9.13 Borough of Totowa

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Section 9.13: Borough of Totowa
9.13 Borough of Totowa
This section presents the jurisdictional annex for the Borough of Totowa.
9.13.1 Hazard Mitigation Plan Point of Contact
The following individuals have been identified as the hazard mitigation plan’s primary and alternate points of
contact.
Primary Point of Contact
Allen DelVecchio, OEM Director
537 Totowa Road, Totowa, NJ 07512
Phone: 973-417-3255
Email: [email protected]
Alternate Point of Contact
Joseph Wassel, Municipal Clerk
537 Totowa Road, Totowa, NJ 07512
Phone: 9773-956-1000 x1009
Email: [email protected]
9.13.2 Municipal Profile
This section provides a summary of the community.
Population
According to the U.S. Census, the 2010 population for the Borough of Totowa was 10,844.
Location
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Borough has a total land area of 4.065 square miles, of which 3.994
square miles is land and 0.071 square miles is water.
Brief History
The Borough was first settled around 1750, but it was not until 1898 that it became an incorporated municipality
in New Jersey (Borough of Totowa, 2014).
Governing Body Format
The Borough is governed by a mayor and six person council.
Growth/Development Trends
The following table summarizes major residential/commercial development and major infrastructure
development that are identified for the next five (5) years in the municipality. Refer to the map in 9.13.8 of this
annex which illustrates the hazard areas along with the location of potential new development.
DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update – Passaic County and All Municipalities, New Jersey 9.13-1
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Table 9.13-1. Growth and Development
Type
(Residential
or
Commercial)
Location (address
and/or block/lot)
169 Minisink Road
State-owned property
State Property
Not
(across from State
turned over to the
(residential
determined
Police Barracks) –
Borough
mental health)
100+ parcels
* Only location-specific hazard zones or vulnerabilities identified.
Property Name
Number of
Structures
Known Hazard
Zone*
Description /
Status
None
1-2 years
9.13.3 Natural Hazard Event History Specific to the Municipality
Passaic County has a history of natural and non-natural hazard events as detailed in Volume I, Section 5.0 of
this plan. A summary of historical events is provided in each of the hazard profiles and includes a chronology
of events that have affected the County and its municipalities. For the purpose of this plan update, events that
have occurred in the County from 2008 to present were summarized to indicate the range and impact of hazard
events in the community. Information regarding specific damages is included, if available, based on reference
material or local sources. This information is presented in the table below. For details of these and additional
events, refer to Volume I, Section 5.0 of this plan.
Table 9.13-2. Hazard Event History
Date(s) of
Event
December 2627, 2010
August 26 –
September 5,
2011
Event Type
Severe Winter Storm
and Snowstorm
Hurricane Irene
FEMA
Declaration #
(If Applicable)
County
Designated?
Summary of Damages/Losses
DR-1954
Yes
Yes
DR-4021
Yes
495 houses were impacted (took on water)
10 severe repetitive losses
Some houses had 1 foot in basement to 2-3
feet on the first floor;
350 houses got raw sewage 1-8 feet in the
basement
3 out of 4 sanitary pump stations were
inoperable completely underwater;
25 businesses took on substantial water
damages ranged from $10K to $3Million
(loss of inventory);
Infrastructure damage to sanitary sewer
system – pumps were submerged and burnt
out, electronics went;
Fire Department and National Guard (2 trucks
assigned to Totowa) evacuated 400 people by
boats/big trucks  98% went to relatives;
~2% went to temporary shelters
Municipal building not impacted
2 Fire Houses underwater – abandoned and
moved to another part of Town;
Route 46 was shut down; Totowa was like an
island
Gas service was out for ~600 homes (10 days
to 3 weeks without service); water got into
the natural gas pipes in the ground so grid
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Date(s) of
Event
Event Type
FEMA
Declaration #
(If Applicable)
County
Designated?
Summary of Damages/Losses
was shut down and had to go house to house
to take the meters out. Public Service had to
go house to house.
Damages $50Million
October 29,
2011
Severe Storm
DR-4048
Yes
October 26November 8,
2012
Hurricane Sandy
DR-4086
Yes
Flood inundation exceeded the 100 year
floodplain
Three-quarters of the Borough experienced
downed trees; trees into houses, telephone
phones snapped on people’s houses; wires
down; power outages.
10-12 houses had damages from tree debris;
Entire town without power with the exception
of three streets;
3500 homes did not have power;
303 businesses did not have power;
50 properties State/Churches (nonpublic) did
not have power
No power from 8 hours to 11 days
Debris cleanup – submitted for
reimbursement (Public Works – 4 weeks/5
days per week, 3 separate crews; wood chips
recycled through a private contractor
Police stations had no power
Lost water in water tank
Water system had no tower – water system
was critical for 48 hours – no emergency
generator to power the pumps
The following figure illustrates the roadways in the Borough that had greater than 1 foot of water as a result of
Hurricane Irene.
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Figure 9.13-1. Hurricane Irene Inundation in the Borough of Totowa
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9.13.4 Hazard Vulnerabilities and Ranking
The hazard profiles in Section 5.0 of this plan have detailed information regarding each plan participant’s
vulnerability to the identified hazards. The risk ranking methodology is presented in Section 5.3. However, each
municipality had the opportunity to adjust the final ranking based on municipal feedback. The following
summarizes the hazard vulnerabilities and their ranking in the Borough of Totowa. For additional vulnerability
information relevant to this jurisdiction, refer to Section 5.0.
Hazard Risk/Vulnerability Risk Ranking
The table below summarizes the hazard risk/vulnerability rankings of potential hazards for the Borough.
