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Section 9.9 - City of Paterson

DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update – Passaic County and All Municipalities, New Jersey 9.9-1 June 2020

9.9 CITY OF PATERSON

This section presents the jurisdictional annex for the City of Paterson. The annex includes a general

overview of the City of Paterson; an assessment of the City of Paterson’s risk, vulnerability, and mitigation

capabilities; and a prioritized action plan to implement prior to a disaster to reduce future losses and achieve

greater resilience to natural hazards.

9.9.1 Hazard Mitigation Planning Team

The following individuals are the City of Paterson’s identified HMP update primary and alternate points of

contact and NFIP Floodplain Administrator.

Table 9.9-1. Hazard Mitigation Planning Team

Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact Name / Title: Rhonda E. Thompson, OEM Coordinator Address: 111 Broadway Paterson, NJ 07505 Phone Number: 973-321-1410 Email: [email protected]

Name / Title: Fred Margron, City Engineer Address: 111 Broadway 4th floor, Paterson, NJ 07505 Phone Number: 973-321-1320 Email: [email protected]

NFIP Floodplain Administrator Name / Title: Jerry Lobozzo, Construction Official Address: 111 Broadway 1st floor, Paterson, NJ 07505 Phone Number: 973-321-1232 x1233 Email: [email protected]

9.9.2 Jurisdiction Profile

Paterson, also known as the ‘Silk City,’ became an incorporated city in 1851. It’s location along the Passaic

River and near the Great Falls provided many industries the opportunity to harness a source of energy to

power their factories. These industries flourished and with their growth, came the beginnings of the

Industrial Revolution in the United States (City of Paterson 2014).

Paterson is governed by the Mayor/Council form of government under the Faulker Act (City of Paterson

2014). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the City has a total land area of 8.074 square miles, of which

8.428 square miles is land and 0.276 square miles is water.

According to the U.S. Census, the 2010 population for the City of Paterson was 146,199. The estimated

2017 population was 147,890, a 1.2 percent increase from the 2010 Census. Data from the 2017 U.S. Census

American Community Survey indicate that 7.8 percent of the population is 5 years of age or younger and

11 percent is 65 years of age or older. Communities must deploy a support system that enables all

populations to safely reach shelters or to quickly evacuate a hazard area.

9.9.3 Growth/Development Trends

Understanding how past, current, and projected development patterns have or are likely to increase or

decrease risk in hazard areas is a key component to understanding a jurisdiction’s overall risk to its hazards

of concern. Table 9.9-2 summarizes recent and expected future development trends, including major

residential/commercial development and major infrastructure development. Figures 9.9-1 and 9.9-2 at the



end of this annex illustrate the geographically-delineated hazard areas and the location of potential new

development.

Table 9.9-2. Recent and Expected Future Development

Type of Development 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Number of Building Permits for New Construction Issued Since the Previous HMP

Single Family 0 30 36 31 37

Multi-Family 0 0 1 1 7

Other (commercial, mixed-use, etc.)

0 2 3 4 10

Property or Development Name

Type of

Development # of Units / Structures

Location (address

and/or block and lot)

Known Hazard Zone(s)*

Description / Status of

Development Recent Major Development and Infrastructure from 2015 to Present

None Identified

Known or Anticipated Major Development and Infrastructure in the Next Five (5) Years

None identified other than 5th Ave redevelopment

* Only location-specific hazard zones or vulnerabilities identified.

9.9.4 Capability Assessment

The City of Paterson performed an inventory and analysis of existing capabilities, plans, programs, and

policies that enhance its ability to implement mitigation strategies. Section 5 (Capability Assessment)

describes the components included in the capability assessment and their significance for hazard mitigation

planning. This section summarizes the following findings of the assessment:

An assessment of legal and regulatory capabilities.

Development and permitting capabilities.

An assessment of fiscal capabilities.

An assessment of education and outreach capabilities.

Information on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) compliance.

Classification under various community mitigation programs.

The community’s adaptive capacity for the impacts of climate change.

PLANN ING , L EG AL A ND REG U LA TOR Y CAPA BI LI TY

The table below summarizes the legal and regulatory tools that are available to the City of Paterson.

Table 9.9-3. Planning, Legal and Regulatory Capability

Do you have this?

(Yes/No)

Authority that enforces

(Federal, State, Regional, County,

Local)

State Mandated / Allowed

Has the HMP been integrated in the last 5 years? If yes- how?

If yes- how? Describe in comments

If no - can it be a mitigation action? If yes, add Mitigation

Action #.

Codes, Ordinances, & Requirements

Building Code Yes Local/State Yes No -



Do you have this?

(Yes/No)



Local)





Action #.

Comment: State mandated on local level under NJAC 5:23-3.14. International Building Code – New Jersey Edition, 2018, NJAC 5:24-3.14. Community Improvements enforces the Building Code.

Zoning Code Yes Local Yes No -

Comment: Per State of NJ Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL) L. 1975, s. 2, eff Aug 1, 1976, 40-55D-62: 49. Power to zone, requires all jurisdictions to have current zoning and other land development ordinances after the planning board has adopted the land use element and master plan. Chapter 483 of the municipal code (April 2016) of the Township code. The Planning Department enforces the Zoning Code. The purpose of the Chapter are as follows: A. To plan and guide the appropriate use or development of all land in a manner that will promote the public health, safety, morals and general welfare by means including the following: 1. By regulating the location of buildings and establishing standards of development; establishing setback lines of buildings designed for residential, commercial, industrial, office or other uses and by fixing reasonable standards to which buildings or structures shall conform. 2. By prohibiting incompatible uses; and prohibiting uses, buildings or structures that are incompatible with the character of development of the permitted uses within specified zoning districts and surrounding areas. 3. By regulating alterations of existing buildings; and preventing such additions to and alterations or remodeling of existing buildings or structures as would not comply with the restrictions and limitations imposed hereunder. 4. By conserving the value of land and buildings throughout the City. B. To secure safety from fire, flood, panic and other natural and man‐made disasters. C. To provide adequate light, air, and open space. D. To ensure that the development of the municipality does not conflict with the development and general welfare of neighboring municipalities, the county and state as a whole. E. To promote the establishment of appropriate population densities and concentrations that will contribute to the well‐being of persons, neighborhoods, communities and regions and the preservation of the environment. F. To encourage the appropriate and efficient expenditure of public funds by the coordination of public development and land use policies. G. To provide sufficient space in appropriate locations for a variety of uses and open space, both public and private, according to their respective environmental requirements. H. To encourage the location and design of transportation routes that will promote the free flow of traffic while' discouraging locations of such facilities and routes that result in congestion or blight. I. To promote a desirable visual environment through creative development techniques and good civic design and arrangements. J. To promote the conservation of open space and valuable natural resources and to prevent the degradation of the environment through improper use of land. K. To encourage planned development that incorporates the best features of design and relates the type, design and layout of various types of development to particular sites. L. To encourage coordination of the various public and private procedures and activities shaping land development, with a view to lessening the cost of such development and to the more efficient use of land. M. To control flooding, soil erosion and sedimentation precipitated by development and caused by water runoff, soil disturbances, destruction or removal of ground cover or plant life, grading or filling. N. To provide, within the community's resources, for the future housing needs of the citizens of the City of Paterson. O. To encourage senior citizen community housing construction. P. To promote utilization of renewable energy sources. Q. To promote the maximum practicable recovery and recycling of recyclable materials from municipal solid waste through the use of planning practices designed to incorporate the State Recycling Plan goals and to compliment municipal recycling programs. The Ordinance includes Flood Control Review, Soil Erosion Control Review, and Historic Preservation Review.

Subdivisions Yes Local Yes No -

Comment: Chapter 297 of the Township code. Planning and Zoning enforce the Subdivision Code. State mandated - P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-47): 40:55D-37. Grant of power; referral of proposed ordinance; county planning board approval. Dictated by the Municipal Land Use Law. NJ Statute 40:27-6.2The board of freeholders of any county having a county planning board shall provide for the review of all subdivisions of land within the county by said county planning board and for the approval of those subdivisions affecting county road or drainage facilities as set forth and limited hereinafter in this section.

Stormwater Management Yes Local Yes No -

Comment: Title 7 of the NJ Administrative Code (N.J.A.C. 7:8); Chapter 433 of the municipal code; DPW enforces. The Stormwater Control Ordinance establishes minimum stormwater management requirements and controls for major development.

