrophic More than 50% of the jurisdiction
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Hazard Analysis and Ratings of Hazards
E. Severity of Impact: assessment of severity in terms of injnries and fatalities, personal
property, and infrastructure
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 3
Negligible
Few if any injuries
Minor quality oflife lost with little or no property damage
Brief interruption of essential facilities and services for less than 4 hours
Limited
Minor injuries and illness
Minor or short term property damage which does not threaten structural
stability
Shutdown of essential facilities and services for 4-24 hours
Critical
Serious injury and illness
Major or long term property damage which threatens structural stability
Shutdowns of essential facilities and services for 24-72 hours
Catastrophic Multiple deaths
Property destroyed or damaged beyond repair
Complete shutdown of essential facilities and services for 3 days or
more
F. Speed of Onset: rating of the potential amonnt of warning time that is available before
the hazard occurs
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 9
More than 24 hours warning time
12 to 24 hours warning time
6 to 12 hours warning time
Minimal or no warning
Total Hazard Analysis Score: (A+B+C+D+E+F) = 19
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Hazard Analysis and Ratings of Hazards
Hazard: Extreme Temperatures including summer heat and winter cold
A. Historical Occurrence: the number of times that a hazard has occurred iu the past 25
years
1-11
3-13
5-15
7-17
Rating: 8
Less than 4 occurrences in the past 25 years
4- 7 occurrences in the past 25 years
8-12 occurrences in the past years
More than 12 occurrences in the past 25 years
B. Probability: reflects the likelihood of the hazard occurring again in the fnture, sometimes
without regard to the hazard's historical occurrence
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 8
Unlikely
Possible
Likely
Very Likely
Less than 1 % probability in the next 100 years
Between 1 % and 10% probability in the next year, or at least one chance
in the next 10 years
Between 10% and 100% probability in the next year, or at least one
chance in the next 10 years
Near 100% chance in the next year
C. Vulnerability: measure of the percentage of people that will be adversely affected by the
occurrence of the hazard
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 3
Negligible
Limited
Critical
Catastrophic
Less than 10% of the total population jurisdiction
10% to 25% of the total populationjurisdiction
25% to 50% of the total population jurisdiction
More than 50% of the total population jurisdiction
D. Maximnm Threat: the potential spatial extent of the impacted area
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: I
Negligible
Limited
Critical
Catastrophic
Less than 10% of the jurisdiction
10% to 25% of the jurisdiction
25% to 50% of the jurisdiction
More than 50% of the jurisdiction
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Hazard Analysis and Ratings of Hazards
E. Severity of Impact: assessment of severity in terms of injnries and fatalities, personal
property, and infrastructure
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 3
Negligible
Few if any injuries
Minor quality oflife lost with little or no property damage
Brief interruption of essential facilities and services for less than 4 hours
Limited
Minor injuries and illness
Minor or short term property damage which does not threaten structural
stability
Shutdown of essential facilities and services for 4-24 hours
Critical
Serious injury and illness
Major or long term property damage which threatens structural stability
Shutdowns of essential facilities and services for 24-72 hours
Catastrophic Multiple deaths
Property destroyed or damaged beyond repair
Complete shutdown of essential facilities and services for 3 days or
more
F. Speed of Onset: rating of the potential amount of warning time that is available before
the hazard occnrs
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Rating: 3
More than 24 hours warning time
12 to 24 hours warning time
6 to 12 hours warning time
Minimal or no warning
Total Hazard Analysis Score: (A+B+C+D+E+F) = 26
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Matrix of Hazard Values
The following matrix of the values assigned through the hazard analysis and ratings of hazards
was developed. In addition to the raw scores assigued to each of the hazards by the planning
team, an additional cascading factor value was applied. The cascading value was based on the
potential for a given hazard to result in another hazard. For example, a thunderstorm has a low
probability that it would result in a flood. Thus a score of "I" was added in the cascading
value space, following horizontally fTom the hazard to the (vertical) column of the resulting
hazard. Another example is a tornado hazard that always results in high winds, thus a score of
"4" in the high wind column. However, a flood will not result in a tornado, resulting in a "0"
in the tomado column in the flood category.
The numbers were then totaled in each direction and the grand total of the column and row was
entered in the Cascading Value column for each hazard at the right side of the Table.
Table 3 - Hazard Matrix with Cascadin2 Values
High Thunder- Winter Human- Wild Earth- Ex!. Cascading
HAZARD Flood Tornado Wind storm storm made Fire quake Temp TOTAL Value
Flood 29 0 a a a 0 a 0 0 29 60
Tomado a 24 4 a a a a 0 0 28 54
High Wind a 1 36 a a a a a a 37 80
Thunderstorm 1 1 2 37 a a a a a 41 79
Winter storm 1 a 1 1 39 0 0 a 1 42 81
Human-made 0 0 a 0 0 37 a a a 37 75
WildFire 0 a a 0 a a 27 a a 27 54
Earthquake a 0 0 a 0 1 0 19 a 20 39
Extreme a 0 a a a a 0 0 26 26 53
Temperatures
TOTAL 31 26 43 38 39 38 27 19 27
Cascading Values: if Hazard cause results in another hazard:
No chance ......................0
Low probability .............1
Medium probability.......2
High probabiJity.............3
Always results in ...........4
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The result of the cascading values table shows that the greatest threat to the City is that of
winter storms. The next hazards in order are high winds, thunderstorms and human-made.
The values associated with floods, wild fifes, extreme temperatures, tornados and earthquake
are decreasingly lower. Based on the City's history of hazards over the past 25 years, the
matrix appears to be very reasonable. The greatest damage fTom a single event was the result
of a 1994 hailstorm that resulted in an estimated $100,000,000 in total damage including
structures and personal property including automobiles. However, on an annual basis the
greatest expenditure of funds is the result of snow removaL The snow removal costs vary
widely on an annual basis due to the fluctuations in the numbers of snow storms. The greatest
costs associated with the winter storms are those involving ice storms. In general the area is
not in the "ice belt"; however the City commonly experiences an average of one ice storm per
winter.
The next major threat is that of thunderstorms. The greatest threat of these storms is closely
tied to the flood hazard. Storms that result in flash floods have become an increasing concern
in the City over the past ten to fifteen years. The City has seen an increase of flash floods as a
combined result of unusually heavy and brief rainfalls, development and fann practices. The
developments result in a faster runoff fTom roofs and paved areas than is experienced fTom
many open fields and other uses. The installation of field drain tiles also result in a faster
runoff of water than previously experienced. The City continues to address the development
issues and comment on fTinge area developments.
The human-made disasters are generally the result of vehicular and construction accidents and
the discovery of meth labs. The City continues to work at improving the safety of its
transportation systems. The potential hazards as a result of construction accidents will need to
be further addressed. The City continues to work with Dubuque County in a joint effort to
uncover and eliminate meth labs.
The construction of a flood wall in the late 1960s eliminated the flooding previously
experienced as a result of Mississippi River flooding. However, as noted above, the flash
floods are becoming an increasingly greater threat to the City.
The potential threats that result fTom thè remainder of the hazards are lower than the first
grouping. The City has mitigation equipment and procedures in place to address much of the
threat fTom these hazards and continues to work with outside agencies and organizations to
provide appropriate responses.