Table 9.13-3. Hazard Risk/Vulnerability Risk Ranking
Hazard type
Coastal Storm
Drought
Dam Failure
Earthquake
Extreme
Temperature
Flood
Geological Hazards
Severe Storm
Winter Storm
Wildfire
Disease Outbreak
Hazardous Materials
Estimate of Potential Dollar Losses to
Structures Vulnerable to the Hazard a, c
100-Year MRP: $1,457,299
500-year MRP: $9,644,963
Annualized: $113,421
Damage estimate not available
500-year MRP: $1,637,119
2,500-year MRP: $36,084,173
1% Annual Chance: $0
Exposed to Class A and Class
$27,582,000
B:
100-Year MRP: $1,457,299
500-year MRP: $9,644,963
Annualized: $113,421
1% GBS: $24,776,105
5% GBS: $123,880,527
Estimated Value Exposed to
$7,153,350
Extreme, Very High and High:
Probability
of
Occurrence
Risk Ranking
Score
(Probability
x Impact)
Hazard
Ranking b
Frequent
48
High
Rare
Frequent
6
27
Low
Medium
Occasional
28
Medium
Frequent
27
Medium
Occasional
24
Medium
Frequent
18
Medium
Frequent
48
High
Frequent
54
High
Occasional
12
Low
Frequent
Frequent
15
15
Medium
Medium
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Summary
The following table summarizes the NFIP statistics for the Borough of Totowa.
Table 9.13-4. NFIP Summary
Municipality
# Policies
(1)
# Claims
(Losses) (1)
Total Loss
Payments (2)
# Rep.
Loss
Prop. (1)
Totowa, Borough of
320
428
$6,503,018.90
45
Source:
# Severe
Rep. Loss
Prop.
(1)
# Policies in
1% Flood
Boundary
(3)
7
261
FEMA, 2014
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Note (1)
Note (2)
Note (3)
Note (4)
Note (5)
Policies, claims, repetitive loss and severe repetitive loss statistics provided by FEMA and are current as of August 31, 2014 and
are summarized by Community Name. Please note the total number of repetitive loss properties excludes the severe repetitive loss
properties. The number of claims represents claims closed by 8/31/2014.
Total building and content losses from the claims file provided by FEMA Region 2.
The policies inside and outside of the flood zones is based on the latitude and longitude provided by FEMA Region 2 in the policy file.
Number in the floodplain was determined using the 2007 Effective DFIRM 1% annual chance flood boundary.
FEMA noted that where there is more than one entry for a property, there may be more than one policy in force or more than one
GIS possibility.
A zero percentage denotes less than 1/100th percentage and not zero damages or vulnerability as may be the case.
Critical Facilities
The table below presents the number of critical facilities, by type, in the community located in the effective
(2007) and preliminary FEMA flood zones (1% and 0.2% annual chance boundaries).
Table 9.13-5a. Number of Critical Facilities in the Effective DFIRM 1% and 0.2% Annual Chance Flood
Boundaries
1% Annual Chance
Municipality
Totowa, Borough of
Source:
0.2% Annual Chance
Fire
Electric
Substation
Wastewater
Pump
1
1
4
Fire
Electric
Substation
Wastewater
Pump
Senior
2
1
4
1
Passaic County, FEMA 2007
Table 9.13-6b. Number of Critical Facilities in the Preliminary DFIRM 1% and 0.2% Annual Chance
Flood Boundaries
1% Annual Chance
Municipality
Totowa, Borough
of
Source:
0.2% Annual Chance
Fire
Wastewater
Pump
Fire
Electric
Substation
Wastewater
Pump
1
3
2
1
5
Passaic County, FEMA 2015
Other Vulnerabilities Identified by Municipality
According to the 2007 Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for Passaic County, the Passaic River causes flooding in the
Borough of Totowa in the low-lying areas near Totowa Road and Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. However, limited
development along the Singac Brook and Naachtpunkt Brook and steep topography along the River have limited
flooding within the Borough (FEMA FIS 2007).
The 2006 Borough of Totowa Municipal Stormwater Management Plan states that the Borough exhibits water
quantity problems including flooding and stream bank erosion. A majority of the flooding issues in Totowa are
the result of portions of the Borough being located within the flood zones of the Passaic River. Isolated flooding
conditions may be the result of undersized culverts associated with road drainage. During severe weather events,
the undersized culverts do not have adequate capacity which causes a backwater effect and flooding upstream.
Outfalls along the waterbodies in the Borough and drainage channels are not properly stabilized and erosion
occurs during high intensity rainfall events. As the impervious surface areas increase in the Borough, the peak
and volumes of stream flows have also increased. This results in stream bank erosion and unstable areas and
degraded stream habitats (Alaimo Engineering Group 2006).
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9.13.5 Capability Assessment
This section identifies the following capabilities of the local jurisdiction:
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Planning and regulatory capability
Administrative and technical capability
Fiscal capability
Education/Outreach and Community classification
Self-Assessment of Capability
National Flood Insurance Program
Integration of Mitigation Planning into Existing and Future Planning Mechanisms
Planning and Regulatory Capability
The table below summarizes the regulatory tools that are available to the Borough of Totowa.
Table 9.13-7. Planning and Regulatory Tools
Do you have
this?
(Yes/No)
If Yes, date
of adoption
or update
Authority
(local,
county, state,
federal)
Dept. /Agency
Responsible
Code Citation and Comments
(Code Chapter, name of plan,
explanation of authority, etc.)
Master Plan
Yes
Local
Planning Board
4-95
Capital Improvements Plan
Yes
Local
Planning Board
4-95
Floodplain Management / Basin Plan
Yes
Local
Floodplain
Administrator
189
Yes
Revised Dec.