Post-Disaster Recovery No - - - -

Comment:



Do you have this?

(Yes/No)



Local)





Action #.

Real Estate Disclosure Yes State – Division of Consumer Affairs

Yes No -

Comment: N.J.A.C. 13:45A-29.1; Before signing a contract of sale, all purchasers must receive a New Jersey Public Offering Statement (POS) approved by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission. The POS provides information such as proximity to hospitals, schools, fire and police, as well as any hazards, risks or nuisances in or around the subdivision. Ordinance 98-011.

Growth Management No Local Yes - -

Comment: State mandated at local level

Shoreline Development No - No - -

Comment:

Site Plan Review Yes Local Yes No -

Comment: MLUL NJ 40:55d. Enforced by Planning and Zoning.

Environmental Protection Yes State and Local Yes

Comment: The rules that are utilized by the NJDEP and other environmental agencies are codified at Title 7 of the NJ Municipal Administrative Code. Air Pollution Control Code (Chapter 105), Sewer, etc.

Flood Damage Prevention Yes Local Yes Yes -

Comment: Chapter 219 of the municipal code, enforced by the Floodplain Manager. It is the purpose of the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas by provisions designed: A. To protect human life and health. B. To minimize expenditure of public money for costly flood control projects. C. To minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding and generally undertaken at the expense of the general public. D. To minimize prolonged business interruptions. E. To minimize damage to public facilities and utilities such as water and gas mains, electric, telephone and sewer lines, streets and bridges located in areas of special flood hazard. F. To help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the secondary use and development of areas of special flood hazard so as to minimize future flood blight areas. G. To insure that potential buyers are notified that property is in an area of special flood hazard.

Wellhead Protection No - - - -

Comment:

Emergency Management No - - - -

Comment:

Climate Change No - - - -

Comment:

Disaster Recovery Ordinance No - - - -

Comment:

Disaster Reconstruction Ordinance

No - - - -

Comment:

Other No - - - -

Comment:

Planning Documents

Comprehensive / Master Plan Yes Local/State Yes No -

Comment: 3/24/14; MLUL NJ 40:55d. Administered by Planning and Zoning.



Do you have this?

(Yes/No)



Local)





Action #.

Capital Improvement Plan Yes Local Allowed Yes -

Comment: 2015. Administered by DPW.

Disaster Debris Management Plan Yes Administration No Yes -

Comment: Has been submitted to NJ DEP for approval

Floodplain or Watershed Plan No - No - -

Comment:

Stormwater Management Plan Yes Local and State Yes No -

Comment: Per NJDEP Storm Water Management Rule (N.J.A.C. 7:8, et seq.). The Municipal Stormwater Regulation Program was developed in response to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA) Phase II rules published in December 1999. The Department issued final stormwater rules on February 2, 2004 and four (4) NJPDES general permits authorizing stormwater discharges from Tier A and Tier B municipalities, as well as public complexes, and highway agencies that discharge stormwater from municipal separate storm sewers (MS4s).

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan

Yes Local and State Yes Yes -

Comment: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan-May 2005. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan identifies stormwater programs, state basic requirements, local ordinances and enforcement, and the local stormwater management processes.

Urban Water Management Plan No - No - -

Comment:

Habitat Conservation Plan No - No - -

Comment:

Economic Development Plan Yes Local/State No - -

Comment: MLUL NJ 40:55d. Planning/Zoning etc.

Shoreline Management Plan No - No - -

Comment:

Community Wildfire Protection Plan

No - No - -

Comment:

Community Forest Management Plan

Yes Local No No -

Comment: Forestry Management Plan

Transportation Plan Yes Local/State No No -

Comment: 3/24/14; MLUL NJ 40:55d. planning zoning etc.

Agriculture Plan No - No - -

Comment:

Climate Action Plan No - No - -

Comment:

Tourism Plan Yes - No - -

Comment:

Business Development Plan No - - - -

Comment:

Other No - - - -



Do you have this?

(Yes/No)



Local)





Action #.

Comment:

Response/Recovery Planning

Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) / Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)

Yes Local Yes No -

Comment: Per the NJ Civilian Defense and Disaster Control Act (App.A:9_43.2) Counties and municipalities must have written Emergency Operations Plans to be reviewed every 2 years. The city’s EOP was updated on March 24, 2014.

Threat & Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (THIRA)

No - - - -

Comment: Have gone over during LEPC annual meetings

Post-Disaster Recovery Plan No - - - -

Comment: Included in EOP - 2/26/2013

Continuity of Operations Plan Yes Local Yes - -

Comment: Included in the CEMP

Public Health Plan Yes Local Yes No -

Comment: Public Health Plan

Other No - - - -

Comment:

Table 9.9-4. Development and Permitting Capability

Criterion Response

Does your jurisdiction issue development permits? Yes, Planning Board and permitting

programs

- If no, who does? If yes, which department?

Does your jurisdiction have the ability to track permits by hazard area? Yes, City-based GIS system

Does your jurisdiction have a buildable lands inventory? -If yes, please describe briefly. -If no, please quantitatively describe the level of buildout in the jurisdiction.

Yes, vacant property layer

ADM INIS TR AT IV E A ND TECH NI CAL CA PAB IL IT Y

The table below summarizes potential staff and personnel resources available to the City of Paterson.

Table 9.9-5. Administrative and Technical Capabilities

Staff/Personnel Resource Available? Department/Agency/Position

Administrative Capability

Planning Board Yes Economic Development / Planning and Zoning Board



Staff/Personnel Resource Available? Department/Agency/Position

Mitigation Planning Committee No -

Environmental Board / Commission Yes Administration

Open Space Board / Committee No -

Economic Development Commission / Committee Yes Administration

Warning Systems / Services (reverse 911, outdoor warning signals)

Yes Reverse 911, website, social media, Everbridge

Maintenance program to reduce risk Yes DPW

Mutual aid agreements Yes Paterson Fire Department

Technical/Staffing Capability

Planners or engineers with knowledge of land development and land management practices

Yes Economic Development / Planning and Zoning Board

Engineers or professionals trained in building or infrastructure construction practices

Yes City Engineer

Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards

Yes Economic Development / Planning and Zoning Board

Staff with training in benefit/cost analysis No -

Staff with training in green infrastructure No -

Staff with education/knowledge/training in low impact development

Yes Planning, Zoning and Engineering

Surveyor No -

Stormwater engineer Yes City Engineering Division

Personnel skilled or trained in GIS applications Yes City Engineer

Local or state water quality professional No -

Scientist familiar with natural hazards in local area

No -

Emergency manager No -

Grant writers Yes City has retained a grant writer

Resilience Officer No -

Watershed planner No -

Environmental specialist No -

Other No -

F IS CAL CA PAB IL IT Y

The table below summarizes financial resources available to the City of Paterson.

Table 9.9-6. Fiscal Capabilities

Financial Resource Accessible or Eligible to Use?

Community Development Block Grants (CDBG, CDBG-DR) Yes

Capital Improvements Project Funding Yes

Authority to Levy Taxes for Specific Purposes Yes

User Fees for Water, Sewer, Gas or Electric Service No

Incur Debt through General Obligation Bonds Yes

Incur Debt through Special Tax Bonds No

Incur Debt through Private Activity Bonds No

Withhold Public Expenditures in Hazard-Prone Areas No

State-Sponsored Grant Programs Yes

Development Impact Fees for Homebuyers or Developers No



Financial Resource Accessible or Eligible to Use?

Clean Water Act 319 Grants (Nonpoint Source Pollution) No

Other No

EDUCAT IO N AND OU TR EAC H CAPAB I LIT Y

The table below summarizes the education and outreach resources available to the City of Paterson.

Table 9.9-7. Education and Outreach Capabilities

Criterion Response

Do you have a public information officer or communications office?

Public Information Officer

Do you have personnel skilled or trained in website development? Yes

Do you have hazard mitigation information available on your website?

If yes, briefly describe.No

Do you use social media for hazard mitigation education and outreach?

If yes, briefly describe.

Yes, mayor uses social media for various announcements.

Do you have any citizen boards or commissions that address issues related to hazard mitigation?

If yes, briefly describe.No

Do you have any other programs already in place that could be used to communicate hazard-related information?

If yes, briefly describe.

Yes. Fire department has a public education department. Board of Health. Police Department.

Do you have any established warning systems for hazard events? If yes, briefly describe.

