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IMPLEMENTATION
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The Kankakee County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan was initiated in January 2005 and adopted by the Kankakee County Board on October 11, 2005. Each participating entity will have the opportunity to also adopt either all or part of the Plan. On January 23, 2006, the Plan was approved by FEMA and IEMA. A copy of the approval letter from IEMA can be viewed here.
The Plan identifies 5 Goals that can be summarized into 26 Action Items to be carried out during the implementation process. These Goals and Action Items are listed below: |
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- Protect the health and safety of the people of Kankakee County from the dangers of natural hazards.
- Place a priority on protecting public services, including critical facilities, utilities, roads, and schools.
- Educate people about the hazards they face and the ways they can protect themselves, their homes, and their businesses from those hazards.
- Manage future development to minimize the potential for damage from natural hazards and adverse impacts on other properties.
- Preserve and protect the rivers and floodplains of the County.
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| Plan Adoption |
Completed 10/11/05 |
| Monitoring and Reporting |
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| Community Rating System |
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| Development Regulations |
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| Building Code Improvements |
Completed 08/09/05 |
| Regulation Administration |
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| Floodplain Mapping |
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| Stormwater Management |
On Going |
| Property Evaluations |
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| KCC Storm Shelter |
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| Repetitive Loss Evaluations |
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| Property Protection Assistance |
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| Tree City USA |
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| Flood Warning and Response |
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| Outdoor Warning Systems |
July
11, 2006 |
| StormReady |
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| Emergency Response Operations |
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| Fire Protection Operations |
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| Small Flood Control Projects |
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| River Restoration Projects |
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| Drainage System Maintenance |
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| Water Use Management |
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| Messages and Templates |
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| County-wide Activities |
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| Municipal Activities |
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| Real Estate Disclosure |
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| The Plan identifies the Kankakee County Regional Planning Commission through its Community Development Subcommittee as the oversight committee for the implementation of the Plan. To be successful in implementing the 26 Action Items cooperation between County Departments, Municipalities, Kankakee Community College, and many others will be essential. |
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