2006
Local
Engineering
352-1, 352-8
Open Space Plan
Yes
Local
Building
415-176
Stream Corridor Management Plan
Yes
Local
Engineer
352
Watershed Management or Protection
Plan
No
Economic Development Plan
Yes
Local
Planning Board
Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan
Yes
Local
OEM
Emergency Response Plan
Yes
Local
OEM
Post-Disaster Recovery Plan
Yes
Local
OEM
Transportation Plan
Yes
Local
OEM
Strategic Recovery Planning Report
No
Tool / Program
(code, ordinance, plan)
Planning Capability
Stormwater Management Plan
Other Plans:
Regulatory Capability
Building Code
Yes
State & Local
Construction
Zoning Ordinance
Yes
State & Local
Planning Board
Subdivision Ordinance
Yes
Local
Yes
Federal, State,
Local
NFIP Flood Damage Prevention
Ordinance
State Uniform Construction Code Act
(N.J.S. 52:27D-119 et seq.)
NJSA 40:55D
415-64; NJ 46:23-9.9
OEM, Floodplain
Administrator
NJSA 40:48-1
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Tool / Program
(code, ordinance, plan)
NFIP: Cumulative Substantial
Damages
Do you have
this?
(Yes/No)
If Yes, date
of adoption
or update
Authority
(local,
county, state,
federal)
Dept. /Agency
Responsible
Code Citation and Comments
(Code Chapter, name of plan,
explanation of authority, etc.)
No
NFIP: Freeboard
Yes
Growth Management Ordinances
Yes
State, Local
Site Plan Review Requirements
Yes
Local
Planning Board
Stormwater Management Ordinance
Yes
Local
Engineer
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer
System (MS4)
Yes
Local
Engineer
4.5-6.3
352
Natural Hazard Ordinance
Post-Disaster Recovery Ordinance
Real Estate Disclosure Requirement
Yes
The Borough requires that if you are
in the floodplain, you are required to
have an elevation certificate at the
time of purchase.
Other [Special Purpose Ordinances
(i.e., sensitive areas, steep slope)]
Yes
The Borough has adopted the League
of Municipalities definition of a
family and has the family ordinance.
Administrative and Technical Capability
The table below summarizes potential staff and personnel resources available to the Borough of Totowa.
Table 9.13-8. Administrative and Technical Capabilities
Is this in
place?
(Yes or
No)
Department/ Agency/Position
Planning Board
Yes
Administrator, Planning Board
Mitigation Planning Committee
Yes
OEM Director
Environmental Board/Commission
Yes
Planning Board
Open Space Board/Committee
Yes
Planning Board
Economic Development Commission/Committee
Yes
Planning Board
Yes
Administrator, Municipal Clerk; Joint Insurance
Fund Safety Officer
Yes
OEM Director; Mutual aid agreements include
storm water management maintenance ordinance
Resources
Administrative Capability
Maintenance Programs to Reduce Risk
Mutual Aid Agreements
Technical/Staffing Capability
Planner(s) or Engineer(s) with knowledge of land
development and land management practices
Yes
Engineer(s) or Professional(s) trained in construction
practices related to buildings and/or infrastructure
Yes
Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural
hazards
Yes
NFIP Floodplain Administrator
Yes
OEM
Surveyor(s)
Yes
Engineer
Engineer
Construction Official
Engineer
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Resources
Personnel skilled or trained in GIS and/or Hazus-MH
applications
Is this in
place?
(Yes or
No)
No
Scientist familiar with natural hazards
No
Emergency Manager
Yes
Department/ Agency/Position
OEM Director
Grant Writer(s)
Yes
OEM Director and Contractor
Staff with expertise or training in benefit/cost analysis
Yes
Administrator, Municipal Clerk
Professionals trained in conducting damage assessments
Yes
OEM and Building Inspector
Fiscal Capability
The table below summarizes financial resources available to the Borough of Totowa.
Table 9.13-9. Fiscal Capabilities
Financial Resources
Community development Block Grants (CDBG, CDBG-DR)
Accessible or Eligible to Use
(Yes/No/Don’t Know)
Yes – CDBG-DR is being used to
acquire five homes (approximately $1.3
Billion)
Capital Improvements Project Funding
Yes
Authority to Levy Taxes for specific purposes
Yes
User fees for water, sewer, gas or electric service
Yes
Impact Fees for homebuyers or developers of new
development/homes
Yes
Stormwater Utility Fee
No
Incur debt through general obligation bonds
Yes
Incur debt through special tax bonds
Yes
Incur debt through private activity bonds
No
Withhold public expenditures in hazard-prone areas
Yes
Other Federal or State Funding Programs
Yes
Open Space Acquisition Funding Programs
Yes
Other
Education/Outreach and Community Classifications
The table below summarizes education/outreach programs the community participates in and the classifications for
community program available to the Borough of Totowa.
Table 9.13-10. Education/Outreach and Community Classifications
Program
Community Rating System (CRS)
Do you
have
this?
(Yes/No)
NP – in
process
Classification
(if applicable)
Date Classified
(if applicable)
Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule
(BCEGS)
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Program
Public Protection (ISO Fire Protection Classes
1 to 10)
Do you
have
this?
(Yes/No)
Yes
Storm Ready
No
Firewise
No
Disaster/Safety Programs in/for Schools
Yes
Organizations with Mitigation Focus (advocacy
group, non-government)
No
Public Education Program/Outreach (through
website, social media)
Yes
Public-Private Partnerships
NP = Not participating
Classification
(if applicable)
Date Classified
(if applicable)
No
The classifications listed above relate to the community’s ability to provide effective services to lessen its
vulnerability to the hazards identified. These classifications can be viewed as a gauge of the community’s
capabilities in all phases of emergency management (preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation) and are used
as an underwriting parameter for determining the costs of various forms of insurance. The CRS class applies to
flood insurance while the BCEGS and Public Protection classifications apply to standard property insurance. CRS
classifications range on a scale of 1 to 10 with class 1 being the best possible classification, and class 10 representing
no classification benefit. Firewise classifications include a higher classification when the subject property is located
beyond 1000 feet of a creditable fire hydrant and is within 5 road miles of a recognized Fire Station.
