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FAYETTE COUNTY, GEORGIA
2010 DISASTER HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
Prepared by,
The Fayette County Disaster Hazard Mitigation Planning
Committee
Fayette County, Georgia’s 2010 (Updated) Disaster Hazard
Mitigation Plan
This document was funded in part by a planning grant awarded to the Fayette County
Emergency Management Agency from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency to
fulfill the requirements of the Federal Disaster Act of 2000. The plan was prepared under
the direction of the Fayette County Disaster Mitigation Planning Committee. For
additional information, please contact the Fayette County Emergency Management
Agency.
Allen McCullough, Director
Fayette County Division of Public Safety
140 Stonewall Avenue
Fayetteville, Georgia 30214
770-305-5414
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Fayette County Disaster Mitigation Planning Committee
* Director Allen McCullough, Fayette County Division of Public Safety
* Captain Pete Nelms, Fayette County Emergency Management Agency
* Chief Ed Eiswerth, Peachtree City Fire Department
* Chief Linda Partridge, Fayetteville Fire Department
* Brian Keller, Fayette County Engineering & Storm Water Management
* Vanessa Birrell, Fayette County Engineer & Storm Water Management
* Donnie Davis, Fayette County Emergency Management Specialist
* David Borkowski, City Engineer, Peachtree City
* Chief Brandon Perkins, Tyrone Police Department
* Don Easterbrook, City Engineer Fayetteville
* George Knight, Citizen
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE
Mitigation-Vision for the Future
SECTION 1
Introduction to the Planning Process .................................................................1
I.
Purpose and Need of the Plan, Authority and
Statement of Problem....................................................................... 1-2
II.
Local Methodology, Plan Update Process and Participant.............. 3-5
III.
Original Plan Review and Revision ................................................. 5-6
IV.
Organization of the Plan ......................................................................6
V.
Local Hazard, Risk, and Vulnerability, Summary Local
Mitigation Goals and Objectives ..................................................... 6-7
VI.
Multi-Jurisdictional Special Considerations .................................... 7-9
VII.
Adoption, Implementation and Monitoring and Evaluations ........ 9-11
VIII.
Community Data.......................................................................... 11-18
SECTION 2
Local Natural Risk and Vulnerability ........................................................ 19-22
I.
Flooding ....................................................................................... 22-28
II.
Tornadoes..................................................................................... 28-31
III.
Severe Thunderstorm Winds & Lightning................................... 31-38
IV.
Winter Storms .............................................................................. 39-41
V.
Drought ........................................................................................ 42-44
SECTION 3
Local Technological Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability......................................45
I.
Hazardous Materials Releases ..................................................... 46-51
II.
High Risk Manmade Dams in Fayette County ............................ 51-65
III.
Emerging Threats......................................................................... 65-67
SECTION 4
Local Natural Mitigation Goals and Objectives Overall .................Community
Mitigation Goals, Policies and Values Narrative....................................... 68-71
I.
Flooding ....................................................................................... 71-84
II.
Tornadoes..................................................................................... 84-87
III.
Severe Thunderstorms Wind and Lightning ................................ 87-89
IV.
Winter Storms .............................................................................. 89-90
V.
Drought ........................................................................................ 90-91
VI.
All Hazards .................................................................................. 92-96
SECTION 5
Local Technological Hazard Mitigation Goals and Objectives
Overall Community Mitigation Goals, Policies and Values Narrative............97
I.
Hazardous Materials .................................................................. 97-100
II.
Category I High Risk Dams ..................................................... 100-103
III.
Emerging Threats..................................................................... 103-105
Contents (Cont'd)
SECTION 6
Plan Implementation ......................................................................................106
I.
Incorporation into Existing Planning Mechanisms.................. 106-108
II.
Plan Maintenance..................................................................... 108-109
III.
Plan Monitoring ...............................................................................109
IV.
Plan Evaluation ................................................................................110
V.
Plan Update......................................................................................110
SECTION 7
Summary Narrative........................................................................................111
I.
Conclusion Summary.......................................................................111
II.
References................................................................................ 111-112
A. Publications
B. Websites
C. Other Sources
SECTION 8
Appendix A: Floodplain GIS Maps and Structure Values by
Jurisdiction
SECTION 9
Appendix B: Land Use and Development Maps by Jurisdiction
SECTION 10
Appendix C: Comprehensive Plans by Jurisdiction
SECTION 11
Appendix D: Jurisdiction Letters of Support
SECTION 12
Appendix E: GMIS Hazard ID and Risk Assessment
SECTION 13
Appendix F: Committee and Public Meeting Documentation
SECTION 14
Appendix G: NFIP Community Rating System Class 6 Confirmation
Letter
SECTION 15
Appendix H
Adoption Resolution by Jurisdiction
PREFACE
Mitigation Vision for the Future
Emergency Managers succeed and fail by how well they follow the following fundamental
principals of emergency management, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
Purposefully, our emergency management forefathers put the word mitigation first as a
means to prevent or minimize the effects of disasters.
Mitigation forms or should form the very foundation of every emergency management
agency. The prevention of disasters in communities and emergency management agencies
that adopt mitigation practices in an effort to reduce, minimize, or eliminate hazards in
their community have found the vision for the future of emergency management. The
Federal Mitigation Act of 2000 has set the benchmark and outlines the criteria for
communities with the vision to implement hazard mitigation practices in their
communities.
The governments of Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and
Woolsey realize the benefits achieved by the development and implementation of
mitigation plans and strategies in our community. Fayette County elected officials, public
safety organizations, planners, and many others have proved that by working together
towards the development and implementation of this plan that they have the vision to
implement mitigation practices therefore reducing the loss of life and property in their
communities.
Fayette County, as a result of the development and implementation of the Disaster
Mitigation Plan dated 2005, has made significant progress toward hardening our
community from the effects of both man-made and natural disasters. Municipal
governments have wholeheartedly adopted the plan and it has formed the baseline of
mitigation activities throughout the community and serves as a benchmark for future
possibilities. Among the success of the 2005 plan are the virtual elimination of repetitive
flooding in our community, increased warning capabilities, increased hazmat capabilities
and many others that will be discussed in this plan.
SECTION 1
I. Purpose and Need of the Plan, Authority and Statement of Problem
Summary of Plan Updates
Section
Sec. 1, II
Local Methodology, Plan Update
Process and Participants
Sec 1, IV
Organization of the Plan
Sec 1, VII
Sec. 1, VIII
Adoption, Implementation and
Monitoring and Evaluation
Community Data History and Map
Change
Updated New Plan Participants and
Process
Updated Plan Timeline for
Completion
Updated Public Meeting Schedule
Update Community Data/New Map
The Fayette County Hazard Mitigation Plan of 2010 is the update of a multi-hazard
mitigation plan for our community. The plan as written fulfills the requirements of the
Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. The Act is administered by the Georgia Emergency
Management Agency (GEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The Mitigation Act provides federal assistance to state and local emergency management and
other disaster response organizations in an effort to reduce damage from disasters. The plan
has involved many community partners including elected officials, fire and EMS, emergency
management, law enforcement, engineering departments, flood plain and storm water
managers from Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey.
The over arching goal of this plan is to identify our risks both manmade and natural and
develop strategies to reduce or eliminate the hazard from impacting our community.
The Fayette County Disaster Mitigation Plan of 2010 is written to comply with Section 409
of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act Title 44 CFR as
amended by Section 102 of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. The act gives state and local
governments the framework to evaluate and mitigate all hazards as a condition of receiving
federal disaster funds. The Fayette County Hazard Mitigation Plan is a requirement of the
law.
The Fayette County Disaster Mitigation Plan encompasses all areas of Fayette County,
Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey. The plan will identify all natural
and technological hazards that could threaten life and property in our communities. The
scope of this plan includes both short and long-term mitigation strategies, implementation
and possible sources of project funding.
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The plan also contains the following information:
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The vision of mitigation in our community (Preface).
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The profile of Fayette County, its geography, history, physical features and other
community indicators (Section 1, Part VIII Community Data).
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The planning process and the involvement of all municipal, state and federal
governments, the public, industry and other community players (Section 1, Part IIV)
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Documentation of Fayette County’s past and predicted exposure to natural
hazards and the potential risks that include the impacts on critical infrastructure
with anticipated losses (Section 2, Part I-V).
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An overview of Fayette County’s capabilities to implement hazard mitigation
goals and objectives, policies that will effectively mitigate risks to our community
(Section 4 & 5, Natural and Technological Goals and Objectives).
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Procedures for maintaining an effective, long range hazard mitigation plan and the
strategy to implement it (Section 6, Plan Implementation & Maintenance).
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An assessment of Fayette County’s current policies, goals and regulations that
pertain to hazard mitigation.
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Critical facilities information.
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Documentation of the process (Sections 8-13, Appendixes A-F).
Fayette County prior to the development of the 2005 Disaster Mitigation Plan had no
guidance or direction on mitigation strategies in our county. There really was no emphasis
placed on the value of mitigation. As a result of this problem county and municipal leaders
came together and adopted the plan by resolution in a collective effort to reduce repetitive
losses and to strengthen our community against the impact of man-made and natural
disasters. That being said the purpose of the Fayette County Emergency Management
Agency’s Hazard Mitigation Plan is to identify risks and vulnerability to Fayette County and
to formulate achievable goals and objectives as well as a plan of action to reduce damage and
loss of life from natural and technological disasters. This plan shall serve as a benchmark for
future mitigation activities and will identify Fayette County and its municipality’s mitigation
goals and objectives. The plan will also prioritize potential risks and vulnerabilities in an
effort to minimize the effects of disasters in our community.
Realizing that identifying our community’s risks and working collectively toward the
prevention of disasters in our community is in everyone’s best interest, the Fayette County
Emergency Management Agency has taken a lead role in the development of the Fayette
County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Under the Agency’s leadership, there has been an
endorsement and a commitment by the Fayette County Board of Commissioners and the
governing body of each municipality.
Mitigation planning is imperative to lessen the impacts of disasters in Fayette County. The
written plan is an excellent method by which to organize Fayette County’s mitigation
strategy, but the implementation of the plan and its components is vital to achieve a
community that is resistant to the effect of a disaster. The implementation of the plan will
provide a reduction in the loss of life and property and allow our community to prosper with
minimal disruption of vital services to our citizens.
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II. Local Methodology, Plan Update Process and Participants
The Fayette County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee
At the direction of the Fayette County Board of Commissioners, Allen McCullough, Fire
Chief, Emergency Management Director and Director of the Fayette County Division of
Public Safety was tasked with developing the Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee. This
Committee has been tasked with the review of the current plan, identify new information that
needs to be included in the new plan and incorporate it into the development and completion
of this plan as required per state and federal guidelines. The committee was also tasked with
collecting all accurate data from Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone,
Brooks and Woolsey and to provide outreach to the public and business community to ensure
that everyone’s information is included in the plan. The Fayette County Emergency
Management Agency, which is part of the Fayette County Division of Public Safety, will
oversee the project, organize the data, set meeting dates, document in-kind services, and
work with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency to complete this plan. The
Mitigation Committee is comprised of the following officials representing their respective
organizations the political subdivisions of Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville,
Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey
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Chief Allen McCullough –Fire Chief, Director of Public Safety
Over See Overall Project
Captain Pete Nelms - Fayette County Emergency Management Agency
Plan Coordinator
Chief Linda Partridge - Fayetteville Fire Department
Acquire all Plan Data from the City of Fayetteville
Chief Ed Eiswerth - Peachtree City Fire Department
Acquire all Plan Data from the City of Peachtree City
Chief Brandon Perkins- Tyrone Police Department
Acquire all Data from the City of Tyrone
Mr. Robert Butler - Mayor of Brooks
Town of Brooks Representative
Mr. Gary Laggis - Mayor of Woolsey
Town of Woolsey Representative
Kelly Keefe- Georgia Emergency Management Agency
Meetings and Plan Review
Ms. Sherri Russo - Georgia Emergency Management Agency
Area 7 Field Coordinator
Mr. Pete Frisina - Senior Planner Fayette County Planning Department
Planning and Zoning Land Use and Demographics
Mr. Phil Mallon- Director Fayette County Public Works
Action Items and Goals and Objectives
Mr. Lans Rothfuz - Chief Meteorologist Nat. Weather Service Peachtree City
Weather Statistics
Mr. Don Easterbrook - Director Fayetteville Engineering
Flood Data and GIS Mapping City of Fayetteville
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Mr. Scott Hindman - Fayette County Board of Education
Board of Education Representative and Information
Mr. Joel Benton - Director Fayette County Tax Assessors Office
Property Value Data
Ms. Vanessa Birrell-Fayette Storm Water Management
Flood Data Coordinator
Brian Keller Fayette County Storm Water Management
GIS Mapper and Flood Plain Data Coordinator
Adoption Date
Jurisdiction
Fayette County
Adoption Date
Peachtree City
Fayetteville
Tyrone
Brooks
Woolsey
See Section 15 Appendix H Adoption Resolution by Jurisdiction
Additional Partners
The Fayette County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee relied on the assistance of
various public and private organizations in compiling the data, maps and other vital
components of the plan. This includes industrial members of the Fayette County Local
Emergency Planning Committee and large employers such as Panasonic, NCR Corporation,
and TDK Components. The previous plan did not reflect any higher learning organization.
The 2010 plan update will reflect the information from Clayton State College who now has
an office located in our community. Clayton State College did not have a presence in Fayette
County during the last plan dated 2005. This plan would not be possible were it not for their
contributions. The Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee would like to acknowledge these
individuals and organizations for their contributions. See Section 13 Appendix F, Committee
and Public Meeting Documentation.
The Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee is responsible for the organization, data
collection and completion of the plan. The Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee involves
upper-level administrative personnel that have many years experience in their profession and
are an asset to the successful outcome of the plan.
It is the responsibility of the members of the Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee to
include all pertinent departments within their respective governments and to request
information as needed for the completion of the plan. These other departments include a
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variety of organizations whose input and data is vital to the success and accuracy of the plan.
The Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee conducted several meetings and involved all
available departments and resources in an effort to gain any information that would increase
the effectiveness of the plan.
The Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee is also tasked with including any external
organizations that can benefit the overall effectiveness of the plan. The Hazard Mitigation
Planning Committee is aware of the importance of including a variety of external and internal
organizations. Their input is vital to the short and long-term success of the plan. Among
external organizations that have been include but are not limited to the Georgia Emergency
Management Agency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Weather
Service, local citizens, businesses and industry, media outlets, the National Flood Insurance
Program representatives, the Local Emergency Planning Committee, the Fayette County
Board of Education and others.
The plan is based on the data gathered and identified by all committee members, the public
and the jurisdictions of Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and
Woolsey in an effort to prioritize mitigation projects in the order of severity in an effort to
reduce loss of property and life.
III. Original Plan Review and Revision
The Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires that the Hazard Mitigation Plan be
updated at least once every five years. The Fayette County EMA Director will be
responsible for ensuring that this requirement is met. The Hazard Mitigation Planning
Committee has been involved in this process to ensure through the collection of data from
Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey and through the
attendance of mitigation plan and public meetings in order to provide input into the planning
process. The committee, as part of the update process has been tasked with a complete
review of each section of the existing plan. During this comprehensive review the committee
will acknowledge any mitigation accomplishments and successes, update and prioritize
mitigation projects, add additional risks that have been identified, add any additional goals
and objectives, solicit input from the public and the various communities and make any
needed or required revisions.
All members of the Fayette County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee and the EMA
Director were responsible for ensuring that the Hazard Mitigation Plan was evaluated as
required. The evaluation included analyzing current mitigation projects and evaluating
success, reevaluating future mitigation needs and prioritization based upon changes in needs
and/or capabilities of Fayette County.
The plan was revised and maintained as required under the guidance of the Hazard
Mitigation Planning Committee and formally adopted by the Board of Commissioners and
each municipal governing body after each revision. Once the changes are adopted by all
participants the revised plan will be submitted to the Georgia Emergency Management
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Agency (GEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for approval.
The mitigation plan shall be viewed as a “living document”.
IV. Organization of the Plan
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August, 2009
Kick Off Meeting with Fayette County, Peachtree City,
Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey representatives in
attendance.
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August 2009
Requesting letters of support from Fayette County, Peachtree
City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks, and Woolsey for the plan.
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September 2009
Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks,
and Woolsey pledge their support for the plan.
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September-October Data collection
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November
Public Review
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December
First Draft Written
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December-January Review and Revisions by EMA Director
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January 2010
Second Public Review
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February
Crosswalk Review with the State Coordinator
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March
Meeting with all plan participants to review plan
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March
Revision of Plan
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March
Presentation to all Fayette County, Peachtree City,
Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey for adoption
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April
Resolution signing by Fayette County, City of Peachtree
City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey
The estimated time to complete the plan update will be approximately 10 months. Plan
completion is identified by adoption by resolution by Fayette County, Peachtree City,
Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey.
V.
Local Hazard Risk and Vulnerability, Summary Local Mitigation Planning
Goals & Objectives
The Fayette County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee, early in the update process,
established a set of goals and objectives in order to ensure the effectiveness of this plan.
These goals and objectives established the paradigm for the planning process and proved
very successful by the many accomplishments of the 2005 plan. These goals and objectives
are as follow:
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5.
To actively involve and gain support from all municipal governments and
unincorporated Fayette County for the reduction of disasters in our community.
Prioritize identified mitigation projects.
Seek and implement any grant funding for the reduction of disasters in Fayette
County and its cities.
Monitor, evaluate, and update the progress of the plan as needed.
To form partnerships among local, state, and federal agencies to make Fayette
County more resistant to the effects of disasters.
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6.
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Maximize the use of all resources by promoting intergovernmental coordination,
partnerships in the public and private sectors.
Harden our communities against the impacts of disasters through the development
of new mitigation strategies and strict enforcement of current regulations that
have proven effective.
Reduce and where possible eliminate repetitive damage, loss of life and property
from disasters.
Bring greater awareness throughout the community about potential hazards and
the need for community preparedness.
Bring greater awareness throughout the community about potential hazards and
the need for community preparedness.
To further enhance common mitigation projects and goals with all municipal
partners.
VI. Multi-Jurisdictional Special Considerations
Fayette County like many counties in Georgia has numerous municipalities that include
unincorporated Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey.
Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey were notified in
August of 2009 of the requirement concerning the Disaster Mitigation Plan and process.
Fayetteville, Peachtree City, the Towns of Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey as well as
unincorporated Fayette County have a documented commitment to the planning process.
Representatives from Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and
Woolsey participated in the general session and kick off meeting on August 12, 2009, at the
Fayette County Library and have worked collectively over the past months to gather data that
included researching old records, newspaper articles, data bases, historical data, known and
past flooding events and hazards, flood prone areas, areas of vulnerability, existing
mitigation plans and projects, past and present flood plain data and technical information for
the plan. This information was gathered from Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville,
Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey. The data was forwarded to the county’s Emergency
Management Coordinator for review and plan development. Subsequent meetings have been
held in an effort to ensure that all information is correct and that all agencies and
organizations input were included as presented. Letters documenting Fayette County,
Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey’s support and participation for the
Disaster Hazard Mitigation plan are included in this plan. See Section 11 Appendix D,
Jurisdictional Letters of Support.
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Participation Table
Jurisdiction
Fayette County
Peachtree City
Fayetteville
Tyrone
Brooks
Woolsey
Level of Participation
Oversaw plan project, scheduled and facilitated
meetings, documented events, oversight of data,
research, contributed data to support the plan, provided
guidance on plan development, scheduled coordinated,
public hearings, submitted goals and objectives and
other data to support the plan.
Attended and participated in planning meetings,
submitted goals and objectives and other data that
supported the plan for their jurisdiction, adopted by
resolution
supported the plan for their jurisdiction, adopted the
plan by resolution.
supported the plan for their jurisdiction, adopted the
plan by resolution.
Submitted goals and objectives and other data for their
jurisdiction and adopted the plan
Submitted goals and objectives and other data for their
jurisdiction and adopted the plan
The Fayette County EMA Director will lead activities for mitigation planning countywide.
Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey have actively
participated in this process through involvement on the Hazard Mitigation Planning
Committee. The Committee goals are to work in partnership with municipal partners toward
a common mitigation strategy that significantly reduces vulnerability to man-made and
natural disasters. The relationship between Fayette County and the municipalities of
Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey are good and we share the same
passion for protecting and reducing our risk through mitigation projects. Most natural threats
overlap Fayette County and Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey and
are all susceptible to their affects. Technological threats are more confined to certain areas
such as hazardous materials at fixed facilities. These risks and areas have been identified and
through working relationships and data collection from all areas of the county and will be
specifically identified in this plan.