The planning team reviewed the results of the Hazard Analysis and Ratings along with the
Matrix of Cascading Values. Based on this information, the planning team established the
following overall goals with objectives to be accomplished in each of the identified hazard
categories. The team focused more attention to the higher rated hazards that appear to pose the
greatest threats to the community.
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Pre-Disaster Mitigation Goals
Floods: Minimize potential for loss of life, injury and fnture damage resulting from
floods. The PDM Planning Team did not specifically address goals relative to
thunderstorms as the potential floods that result from the thunderstorms is the major
potential threat to the City.
Activity #1: Restore the Bee Branch Creek with open channel fTom the 24th St.
neighborhood to East 16th St. retention basin, including the acquisition of approximately 70
homes and businesses.
Analysis: The City has experienced flooding throughout the 24th St. neighborhood over a
number of years with the maguitude of flooding seemingly increasing in recent years. A
number of alternatives have been explored and an open channel drainage way appears to be
the most feasible. The activity is contingent on project funding that has not been secured.
Priority:
Estimated Costs:
Timeline:
Responsible Party:
High
$17,100,000
Ongoing (subject to securing funding)
Engineering Division
Activity #2: Improve one detention basins to serve the West 32nd St. area, including the
acquisition of 15 homes.
Analysis: The West 32nd St. area is a contributing factor in the flooding in the 24th St.
neighborhood. The improvement of the West 32nd St. detention basin will aid in alleviating
the flooding in these areas.
Priority:
Estimated Costs:
Timeline:
Responsible Party:
High
$4,700,000
Ongoing
Engineering Division
Activity #3: Construct new retention basis at Carter Road and 32nd Street to slow the runoff
of rainfall fTom this area into the 32nd St. drainage way.
Analysis: The construction of a new retention basin to serve the Carter Road and 32nd St.
areas will further aid in alleviating downstream flooding, including the 24th St.
neighborhood.
Priority:
Estimated Costs:
Timeline:
Responsible Party:
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High
$1,000,000
Ongoing
Engineering Division
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Activity #4: Complete improvements to the North Fork Catfish Creek fTom Key Way Dr. to
the Northwest Arterial, including the upsizing of culverts under Key Way Dr. and
Rosemont Street. -
Analysis: Improvements to the North Fork Catfish Creek will aid in the alleviation of
flooding in the southern portion of the City including areas drained by the Catfish Creek.
Priority: High
Estimated Costs: $1,400,000
Timeline: Ongoing
Responsible Party: Engineering Division
Activity #5:
Install backup electric generator to serve to Ice Harbor area.
Analysis: The addition of an electric generator will assure the maintenance of water levels
in the Ice Harbor in the event of a power outage during periods of flooding.
Priority: High
Estimated Costs: $50,000
Timeline: Ongoing
Responsible Party: Operations and Maintenance Department
Activity #6: purchase back-up generators to operate pumping stations in the event of a heavy
rainfall accompanied by a power outage. Estimated Costs - $50,000 for Maas Park station,
$80,000 for Hawthorne St. station, $200,000 for the 16th St. station.
Analysis: The addition of electric generators will assure the maintenance of water levels
in the identified detention basins.
Priority: High
Estimated Costs: One station per year as noted above
Timeline: FY04 start
Responsible Party: Operations and Maintenance Department
Activity #7: Continue ongoing maintenance and monitoring of the City of Dubuque's
floodwall system as mandated by federal law.
Analysis: The ongoing maintenance and monitoring of the floodwall system is mandated
by the federal government and is required to assure protection of the City fTom direct
Mississippi River flooding.
Priority: High
Estimated Costs: $50,000
Timeline: Ongoing
Responsible Party: Operations and Maintenance Department
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Activity #8:
Maintain an evacuation plan as referenced out of the Multi-Hazard Plan.
Analysis: Currently law enforcement personnel would assess the hazard, conditions, and
evacuate area as they deem appropriate in the event of a flood. The need for an evacuation
plan is referenced out of the Multi-Hazard Plan and the City intends to continue to comply
with this item.
Priority:
Estimated Costs:
Timeline:
Responsible Party:
Activity #9:
High
$2,000 (staff time annually)
Ongoing
Police Department
Develop evacuation plan for the America's River project.
Analysis: The America's River project is a new facility and the plan must be developed
and incorporated into the evacuation plan as referenced out of the Multi-Hazard Plan.
Priority:
Estimated Costs:
Timeline:
Responsible Party:
High
$2,000 (stafftime annuaIIy)
Ongoing
Police Department
Activity #10: IdentifY probable areas for potential hazards, assess traffic capacity of highways
and roáds, and identifY shelters for the hazards and develop best routes for evacuations.
The need to assess routes and identifY shelters in areas of potential hazards is necessary in
the planning for safe and efficient evacuation in the event of an actual hazard. The Police
Department will continue to coordinate this project.
Priority:
Estimated Costs:
Timeline:
Responsible Party:
High
$5,000 (staff time annually)
Ongoing
Police Department
Activity #11: Develop a public awareness campaign, including educational progrannning,
marketing, public service announcements and advertising to inform the public regarding
the proper procedure during a flood.
Analysis: There may be a need to make the public better aware of flood potential, flood
preparedness and appropriate actions to take is necessary to maintain public safety in the
event of a flood. This would include actions to take, appropriate precautions, and other
preparedness options. The public awareness campaigu would include printing and
distributing pamphlets and brochures, using newspaper, television, and radio to disseminate
information, City Channel 8, and City Focus through the Public Information Office.
Additional information may be placed on the City of Dubuque website and linking to
Dubuque365.com and/or other appropriate web sites. Other dissemination vehicles include
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involving the Neighborhood Development Specialist, using neighborhood newsletters, and
taking advantage of public service announcements. The City's Public Information Office
will be coordinating this project.
Priority:
Estimated Costs:
TimeIine:
Responsible Party:
High
$1,500 (staff time and materials per campaigu)
Ongoing
Public Information Office
Activity #12: Maintain awareness of repetitive loss properties to identify potential areas of risk
to life and safety of residents and consider pursuing grant funds for the acquisition and
demolition of these properties.
Analysis: The City is made aware by the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency
Management Division of repetitive loss properties. The Public Works Department will be
the contact for repetitive loss property information and seek funding for the
acquisition/demolition activities when appropriate.
Priority:
Estimated Costs:
Timeline:
Responsible Party:
High
$250 (staff time annually)
Ongoing
Public Works Department
Tornadoes: Maintain awareness and watch/warning program within the community to
the potential for tornadoes and appropriate planned responses in the event of a
tornado. The PDM Planning Team did not specifically address goals relative to high
winds as the potential threats to the community as very similar to those that result
from the tornado hazard that is the greater potential threat to the City.
Activity #1: Encourage local news media to participate with the EMA staff and improve
their emergency and severe storm weather coverage.
Analysis: The local news media will be encouraged to continue to improve their
emergency and severe storm weather coverage through participation with the EMA staff.
Priority:
Estimated Costs:
Timeline:
Responsible Party:
High
$1,000 (staff time annually)
Ongoing
County Emergency Management Coordinator
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Activity #2: Continue to monitor and continue to work with local AM and PM radio station
and cable TV provider with direct EAS systems.