Criteria for classification credits are outlined in the following documents:
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The Community Rating System Coordinators Manual
The Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule
The ISO Mitigation online ISO’s Public Protection website at
http://www.isomitigation.com/ppc/0000/ppc0001.html
The National Weather Service Storm Ready website at http://www.weather.gov/stormready/howto.htm
The National Firewise Communities website at http://firewise.org/
Self-Assessment of Capability
The table below provides an approximate measure of the Borough’s capability to work in a hazard-mitigation
capacity and/or effectively implement hazard mitigation strategies to reduce hazard vulnerabilities.
Degree of Hazard Mitigation Capability
Area
Limited
(If limited, what are
your obstacles?)*
Moderate
Planning and Regulatory Capability
X
Administrative and Technical Capability
X
Fiscal Capability
X
Community Political Capability
X
High
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Degree of Hazard Mitigation Capability
Area
Limited
(If limited, what are
your obstacles?)*
Moderate
Community Resiliency Capability
X
Capability to Integrate Mitigation into
Municipal Processes and Activities.
X
High
National Flood Insurance Program
NFIP Floodplain Administrator
Allen DelVecchio, OEM Director
Flood Vulnerability Summary
The municipality maintains lists/inventories of properties that have been damaged by floods. Currently, there are
approximately 20 properties interested in mitigation and five properties being acquired using CDBG-DR and Blue
Acres funding. As a result of Hurricane Sandy, there were 10 residences and five commercial properties impacted.
The NFIP Floodplain Administrator makes substantial damage estimates.
Resources
The OEM Director is the sole person assuming the responsibilities of floodplain administration; however he can
obtain assistance from all departments including engineering. The NFIP Floodplain Administrator feels he is
adequately supported and trained to fulfill his responsibilities; however would consider continuing education and/or
certification training on floodplain management if offered.
Compliance History
The community is in good standing with the NFIP. It is unknown when the most recent compliance audit was
conducted.
Regulatory
The community’s floodplain management regulations/ordinances do not exceed the FEMA and State minimum
requirements. Other local ordinances, plans or programs that support floodplain management and meeting the NFIP
requirements include the reviews by the Planning Board.
Community Rating System
The Borough of Totowa does not participate in the Community Rating System (CRS) program; however is in the
process of applying.
Other Capabilities Identified
Previous actions that are now on-going programs and capabilities are described below. Refer to Table 9.13-11
presented later in this annex.
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Integration of Hazard Mitigation into Existing and Future Planning Mechanisms
For a community to succeed in reducing long-term risk, hazard mitigation must be integrated into the day-to-day
local government operations. As part of this planning effort, each community was surveyed to obtain a better
understanding of their community’s progress in plan integration. A summary is provided below. In addition, the
community identified specific integration activities that will be incorporated into municipal procedures.
Master Plan (Rev. 2013): This Plan seeks to encourage an orderly distribution of land uses that can provide for
the health, safety and welfare of the Borough’s residents. Totowa is mostly developed with limited access to
properties for open space and active recreation. Many of the Plan’s goals aim to focus on redevelopment and
revitalization of existing properties and areas, while maintaining and improving their existing open spaces and
acquiring other suitable lands for open space.
Stormwater Management Plan (2006): The Borough’s Stormwater Management Plan addresses the potential risks
due to increased stormwater runoff from major new developments and outlines design and performance standards
for stormwater management. The goals of this Plan include, reducing flood damage, soil erosion and nonpoint
source pollution, maintain groundwater recharge and maintain the integrity of stream channels. The Plan contains
a section on Flood Damage Control, which provides proposed structural and nonstructural methods of stormwater
management, which include:
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Channel modification
Stormwater Detention
Floodplain Management and Regulation
Disaster Preparedness
Ordinances: The Borough has their ordinances and flood protection measures available on their website. Please
visit the Borough of Totowa website at http://www.totowanj.org/index.html for further information.
Prior to land use, zoning changes or development permitting the Borough reviews the hazard mitigation plan or
other hazard analyses to ensure consistent and compatible land use.
The Borough requires that if you are in the floodplain, you are required to have an elevation certificate at the time
of purchase. The Building Department saves the elevation certificates.
The Borough has adopted the League of Municipalities definition of a family and has the family ordinance.
Outreach: The Borough’s website has a webpage dedicated to news, where it posts information regarding current
events, public health advisories, infrastructure maintenance projects, and general advisories. The site also has a
webpage for the Office of Emergency Management (http://www.totowanj.org/OEM.html), which posts safety tips
and links to other emergency related organizations, including FEMA and NFIP. There is also a link to view the
current flood levels of the Passaic River. Sheltering information is also available on the website. Residents that
require special assistance can register with the Borough on the Register Ready list. The health department visits
these houses and provides assistance. For example, during Hurricane Sandy, these residents were checked on
individually to see if additional assistance was required.
There are three emergency alert systems that residents can sign-up for, Nixle, NJ Alert and NJ Register Ready,
which is focused on residents with access and functional needs and their families. Reverse 911 has already been
completed.
Funding: The Borough is currently in the process of acquiring five properties using CDBG-DR funding. The
Borough has also applied for and obtained funding through FEMA fire grants and FEMA HMGP funding. The
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Borough also has a line item for mitigation in their capital improvements budget and have funded mitigation projects
in the past.
Joining CRS: The Borough is in the process of joining CRS. They have submitted a letter from the Mayor and held
a meeting with FEMA Region 2 Headquarters in attendance. Refer to their updated mitigation strategy in Table
9.13-11 (Totowa-8).
9.13.6 Mitigation Strategy and Prioritization
This section discusses past mitigations actions and status, describes proposed hazard mitigation initiatives, and
prioritization.
Past Mitigation Initiative Status
The following table indicates progress on the community’s mitigation strategy identified in the 2010 Plan. Actions
that are carried forward as part of this plan update are included in the following subsection in its own table with
prioritization. Previous actions that are now on-going programs and capabilities are indicated as such in the
following table and may also be found under ‘Capability Assessment’ presented previously in this annex.