Yes; Reverse 911, website, social media, Everbridge.

COM M UNIT Y CLAS S IF IC ATI ONS

The table below summarizes the classifications for community programs available to the City of Paterson.

Table 9.9-8. Community Classifications

Program Participating? Classification Date Classified

Community Rating System No - -

Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) No - -

Public Protection (Fire ISO Protection Class) Yes 2 -

Storm Ready Certification No - -

Firewise Community Classification No - -

Sustainable Jersey Yes none 7/6/2010

ADAPT IV E CA PAC IT Y

Adaptive capacity is defined as “the ability of systems, institutions, humans and other organisms to adjust

to potential damage, to take advantage of opportunities, or respond to consequences” (IPCC 2014). In other

words, it describes a jurisdiction’s current ability to adjust to, protect from, or withstand a hazard event.

This term is often discussed in reference to climate change; however, adaptive capacity also includes an

understanding of local capacity for adapting to current and future risks and changing conditions. The table

below summarizes the adaptive capacity for each hazard and the jurisdiction’s rating.



Table 9.9-9. Adaptive Capacity of Climate Change

Criterion Response

Does the municipality have access to resources to determine the possible impacts of climate change upon the municipality?

The City is aware of resources.

Is the administrative supportive of integrating climate change in policies or actions?

The City would be open to integration.

Is climate change already being integrated into current policies/plans or actions (projects/monitoring) within the municipality?

The City is not currently integrating climate change in current policies, plans,

or actions.

Hazard Adaptive Capacity (Capabilities) - High/Medium/Low

Coastal Storms Medium

Dam Failure Medium

Disease Outbreak High

Drought Medium

Earthquake Low

Extreme Temperature Medium

Flood Medium

Geological Hazards Medium

Hazardous Substances High

Severe Weather Medium

Severe Winter Weather High

Wildfire High

Notes:

High = Capacity exists and is in use; Medium = Capacity may exist, but is not used or could use some improvement;

Low = Capacity does not exist or could use substantial improvement; Unsure = Not enough information is known to assign a rating.

NATION AL F LO OD INS U R ANCE PR OG R AM

This section provides specific information on the management and regulation of the regulatory floodplain.

Table 9.9-10. National Flood Insurance Program Compliance

Criterion Response

What local department is responsible for floodplain management? Community Improvement, Engineering,

Planning, DPW

Who is your floodplain administrator? (name, department/position) Jerry Lobozzo, Construction Official

Are any certified floodplain managers on staff in your jurisdiction? Unknown

What is the date that your flood damage prevention ordinance was last amended? January 2020

Does your floodplain management program meet or exceed minimum requirements?

If exceeds, in what ways?Meets minimum requirements

When was the most recent Community Assistance Visit or Community Assistance Contact?

Unknown

Does your jurisdiction have any outstanding NFIP compliance violations that need to be addressed?

If so, state what they are.No

Are any RiskMAP projects currently underway in your jurisdiction? If so, state what they are.



Criterion Response Do your flood hazard maps adequately address the flood risk within your jurisdiction?

If no, state why.Yes

Does your floodplain management staff need any assistance or training to support its floodplain management program?

Yes, training would be beneficial

If so, what type of assistance/training is needed? Any floodplain training

Does your jurisdiction participate in the Community Rating System (CRS)? If yes, is your jurisdiction interested in improving its CRS

Classification? If no, is your jurisdiction interested in joining the CRS program?

No

How many flood insurance policies are in force in your jurisdiction?* What is the insurance in force? What is the premium in force?

Flood insurance policies: 864 Insurance in force: $147,350,600

Premium in force: $1,299,120

How many total loss claims have been filed in your jurisdiction?* How many claims are still open or were closed without payment? What were the total payments for losses?

Total loss claims: 1,233 Claims still open or closed without

payment: 221 Total payments for losses: $36,771,632

Do you maintain a list of properties that have been damaged by flooding? No

Do you maintain a list of property owners interested in flood mitigation? No

*According to FEMA statistics as of 03/31/2019

9.9.5 Integration with Other Planning Initiatives

For a community to succeed in reducing long-term risk, hazard mitigation must be integrated into the day-

to-day local government operations. As part of this planning effort, each jurisdiction was surveyed to obtain

a better understanding of their progress in plan integration. A summary is provided below. In addition, the

community identified specific integration activities that will be incorporated into municipal procedures,

which are indicated below.

EX IS TI NG INT EG R AT ION

In the performance period since adoption of the 2015 HMP, the City of Paterson made progress on

integrating hazard mitigation into other initiatives. The following plans and programs currently integrate

components of the HMP and strategy:

Division of Planning and Zoning: The role of the Division of Planning and Zoning is to guide

growth and development through informed and thoughtful regulation and analysis of land use

within the City of Paterson utilizing the City's Master Plan. The division is charged with

maintaining continuity between the Zoning Ordinances and other land use elements. The Division

of Planning and Zoning is tasked with the following responsibilities including, but not limited to:

Administering and providing staff support to the Planning Board (PB) and the Zoning Board

of Adjustment (ZB)

Processing, reviewing and commenting on on development applications to the PB and ZB.

Evaluating Master Plan and Land Development ordinances.

Soliciting community input for development plans.

Providing information to the public and to regional planning agencies.

Enforcing decisions made by the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Reviewing construction plans, permit applications and certificate of occupancy applications for

zoning compliance.



Division of Redevelopment: The Division of Redevelopment has been reactivated in response to

the City of Paterson's Memorandum of Understanding with the National Park Service for the

creation of Great Falls National Historic Park. The focus of the division is urban renewal and

redevelopment.

Historic Preservation Commission: The Commission is charged with evaluating, promoting, and

preserving the City's historic environment. This is accomplished through a variety of programs,

such as historic landmark designation, seasonal educational tours, events, and the annual Historic

Preservation Awards. The Commission is empowered with a specific role in municipal land use

and building permits with respect to applications for proposed alterations to the exterior of

structures within any municipally-designated historic district, or on any municipally-designated

individual landmark or site. To carry this out, the Commission advises the Division of Planning

and Zoning, the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment on zoning applications for

development, and also reviews all building permit applications presented through the Division of

Community Improvements.

Public Safety Department: The mission of the Public Safety Department is to protect and serve

the residents of Paterson through the work of four divisions: Police, Fire, Office of Emergency

Management, and Animal Control. The Public Safety Department includes outreach information

on hazards on the Department’s page on the municipal website.

Environmental Commission: The Environmental Commission was established for the protection,

development or use of natural resources, including air and water resources, located within the

territorial limits of the City of Paterson. The Commission conducts research into the use and

possible use of the open land areas of the municipality and coordinates the activities of unofficial

bodies organized for similar purposes, and advertises, prepares, paints, and distributes books, maps,

charts, plans and pamphlets which in its judgment it deems necessary for its purposes. It keeps an

index of all open areas, publicly or privately owned, including open marshland, swamps and other

wetlands, in order to obtain information on the proper use of such areas and may from time to time

recommend to the Planning Board, subject to the approval of the Municipal Council by resolution,

plans and programs for inclusion in the Master Plan and the development and use of such areas.

Central Passaic River Commission: The Commission is a multijurisdictional organization that

carries out the following duties:

Collect, study and analyze data on flooding, past floods and the causes of floods in the area;

Make such data and studies available to the participating members, to the Department of

Environmental Protection, Division of Water Supply, the Army Corps of Engineers, local and

county planning boards and officials concerned with subdivisions and development of

properties within the floodway and drainage area;

Keep itself informed as to the available state and federal funds and grants and the procedures

for applying therefor and shall make such information available to participating members;

Coordinate the activities of the participating members relating to flooding, flood prevention,

brook cleaning and the like;

Encourage the acquisition of lands within the floodway and low-lying areas by appropriate

county park commissions, counties or participating municipalities and all federal and state

agencies that have jurisdiction in matters concerning the floodway and low-lying area;

Publicize methods of flood control and flood prevention;



Encourage its participating members to support other programs designed or intended to

alleviate flooding;

Lobby federal and state legislators and federal and state agencies to promote legislation

favorable to the Central Passaic River Basin and also to make available increased funding for

flood control measures in the Central Passaic River Basin;

Perform such other acts and fulfill such other functions as may be permitted by law and as

determined by members, subject to the limitations in this section and subject to limitations set

forth in N.J.S.A. 40:14-16.