Analysis: Federal regulations mandate that the Emergency Management staff and LEPC
currently monitor and validate the EAS system operations on annual basis at a minimum.
This activity must continue to be monitored on an ongoing basis.
Priority:
Estimated Costs:
Timeline:
Responsible Party:
High
$1,000 (staff time annually)
Ongoing
County Emergency Management Coordinator
Activity #3: Continue to assure the existence and operation of NOAA indoor weather radios
at schools, hospitals, nursing homes, etc. throughout the city.
Analysis: Currently the above noted facilities utilize NOAA weather radios to assure
notification of impending storms and other potential hazards. The continuation of this
practice must continue to be monitored on an ongoing basis.
Priority:
Estimated Costs:
Timeline:
Responsible Party:
High
$5,000 (staff time annually)
Ongoing
County Emergency Management Coordinator
Activity #4:
Continue to maintain, enforce, and update building codes as needed.
Analysis: The need to regularly review and update the City's building codes is necessary
to remain current with safe building practices
Priority:
Estimated Costs:
Timeline:
Responsible Party:
High
$506,000 (Building Services Department budget - FY02)
Ongoing
Building Services Department
Activity #5:
Maintain an evacuation plan as referenced out of the Multi-Hazard Plan.
Analysis: The development and use of Geographic Information System (GIS) could be
utilized to provide detailed evacuation routes and sites throughout the city.
Priority:
Estimated Costs:
Timeline:
Responsible Party:
Medium
Open
FY05
Police Department
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Activity #6: Promote the NOAA indoor weather radio and pérsonal portable indoor radio
system through educational programs.
Analysis: A program could be developed to better educate residents on NOAA indoor
weather radios and provide a rebate program for a portion of the purchase price for
residents. The Dubuque County Emergency Management Coordinator will be coordinating
this project.
Priority:
Estimated Costs:
Timeline:
Responsible Party:
Medium
Open
FY05
County Emergency Management Coordinator
Severe Winter Weather: Maintain appropriate awareness and watch/warning
program in the community to the varions potential hazards relative to winter
weather.
Activity #l: Continue to maintain and update city's severe weather plan and winter weather
plan on an annual basis.
Analysis: The City must continue to update and maintain City's severe weather plan and
winter weather plan on an annual basis to reflect new developments and any revisions to
local ordinances that may apply to severe and/or winter weather.
Priority:
Estimated Costs:
Timeline:
Responsible Party:
Activity #2:
plan.
High
$500 (staff time annually)
Ongoing
Operations and Maintenance Department
County Emergency Management Coordinator
Continue to remove snow and ice fTom city streets per the snow and ice control
Analysis: The City must continue to remove snow and ice fTom city streets to maintain
open and safe travel throughout the winter. The plan for this activity must be monitored on
an ongoing basis.
Priority.
Estimated Costs:
Timeline:
Responsible Party:
High
Open
Ongoing
Operations and Maintenance Department
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Activity #3: Develop a public awareness campaigu, including educational programming,
marketing, public service announcements and advertising to infomì the public regarding
the proper procedure during a severe weather.
Analysis: There may be a need to make the public better aware of severe weather
preparedness and appropriate actions to take is necessary to maintain public safety in the
event of severe weather. This would include actions to take, appropriate precautions, and
other preparedness options. The public awareness campaigu would include printing and
distributing pamphlets and brochures, using newspaper, television, and radio to disseminate
information, the local cable access channel, and City Focus through the Public Information
Office. Additional information may be plaÚd on the City of Dubuque website and linking
to Dubuque365.com and/or other appropriate websites. Other dissemination vehicles
include involving the Neighborhood Development Specialist, using neighborhood
newsletters, and taking advantage of public service announcements.
Priority:
Estimated Costs:
Timeline:
Responsible Party:
Medium
$1,500 (staff time and materials per campaigu)
Ongoing
Public Information Office
Activity #4: Consider the adoption of more restrictive regulations and updating the
ordinance regarding on-street parking during and immediately after winter storms.
Analysis: The hills and some narrow streets in the City can make snow removal very
difficult at times. More restrictive parking will facilitate snow removal.
Priority:
Estimated Costs:
Timeline:
Responsible Party:
Low
$25,000
On hold
Operations and Maintenance Department
Hazardous Materials and Human-Made Hazards: Maintain awareness in the
community to the potential for hazards resulting from vehicular and construction
accidents and/or human-made hazards, including bnt not limited to chemical spills,
ruptured gas mains, methamphetamine (meth) labs and other terrorist activities.
Activity # 1: Continue to maintain and expand the records of critical facilities through the
LEPC (I.ocal Emergency Planning Committee) and addition of the sites to the City's GIS
mapping system.
Analysis: The maintenance of records pertaining to the critical facilities in the city is
necessary to assure safety of residents and properties to the extent possible in the event of a
hazardous material release or human-made hazard. The utilization of the city's GIS
mapping system would greatly aid in the rapid identification of critical facilities in the
event of a hazard.
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Priority:
Estimated Costs:
Timeline:
Responsible Party:
High
$10,000 (staff time annually)
Ongoing
County Emergency management Coordinator
Activity #2: Continue coordination and cooperation with monitoring working plans with
local utility providers for electric and gas utilities.
Analysis: The need to quickly identify, locate and isolate major utility service mains
could be essential to the protection and safety of residents in the event of a major hazard.
The EMA staff must continue its regular discussions with the utilities and be assured that
they have working plans in place to address outages and emergencies and further
discussion on emergency situation responses.
Priority:
Estimated Costs:
Timeline:
Responsible Party:
High
$1,000 (staff time annually)
Ongoing
County Emergency Management Coordinator
Activity #3: Assure that the evacuation plan protocol in the Multi-Hazard Plan is
maintained.
Analysis: The need for an evacuation plan protocol could be essential to the protection
and safety of residents in the event of a major hazard. Currently law enforcement
personnel would assess the hazard, conditions, and evacuate areas as they deem
appropriate. The Fire Department and County Emergency Management Coordinator will
assist in the monitoring of this activity on an ongoing basis.
Priority:
Estimated Costs:
Timeline:
Responsible Party:
Activity #4:
High
$2,000 (staff time annually)
Ongoing
Police and Fire Departments
County Emergency Management Coordinator
Assure the effectiveness of the fireworks hazard mitigation activities.
Analysis: There are several major fireworks displays held in the city each year, the largest
being the Dubuque Jaycees Independence Day show. Currently the Fire Marshal inspects
commercial fireworks displays and assures clearance distances are met. The Fire Marshal
also reviews the clearance and safety regulations and updates them as necessary on a
regular basis.
Priority: High
Estimated Costs: $2,000 (staff time annually)
Timeline: Ongoing
Responsible Party: Fire Marshal
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Activity #5: Continue to enforce the City's fireworks ordinance that forbids possession of
illegal fireworks.
Analysis: The city ordinance forbids possession of illegal fITeworks and any seized
fireworks are locked up and disposed of via the fITe department. This ordinance must
continue to be enforced to promote public safety.
Priority:
Estimated Costs:
Timeline:
Responsible Party:
High
Open
Ongoing
Police and Fire Departments
Activity #6: Consult with Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division,
Federal Emergency Management Agency and other agencies for recommendations and
training to provide precautions/responses to terrorist activities.