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Existing
Programs/Policy/Technical/Documents
Comprehensive Plan
Growth Management Plan
Flood Plain Management
Flood Insurance Study or Engineering
studies for streams
Hazard Vulnerability Analysis
Emergency Management Plan
Zoning Ordinance
Building Code
Drainage Ordinance
Critical Facility Maps
Existing Land Use Maps
Elevation Certificates
State Plan
Ga. GMIS
Jurisdiction
Inclusion in Plan
Unincorporated Fayette County,
Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone,
Brooks, Woolsey
Brooks, Woolsey
Brooks, Woolsey
Brooks, Woolsey
Brooks, Woolsey
Brooks, Woolsey
Brooks, Woolsey
Brooks, Woolsey
Brooks, Woolsey
Brooks, Woolsey
Brooks, Woolsey
Brooks, Woolsey
Brooks, Woolsey
Brooks, Woolsey
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
VII. Adoption, Implementation and Monitoring and Evaluation
The Fayette County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee process was overseen by the
Fayette County Emergency Management Agency. The plan will then be submitted to the
Georgia Emergency Management Agency for review and then to the Federal Emergency
Management Agency for approval. Upon the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s
approval, the Fayette County Board of Commissioners and the municipalities of Peachtree
City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey will formally adopt the plan update by
resolution in accordance with the Federal Disaster Act of 2000. The plan is intended to be
implemented into policy to enhance and complement state and federal recommendations for
the mitigation of natural and technological hazards in the following ways:
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Substantially reduce the risk of life, injuries and hardship from the destruction of
natural and technological disasters on an ongoing basis.
Create a greater awareness to the public about the need for individual
preparedness and about building safer, more disaster resistant communities.
Develop strategies for long-term community sustainability during community
disasters.
Develop governmental and business continuity plans that will continue essential
private sector and governmental activities during disasters.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency publishes many guidance documents for
local governments for mitigating natural disasters. The Fayette County Hazard
Mitigation plan fully recognizes, adopts, incorporates and endorses the following
principals.
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Develop a strategic mitigation plan for Fayette County.
Enforce current building codes.
Develop incentives to promote mitigation.
Incorporate mitigation of natural hazards into land use plans.
Promote awareness of mitigation opportunities and programs throughout our
community on a continual basis.
Identify potential funding sources for mitigation projects.
The private sector is often an overlooked segment of the community during disasters. It is
vital that this sector of a community is included in mitigation efforts that are consistent with
state and federal recommendations such as,
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Develop mitigation incentives with insurance agencies and lending institutions.
Encourage the creation of a business continuity plan for the continuance of
commerce during disasters.
Partner with businesses in an effort to communicate with customers about the
hazards in our community and possible solutions.
Individual citizens must be made aware of the hazards they face. Additionally, they must be
educated in how to protect themselves from the hazards they face. They must be shown that
mitigation in their community is an important part of reducing loss of life and property in
their community. Their support is critical to the success of any mitigation effort. The
Fayette County Plan supports the following FEMA recommendations regarding individual
citizens:
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Become educated on the hazards that your community and you face.
Become part of the process by supporting and encouraging mitigation programs
that reduce vulnerability to disasters.
That individual responsibility for safeguarding you and your family prior to a
disaster event.
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To be an effective plan, input from the public is vital. The
Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee recognizes the
valuable contribution that the public can provide to the
contents and accuracy of this plan. As required, the
Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee will conduct three
(3) public meetings in an effort to allow the public to
provide comments on the plan. These meetings are
scheduled to be held as follows,
Public Hearing for Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and
Woolsey
Public Meeting #1
Public Meeting #2
Public Meeting #3
Fayette County Admin. Complex Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Fayette County LEPC Meeting
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Fayette County Admin. Complex Thursday, February 11, 2010
On Wednesday January 27, 2010, the Fayette County Local Emergency Planning Committee
discussed in detail the Hazard Mitigation Plan update. This committee consists of public
safety organization from Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville and Tyrone. It also
includes major employers in the county such as the Board of Education, TDK, NCR, Certeed
Roofing Products. Paschal Industries, Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Clayton State College,
Peachtree City Water and Sewer, Fayetteville Water Department, and the Fayette County
Water System. LEPC Meeting Minutes and comments can be viewed in Section 13,
Appendix F, Committee and Public Meeting Documentation.
In addition to the above public comment opportunities, each jurisdiction prior to adopting the
plan will have a public comment opportunity at each respective public meeting to again give
the public an opportunity to comment on the content of the plan. The public comment
opportunity was advertised in a variety of ways such as the legal section of the local
newspaper and websites and advertisement to homeowners associations in an effort to gather
data from the public in Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and
Woolsey.
Documentation of advertisement and attendance of these public meetings are documented in
Section 13, Appendix F, Committee and Public Meeting Documentation.
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Community Data
History & Map
Fayette County was formed on May 15, 1821 from parts of the Creek Indian Territory during
the Land Lottery of 1821. Georgia’s 49th county was named for Marquis de Lafayette, a
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Revolutionary War soldier who fought with George Washington during the conflict.
Fayetteville was named the county seat in 1823 and its courthouse was built in 1825. The
Courthouse still stands today and is arguably the oldest functioning courthouse in Georgia.
During its humble beginnings, Fayette County, like most communities, was a farming
community. Plentiful fertile soil and water combined with favorable growing conditions
sustained the small population for decades as a farming community.
Over the years and because of its close proximity to the City of Atlanta, Fayette County
slowly grew in population until early 1980’s when explosive growth took place. Doubledigit growth over nearly two decades was experienced in Fayette County as residents of
Atlanta flocked to the suburbs to improve their quality of life and to escape the traffic and
congestion of Atlanta.
Fayette County stands today as what some call the “Crown Jewel” of the greater metropolitan
Atlanta area because of an educated population, relatively low crime rate, uncongested
roadways, excellent schools and quality of life.
Location Map of Fayette County Ga.
Fayette County Population Post 1980
Government
Fayette County is governed by a five member Board of Commissioners that are elected by
popular vote. There are five municipalities in Fayette County that include Peachtree City,
Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks, and Woolsey. A City or Town Council and a Mayor represent
these municipalities. They are elected by popular vote.
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Political Boundaries in Fayette County
Demographics
The follow statistical data from the U. S. Census Bureau represents the demographics of
Fayette County, Georgia
People Quick Facts
Population, 2007 estimate
Population, percent change, April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2007
Population, 2000
Population, percent change, 1990 to 2007
Persons under 5 years old, percent, 2007
Persons under 18 years old, percent, 2007
Persons 65 years old and over, percent, 2007
Female persons, percent, 2007
Caucasian, percent, 2007
African American persons, 2007
American Indian and Alaska Native persons, percent, 2007
Asian persons, 2007
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, percent, 2007
Persons reporting some other race, percent, 2007
Persons reporting two or more races, percent, 2007
Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin, percent, 2007
Caucasian, not of Hispanic/Latino origin, percent, 2007
Living in same house in 2000 and 2007, pct age 5+, 2007
Foreign born persons, percent, 2007
Fayette County
106,144
15.0%
91,263
16.3%
5.1
25,263
11,874
54,580
80,772
20,071
241
3661
20
1960
1370
4266
16,640
7581
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People Quick Facts
Language other than English spoken at home, pct age 5+, 2007
High school graduates, percent of persons age 25+ 2007
Bachelor's degree or higher, pct of persons age 25+, 2007
Persons with a disability, age 5+, 2007
Mean travel time to work (minutes), workers age 16+, 2007
Housing units, 2007
Homeownership rate, 2007
Housing units in multi-unit structures, percent, 2007
Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2007
Households, 2007
Persons per household, 2007
Median household income, 2007
Per capita money income, 2007
Persons below poverty, percent, 2007
Fayette County
8,301
92.8%
39.2%
9967
29.1
38,274
30,897
8.1%
3033
36,591
2.83
$89,873
$34,263
5.0%
Business Quick Facts
Private nonfarm establishments with paid employees, 2006
Private nonfarm employment, 2006
Private nonfarm employment, percent change 2000-2006
Nonemployees establishments, 2006
Manufacturers shipments, 2002
Retail sales, 2002
Retail sales per capita, 2002
Minority-owned firms, percent of total, 2002
Women-owned firms, percent of total, 2002
Housing units authorized by building permits, 2002
Federal funds and grants, 2007 ($1000)
Fayette County
3277
39,422
33.2
9136
$1,328,515
$1,028,463
$10,665
19.1%
32.9%
500
$527,044
Geography Quick Facts
Land area, 199 (square miles)
Persons per square mile, 2004
Metropolitan Area
FIPS Code
Fayette County
197
535
Atlanta, GA MSA
113
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Economy
Fayette County’s economy is dependent on the airline industry and other major corporations
outside the community. Considered a bedroom community the majority of the working
population in Fayette County commutes to Atlanta or Hartsfield Jackson International
Airport. Fayette County is 46.81% residential and 58% occupational or light industrial. As
Fayette County grows toward build out, shopping and businesses will help Fayette’s
economy. The median household income in Fayette County is $89,873 per year. See Section
10, Appendix C, Comprehensive Plans by Jurisdiction.
The recent economic downturn and recession like most communities has hit Fayette County’s
economy hard with declines in both growth and tax collections. Fayette County does have
one of the highest per-capita income in the state that supports the county’s tax base and
services. The county has historically had one of the lowest unemployment rates in the
Atlanta metropolitan area, however due to the current recession Fayette unemployment has
nearly doubled to nearly 10% Major employers are the Fayette County Board of Education,
Panasonic, and TDK Components.
Climate
Fayette County climate is considered mild. Averaging 48.1 inches of rain per year and
average temperatures range from a high of 87 degrees in summer to a low of 34 degrees in
winter. This equates to an average temperature of 61.4 degrees and consists of warm
summers and moderate winters. Residents of Fayette County experience four distinct
seasons. Weather conditions can be extreme on rare occasions. These will be discussed in
greater detail in this plan.
Physical Features
The general physical features of Fayette County’s terrain are characteristic of the Piedmont
region of Georgia, with rolling hills with broad ridges, sloping uplands and relative narrow
valleys. Land elevations within Fayette County range from 720 to 1,005 feet above sea level.
Fayette County still has much undeveloped land particularly in south-unincorporated Fayette
County. According to the Fayette County Planning Department, there are 94,264 acres in
Fayette County. Of those 20,001 acres were developed and 24,701 were undeveloped but
considered forested and agriculture usage. Therefore 52.7% of the county is considered
undeveloped. Some agricultural practices continue but are declining.
Transportation
Vehicle Traffic
Fayette County’s transportation system primarily consists of state highways, arterial
collectors, and secondary county roads. State highways 54, 85, 92, 314, 74 and 279 are
major transportation routes that carry the majority of passenger and commercial traffic in and
out of Fayette County. Congestion in these transportation corridors are creating traffic
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problems as the increase in population brings additional vehicles. There is currently no mass
transit system that serves Fayette County other that the occasional van shuttle to and from
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
Major Transportation Routes in Fayette County
Rail
Fayette County is served by the CSX Rail system. This heavy rail line is a single track that
runs north and south through unincorporated Fayette County, Tyrone, and Peachtree City.
CSX railroad provides freight service to industrial facilities in Tyrone and Peachtree City.
More than 50,000 scheduled freight trains travel on this line with more than 2000 of these
that contain hazardous materials.
CSX railroad does not provide any passenger
transportation capabilities.
Air Service
Falcon Field Airport has one paved 5,000 ft. runway and subsequent hanger space that is
utilized by charter and private aircrafts. There are no scheduled commercial flights into or
out of Falcon Field. Fayette County has 5 private airfields again with no scheduled
commercial flight service.
The air transportation needs of Fayette County are met by scheduled flights from HartsfieldJackson International Airport. Fayette County is located due south of Hartsfield-Jackson
International Airport and it is one of the largest airports in the world with nearly 6,000 arrival
and departures a day. Most major airlines have scheduled daily arrivals and departures from
the airport.
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Utilities
Fayette County’s utilities needs are met by a variety of both public and private entities.
Electricity
Two private providers meet the electrical needs of Fayette County. Coweta-Fayette Electric
Membership Corporation provides 70% of the county’s electrical needs and Georgia Power a
subsidiary of the Southern Company provides the remaining 30%. These two companies
provide utility services with minimal disruption.
Natural Gas
Atlanta Gas Light oversees the natural gas services throughout Fayette County. Gas services
in Fayette County and throughout Georgia allows for gas marketers to sell natural gas in
Fayette County. Atlanta Gas Light still oversees gas services and is the primary emergency
response agency in addition to local public safety agencies. Some areas of Fayette County
are reliant on the delivery of propane for heat and cooking as a fuel source.
Water
Fayette County has both private and public water systems. The Fayette County Water
System is a public utility and is the largest water provider in the county. The system
provides drinking water and water for fire protection for parts of unincorporated Fayette
County, Tyrone, Brooks, Woolsey, and Peachtree City and has a pumping capacity of 17
million gallons a day. The City of Fayetteville provides water and sewerage services for
their jurisdiction. Peachtree City Water & Sewer Authority provides sewage service to
Peachtree City. Various parts of the county are served by small private water systems.
The county and its water systems have done an excellent job of planning for future water
needs. The county has three large reservoirs with a fourth scheduled to be online by 2010.
Fayetteville has one reservoir and relies on wells for portions of their water source.
It is important to note that there are areas of unincorporated Fayette County that are reliant on
private wells as a source of potable water. Approximately 60% of Fayette County residents
are connected either to a public or private pressurized water system. Approximately 40%
rely on a wells located on their private property.
Wastewater Services
The majority of Fayette County’s population is reliant on septic tank systems for wastewater
treatment. The City of Fayetteville and Peachtree City has sufficient wastewater treatment
capacity and services. The Town of Tyrone has limited sewage and wastewater treatment
capabilities.
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Solid Waste
Fayette County has one public transfer station located in the city limits of Fayetteville. It is
owned by Fayette County and under contract by Waste Management Inc. The transfer
station accepts and collects solid waste and then transfers the waste to Taylor County under a
long-term agreement. The landfill also accepts yard waste that is chipped and then recycled
as mulch. All solid waste collections from homes and businesses are done by private
contractors.
Communications
Fayette County’s landline phone service primary provider is Bell South. There are three
phone backup facilities in Fayette County. These facilities provide primary and battery
backup phone capabilities. All major cell phone providers have cell towers and capabilities
in Fayette County including Nextel and Southern LINC direct connect.
Fayette County public safety agencies as well as the Fayette County Board of Education
communicate on a state of the art 821 MHz trunk radio system. This consolidated system
provides adequate communications for all public organizations and are governed by a
Communication Board that has a representatives from all agencies throughout Fayette
County.
Fayette County has many media outlets that consist of print, radio, and television. Local
print media consists of the Fayette Daily News, the Fayette Citizen, The Fayette Neighbor,
and the Atlanta Journal. Fayette County is served by various radio stations such as WSB
Radio, Z-93, Star 94, and 96 Rock. All metro Atlanta television stations broadcast in Fayette
County such as WSB TV. Fox Network, 11 Alive, Clear Channel News, and Channel 46
News.
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SECTION 2
Local Natural Risk and Vulnerability
Section
Sec 2, I
Change
Added Jurisdictional Table
Added Plan Accomplishments Updated
Flood Data
Updated Data
Identification of Hazards Flooding
Sec 2, I
Identification of Hazards Flooding
Sec. 2, I
Vulnerability Assessment
Sec 2, I
Damage Assessment
Sec 2, I
Land Use & Development Trends
Sec 2, I
Hazard Summary
Sec 2, II
Tornadoes Vulnerability Assessment
Sec 2, II
Hazard Summary
Sec 2, III
Sec 2, III
Damage Assessment
Updated Damage Assessment Data
Updated NFIP and CRS Data and
Statistics
Added Additional Flood Event Data
Updated Assets Potentially Vulnerable
to Tornadoes
Added Tornado Event Data
Updates Assets Potentially Vulnerable
to Severe Thunderstorms
Updated Damage Assessment Data
Sec 2, III
Hazard Summary
Updated Severe Storm Events
Sec 2, IV
Winter Storms/Damage Assessment
Updated Winter Storm Damages Data
Sec 2, IV
Hazard Summary
Updated Winter Storm Event Data
Sec 2, V
Hazard Summary
Updated Drought Event Data
The Mitigation Planning Committee conducted a comprehensive
hazard, risk and vulnerability assessment of Fayette County. The
assessment will form the basis for the plan. The assessment
includes the following components for each hazard.
Critical Facilities: These will be defined as facilities that include fire and police stations,
911 Communication Centers, water treatment facilities, city halls and courthouses, public
works facilities, and schools that are critical to the continuity of Fayette County, Peachtree
City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey government and economy. These facilities
if damaged or destroyed would have an impact on the delivery of public safety and
governmental services to the public. The loss of all or part of these facilities would also have
a devastating effect on the economy, response capabilities, and the well-being of Fayette
County and its citizens.
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Hazard Identification: The Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee has identified five
natural and three technological hazards that have consistently affected Fayette County,
Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey. These hazards were identified by
using statistical data and records from a variety of sources including presidential disaster
declarations, maps, and hazardous materials response data. The list of hazards are based
upon frequency, severity, probability, potential loss and vulnerability, and large scale affects
on Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey. These
hazards are based upon and are similar to those found in the State of Georgia Hazard
Mitigation Plan.
Ga. State Plan
Hazards
Tornado
Inland Flooding
Severe Weather/Wind
Drought
Dam Failure
Severe Winter Storms
Hazard
Tornado
Flooding
Thunderstorms
Drought
Dam failure
Winter Storm
Technological Hazards
Hazardous materials
Emerging Threats
Wildfire
Tropical Cyclone Event
Heat
Earthquake
Coastal Flooding
Sinkhole
Landslide
Jurisdiction Effected
Vulnerability
Unincorporated Fayette
County, Peachtree City,
Fayetteville, Tyrone,
Brooks, Woolsey
Peachtree City
Brooks, Woolsey
Brooks, Woolsey
Brooks, Woolsey
Brooks, Woolsey
Brooks, Woolsey
Brooks, Woolsey
Not a Threat
Covered Under
Thunderstorms and
Tornadoes
Not a Threat
Not a Threat
Fayette in not in a
Coastal Area
Not a Threat
Not a Threat
High
High
High
Medium
Medium
Medium
Low
Low
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Definitions
High:
Medium:
Low:
A high probability of occurrence and damage, regular occurrence greater than
10% of jurisdiction
A moderate probability of occurrence and damage 5-10% of jurisdiction
A slight chance of occurrence and damage less that 5% of jurisdiction
Profile of Hazards: Each hazard will be profiled as to how it will or has affected Fayette
County. This will include areas prone to specific hazards and the effects that they have had
on Fayette County infrastructure.
Vulnerability Assessment: The plan compares and identified hazards with the inventory of
affected critical facilities and the effects on the population that is exposed to each hazard.
This section will also include vulnerability assessment for development such as schools,
water and waste treatment facilities and other critical infrastructure.
Damage Assessment: This component of the plan will estimate the damage and loss
projections in a geographical area of Fayette County based on the disaster. The information
in the Damage Assessment section was derived from a combination of Critical Facility
information and data from the Fayette County Tax Assessors Office by multiplying the
structure replacement cost by the percent of expected damage.
Structure Type
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Agricultural
Religious/NonProfit
Government/Public
Property
Educational
Number
of
Structures
35,571
1,274
378
546
190
501
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100% Value
75% Value
50% Value
25% Value
$7,345,077,860
$1,250,469,855
$294,503,110
$133,612,765
$5,508,808,395
$937,852,391
$220,877,333
$100,209,574
$3,672,538,930
$625,234,928
$147,251,555
$66,806,383
$1,836,269,465
$312,617,464
$73,625,778
$33,403,191
$151,563,713
$101,042,475
$50,521,238
$200,266,969
$133,511,313
$66,755,656
$216,086,417
$144,057,611
$72,028,806
$202,084,950
$267,022,625
$288,115,223
Land Use Plans and Development Trends: This component of the plan will identify land
use trends, the county’s land use and development plans, and reference current plans and
regulations are in place in Fayette County regarding land use plans and trends that could
prevent the impact of the disaster.
Multi Jurisdictional Concerns
Multi-jurisdictional concerns will explain what geographic areas will be affect by the
particular disaster.
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Hazard Summary
The Hazard Summary will summarize the findings of the particular hazard.
Identification of Natural Hazards
The Fayette County Disaster Mitigation Planning Committee collected data related to all
natural hazards that have historically affected the county. The types of events, which were
determined to have a significant, impact included, tornadoes, floods thunderstorm, winter
storms, drought, dam failure, wildfire, technological hazards, emerging threats and are
consistent with the state of Georgia Mitigation Plan.
I.
Flooding
Plan Accomplishments
The 2005 Fayette County Disaster Mitigation Plan served as an excellent blue
print that identified areas of the county that were potential flood mitigation
projects. Fayette County, the City of Fayetteville and Peachtree City have been
successful in eliminating several areas of repetitive flood prone areas. These
projects were paid for by applying for and receiving hazard mitigation grants
through the Georgia Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency
Management Agency and has significantly reduced suffering and hardship in
several areas of the community. These areas have been removed from the plan
and for reference are listed below.
*
*
Home Acquisition and Demolition Unincorporated
Fayette County
Pye Lake Drainage Project-Drainage project to eliminate flooding to
homes in the area
The Fayette County Engineering and Storm Water Department has coordinated with the
engineering departments from Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey and
with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to remap flood plan maps in Fayette
County. This four-year project has been completed and has provided greater accuracy
regarding flood or potential flood prone areas. This new data is included in the plan update.