Green Team: The City of Patterson’s Green Team’s mission, goals and objectives are as follows:

To facilitate the successful completion of the requirements for certification of Sustainable

Jersey (www.sustainablejersey.com).

Educate and encourage all City employees, residents and businesses to participate in green

initiatives.

Collaborate with public and private green committees to ensure the replication of best practices

and to ensure a coordinated effort within the City of Paterson and with neighboring

communities.

OPPOR TUNI TI ES F OR FU TU R E INTEG R A TI ON

As this HMP update is implemented, the City of Paterson will use information from the plan as the best

available science and data for natural hazards. The capability assessment presented in this annex identifies

codes, plans, and programs that provide opportunities for integration. The Passaic County and local action

plans developed for this HMP update actions related to plan integration, as well as progress on these actions,

will be reported through the progress reporting process described in Volume I. New opportunities for

integration also will be identified as part of the annual progress report. The capability assessment identified

the following plans and programs that do not currently integrate goals or recommendations of the HMP but

provide opportunities for future implementation:

The City will use adaptation guidance to update plans and ordinances as appropriate.

9.9.6 Hazard Event History Specific to the Jurisdiction

Passaic County has a history of hazard events, as detailed in Section 4 (Risk Assessment) of this plan. A

summary of historical events is provided in each of the hazard profiles in Section 4.4 (Hazard Profiles) and

includes a chronology of events that affected Passaic County and its jurisdictions. The City of Paterson’s

history of federally-declared (as presented by FEMA) and significant hazard events (as presented in NOAA-

NCEI) is consistent with that of Passaic County. Table 9.9-11 provides details regarding municipal-specific

loss and damages the City experienced during hazard events. Information provided in the table below is

based on reference material or local sources.

Table 9.9-11. Hazard Event History

Date(s) of Event

Event Type (disaster

declaration if applicable)

Passaic County

Designated? Summary of Event Summary of Local

Damages and Losses March 6-7,

2018

Severe Winter

Storm and

Yes A winter storm brought heavy

wet snow, strong gusty winds,

The city incurred costs for

snow removal, implemented



Date(s) of Event

Event Type (disaster

declaration if applicable)

Passaic County

Designated? Summary of Event Summary of Local

Damages and Losses Snowstorm

(DR-4368)

and even some thundersnow

across northeast New Jersey.

Snowfall rates ranged from 1 to 3

inches per hour at times in the

heaviest snow bands. Passaic

reported 11 to 20 inches of

snowfall.

emergency protection

measures, and tree debris

cleanup.

August 11, 2018 Flash Flood N/A A stalled stationary boundary

within a very moist airmass

provided a focusing mechanism

for several rounds of heavy rain

that resulted in widespread flash

flooding across northeast New

Jersey.

I-80 flooded in both directions

at Exit 59 (Market Street) in

Paterson.

January 1, 2019 Cold snap and

snowstorm

N/A Extreme cold event Extreme cold resulted in a Code

Blue declaration, resulting in

the city opening warming

shelters. No FEMA

reimbursement for City. Did

allow residents assistance.

August 7, 2019 Flash Flood N/A Showers and thunderstorms

developed across northeast New

Jersey ahead of a cold front

during the afternoon of August

7th. These storms developed in an

environment with precipitable

water values close to 2 inches.

Multiple rounds of showers and

storms exacerbated the flash

flood threat, with many locations

receiving 1-3 inches of rain,

much of which fell in only a few

hours.

Car damages occurred from

flash flooding.

9.9.7 Jurisdiction-Specific Vulnerabilities and Hazard ranking

The hazard profiles in Section 4 (Risk Assessment) provide detailed information regarding each plan

participant’s vulnerability to the identified hazards. The following summarizes the hazards of greatest

concern and risk to the City of Paterson.

In an attempt to summarize the confidence level regarding the input utilized to populate the hazard ranking,

a gradient of certainty was developed. A certainty factor of high, medium or low was selected and assigned

to each hazard to provide a level of transparency and increased understanding of the data utilized to support

the resulting ranking. The following scale was used to assign a certainty factor to each hazard:

High—Defined scenario/event to evaluate; probability calculated; evidenced-based/quantitative

assessment to estimate potential impacts through hazard modeling.



Moderate—Defined scenario/event or only a hazard area to evaluate; estimated probability;

combination of quantitative (exposure analysis, no hazard modeling) and qualitative data to

estimate potential impacts.

Low—Scenario or hazard area is undefined; there is a degree of uncertainty regarding event

probability; majority of potential impacts are qualitative.



Table 9.9-12. Summary of Risk Assessment Results

Hazard of Concern

Hazard/ Scenario Area Evaluated Population Buildings Economya

Certainty Factor

Coastal Storm* 100-Year Mean Return Period

Hurricane 100-year MRP

Hurricane: 147,890

100-year MRP

Hurricane: 23,609

100-year MRP

Hurricane: $8,794,608 High

Dam Failure

Partial or complete failure of a dam

Population impacted is dependent on the location and capacity of the dam, the extent of the dam failure inundation area and the severity of

the failure.

The number of buildings impacted is dependent on the

capacity of the dam, the extent of the dam failure inundation area and the severity of the failure.

Economic impacts include dam/building/infrastructure repairs;

debris removal/disposal; utility impacts. Low There are 155 dams in the

County; 49 are high hazard according to NJDEP.

Disease Outbreak

Disease Outbreaks which include: Mosquito-Borne

Diseases, Tick-Borne Diseases, Foodborne Illnesses, Infectious Disease (Influenza, Enterovirus

D68, Hepatitis C, Measles, Ebola) MRSA

Population impacted is dependent on the disease and severity of the outbreak; in some cases, immuno-

compromised persons are more vulnerable.

Structural impacts due to disease outbreak would be

limited.

Economic losses can include County financial impacts to monitor/address outbreaks; lost wages or commercial interruptions; depends on the severity

and type of disease outbreak.

Low

Drought

Prolonged drought event - The County is serviced by water supplies who primarily get water from surface water, reservoirs and unconfined

groundwater sources.

Entire population exposed. Population on surface water

supplies may be impacted first; water restrictions/contamination;

increased wildfire risk.

Droughts are not expected to cause direct damage to

buildings.

Losses include aesthetic, landscape/nursery/agricultural industry

impacts Low

Earthquake*

100, 500-, 2,500-Year Mean Return Period (MRP) Events

evaluated NEHRP D&E: 7,325 NEHRP D&E: 1,935

100-year MRP building damages/loss:

$0

High

NEHRP Soils D&E (soft soils that amplify ground shaking are

present in the County)

Liquefaction Class 4:

369 Liquefaction

Class 4: 202

500-year MRP building damages/loss:

$2,967,949

2,500-year MRP building damages/loss:

$48,359,165

Extreme Temperature

Extreme temperature event (heat or cold)

Over 65 Population: 15,691 Structural impacts due to

extreme temperatures would be limited.

Loss of business function is possible due to unexpected repairs (i.e. pipes bursting) or power failures; increased operational costs due to increased use of generators

Low



Hazard of Concern

Hazard/ Scenario Area Evaluated Population Buildings Economya

Certainty Factor

Population Below Poverty Level:

42,888 and HVAC; thermal expansion and other

impacts to infrastructure.

Flood* 100- and 500-Year Mean Return

Period Event

1% annual chance 4,795 1% annual

chance 1,220 1% annual chance

$123,320,761 High 0.2% annual chance 9,003

0.2% annual chance

3,255

Geological High Landslide Susceptibility

Areas and Areas developed over carbonate rock

Class A: 38 Class A: 55 Class A: $19,000,533

Moderate Class B: 0 Class B: 0 Class B: $0

Carbonate Bedrock: 0 Carbonate Bedrock:

0 Carbonate Bedrock: $0

Hazardous Substanceb

Release of a hazardous substance from a fixed site.

Population impacted will depend on the type of material and scale of

the incident. May include population within small radii of

site.

The degree of damages to a building depends on the scale

of the incident.

The degree of damages depends on the scale of the incident.

Low

Severe Weather*

Severe Weather Event

Entire population exposed; the degree of impact to the population

depends on the scale of the incident.

Entire building stock is exposed; The degree of

impact depends on the scale of the incident.

Economic impacts depend upon the degree of impact.

Low

Severe Winter Weather

Severe Winter Weather Event

All residents/commuters/visitors are exposed; socially-vulnerable populations may be at increased

risk

All buildings are exposed; the degree of impact depends on

the scale of the incident.