Analysis: The development of appropriate precautions to the potential for terrorist
activities of any nature will reduce the anxiety of residents and assure proper responses are
made to real or perceived threats and/or actions. These areas include, but are not limited to
the Lock & Dam in conjunction with the US Anny Corp of Engineers, Dubuque Municipal
Airport in conjunction with federal authorities, Dubuque Transit Facility and area wide
highways and bridges.
Priority:
Estimated Costs:
Timeline:
Responsible Party:
High
Unknown
Ongoing
County Emergency Management Coordinator
Police Department
Activity #7: Continue to maintain and enhance the training of incident command staff,
including law and fire department personnel to work with property owners, managers, etc.
with site management in response to bomb threats.
Analysis: Responses to bomb threats must be made in a quick and highly organized
manner. The continued training of police and rITe department personnel and working with
property owners in the development of site management plans in the event of a bomb threat
will greatly increase the safety of building residents, tenants or others present.
Priority:
Estimated Costs:
Timeline:
Responsible Party:
High
$5,000 Annual (Additional Cost)
Ongoing
Police and Fire Departments
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Activity #8:
Develop, train, and implement a Bomb Squad program within the City.
Analysis: The development, training and implementation of a Bomb Squad within the
City would aid in the response made to an actual bomb. City's Police Department will be
coordinating this project. The activity is contingent on project funding that has not been
secured.
Priority:
Estimated Costs:
Timeline:
Responsible Party:
High
$120,000
On hold (subject to securing funding)
Police Department
Activity #9: Continue to maintain and enhance response plans for biological and chemical
terrorism weapons of mass destruction with coordination between the city and county
agencies and entities including State and Federal agencies, including the PDM and other
planning activities, including but not limited to the completion of a water system
Vulnerability Assessment and Emergency Response Plan.
Analysis: As a result of the 9/11 terrorist acts, the city desires to be proactive in its
response plans to terrorist activities. The Dubuque County Emergency Management
Coordinator and the City's Police, Fire and Health Services Departments will work jointly
in monitoring this activity and attempt to put appropriate plans into place and review them
on an ongoing basis.
Priority: High
Estimated Costs: Unknown
TimeJine: Ongoing
Responsible Party: County Emergency Management Coordinator
Police, Fire and Health Services Departments
Activity # 1 0: Consider the adoption of an ordinance forbidding the use of indoor pyrotechnics
in the City.
Analysis: Several large communities have experienced disasters resulting fTom indoor
pyrotechnic displays. The city may consider adoption of an ordinance forbidding such
displays.
Priority:
Estimated Costs:
TimeJine:
Responsible Party:
High
$2,500 (staff time and materials)
FY04
Police, Fire and Legal Departments
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Activity #11: Assess the Grand River Center development to determine potential for human-
made hazards, including but not limited to terrorist hazards.
Analysis: This is a new facility. The development of an evacuation plan for the new
Grand River Center development and incorporation of the plan into the evacuation plan as
referenced out of the Multi-Hazard Plan should be completed and monitored on an ongoing
basis.
Priority:
Estimated Costs:
Timeline:
Responsible Party:
High
$5,000 (staff time annually)
Ongoing
Police and Fire Departments
Center's Facility Manager
Activity #12: Develop a public awareness campaigu, including educational progrannning,
marketing, public service announcements, and advertising, and inform the public regarding
the proper procedure.
Analysis: There may be a need to make the public better aware of weather preparedness
and appropriate actions to take is necessary to maintain public safety in the event of a
terrorist threat or action. This would include actions to take, appropriate precautions, and
other preparedness options. The public awareness campaigu would include printing and
distributing pamphlets and brochures, using newspaper, television, and radio to disseminate
information, City Channel 8, and City Focus through the Public Information Office.
Additional information may be placed on the City of Dubuque website and linking to
Dubuque365.com and/or other appropriate web sites. Other dissemination vehicles include
involving the Neighborhood Development Specialist, using neighborhood newsletters, and
taking advantage of public service announcements.
Priority:
Estimated Costs:
Timeline:
Responsible Party:
Earthquakes:
Medium
$1,500 (stafftime and materials per campaigu)
On hold
Public Information Office
Maintain awareness ofthe potential for earthquakes in the City.
Activity # 1: Continue to maintain up-to-date building codes that include earthquake
constructions standards as appropriate for the City.
Analysis: The city routinely reviews its building codes to assure that up-to-date
construction practices and methods are utilized in the construction of buildings in the city.
The city should continue to periodically review its building codes on an annual basis.
Priority:
Estimated Costs:
Timeline:
Responsible Party:
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High
$506,000 (Building Services Department budget fy02)
Ongoing
Building Services Department
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Activity #2: Assure that the evacuation plan protocol in" the Multi-Hazard Plan is
maintained.
Analysis: The city has a low risk for an earthquake. Currently law enforcement personnel
would assess the hazard, conditions, and evacuate areas as they deem appropriate in the
event of an earthquake. They may be assisted by the fire department, Red Cross, and Coast
Guard Auxiliary.
Priority:
Estimated Costs:
Timeline:
Responsible Party:
Low
$2,000 (staff time)
Ongoing
Police Department
Activity #3:
Improve public awareness through educational programs.
Analysis: There may be a need to make the public better aware of earthquake
preparedness and appropriate actions to take to maintain public safety in the event of an
earthquake. This could include the development of a public awareness campaigu,
including educational programming, marketing, public service announcements and
advertising to inform the public regarding the proper procedure during an earthquake or
major fire. This would include actions to take, appropriate precautions, and other
preparedness options. The public awareness campaigu would include printing and
distributing pamphlets and brochures, using newspaper, television, and radio to disseminate
information, City Channel 8, and City Focus through the Public Information Office.
Additional information may be placed on the City of Dubuque website and linking to
Dubuque365.com and/or other appropriate websites. Other dissemination vehicles include
involving the Neighborhood Development Specialist, using neighborhood newsletters, and
taking advantage of public service announcements.
Priority: Low
Estimated Costs: $1,500 (staff time and materials per campaigu)
Timeline: On hold
Responsible Party: Public Information Office
Wild Fires:
time.
The PDM Planning Team developed no goals related to wild fires at this
Extreme Temperatures: Maintain options for residents and others in the population who
may suffer from extreme temperatures in the City.
Activity #1: Continue to support and communicate the offerings of local hospitals and
community agencies to provide facilities and conditioning equipment to counter the
temperature extremes.
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Analysis: During times of extreme temperatures, there 'are several public services
organizations and agencies that offer shelter, facilities and equipment to ward off the
temperature extremes. The city will encourage these organizations and agencies to
continue their practices and make these services known to the public.
Priority:
Estimated Costs:
Timeline:
Responsible Party:
High
$0
Ongoing
Public Information Department
Community Preparedness: Provide appropriate training/edncation to assure that the
community is as prepared as possible for potential threats and hazards in the City.
Activity # I: Provide training to key business leaders on a regular basis with local fire
department, public works, police department and emergency personnel.
Analysis: The city has numerous buildings that house large numbers of persons at any
given time. The training of key business leaders in preparedness actions and appropriate
responses would greatly facilitate public safety in the event of a potential threat or hazard.
Priority:
Estimated Costs:
Timeline:
Responsible Party:
High
Open
FY04
County Emergency Management Coordinator
Activity #2: Offer educational opportunities and orientation programs to City Council
members on a regular basis to assure understanding of appropriate responses to hazardous
events.
