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Emmaus Borough, Lehigh County AnnexHazard Mitigation Plan Points-of-ContactPrimary:James KrippeEmergency Management Coordinator28 South 4th Street, Emmaus, PA 18049610-966-7522 / e PepeBorough Manager28 South 4th Street, Emmaus, PA al ProfileEmmaus Borough is located in the southern part of Lehigh County. It encompasses a land area of 2.9 square miles, and has apopulation of 11,211 (2010 Census). The borough is bordered by Upper Milford Township to the south; Lower Macungie Townshipto the west; Salisbury Township and Allentown to the north; and Upper Saucon Township to the east.Leibert Creek, a tributary to Little Lehigh Creek, runs through the western part of the borough, and another unnamed creek runsnorth through the eastern part of the borough. A small dam and stocked fishing pond are located in the southwestern area of theborough at Furnace Dam recreation area.State Route 476 / PA Turnpike cuts through the southwest corner of the borough. Route 329 runs southwest-northeast asChestnut Street, Main Street, and State Avenue through the borough, changing to north-northeast direction as Lehigh Street as itexits the northeastern part of the borough. Harrison Street also runs southwest-northeast through the borough, intersecting withSR 29 (State Avenue) just east of the Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks. Both the Norfolk Southern and East Penn Railroad runthrough the Borough.Municipal Participation1. Identify municipal stakeholders to be involved in the planning process such as, floodplain administrator, public works,emergency management, engineers, planners, etc., and include their specific role in the process.Shane Pepe, Borough ManagerRole: Oversight of entire processJohn Dychala, Public Works DirectorRole: Planning, infrastructure, resourcesBrad Youst, Hanover Engineering, EngineerRole: All engineering and floodplain managementJohn Price, Director of Emergency ServicesRole: Ambulance and fire servicesJames Farnsworth, PlannerRole: Zoning, planning, codes, inspectionsJames Krippe, Emergency Management CoordinatorRole: Coordinates EMA function
Emmaus Borough AnnexMunicipal Participation – continued2. Identify community stakeholders such as; neighborhood groups, religious groups, major employers / businesses, etc., thatwill be informed and / or involved in the planning process and describe how they will be involved.East Penn School District – houses over 2,800 students every day in schools. Need to be part of planning processfor evacuation, transportation and other reasons.Emmaus Main Street Partners – local business organizationEmmaus Board of Health – inspectorsLocal churches – provide resources and sheltersLehigh County Housing Authority – own several housing units and serve as a resource3. Describe how the public will be engaged in the current planning process examples, newsletters, social media, etc., andhow they were engaged since the 2013 Hazard Mitigation Plan.Borough quarterly newslettersSocial Media – Borough Facebook pageBorough websiteCompliance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)Topic1. Staff ResourcesIs the Community Floodplain Administrator (FPA) or NFIP Coordinator certified?Is floodplain management an auxiliary function?Provide an explanation of NFIP administration services (e.g., permit review, GGIS,education or outreach, inspections, engineering capability)What are the barriers to running an effective NFIP program in the community, if any?2. Compliance HistoryIs the community in good standing with the NFIP?Are there any outstanding compliance issues (i.e., current violations)?When was the most recent Community Assistance Visits (CAV) or CommunityAssistance Contact (CAC)?Is a CAV or CAC scheduled or needed?Identify source of information, ifdifferent from the one listed.Community FPACommunity FPACommunity FPACommunity FPAState NFIP Coordinator, FEMA NFIPSpecialist, or community recordsAdditional CommentsNoNoCodes Enforcement reviews andapproves permits.Flooding is not a high hazard in thecommunity.YesNoN/ANo2
Compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) – continuedTopic3. RegulationWhen did the community enter the NFIP?Identify source of information, ifdifferent from the one listed.NFIP Community Status BookAre the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) digital or paper?How are residents assisted with mapping?Community FPADo floodplain regulations meet or exceed FEMA or State minimum requirements?If so, in what ways?Community FPADescribe the permitting process4. Insurance SummaryHow many NFIP policies are in the community?What is the total premium and coverage?How many claims have been paid in the community? What is the total amount ofpaid claims? How many substantial damage claims have there been?How many structures are exposed to flood risk within the community?Describe any areas of flood risk with limited NFIP policy coverage5. Community Rating System (CRS)Does the community participate in CRS?If so, what is the community’s CRS Class Ranking?What categories and activities provide CRS points and how can the Class beimproved?Does the plan include CRS planning requirements?Emmaus Borough AnnexCommunity FPA, State, FEMA NFIPState NFIP Coordinator orFEMA NFIP SpecialistFEMA NFIP orInsurance SpecialistCommunity FPA or GIS AnalystCommunity FPA orFEMA Insurance SpecialistCommunity FPA, State, or FEMA NFIPFlood Insurance v)Additional CommentsUnknownPaper - distributed to residents inarea, especially when conductingconstruction projects or building.Yes - follow all state and federalregulationsBuilding permits - apply throughcodes enforcement, also reviewedby Lehigh County ConservationDistrict and PA DEP25; unknownNone; 0103 parcelsUnknownNoN/AN/ACommunity FPA, FEMA CRSCoordinator, or ISO representativeN/A3
Community AssetsEmmaus Borough AnnexCommunity assets are defined to include anything that is important to the character as well as the function of a community, andcan be described in four categories, they are; people, economy, natural environment and built environment. Please identify thecommunity assets and location under each category.1. People Concentrations of vulnerable populations such as the elderly, physically or mentally disabled, non-English speaking,and the medically or chemically dependent.School-aged children – schools house nearly 3,000 students per day in the Borough. Schools include SevenGenerations, St. Ann’s Elementary, Emmaus High School, Lincoln Elementary and JeffersonElementary.Elderly – several assisted living facilities in the Borough, including Ridge Manor, South Mountain MemoryCare, Weston Senior Living, and East Penn High RisesMentally handicapped – group home Types of visiting populations where large numbers of people are concentrated such as visitors for special events andstudents.Emmaus High School – population each day over 2,000. In addition, football fields and other athletic venuesat the school.Emmaus Community Park – location of swimming pool, athletic facilities including football and baseball fields,pavilions, and other facilities drawing large numbers of people.Williams Street Playground – houses athletic fields where many tournaments occur.Triangle Park – large downtown celebrations and gatherings.2. EconomyMajor employers, primary economic sectors such as agriculture and commercial centers where losses would have a severeimpact on the community.CintasImpress PackagingCVIPEast Penn Commerce CenterStrip malls on both sides of Chestnut StreetVinartEast Penn School DistrictDowntown business districtRodale facility (formerly owned by Rodale) – new prospective buyer has a potential for many jobs4
Community Assets – continuedEmmaus Borough Annex3. Natural EnvironmentThose areas / features that can provide protective functions that reduce the magnitude of hazard events such as, wetlandsor riparian areas, and other environmental features important to protect.Leibert’s CreekLittle Lehigh CreekSouth Mountain4. Built Environment Existing structures such as, concentrations of buildings that may be more vulnerable to hazards based on location,age, construction type and / or condition of use.Downtown business districtOlder buildings along railroad tracks Infrastructure systems such as water and wastewater facilities, power utilities, transportation systems,communication systems, energy pipelines and storage.Sewer linesWater wellsPPL substation – located on Furnace StreetCommunications repeater towers – town hall and central station, as well as on the high rises and MeinekeMuffler High potential loss facilities such as, dams, locations that house hazardous materials, military and / or civiliandefense installations.Furnace Dam5
Emmaus Borough AnnexCommunity Assets – continued Critical facilities such as, hospitals, medical facilities, police and fires stations, emergency operations centers,shelters, schools and airports / heliports.Emmaus Police StationTown HallJefferson ElementaryLincoln ElementaryEmmaus High SchoolSeven Generations Charter SchoolSt. Ann’s Elementary School Fire Department Training Grounds / EMA headquartersCentral Station – houses fire and ambulanceLehigh Valley Physicians Group, 1040 Chestnut StreetEast Penn Urgent Care, 1003 Chestnut StreetDr. Barnes, 723 Chestnut StreetSt. Luke’s Medical, 619 Dalton StreetCultural / historical resources such as, museums, parks, stadiums, etc.1803 HouseShelter HouseKnauss HomesteadHistorical SocietyEmmaus Community ParkWilliams Street PlaygroundBoroline Park4th Street ParkLions Field and Park6