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Table 9.13-11. Past Mitigation Initiative Status
Describe Status
1. Please describe what was accomplished and
indicate % complete.
Status
(In progress,
No progress,
2010 Mitigation Action
Complete)
Engineering study to determine best
mitigation action for Fire Department
located on 93 Lincoln Avenue
In Progress
Backup power for Fire Department
located on 400 Riverview Drive
In Progress
Backup power for Shelter at Totowa
Community Center at 393 Union
Boulevard
2. If there was no progress, indicate what
obstacles/delays encountered?
3. If there was progress, how is/was the action
being funded (e.g., FEMA HMGP grant, local
budget)?
Next Step
(Include in 2015
HMP,
Discontinue)
Describe Next Step
1. If including action in 2015 HMP,
revise/reword to be more specific (as
appropriate).
2. If discontinue, explain why
1.
2.
3.
4.
1. HMGP grant application in progress (HMGP
Sandy energy allocation)
Include in 2015 HMP
1. Engineering is leading – flood issue in the
basement. Refer to new action in Table 9.1311.
Include in 2015 HMP
1. HMGP Energy Allocation $75K. Refer to
new action in Table 9.13-11.
In Progress
Include in 2015 HMP
1.
Engineering study to determine risk
of dam failure (bordering Little Falls /
Totowa / Wayne / West Paterson
municipalities)
In Progress
1. USACE is leading this study.
Include in 2015 HMP
1. The Borough will attend meetings and
keep in contact with USACE but Totowa is
not the lead USACE is the lead. Refer to new
action in Table 9.13-11.
Burying power lines along Lower
Borough, West End Industrial Park,
the Business Section of Route 46, and
the Industrial Section of Union
Boulevard
Engineering study to determine route
of flooding and appropriate
mitigation action for properties
(including properties on the repetitive
loss lists) on the following streets:
Norwood Terrace, Riverview Drive,
Lincoln Avenue, Boyle Avenue,
Charles Street, Franklin Place, Lewis
Place, Williams Place, Totowa Road,
Jackson Road, Madison Road,
Vreeland Avenue, Maltese Drive,
No Progress
1. New power lines were put overhead for increased
voltage so this action is no longer needed.
Discontinue
In Progress
1.Partially funded CDBG-DR funded for 5 houses (4
on Norwood, 1 on Riverview Drive)
Include in 2015 HMP
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HMGP energy allocation ($211K). Refer
to new action in Table 9.13-11.
1. Ongoing project (Engineering is the lead).
Refer to new action in Table 9.13-11.
Describe Status
Status
(In progress,
No progress,
West End Road, Crescent Avenue,
Margaret Street, and Rosalie Street
Acquisition of properties (including
properties on the repetitive loss lists)
on Norwood Terrace
Complete)
budget)?
Next Step
(Include in 2015
HMP,
Discontinue)
Describe Next Step
appropriate).
In Progress
1. In progress; five properties being acquired using
CDBG-DR funding however additional properties
need to be mitigated
Include in 2015 HMP
1. Refer to new action in Table 9.13-11.
Rebuild and relocate Williams Street
Sewer Pumping Station
No Progress
Include in 2015 HMP
1. Carry forward – move down the street
outside the flood zone. Lead agency: Sewer
Department. Refer to new action in Table
9.13-11.
Rehabilitation and install new pump
for storm water for Lower Borough
area
Complete
1.
2. No funding to initiate
3.
4.
1. Installed check valves in four storm lines that lead
to the River (funded through the Borough) because
new pump was not feasible. Borough Engineering
installed the check valves.
Backup power for EOC located at 22
Mitchell Avenue
Backup power for Municipal
Complex located at 537 Totowa Road
Complete
1. Complete – funded through FEMA fire grant
In Progress
Include in 2015 HMP
Rebuild Riverview Pump Station
located at 100 Riverview Drive
No Progress
2.
3.
4.
1. There has been no progress due to a lack of
funding; FEMA visited the site 1 year after Irene and
said this was a good mitigation project.
Include in 2015 HMP
Install early warning system
In Progress
1.No funding; already completed a reverse 911
system
Include in 2015 HMP
1. Install early warning system (sirens or best
available technology). Refer to new action in
Table 9.13-11.
Backup Power for Fire House/
Shelter located at 11 Mitchell Avenue
Complete
1. Funding was obtained through the FEMA Fire
grants
February 2015
Describe Status
Status
(In progress,
No progress,
Develop all hazards public education
and outreach program for hazard
mitigation and preparedness
Complete)
In Progress
budget)?
1. CRS application is in progress; continue outreach
as discussed in integration section earlier in this
annex.
Next Step
(Include in 2015
HMP,
Discontinue)
Include in 2015 HMP
February 2015
Describe Next Step
appropriate).
Completed Mitigation Initiatives not Identified in the Previous Mitigation Strategy
The Borough has not identified additional mitigation projects/activities that have been completed since the 2010
HMP.
Proposed Hazard Mitigation Initiatives for the Plan Update
The Borough participated in a mitigation action workshop in November 2014 and was provided the following FEMA
publications to use as a resource as part of their comprehensive review of all possible activities and mitigation
measures to address their hazards: FEMA 551 ‘Selecting Appropriate Mitigation Measures for Floodprone
Structures’ (March 2007) and FEMA ‘Mitigation Ideas – A Resource for Reducing Risk to Natural Hazards’
(January 2013). In addition, the results of the exposure analysis conducted using the updated critical facilities
inventory and the hazards of concern were provided to the plan participants to assist with the identification of
completed and/or new mitigation actions. In December 2014, the Borough participated in a second workshop led
by FEMA and NJOEM regarding mitigation strategy, plan maintenance and plan integration to further assist with
the identification of mitigation actions.