Analysis: Educational opportunities and orientation programs for City Council members
who would act in the absence of the mayor would provide necessary back-up personnel to
provide overall direction if required to do so in the absence of the mayor.
Priority:
Estimated Costs:
Timeline:
Responsible Party:
Activity #3:
Medium
Open
FY04
City Manager's Office
Provide ongoing community awareness and education programs.
Analysis: There may be a need to make the public better aware of community
preparedness and appropriate actions to take to maintain public safety in the event of any
potential threat or hazard in the community. This could include the development of a
public awareness campaigu, including educational programming, marketing, public service
announcements and advertising to inform the public regarding community preparedness.
This includes actions to take, appropriate precautions, and other preparedness options for
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hazards of any variety. The campaign would include printirig and distributing pamphlets
and brochures, using newspaper, television, and radio to disseminate information, City
Channel 8, and City Focus through the Public Information Office. Additional information
may be placed on the City of Dubuque website and linking to Dubuque365.com and/or
other appropriate websites. Other dissemination vehicles include involving the
Neighborhood Development Specialist, neighborhood newsletters and public service
announcements.
Priority: Medium
Estimated Costs: $1,500 (staff time and materials per campaigu)
Timeline: FY04
Responsible Party: Public Information Office
Funding of Mitigation Activities
The following table depicts the proposed mitigation activities in an easily read format. The
table includes the proposed activities in prioritized order within the identified hazards. In
addition, the estimated cost and proposed sources of funds, if available, are listed. The City is
actively working on each of the High rated activities.
The estimated costs are based on previous planning documents or plans currently on file with
the City. The estimates of ongoing activities were based on the PDM Committee's knowledge
of the activity in question. In general, the costs listed are those associated with the City and do
not necessarily include costs paid for by other organizations on a regular basis.
The feasibility is listed as high, medium or low. Projects that are ongoing or budgeted for
completion within the upcoming calendar year are defined as high. The medium category
projects are likely to be developed in the subsequent calendar year. Those activities which
represent acceptable hazards that would be desirable to eliminate if funding were no option are
listed as low.
Funding Sources Feasibility
Estimated Federal State Local High!
Activity Cost Funds Funds Funds Medium Comments
or !.ow
Flood Mitigation
Activities
1. Restore Bee Branch $17,100,000 High Funding sources not
with open channel identified
2. Improve W 32nd St. $4,700,000 High
Detention Basin
3. Construct new
retention basin at Carter $1,000,000 High
Rd. &32nd St.
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Funding Sources Feasibility
Estimated Federal State Local High!
Activity Cost Funds Funds Funds Medium Comments
or Low
4. Complete impr. to
culverts under Key Way $1,400,000 High
Dr. & Rosemont St.
5. Install back-up $50,000 $50,000 High
generator at Ice Harbor
6. Purchase back-up
generators to serve $330,000 High
pump stations
7. Continue maint. of $50,000 $50,000 High
floodwall system
8. Maintain evacuation
plan referenced out of $2,000 $2,000 High
Multi-Hazard Plan
9. Develop evacuation
plan for America's River $2,000 $2,000 High
project
10. Identify areas of
potential hazards, road $5,000 $5,000 High
capacities, shelters and
evacuation routes
11. Develop public $1,500 $1,500 High
awareness campaign
12. Be aware of
repetitive loss properties $250 $250 High
for future ac;gJdemolition
Tornado Mitigation
Activities
1. Encourage news $1,000 $1,000 High Emerg. Mgt. Coord. will
media to impr. coverage lead this activity
2. Work with radio and Emerg. Mgt. Coord. will
Cable TV with EAS $1,000 $1,000 High
~tems lead this activity
3. Assure NOAA radios Emerg. Mgt. Coord. will
remain at large public $5,000 $5,000 High
institutions lead this activity
4. Review/update $506,000 $506,000 High FY02 Building Services
buildi[jgcodes Budget
5. Maintain evacuation Police Dept. will maintain
plan referenced out of NA NA Medium and consider adding GIS
Multi-Hazard Plan maps toJ?ian
6. Promote NOAA radios NA NA Medium Emerg. Mgt. Coord. will
throughout city lead this activity
Severe Weather
Mitig~tion Activities
1. Maintain and update $500 $500 High Emerg. Mgt. Coord. will
severe weather plan assist '2P.er. & Maint. Dl9Qt.
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Funding Sources Feasibility
Estimated Federal State Local High!
Activity Cost Funds Funds Funds Medium Comments
or Low
2. Remove snow/ice per Open Open High Cost is dependent on
snow{¡ce control plan weather
3. Develop public $1,500 $1,500 Medium
awareness camoaian
4. Consider adoption of $25,000 $25,000 Low Activity on hold
restrictive oarkino ord.
Hazardous Material
and Man-made Hazard
Mitiaation Activities
1. Maintain/expand $10,000 $10,000 High Emerg. Mgt. Coord. will
critical facilities records lead this activity
2. Continue to work with $1,000 $1,000 High Emerg. Mgt. Coord. will
local utility providers lead this activity
3. Assure evac. plan Emerg. Mgt. Coord. will
protocol in Multi-Hazard $2,000 $2,000 High
Plan is maintained lead this activity
4. Assure effectiveness Emerg. Mgt. Coord. will
of fireworks mitigation $2,000 $2,000 High
activities assist Police & Fire Depts.
5. Continue to enforce Open Open High Cost is dependent on
Fireworks Ordinance number of violations
6. Consult with lHSEMD NA NA NA NA High Emerg. Mgt. Coord. will
to train for terrorism assist Police Dept.
7. Train city personnel
and educate property $5,000 $5,000 High
owners on bomb threats
8. Develop and train a $120,000 $120,000 High On hold -subject to
Bomb Squad fundina
9. Maintain response & Emerg. Mgt. Coord. will
preparedness plans for NA NA NA NA High assist Police, Fire and
terrorist activities Health Depts.
10. Consider adoption of
ordinance banning $2,500 $2,500 High
indoor ovrotechnics
11. Assess Grand River This is a new facility that
Center for potential $5,000 $5,000 High requires an initial
hazards assessment
12. Develop a public $1,500 $1,500 Medium On hold pending
awareness campaian completion of other proiects
Earthquake Mitigation
Activities
1. Maintain up-to-date $506,000 $506,000 High Reflects FY02 department
buildina codes budaet
2. Maintain evacuation This is a low priority due to
protocol in Multi-Hazard $2,000 $2,000 Low
Plan low risk of earthquakes
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Funding Sources Feasibility
Estimated Federal State Local High!
Activity Cost Funds Funds Funds Medium Comments
or Low
3. Improve public This is a low priority due to
awareness of $1,500 $1,500 Low
earthquakes low risk of earthquakes
Wild Fires Mitigation None Identified
Activities
Extreme Temperature
Mitiqation Activities
1. Support and Various agencies provide
communicate activities $0 $0 High facilities and equipment
of community agencies during extreme temps.
