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<br />assessments for manmade hazards based on FEMA and VDEM guidance. <br />. Investigate providing technical assistance for property owners to implement <br />mitigation measures (i.e., strengthening building frame connections; elevating <br />appliances, constructing a wind shelter). <br /> <br />City of Danvi/le <br />. Investigate all public utility lines to evaluate their resistance to flood, wind, and <br />winter storm hazards. <br />. Evaluate existing stormwater system to determine if it is adequate for existing (or <br />future) flood hazards. <br />. Investigate need for regional stormwater management plan. <br />. Identify funding opportunities to replace vulnerable or undersized culvert stream <br />crossings with bridges or larger culverts to reduce flood hazards. <br />. Increase flood warning capabilities, particularly as they relate to dam failure. <br />. Investigate, develop, or enhance Reverse 911 system or other public notification <br />system. Investigate possible funding sources. <br />. Evaluate need for replacement of culverts that run beneath buildings in the <br />downtown area. <br /> <br />Franklin County <br />. Encourage purchase of and training on the use of NOAA radios. Provide NOAA <br />weather radios to public facilities. <br />. Consider participating in the StormReady program sponsored by the National <br />Weather Service. <br />. Provide training opportunities to local zoning and building code enforcement <br />staff. Educate them re: damage assessment, mitigation techniques, and other <br />related topics. <br />. Staff Emergency Management Office, Public Works, Building Inspections Office <br />and Zoning Office at adequate levels. <br />. Investigate, develop and/or implement a channel maintenance program consisting <br />of routine inspections and subsequent debris removal to ensure free flow of water <br />in local streams and watercourses. Identify funding opportunities including <br />partnering with local non-governmental or volunteer organization. <br />. Identify need for backup generators, communications, and/or vehicles at critical <br />public facilities. Develop means to address shortfall identified. <br />. Develop Continuity of Operations plan. <br />. Work with the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) to review local zoning <br />and subdivision ordinances to identify areas to include wildfire mitigation <br />principles. <br /> <br />Henry County <br />. Increase flood warning capabilities, particularly as they relate to dam failure. <br />. Link structure value data with tax parcel GIS database to increase accuracy of loss <br />estimates. <br />. Continue to enforce zoning and building codes to prevent/control construction <br />