Table 9.13-11 summarizes the comprehensive-range of specific mitigation initiatives the Borough would like to
pursue in the future to reduce the effects of hazards. Some of these initiatives may be previous actions carried
forward for this plan update. These initiatives are dependent upon available funding (grants and local match
availability) and may be modified or omitted at any time based on the occurrence of new hazard events and changes
in municipal priorities. Both the four FEMA mitigation action categories and the six CRS mitigation action
categories are listed in the table below to further demonstrate the wide-range of activities and mitigation measures
selected.
As discussed in Section 6, 14 evaluation/prioritization criteria are used to complete the prioritization of mitigation
initiatives. For each new mitigation action, a numeric rank is assigned (-1, 0, or 1) for each of the 14 evaluation
criteria to assist with prioritizing your actions as ‘High’, ‘Medium’, or ‘Low.’ The table below summarizes the
evaluation of each mitigation initiative, listed by Action Number.
Table 9.13-12 provides a summary of the prioritization of all proposed mitigation initiatives for the Plan update.
February 2015
Totowa - 1
Totowa - 2
Totowa - 3
Totowa - 4
Totowa - 5
County funding addressed
one street but additional
funding is required to
complete.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineer
(USACE) will conduct an
engineering study to
determine risk of dam failure
(bordering Little Falls /
Totowa / Wayne / West
Paterson municipalities). The
Borough will remain
informed on this project.
Engineering study to
determine route of flooding
Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Existing
All Hazards
Existing
Flood,
Coastal
Storm,
Severe
Weather
2, 6
Engineering
High
Existing
All Hazards
1, 2, 6
DPW
Existing
Dam Failure
1, 2
Existing
Flood,
Coastal
1, 2
Goals Met
Lead and
Support
Agencies
Estimated
Benefits
1, 2, 6
OEM
High
CRS Category
Mitigation Initiative
Obtain backup power to
ensure continuity of
operations at critical
facilities:
1. Fire Department (400
Riverview Drive)
2. Totowa Community
Center (shelter) 393
Union Blvd.
3. Totowa Police Dispatch
4. Municipal Complex at
537 Totowa Road
Conduct an engineering
study to determine the most
feasible and cost-beneficial
flood mitigation action at the
Fire Department (93 Lincoln
Ave)
Rehabilitation of sanitary
sewer lines in the lower
Borough area (~400 houses);
This prevents sanitary
sewerage from backing up
into people’s homes when the
pump station goes down.
Applies to
New and/or
Existing
Structures*
Mitigation
Category
Initiative
Table 9.13-12. Proposed Hazard Mitigation Initiatives
Sources
of
Funding
Timeline
Priority
HMGP
Short
High
SIP
PP,
ES
Medium
FEMA
HMA;
Municipal
Budget
Short DOF
High
LPR
PR
High
High
FEMA
Short DOF
High
SIP
PP,
SIP
USACE;
Borough
High
Medium
USACE
Short DOF
High
LPR.
EAP
PR
Engineering
High
Medium
FEMA
HMA;
Short DOF
High
LPR
PR
Estimated
Cost
1. $75,000
2. $211,960
3. $75,000
DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update – Passaic County and All Municipalities, New Jersey
February 2015
9.13-18
Totowa - 6
Totowa - 7
Install early warning
communication system in the
Borough (sirens or best
available technology)
Totowa - 8
Join the CRS program which
will include public
education/outreach activities
Totowa - 9
Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Goals Met
Lead and
Support
Agencies
Estimated
Benefits
Estimated
Cost
Storm,
Severe
Weather
Existing
New and
Existing
Flood,
Coastal
Storm,
Severe
Weather
All Hazards
Sources
of
Funding
Timeline
Priority
CRS Category
and appropriate mitigation
action for properties
(including properties on the
repetitive loss lists) on the
following streets: Norwood
Terrace, Riverview Drive,
Lincoln Avenue, Boyle
Avenue, Charles Street,
Franklin Place, Lewis Place,
Williams Place, Totowa
Road, Jackson Road,
Madison Road, Vreeland
Avenue, Maltese Drive, West
End Road, Crescent Avenue,
Margaret Street, and Rosalie
Street
Rebuild and/or relocate the
following pump stations:
1. Relocate down the road
outside the flood zone:
Williams Street Sewer
Pumping Station
2. Rebuild Riverview Pump
Station (100 Riverview
Drive)
Applies to
New and/or
Existing
Structures*
Mitigation
Category
Initiative
Municipal
Budget
1, 2, 6
1, 6
Sewer
Department
OEM
High
Medium
High
FEMA
HMA
Short DOF
High
SIP
PP,
SP
Medium
Federal
and/or
State
funding,
Municipal
Budget
Short DOF
Medium
EAP
ES
NFIP FPA, as
fully
supported by
Medium Municipal
LPR,
N/A
1, 3, 5
Low
Short (year 1)
High
local
High
Budget
EAP
government
officials
Support the mitigation of vulnerable structures via retrofit (e.g. elevation, flood-proofing) or acquisition/relocation to protect structures from future damage, with repetitive loss and severe
repetitive loss properties as a priority when applicable.
Phase 1: Identify appropriate candidates and determine most cost-effective mitigation option (in progress; 5 in process of being acquired).
Phase 2: Work with the property owners to implement selected action based on available funding and local match availability.
Flood,
Coastal
Storm,
Severe
Weather
February 2015
9.13-19
PR,
PI
See above.
N/A
Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Goals Met
All Hazards
1, 2
Lead and
Support
Agencies
Elected
Official’s
Office
Estimated
Benefits
Medium
Estimated
Cost
Low
Sources
of
Funding
Municipal
Budget;
HMA
programs
with local
or county
match
Timeline
Priority
Short
High
EAP
Notes:
Not all acronyms and abbreviations defined below are included in the table.