Additionally Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey all
participate and are currently in compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program and
Fayette County has joined the FEMA Community Rating System and enjoys a rating of 6
partly as a result of our participation in the Disaster Mitigation Plan program. See Section 14
Appendix G, NFIP Community Rating System Class 6 Confirmation Letter
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Hazard Identification-Severe storms and torrential rains cause flooding of rivers and
streams, including flooding within Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA). SFHAs may
include the 100-year flood plain, flooding associated with manmade structures, low
lying areas, or other areas that are designated as having potential flood risks. A 100year flood plain is the area that has a 1% chance of being flooded in a given year.
Though hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of the 100 year flood event, a Base Flood
Elevation (BFE) can be determined. This BFE allows local Fayette County,
Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey to insure homes are built
above the modeled 100-year flood event. These storms and flooding can be due to
large, slow-moving low-pressure systems that bring in extremely humid air triggering
days of intense rainfall. This effect was seen most recently in September 2009 when
this type of weather system was estimated by the U.G. Geological Survey to be a 500year flood. Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and
Woolsey suffered no affects from the event. Flooding can also be a result of tropical
storms and hurricanes moving inland across Georgia.
Different variables impact flooding. Topography, ground saturation, previous
rainfall, soil types, drainage basin size, drainage patterns of streams, and vegetative
cover are all variables that can determine flooding severity. For instance, Georgia’s
red clay impermeability inhibits ground water recharge in the state’s Piedmont area
increasing the amount of stormwater runoff.
Significant rainfall events can take their toll on Fayette County’s many dam
structures. Dam failure caused by flooding may occur slowly or become a flash
flood, such as in the case of a dam failure. The potential failure of a dam caused by a
combination of weathering, sedimentation, mechanical changes, and chemical agents
can impact a dam’s integrity and flood control capabilities resulting in sudden loss of
life and property for those living downstream.
The Fayette County Hazard Mitigation Committee researched historical data from the
National Weather Service, National Climatic Data Center, Georgia Department of
Natural Resources, GEMA, local newspapers, and interviews during its research on
the effects of floods in Fayette County. After extensive research, the Committee was
unable to locate any accurate data regarding flooding events prior to 1980. The
Significant Flood Events in Fayette County table was updated to include all rainfall
events to this Plans publication.
Hazard Profile - There have been 18 significant flooding events on record at the
National Climatic Data Center for Fayette County in the past fifteen years. The
floods that struck Georgia in 1994 as a result of Tropical Storm Alberto resulted in
damages to property totaling $30 million. There was one fatality recorded as a result
of this event. Historically, there is a 40% chance that some flooding will occur in
Fayette County each year.
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The latest significant flooding event on record resulted from repetitive tropical storms
moving inland during June and July 2005, mainly Hurricane Denise following
Hurricane Cindy within four days. During Tropical Storm Cindy, an 18-year old
male was swept to his death in a flooded drainage ditch in Peachtree City near the
Tinsley Mills condominium complex just east of the intersection of Georgia
Highways 54 and 74. Many rivers and creeks across the area rose above flood stage
and in several cases to record or near record flood stages observed only during
previous tropical storm/hurricane events, namely Tropical Storm Alberto in July 1994
and Hurricanes Ivan and Jeanne in September 2004. Many areas of the county had
seen up to 15 inches of rain since the beginning of the month.
FAYETTE COUNTY 100 & 500 YEAR FLOOD PLAIN MAP BY
JURISDICTION
Vulnerability Assessment – Vulnerability Assessment – Fayette County
Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey strictly enforces
ordinances that directly impact development within flood prone areas. Since
1986, the Watershed Protection Ordnance imposes buffer and building setbacks
along the Special Flood Hazard Areas. Also the county recently amended their
Floodplain Management Ordinance that minimizes public and private losses in
special flood hazard areas by way of restricting development within or altering
these areas. The map above includes 100 & 500 year flood data including Zones
A and AE data from Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks
and Woolsey.
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Due to these protective measures there are relatively few assets within Fayette
County that are exposed to flooding hazards. Currently there are 768 commercial
and residential facilities located with Special Flood Hazard Area. This includes
religious and non-profit facilities as well. Only one (1) educational building
exists within the SFHA. There are no government-owned buildings or public
utilities located within the FEMA designated Special Flood Hazard Area. These
numbers were generated from 2006 LIDAR data and the newly adopted FEMA
digitized FIRM panels (October 26, 2008).
Catastrophic Flooding all Areas of Fayette County
Structure Type
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Agricultural
Religious/NonProfit
Government/Public
Property
Educational
Number
of
Structures
35,571
1,274
378
546
190
501
45
100% Value
75% Value
50% Value
25% Value
$7,345,077,860
$1,250,469,855
$294,503,110
$133,612,765
$5,508,808,395
$937,852,391
$220,877,333
$100,209,574
$3,672,538,930
$625,234,928
$147,251,555
$66,806,383
$1,836,269,465
$312,617,464
$73,625,778
$33,403,191
$151,563,713
$101,042,475
$50,521,238
$200,266,969
$133,511,313
$66,755,656
$216,086,417
$144,057,611
$72,028,806
$202,084,950
$267,022,625
$288,115,223
Assets Exposed to Hazard – Due to the incorporation of the 2005 Disaster
Mitigation plan known flood prone areas have been reduced through grant
funding and corrective actions identified in the plan. According to the data
supplied to Fayette County Engineering and Stormwater Management
unincorporated Fayette County has 13 structures that are documented as repetitive
losses. Peachtree City has four repetitive losses namely along Cherry Branch in
the Tinsley Mill Condominium Complex in Peachtree City. The City of
Fayetteville has two repetitive losses, and finally Tyrone has two repetitive losses.
This data was collected from Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville,
Tyrone, and the Fayette County Tax Assessors Office and from information
supplied from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Georgia State
National Flood Insurance Program Coordinator. Extensive aerial photograph was
incorporated to outline the flood plain in the area and tax identification numbers
are used to identify assets that are exposed to flooding hazard. There are not
identified or repetitive flood losses in Brooks or Woolsey. A complete list of
structures in designated floodplains and values are located in is listed in Section 8,
Appendix A. Floodplain GIS Maps and Structure Values by Jurisdiction
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Repetitive Flood Loss by Jurisdiction
Source: Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, FEMA
Address Line 2
BRIDGER POINT RD
MISTY FOREST DR
MORNING CREEK LN
RALSTON CT
ST ANDREWS DR
ST ANDREWS DR
OLD SOUTH CT
CARROLLS WAY
CARROLLS WAY
CARROLLS WAY
BRAMAR RD
City
FAYETTE CO.
FAYETTE CO.
FAYETTE CO.
FAYETTE CO
FAYETTE CO.
FAYETTE CO.
FAYETTE CO.
FAYETTE CO.
FAYETTE CO.
FAYETTE CO.
FAYETTEVILLE
ST
GA
GA
GA
GA
GA
GA
GA
GA
GA
GA
GA
Zip Code
302155213
302155072
302140000
302152543
302152740
302152740
302155093
302152929
302152929
302152929
302140000
Dt of Loss
07/11/2005
07/06/2005
07/05/1994
05/04/2002
07/11/2005
02/28/1997
09/28/1997
02/10/1995
10/04/1995
02/28/1997
03/08/1998
Address Line 2
BRAMAR RD
CARROLLS WAY
CARROLLS WAY
CHAPELL ROAD
City
FAYETTEVILLE
FAYETTE CO.
FAYETTE CO.
FAYETTE CO.
PEACHTREE
CITY
PEACHTREE
CITY
PEACHTREE
CITY
PEACHTREE
CITY
TYRONE
TYRONE
ST
GA
GA
GA
GA
Zip Code
302140000
302152929
302152929
30214
Dt of Loss
02/10/1995
07/11/2005
03/06/2003
06/01/1990
Total
Paid
4,907
0
1,476
1,763
11,784
1,862
9,535
0
0
21,567
635
Total
Paid
2,465
134,800
0
0
GA
302691407
06/28/1999
960
GA
302691407
05/08/2003
2,658
GA
302691407
07/06/2005
10,430
GA
GA
GA
302691407
302902909
302902909
07/10/2005
07/11/2005
07/05/1994
TOTAL
0
8,987
3,143
$216,972
FAIRWAY LN
FAIRWAY LN
FAIRWAY LN
FAIRWAY LN
DOGWOOD TRL
DOGWOOD TRL
Damage Assessment – The extent of each flood varies according to the amount
of rainfall in a given area. If a complete lost of those properties located within
flood zones in Fayette County would result in $320,586,740 in damages assuming
100% loss, a 75% loss would represent $240,440,005, a 50% loss would represent
$160,293,370, a 25% loss would $80,146,680. Damage assessment values for
structures located in designated flood plains is located in Section 8, Appendix A,
Floodplain GIS Maps and Structure Values by Jurisdiction
Source: Fayette County Tax Assessors Office and Fayette County Storm water
Special Note: All structure listed below have been identified in the flood plain as
identified by prior flooding events, federal flood plain maps or Fayette County or
municipal maps. Not all structures that have been identified and listed have or will
experience damage from floods. Further studies including professional surveys would
have to be conducted to determine exactly which structures are at consistent risk from
flooding. Some structures listed below have had some structural damage as a result of
flooding in the past 20 years.
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Land Use & Development Trends - Fayette County has and continues to make
significant efforts to eliminate the placement of structures identified in flood
hazard areas. Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and
Woolsey all participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Unincorporated Fayette County recently received a Federal Community Rating
System score of 6 (effective Oct 2009) during the 2008 CRS audit. The new
ranking was achieved by conducting floodplain management education and
enforcing of the County’s Watershed Management Ordinance. Only four other
Georgia counties have attained this high CRS ranking. From 2005 to 2008
Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey
amended their Floodplain Management Ordinances that limits development and
filling in Special Flood Hazards areas and assigns strict standards for further
encroachments in both the present and future conditions Special Flood Hazard
Areas.
Beginning in October 2008, all of Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville,
Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey adopted the Metro North Ga. Water Planning
District Model Flood Management Ordinance that requires the grater condition of
the following, construction above the 3 foot base flood elevation or 1 ft above the
future base flood elevation minimizes storm water runoff that impacts flooding.
These ordinances are incorporated in to the land use plans of Fayette County,
Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey to reduce or eliminate
flooding of future development in the County. See Section 9, Appendix B Land
Use and Development Maps by Jurisdiction.
Multi-Jurisdictional Concerns – Statistically and historically unincorporated
Fayette County is more at risk from flooding. Peachtree City would be next and
then Fayetteville, and Tyrone respectively. There are no known flood area in
Brooks and Woolsey. There are many areas throughout the county where
localized flooding has been an issue (due to flash floods). There are also rivers
and streams throughout the entire county. All mitigation efforts will focus on
countywide improvements in Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, and
Tyrone.
Hazard Summary – Floods do not pose a significant threat in Fayette County.
The Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee has identified mitigation efforts
related to flooding. Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks
and Woolsey have worked hard to mitigate the loss of life and property in our
community from flood hazards and those efforts are proving beneficial by a
reduction in flooding incidents. This has been accomplished by taking a
countywide approach to code enforcement and seeking mitigation grant funding
to reduce flood hazards. Flood mitigation goals & objectives are located in
Section 4,
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Significant Floods Events in Fayette County
Georgia
Location or County
Date
Time
Type
Mag
Dth Inj
PrD
CrD
1 FAYETTE
07/05/1994
0100
Flood
N/A
0
0
50K
0
2 Woolsey
10/04/1995
0100
Flash Flood
N/A
0
0
0
0
3 Countywide
01/27/1996
12:30 AM
Flash Flood
N/A
0
0
0
0
4 Fayetteville
02/27/1997
10:00 PM
Flood
N/A
0
0
0
0
5 Peachtree City
06/03/1999
09:00 AM
Urban/sml Stream Fld
N/A
0
0
0
0
6 Countywide
07/31/2000
04:30 PM
N/A
0
0
0
0
7 Fayetteville
10/06/2002
10:45 PM
N/A
0
0
15K
0
8 Countywide
03/20/2003
02:00 AM
Flash Flood
N/A
0
0
0
0
9 Countywide
05/07/2003
07:15 PM
Flash Flood
N/A
0
0
0
0
10 Fayetteville
06/17/2003
03:45 AM
Flash Flood
N/A
0
0
600K
0
11 Countywide
09/06/2004
09:00 PM
Flood
N/A
0
0
57K
0
12 Countywide
09/16/2004
03:46 PM
Flash Flood
N/A
0
0
25K
0
13 Countywide
03/27/2005
01:00 PM
Flood
N/A
0
0
0
0
14 Fayetteville
06/05/2005
04:50 PM
Flood
N/A
0
0
225K
0
15 Countywide
07/06/2005
07:00 PM
Flood
N/A
0
0
25K
0
16 Peachtree City
07/06/2005
08:00 PM
Flash Flood
N/A
1
0
163K
0
17 Countywide
07/10/2005
11:00 PM
Flood
N/A
0
0
665K
0
18 Countywide
07/11/2005
03:00 AM
Flash Flood
N/A
0
0
300K
0
TOTALS:
1
0
2.125M
0
There has not been a significant flooding event since July, 11. 2005. Areas that would
have flooded prior to the implementation of mitigation projects to eliminate the
situation.
II.
Tornadoes
Hazard Identification - Violent whirling wind accompanied by a funnel-shaped
cloud is classified as a tornado. Severe weather conditions, such as a thunderstorm or
hurricane, can produce a tornado. The extension may be up to 50 miles and move at
speeds of 10 to 50 miles per hour. Through combined action of strong rotary winds
and the impact of wind-born debris destruction occurs. The official tornado season
begins in March and continues through August, but may occur at any given time. The
Fayette County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee researched historical data
from the National Weather Service, National Climatic Data Center, Georgia Tornado
Database, local newspapers, and interviews during its research on the effects of
tornadoes on Fayette County.
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Hazard Profile - Three tornadoes have been recorded since statistical data has been
recorded in Fayette County. The county has experienced three tornados in the last 25
years. Fortunately, these tornadoes have resulted in minimal damage. The
Committee conducted an analysis of tornado activity in Fayette County. The analysis
divided the number of number of tornadoes that have occurred since 1980 to present.
The analysis shows that a tornado will touch down and cause damage in Fayette
County every 5.0 years. The reported tornadoes have ranged from F0 to F3 in
strength.
Vulnerability Assessment - All assets within Fayette County are exposed to the
hazards of tornados. As of 2010 there are currently 3,571 residential properties,
1,274 commercial properties, 378 office and industrial facilities, 190 religious and
non-profit institutional facilities, 501 government owned buildings, 546 agricultural,
45 educational, and 8 public utilities that have been identified as vulnerable to
tornadoes. This constitutes all of the properties in Fayette County. Tornadoes in
Fayette County have not followed a particular path. All structures and critical
infrastructure is susceptible to damage from tornados.
Assets Exposed to Hazard - All of Fayette County is susceptible to tornadoes as they
are unpredictable in nature and do not follow any given pattern.
Damage Assessment - Because all facilities within the county are subject to potential
losses via tornadoes, estimations were done assuming 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%.
Use & Development Trends - Continued development in Fayette County will result
in an increase in the potential for damage from tornados. Fayette County Peachtree
City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey have a land use plan that clearly
identifies future development. This land use plan and map is strictly adhered to by
Fayette County. Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey
Unincorporated Fayette County’s future growth will continue to be residential in
nature, be The Fayette County Building Department and Peachtree City, Fayetteville,
Tyrone, (the Towns of Brooks and Woolsey are part of the Fayette County Building
department) Building Departments enforce the 2006 International Building Code with
the State of Georgia Amendments. The use and enforcement of these codes provides
reasonable protection for existing and future construction from most natural hazards
including tornados. Updating building codes and the adoption of these codes will
reduce existing and future vulnerability and damage from tornados. The elements are
included in this plan. See Section 9, Appendix B, Land Use and Development Maps
by Jurisdiction.
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Tornado Vulnerability Assessment 2010
Structure Type
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Agricultural
Religious/NonProfit
Government/Public
Property
Educational
Number
of
Structures
35,571
1,274
378
546
190
501
45
100% Value
75% Value
50% Value
25% Value
$7,345,077,860
$1,250,469,855
$294,503,110
$133,612,765
$5,508,808,395
$937,852,391
$220,877,333
$100,209,574
$3,672,538,930
$625,234,928
$147,251,555
$66,806,383
$1,836,269,465
$312,617,464
$73,625,778
$33,403,191
$151,563,713
$101,042,475
$50,521,238
$200,266,969
$133,511,313
$66,755,656
$216,086,417
$144,057,611
$72,028,806
$202,084,950
$267,022,625
$288,115,223
Source: Fayette County Tax Assessors Office
Multi-Jurisdictional Concerns - There is not sufficient data to identify a preferred
path that tornados seek in Fayette County. The cities of Peachtree City and
Fayetteville will experience more damage, as they are the most densely developed
areas of the county; however, all of Fayette County is vulnerable to the effects of a
tornado. The data does show that unincorporated Fayette County has had three
tornadoes, Fayetteville has had 2, and Tyrone has had 1 tornado. Peachtree City,
Brooks and Woolsey have had no recorded tornadoes. These tornados have an
average velocity scale of F1. All mitigation projects will consider a countywide
approach. Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey
use the 2006 International Building code and enforcement policy.
Hazard Summary - Fayette County has had minor history with tornado activity. For
this reason, the identified mitigation projects are seen as a priority need especially for
the protection of vulnerable populations. Tornado specific mitigation actions are
provided in Section 4, Part II.
Tornado Events in Fayette County
Georgia
Location or County
1 FAYETTE
2 FAYETTE
3 Fayetteville
Date
4/13/1980
4/22/1984
6/19/1998
Time
1630
1338
12:07 PM
Type
Tornado
Tornado
Funnel Cloud
Mag
F1
F0
N/A
TOTALS
Dth
Inj
PrD
CrD
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2.5M
3K
0
2.503M
0
0
0
0
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Tornado Events 2005 to Present
Location or County
Date
Time
Type
Mag
Dth
Inj
PrD
CrD
1 Fayette
07/06/2005
08:10 PM
Tornado
F0
0
0
2.0M
0
2 Tyrone
3 Fayetteville
01/02/2006
10/08/2008
04:56 PM
15:35 PM
Tornado
Tornado
F2
F0
0
0
0
0
2.0M
125K
0
0K
TOTALS
0
0
4.075M
0
III.
Severe Thunderstorms, Wind & Lightning
Hazard Identification - Thunderstorm winds tend to be short in duration
involving straight-line winds and/or gusts in excess of 50 mph. By definition, all
thunderstorms are accompanied by lightning. Lightning strikes proceed from
cloud to cloud, cloud to ground and ground to cloud. The Fayette County Hazard
Mitigation Planning Committee researched data from the National Climatic Data
Center and the National Weather Service for this hazard.
Hazard Profile - Thunderstorms are the most prevalent natural hazards in Fayette
County. Over the past 54 years, 86 occurrences of thunderstorm winds have been
reported. Fayette County is extremely vulnerable to severe thunderstorm that are
accompanied by frequent lighting and straight line winds These events, especially
lightning are responsible for numerous fatalities and injuries and cause millions of
dollars in property damages. These are mainly from lighting strikes and resulting
structure fires. Frequency analysis shows that Fayette County will experience two
events annually that affect our community with damaging winds and frequent
lightning.
hazards of lightning. As of 2010 there are currently 3571 residential properties,
1,274 commercial properties, 378 office & industrial facilities, 190 religious and
non-profit institutional facilities, 501 government owned buildings, 546
agricultural, 45 educational, and 8 public utilities that have been identified as
vulnerable to lightning. All assets within Fayette County are exposed to the
hazards of severe thunderstorms. This constitutes all of the properties in Fayette
County. Severe thunderstorms cause significant damage in Fayette County and
have not followed a particular path. All structures and critical infrastructure is
susceptible to damage from severe thunderstorms.
Assets Exposed to Hazards - There is no way to estimate the facilities most
likely to be damaged by thunderstorm winds and lightning due to their widespread
nature.
Damage Assessment - Because all facilities within the county are subject to
potential losses via thunderstorm winds and lightning, estimations were done
assuming 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% damages.