Community
Preparedness
Mitiqation Activities
1. Provide training to key NA NA High Training business leaders
business leaders may facilitate public safety
2. Offer educational info. NA NA Medium
to City Council Members
3. Provide community $1,500 $1,500 Medium
awareness programs
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Mitigation Strategies
The PDM Planning Team has thoroughly investigated the perceived threats and hazards to the
City of Dubuque and established the above list of goals and objectives for each of the identified
hazards. The PDM Planning Team will recommend the following strategies be utilized to
evaluate and maintain the PDM planning process.
Involvement of the Pnblic:
1. Continue to utilize the local access cable channel and City website to post and provide
information to residents.
2. Maintain open-door policies at City Hall to continue open lines of communication between
City staff and the public including, but not limited to utilizing tools such as surveys and
City Expo.
3. Discuss PDM Plan at regular City Council meetings, including solicitation of public input
through a public hearing at time ofPDM Plan adoption and other regular informal time set
aside in all council meetings for public input.
4. In the event of an identified or previously unidentified hazard the City will request public
comments and input into the identification of the hazard and goals and objectives necessary
to address the hazard.
Consistent with Community Goals:
1. Maintain public safety as the primary goal of the City in regard and response to all hazards
including the ongoing incorporation of security procedures into the operating protocol and
equipment upgrades in the City's CIP.
2. Continue to maintain and update the Multi-Hazard Plan to assure planned responses are in
place and new developments are addressed.
3. Continue to comply with the requirements of the Dubuque floodplain ordinance and
National Flood Insurance Program.
4. Continue to address flooding issues in non-floodplain areas to reduce or eliminate flooding.
Cost Effectiveness:
1. Consult with IEMD staff on the costlbenefit ratio of potential flood buyout projects to
assure that projects have positive projections.
2. Continue to work with engineering consultants to determine costlbenefit ratios of proposed
flooding mitigation projects in the non-floodplain areas in the City.
Technical Feasibility:
1. Continue to work with engineering consultants to determine technical feasibility of
proposed mitigation projects in the City.
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Consistent with Community Profile, Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment:
1. City staff will annually review the PDM Plan to validate prior profiles, evaluation and
analysis of hazards and risks and report any necessary revisions to the City Council for
approval.
Identify Funding Sources:
1. Work with appropriate agencies to identify potential sources of funding for mitigation
projects. The sources include, but are not limited to FEMA, Iowa Emergency Management
Division, Anny Corp of Engineers, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
program, Iowa Department of Natural Resources and others.
2. Continue to include mitigation projects in the Dubuque Capital Improvements Plan.
Select and Prioritize Mitigation Measures:
1. Select and recommend to City Council all "High" rated goals and objectives for
implementation and/or continuation within the next fiscal year.
2. Refer "Medium" and "Low" priority goals and objectives to City staff and public utilities
(e.g.: Alliant Electric Co.) for ongoing activities and maintenance.
Monitoring, Evaluating and Updating of the PDM Plan
The City Manager's office will review the PDM Plan focusing on the goals, objectives and
timelines of the Plan and a summary report of any recommended revisions will be provided to
the City Manager who will forward recommendations to the City Council in November of each
year. The goals, objectives and timelines will be discussed with directions given by the City
Council to the City Manager for the inclusion of projects into the following fiscal year budget
and/or revisions of the PDM Plan. In addition, in the event of any identified or previously
unidentified hazard in the City, the department directors will review the PDM Plan and make
any recommendations to the City Manager for revisions or updates to the PDM Plan. The City
Manager wiIl review recommendations and forward appropriate changes to the City Council
for consideration.
Implementation Through Existing Programs
The City Council will continue to work with the City Manager to include mitigation projects in
the Capital Improvements Plan for implementation on a planned basis whenever feasible. The
goals and objectives will be assessed on an annual basis in March in conjunction with the
Capital Improvement Budget. The goals, objectives and time1ines will be communicated to
City staff with directions given by the City Manager for the inclusion of projects into the
Capital Improvements Plan for implementation.
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Responsible Parties
The Dubuque City Council is ultimately responsible for decisions related to all mitigation
projects and their implementation through City funding and staff. The City Council will
continue to work with the City Manager and with all other appropriate departments, the
Emergency Management Coordinator and area law enforcement agencies to assure mitigation
strategies and rapid and planned responses are in place in the event of a hazard in the
community.
Continuing Public Involvement
The City Council routinely invites and involves Dubuque citizens in the planning and
budgetary processes of the City of Dubuque. Their input is regularly solicited and will
continue to be requested for the PDM process and all Dubuque programs.
Plan Adoption by the City of Dubuque
A public hearing was held on January 5,2004. The City Council approved Resolution #18-04
adopting the Dubuque Pre-Dis~ter Mitigation plan for execution. See Appendix 0 for copy of
adopting resolution.
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Appendix A
The Pre-Disaster Mitigation Planning Team con~isted of the following persons:
Dan Nicholson, Council Member
Ann Michalski, Council Member
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Kim Wadding, Police Chief
Dan Avenarius, Police Lieutenant
Dan Brown, Fire Chief
Rick Steines, Assistant Fire Chief
Kyle Kritz, Associate Planner
Gus Psihoyos, Assistant City Engineer
Don Yogi, Operations & Maintenance Manager
Andy Perry, Airport Manager
Susan Gwiasda, Public Information Officer
Tom Berger, Emergency Management Coordinator
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Appendix B
TABLEB IMag: Magnitude
IDth: Deaths
'FLOOD events recorded in Dubuque County, Iowa between Inj: Injuries
01/01/1993 and 02/28/2003. PrD: Property Damage
CrD: Crop Damage
Date I Time Dllmage Description Mag. Dth Inj PrD CrD
3/2/93 11200 Flooding na a ~ 50K * ~
3/22/93 ~ IV ajor Flood na a 50M*
4/20/93 ]\I ajor Flood na 0 .0 5M*
5/7/93 Flood na 0 0 5M*
8/10/93 Flash Flood na 0 a 5M* 5M*
8/14/93 0000 Flood na 0 0 5M* 5M*
. .
8/29/93 fl.m t= 0 0 SM' SM'
9/1/93 100d !~; ""K' rK'
25/93 lood
0/1/93 looding
il9/94 0600 Flooding na .0 a
3/3/94 1200 Flooding na a 0
6/20/94 0145 Urban Flooding na a 50K 5K
6/22/94 2:¡ji' na
6/6/95 2300 na a 50K * lOOK *
6/28/95 2300 na 25K * 30K *
8/6/95 12030 Urban Flood na 0 50K 5K
2/20/97 11600 Flood na 0 0
4/30/97 0600 Flood na a a
5/16/99 0900 Flood na 0 0 0
.5/17/99 0000 Flash Flood na 0 a 17M a
6/8/99 1900 Flash Flood na 0 a 0 0
5~3ä Flash Flood na 0 a a a
6/1/00 Flood 0 0 0 0
4/14/01 Snowmelt Flooding 0 a ~
5/1/01 0100 Flood 0 0 o.
. 6/1/01 1717 Flood a 0 0 0
4/21/02 1827 Flood na 0 0 a
6/4/02 0700 Flash Flood na a 0 0
8/22/02 0130 Flash Flood na 0 a 0 10
Source: US Dept. of Commerce / National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
* - Damage values reflect statewide damages reported.