*Does this mitigation initiative reduce the effects of hazards on new and/or existing buildings and/or infrastructure? Not applicable (N/A) is inserted if this does not apply.
Acronyms and Abbreviations:
CRS
Community Rating System
HMA
Hazard Mitigation Assistance
DPW
Department of Public Works
N/A
Not applicable
FEMA
Federal Emergency Management Agency
OEM
Office of Emergency Management
Potential FEMA HMA Funding Sources:
FMA
Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program
HMGP
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
HMA
Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program
Costs:
Where actual project costs have been reasonably estimated:
Low
< $10,000
Medium $10,000 to $100,000
High
> $100,000
Where actual project costs cannot reasonably be established at this time:
Low
Possible to fund under existing budget. Project is part of, or can be part of
an existing on-going program.
Medium Could budget for under existing work plan, but would require a
reapportionment of the budget or a budget amendment, or the cost of the
project would have to be spread over multiple years.
High
Would require an increase in revenue via an alternative source (i.e., bonds,
grants, fee increases) to implement. Existing funding levels are not
adequate to cover the costs of the proposed project.
Timeline:
Short
Long Term
OG
DOF
1 to 5 years
5 years or greater
On-going program
Depending on funding
Benefits:
Where possible, an estimate of project benefits (per FEMA’s benefit calculation methodology)
has been evaluated against the project costs, and is presented as:
Low=
< $10,000
Medium $10,000 to $100,000
High
> $100,000
Where numerical project benefits cannot reasonably be established at this time:
Low
Long-term benefits of the project are difficult to quantify in the short term.
Medium Project will have a long-term impact on the reduction of risk exposure to
life and property, or project will provide an immediate reduction in the risk
exposure to property.
High
Project will have an immediate impact on the reduction of risk exposure to
life and property.
Mitigation Category:

Local Plans and Regulations (LPR) – These actions include government authorities, policies or codes that influence the way land and buildings are being developed and built.
February 2015
9.13-20
CRS Category
Applies to
New and/or
Existing
Structures*
Mitigation
Category
Initiative
PI

Structure and Infrastructure Project (SIP)- These actions involve modifying existing structures and infrastructure to protect them from a hazard or remove them from a hazard area. This
could apply to public or private structures as well as critical facilities and infrastructure. This type of action also involves projects to construct manmade structures to reduce the impact
of hazards.

Natural Systems Protection (NSP) – These are actions that minimize damage and losses, and also preserve or restore the functions of natural systems.

Education and Awareness Programs (EAP) – These are actions to inform and educate citizens, elected officials, and property owners about hazards and potential ways to mitigate them.
These actions may also include participation in national programs, such as StormReady and Firewise Communities
CRS Category:

Preventative Measures (PR) - Government, administrative or regulatory actions, or processes that influence the way land and buildings are developed and built. Examples include
planning and zoning, floodplain local laws, capital improvement programs, open space preservation, and storm water management regulations.

Property Protection (PP) - These actions include public activities to reduce hazard losses or actions that involve (1) modification of existing buildings or structures to protect them from
a hazard or (2) removal of the structures from the hazard area. Examples include acquisition, elevation, relocation, structural retrofits, storm shutters, and shatter-resistant glass.

Public Information (PI) - Actions to inform and educate citizens, elected officials, and property owners about hazards and potential ways to mitigate them. Such actions include
outreach projects, real estate disclosure, hazard information centers, and educational programs for school-age children and adults.

Natural Resource Protection (NR) - Actions that minimize hazard loss and also preserve or restore the functions of natural systems. These actions include sediment and erosion control,
stream corridor restoration, watershed management, forest and vegetation management, and wetland restoration and preservation.

Structural Flood Control Projects (SP) - Actions that involve the construction of structures to reduce the impact of a hazard. Such structures include dams, setback levees, floodwalls,
retaining walls, and safe rooms.

Emergency Services (ES) - Actions that protect people and property during and immediately following a disaster or hazard event. Services include warning systems, emergency response
services, and the protection of essential facilities
February 2015
9.13-21
Timeline
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
11
High
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
11
High
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
11
High
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
11
High
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
11
High
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
11
High
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
10
Medium
February 2015
Total
Multi-Hazard
1
Other
Community
Objectives
Administrative
1
Agency
Champion
Social
Totowa - 7
Environmental
Totowa - 6
Fiscal
Totowa - 5
Legal
Totowa - 4
Political
Totowa - 3
Technical
Totowa - 2
Obtain backup power
to ensure continuity of
operations at critical
facilities
Conduct an
engineering study to
determine the most
feasible and costbeneficial flood
mitigation action at the
Fire Department (93
Lincoln Ave)
Rehabilitation of
sanitary sewer lines in
the lower Borough
area.
U.S. Army Corps of
Engineer (USACE) to
conduct an engineering
study to determine risk
of dam failure. The
Borough will remain
informed on this
project.
Engineering study to
determine route of
flooding and
appropriate mitigation
action for properties
(including properties
on the repetitive loss
lists)
Rebuild and/or relocate
pump stations
Install early warning
communication system
in the Borough (sirens
or best available
technology)
CostEffectiveness
Totowa - 1
Mitigation
Action/Initiative
Life Safety
Mitigation
Action/Project
Number
Property
Protection
Table 9.13-13. Summary of Prioritization of Actions
High /
Medium
/ Low
9.13-22
Timeline
1
1
1
1
0
11
High
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
11
High
February 2015
Total
Multi-Hazard
1
Other
Community
Objectives
Administrative
0
Agency
Champion
Social
Join the CRS program
which will include
Totowa - 8
public
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
education/outreach
activities
Support the mitigation
of vulnerable
structures via retrofit
(e.g. elevation, floodproofing) or
acquisition/relocation
Totowa - 9
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
to protect structures
from future damage,
with repetitive loss and
severe repetitive loss
properties as a priority
when applicable.