The cost of snow and ice removal and repair of roads/infrastructure can impact

operating budgets. Low

Wildfire Wildfire Fuel Hazard areas (High, Very High, Extreme)

Population residing in the hazard area:

16 Number of

buildings the hazard area:

10

Replacement cost value of buildings

located in the hazard area:

$95,981,246 Moderate



REP ET ITIV E FL OOD L OS S ES

The following summarizes the repetitive and severe repetitive flood losses in the City of Paterson.

Number of repetitive loss (RL) properties: 187

Number of severe repetitive loss (SRL) properties: 8

Number of RL/SRL properties that have been mitigated: TBD

Note: The number of SRL properties excludes RL properties.

RL and SRL as of 03/31/2019

CR ITI CAL FA CI LI TI ES

The table below identifies critical facilities in the community located in the 1-percent and 0.2-percent

floodplain.

Table 9.9-13. Potential Flood Losses to Critical Facilities and Lifelines

Name Type

Exposure

Status of Mitigation 1% Event 0.2% Event

Don Bosco Technology Academy School XGifted & Talented Academy @ School 28

School X X 2020-Paterson-014

Number 28 E.S. School XNumber 4 E.S. School X X 2020-Paterson-014, B.O.E.

raised furnaces after Irene.Paterson FD Headquarters, OEM: 300 McBride Ave*

EOC, Fire X

Paterson Charter School For Sci&Tech K-1

School X

Paterson FD- Hillcrest Firehouse* Fire XPaterson Great Falls Hydro Electrical Plant

Electric Power X X 2020-Paterson-015

Prospect Park Sewage Collection Pit* Wastewater Pump X*Identified lifeline

ADDIT IO NAL ID ENT IF I E D VU LN ER A BI LI TI ES

The jurisdiction has identified the following vulnerabilities within their community:

The City needs additional warming shelters. As County seat, shelters get filled up very quickly.

Flooding occurs at St. Joseph's Hospital.

HAZ AR D AR E A EXT ENT AND LOCA TI ON

Hazard area extent and location maps were generated for the City of Paterson that illustrate the probable

areas impacted within the municipality. These maps are based on the best available data at the time of the

preparation of this plan and are adequate for planning purposes. Maps have been generated only for those

hazards that can be clearly identified using mapping techniques and technologies and for which the City of

Paterson has significant exposure. Refer to Figures 9.9-1 and 9.9-2.

HAZ AR D RAN KI NG



This section includes the community specific identification of the primary hazard concerns based on

identified problems, impacts and the results of the risk assessment as presented in Section 5 (Risk

Assessment). The ranking process involves an assessment of the likelihood of occurrence for each hazard;

its potential impacts on people, property, and the economy; and community capability and changing future

climate conditions. This input supports the mitigation action development to target those hazards with

highest level of concern.

As discussed in Section 4.3 (Hazard Ranking), each plan participant may have differing degrees of risk

exposure and vulnerability compared to Passaic County as a whole. Therefore, each jurisdiction ranked the

degree of risk to each hazard as it pertains to their community. The table below summarizes the hazard

risk/vulnerability rankings of potential natural hazards for the City of Paterson. The City of Paterson has

reviewed the Passaic County hazard ranking table, as well as its individual results, to reflect the relative

risk of the hazards of concern to the community.

During the review of the hazard ranking, the City indicated the following:

The City changed the hazard ranking for coastal storm from high to medium.

The City changed the hazard ranking for dam failure from low to medium due to the potential

impacts of Woodland Park dam.

The City agreed with the remainder of the calculated hazard rankings.

Table 9.9-14. City of Paterson Hazard Ranking Input

Coastal Storm Dam Failure Disease

Outbreak Drought Earthquake Extreme

Temperature

Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium

Flood Geological

Hazard Hazardous Substances

Severe Weather

Severe Winter

Weather Wildfire

High Medium Medium Medium Medium Low

9.9.8 Mitigation Strategy and Prioritization

This section discusses past mitigations actions and status, describes proposed hazard mitigation initiatives,

and provides action prioritization.

PAS T M ITIG AT IO N IN IT IAT IV E STATUS

The following table summarizes the jurisdiction’s progress on their mitigation strategy identified in the

2015 HMP. Actions that are carried forward as part of this plan update are included in the following

subsection in its own table with prioritization. Previous actions that are now on-going programs and

capabilities are indicated as such in the following table and can also be found under ‘Capability Assessment’

presented previously in this annex.



Table 9.9-15. Status of Previous HMP Mitigation Actions

2015 Action Number Action Description Responsible Party

Status (In Progress, No Progress,

Ongoing Capability, or Completed)

Include in the 2020 HMP Update?

Check if Yes Enter 2020

HMP Action # Paterson-1: Replacement of manually operated trash screen on Molly Ann Brook with mechanical screen.

Paterson DPW No Progress X 2020-Paterson-

001

Paterson-2: Creation of a Public Information Officer that will inform and educate citizens, property owners about hazards and mitigation with the potential of initiating national programs

Municipal Administration

In progress. Position established but not working

on hazard mitigation yet.X

2020-Paterson-002

Paterson-3: Acquisition of logistics vehicle for transportation of critical resources

Fire Department No Progress On hold due to

pandemicX

2020-Paterson-003

Paterson-4: Have designated floodplain administrator become a certified flood plain manager (CFM).

Economic Development

No Progress X 2020-Paterson-

004

Paterson-5: Support the mitigation of hazard vulnerable structures including the acquisition of Repetitive and Severe Repetitive Loss properties.

Community Development

In progress X 2020-Paterson-

005

Paterson-6: Support and participate in county-led initiatives intended to build local and regional mitigation and risk-reduction capabilities

Municipal Engineering

In progress

Paterson-7: Ensure continuity of services and operations: 1.Purchase portable generators for critical infrastructure 2. Obtain backup power for shelter at Riverside Vets Community Center

Facilities In progress; have some

portable generators.X

2020-Paterson-006

Paterson-8: Currently the Public Safety Answering Point is located in the floodplain. Design/construct a new Emergency Communications System outside of designated Flood Plain

Fire Department Acquired new structure, plans

being finalized.X

2020-Paterson-007

Paterson-9: Currently police headquarters is located in the floodplain and has experienced losses. Relocate/construct a new Municipal/City Complex.

City of Paterson In progress; searching for a

new location.X

2020-Paterson-008

Paterson-10: The fire house on Temple Street is located in the floodplain. Construct a new firehouse outside of the floodplain.

Fire Department No Progress X 2020-Paterson-

009

Paterson-11: Currently the Hillcrest Firehouse on Union Ave is located in the floodplain, Construct a new fire house outside of the hazard area.


010

Paterson-12: Purchase and install a mobile communication system for first response vehicles that would greatly enhance the response to large scale emergencies


011

Paterson-13: The purchase of a portable emergency broadcast system that can be placed in a mobile

Fire Department In progress X 2020-Paterson-

012



2015 Action Number Action Description Responsible Party

Status (In Progress, No Progress,

Ongoing Capability, or Completed)

Include in the 2020 HMP Update?

Check if Yes Enter 2020

HMP Action # command center or at any scene that can alert citizens as well as motorist of emergency alerts and actions that can include evacuations and traffic diversions that need to be adhered to during an emergency. Since this is a portable device power outages will not delay the emergency transmissions.Paterson-14: Green Infrastructure Strategic Plan seeks to develop place-based stormwater management and flood control strategies and identify implementable climate adaptation action steps. To develop a framework for green infrastructure, including cost-effective, long-term solutions to update the aging system and integrate source controls into the design and construction of public improvement, private development, open space and right-of-way projects.

Engineering In progress; CSO Plan has a green infrastructure element.

X 2020-Paterson-

013

In addition to the above progress, the City of Paterson identified the following mitigation projects/activities

that were completed but not identified in the 2015 HMP mitigation strategy:

The City of Paterson has completed major sewer cleaning. The city has removed boulders from

pipes, etc. to increase conveyance. The city has spent roughly $2M over the last 5 years.

The city has purchased Everbridge and it is live now for emergency notification.