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Severe Thunderstorm Damage Assessment 2005
Structure Type
Amount of
Structures
Residential
32,558
Commercial
1,019
Industrial
318
Agricultural
469
Religious/non-profit
167
Government
80
Educational
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Value
75%
50%
25%
$5,761,265,986 $4,320,949,489 $2,880,632,993 $1,440,316,496
$829,446,856
$622,085,130
$414,723,420
$207,361,710
$229,524,634
$172,143,470
$114,762,310
$57,381,157
$81,951,045
$61,463,283
$40,975,522
$20,487,761
$157,107,590
$117,830,69
$78,553,795
$39,276,897
$92,673,503
$69,505,127
$46,336,751
$23,168,375
$192,926,440
$144,694,830
$96,463,220
$48,231,610
Present Severe Thunderstorm Damage Assessment Post 2005 to Present
Structure Type
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Agricultural
Religious/NonProfit
Government/Public
Property
Educational
Number
of
Structures
35,571
1,274
378
546
190
501
45
100% Value
75% Value
50% Value
25% Value
$7,345,077,860
$1,250,469,855
$294,503,110
$133,612,765
$5,508,808,395
$937,852,391
$220,877,333
$100,209,574
$3,672,538,930
$625,234,928
$147,251,555
$66,806,383
$1,836,269,465
$312,617,464
$73,625,778
$33,403,191
$151,563,713
$101,042,475
$50,521,238
$200,266,969
$133,511,313
$66,755,656
$216,086,417
$144,057,611
$72,028,806
$202,084,950
$267,022,625
$288,115,223
Land Use & Development Trends - Continued development in Fayette County
will increase the potential for damage from severe thunderstorms. The Fayette
County Building Department and Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, (the
Towns of Brooks and Woolsey are part of the Fayette County Building
department) Building Departments enforce the 2006 International Building Code
with the State of Georgia Amendments. The use and enforcement of these codes
provides reasonable protection for existing and future construction from most
natural hazards including tornados. Updating building codes and the adoption of
these codes will reduce existing and future vulnerability and damage from
tornados.
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Multi-Jurisdictional Concerns - Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville,
Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey are subject to severe storms and will be included in
any prospective mitigation projects.
Hazard Summary - Severe storms are the most prevalent natural hazards in
Fayette County. They have the capability of producing widespread property
damage, injuries and even death. Mitigation projects must be considered which
reduce the overall damage due to thunderstorm winds and lightning. Mitigation
plans in relation to severe storms are contained in Section 4, Part III.
Thunderstorm and High Wind Events in Fayette County
Location or County
Date
Time
Type
Mag
Dth
Inj
PrD
CrD
1 FAYETTE
5/12/1971
1525
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
2 FAYETTE
4/7/1972
2230
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
3 FAYETTE
7/20/1974
1631
Tstm Wind
52 kts.
0
0
0
0
4 FAYETTE
1/10/1975
1840
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
5 FAYETTE
3/15/1976
2230
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
6 FAYETTE
6/19/1980
1430
Tstm Wind
50 kts.
0
0
0
0
7 FAYETTE
8/20/1980
1940
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
8 FAYETTE
5/3/1984
1335
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
9 FAYETTE
3/13/1986
635
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
10 FAYETTE
3/13/1986
755
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
11 FAYETTE
5/2/1987
1550
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
12 FAYETTE
6/3/1987
1527
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
13 FAYETTE
6/18/1987
1615
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
14 FAYETTE
7/25/1987
1800
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
15 FAYETTE
6/22/1989
1820
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
16 FAYETTE
2/10/1990
455
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
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Location or County
Date
Time
Type
Mag
Dth
Inj
PrD
CrD
17 FAYETTE
2/16/1990
700
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
18 FAYETTE
2/22/1990
940
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
19 FAYETTE
4/28/1990
1254
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
20 FAYETTE
5/20/1990
1330
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
21 FAYETTE
7/23/1990
1515
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
22 FAYETTE
8/8/1990
1545
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
23 FAYETTE
8/21/1990
1645
Tstm Wind
52 kts.
0
0
0
0
24 FAYETTE
8/21/1990
1707
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
25 FAYETTE
3/1/1991
1615
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
26 FAYETTE
4/27/1991
1753
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
27 FAYETTE
5/5/1991
1540
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
28 FAYETTE
6/19/1991
1800
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
29 FAYETTE
2/26/1992
30
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
30 FAYETTE
4/20/1992
1700
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
31 FAYETTE
4/20/1992
1730
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
32 FAYETTE
7/2/1992
1600
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
33 FAYETTE
8/16/1992
1430
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
1000
High Winds
0 kts.
1
2
500K
0
N/A
0
0
5K
0
N/A
0
0
5K
0
N/A
0
0
1K
0
N/A
0
1
125K
0
N/A
0
0
750
0
34 GAZ001>065
7/17/1993
35 Fayetteville
5/21/1994
1700
36 Peachtree City
5/21/1994
1720
37 Peachtree City
7/5/1994
110
38
Fayetteville/Peachtree
5/15/1995
1625
39 Fayetteville
6/10/1995
1855
Thunderstorm
Winds
Thunderstorm
Winds
Thunderstorm
Wind
Thunderstorm
Winds
Thunderstorm
Winds
34
Location or County
Date
Time
40 Fayetteville
7/11/1995
1700
41 Fayetteville
7/29/1995
1650
42 Hampton
8/3/1995
1625
43 Starrs Mill
8/3/1995
1625
44 GAZ001>17
19>23>30>34>41>46>
52>57 66>70>78>80
89>93 102>106 120
122
10/5/1995
600
45 Fayetteville
8/23/1996
46 Peachtree City
Type
Mag
Dth
Inj
PrD
CrD
N/A
0
0
750
0
N/A
0
0
2K
0
N/A
0
0
100
0
N/A
0
0
100
0
Thunderstorm
Winds
N/A
8
7
75.0M
50.0M
8:30 PM
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
2K
0K
2/21/1997
1:40 PM
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
1
1K
0
47 Fayetteville
2/21/1997
1:55 PM
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
4
600K
0
48 Peachtree City
4/22/1997
5:15 PM
Tstm Wind
60 kts.
0
0
2K
0
49 Peachtree City
5/3/1997
8:00 AM
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
2K
0
50 Peachtree City
6/20/1997
8:25 PM
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
1K
0
51 Peachtree City
4/3/1998
7:45 PM
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
1K
0
52 Fayetteville
4/9/1998
2:30 AM
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
1K
0
53 Peachtree City
5/3/1998
5:42 PM
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
1K
0
54 Fayetteville
6/4/1998
6:45 PM
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
1K
0
55 Fayetteville
6/4/1998
7:05 PM
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
10K
0
56 Fayetteville
6/5/1998
8:00 AM
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
1K
0
57 Peachtree City
6/15/1998
11:30 PM
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
50K
0
58 Peachtree City
6/19/1998
12:00 PM
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
30K
0
59 Inman
7/19/1998
6:15 PM
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
1K
0
60 Peachtree City
6/2/1999
6:05 PM
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
1
1K
0
61 Kenwood
6/29/1999
7:00 PM
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
175K
0
Thunderstorm
Winds
Thunderstorm
Winds
Thunderstorm
Winds
Thunderstorm
Winds
35
Location or County
Date
Time
Type
Mag
Dth
Inj
PrD
CrD
62 Peachtree City
6/29/1999
8:00 PM
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
2K
0
63 Tyrone
6/30/1999
2:05 PM
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
1K
0
64 Fayetteville
7/6/1999
5:53 PM
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
1K
0
65 Peachtree City
7/21/1999
5:40 PM
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
1K
0
66 Fayetteville
7/24/1999
3:40 PM
Tstm Wind
52 kts.
0
0
1K
0
67 Fayetteville
7/24/1999
4:05 PM
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0K
0
68 Fayetteville
7/12/2000
12:30 PM
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
4K
0
69 Fayetteville
7/20/2000
8:45 PM
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
10K
0
70 Fayetteville
7/23/2000
3:25 PM
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
25K
0
71 Tyrone
1/19/2001
12:29 PM
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
3K
0
72 GAZ006>009 013>016 - 021>025 027 - 032>038 043>050 - 053>055 057>061 - 066 –
072>073 - 078 - 082
3/20/2001
6:00 AM
High Wind
0 kts.
0
0
1.5M
0
73 Tyrone
6/3/2001
3:30 PM
Tstm Wind
50 kts.
0
0
5K
0
74 Peachtree City
5/3/2002
4:40 PM
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
1K
0
75 Fayetteville
7/6/2002
8:00 PM
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
2K
0
76 Tyrone
7/21/2002
4:40 PM
Tstm Wind/hail
0 kts.
0
0
5K
0
77 Peachtree City
8/1/2002
5:40 PM
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
5K
0
78 Starrs Mill
9/14/2002
1:41 PM
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
1K
0
79 Peachtree City
5/17/2002
9:40 PM
Tstm Wind/hail
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
80 Brooks
6/2/2002
4:15 AM
Tstm Wind/hail
0 kts.
0
0
50K
0
81 Fayetteville
2/4/2003
4:25 AM
Tstm Wind
50 kts.
0
0
4K
0
82 GAZ019 - 054
2/22/2003
3:00 PM
Strong Wind
N/A
0
0
6K
0
83 Peachtree City
5/2/2003
7:30 PM
Tstm Wind
50 kts.
0
0
175K
0
36
Location or County
Date
Time
Type
Mag
Dth
Inj
PrD
CrD
84 Fayetteville
5/2/2003
8:16 PM
Tstm Wind
50 kts.
0
0
1K
0
85 Peachtree City
5/7/2003
6:40 PM
Tstm Wind
50 kts.
0
0
5K
0
86 Inman
7/22/2003
1:44 PM
Tstm Wind
50 kts.
0
0
1K
0
TOTALS
9
16
78.284M
50.000M
Thunderstorm and High Wind Events in Fayette County Post 2005 to Present
Location or
County
Date
Time
Type
Mag
Dth
Inj
PrD
CrD
1 Peachtree City
07/06/2005 06:15 PM
Tstm Wind
50 kts.
0
0
5K
0
2 Woolsey
07/06/2005 08:10 PM
Tstm Wind
50 kts.
0
0
25K
0
3 Fayetteville
07/10/2005 03:00 PM
Strong Wind
34 kts.
1
0
246K
0
4 Kenwood
07/21/2005 03:29 PM
Tstm Wind
31 kts.
0
0
1K
0
5 Peachtree City
07/20/2006 03:37 PM
Tstm Wind
55 kts.
0
0
0
0
6 Peachtree City
08/20/2006 06:45 PM
Tstm Wind
35 kts.
0
0
0K
0
7 Peachtree City
01/05/2007 10:59 AM
Thunderstorm
Wind
50 kts.
0
0
1K
0K
8 Fayetteville
07/09/2007 14:47 PM
Thunderstorm
Wind
36 kts.
0
0
1K
0K
9 Peachtree City
08/18/2007 17:00 PM
Thunderstorm
Wind
50 kts.
0
0
2K
0K
10 Tyrone
02/26/2008 06:30 AM
Thunderstorm
Wind
50 kts.
0
0
4K
0K
11 Peachtree City
03/15/2008 16:45 PM
Thunderstorm
Wind
50 kts.
0
0
2K
0K
12 Fayetteville
08/02/2008 19:00 PM
Thunderstorm
Wind
60 kts.
0
0
5K
0K
13 Tyrone
10/08/2008 15:18 PM
Thunderstorm
Wind
52 kts.
0
0
10K
0K
14 Aberdeen
05/03/2009 17:28 PM
Thunderstorm
Wind
50 kts.
0
0
5K
0K
TOTALS:
1
0
307K
0
37
Lightning Events in Fayette County, Georgia
Location or
County
1 Brooks
2 Brooks
3 Fayetteville
4 Fayetteville
5 Fayetteville
6 Fayetteville
7 Peachtree City
8 Fayetteville
9 Brooks
10 Tyrone
11 Brooks
12 Fayetteville
13 Starrs Mill
Date
Time
5/15/1995
1/1/1997
3/13/1997
5/7/1999
6/29/1999
7/23/2000
7/31/2000
3/12/2001
7/23/2002
10/6/2002
11/12/2002
7/10/2003
8/16/2003
1640
2:48 PM
6:55 PM
4:15 AM
7:00 PM
3:25 PM
4:30 PM
4:20 PM
6:55 PM
10:45 PM
4:30 AM
6:30 PM
1:35 PM
Type
Lightning
Lightning
Lightning
Lightning
Lightning
Lightning
Lightning
Lightning
Lightning
Lightning
Lightning
Lightning
Lightning
Mag
Dth
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
TOTALS
Inj
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
PrD
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
CrD
3K
5K
2K
1K
35K
50K
175K
150K
450K
3K
2K
25K
1K
901K
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Lightning Events in Fayette County Post 2005 to Present
Location or County
Date
Time
Type
Mag
Dth
Inj
PrD
CrD
1 Peachtree City
06/05/2005 04:30 PM
Lightning N/A
0
0
0
0
2 Starrs Mill
06/05/2005 05:00 PM
Lightning N/A
0
1
10K
0
3 Fayetteville
06/21/2005 02:12 PM
Lightning N/A
0
1
5K
0
4 Peachtree City
07/06/2005 06:28 PM
Lightning N/A
0
0
5K
0
5 Peachtree City
07/19/2005 03:40 PM
Lightning N/A
0
0
250K
0
6 Peachtree City
07/28/2005 03:47 PM
Lightning N/A
0
0
50K
0
7 Peachtree City
12/05/2005 12:30 AM
Lightning N/A
0
0
1K
0
8 Fayetteville
08/05/2006 03:11 PM
Lightning N/A
0
0
665K
0
9 Peachtree City
08/20/2006 03:40 PM
Lightning N/A
0
0
50K
0
10 Fayetteville
06/25/2007 16:44 PM
Lightning N/A
0
0
5K
0K
11 Peachtree City
07/09/2007 14:51 PM
Lightning N/A
0
1
250K
0K
12 Peachtree City
07/20/2007 13:00 PM
Lightning N/A
0
0
800K
0K
13 Peachtree City
07/25/2007 22:20 PM
Lightning N/A
0
0
150K
0K
14 Lees Mill
08/23/2007 19:50 PM
Lightning N/A
0
0
400K
0K
15 Fayetteville
08/24/2007 18:24 PM
Lightning N/A
0
0
775K
0K
16 Harp
06/11/2008 15:23 PM
Lightning N/A
0
0
100K
0K
17 Aberdeen
04/02/2009 00:30 AM
Lightning N/A
0
0
1K
0K
0
3
3.517M
0
TOTALS:
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IV.
Winter Storms
Hazard Identification – A freezing rain or ice storm occurs when the surface
temperature falls below freezing. High winds accompanied by freezing rain are
more likely to become an ice storm. Liquid that falls and freezes on impact
results in a coat of ice glazed on exposed objects. An ice storm may range from a
thin glaze to a heavy coating. A heavy accumulation of ice, especially when
accompanied by high winds, devastates trees and power lines. Streets and
highways become extremely hazardous to motorists and pedestrians, trees fall,
and power outages occur.
Hazard Profile – There have been 10 snow and ice events recorded in the 15year winter storm history for Fayette County. This correlates to a chance of a
snow and/or ice event occurring every 1.6 years.
These events have ranged in magnitude from ½ inch to 8” of snow that fell and
devastated Fayette County in the blizzard of 1993. The blizzard, called “the
storm of the century” caused extensive damage and economic hardship across
Georgia and Fayette County. This and other winter storms have resulted in a
Presidential Disaster Declaration.
hazards of winter storms. There are currently 3571 residential properties, 1,274
commercial properties, 378 office & industrial facilities, 190 religious and nonprofit institutional facilities, 501 government owned buildings, 546 agricultural,
45 educational, and 8 public utilities that have been identified as vulnerable to
winter storms. This constitutes all of the properties in Fayette County. Winter
storms cause significant damage in Fayette County. Damage to public electrical
utilities from accumulating ice and trees falling on power lines causes wide
spread power outages and significant damage to electrical transmission lines as
well as personal and economic hardship on our community. These rare winter
storms have not followed a particular path and all structures and critical
infrastructure are susceptible to damage.
Assets Exposed to Hazard - All assets within the county are susceptible to
winter storms. Mitigation projects focusing on back-up power sources and debris
removal should be given high priority countywide.
Damage Assessment - Because all facilities within the county are subject to
potential losses due to winter storms, estimations were done assuming 25%, 50%,
75%, and 100% damages.
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Winter Storm Damage Assessment 2005
Structure Type
Amount of
Structures
Residential
32,558
Commercial
1,019
Industrial
318
Agricultural
469
Religious/non-profit
167
Government
80
Educational
29
Value
75%
50%
25%
$5,761,265,986 $1,440,316,496 $2,880,632,993 $1,440,316,496
$829,446,856
$207,361,710
$414,723,420
$207,361,710
$229,524,634
$57,381,157
$114,762,310
$57,381,157
$81,951,045
$20,487,761
$40,975,522
$20,487,761
$157,107,590
$39,276,897
$78,553,795
$39,276,897
$92,673,503
$23,168,375
$46,336,751
$23,168,375
$192,926,440
$48,231,610
$96,463,220
$48,231,610
Winter Storm Damage Assessment 2010
Structure Type
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Agricultural
Religious/NonProfit
Government/Public
Property
Educational
Number
of
Structures
35,571
1,274
378
546
190
501
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100% Value
75% Value
50% Value
25% Value
$7,345,077,860
$1,250,469,855
$294,503,110
$133,612,765
$5,508,808,395
$937,852,391
$220,877,333
$100,209,574
$3,672,538,930
$625,234,928
$147,251,555
$66,806,383
$1,836,269,465
$312,617,464
$73,625,778
$33,403,191
$151,563,713
$101,042,475
$50,521,238
$200,266,969
$133,511,313
$66,755,656
$216,086,417
$144,057,611
$72,028,806
$202,084,950
$267,022,625
$288,115,223
Land Use & Development Trends - Future development throughout Fayette
County will result in the potential for damage from winter storms. The Fayette
County Building Department and Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, (the
Towns of Brooks and Woolsey are part of the Fayette County Building
department) Building Departments enforce the 2006 International Building Code
with the State of Georgia Amendments. The use and enforcement of these codes
provides reasonable protection for existing and future construction from most
natural hazards including tornados. Updating building codes and the adoption of
these codes will reduce existing and future vulnerability and damage from
tornados.
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Multi-Jurisdictional Concerns - All of Fayette County including Peachtree
City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey is subject to winter storms and
will be included in any prospective mitigation projects.
Hazard Summary - When winter storms hit the southeastern United States, they
generally are devastating due to the rarity of the event and lack of individual
preparedness. Motorists are not generally accustomed to driving in snow and ice
conditions thereby increasing the chances for accidents and injuries. Power
outages from fallen trees cause tremendous challenges for Emergency Managers
and other response organizations. Icy conditions also challenge emergency
response vehicles responding to the increase of calls due to winter storms.
Winter Storm related mitigation activities can be viewed in Section 4, Part IV.
Winter Weather Events in Fayette County
Location or County
Date
Time
1 Fayette County
2/16/1996
6:00 AM
2 Fayette County
3/14/1998
3 Fayette County
Type
Mag
Dth
Inj
PrD
CrD
Snow
N/A
0
0
0
0
6:00 PM
Heavy Snow
N/A
0
0
0
0
1/22/2000
1:00 PM
Ice Storm
N/A
0
1
48.0M
0
4 Fayette County
1/28/2000
7:00 PM
Ice Storm
N/A
0
0
2.0M
0
5 Fayette County
2/19/2000
7:30 AM
Winter Storm
N/A
0
0
0
0
6 Fayette County
12/28/2000
12:00 AM
Winter Storm
N/A
0
0
0
0
7 Fayette County
1/1/2001
7:58 AM
Light Snow
N/A
0
0
0
0
8 Fayette County
1/2/2002
6:00 AM
Heavy Snow
N/A
0
0
0
0
0
1
50.020M
0
TOTALS
Winter Storms Fayette County Post 2005 to Present
Location or County
Date
Time
Type
Mag Dth Inj PrD CrD
1 Fayette County
01/19/2008 12:00 PM
Heavy Snow N/A
0
0
0K
0K
2 Fayette County
01/08/2010 8:00PM
Snow
0
3
ok
ok
N/A
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V.
Drought
Hazard Identification - A drought is a prolonged period without rain. It can range
from two weeks to six months or more and affects water availability and quality. In
Georgia, droughts affect municipal and industrial water supplies, stream-water
quality, recreation at reservoirs, hydropower generation, navigation, agricultural,
wells, structural and wild land firefighting efforts and forest resources. Data collected
from the National Climatic Data Center and the Georgia Forestry Commission was
used for this report.
Hazard Profile - Twelve drought events were recorded over the past 53years.
Using statistical data there is a chance of drought every 4.4 years. Significant
increase in wildfire activity was recorded in Fayette County. The fires were
stopped by local fire departments and the Georgia Forestry Commission. These
fires caused damage to structures and caused the implementation of outdoor
burning bans during periods of drought.
hazards of drought. Fayette County has a steeply declining and virtually nonexistent agricultural base. The county is transitioning from primarily a farming
community to a major population center suburb of Atlanta. Because of this
transition, the effects of drought could impact drinking water supplies in the
county’s reservoirs. The county’s and municipal leaders have anticipated
droughts and focused on building water storage capacity to insure that our
community has adequate water supplies to meet our growing population during
times of drought. An additional reservoir is scheduled for impoundment in 2006
that will nearly double raw water storage capacity. During previous droughts the
county enacted water restrictions as a way on conserving water and ensuring
adequate capacity. These actions with the additional storage capacity should
significant reduce the effects of drought in Fayette County.