Emmaus Borough AnnexCapability Assessment Tools Programs1.PlComprehensive PlanCapital Improvement PlanEconomic Development PlanContinuity of Operations PlanStormwater Management Plan /OrdinanceOpen Space Management Plan(or Parks/Rec., Greenways Plan)Natural Resource Protection PlanTransportation PlanHistoric Preservation PlanFloodplain Management PlanFarmland PreservationEvacuation PlanDisaster Recovery PlanHazard Mitigation PlanEmergency Operations PlanZoning RegulationsFloodplain RegulationsNFIP ParticipationBuilding CodeFire CodeOtherIn PlaceCapability RegulatoryDateAdopted nt /AgencyResponsibleEffect onHazard ictionalChangesince 2013Plan? Positive- NegativeHas the 2013Plan beenintegratedinto theRegulatoryTool/Program? If so, how?How canthesecapabilitiesbe expandedandimproved toreduce risk?AdditionalComments XXXN/AXXXXX7
Emmaus Borough AnnexCapability Assessment – continued2. Administrative & TechnologyCapability StaffDepartment /Agency Personnel ResourcesPlanners (with land use / land development knowledge)Planners or engineers (with natural and / or human-caused hazardsknowledge)Engineers or professionals trained in building and / or infrastructureconstruction practices (including building inspectors)YesXXXEmergency ManagerXFloodplain administrator / managerXLand surveyorsXStaff familiar with the hazards of the communityXPersonnel skilled in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and / orFEMA’s HAZUS programXGrant writers or fiscal staff to handle large / complex ngineeringHanoverEngineeringAll departmentsAdministrationand HanoverEngineeringAdministrationChangesince 2013Plan? Positive- NegativeHow can thesecapabilities beexpanded andimproved toreduce risk?AdditionalComments8
Emmaus Borough AnnexCapabilityCapability Assessment – continuedDepartment /Agency4. Education & OutreachCapability3. Financial ResourcesCapital improvement programmingCommunity Development Block Grants (CDBG)Special purposes taxesGas / Electricity utility feesWater / Sewer feesStormwater utility feesDevelopment impact feesGeneral obligation, revenue, and / or special tax bondsPartnering arrangements or intergovernmental agreementsOtherYesXNoXXXXXXXX- NegativeXAdditionalCommentsHow can thesecapabilities beexpanded andimproved toreduce nAdministrationN/AAdministrationN/AN/ADepartment /Agency OrganizationFirewise Communities CertificationStormReady CertificationNatural disaster or safety-related school programsOngoing public education or information programs such as,responsible water use, fire safety, household preparedness, andenvironmental education.Public-private partnership initiatives addressing disaster relatedissues.Local citizen groups or non-profit organizations focused onenvironmental protection, emergency preparedness, access andfunctional needs populations, etc.Other PositiveHow can thesecapabilities beexpanded andimproved toreduce risk?AdministrationAdministration ProgramYesChange since2013 Plan?Change since2013 Plan? Positive- NegativeNoXXXAll departmentsXX9
Emmaus Borough Annex5. Self –AssessmentCapabilityCapability Assessment – continuedDegree of CapabilityLimitedModeratePlanning and RegulatoryXAdministrative and TechnicalXFinancialHighChange since the 2013 HazardMitigation Plan?If so, how?Additional CommentsXEducation and OutreachXKnown or Anticipated Future Development / RedevelopmentDevelopment /Property NameType of DevelopmentNumber of StructuresLocationKnown Hazard ZoneDescription / StatusFields at Indian CreekResidential 55 50Indian Creek Golf Coursecreek/I-476Entire project includes200 houses spread over2 communitiesWawaCommercial1Cedar Crest Boulevard/S11th StreetcreekGas station/conveniencestoreSouth Mountain VillageResidential 55 40PA Avenue/Tilghman/ArchStreetsrailroadHousing developmentBoroughAdministration BuildingInstitutional133 E Minor Streetrailroad58,000 sq. ft. relocation ofall major boroughoperationsNatural & Non-Natural Event History Specific to Emmaus BoroughType of Event and Date(s)Winter Storm Jonas – 1/2016Flash flooding – February 2016Pennsylvania COVID-19 Pandemic – 1/2020FEMA Disaster #(if applicable)DR-4267-PAN/ADR-4506-PALocal Damage(s) or Loss(es) 51,587.55 in FEMA-approved costsFlooded and caused damage to Emmaus Community Pool, concession stand,bathhouse, and workshop areas. Total damage - approximately 18,000Emergency Protective measures to combat COVID-19 Pandemic.10