PR OPOS E D HAZ AR D M I TIG AT ION IN ITI ATIV ES FOR T HE PL AN UPDAT E

The City of Paterson participated in a risk assessment workshop in January 2020 in which detailed

information was provided about assets exposed and vulnerable to the identified hazards of concern. The

City of Paterson in a mitigation action workshop in February 2020 and was provided a Mitigation Toolbox

that included a mitigation catalog developed specifically for Passaic County and its hazards of concerns;

challenges and opportunities identified during the capability and risk assessments; and the following FEMA

publications to use as a resource as part of their comprehensive review of all possible activities and

mitigation measures to address their hazards: FEMA 551 Selecting Appropriate Mitigation Measures for

Floodprone Structures (March 2007) and FEMA Mitigation Ideas – A Resource for Reducing Risk to

Natural Hazards (January 2013). Section 6 (Mitigation Strategy) and Appendix F (Mitigation Strategy

Supplement) provide a more complete description of the Mitigation Toolbox and its resources.

Table 9.9-16 summarizes the comprehensive range of specific mitigation initiatives the City of Paterson

would like to pursue in the future to reduce the effects of hazards. Some of these initiatives might be

previous actions carried forward for this HMP update. Initiatives are dependent upon available funding

(grants and local match availability) and can be modified or omitted at any time based on the occurrence of

new hazard events and changes in municipal priorities. Both the 4 FEMA mitigation action categories and



the 6 CRS mitigation action categories are listed in the table below to further demonstrate the wide-range

of activities and mitigation measures selected.

As discussed in Section 6 (Mitigation Strategy), 14 criteria are used to evaluate and prioritize each proposed

mitigation action. A numeric factor is assigned (-1, 0, or 1) to each criterion to provide a relative indication

of the opportunities and constraints of each action. A numerical sum of the input provides the basis of the

prioritization of actions wherein each action is assigned a category of Low, Medium, or High to indicate an

implementation hierarchy. A High priority action indicates the jurisdiction will prioritize its implementation

and apply for funding, if needed, as opportunities become available during the plan period of performance.

This does not prevent the jurisdiction from implementing other ranked actions; however, this provides a

snapshot of implementation priority at the time of this plan update.



Table 9.9-16. Proposed Hazard Mitigation Initiatives

Initiative Number

Mitigation Initiative

Name Description of the Problem

Description of the Solution

New or Existing Assets?

Hazard(s) to be

Mitigated Goals Met

Lead and Support Agencies

Potential Funding Sources

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2020-Paterson-001

Molly Ann Brook mechanical screen

Mechanical operated trash screen is in need of replacement.

Replacement of manually operated trash screen on Molly Ann Brook with mechanical screen.

Existing Flood, Severe Storm

2 Paterson DPW

Municipal budget

Molly Ann Brook kept clear

$20,000

Within 3 years

High

SIP SP

2020-Paterson-002

Train Public Information Officer in hazard mitigation concepts

The city’s public information officer lacks hazard mitigation training.

Train Public Information Officer to inform and educate citizens, property owners about hazards and mitigation with the potential of initiating national programs.

N/A All hazards

5 Public Information Officer, Administration

Municipal budget

Increased public knowledge

Staff time

Within 1 year

High

EAP PI

2020-Paterson-003

Logistics vehicle

The city lacks a logistics vehicle.

Purchase logistics vehicle for transportation of critical resources

N/A All hazards

5, 6 Fire Department, Administration

Emergency Management Grant

Increased emergency response

$75,000

Within 1 year

High

LPR ES

2020-Paterson-004

Certified Floodplain Manager

The floodplain manager needs additional training.

The floodplain manager will undergo training to become a certified floodplain manager.

N/A Flood 5 Economic Development, Administration

Municipal budget, DEP funded trainings

Increase capabilities of floodplain manager

Staff time

Within 1 year

High

LPR PR



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Hazard(s) to be

Mitigated Goals Met



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2020-Paterson-005

Mitigation of hazard vulnerable structures

The City has 187 repetitive loss properties and 8 severe repetitive loss properties.

Support the mitigation of hazard vulnerable structures including the acquisition of Repetitive and Severe Repetitive Loss properties. Conduct outreach to develop a list of property owners that want to mitigate. Set up a multi-year plan to prioritize and apply for FEMA grant funding.


1, 2 Floodplain Administrator

BRIC, HMGP, FMA, PDM

Removes properties from the floodplain, reduces flood exposure

$3 million

Within 5 years

High

SIP PP

2020-Paterson-006

Ensure continuity of operations

Critical facilities require backup power to ensure continuity of operations

Purchase portable generators for critical infrastructure Obtain backup power for shelter at Riverside Vets Community Center

Existing All hazards

6 Facilities HMGP, municipal budget

Critical services protected

$100,000

Within 5 years.

High

SIP PP, ES

2020-Paterson-007

Relocate Emergency Communications System outside of designated Flood Plain

Currently the Public Safety Answering Point is located in the floodplain.

Design/construct a new Emergency Communications System outside of designated Flood Plain. A

Existing Flood 2, 6 Fire Department

Municipal budget, CDBG, Assistance to Firefighte

Critical facility removed from

$200,000

Within 5 years

High

SIP PP, ES



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Mitigated Goals Met



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new structure has been identified and plans are being finalized.

r Grant Program

hazard zone.

2020-Paterson-008

Relocate police headquarters out of floodplain

Currently police headquarters is flood prone and has experienced losses.

Relocate/construct a new Municipal/City Complex outside of flood hazard area.

Existing Flood 1, 2, 6

City of Passaic Police Department

Municipal budget, CHIPS, HMGP

Critical facility removed from hazard zone.

$750,000

Within 5 years

High

SIP PP, ES

2020-Paterson-009

Relocate Temple Street fire house out of floodplain

The fire house on Temple

Street is flood prone.

Construct a new fire house outside of the flood hazard area.


Fire Department

Municipal budget, CHIPS, Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program


$750,000

Within 5 years

High

SIP PP, ES

2020-Paterson-010

Relocate Hillcrest fire house out of floodplain

The Hillcrest fire house is flood prone..

Construct a new fire house outside of the flood hazard area.


Fire Department

Municipal budget, CHIPS, Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program


$750,000

Within 5 years

High

SIP PP, ES

2020-Paterson-011

Mobile communication system for first response vehicles

Purchase and install a mobile communication system for first response vehicles that

N/A All hazards

6 Fire Department, Administration

Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program,

Mobile communications for

$10,000

Within 1 year

High

LPR ES



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Mitigated Goals Met



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would greatly enhance the response to large scale emergencies

municipal budget

emergency response preserved.

2020-Paterson-012

Portable emergency broadcast system

Power outages can interrupt the emergency broadcast system.

Purchase a portable emergency broadcast system that can be placed in a mobile command center or at any scene that can alert citizens as well as motorist of emergency alerts and actions that can include evacuations and traffic diversions that need to be adhered to during an emergency.

N/A All hazards

6 Fire Department

Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program, municipal budget

Power outages will not delay the emergency transmissions.

$10,000

Within 1 year

High

LPR ES

2020-Paterson-013

Develop place-based stormwater management and flood control strategies and identify implementable climate adaptation action steps

The city needs to implement stormwater management measures and climate adaptation actions.

Develop a framework for green infrastructure, including cost-effective, long-term solutions to update the aging system and integrate source controls into the design and

New and Existing

Flood, All hazards

5 Engineering

Municipal budget

Increased efficiency of stormwater system

TBD by solutions identified

5 years

High

LPR PR, SP



Initiative Number





Hazard(s) to be

Mitigated Goals Met



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construction of public improvement, private development, open space and right-of-way projects.

2020-Paterson-014

Conduct outreach to schools located in the 100-year floodplain.

Gifted & Talented Academy @ School 28 and Number 4 E.S. are located in the 100-year floodplain.

Discuss flood exposure with facility managers. Discuss possible mitigation measures that could be taken.

Existing Flood 2 FPA, facility managers

City budget

Facility managers made aware of flood risk

Staff time

6 months

High

EAP PI

2020-Paterson-015

Conduct outreach to Paterson Great Falls Hydro Electrical Plant

Paterson Great Falls Hydro Electrical Plant is located in the 100-year floodplain.

Discuss flood exposure with facility manager. Discuss possible mitigation measures that could be taken.

Existing Flood 2 FPA, facility manager

City budget

Facility manager made aware of flood risk

Staff time

6 months

High

EAP PI

2020-Paterson-016

Warming shelters.

The City needs additional warming shelters. As County seat, shelters get filled up very quickly.