Assets Exposed to Hazard - The exposure of assets to drought related hazards
are generally indirect. The occurrence of a drought drastically increases the risks
of fire and a direct economic impact and could impede the fire departments ability
to suppress structure and brush fires.
Damage Assessment - There is no estimated damage to facilities due to droughts.
All impacts would be secondary in nature.
Land Use and Development Trends - Fayette County and the various Fayette
County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey continue to
develop land according to their land use plans. Continued development will
increase consumption of raw water reserves throughout the county. Many
residents still rely on wells for water for residential housing. Drought has and
will continue to affect those utilizing wells for water consumption. Fayette
County has adequate water reserves for the foreseeable future and implements
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water restriction during times of drought as a way of conserving water. The
Fayette County and Fayetteville Water Systems have planned for future water
needs as development continues. This is evident by the construction of Lake
McIntosh Reservoir that is being constructed for future growth and population.
The Land Use Plan requires seven elements to be approved by State regulatory
agencies and are included in this plan. See Section 9, Appendix B, Land Use and
Development Maps by Jurisdiction.
Multi-Jurisdictional Concerns - The highest occurrence of losses due to drought
will be in the rural areas of Fayette County. Fayette County, Peachtree City,
Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey will be included in drought mitigation
planning.
Hazard Summary - Although droughts do not generally have an immediate
effect, they cause many problems through secondary means such as wildfires,
reduction in water supplies and economic and development stress. Drought
related mitigation strategies are present in Section 4, Part V.
Drought in Fayette County, Georgia
Location or
County
1 Fayette County
9/1/1997
2 Fayette County
Date
Time
Type
Mag
Dth
Inj
PrD
12:00 AM
Drought
N/A
0
0
0
20.0M
5/1/1999
12:00 AM
Drought
N/A
0
0
0
0
3 Fayette County
8/1/1999
12:00 AM
Drought
N/A
0
0
0
0
4 Fayette County
2/1/2000
12:00 AM
Drought
N/A
0
0
0
0
5 Fayette County
4/1/2000
12:00 AM
Drought
N/A
0
0
0
0
6 Fayette County
5/1/2000
12:00 AM
Drought
N/A
0
0
0
0
7 Fayette County
6/1/2000
12:00 AM
Drought
N/A
0
0
0
306.7M
8 Fayette County
7/1/2000
12:00 AM
Drought
N/A
0
0
0
0
9 Fayette County
10/1/2000
12:00 AM
Drought
N/A
0
0
0
0
10 Fayette County
11/1/2001
12:00 AM
Drought
N/A
0
0
0
0
11 Fayette County
4/1/2002
12:00 AM
Dry
N/A
0
0
0
0
12 Fayette County
8/1/2002
12:00 AM
Drought
N/A
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
326.760M
TOTALS
CrD
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Drought in Fayette County Post 2005 to Present
Location or County
Date
Time
Type
Mag Dth Inj PrD
CrD
1 Fayette County
05/01/2007 00:00 AM
Drought N/A
0
0
0K
0K
2 Fayette County
09/01/2007 00:00 AM
Drought N/A
0
0
0K
344.0M
3 Fayette County
10/01/2007 00:00 AM
Drought N/A
0
0
0K
0K
4 Fayette County
11/01/2007 00:00 AM
Drought N/A
0
0
0K
0K
5 Fayette County
12/01/2007 00:00 AM
Drought N/A
0
0
0K
0K
Source: Fayette County Tax Assessors Office and Fayette County Stormwater
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SECTION 3
Local Technological Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability
Section
Sec 3, I
Change
Added Updated Table
Sec 3, I
Sec. 3, II
High Risk Dams in Fayette County
Sec 3, II
List of High Risk Dams in Fayette County
Updated Hazard Summary
Added a Map of Category I Dams
by Jurisdiction
Updated Data
Sec 3, II
Assets Exposed to Hazard
Updated Data
Sec 3, II
Added Maps of Category I Dams
Sec 3, II
Damage Assessment
Updated Damage Assessment Totals
Sec 3, III
Emerging Threats
Added Emerging Threats Section
Fayette County like most communities has seen a significant economic downturn. This
unprecedented event has reduced some of our hazards in our community through business
failures of hazardous material facilities. These business failures have significantly reduced
inventories of hazardous materials in our community, therefore reducing the risk of
technological hazards of hazardous material releases. Through the efforts of the Local
Emergency Planning Committee and the contents of the Disaster Mitigation Plan there has
been significant progress in the areas of reducing and in some cases eliminating our
community’s vulnerability regarding technological hazards and risks. Plan achievements are,
•
•
A reduction of more than 80,000 lbs of chlorine gas at a major industrial facility.
An elimination of chlorine gas at three water treatment facilities through better
use of non-hazardous processes.
Technological hazards include hazards that are of a technical nature and manmade. There are
more than 3 million pounds of hazardous materials that are reported through the Fayette
County Local Emergency Planning Committee SARA Title III program. Although rare,
hazardous material releases do occur mostly in fixed industrial sites. The Fayette County
Hazard Mitigation Committee has also identified Category I dams as a technological hazard.
Lack of zoning regulations prior to 1980 regarding construction permits in dam inundation
areas created hazards from manmade dams.
The following items are listed below are the technological or manmade hazards that could
possibly affect Fayette County.
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I.
Hazardous Materials Releases
Hazard Identification - A major source of hazardous material accidents are
released along roadways, railways, pipelines, and into rivers and creeks.
Hazardous materials are substances, which are harmful to the health and
safety of people and property. Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville,
Tyrone, have facilities that produce, process or store hazardous materials are
at risk, as are facilities that treat, or dispose of hazardous wastes. Mitigation
of this hazard may be accomplished by adhering to state and federal, and
manufacture safety standards. Proper packaging, storage, and handling will
assist in elimination of hazardous materials incidents. Historical data was
collected from Fayette County Fire and Emergency Services, Fayetteville Fire
Department, Peachtree City Fire Department, the Fayette County LEPC, and
the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection
Division.
Hazard Profile - Fayette County has been fortunate that major hazardous
material releases have not occurred in Fayette County. Over the past 25 years,
there have been 32 recorded hazardous materials spills at fixed locations and
20 transportation related events. This trend suggests that the county
experiences a haz-mat spill of incident less than twice a year. These numbers
do not include routine calls for natural gas leaks or small fuel releases.
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RELEASES
FAYETTE COUNTY
Date
06/00/97
05/00/98
04/00/99
01/26/01
03/26/01
05/06/01
05/21/01
08/06/01
08/08/01
01/11/02
01/28/02
03/18/02
03/0/02
06/18/02
10/23/02
11/05/02
11/15/02
12/07/02
Hazardous Material
Chlorine
Formaldehyde
Chlorine
Runoff from Fire
Debris in Stream
Sewage
Debris
Oil/Transmission Fluid
Sewage
Floor Cleaner
Hydraulic Fluid
Sewage
Glycol
Diesel Fuel
Sewage
Unknown
Unknown Chemical in Drums
Diesel Fuel
Location
Photocircuits
Wilden Plastics
Fayette County Water Tx
G&S Roofing Peachtree City
Brooks Park Brooks
92 Hwy Fayetteville
114 Huckaby Rd Brooks
Starr’s Mill Rd at Hwy 85
Flat Creek
Hwy 74 @ Tyrone Rd Tyrone
1st Manassas Mile Rd Fay.
125 White Oak Trail Fay.
Countywide
South Hwy 85
190 Glynn St.
Peachtree City
Laurel wood Dr. Tyrone
2717 W. Hwy 54 Peachtree City
Amount
Unknown
Unknown
Minimal
Unknown
Unknown
300 gallons
40 gallons
6000 gal
22,000 Gal
50 gallons
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
30 Gallons
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Date
11/02/03
05/23/03
08/05/03
10/14/03
10/15/03
10/26/03
12/02/03
12/29/03
01/22/03
01/26/03
3/20/03
4/26/04
5/25/04
Hazardous Material
Unknown
Parts Cleaners/gasoline
Hydraulic Oil
Acid
Acid
Sewage
Diesel
Adhesive
Run off from Mulch Fire
Freon
Unknown
Unknown
Animal Repellent
Location
Hwy 74 & Rockaway Rd
130 Robinson Rd Fayetteville
337 Sandy Creek Rd
215 Georgia Ave
215 Georgia Ave
128 Pavilion Parkway
270 Windgate Circle
Hwy 74 Avery Dennison PTC
First Manassas Mile Rd
201 Hwy 74 Peachtree City
350 Hwy 74
Fayette Pavilion Belk’s
313 Adams Rd
Amount
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
30 Gallons
Unknown
400 gallons
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Hazardous Material Releases 2005-2010
HAZ-MAT TYPE
Sewage
Diesel
Sewage
Toxics
Sewage
Solid Waste
Diesel
Solid Waste
Water Quality
Oil
Sewage
Erosion/Sedimentation
Oil
Solid Waste
Sewage
Solid Waste
Solid Waste
Sewage
Sewage
Water Quality
Oil
Sewage
Solid Waste
Asbestos
Toxics
Drinking Water
DATE
1/19/2005
1/13/2005
1/27/2005
3/10/2005
4/8/2005
4/12/2005
4/22/2005
5/3/2005
4/27/2005
5/26/2005
7/8/2005
7/11/2005
7/27/2005
8/4/2005
8/8/2005
8/22/2005
8/1/2005
9/26/2005
10/11/2005
10/12/2005
10/6/2005
10/31/2005
9/6/2005
12/4/2005
1/12/2006
2/10/2006
4/5/2006
4/3/2006
JURISDICTION
TYRONE
TYRONE
FAYETTEVILLE
FAYETTEVILLE
FAYETTEVILLE
FAIRBURN
FAYETTEVILL
BROOKS
FAYETTEVILLE
FAYETTE COUNTY
PEACHTREE CITY
FAYETTEVILLE
RIVERDALE
PEACHTREE CITY
PEACHTREE CITY
TYRONE
PEACHTREE CITY
FAYETTEVILLE
FAYETTEVILLE
FAYETTE COUNTY
PEACHTREE CITY
FAYETTEVILLE
TYRONE
PEACHTREE CITY
FAYETTEVILLE
FAYETTEVILLE
TYRONE
SENOIA
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HAZ-MAT TYPE
Gasoline
Sewage
Sewage
Solid Waste
Solid Waste
Sewage
Oil
Diesel
Toxics
Toxics
Toxics
Diesel
Toxics
Toxics
Toxics
Toxics
Toxics
Sewage
Toxics
Sewage
Oil
Dust
Toxics
Solid Waste
Sewage
Sewage
Toxics
Solid Waste
Solid Waste
Asbestos
Solid Waste
Sewage
Oil
Gasoline
Water Quality
Solid Waste
Gasoline
Solid Waste
Diesel
Solid Waste
Diesel
Asbestos
Asbestos
DATE
4/7/2006
4/19/2006
5/6/2006
5/8/2006
5/15/2006
5/23/2006
5/24/2006
6/7/2006
6/19/2006
6/29/2006
6/29/2006
7/6/2006
7/25/2006
7/27/2006
8/4/2006
8/7/2006
8/15/2006
8/16/2006
8/16/2006
8/18/2006
9/20/2006
10/9/2006
10/10/2006
11/2/2006
11/9/2006
11/30/2006
1/2/2007
1/6/2007
1/19/2007
1/19/2007
2/28/2007
3/16/2007
3/20/2007
3/28/2007
3/30/2007
6/24/2007
7/23/2007
8/23/2007
9/3/2007
9/12/2007
9/24/2007
10/1/2007
8/24/2007
10/5/2007
11/6/2007
11/14/2007
1/9/2008
5/23/2007
JURISDICTION
TYRONE
PEACHTREE CITY
PEACHTREE
FAYETTEVILLE
BROOKS
BROOKS
FAYETTEVILLE
TYRONE
TYRONE
FAYETTEVILLE
TYRONE
TYRONE
SENOIA
FAYTEVILLE
BETHANY
FAYETTEVILLE
FAYETTEVILLE
FAIRBURN
FAYETTEVILLE
FAYETTEVILLE
FAYETTEVILLE
FAYETTEVILLE
TYRONE
FAYETTVILLE
PEACTHREE CITY
FAIRBURN
PEACHTREE CITY
FAIRBURN
TYRONE
TYRONE
PEACHTREE CITY
TYRONE
PEACHTREE CITY
TYRONE
TYRONE
FAYETTEVILLE
TYRONE
FAYETTEVILLE
TYRONE
FAYETTEVILLE
FAYETTEVILLE
FAYETTE COUNTY
FAYETTEVILLE
PEACHTREE CITY
PEACHTREE CITY
FAYETTEVILLE
FAYETTEVILLE
TYRONE
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HAZ-MAT TYPE
Gasoline
Oil
Oil
Solid Waste
Diesel
Sewage
Water Quality
Drinking Water
Drinking Water
Solid Waste
Water Quality
Oil
Oil
Toxics
Toxics
Gasoline
Asbestos
Solid Waste
Sewage
Oil
Solid Waste
Toxics
Solid Waste
Drinking Water
Gasoline
Toxics
Solid Waste
DATE
1/24/2008
2/26/2008
3/6/2008
3/25/2008
5/15/2007
5/2/2008
6/6/2008
7/21/2008
7/24/2008
8/6/2008
9/22/2008
9/24/2008
12/9/2008
11/12/2008
5/16/2008
12/8/2008
11/24/2008
12/1/2008
12/17/2008
1/13/2009
3/9/2009
3/28/2009
6/8/2009
6/8/2009
6/16/2009
5/28/2009
7/31/2009
9/1/2009
11/19/2009
12/2/2009
JURISDICTION
FAYETVILLE
FAYETTEVILLE
TYRONE
FAYETTE COUNTY
FAIRBURN
FAYETTEVILLE
TYRONE
FAYETTEVILLE
FAYETTEVILLE
FAYETTEVILLE
FAYETTEVILLE.
PEACHTREE CITY
TYRONE
FAYETTEVILLE
PEACHTREE CITY
FAYETTEVILLE
BROOKS
FAYETTE COUNTY
PEACHTREE CITY
FAYETTVILLE
FAYETTEVILLE
FAYETTEVILLE
TYRONE
FAYETTE COUNTY
FAIRBURN
FAYETTE COUNTY
FAYETTEVILLE
PEACHTREE CITY
FAYETTEVILLE
FAIRBURN
Vulnerability Assessment - Fayette County is 45.61% residential with a
population of approximately 106,000. There are 378 industrial facilities
few of which use hazardous materials. The vast majority of these highrisk facilities are within Peachtree City. Of these facilities, 12 are
considered to be high risk for technological hazards. They are considered
high risks do to the potential of the material, the quantity (more than 3
million lbs.) and the location of the facility. If a catastrophic release were
to occur much of the population in the immediate area would be effected.
Fayette County also has 15.7 miles of the CSX railroad that runs through
the western part of unincorporated Fayette County, the Town of Tyrone
and Peachtree City. Approximately 2,000 shipments of hazardous
materials are transported via this rail line each year. If a major derailment
occurs, certain segments of the population would be affected.
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The highways in Fayette County are primary transportation routes for the
delivery and pass through of hazardous materials. These state highways
provide access to the heart of the industrial basin in Peachtree City. These
routes and the homes and businesses along these routes are vulnerable to
possible technological hazards. There are no interstate highways that runs
through Fayette County.
Assets Exposed to Hazard - The most prevalent asset damaged during a
hazardous materials release is the environment. Waterways and storm
water runoff are impacted most by hazardous material releases. Certain
areas of the population could be impacted by release of certain chemicals.
These areas have been identified by the Local Emergency Planning
Committee’s 112 R Risk Management Program. Due to security concerns
that information is available only by request.
Damage Assessment - The damage to the environment due to hazardous
materials releases cannot be estimated. The permanent damage to a
critical facility due to a fixed facility release has not been recorded. A
release of certain types of chemicals in certain areas would have
catastrophic effects on the population. These have been identified through
the LEPC 112 R Risk Management Program and are available by request.
Land Use & Development Trends - There are currently land use and
development trends directly relating to placement of industries that use
hazardous materials. Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Brooks
and Woolsey have adopted a strict land use plan that designates areas
where industries that use, store, or transport hazardous materials can be
built. The land use plans designates future industrial facilities areas so that
response organizations are able to better plan for major industrial and
hazardous material transportation incidents. See Section 9, Appendix B
Land Use and Development Maps by Jurisdiction.
Multi-Jurisdictional Concerns - Hazardous materials incidents have
been recorded in Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, and Tyrone.
These jurisdictions that have fixed industrial facilities are most susceptible
to releases of hazardous material. In Fayette County, nearly 80% of all
reportable quantities of hazardous materials are in Peachtree City’s
industrial basin.
Hazard Summary - Hazardous materials releases are a relatively
uncommon occurrence in Fayette County. Major hazardous material
releases would impact our environment and could have serious
consequences should one occur. Mitigation plans must be executed to
reduce the threat to lives and property as a result of hazardous materials
releases. Mitigation strategies specific to this threat can be found in
Section 5, Part I.
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Major Fixed Hazardous Material Facilities in Fayette County
Facility
Avery Dennison
Fayette County South Water
Treatment Facility
Fayette County TDK Water
Treatment Facility
Fayetteville Water Treatment
Facility
Fayetteville Wastewater
Treatment Facility
Petroflame Propane
TDK Components
Universal Refining
Bell South
Bell South
Wilden Plastics
Falcon Field
II
Jurisdiction
Peachtree City
Fayette County
Chemical
By Request
By Request
Peachtree City
By Request
Fayetteville
By Request
Fayetteville
By Request
Brooks
Peachtree City
Peachtree City
Fayetteville
Peachtree City
Peachtree City
Peachtree City
Propane
By Request
By Request
By Request
By Request
By Request
By Request
High Risk Manmade Dams in Fayette County
Hazard Identification: Fayette County has more that 100 manmade lakes,
ponds and dams that retain water and some are used as flood control devices.
Most of the lakes are privately owned and were build post depression as an
agricultural incentive to provide water for livestock and crop irrigation. As
Fayette County transitions from a rural farming community to a major suburb
of Atlanta, these lakes have become a prime site for single-family dwellings
and subdivisions. Most of these dams are not well maintained and are not
regulated because there is no risk associated with a breach or failure. Fayette
County does have however, nine dams that are considered Category I, or high
risk in nature due to their size, height, surface acres and because of
downstream impact. In addition, Fayette County has 57 Category II dams.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Safe Dams Division
establishes permits and enforces dam safety and maintenance regulations in
Fayette County.
Hazard Profile: There has been one accidental dam breach in Fayette County
that caused loss of property. The potential for others exists for an additional
catastrophic intentional or accidental breach. Of the eight Category I dams in
Fayette County four are considered by the Safe Dams Division to be out of
compliance and in danger of failing due to deteriorating dam conditions. Two
are concrete dams and are considered to be in compliance and permitted
through the Safe Dams Division. These two dams are owned by government
and are used to retain county and municipal raw water supplies for drinking
water. The remaining two dams are permitted and are considered in
compliance.
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The Georgia Safe Dams division has conducted dam break analysis of each
Category I dam in Fayette County. These analyses have been provided to the
Fayette County Emergency Management Agency and have proved beneficial
in planning for potential dam breaks.
Map of Category I Dams by Jurisdiction
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List of High Risk Dams in Fayette County
Name of Dam
GPS Location
Horton
33.18.924
084.25.034
Kedron
33.25.433
084.34.274
33.25.690
084.28.555
*Fowler
Dickson
33.32.331
084.26.949
Vickery
33.25.793
084.24.520
Graves
Ford
Pye
Mitigated
Bradbury
Kozisek
Margaret Phillips
33.275
84.449
33.24.738
084.27.052
33.30.20
84 31 21
33 29 36 54
84 27 16 08
33.29 51.01
84 27 10 18
Physical Location
Private/Public
South Hwy 92 in
unincorporated Fayette
County
Kedron Dr. Peachtree
City
Lakemont Subdivision
in the City of
Fayetteville
Hwy 314 in
County
Shoreline Dr. in
County
Brooks
Public
Reservoir
Use
Public
Reservoir
Private
Recreation
Private
Recreation
Private
Recreation
Private
Recreation
Pond Trace Dr
Private
Recreation
Hood Rd.
Public
Retention
Pine Knot Rd
Private
Recreation
Longview Rd @ Neely
Private
Recreation
Neely Rd
Private
Recreation
Vulnerability Assessment - There are 46 homes, businesses and roadways
that are vulnerable to possible dam breaks. The total value of these assets
threatened by Category I dams in 2005 was $10,254,920. As a result of
implementing the Fayette County Disaster Plan there has been a reduction in
the vulnerability assessment from Category I dams in our community totaling
$2,186,920. This is a direct result of the Pye Lake mitigation project that
mitigated flooding and a potential a dam breech and the possible destruction
of homes below the dam. Dam breaks can occur as a result of poor design,
excess water capacity, discharge pipe failure, and poor dam maintenance.
Generally, the structures and occupants and roadways directly beneath the
dam are at risk. Fayette County is home to over 100 ponds and lakes with
dams. Of these dams nine are considered to be high hazard dams as classified
by the Safe Dams Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Annual inspections, citations and permitting of these Dams by Safe Dams of
Georgia significantly reduce the vulnerability of the structures, residents and
roadways below.