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Appendix C
Dubuque Flood Insurance Study - 1989
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Appendix D
Dubuque Flood Insurance Rating Map
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Appendix E
TABLE E-1 Fu.iita Scale
F'!Jita Scale Wind ~ed
Fa 40 - 72 mph
FI 73 - 112 mph
F2 113-157mph
F3 158-206mph
F4 207 - 260 mph
F5 261-318mph
21 TORNADOES were recorded in Dubuque County, Iowa
between 01/01/1950 and 2/28/2003.
TABLE E-2
Date
6/10/
7/29/58
6/27/65
. 8/26/65
7/9/66
4/30/67
6/4/69
6/29/69
7/31/70
9/9/70
9/9/70
, 6/2/80
5/8/88
5/8/88
3/3/90
3/13/90
3/27/91
6/16/96
5/15/98
5/28/98
6/1/01
0
ado
Tornado
Tornado
ornado
ornado
Tornado
Tornado
Tornado
Tornado
Tornado
Tornado
Tornado
Tornado
Tornado
Tornado
Tornado
0
Tornado
Tornado
Tornado
Source: US Dept. of Commerce / National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
*Please note the data in these tables of this hazard mitigation plan was gathered fTom the U.S.
Department of Commerce / National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This
information was unveiled and is not conclusive information.
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TABLEF
Mag: Magnitude
Dth: Deaths
Inj: Injuries
PrD: Property Damage
CrD: Cro Dama e
13 IDGH WINDS were recorded in Dubuque County, Iowa
between 01/01/1957 and 2/28/2003.
Date
4/14/94
4/26/94
11/18/94
2/10/95
2/10/95
4/3/95
4/18/95
10/29/96
4/6/97
9/97
8
4/7/01
3/9/02
* - Damage values reflect statewide damages reported.
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TABLE G Mag: Magnitude
Dth: Deaths
79 STRONG THUNDERSTORMS were recorded in Inj: Injuries
Dubuque County, Iowa between 0110111957 and 2/28/2003. PrD: Property Damage
CrD: Crop DWo
Date Time I . Dama!(e Description Mag Dth PrD CrD
..
7/31/57 1730 .1 understonn~md na a a a
5/26/59 . 1536 erstorm Wind ~ a a
8/9/61 1830 Thunderstorm Wind a a
8/10/61 5~::'~~~trstorm Wind 57 mph a a
617163 15 understorm Wind na 0 a a
7/18/63 20 llrlcierstormWind na ~ a a a
5/8/64 1"30 [F?~~' 77 mph a a a
5/8/64 Thunderstorm Wind 78 mph 0 a a
4/11/65 Thunderstorm Wind na () 0 a a
5/15/65 Thunderstorm Wind 62 mph 0 0 0 a
i65 Thunderstorm Wind 69 mph 0 0 0 10
7/9/6~ 1900 Thunderstorm Wind na a 0 a a
1230 Thunderstorm Wind ;,; 0 ~o a
7/10/66 2310 Thunderstorm Wind na a 0 a
'4/14/67 1230 Thunderstorm Wind ~oo a
17/11/64 1430 Thunderstorm Wind 70mph , f a
6/10/68 1950 Thunderstorm Wind 0
6/10/68 ~understorm Wind a
14/21/69 Thllrlcler~torm Wind Ina a 0 a a
16/4/69 1400 Thunderstorm Wind Ilia :Ë 0 10 a
5/24/70 -iffi i Thunderstorm Wind Ina 0 0 a
5/18/71 1 ThunderstOnnWind na 0 0 0 0
5/18/71 2155 orm Wind na 0 0 a þ,
5/23/71 2145 understorm Wind na 0 a a
6/24/71 1918 Thunderstorm Wind 59mph a a a
7/8/71 0315 Thunderstorm Wind e H=r a
'
7/18/71 1700 Thunderstorm Wind 0 0 0
9/28/72 1500 Thunderstorm Wind a a 0
4/20/73 1754 Thunderstorm Wind ;" 0 0 '0 a
n
7/3/73 2000 Thunderstorm Wind 0 0 0 a
9/21/73 2010 Thunderstorm Wind ph 0 0 a a
6/20/74 '11632 Thunderstorm Wind 85 mph ,0 0 10 a
5/12/75 1430 Thunderstorm Wind na 0 0 0 0
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Date Time Dama2e Description Inj PrD CrD
6/4/75 0436 Thunderstorm Wind 6~ a a a
11/9/75 1935 Thunderstorm Wind 63 a 0 a a
4/14/76 2336 Thunderstorm Wind 66 mph a a a a
5/20/77 11207 Wind 63 mph a a a a
6/7/77 1415 Thunderstorm Wind 64 mph a a 0 a
6/17178 0020 Thunderstorm Wind na a 0 0 a
7120/78 1255 Thunderstorm Wind 70 mph a 0 0 a
4/5/79 0800 . Thunderstorm Wind na 0 0 0 0
6/12/79 1800 Thunderstorm Wind na 0 0 0 a
..
.7/30/79 0512 Thunderstorm Wind na a 0 .0 0
6/27/80 2100 : Thunderstorm Wind 60 mph a ~ a
8/19/80 0334 Thunderstorm Wind 67 mph 0 '0
18/20/80 1835 Thunderstorm Wind na 0
5/4/82 2030 Thunderstorm Wind na 0 a a
.. . . ..
11/12/82 0345 Thunderstorm Wind na 0 a a
7/3/83 2000 Thunderstorm Wind na 0 a 0
7/19/83 1948 Thunderstorm Wind na 0 0 0 -
6/7/84 2237 Thunderstorm Wind a 10 0 -
na
5/11185 2005 Thunderstorm Wind a 0 0 -
na
8/7/85 0035 Thunderstorm Wind na a a 0
7/24/86 2300 Thunderstorm Wind 60 mphO : 0
5/8/88 1420 Thunderstorm Wind 74 mph 0 0
I 8/4/88 1545 Thunderstorm Wind II 0 0
5/24/89 0355 Thunderstorm Wind h 0 a 0
8/22/89 .1820 Thunderstorm Wind 0 a a
6/2/90 1225 , Thunderstorm Wind 0 a
4/27/91 0230 Thunderstorm Wind 0 a
6 5 Thunderstorm Wind 0 0 0
7 Thunderstorm Wind a 50K 0
7 Thunderstorm Wind na 10 a 51OK 3K
understorm Wind na 10 a 550K 2K
rm Wind na 10 15K a
/97 610 Thunderstorm Wind 58 mph a a 0 0
8/3/97 1950 ~ Thunderstorm Wind 58 mph 0 0 0 0
9/16/97 1735 Thunderstorm Wind 60 mph 0 a a 0
6/18/98 1533 Thunderstorm Wind (countywide) na 0 0 lOOK ** ~ 0
: 8/24/98 derstorm Wind 78 mph 0 10 0
9/11/00 Thunderstorm Wind '60 mph a 0 0 a
9/11100 Thunderstorm Wind na 0 0 6K 0
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TABLE H
25 HAILSTORMS were recorded in Dubnque Connty,
Iowa between 01101/1955 and 2/28/2003.
