Boundary County
Section 10
Mitigation Priorities and Costs
For ranking of priorities,
mitigation measures were grouped under areas of responsibility.
Most, if not all, of the measures will cost money.
It is likely that a variety of funding sources will develop over time.
These individual sources will generally be targeted to certain areas.
Therefore, ranking by jurisdiction might be helpful in seeking and
securing funding from several sources, or for several jurisdictions with
dissimilar needs. There is the
potential that funding might be available for several separate areas of
responsibility at the same time, so more than one opportunity might be captured.
It will be the responsibility of
the Boundary County Commissioners to establish cross-responsibility priorities,
if the need arises. Over time,
priorities may change. Consequently
the commissioners will need to periodically reevaluate priorities.
Grants from FEMA and Homeland
Security will be the most likely funding source for the mitigation factors
considered in this plan. Where
there are other possible funding sources, those are noted by the pertinent item.
This plan serves as a basic needs assessment for the county to progress
toward mitigation of all risks that might occur in the county.
Estimated costs for mitigation
measures were derived by several methods. In
almost all cases, the costs shown were obtained from discussions with various
responders or officials who recognize the mitigation need.
In several cases, entities in the county are in the process of seeking
funding for a listed item. Costs being used for those requests are used in this report,
for consistency, and to have a record of the need if funds being sought do not
materialize. Catalogues provided
cost estimates for some items in the mitigation list.
Following is a prioritized list
of recommended actions, by jurisdiction. The
development of a priority list is not an exact science and is somewhat
subjective. This list is only
intended to serve as a guideline and its application should be flexible.
RECOMMENDED
MITIGATION ACTIONS, BY JURISDICTION
COUNTY,
GENERAL
1.
Up-grade emergency service communications, to better cover the entire
county. Estimated cost – to be
determined by next review.
2.
Continue seeking grants to complete the on-going FireSafe program started
in 2003. Continue the program until all
willing residents living in homes at high risk have had their properties
treated. Estimated cost - $1,500,000.
Funding from the National Fire Plan and related federal grants.
3.
Maintain emphasis on GIS work to upgrade the 911-call system.
Estimated cost - $60,000 in salary.
4.
Complete an enhanced 911-call system upgrade.
Estimated cost - $85,000 for necessary hardware and software.
5.
Purchase protective equipment for County Road and Bridge Department and
City Street Department equipment operators. Estimated
cost - $18,900.
6.
Provide training to county/city employees in the use of protective
equipment. Estimated cost - $4,600.
7.
Conduct one multi-jurisdictional Tabletop exercise per year.
Estimated cost - $5,000 each
8.
Purchase a portable power system for deployment by County Road and Bridge
Department as needed on incidents. Estimated
cost - $12,000 for two generators.
9.
Purchase portable lighting system for deployment by County Road and
Bridge Department where emergency lighting is needed on an incident.
Estimated cost - $12,500 for two sets.
10.
Purchase portable potable water containers.
Rental of a potable water tanker may be an option.
Estimated cost - $15,000 to purchase one tanker.
11.
Complete transportation plan for emergency, alternate and evacuation
routes. Estimated cost - $5,000 beyond
current grant for county transportation planning.
LOCAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
1.
Acquire hazmat recognition training for all officers.
Estimated cost - to be determined by next review.
2.
Purchase an RV and outfit the vehicle to serve as both a mobile dispatch
center and an emergency dispatch center. Estimated
cost - to be determined by next review.
3.
Build a public safety building in a safe area.
Estimated cost - to be determined by next review.
CITY
OF BONNERS FERRY
1.
Complete transportation planning for emergency, alternate and evacuation
routes. Estimated cost-$50,000.
2.
Purchase containment boom. Estimated
cost - to be determined by next review.
CITY
OF MOYIE SPRINGS
1.
Purchase a newer primary fire truck. Estimated cost - $100,000.
BOUNDARY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
1.
Adopt an Emergency Response Plan for all buildings.
Estimated cost - $6,000.
2.
Familiarize staff of responsibilities under the Response Plan.
Estimated cost - $15,000.
3.
Install security camera systems in all buildings, (7 locations at $5,000
ea). Estimated cost - $35,000.
BOUNDARY
COUNTY AIRPORT
1.
Establish MOU between airport and North Bench VFD.
Estimated cost - $l,000 legal fees.
2.
Conduct crash training for employees and fire fighters. Estimated cost - to be determined by next review.
BOUNDARY
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
1. Develop isolation
capability for highly communicable patients. Estimated
cost - $50,000.
BOUNDARY
SEARCH AND DIVE RESCUE
1.
Purchase radios to upgrade communications capabilities.
Estimated cost - $13,000.
2.
Build a storage facility for Search and Rescue equipment. Estimated cost - $102,000.
3.
Purchase 3 sets of night vision equipment for Search and Rescue
volunteers. Estimated cost - $4500.
RURAL FIRE DISTRICTS
1.
Purchase adequate breathing apparatus for each district. Need 12 at $4,000 each. Estimated cost - $48,000.
2. Purchase a truck capable of Index A Response for North Bench Fire, for dual role as an ARF vehicle for incidents at the airport, and for highway or rail incidents requiring this type of response equipment. Estimated cost - $150,000.