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Assets Exposed to Hazards
The Hazard Mitigation Committee identified and analyzed dam break analysis
in order to identify assets that are exposed to Category I dam hazards in
Fayette County. Below is a list of assets that the Committee identified as a
result of their findings.
Dam
Horton
315 Lowery Rd
323 Lowery Rd
353 Lowery Rd.
354 Lowery Rd
367 Lowery Rd
368 Lowery Rd
166 Goodman Rd
167 Goodman Rd
125 Cheshire Circle
360 Crabapple Rd
Flat Creek Golf Course
471 Herndon Hill
410 Tantallon Dr
Kedron
Wellborn
Declassified and Removed
Fowler
Value
ID Number
$235,000
$156,000
$232,000
$246,000
$140,000
$253,000
$234,000
$142,000
$180,000
$171,000
$3,325,000
$372,000
$419,000
4-18-84
4-18-41
4-19-9
4-19-44
4-19-7
4-19-43
4-18-69
4-18-62
4-18-1-10
4-18-81
7-31-8
7-30-10-11
7-31-25-34
$750,000
$178,500
$300,000
13-5-2-17
13-5-2-8
Still Under Study
Dickson
State Highway 314 Bridge
1193 Hwy 314
1181 Hwy 314
Vickery
Still Under Study
Graves
Still Under Study
Ford
150 Trace Ct
155 Trace Ct
Bradbury
413 Lees Mill Rd
Kozisek
116 Bethea Rd
Margaret Phillips
116 Bethea Rd
Total Assessments Exposed to Category I Dam Failures
$337,000
$255,000
$143,420
$4,234,290
$4,234,290
$12,303,210
5-10-7-5
5-10-7-6
708-018
0544-037
0544-037
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Category I Dam Lake Horton
4-18-84
4-18-2-8
4-19-9
4-19-26
4-18-2-7
4-18-2-1
4-18-2-2
4-19-12
4-18-41
4-19-7
D
AD
OA
RO
R
RYY R
E
E
W
W
O
LL O
4-18-33
4-18-34
4-18-93
4-19-2
4-18-4
4-19-43
4-19-44 4-19-45
4-18-62
4-19-42
4-19-40
4-18-63
GOODMAN
DRI
GOODMA
G
VE
N DRIVE
OODMAN
DRIVE
4-18-81
4-19-39
4-19-38
4-18-1-10
4-18-1-114-18-1-12
4-18-71
4-18-1-13
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Category I Dam Lake Wellborn
Kand Removed. Not Longer Classified.
RK
RK
AR
P
PA
PA
Mitigated
C
CKK PA
R
RIIC
BBRI
AMB
AM
H
HAM
H
5-21-10-18
5-21-42
5-21-10-3
5-21-34
5-21-53
IILL
RAA
TR
EET
LLLL
HEE
H
MIICC
M
5-21-9-12
5-21-62
5-21-9-11
5-21-71
5-21-9-3
5-21-7-8
5-21-72
5-21-73
5-21-58
5-21-61
5-21-9-7
5-21-11-4
5-21-69
5-21-48
5-21-9-5
5-21-79
5-21-82
5-21-28
5-21-70
5-21-11-2
5-21-27
AADD
RROO
O
ONN
RRTT
O
O
NN
5-21-85
5-21-65
5-21-75
MINE
MINERUN
RUN 5-15-1-53
5-15-2-12
5-15-1-61
LLEE
RRCC
CCII
5-15-1-58
5-15-1-6 5-15-1-59
5-15-2-21
5-15-2-50
NN
LLEE
G
G
5-15-2-47
CCKK
RROO
5-15-2-49
EE
CLL
IIRRC
EECC
AAGG
TTT
OT
CCO
5-15-1-4
5-15-2-7
RR
AAII
XXLL
FFOO
FFE
ERR
NNCC
LLIIFF
FF
5-15-1-45
FERNCLIFF
FERNCLIFF
5-15-2-45
5-15-2-41
5-15-9-3
5-15-9-6
5-21-60
5-16-18
5-15-4
5-15-2-44
5-15-5
5-15-2-43
5-15-2-32
5-15-1-60
5-15-8-4
5-21-45
DD
O
OLL 5-15-2-52
5-15-11-1
5-15-10-2 5-15-10-4
As of 2006 Wellborn Lake Dam has been removed from the Ga. Safe Dams list of high
hazard dams and the threat of a dam breech has been mitigated
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Category I Dam Lake Fowler
5-16-4-19
5-16-4
5-16-9
5-16-4-18
5-16-7
5-16-2-7
5-16-34-4
t
en
m
se
Ea
5-16-2-8
5-16-34-5
40
31
5-16-17-3
5-16-34-3
5-16-34-1
5-16-33-3
5-16-34-2
5-16-2-9
5-16-17-4
5-16-20-7
41
5-16-17-5
SO
UT
H
MO
O
5-16-34-6
RE
LA
NE
5-16-17-2
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Category I Dam Lake Dickson
13-5-2-15
13-6-11
STATE HWY. 31 4
13-5-2-16
13-6-45 13-6-44
5
4
13-6-42
13-6-43
13-6-41
3
2
1
ROSE LANE
4
13-6-49 13-6-48
13-6-99
13-6-98
3
2
13-6-40
13-6-39
13-6-97
1
13-6-38
13-5-2-17
13-5-2-18
CA RR IAGE DRIV E
13-6-68
Eas emen t
13-5-5-1
13-5-5-2
13-5-5-3
13-5-2-27
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Category I Dam Lake Vickery
38
5-20-12
5-20-8-7
39
40
41
5-20-7-4
5-20-7-5
45
5-20-8-2
42
5-20-8-6
5-20-8-1
5-20-8-3
43
44
5-20-8-4
5-20-8-5
5-20-6-2
5-20-6-4
5-20-6-5
5-20-6-3
13
5-20-6-6
5-20-6-1
5-20-6-7
12
14
16
15
11
5-20-5-10
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Category I Dam Lake Graves
4-7-50
4-8-2-6
4-8-1-7
4-7-20
4-8-1-8
4-7-27
4-7-28
8
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Category I Dam Lake Ford
20
5-10-11-2
5-10-7-2
CO URT
5-10-7-9
5-10-7-8 8
GS
K IN
35-10-7-3
O
WO
5-11-3-27
4
7
6
5
5-10-7-6
IVE
5-11-3-17
19
5-10-11-3
R
DD
18
T
MP
A
H
ON
T
UR
O
C
5-10-7-4
17
5-10-7-5
5-11-3-15
5-11-3-16
5-10-2-29
5-10-2-27 5-10-2-28
5-11-16-13
14
28
27
E
NR ID G
GR EE
32
5-10-2-33
5-11-16-14
29
T
CO UR 30
31
5-10-2-32
13
5-11-16-12
5-10-2-30
5-11-16-15
5-11-13-6
5-10-2-31
16
5-10-2-37
5-10-2-34
15
5-11-16-17
5-11-13-5
17
5-10-2-35
Substantial improvements have been made to this structure to substantially reduce the
risk of a dam breech
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Hazard has been mitigated through a Hazard Mitigation grant project
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Category I Lake Bradbury
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Kozisek and Margaret Phillips Lake Dam
Damage Assessment
The total value of assets in Fayette County that are threatened by Category I dams is
$12,303,210. This figure is an estimate as no true dam break analysis has been conducted.
The EPD through its Safe Dams program has performed a dam break analysis on each dam
but only to the first structure and not beyond, therefore, it is difficult to accurately determine
the total fiscal impact given the potential for downstream impact.
Land Use and Development Trends
Fayette County has experienced rapid growth. That trend has slowed due to deteriorating
economic conditions Fayette County currently review plans for single dwelling houses and
subdivisions in an effort to prevent the creation of dam break hazards. The Fayette County
Technical Review Committee is comprised of representatives of all departments with
responsibility for enforcing rules and regulations and making recommendations preventing
the future construction of dwellings below a dam. This has been an effective process in
preventing the creation of Category I dams.
Fayette County’s position is that of the Safe Dams Division that it is the responsibility of the
dam owner to maintain and operate a safe dam as to prevent a dam failure, thus preventing
the loss of life or property.
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In an effort to minimize the potential for dam failure, Fayette County added Dam
Impoundment Design and Specifications to the county’s Development Regulations (Art. X 8301 8-309 of the Fayette County Development Regulations) as a way to ensure proper dam
design for future impoundments. See Section 9. Appendix B Land Use and Development
Maps by Jurisdiction.
Multi-Jurisdictional Concerns
Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, and Tyrone have identified Category I dams in
their jurisdictions. Safe Dams of Georgia conducts annual inspections, issues permits and
citations for those owners who are not in compliance.
Hazard Summary
The Fayette County Emergency Management Agency has placed
a high priority on dam safety. The Agency works closely with the
EPD’s Safe Dams personnel to ensure high hazard dams are
maintained and inspected annually. The Agency has written
response plans to all Category I dams in Fayette County. These
plans have the cooperation and partnership of the dam owners
and operators. These plans include inundation zones, reduction
of water levels, the training of owners in emergency response
procedure.
The Pye Lake dam was considered to be of high priority in our mitigation strategy (Section 5,
Part II Action Step 1) due to the condition of the dam, past history, and the downstream
potential. This threat has been eliminated as a result of the implementation of the Disaster
Mitigation Plan dated 2005 and through mitigation grant.
III.
Emerging Threats
Hazard Identification
Fayette County is highly vulnerable to new emerging threats such as H1N1 swine flu and
other new and emerging threats. Fayette County’s population is vulnerable due to it highly
mobile population such as the many airline and military personnel who commonly transcend
the globe. Fayette County and it population has recently experienced high absentee rates in
our school system due to flu like symptoms suspected of being the H1N1 virus. As a result,
this plan will include new and emerging threats such as general biological agents and virus.
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Hazard Profile
Fayette County’s 106,000 citizens are well profiled for either a natural occurring or
intentional implementation of biological agents. Approximately 70% of our population
travel to major metropolitan areas for employment. These areas are usually high population
centers and patient targets or locations of high concentrations of contagious viruses that
could impact our citizens, community and our economic well being. In 2007 the Fayette
County Board of Education, at the urging of the Emergency Management Agency
implemented an illness and absentee rate surveillance program within all schools. The
purpose of this program was to track signs and symptoms of students in an effort to detect
early on any virus or biological agent in our community. The Board of Education typically
has about 33% of our population in their schools. As a result of this program we have been
able to establish a hazard profile for new and emerging threats. The results have indicated
that Fayette County and its population and the recent fluctuation in absenteeism and illness
rate have indicated a profile that is hazardous especially for viruses such as H1H1 and others.
There has been new and emergency threats that have affected Fayette County. Each year
seasonal flu affects thousands of residents with fever, chills, nausea and vomiting. While
deaths are minimal many are sickened and unable to work or function normally causing a
loss in productivity. Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and
Woolsey are concerned of the new and emerging threat of new virus and the affect on our
community. These unknown viruses could have catastrophic effects on our community. One
such virus is the recent exposure to the H1N1 virus or swine flu that greatly impacted our
school system in 2009. Fayette County and its population have experienced two “waves” of
the virus and saw several schools with double digit absentee rates as seen through the Board
of Education illness surveillance program seen below.
August -September Absentee Rate Fayette County School System
Highest Absentee Rate Ever Recorded
Student Absentee Trend
12.0%
10.0%
8.0%
6.0%
4.0%
2.0%
0.0%
8/20
8/21
8/24
8/25
8/26
8/27
8/28
8/31
9/1
9/2
9/3
9/4
9/8
9/9
The population of Fayette County currently is 106,000 residents. Once in the community an
unknown virus or biological agent could leave thousands sick and unable to function, work
and take care of themselves and family members and stretch first responders and medical
personnel well beyond their capabilities. Due to the very mobile population of our
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community, Fayette County is very vulnerable to the effects of new and emerging threats that
could possibly cause death, illness and economic hardship. Historically the elderly and those
with weak or compromised immune systems are the most vulnerable populations in our
community.
Assets Exposed to Hazards
The entire population of Fayette County (106,000 in Fayette County, Peachtree City,
Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey) is vulnerable to the affects to new and emerging
threats. Additionally, the tax base of Fayette County governments could potential be
exposed to the affects of a widespread outbreak or pandemic due to illness and lack of
citizens ability to work and ultimately pay taxes.
Land Use and Development Trends
Fayette County’s population continues to grow, while this trend has slowed Fayette’s close
proximity to the Atlanta metro areas, its desirability and access to Hartsfield-Jackson
International Airport dictates future growth. The Atlanta Regional Commission and the
Fayette County Planning Department estimates a build out population of 160,000 in 2030.
This population growth will increase the potential risk for new and emerging threats. See
Section 9, Appendix B Land Use and Development Maps by Jurisdiction.
Multi-Jurisdictional Hazards
The only multijurisdictional hazard differences would be in the variation of population. The
unincorporated areas of Fayette County has the largest population, Peachtree City,
Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey respectively.
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SECTION 4
LOCAL NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION GOALS & OBJECTIVES AND
OVERALL COMMUNITY MITIGATION GOALS, POLICIES, AND VALUE
NARRATIVE
Section
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Sec 4
Change
Natural Hazard Mitigation Goals and
Objectives and Overall Community
Mitigation Goals, Policies, and Value
Narrative
Previous Hazard Mitigation
Accomplishments 2005
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Entire Section
Sec 4
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Sec 4
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Sec 4, III
Emerging Threats
Updated
Updated Mitigation Accomplishments
Updated the Status, Cost, Responsible and
Coordination Organization of each
Action
Added Additional Mitigation Actions by
Jurisdiction
Updated the Priority of Each Mitigation
Action
Added Entire Section on Emerging
Threats
Natural Hazard Mitigation Goals, Objectives and Actions
As a result of the approval of the Disaster Mitigation Plan dated May 2005, Fayette County
and its municipal partners have utilized the plan to prioritize mitigation projects with the
overall goal of minimizing or eliminating hazards in our community. Listed in this section
are post 2005 successes for comparisons of before the plan was enacted and after. The intent
is to accent the overall success of the plan and the commitment to mitigating disasters in our
community.
The foundation of this plan is the identification of strategies through which Fayette County,
Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey will implement natural hazard
mitigation goals, objectives and actions that address existing and future building
infrastructure. As identified in Section 2, Risk Assessment the Hazard Mitigation Planning
Committee has a clear understanding of the community’s hazards and risks. These
community risks are compatible with the goals of the community as expressed in the
comprehensive plan. These goals represent a long-term vision for hazard reduction and or
enhancement of mitigation capabilities. The next step is to develop a mitigation strategy.
The hazard mitigation goals, objectives and actions in this section are listed as a high, (Highhigh priority to accomplish with a great mitigation benefit) medium, (Medium-medium
priority to accomplish with an average mitigation benefit). Low, (Low priority to accomplish
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with a low mitigation benefit)
The Hazard Mitigation Committee carefully evaluated
existing goals, objectives, and actions to ensure that they were still valid and would be
effective. During the 2005 plan the Fayette County Emergency Management Agency
prioritized the mitigation projects was based on what was most repetitive, caused the most
damage, what was most easily preventable based on available funding during the plan period
of five years. This method of prioritization (repetition of the event, monetary loss, and
anticipated costs) proved successfully and will be continued in the plan update with a greater
emphasis on each jurisdiction setting their respective priorities
Previous Hazard Mitigation Accomplishments 2005
The 2005 Mitigation Plan prioritization method proved successful as evident by the
completed goals and action steps listed in the plan. The 2010 plan with build upon those
successes to further mitigate the effects of both natural and technological disasters. Fayette
County has made previous efforts to mitigate hazards in our community. Some have been
significant and have been beneficial to reducing loss of life and property from disasters
throughout Fayette County. Among them are:
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Removed a critical facility (fire station) from a repetitive flood situation and from
beneath a Category I Dam that was failing.
Implemented a severe weather warning system in all manufactured housing
communities.
Increased the elevation for building structure near a flood plain.
Changed and updated building codes to higher standards.
Certified as a National Weather Service “Storm Ready Community”
Implemented a storm water management plan.
Tougher restrictions on building structures beneath Category I dams.
Strict enforcement of land use plans.
Recently all communities in Fayette County became participants in the National
Flood Insurance Program.
Rated by the National Flood Insurance Programs Community Rating System with
a rating of 6. (See Section 14, Appendix G NFIP Community Rating System
Class 6 Confirmation Letter National Flood Insurance Rating Documentation).
Placed NOAA Weather Radios in all public buildings, churches, nursing homes,
and day care centers.
Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey have
adopted and are currently implement Post-Development Stormwater Management
Regulations requiring channel protection in both redevelopment and new
development areas.
amended their Floodplain Management Ordinances that limits development and
filling in Areas of Special Flood Hazards and assigns stricter standards for further
encroachments in both the present and future conditions floodplain and floodway.
Unincorporated Fayette County received a CRS of six (6) by the National Flood
Insurance Programs Community Rating System effective October 2009. Only
five other communities within Georgia have attained this rating.
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Hazard Mitigation Accomplishments Post 2005 (Since Plan Inception)
Accomplished Flood Mitigation Actions
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Implemented a corrective action plan for the reductions of repetitive flooding in
the Ginger Cake Creek drainage basin and the repair of the Pye Lake Dam
(Repetitive Flooding Eliminated)
Developed a possible buyout program and removal proposal for homes located in
the Shoal Creek drainage basin. (One Repetitive Flood Prone Property was
acquired)
Updated the FEMA flood map for Fayette County and its cities so as to accurately
map the actual flood plain and problem areas not already on the FEMA maps.
Accomplished Tornado Actions
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Increased the number of outdoor warning sirens in high risk and vulnerable
populations (Seven Additional Sirens Were Added)
Equipped all county and city recreation parks with adequate early severe weather
warning devices and lightning detection devices. (70% of all Outdoor Facilities
now have Warning Capabilities)
Accomplished Winter Storm Actions
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Developed and implement an education and preparedness strategy such as a
Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) in an effort to reduce the effects of
winter storms on our citizenry. (Fayette County CERT Team now has 75
members)
Accomplished Drought Actions
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Developed a public awareness campaign to promote water-saving campaigns such
as low-flow water saving devices in toilets. (All government facilities have been
retrofitted with some type of water saving devices)
Stricter enforcement of the Countywide outdoor burning ban from May through
October to prevent wild land fires. (Increased the number of Citations issued)
Increased capacity of raw water to ensure adequate water supplies during times of
drought. (Construction of Lake McIntosh has begun to increase raw water storage
capacity
Accomplished All Hazard Actions
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Developed a plan for the construction and implementation of safe and sustainable
Emergency Operation Center. (Plans are now being drawn for completion of this
goal)
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Developed a plan and strategy for the reduction of water levels of Category I
dams prior to tropical storms in an effort to reduce the potential for a dam breach.
(Lake and Ponds with Potential Flood Hazards have Been Identified)
Accomplished Technological Hazard Mitigation Actions
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Conducted a hazardous materials exercise.
(Several have been conducted using multijurisdictional capabilities)
Purchased additional hazardous materials response equipment necessary to sustain
hazardous materials response operations as well as for new chemicals entering the
community. (Fayette County has secured more than $100,000 for additional hazmat response and mitigation equipment since plan inception)
Worked with and encourage industry to reduce chemical inventories at fixed
facilities. (There has been a significant reduction in chlorine as a result this
established goal)
Flooding
A. Mitigation Goals – As noted in Section 2, Section I, flooding has caused
significant damage throughout the years in Fayette County. Previously
noted in the 2005 mitigation plan were three major locations throughout
the county where localized flooding is a problem during heavy rains. Two
of these sites have since been mitigated. A recent 500-year flooding event
that occurred in North Georgia during September 2009 killing 10 people,
most while driving onto roads covered by moving water demonstrates that
a wider expanse of mitigation strategies should be consideration. Bridge
and culvert capacity must be evaluated to determine if an effective
emergency response road network can be maintained during both the
present and future-conditions 50, 75, and the 100 year storm events.
Mitigation strategies that reduce the negative effects of flooding should be
considered.
Range of Mitigation Options – The mitigation options to reduce the effects
of flooding in Fayette County include continual updates of policies and
procedures, identification of areas of flooding impacting emergency response,
enhanced data collection, and efforts to reduce localized flooding.
Mitigation Strategies for Flooding
Mitigation Goal # 1 – “To minimize the losses of life and property due
to flooding in Fayette County”
Objective #1 – To protect the residents and reduce damage to property
from the effects of flooding in Fayette County.
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Action Steps:
1. Implement a corrective action plan for the reductions of flooding
in the Ginger Cake Creek drainage basin and the repair of the
Pye Lake Dam.
Responsible Organization
Coordinating Organization
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Fayetteville Engineering
Current – 2008
$1.6 million
Funded
by
Mitigation
Grants, Tax Digest
High
Accomplished
2. Update the FEMA flood map for Fayette County so as to
accurately map the actual flood plain and problem areas not
already on the FEMA maps.