The City will develop additional warming shelters

Existing Extreme Temperature

1 Office of Emergency Management

City budget

Increased warming shelter capacity

$50,000

2 years

High

SIP PP, ES

2020-Paterson-017

Flood protection for St. Joseph's Hospital.

Flooding occurs at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The City will conduct outreach to St. Joseph’s


1, 2 FPA, Facility manager

City budget

Increase flood protec

Staff time

Within 6

High

EAP PI



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Hazard(s) to be

Mitigated Goals Met



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Hospital and discuss potential mitigation actions

tion of critical facility

months

2020-Paterson-018

Establish fully staffed and equipped Hazardous Materials Team

The City needs a well-equipped Hazardous Materials Team to respond to hazardous material situations

The City will staff and equip a Hazardous Materials Team

New and Existing

All hazards

1, 2, 3, 4

OEM City budget

Increased capacity

TBD Within 3 years

High

LPR ES

Notes:

Acronyms and Abbreviations: Potential FEMA HMA Funding Sources: Timeline:CAV Community Assistance VisitCRS Community Rating System DPW Department of Public Works FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency FPA Floodplain Administrator HMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance N/A Not applicable NFIP National Flood Insurance Program OEM Office of Emergency Management

FMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program HMGP Hazard Mitigation Grant Program PDM Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program

The time required for completion of the project upon implementation

Cost: The estimated cost for implementation.

Benefits: A description of the estimated benefits, either quantitative and/or qualitative.

Mitigation Category:

Local Plans and Regulations (LPR) – These actions include government authorities, policies or codes that influence the way land and buildings are being developed and built.

Structure and Infrastructure Project (SIP) - These actions involve modifying existing structures and infrastructure to protect them from a hazard or remove them from a hazard area. This could apply to public or private structures as well as critical facilities and infrastructure. This type of action also involves projects to construct manmade structures to reduce the impact of hazards.

Natural Systems Protection (NSP) – These are actions that minimize damage and losses and preserve or restore the functions of natural systems.

Education and Awareness Programs (EAP) – These are actions to inform and educate citizens, elected officials, and property owners about hazards and potential ways to mitigate them. These actions may also include participation in national programs, such as StormReady and Firewise Communities.

CRS Category:

Preventative Measures (PR) - Government, administrative or regulatory actions, or processes that influence the way land and buildings are developed and built. Examples include planning and zoning, floodplain local laws, capital improvement programs, open space preservation, and storm water management regulations.

Property Protection (PP) - These actions include public activities to reduce hazard losses or actions that involve (1) modification of existing buildings or structures to protect them from a hazard or (2) removal of the structures from the hazard area. Examples include acquisition, elevation, relocation, structural retrofits, storm shutters, and shatter-resistant glass.



Public Information (PI) - Actions to inform and educate citizens, elected officials, and property owners about hazards and potential ways to mitigate them. Actions include outreach projects, real estate disclosure, hazard information centers, and educational programs for school-age children and adults.

Natural Resource Protection (NR) - Actions that minimize hazard loss and preserve or restore the functions of natural systems. Actions include sediment and erosion control, stream corridor restoration, watershed management, forest and vegetation management, and wetland restoration and preservation.

Structural Flood Control Projects (SP) - Actions that involve the construction of structures to reduce the impact of a hazard. Structures include dams, setback levees, floodwalls, retaining walls, and safe rooms.

Emergency Services (ES) - Actions that protect people and property during and immediately following a disaster or hazard event. Services include warning systems, emergency response services, and the protection of essential facilities.

Table 9.9-17. Summary of Prioritization of Actions

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2020-Paterson-001

Molly Ann Brook mechanical screen

0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 11 High

2020-Paterson-002

Train Public Information Officer in hazard mitigation concepts

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 14 High

2020-Paterson-003

Logistics vehicle 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 13 High

2020-Paterson-004

Certified Floodplain Manager

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 13 High

2020-Paterson-005

Mitigation of hazard vulnerable structures

1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 10 High

2020-Paterson-006

Ensure continuity of operations

1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 12 High

2020-Paterson-007

Relocate Emergency Communications System outside of designated Flood Plain

1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 10 High



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2020-Paterson-008

Relocate police headquarters out of floodplain

1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 10 High

2020-Paterson-009

Relocate Temple Street fire house out of floodplain

1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 10 High

2020-Paterson-010

Relocate Hillcrest fire house out of floodplain

1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 10 High

2020-Paterson-011

Mobile communication system for first response vehicles

1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 13 High

2020-Paterson-012

Portable emergency broadcast system

1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 13 High

2020-Paterson-013

Develop place-based stormwater management and flood control strategies and identify implementable climate adaptation action steps

0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 12 High

2020-Paterson-014

Conduct outreach to schools located in the 100-year floodplain.

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 13 High

2020-Paterson-015

Conduct outreach to Paterson Great Falls Hydro Electrical Plant

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 13 High

2020-Paterson-016

Warming shelters. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 13 High

2020-Paterson-017

Flood protection for St. Joseph's Hospital.

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 14 High



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2020-Paterson-018

Establish fully staffed and equipped Hazardous Materials Team

1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 11 High

Notes: Section 6 (Mitigation Strategy) conveys guidance on prioritizing mitigation actions.



Table 9.9-18. Analysis of Mitigation Actions by Hazard and Category

Hazard Prevention Property

Protection

Public Education

and Awareness

Natural Resource

Protection Emergency

Services Structural

Projects Climate

Resilient

Community Capacity Building

Coastal Storms

2020-Paterson-004, 2020-Paterson-013


2020-Paterson-002

2020-Paterson-005, 2020-Paterson-006, 2020-Paterson-011, 2020-Paterson-012

2020-Paterson-013

Dam Failure 2020-Paterson-004, 2020-Paterson-013


2020-Paterson-002


2020-Paterson-013

Disease Outbreak



2020-Paterson-002


2020-Paterson-013

Drought 2020-Paterson-004, 2020-Paterson-013


2020-Paterson-002


2020-Paterson-013

Earthquake 2020-Paterson-004, 2020-Paterson-013


2020-Paterson-002


2020-Paterson-013

Extreme Temperature


2020-Paterson-005, 2020-Paterson-006, 2020-Paterson-016

2020-Paterson-002

2020-Paterson-005, 2020-Paterson-006, 2020-Paterson-011, 2020-Paterson-012, 2020-Paterson-016

2020-Paterson-013




Protection

Public Education

and Awareness

Natural Resource


Services Structural

Projects Climate

Resilient


Flood 2020-Paterson-004, 2020-Paterson-013

2020-Paterson-005, 2020-Paterson-006, 2020-Paterson-007, 2020-Paterson-008, 2020-Paterson-009, 2020-Paterson-010

2020-Paterson-002, 2020-Paterson-014, 2020-Paterson-015, 2020-Paterson-017, 2020-Paterson-017

2020-Paterson-001

2020-Paterson-005, 2020-Paterson-006, 2020-Paterson-007, 2020-Paterson-008, 2020-Paterson-009, 2020-Paterson-010, 2020-Paterson-011, 2020-Paterson-012


Geological Hazards



2020-Paterson-002


2020-Paterson-013

Hazardous Substances



2020-Paterson-002


2020-Paterson-013

Severe Weather


2020-Paterson-005, 2020-Paterson-006, 2020-Paterson-017

2020-Paterson-002

2020-Paterson-001



Severe Winter Weather



2020-Paterson-002


2020-Paterson-013

Wildfire 2020-Paterson-004, 2020-Paterson-013


2020-Paterson-002

2020-Paterson-005, 2020-Paterson-006, 2020-

2020-Paterson-013




Protection

Public Education

and Awareness

Natural Resource


Services Structural

Projects Climate

Resilient


Paterson-011, 2020-Paterson-012

Note: Section 6 (Mitigation Strategy) provides for an explanation of the mitigation categories.

RED = high ranked hazard

ORANGE = medium ranked hazard

YELLOW = low ranked hazard

9.9.9 Staff and Local Stakeholder Involvement in Annex Development

The City of Paterson followed the planning process described in Section 2 (Planning Process). This annex

was developed over the course of several months with input from many jurisdiction representatives. All

departments were asked to contribute to the annex development through reviewing and contributing to the

capability assessment, reporting on the status of previously identified actions, and participating in action

identification and prioritization. The following table summarizes who participated and in what capacity.