Emmaus Borough Annex2013 Municipal Action Plan Status1Implement stormwater management projects to alleviate street flooding.2Work with local electric utility to improve utility line clearing.345Maintain adequate fleet of vehicles and equipment to handle emergencyresponse.Retrofit structures located in hazard-prone areas to protect structures from futuredamage, with repetitive loss and severe repetitive loss properties as priority.Phase 1: Identify appropriate candidates for retrofitting based on costeffectiveness versus relocation.Phase 2: Where retrofitting is determined to be a viable option, work withproperty owners toward implementation of that action based on available fundingfrom FEMA and local match availability.Purchase, or relocate structures located in hazard- prone areas to protectstructures from future damage, with repetitive loss and severe repetitive lossproperties as priority.Phase1: Identify appropriate candidates for relocation based on costeffectiveness versus retrofitting.Phase 2: Where relocation is determined to be a viable option, work withproperty owners toward implementation of that action based on available fundingfrom FEMA and local match availability.XXXDiscontinuedCompletedContinuousIn ProgressExisting Mitigation Action(from 2013 Hazard Mitigation Plan)No Progress /UnknownStatusAdditional CommentsThe Borough is in the process of additionalstrategic planning to address this. Inaddition, we have conducted several streambank restoration projects, as well as piperepairs, grate repairs, and pipe camerawork.PPL built 2 new lines into the community todeal with severe storms and power outages.Action carried through to 2018 Action Plan.XXX11
Emmaus Borough Annex2013 Municipal Action Plan Status67891011Maintain compliance with and good-standing in the NFIP including adoption andenforcement of floodplain management requirements (e.g. regulating all new andsubstantially improved construction in Special Hazard Flood Areas), floodplainidentification and mapping, and flood insurance outreach to the community.Further, continue to meet and/or exceed the minimum NFIP standards andcriteria through the following NFIP- related continued compliance actionsidentified below.Conduct and facilitate community and public education and outreach forresidents and businesses to include, but not be limited to, the following topromote and effect natural hazard risk reduction:- Prepare and distribute informational letters to flood vulnerable property ownersand neighborhood associations, explaining the availability of mitigation grantfunding to mitigate their properties, and instructing them on how they can learnmore and implement mitigation.- Work with neighborhood associations, civic and business groups todisseminate information on flood insurance and the availability of mitigation grantfunding.Obtain and archive elevation certificates for NFIP compliance.Continue to support the implementation, monitoring, maintenance, and updatingof this Plan, as defined in Section 7.0Complete the ongoing updates of the Comprehensive Emergency ManagementPlansWork with regional agencies (i.e. County and PEMA) to help develop damageassessment capabilities at the local level through such things as trainingprograms, certification of qualified individuals (e.g. code officials, floodplainmanagers, engineers).DiscontinuedCompletedContinuousIn ProgressExisting Mitigation Action(from 2013 Hazard Mitigation Plan)No Progress /UnknownStatusAdditional CommentsXXXXXXNotes:1. Actions not carried through to the 2018 Action Plan are so noted.2. To maintain National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) compliance, actions related to the NFIP were carried through to the 2018 Action Plan even ifidentified by the municipality as completed.12
Emmaus Borough Annex2018 Mitigation Action PlanMitigation Action12Implement stormwater managementprojects to alleviate street flooding.Work with local electric utility toimprove utility line clearing.3Maintain adequate fleet of vehiclesand equipment to handle emergencyresponse.4Retrofit structures located in hazardprone areas to protect structures fromfuture damage, with repetitive lossand severe repetitive loss propertiesas priority.Phase 1: Identify appropriatecandidates for retrofitting based oncost-effectiveness versus relocation.Phase 2: Where retrofitting isdetermined to be a viable option,work with property owners towardimplementation of that action basedon available funding from FEMA andlocal match availability.Applies toNew and / ard(s)AddressedPriority(H / M / L)EstimatedCostPotentialFundingLead Agency/ DepartmentImplementationScheduleStructure ring/Public WorksStructure ityInterruptionLong-term(dependingupon funding)HighMediumBoroughBudgetBoroughworking withthe tProgramsand localbudget (orpropertyowner) forcost shareMunicipality(via MunicipalEngineer/NFIPFloodplainAdministrator)with supportfrom PEMA,FEMALong-term(dependingupon funding)ExistingStructure &InfrastructureStructure ,EarthquakeMedium- HighExisting13