Date Time Damage Description
4/18/55 1728 Hail
5/12/62 0045 Hail
6/23/62 1721 Hail
7/22/62
8/23/62 1630 Hail
8/26/65 1915 Hail
12/20/67 1710 Hail
3/27/68 1855 Hail
5/15/68 1540 Hail
6/4/69 1407 Hail
5/31/70 1600 Hail
9/9/71 1300 Hail
6/13/73 1100 Hail
9/21 /73 1100 Hail
5/14/75 1400 Hail
6/7/77 1420 Hail
6/6/82 1140 Hail
9/10/86 1731 Hail
'4/8/91 1444 Hail
4/25/94 1515 Hail (countywide)
5/18/97 1632 Hail
6/1/01 1655 Hail
5/6/02 2030 Hail
5/1/02 2335 Hail
6/3/02 2129 Hail
PrD
. - Damage values reflect countywide damages reported.
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Appendix I
TABLE I
Mag: Magnitude
Dth: Deaths
Inj: Injuries
PrD: Property Damage
CrD:
WINTER STORMS recorded in Dubuque County, Iowa
between 01/01/1993 and 2/2812003.
2/8/93
2/10/93
2/20/93
4/15/93
2/22/94
1217194
1/19/95
1/26/95
w (1-4")
Snow (3-6")
Snow (3-6")
. Snow (12")
Snow (4") .
Freezing Rain « 0.4")
Snow (1-6")
Snow (4-7") /Sleet/Freezin Rain
SnowlWind (3-5", 40 mph)
(3-6")
6")
1/1
1/26/96
11/14/96
12/25/96
12/27/96
1/9/97
1/15/97
1/24/97
2/3/97
10/26/97
11/14/97
12/24/97
1120198
/8/98
216/98
2/30/98
Drizzle
Snow (3-8")
Snow (2-4")
Snow (4-12")
: Freezing Rain, Snow (2-4")
: Snow (1-3")
Snow (9-15")
Snow (1-3")
Snow 9-12")
Snow (1-3")
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Time Damage Descri don
. Snow (5-6")
" Snow (2-4")
Freezing Rain, Snow
Snow
Snow (3-7")
Snow (2-
Snow (5-10")
Snow 2~3")
Snow (1-2")
/Freezing Rain
. Snow(8-11")
Ice Storm
Snowlblowing snow
Snow (3-5")
Snow (1-4")
Snow (4-6")
Snow (1-3")
Snow/Freezing Rain (1 W')
Snow/ blowing snow (2-4")
Ice Storm (1-3")
Ice Storm
Winter Storm (1-4")
Freezing Rain, Snow (1-4")
Winter Storm (1!4-I")
(2-5")
Snowmelt Flooding
, Winter Storm (3-8")
Winter Storm (2-5")
Source: US Dept of Commerce I National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
* - Damage valnes reflect statewide damages reported.
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0
0
a
a
a
a
a
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0
0
0
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Note: All temperatures are given in degrees Fahrenheit, T = Temperature, WC = Wind Chill,
HI = Heat Index.
TABLEJ Mag: Magnitude
Dth: Deaths
EXTREME TEMPERATURES recorded in Dubuque Inj: Injuries
County, Iowa between 01/01/1995 and 02/28/2003. PrD: Property Damage
CrD: Crop Damage
Date . Dth Inj! PrD CrD
2/10/95 0 0 50K * a
7112195 3* 0 3.8M* a
12/8/95 0 0 a a
12/8/95 0 a a a
1130196 2000 0 a 0
2/1196 0000 a 0 a a
111 0197 0400 0 0 a 0
17/97 0400 a a a 0
5/97 0400 a 12 O.5K * 0
9/97 0400 0 ,0 a a
12/1/00 2359 I * a a 0
12/10/00 2200. a a a 0
12/16/00 1400 a a a a
12/18/00 040 a a a a
12/21100 400 a a a 0
2/23/00 2200 a a a a
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TABLE K-1
DUBUQUE AND STATE OF lOW A POPULATION COMPARISON
Year Dubuque % of Change State of % of Change City as %
Iowa of State
1950 49,671 - 2,621,073 -- 1.9
1960 56,606 14.0 2,757,537 5.2 2.0
1970 62,309 10.1 2,824,376 2.5 2.2
1980 62,321 0.02 2,913,808 3.1 2.1
1990 57,538 -7.7 2,776,831 -4.7 2.1
2000 57,686 0.3 2,926,324 5.4 2.0
2005 58,205 * 0.9 2,983,690 * 2.0 2.0
2010 58,787 * 1.0 3,044,780 * 2.0 1.9
Source: US Census Bureau - 2000 data
* - Based on Data provided by Woods and Poole Projections.
** - Based on City of Dubuque as % of Dubuque County in the 2005+ projections.
TABLE K-2
HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR BUILT
WITHIN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE BY NUMBÈR AND PERCENTAGE
1990 - 1980 - 1970 - 1960 - 1940 - 1939 or All Years,
3/2000 1989 1979 1969 1959 earlier Totals
Total 2,031/ 1,143 / 3,4441 3,572/ 4,735/ 8,888/ 23,8131
8.53% 4.80% 14.46% 15.00% 19.88% 37.33% 100%
Source: US Census Bureau - 2000
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Appendix L
Critical Facilities Map
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Vulnerable Populations Map
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Appendix N
American Red Cross Designated Shelters
In the City of Dubuque
Name of Building
Eisenhower Elementary
Bryant Elementary
Fulton Elementary
Hoover Elementary
Irving Elementary
Kennedy Elementary
Lincoln Elementary
Marshall Elementary
Dubuque Moose Lodge
Audubon Elementary
Clarke College
AFL-CIO Dubuque Fed of Labor
UAW Local 94
Dubuque AMVETS
Dubuque Lifetime Center
Dubuque Colts
University of Dubuque
Wahlert High School
Table Mound Elementary
Dubuque Five Flags Center
St. Columbkille School
St. Francis Intermediate School
St. Francis Primary School
St Joseph the Worker School
Prescott Elementary
Nativity School
Dubuque Knights of Columbus
Dubuque Masonic Temple
Jefferson Junior High
Jones Junior High
Washington Junior High
Dubuque Senior High
Central Senior High
Hempstead High School
St. Anthony School
Resurrection School
Holy Ghost School
Dubuque Fraternal Order of Eagles
Address
3170 Spring Valley Rd.
1280 Rush St.
2540 Central Ave.
3259 St. Anne Dr.
2520 Pennsylvania Ave
2135 Woodland Dr.
555 Nevada St
1450 Rhomberg Ave.
1166 Main St
605 Lincoln St.
1550 Clarke Dr.
1610 Garfield Ave.
3450 Central Ave.
263 Hill St.
3505 Stoneman Rd.
1101 Central Ave.
2000 University Ave.
2005 Kane St.
lOa Tower Dr.
405 Main St.
1198 Rush St.
180 W 15th St.
2222 Queen St.
2105 St Joseph St.
1249 White St.
1001 Alta Vista St.
781 Locust St.
1155 Locust St.
1105 Althauser St.
1090 AIta Vista St.
51 No. Grandview Ave.
1800 Clarke Dr.
39 BluffSt.
3715 Pennsylvania Ave.
2175 Rosedale St.
4300 Asbury Rd.
2981 Central Ave.
1175 CehturyDr.
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Appendix 0
Dubuque Resolution #18-04 Adopting Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan
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Notice of Public Hearing
(See attached notice)
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AppendixQ
FEMA Region VII Crosswalk- Review and Evaluation Checklist
(See attached crosswalk)
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