County
&
Municipal
Engineering Departments
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
NFIP Compliance
Fayette County
2004 – 2009
Unknown
Federal, state or local grants
High
Accomplished 2008
Yes
3. Update as needed county and city soil erosion and sediment
control ordinances in order to further protect valuable water
resources.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
NFIP Compliance
County
&
Municipal
Fayette County
On-going
Unknown
General funds
High
Accomplished
Yes
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4. Home acquisition, buyout,, and demolition of one home located
in the Shoal Creek drainage basin.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Fayette County EMA
Fayette County EMA
2004 – 2010
$400,000
Mitigation Grants,
Digest
High
Accomplished
Tax
5. Develop a strategy for the reduction of flooding in the Tinsley
Mill Condominium Complex
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Peachtree City Engineering
Peachtree City Engineering
2004 – 2014
$1,250,000
Mitigation Grants, Private
Funds
High
Deferred
6. Comply with the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning
District stormwater management ordinances and possible
implementation of the Model Flood Plain and Flood Damage
and Prevention Ordinance.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
NFIP Compliance
Fayette County Engineering
and municipal engineering
departments
Fayette
County
Water
Engineering and municipal
engineering departments
2005 – 2012
$250,000
Tax Digest & Grant
Funding
High
In Progress
Yes
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Unincorporated Fayette County, Brooks and Woolsey 2010-2015 Flooding
Goals and Objectives
2009
Update the FEMA flood map for Fayette County and its cities
so as to accurately map the actual floodplain and problem areas not
already on the FEMA maps and map the future-conditions
floodplain. Identifying future conditions flood prone areas based on
the build out of the Land use Plan in 2022 identifies problem areas
not identified on FEMA FIRM maps currently.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Building & Infrastructure
NFIP Compliance
County & Municipal
Stormwater Management
Departments
Fayette County
2009 – 2013
$500,000
High
New
Existing
Yes
2. To acquire flood prone property in Fayette County, Peachtree
City, Fayetteville and Tyrone.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Fayette County, Peachtree
City, Fayetteville, Tyrone
Stormwater Management
Departments
Fayette County EMA
2010 – 2015
$3,000,000
Federal, state grants, local
funds
High
New
Existing
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3. Implement a corrective action plan to upgrade Camp Creek
culverts under Redwine Road. Field run survey shows Camp
Creek overtops Redwine Road during a 100 yr storm-event by
the year 2012 restricting emergency vehicle response on a major
arterial road.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
County Stormwater
Management Departments
Fayette County
2011
$50,000
High
New
Existing
4. Implement a corrective action plan to upgrade/remove mobile
home wastewater treatment systems located within the Areas of
Special Flood Hazard on both Morning and Whitewater Creeks.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
County Stormwater
Fayette County
2011
$50,000
High
New
Existing
5. Implement a field survey study to determine which roads are
subject to flooding during the 100-year storm event in
unincorporated Fayette County, Brooks, and Woolsey
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
County Stormwater
Fayette County
2011
$50,000
High
New
New and Existing
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6.
Implement GIS mitigation information, maps and technology on
fire and emergency management vehicles so that data can be
readily available in the field and so that more accurate, timely
assessments and future mitigation planning activities and
documentation can be performed
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Fayette County EMA
Fayette County EMA
2011-2012
$ 95,000
High
New
New and Existing
7. Dredge portion of Starr’s Mill pond to help reduce flooding at
historic Starr’s Mill and improve flow of water to the raw water
pump station that provides water to the Crosstown Water
Treatment Plant.
Fayette County Water System
Fayette County
Timeline
Current – 2015
Approximate Cost
$1,850,000.00
Funding Sources
Water System
Priority
High
Status
New
Existing
8. Roberts Road – Install adequate culverts beneath Roberts Road.
Currently a steady stream of water flows across the surface of
the gravel road. Significant grading work would be required to
establish proper drainage patterns. Roberts Road is a Collector
that provides connectivity between State Routes 85 and 314.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Road Departments
Fayette County
2011 - 2013
$200,000
High
New
New
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9. West McIntosh Road Bridge Replacement – Replace existing
bridge over the Flint River. This structure has a sufficiency rating
of 9.19 and is susceptible to significant damage in a large flow
event. The bridge serves as a connection point between Fayette
and Spalding Counties. West McIntosh Road is a Collector.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Fayette and Spalding Counties
Road Departments
Fayette County
2010 - 2012
$3,200,000
High
New
Existing
10. Snead Road – Replace existing CMP on unnamed tributary with
twin box culverts. This cross drain is occasionally flooded during
large rain events and water overtops the road, thus restricting
access or making it completely impassible. Snead Road is a
County Local.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Road Department
Fayette County
2010
$25,000
High
New
Existing
11. Emerald Lake Dam – Repair and/or replace existing drain pipes
and stabilize eroding areas below and around the structure’s
primary drain pipes. Emerald Lake Drive runs on top of the dam
structure and is the only means of ingress/egress for over 90
homes in the subdivision.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Road Department
Fayette County
2010
$50,000
High
New
Existing
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12. Kirkley Road – Replace double 84-in CMPs on Trickum Creek
with concrete box culverts. The metal pipes are showing signs of
structural failure by significant top deflection. This could be due
to installation damage or excessive loading. Kirkley Road is a
minor collector.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Road Department
Fayette County
2010 – 2011
$200,000
High
New
Existing
13. Rising Star Road – Replace existing 6-ft diameter CMP on
unnamed tributary to Haddock Creek with concrete pipe or box
culverts. Rising Star Road is a collector and an important
thoroughfare for emergency response services.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Road Department
Fayette County
2011 - 2014
$150,000
High
New
Existing
14. Dogwood Trail – Replace twin 8-ft diameter CMPs on Flat Creek.
The metal pipes have significant deterioration and are susceptible
to seepage erosion and/or washout in a large flood event.
Dogwood Trail is a Collector.
Road Department
Fayette County
Timeline
2011 - 2014
Approximate Cost
$75,000
Funding Sources
Priority
Medium
Status
New
Existing
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15. Silver Leaf Drive – Replace existing culvert on unnamed tributary.
The CMP has significant deterioration and is susceptible to
seepage erosion and/or washout in a large flood event. The
headwall condition at the outlet is in poor condition and show
signs of upstream erosion around the pipe. Silver Leaf Drive is an
Internal Local.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Road Department
Fayette County
2011 - 2014
$50,000
Medium
New
Existing
16. Darren Drive – Replace triple 6-ft diameter CMPs on Shoal Creek
with concrete pipes or box culverts. The metal pipes have
significant deterioration and are susceptible to seepage erosion
and/or wash-out in a large flood event. Darren Drive is a deadend Internal Local and thus is the only mean of ingress/egress for
properties south of the creek crossing.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Road Department
Fayette County
2011 - 2014
$75,000
Medium
New
Existing
17. Unincorporated Fayette County has identified a pipe replacement
project to control flooding over the road at 330 Oak Street in
Fayetteville, Ga. Currently, Oak Street and the basement at 330
Oak Street floods during storm events greater than the 2-year rain
event.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding
Priority
Status
Fayette County
2010- 2014
$150,000
Fayette County
Mitigation Grants/Private Funding
High
New
Existing
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18. Unincorporated Fayette County has identified a Beaver trapping
and dam removal project to control flooding over Flat Creek Trail.
Beaver have established dams on a 2,000 ft. conservation easement
that was deeded to Fayette County in 2005 along a 50 ft. buffer of
Sandy Creek.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding
Priority
Status
Fayette County
2010- 2014
$10,000
Fayette County
Mitigation Grants/Private
Funding
High
New
Existing
20. Unincorporated Fayette County has identified a pipe-replacement
project to control flooding over at 1105 Brittany Way Road in
Fayetteville, Ga. Basements at both 500 Avalon Drive and 1105
Brittany Way repeatedly flood during 2-yr storm events due to
incorrect sizing of pipes under Brittany Way.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding
Priority
Status
Fayette County
2010- 2014
$300,000
Fayette County
Mitigation
Grants/Private
Funding
High
New
Existing
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Flood Mitigation Goals and Objectives 2010-2015
for the City of Fayetteville
1.
The City of Fayetteville has identified a mitigation need to
upgrade street culverts at the intersection of Jefferson Ave. and
Hillsdale Dr. to mitigate damage to road infrastructure during
high rain events.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding
Priority
Status
2.
The City of Fayetteville has identified a storm drain project at
Deep Forest Lane to reduce or eliminate storm water flooding
in the area.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding
Priority
Status
3.
2010- 2012
$400,000
Mitigation grants
High
New
Existing
2010- 2011
$100,000
Mitigation grants
High
New
New
The City of Fayetteville has identified the need for dredging of
Pye Lake in an effort to increase holding capabilities and
increase flood control.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding
Priority
Status
2010- 2011
$400,000
Mitigation Grants/Utility Fees
High
New
Existing
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4.
The City of Fayetteville has identified a mitigation project to
waterproof homes in areas of the city that collect water and
moisture problems for residents.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding
Priority
Status
5.
The City of Fayetteville has identified a flood and drainage
project at the Stonewall Apartments in Fayetteville that will
improve drainage and mitigate potential flooding in the
apartments
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding
Priority
Status
6.
City of Fayetteville
2010- 2012
$200,000
Homeowners
Mitigation Grants
Medium
New
Existing
Property Owner
2010- 2014
$100,000
Homeowners
Funding
Low
New
Existing
The City of Fayetteville has identified a creek bank
stabilization project to control erosion along a creek bank and
reduce damage to buildings in the area.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding
Priority
Status
Property Owner
2010- 2014
$100,000
Building Owner
Funding
Low
New
Existing
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Flood Mitigation Goals and Objectives 2010-2015 for the City of Peachtree City
Mitigation Goal # 1 - “To minimize the losses of life and property due to
flooding in Peachtree City”
Objective #1 - To protect the residents and reduce damage to property
from the effects of flooding in Peachtree City.
Action Steps:
1.
Prevent reoccurring flooding of Kedron Drive and other areas
along Flat Creek by rehabilitation the East and West Kedron
Detention ponds.
Peachtree City Stormwater
Timeline
Current – 2015
Approximate Cost
$2.5 million
Funding Sources
Stormwater Utility /
Mitigation Grants
Priority
High
Status
New
Existing
2.
Replace failing and undersized storm drains under 5 road
segments to prevent flooding and road failure during storm
events.
Timeline
Current – 2015
Approximate Cost
$2 million
Funding Sources
Stormwater Utility /
Mitigation Grants
Priority
High
Status
New
Existing
3.
Prevent downstream Flooding of residence and other areas
through the rehabilitation of the Rockspray Detention pond.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Current – 2015
$1.2 million
Stormwater Utility / Mitigation
Grants
High
New
Existing
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Flood Mitigation Goals and Objectives 2010-2015
for the Town of Tyrone
Mitigation Goal # 1 - “To minimize the losses of life and property due to
flooding in the Town of Tyrone”
Objective #1 - To protect the residents and reduce damage to property
from the effects of flooding in the Town of Tyrone.
1.
Acquire additional barricades for flooded and emergency
road closures
Public Works
Tyrone Police Dept.
Timeline
Current – 2015
Approximate Cost
$10,000
Funding Sources
Mitigation Grants/General
Fund
Priority
Medium
Status
New
New
Multi-Jurisdictional Considerations - Flooding events have affected all
areas of Fayette County. Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville,
Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey participate in flood mitigation activities and are
part of the National Flood Insurance Program and the Community Rating
System.
Public Information and Awareness Strategies - The Fayette County Hazard
Mitigation Planning Committee has identified public awareness campaigns to
ensure that the citizens of Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville,
Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey are informed of the hazards affecting them and
about the mitigation efforts that are taking place to mitigate flooding
situations.
II.
Tornadoes
Mitigation Goals - The potential for significant damages to property, injuries
and/or deaths are often associated with tornadoes. There is a need for
advanced planning due to major consequences of this type of event. There are
several courses of action below that could increase the survival chances of
vulnerable populations while also reducing the overall damage to critical
infrastructure.
Range of Mitigation Options - The suggested mitigation options for
tornadoes in Fayette County provide enhanced sheltering, advanced warning
and as well as options for more sustainable facilities.
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Mitigation Strategy for Tornadoes
Mitigation Goal #1 - “To minimize the losses of life and property due to
tornadoes in Fayette County.”
Objective #1 - To provide advanced severe weather warning and to
protect the residents and their property from the effects of tornadoes in
Fayette County.
Action Steps:
1. Encourage retrofitting of existing and future public schools with special
high wind resistant films for doors and windows.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
2.
Fayette County Board of
Education
Education
2010-2015
Unknown
General funds, SPLOST
Medium
Ongoing
New and Existing
Increase enforcement of requiring enhanced anchoring of
manufactured homes.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Fayette County Building
Department
Fayette County Emergency
Management
2006
Unknown
Private owners
Low
Ongoing
New and Existing
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3.
Promote the construction and use of safe rooms in shelter areas of
mobile home parks, fairgrounds, parks, and other vulnerable
public areas.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Fayette County EMA
Fayette County EMA
2006
Unknown
State or federal grants
Low
Ongoing
New and Existing
4. Continue to increase the number of outdoor warning sirens in high
risk and vulnerable populations.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Commissioners and municipal
governing bodies
Fayette County EMA
2005
1,000,000
Tax Digest and Grants
State and federal grants
High
Accomplished with the addition
of 7 Sirens, Ongoing
New and Existing
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Tornado Mitigation Goals and Objectives 2010-2015
1.
Install a weather-warning siren on the west side of the Town of
Tyrone
Town of Tyrone
Fayette County EMA
Timeline
2010-2015
Approximate Cost
$35,000
Funding Sources
Tax Digest and Grants
Priority
High
Status
New
New
Multi-Jurisdictional Considerations - Tornadoes can affected all areas of
Fayette County including Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and
Woolsey. All of the Fayette County including Peachtree City, Fayetteville,
Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey in Fayette County have participated in tornado
mitigation activities.
Mitigation Committee has identified many public awareness campaigns to
ensure that the citizens of Fayette County have advanced warning of the
hazards affecting them and about the mitigation efforts in place to mitigate
potential tornado situations.
III.
Severe Thunderstorm Wind and Lightning
Mitigation Goals - Thunderstorm winds and lightning has caused numerous
injuries and deaths as well as millions of dollars in property damages in
Fayette County over the past 45 years. There is a great need to reduce the risk
to lives and property due to this hazard. There are many similarities for
mitigating thunderstorm winds and tornadoes. This section identifies
mitigation solutions to lightning events and tropical storms.
Range of Mitigation Options - Possible mitigation options for severe storms
include early warning devices and property protection systems. The early
warning devices should allow residents to take shelter before the storm
approaches.
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Mitigation Strategy for Thunderstorm Wind and Lightning
thunderstorm winds and lightning in Fayette County.”
Objective #1 - To adequately warn and protect the people and property
from the effects of thunderstorm winds and lightning of Fayette County.
Action Steps:
1.
Equip all county and city recreation parks with adequate early
severe weather warning devices and lightning detection devices.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Accomplished
2.
Fayette County Recreation and
Municipal Recreation
Departments Fayette County
EMA
Fayette County EMA
2004 - Ongoing
$300,000
Grants, general fund
High
7 additional Warning Sirens,
Ongoing
New and Existing
Develop a public awareness program about the installation of
lightning grounding systems on critical infrastructure,
residential and business properties.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
County and city governments,
private business and
homeowners
Fayette County EMA
2006
Unknown
General funds
Medium
Ongoing
New and Existing
Multi-Jurisdictional Considerations - All of Fayette County, Peachtree City,
Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey will be considered when
developing mitigation strategies related to thunderstorm winds and lightning.
Thunderstorms with associated lightning have caused significant damage in
all areas of the county.
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Public Information and Awareness Strategies - The Fayette County public
safety community is taking an all hazards approach to community awareness
programs. Thunderstorm winds and lightning events are inclusive of this all
hazards program. Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone,
Brooks and Woolsey have implemented more than 200 NOAA weather radios
in public buildings, critical infrastructure, major businesses, nursing homes,
and day care centers as a public information strategy. Local fire departments
have distributed severe weather information to bring awareness of the
potential of severe weather. Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville,
Tyrone, Brooks, Woolsey and the Fayette County Board of Education
participate in the statewide tornado drill as an exercise each year.
IV.
Winter Storms
Mitigation Goals - Although winter storms are not a frequent occurrence in
Fayette County, they do have the potential to cause extensive problems when
they occur. Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and
Woolsey do not have the proper equipment to efficiently deal with snow and
ice removal.
Range of Mitigation Goals - The major mitigation need for Fayette County
in relation to winter storms is to educate and prepare residents of our
community for winter storms.
Mitigation Strategy for Winter Storms
Mitigation Goal #1 - “To minimize the losses of lives and property due
to winter storms in Fayette County.”
Objective #1 - To educate and prepare the residents of Fayette County for
effects of winter storms.
Action Steps:
1. Develop and implement an education and preparedness strategy
such as a Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) in an effort
to reduce the effects of winter storms on our citizenry.
Fayette County EMA, Fire
Departments
Fayette County EMA
Timeline
2006
Approximate Cost
Unknown
Funding Sources
General funds
Priority
High
Status
Ongoing
New and Existing
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Multi-Jurisdictional Considerations - Winter storms have affected all areas
of Fayette County including Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and
Woolsey. Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and
Woolsey in Fayette County have participated in winter storm mitigation and
preparedness activities.
Mitigation Planning Committee has identified and implemented many public
awareness campaigns to ensure that the citizens of Fayette County are kept
abreast of the hazards affecting them and the mitigation efforts to reduce the
severity of winter storm situations.
V.
Drought
Mitigation Goals - Droughts have had severe effects upon the southern states
during the past decade. Fayette County has historically witnessed water
shortages as a result of widespread droughts. Fayette County has made
substantial progress in increasing the capacity of our water supply.
Range of Mitigation Goals - The main areas where mitigation projects are
needed for drought conditions include expanding and enhancing the public
water supply capacity as well as increasing the public awareness about water
conservation.
Mitigation Strategy for Drought
Mitigation Goal #1 - “To minimize the effects of drought in Fayette
County.”
Objective #1 - Protect people and property from the effects of droughts by
ensuring an adequate water supply in Fayette County.
Action Steps:
1. Develop a public awareness campaign to promote water-saving
campaigns such as low-flow water saving devices in toilets.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Fayette County Water System,
Fayetteville Water Department
various private water systems
Fayette County EMA
2006
$40,000
Organizations budgets
Medium
Ongoing with Some Progress
New and Existing
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2. Increase capacity of raw water to ensure adequate water supplies
during times of drought.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Fayette County Water System,
Fayetteville Water System
various private water systems
2010
$8,000,000
Grants, Water System
Revenues, general funds
High
Accomplished Construction
Near Complete
New and Existing
3. Stricter enforcement of the Countywide outdoor burning ban
from May through October to prevent wild land fires.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Various Fire Departments
2007
Negligible
None
Medium
Accomplished
Existing
Multi-Jurisdictional Considerations - Drought has affected all areas of
Fayette County. Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks
and Woolsey in Fayette County have participated in drought related mitigation
activities.
Mitigation Committee has identified and implemented public awareness
campaigns to ensure that the citizens of Fayette County are kept abreast of the
hazards affecting them and the mitigation efforts to reduce the effects of
potential drought situations. These include ordinances for the enforcement of
outdoor water bans.
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VI.
All Hazards
Mitigation Goals - Fayette County follows an all-hazards approach to
community planning. There are many mitigation projects, which can
positively influence the outcomes of any natural disaster; these projects are
described in this All Hazards section.
Range of Mitigation Goals - All hazards mitigation goals cover a wide
variety of areas. There is a great need in Fayette County for an emergency
operations center dedicated to the management of medium and large scale
events within the county (especially those that cross jurisdictional
boundaries).
Increased early warning capabilities for severe weather is a high priority.
Severe weather especially lightning is responsible for the greatest property
damage in our community in terms of dollar loss.
The Fayette County Local Emergency Planning Committee is responsible
for planning for hazardous material incidents in our community. These
organizations through cooperation with public safety organizations and
industry have significantly reduced hazardous material incidents in Fayette
County. The committee continues to progress with innovative and cost
effective programs in a continuing effort to mitigate technological
disasters in our community.
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Mitigation Strategies for All Hazards
all natural hazards in Fayette County.”
Objective #1 - To protect people and property from the effects of all
potential hazards in Fayette County.
Action Steps:
1. Placing severe weather warning sirens as a method of early
warning for possible inclement weather or other hazards in all
public parks and recreational facilities.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Commissioners, local City and
Town Councils and Recreation
Departments
Fayette County EMA
2010
$225,000
Tax Digest, Grants
High
Accomplished with the
Addition of 7 Sirens
New and Existing
2. Develop a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
program.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Fayette County EMA
Fayette County EMA
2004 - 2009
$49,000
Grants
Medium
Ongoing with Progress
New
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3. Work with local cable and radio providers to develop and
broadcast public education on Emergency Preparedness.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Fayette County Information
Systems, Comcast Cable
Company
Fayette County EMA
2004 – 2005
$1000
Grant
Low
Ongoing
New and Existing
4. Conduct public education and awareness campaigns targeting
nursing homes regarding the development and testing of
emergency plans to include possibility of complete evacuation of
facility.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Fayette County EMA
Fayette County EMA
2004 – 2007
Unknown
General funds, state grants
Medium
Accomplished
New and Existing
5. Develop a plan for the construction and implementation of safe
and sustainable Emergency Operation Center.