Additional documentation on the municipality’s planning process through Planning Partnership meetings

is included in Section 2 (Planning Process) and Appendix C (Meeting Documentation).

Table 9.9-19. Contributors to the Annex

Entity Title Method of Participation

Rhonda E ThompsonOEM Coordinator

Primary POC, reviewed annex, attended plan participant meetings, provided impact data, contributed to the mitigation strategy

Fred Margron City Engineer Reviewed annex, attended plan participant meetings, provided impact data, contributed to the mitigation strategy

Elizabeth Fornier OEM Deputy

Coordinator/Fire Department

Attended the mitigation strategy workshop and worked with NJOEM on their annex.

Cameron Gardener OEM Deputy Coordinator

Attended the risk assessment meeting in January 2020.



Figure 9.9-1. City of Paterson Hazard Area Extent and Location Map 1



Figure 9.9-2. City of Paterson Hazard Area Extent and Location Map 2



Action Worksheet

Project Name: Mitigation of hazard vulnerable structures

Project Number: 2020-Paterson-005

Risk / Vulnerability

Hazard(s) of Concern: Flood, Severe Storm

Description of the Problem:

Frequent flooding events have resulted in damages in flood prone areas of the City, near the Passaic River. This area is residential, and these properties have been repetitively flooded as documented by paid NFIP claims.

Action or Project Intended for Implementation

Description of the Solution:

Conduct outreach to 30 flood-prone property owners, including RL/SRL property owners and provide information on mitigation alternatives. After preferred mitigation measures are identified, collect required property-owner information and develop a FEMA grant application and BCA to obtain funding to implement acquisition/purchase/moving/elevating residential homes in the areas that experience frequent flooding (high risk areas).

Is this project related to a Critical Facility or Lifeline?

Yes No

Level of Protection:

1% annual chance flood event + freeboard (in accordance with flood ordinance)

Estimated Benefits (losses avoided):

Eliminates flood damage to homes and residents, creates open space for the municipality increasing flood storage.

Useful Life: Acquisition: Lifetime Elevation: 30 years (residential)

Goals Met: 1, 2

Estimated Cost: $3Million Mitigation Action Type: Structure and Infrastructure Project

Plan for Implementation

Prioritization: High Desired Timeframe for Implementation:

6-12 months

Estimated Time Required for Project Implementation:

Three years Potential Funding Sources:

FEMA HMGP and FMA, local cost share by residents

Responsible Organization:

NFIP Floodplain Administrator, supported by homeowners

Local Planning Mechanisms to be Used in Implementation if any:

Hazard Mitigation

Three Alternatives Considered (including No Action)

Alternatives:

Action Estimated Cost Evaluation No Action $0 Current problem continues

Elevate homes $500,000

When this area floods, the entire area is impacted; elevating homes would not eliminate the problem and still lead to road closures and impassable roads

Elevate roads $500,000 Elevated roadways would not protect the homes from flood damages

Progress Report (for plan maintenance)

Date of Status Report:

Report of Progress:

Update Evaluation of the Problem and/or Solution:



Action Worksheet

Project Name: Mitigation of hazard vulnerable structures


Criteria Numeric Rank

(-1, 0, 1) Provide brief rationale for numeric rank when appropriate

Life Safety 1 Families moved out of high-risk flood areas.

Property Protection 1 Properties removed from high-risk flood areas.

Cost-Effectiveness 1 Cost-effective project

Technical 1 Technically feasible project

Political 1

Legal 1 The City has the legal authority to conduct the project.

Fiscal 0 Project will require grant funding.

Environmental 1

Social 0 Project would remove families from flood prone areas of the City

Administrative 0

Multi-Hazard 1 Flood, Severe Storm

Timeline 0

Agency Champion 1 NFIP Floodplain Administrator, supported by homeowners

Other Community Objectives

1

Total 10

Priority (High/Med/Low)

High



Action Worksheet

Project Name: Ensure continuity of operations



Hazard(s) of Concern: All Hazards


Critical facilities require backup power to ensure continuity of operations and the maintenance of critical services. Some critical infrastructure require



The City will purchase portable generators for critical infrastructure and obtain a permanent backup generator and electrical components for the shelter at Riverside Vets Community Center.


Yes No

Level of Protection: N/A Estimated Benefits (losses avoided):

Ensures continuity of operations; provides a shelter

for residents

Useful Life: 20 years Goals Met: 1, 2

Estimated Cost: $60,000 Mitigation Action Type: Structure and Infrastructure

Projects (SIP)



Immediately after funding received


1 year Potential Funding Sources:

FEMA HMGP and PDM, USDA Community Facilities Grant Program, Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG) Program, Municipal Budget


Facilities Local Planning Mechanisms to be Used in Implementation if any:

Hazard Mitigation, Emergency Management


Alternatives:


Install solar panels $100,000

Weather dependent; need large amount of space for installation; expensive if

repairs needed

Install wind turbine $100,000 Weather dependent; poses a threat to wildlife; expensive

repairs if neededProgress Report (for plan maintenance)


Report of Progress:




Action Worksheet

Project Name: Ensure continuity of operations




Life Safety 1 Project will protect critical services

Property Protection 1 Project will protect critical facilities and infrastructure

Cost-Effectiveness 0

Technical 1

Political 1

Legal 1 The City has the legal authority to complete the project

Fiscal 0 Project requires funding support

Environmental 1

Social 1

Administrative 1

Multi-Hazard 1 All hazards

Timeline 1 1 year

Agency Champion 1 Facilities


1

Total 12


High



Action Worksheet

Project Name: Relocate Emergency Communications System outside of designated Flood Plain



Hazard(s) of Concern: Flood


Currently the Public Safety Answering Point is located in the floodplain.



The City will design/construct a new Emergency Communications System outside of designated Flood Plain. A new structure has already been identified for this purpose.


Yes No

Level of Protection: 500 year flood level Estimated Benefits (losses avoided):



Estimated Cost: $200,000 Mitigation Action Type: Structure and Infrastructure Project



Within 5 years



Municipal budget, CDBG, Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program


Fire Department Local Planning Mechanisms to be Used in Implementation if any:

Hazard mitigation, emergency management


Alternatives:


Elevate facility $150,000 Access to facility still

limited

Temporary flood wall $20,000 Requires construction, still

results in limited access during flood events.



Report of Progress:




Action Worksheet

Project Name: Relocate Emergency Communications System outside of designated Flood Plain




Life Safety 1 Project protects critical services

Property Protection 1 Project protects facility from flood damages


Technical 1

Political 1



Environmental 1

Social 0

Administrative 1

Multi-Hazard 0 Flood

Timeline 0 5 years

Agency Champion 1


1

Total 10


High



Action Worksheet

Project Name: Relocate police headquarters out of floodplain





Currently the Police Headquarters is flood prone and has experienced past flood damages.



The City will relocate/construct a new Municipal/City Complex outside of flood hazard area.


Yes No







Within 5 years



Municipal budget, CHIPS, HMGP






Alternatives:



limited





Report of Progress:




Action Worksheet

Project Name: Relocate police headquarters out of floodplain







Technical 1

Political 1



Environmental 1

Social 0

Administrative 1


Timeline 0 5 years

Agency Champion 1


1

Total 10


High



Action Worksheet

Project Name: Relocate Temple Street fire house out of floodplain





The fire house on Temple Street is flood prone.



The City will construct a new fire house outside of the flood hazard area.


Yes No



Useful Life: 50 years Goals Met: 1, 2, 6




Within 5 years



Municipal budget, CHIPS, Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program, HMGP






Alternatives:



limited





Report of Progress:




Action Worksheet

Project Name: Relocate Temple Street fire house out of floodplain







Technical 1

Political 1



Environmental 1

Social 0

Administrative 1


Timeline 0 5 years

Agency Champion 1


1

Total 10


High



Action Worksheet

Project Name: Relocate Hillcrest Fire House out of floodplain





The Hillcrest Fire House is flood prone.



The City will construct a new fire house outside of the flood hazard area.


Yes No



Useful Life: 50 years Goals Met: 1, 2, 6




Within 5 years



Municipal budget, CHIPS, Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program, HMGP






Alternatives:



limited





Report of Progress:




Action Worksheet

Project Name: Relocate Hillcrest Fire House out of floodplain







Technical 1

Political 1



Environmental 1

Social 0

Administrative 1


Timeline 0 5 years

Agency Champion 1


1

Total 10


High

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