Emmaus Borough Annex2018 Mitigation Action Plan – continuedMitigation Action56Purchase, or relocate structureslocated in hazard- prone areas toprotect structures from futuredamage, with repetitive loss andsevere repetitive loss properties aspriority. Phase 1: Identify appropriatecandidates for relocation based oncost-effectiveness versus retrofitting.Phase 2: Where relocation isdetermined to be a viable option,work with property owners towardimplementation of that action basedon available funding from FEMA andlocal match availability.Maintain compliance with and goodstanding in the NFIP includingadoption and enforcement offloodplain management requirements(e.g. regulating all new andsubstantially improved constructionin Special Hazard Flood Areas),floodplain identification and mapping,and flood insurance outreach to thecommunity. Further, continue to meetand/or exceed the minimum NFIPstandards and criteria through thefollowing NFIP- related continuedcompliance actions identified below.MitigationTechniqueCategoryStructure &InfrastructureLocal ity(H / M / L)MediumHighHighEstimatedCostPotentialFundingLead Agency/ DepartmentImplementationScheduleApplies toNew and / sand localbudget (orpropertyowner) forcost shareMunicipality(via MunicipalEngineer/NFIPFloodplainAdministrator)with supportfrom PEMA,FEMALong-term(dependingupon funding)ExistingLocalBudgetMunicipality(via MunicipalEngineer/NFIPFloodplainAdministrator)with supportfrom PEMA,ISO FEMAOngoingNew &ExistingLow Medium14
Emmaus Borough Annex2018 Mitigation Action Plan – continuedMitigation Action7Conduct and facilitate community andpublic education and outreach forresidents and businesses to include,but not be limited to, the following topromote and effect natural hazardrisk reduction:Prepare and distribute informationalletters to flood vulnerable propertyowners and neighborhoodassociations, explaining theavailability of mitigation grant fundingto mitigate their properties, andinstructing them on how they canlearn more and implement mitigation.Work with neighborhoodassociations, civic and businessgroups to disseminate information onflood insurance and the availability ofmitigation grant funding.8Obtain and archive elevationcertificates for NFIP compliance.9Continue to support theimplementation, monitoring,maintenance, and updating of thisPlan, as defined in Section iority(H / M / L)EstimatedCostPotentialFundingLead Agency/ DepartmentImplementationScheduleApplies toNew and / orExistingStructuresMunicipalitywith supportfrom PlanningPartners,PEMA, FEMAShort-termN/AOngoingN/AOngoingNew &ExistingEducation &AwarenessAll HazardsHighLowMediumMunicipalBudgetLocal plans&RegulationsFloodHighLowLocalBudgetLow –High nGrantFunding for5-yearupdateAllCategoriesAll (via mitigationplanning pointof contacts)with supportfrom PlanningPartners(through theirPoints ofContact),PEMA15
Emmaus Borough Annex2018 Mitigation Action Plan – ssedPriority(H / M / L)EstimatedCostPotentialFundingLead Agency/ DepartmentImplementationScheduleLocal plans&RegulationsAll HazardsHighLowLocalBudgetMunicipalitywith supportfrom PEMAApplies toNew and / orExistingStructuresOngoingNew &ExistingMediumLocalbudget,FEMAHMA grantprogramsMunicipalitywith supportfrom County,PEMAShort-, longterm (dependingupon funding)N/AMitigation Action1011Complete the ongoing updates of theComprehensive EmergencyManagement PlansWork with regional agencies (i.e.County and PEMA) to help developdamage assessment capabilities atthe local level through such things astraining programs, certification ofqualified individuals (e.g. codeofficials, floodplain managers,engineers).Education& AwarenessAll HazardsMediumNotes:Estimated Costs:- Where actual project costs have been reasonable 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. Existingfunding levels are not adequate to cover the costs of the proposed project.Potential Funding (FEMA HMA):- BRIC Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities- FMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program- HMGP Hazard Mitigation Grant Program- HSGP Homeland Security Grant Program- EMPG Emergency Management Performance GrantImplementation Schedule:- Short Term 1 to 5 years- Long Term 5 years or greater- DOF Depending on FundingApplies to New and/or Existing Structures:- N/A Not Applicable16
James Farnsworth, Planner Role: Zoning, planning, codes, inspections . Compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Topic Identify source of information, if . schools house nearly 3,000 students per day in the Borough. Schools include Seven Generations, St. Ann's Elementary, Emmaus High School, Lincoln Elementary and .