Fayette County EMA
Fayette County EMA
Timeline
2005-2010
Approximate Cost
$2.2 million
Funding Sources
General funds, SPLOST
Priority
High
Status
Carried Over, Funding Issue
New
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2010-2015 Mitigation Strategies for All Hazards
1. Acquire diesel and gasoline storage tanks for the Tyrone Police
department
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Tyrone Police Dept/Public
Works
Tyrone Police Dept
2010-2015
$60,000
Grants and Seized Asset funds
High
New
New
2. Acquire a mobile back up generator for the Town of Tyrone to
mitigate electrical power outages
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Tyrone Police Dept/Public
Works
Tyrone Police Dept
2010-2015
$35,000
High
New
New
3. Establish a Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT) within the
Town of Tyrone
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Tyrone Police Dept
Tyrone Police Dept
2010-2015
$35,000
Medium
New
New
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Multi-Jurisdictional Considerations - Some of the above projects crossjurisdictional boundaries (such as training and early warning). Fayette
County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey have been
involved in the planning process.
Mitigation Planning Committee has identified many public awareness
campaigns to ensure that the citizens of Fayette County, Peachtree City,
Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey are kept abreast of the hazards
affecting them and the mitigation efforts to alleviate potential situations.
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SECTION 5
Technological Hazard Mitigation Goals & Objectives Overall Community Goals, Policy
and Values Narrative
Section
Sec 5, I
Sec 5, II
Category I Dams
Sec 5,
Entire Section
Sec 5, III
Emerging Threats
Change
Updated Hazardous Material Mitigation
Strategy, Timeline, Actions, Responsible
and Coordinating Organization, Costs,
Funding Sources, Priority, and Status
Updated Hazardous Material Mitigation
Strategy, Timeline, Actions, Responsible
and Coordinating Organization, Costs,
Funding Sources, Priority, and Status
Added New Mitigation Actions for
Added Mitigation Actions for Emerging
Threats
Fayette County has two types of technological hazards, hazardous materials
and Category I dams. Both these manmade hazards have been identified in
Section 4, Risk Assessment as a potential risk to the community. The
Mitigation Planning Committee has identified and will work toward
implementation of the following goals and objectives that will reduce Fayette
County’s vulnerability to technological hazards.
I.
Community Mitigation Goals - Hazardous materials releases are identified
as a technological hazard in our community. Prior historical trends suggest
that there will be approximately one major hazardous material event in the
county during any given year, however, through the establishment of our
disaster mitigation plan (dated 2005) and related goals and objectives there
has been a significant reduction to major hazardous materials releases in our
community. This includes both fixed facility and transportation related
incidents. The Fayette County plan update establishes a goal of eliminating
any hazardous materials releases in our community through working with
major industries and municipal partners and the Fayette County LEPC. These
efforts have proved successful as evident through the overall reduction of
hazardous material response in our community. The potential still exists
however, and the plan will establish further goals and objectives to ensure this
downward trend continues.
Identification and Analysis of Range of Mitigation Options – The
overarching goal regarding technology mitigation goals and objectives is first
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to identify all technological hazards, mitigate any undesirable or unanticipated
affects, and to plan for a specialized response to the technological incident.
Technological hazard are outlined in Section 3. Mitigation goals, objectives
and actions of technological incidents these are identified in Section 5 and will
involve working partnerships with industry through our Local Emergency
Planning Committee. Planning for a specialized response includes ensuring
that first responders are trained and equipped to effectively and efficiently
respond to the incident.
Mitigation Strategy for Hazardous Materials Spills
Mitigation Goal #1 - “To minimize the losses of lives, property and
damage to the environment due to hazardous materials spills in Fayette
County.”
Goal #1 - To protect the people, property and the environment from the
effects of hazardous materials spills in Fayette County.
Action Steps:
1. Conduct a hazardous materials exercise.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
All Emergency Response
Agencies
Fayette County EMA
2006
$1500
LEPC Private Funding
Medium
Accomplished 2006-2008
2. Purchase additional hazardous materials response equipment
necessary to sustain hazardous materials response operations as
well as for new chemicals entering the community.
Fayette County LEPC Local
Fire Departments
Fayette County EMA
Timeline
2005 – Ongoing
Approximate Cost
Unknown
Funding Sources
Tax Digest LEPC Funds
Priority
High
Status
Accomplished 2009
3. Develop a strategy with the local Development Authority to
identify new chemical facilities that locate in Fayette County.
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Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Fayette County LEPC
Development Authority
Fayette County EMA
2006 - Ongoing
Unknown
LEPC/private funding
Low
Ongoing
4. Work with and encourage industry to reduce chemical inventories
at fixed facilities.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Fayette County LEPC Industry
Fayette County LEPC
2005 – Ongoing
Unknown
LEPC Funding
High
Accomplished
5. Implement an onsite material safety data sheet (MSDS) and
chemical inventory program utilizing Knox boxes systems.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
All Fire Departments Fayette County
LEPC
Fayette County LEPC
Completed
$5000
LEPC Funding
Medium
Ongoing
6. Develop security strategies and safeguards for the containment of
hazardous materials at fixed facilities.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Fayette County Local Emergency
Planning Committee
Fayette County EMA
2004 - 2009
$350,000
Private Funding
Medium
Rolled Over to 2010 Plan
2010-2015 Technological Hazard Mitigation Goals & Objectives
Overall Community Goals, Policy and Values Narrative
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1.
Develop a comprehensive multijurisdictional railroad
disaster response plan.
Fayette County Local
Emergency Planning Committee
Fayette County EMA
Timeline
2010 - 2012
Approximate Cost
$10,000
Funding Sources
Grants and Local Funding
Priority
High
Status
New
Multi-Jurisdictional Considerations - Hazardous materials events have
occurred primarily in the industrial basin of Fayette County; however, the
County does have the potential for other related hazardous materials events
such as the CSX Railroad, the Williams Transcontinental and Colonial
pipelines. The County is always susceptible to transportation accidents on its
state highway system. Fayette County’s Hazardous Materials Response team
is multi-jurisdictional with all fire departments actively participating.
Mitigation Planning Committee has identified public awareness campaigns to
ensure that the citizens of Fayette County are kept abreast of the hazards
affecting them and the mitigation efforts to alleviate potential situations.
Through a cooperative program through the Local Emergency Planning
Committee Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and
Woolsey has access to a phone dialing system that can be activated to alert
residents during a hazardous materials incident. The Fayette County Local
Emergency Planning Committee and Resource Council regularly meet with
industry in an effort to mitigate and plan for hazardous material incidents in
our community.
II.
Category I High Risk Dams
Mitigation Goals - A major concern is that an accidental or intentional breach
of a high-risk Category I dam that would result in the loss of life and or
property. The chances of one occurring are negligible but it could have
catastrophic effects. Periods of heavy rain, deteriorating pipes and drains over
a period of time could result in a dam breach. Goals and objectives for
mitigating dam failures will be identified in this section.
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Range of Mitigation Options - The range of mitigation options include
identifying the dam, its downstream affects to life and property and the
development of a response plan for each dam. Additionally, to ensure that
other structures are placed in the inundation zone of existing or future
Category I dams.
Mitigation Strategies for Category I Dams
Mitigation Goal # 1 - “To minimize the loss of life and property from a
dam failure in Fayette County.”
Goal # 1 - To protect the people and property that live below Category I
dams in Fayette County.
Action Steps:
See photo below
1. Implement the City of Fayetteville’s corrective action plan regarding
Pye Lake dam. See Appendix H Pye Lake Corrective Action Plan.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
City of Fayetteville
2010
$1.5 million
Hazard Mitigation Grant
High
Accomplished
Completed Pye Lake Hazard Mitigation Drainage Project
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2. Develop a Dam Emergency Action Plan for each Category I Dam in
Fayette County
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Dam Owners/Emergency
Management
Emergency Management
Completed
None
General Fund
Medium
Ongoing
3. Establish a Dam Safety awareness program with those residents that
reside in flood inundation areas below Category I Dams.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
2006
Minimal
General Fund
Medium
Rolled to 2010 Plan
4. Stricter enforcement of zoning ordinances to eliminate building
structures below Category I dams creating hazards.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Engineering/Planning & Zoning
Engineering
2005
Minimal
General Fund
High
Rolled to 2010 plan
5. Work closely and proactively with the Georgia Safe Dams Division
with regards to Category II dams that have the potential to become
Category I dams.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Safe Dams/ Emergency Management
2005
Minimal
General Fund
High
Accomplished
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6. Develop a plan and strategy for the reduction of water levels of
Category I dams prior to tropical storms in an effort to reduce the
potential for a dam breach.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Homeowners/Emergency
Management
2005
Minimal
General Fund
Medium
Accomplished
Multi-Jurisdictional Considerations
Of the five jurisdictions, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, and Tyrone, have identified three have
Category I dams. Six others are in unincorporated Fayette County. Brooks and Woolsey
have no Category I dams.
Public Information and Awareness Strategies
The Fayette County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee has identified public information
and awareness as an important strategy to promote dam safety especially for those living
below Category I dams. It is believed by the committee that interfacing with the owners of
Category I dams with the Georgia Safe Dams Division with Emergency Management being
the facilitator is the best way to achieve awareness to the optional losses of a dam failure in
our community.
Fayette County Emergency Management has partnered and worked extensively with the
owners and operators of Category I dams to minimize the impacts and potential of a dam
breach.
III. Emerging Threats
Mitigation Goals
A major concern of Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and
Woolsey is the threat of new and emerging threats. These threats are multiple in nature
causing the same potential illnesses in our citizenry. These include virus such as H1N1 and
others that have the potential to cause pandemics and illness and disrupt our community
physically and economically. Mitigation goals and objectives for emerging threats will focus
on preparedness of response to these threats and target specific areas of response that have
not yet been achieved by prior planning efforts.
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Range of Mitigation Options
The range of options includes planning, prepositioning and purchase of emerging threat
response equipment. In addition, it will consider surveillance activities and programs for the
mitigation of illness, implementation and spread of the viruses.
Mitigation Strategies for Emerging Threats
Mitigation Goal #1 To prevent the infection and spread of emerging threats in Fayette
County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey.
Goal #1-To protect the public about virus prevention and spread of viruses and reduce the
effects of a pandemic in our community.
Action Step:
1. Provide the public with and pandemic education component for the mitigation of
and spread of a pandemic.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
County Public Health
Fayette County EMA
2010 - 2012
$5000
High
New
2. Purchase traffic enforcement equipment for point of distribution locations in an
effort to better facilitate pharmaceutical dissemination.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Fayette County EMA
2010-2011
$4500
High
New
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3. Purchase portable shelter equipment to house volunteers during point of
distribution location activations.
Timeline
Approximate Cost
Funding Sources
Priority
Status
Fayette County EMA
2010-2012
$10,000
High
New
4. Provide point of distribution training for CERT team members and other
volunteers.
County Health Dept
Fayette County EMA
Timeline
2010-2013
Approximate Cost
$3500
Funding Sources
Priority
High
Status
New
Multi-Jurisdictional Concerns
Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey will be affected
by emerging threats and all have been actively participating in planning efforts for emerging
threats. All Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey have
provided input of emerging threat goals and objectives.
Public Information and Awareness Strategies
The Fayette County Hazard Planning Committee is keenly aware of the importance of the
public awareness component of emerging threats. Much work has been done to inform the
public about the potential of these threats. More needs to be done especially among target
groups that are high risk for the affects of emerging threats.
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SECTION 6
Plan Implementation
Section
Sec 6,
Incorporation Into Existing Planning
Mechanisms
Sec 6, II
Plan Monitoring
Change
Added Specific Areas Where Mitigation
Activities will be Incorporated into
Existing Planning Mechanisms
Added Improved Plan Monitoring Data
The Fayette County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee process will be overseen by the
Fayette County Emergency Management Agency.
The Fayette County Board of
Commissioners as well as the governing bodies of Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone,
Brooks and Woolsey will formally adopt the plan by resolution in accordance with the
Federal Disaster Act of 2000. The plan will then be submitted to the Georgia Emergency
Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for approval.
Since the Disaster Mitigation Plan dated May 2005, there have been many positive mitigation
accomplishments. This former plan established the benchmark for mitigation planning and
goals in Fayette County. Adopted by resolution the plan has been an overwhelming success
for reducing the effects of disasters in our community.
As a result of these successes, Fayette County government as well as Peachtree City,
Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey will continue the now tradition of governing
jurisdictions adopting by resolution and complying with requirements and legal aspects of the
plan update and work collectively toward successfully completing our mitigation goals and
objectives. A copy of all resolutions and a letter of support from each municipality for the
plan and process will be included in the appendix section of the plan.
I. Incorporation into Existing Planning Mechanisms
The 2005 Mitigation Plan utilized little of the existing planning mechanisms. The 2010
Planning Committee realized the importance of reviewing and incorporated existing plans
into the new plan update. The Planning Committee selected, after carefully reviewing a
variety of the planning mechanisms, those listed below because of the data that could be
derived from them and incorporated in the plan update and the value of mitigation efforts in
Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey. The value of
incorporating includes mitigation reduction of future planning, zoning and development
regulations, future dam construction and placement, flood plain management regulations and
incorporation it has assisted in the Insurance Service Organizations (ISO) review of our
Community Rating Score as well as the Building Department (ISO) review. All participants
in the development of this plan, those that will be impacted, and those that could provide
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future information for the update of the plan will be provided a copy. The Hazard Mitigation
Planning Committee will encourage additional plan incorporation into existing planning
mechanisms to ensure and to maximize mitigation efforts in all jurisdictions. These will
include but are not limited to,
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Planning and Zoning Department
(Development Regulations/Zoning Ordinances)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Georgia Emergency Management Agency
(Flood Plain Ordnances/Storm Water Retention,
Dam Construction Ordinances)
Local Emergency Planning Committee Members
(Technological Events)
Major Employers
Fayette County Board of Education
(Land Use Plans)
Fayette County Development Authority
(Development Trends)
Fire/EMS Departments
(Emergency Services)
Law Enforcement
The Public (Public Library and by Request)
National Weather Service
Fayette County Tax Assessors Office
Local Chapter American Red Cross
All organizations have used and incorporate the Hazard Mitigation Plan into the following
existing plans and documents in an effort to mitigate the impact of future disasters.
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Existing
Programs/Policy/Technical/Documents
Comprehensive Plan
Growth Management Plan
Flood Plain Management
Flood Insurance Study or Engineering
studies for streams
Hazard Vulnerability Analysis
Emergency Management Plan
Zoning Ordinance
Building Code
Drainage Ordinance
Critical Facility Maps
Existing Land Use Maps
Elevation Certificates
State Plan
Ga. GMIS
II.
Jurisdiction
Brooks, Woolsey
Brooks, Woolsey
Brooks, Woolsey
Brooks, Woolsey
Brooks, Woolsey
Brooks, Woolsey
Brooks, Woolsey
Brooks, Woolsey
Brooks, Woolsey
Brooks, Woolsey
Brooks, Woolsey
Brooks, Woolsey
Brooks, Woolsey
Brooks, Woolsey
Inclusion in Plan
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Plan Maintenance Process
maintained during five year period. The Fayette County EMA Director will be responsible
for ensuring that this requirement is met through conduction meetings with each member of
the Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee that includes representatives from the
jurisdictions of Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey
During these meetings the maintenance of each chapter will be discussed. The maintenance
of the plan will include identifying old or outdated data, documentation of events or changes,
maintaining a list of changes that should take place during the next update, providing Fayette
County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey encouragement and
support to continue participation in the plan. Any maintenance of the plan will be
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incorporated into the update before the governing body’s of Fayette County, Peachtree City,
Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey government for formal approval and adoption by
resolution. The following items will ensure that the plan maintained as required.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
The public will be invited to participate in the update and maintenance process
through advertisements on Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone,
Brooks and Woolsey’s websites, at government meetings, and via the legal
section in the local paper through public hearings to solicit as much public input
as possible.
A record of incident the will include time, date, location and type incident will be
issued for inclusion of the updated plan by hazard.
The Disaster Mitigation Planning Committee will meet at least annually to
consider information and to conduct maintenance as needed.
Municipal participation will be a requirement for maintenance meetings.
Additional mitigation partners will continue to be identified and included in the
update and maintenance process.
Continue to incorporated annually into existing plans any identified mitigation
strategy to reduce the effects the hazard in the future.
Update plan as required by resolution by all governing bodies with
responsibilities in this plan as required.
It is the intention of all documented plan participants to formally adopt the Disaster
Mitigation Plan after each maintenance revision. Once the changes are adopted by all
participants, the revised plan will be submitted to the Georgia Emergency Management
Agency (GEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The plan will
be revised and maintained as required under the guidance of the Hazard Mitigation Planning
Committee and formally adopted by the Board of Commissioners after each revision.
III. Plan Monitoring
All members of the Fayette County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee and the EMA
Director will be responsible for ensuring that the Hazard Mitigation Plan is monitored on an
ongoing basis over the life of the plan. The monitoring process will include analyzing
current mitigation projects, goals and actions, changes in Hazard Mitigation Planning
Committee members, to ensure that focus and overarching objective of the plan are on task
and are consistent with mitigation strategies.
The 2005 plan lacked a true chronology of events to monitor the changes to the plan. As a
result, it was difficult to gather on a consistent basis the information for updates. The Hazard
Mitigation Planning Committee has identified and included in this plan a better defined
strategy for monitoring the plan. The updated strategy includes a pre-established month
(January) each year and is established that the Fayette County Hazard Mitigation Planning
Committee will reconvene in January of each of the next 5 years to ensure that projects are
on track and to reevaluate the mitigation goals, objectives, and action steps and update the
plan as necessary. The mitigation plan shall be viewed as a “living document”.
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IV. Plan Evaluating
The Fayette County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee is tasked with evaluating the
overall success of the plan on a continual basis. Reevaluation will consist of examining
future mitigation needs and prioritization based upon changes in needs and/or capabilities of
Fayette County, the impact of completed goals and actions that are identified in the plan, plan
data accuracy, documenting any short falls in the plan that should be submitted for the
update.
IV. Plan Update
updated at least once every five years. This plan is the update to the plan of 2005 and the
Fayette County EMA Director will be responsible for ensuring that this requirement is met.
The Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee will be involved in this process to ensure that
Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey and the public
provide input into the planning process. Any updates will be incorporated into the plan
before the governing body’s of Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks
and Woolsey government for formal approval and adoption by resolution. The Fayette
County EMA Director will lead activities such as plan monitoring, documentation of
activities and meetings, status of mitigation goals, objectives, and actions for mitigation
planning countywide. Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and
Woolsey will participate in this process and their involvement will be documented through
attendance sign in sheets and meeting minutes at each meeting to document involvement on
the Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee.
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SECTION 7
Summary Narrative
Section
Sec 7, II
References
Change
Added New References
I. Conclusion Summary
Through the development of this plan, Fayette County has developed a thorough hazard
history, an inventory of critical facilities, and an updated contact list for emergency contacts
at critical facilities. This data, when used in conjunction with the updated information about
hazard threats and vulnerabilities, will prove to be invaluable to the county and its Fayette
County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey.
Natural and technological hazards have been identified countywide. Possible mitigation
projects that would reduce the risk of lives and property due to the identified threats have
been compiled and prioritized.
The creation of the Fayette County Hazard Mitigation Planning
Committee has brought together stakeholders from communities
and organizations into one planning Committee. This group has
been able to work together effectively and efficiently to produce
this document and establish a greater awareness of our risks and
our mitigation strategies.
This plan will continue to evolve as necessary to properly represent the threats and
vulnerabilities affecting Fayette County.
II.
References
A. Publications
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
FEMA Disaster Mitigation How-to-Guides #1, 2, 3, 7
GEMA Supplements to FEMA Disaster How-to-Guides
Fayette County Emergency Operations Plan
Fayette County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2000
Georgia Tornado Database 1808 – 2010 (Westbrook)
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Fayette Daily News
The Fayette Citizen
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B. Web Sites
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
FEMA (www.fema.gov)
GEMA (www.gema.state.ga.us)
Fayette County (www.fayettecountyga.gov)
National Climatic Data Center (www.ncdc.noaa.gov)
National Weather Service (www.srh.noaa.gov/ffc/default.html)
C. Other Sources
1. American Red Cross
2. City of Fayetteville, City Council
3. City of Peachtree City, City Council
4. Town of Tyrone, Town Council
5. Town of Woolsey, Town Council
6. Town of Brooks, Town Council
7. Fayette County Board of Commissioners
8. Georgia Forestry Commission
9. Georgia Department of Natural Resources
10. National Weather Service Peachtree City
11. U.S. Geological Survey
12. Georgia Emergency Management Agency
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