Note: Refer to Section 6 which contains the guidance on conducting the prioritization of mitigation actions.
Environmental
Fiscal
Legal
Political
Technical
CostEffectiveness
Mitigation
Action/Initiative
Property
Protection
Mitigation
Action/Project
Number
Life Safety
Table 9.13-13. Summary of Prioritization of Actions
High /
Medium
/ Low
9.13-23
9.13.7 Future Needs To Better Understand Risk/Vulnerability
None at this time.
9.13.8 Hazard Area Extent and Location
Hazard area extent and location maps have been generated for the Borough of Totowa that illustrate the probable
areas impacted within the municipality. These maps are based on the best available data at the time of the
preparation of this plan, and are considered to be adequate for planning purposes. Maps have only been generated
for those hazards that can be clearly identified using mapping techniques and technologies, and for which the
Borough of Totowa has significant exposure. These maps are illustrated in the hazard profiles within Section 5.4,
Volume I of this Plan.
9.13.9 Additional Comments
None at this time.
February 2015
Figure 9.13-1. Borough of Totowa Hazard Area Extent and Location Map 1
February 2015
Figure 9.13-2. Borough of Totowa Hazard Area Extent and Location Map 2
February 2015
Action Number:
Mitigation Action/Initiative:
Totowa - 1
Obtain backup power to ensure continuity of operations at critical facilities
Assessing the Risk
Hazard(s) addressed:
All hazards
Specific problem being
mitigated:
No backup power at critical facilities to ensure continuity of operations
Evaluation of Potential Actions/Projects
Actions/Projects Considered
(name of project and reason
for not selecting):
1.
Obtain generators as backup power source at critical facilities
2.
Do nothing
3.
Action/Project Intended for Implementation
Description of Selected
Action/Project
1. Fire Department (400 Riverview Drive)
2. Totowa Community Center (shelter) 393 Union Blvd.
3. Totowa Police Dispatch
4. Municipal Complex at 537 Totowa Road
Action/Project Category
SIP
Goals Met
1, 2, 6
Applies to existing and/or
new development; or not
applicable
Existing
Benefits (losses avoided)
High
Estimated Cost
High
Priority*
High
Plan for Implementation
Responsible/Lead
Agency/Department
OEM
Local Planning Mechanism
Potential Funding Sources
FEMA HMGP
Timeline for Completion
Short (less than 5 years) depending on funding
Reporting on Progress (Do not complete – this will be used for the 2020 Update)
Date of Status Report/
Report of Progress
Date:
Progress on Action/Project:
* Refer to results of Prioritization on the next page
February 2015
Action Number:
Numeric
Rank
(-1, 0, 1)
Criteria
Life Safety
1
Property Protection
1
Cost-Effectiveness
1
Technical
1
Political
1
Legal
1
Fiscal
0
Environmental
0
Social
1
Administrative
1
Multi-Hazard
1
Timeline
1
Local Champion
1
Other Community
Objectives
0
Total
Priority
(High/Med/Low)
Totowa - 1
Provide brief rationale for numeric rank when appropriate
Depends on grant funding obtained
11
High
DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update – Passaic County, New Jersey
MONTH 2015
28
Action Number:
Totowa - 3
Rehabilitation of sanitary sewer lines in the lower Borough area (~400 houses).
Assessing the Risk
All Hazards
mitigated:
Sanitary sewage has backed up in people’s homes as a result of the pump station going
down.
for not selecting):
1.
Rehabilitation of sanitary sewer lines in the lower Borough area (~400 houses)
2.
Do nothing
3.
Action/Project
Rehabilitation of sanitary sewer lines in the lower Borough area (~400 houses). This
prevents sanitary sewerage from backing up into people’s homes when the pump station
goes down.
SIP
Goals Met
1, 2, 6
applicable
Existing
High
Estimated Cost
High
Priority*
High
Responsible/Lead
Agency/Department
DPW
FEMA HMA; Local budget
Report of Progress
Date:
MONTH 2015
9.13-29
Action Number:
Numeric
Rank
(-1, 0, 1)
Criteria
Life Safety
1
Property Protection
1
Cost-Effectiveness
1
Technical
1
Political
1
Legal
1
Fiscal
0
Environmental
0
Social
1
Administrative
1
Multi-Hazard
1
Timeline
1
Local Champion
1
Other Community
Objectives
0
Total
Priority
(High/Med/Low)
Totowa - 3
Rehabilitation of sanitary sewer lines in the lower Borough area (~400 houses).
11
High
MONTH 2015
30
Action Number:
Totowa - 6
Rebuild and/or relocate the pump stations.
Assessing the Risk
Flood, Coastal Storm, Severe Weather
mitigated:
Pump stations are located in the flood zone and need to relocated/rebuilt
for not selecting):
1.
Rebuild and/or relocate the pump stations
2.
Do nothing
3.
Action/Project
Rebuild and/or relocate the following pump stations:
1. Relocate down the road outside the flood zone: Williams Street Sewer Pumping
Station
2. Rebuild Riverview Pump Station (100 Riverview Drive)
SIP
Goals Met
1, 2, 6
applicable
Existing
High
Estimated Cost
High
Priority*
High
Responsible/Lead
Agency/Department
Sewer Department
FEMA HMA; Local budget
Report of Progress
Date:
MONTH 2015
9.13-31
Action Number:
Numeric
Rank
(-1, 0, 1)
Criteria
Life Safety
1
Property Protection
1
Cost-Effectiveness
1
Technical
1
Political
1
Legal
1
Fiscal
0
Environmental
0
Social
1
Administrative
1
Multi-Hazard
1
Timeline
1
Local Champion
1
Other Community
Objectives
0
Total
Priority
(High/Med/Low)
Totowa - 6
Rebuild and/or relocate the pump stations.
11
High
MONTH 2015
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9.13 Borough of Totowa

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