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Draft 2023 Disaster Preparedness and Planning Project (DP3) Update

Please review and comment on the draft Disaster Preparedness and Planning Project (DP3)

The Disaster Preparedness and Planning Project (DP3) is Baltimore’s combined hazard mitigation plan and climate adaptation plan. After an extensive stakeholder engagement + technical analysis process, the Draft 2023 DP3 Update is ready for public comment. Please write your comments directly in the documents as you read through them. There are 16 sections of the plan which can be easily navigated using the dropdown on the top left of the page or the arrows at the bottom. 

Hazard mitigation is the process of developing strategies that will reduce or eliminate loss of life and/or property damage resulting from natural hazard events. The 2023 DP3 Update identifies the natural hazards the City faces and assesses the potential risks and vulnerabilities associated with those hazards. It also addresses how climate change is expected to make many of the natural hazards Baltimore faces more dangerous and unpredictable. Regardless of how quickly or stringently cities are able to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, impacts related to climate change will continue to be felt, as disruptive events become more frequent and intense.

The DP3 is a unique plan chock full of opportunities as it fulfills Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements to update the city’s Hazard Mitigation Plan every 5 years to maintain eligibility for certain pre-disaster mitigation and post-disaster recovery funds. This funding, in addition to other funding sources, supports the implementation of the strategies and actions identified in the plan to help Baltimore become more resilient to disasters. 
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Kyle Leggs Sep 8 2023 at 4:42PM on page 1

I would suggest that we ensure that this plan is readily available/accessible, and easy to navigate, if it is to be used in the event of emergencies.
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Kyle Leggs Sep 8 2023 at 3:46PM on page 2

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Since there's now an effort to be more proactive, I would also suggest that the DP3 Team and First Responders ensure that they are continuously performing emergency response drills, etc. and note a desire to do that somewhere in the document.
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JAMES GRIFFITH Sep 5 2023 at 3:30PM on page 10

IT IS IMPORTANT TO PROPERLY PREPARE FOR DISASTERS. TO BE ABLE TO RESPOND EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY. TO HELP A CITY BECOME MORE RESILIENT IN DEALING WITH DISASTERS. BEING PREPARED REDUCES FEAR ANXIETY AND LOSSES. INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE MEASURES TO ADOPT IN THE EVENT IN EVENT OF A DISASTER .COMMUNITIES, CAN PREPARE FOR DISASTERS THROUGH EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION. YOU NEED TO KNOW YOUR RISKS AND BUILD A TEAM. TO BE ABLE TO RECOVER QUICKLY.
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Imani B. Sep 4 2023 at 1:37PM on page 5

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Will institutional and systematic racism be addressed as an “influence on an individual’s or group’s ability to prepare, respond, cope, or recover”?
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Imani B. Sep 4 2023 at 1:17PM on page 2

Comment
I agree with Alex. The threats to physical health and quality of life will have indirect costs associated with economics as well.
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Imani B. Sep 4 2023 at 1:03PM on page 1

Recommendation/Idea
Links to the 2013 and 2018 DP3 will be helpful for those interested in identifying previously used strategies and comparing the City’s progress over the years.
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khaliay Sep 2 2023 at 9:24PM on page 1

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Does some type of preparedness scale currently exist to determine “how prepared” Baltimore City is currently?
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khaliay Sep 2 2023 at 9:20PM on page 6

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If a specific outreach strategy was used by this committee to engage community members most affected, can that be included in this plan? For example who (what organizations, leaders, associations were engaged) and when? Is there a method being used to track if the engagement was inclusive and productive?
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Kimberly (Kim) King Aug 31 2023 at 7:22PM on page 2

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The operative 'proactive' is quite vague. I searched for specific and actionable, proactive operatives, but could not locate anything.

A question | What is the citizenry supposed to do 72 hours after a water mains catastrophically fails and they can't flush their toilets? What specifically is the strategy to address this use case?

Some history. I raised this matter with Christine Borgonnoni, FEMA's Preparedness and Analysis Branch Chief at FEMA RIX and the Alameda County, California EBMUD (East Bay Municipality Utility District) back in October 2019. First she 'punted', then I received dead air. In a nutshell, FEMA isn't equipped to handle this scenario.

Not to mention, EBMUD won't complete its plumbing infrastructure earthquake retrofits until 2030, at best. And if the earthquake 'drought' ends in one of the most highly populated corridors in the world before they complete their retrofits, game over for the citizenry.

I actually have a copy of the July 11, 2018 EBMUD Ward 3, 5, and 6 Briefing Presentation that covers their retrofit schedule.

"Wastewater is collected and conveyed by 7 satellite agencies to EBMUD large diameter interceptor pipes
- Local communities own ~1,600 miles
- EBMUD owns 29 miles"

Translated, it is incumbent on the citizenry to sort out any catastrophic plumbing failures that are outside of the 29 miles EBMUD is responsible.

My eco-sanitation solution offering was first presented to them back in 2018. Before he retired GM, Alexander R. Coate agreed my offering was a good idea. link
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Kimberly (Kim) King Aug 31 2023 at 7:01PM on page 1

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This statement needs to be embellished and clarified, "...a rain barrel to collect graywater/greywater..." to avert any confusion. This is covered in the International Green Building Code, International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand). link

My colleague Laura Allen of greywateraction.org was/is a technical advisor/reviewer for WE•Stand. Notice Maryland is not yet included on her map at this page view- link
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LMC Aug 29 2023 at 11:13AM on page 2

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What about other impacts beyond economic?
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JB Aug 25 2023 at 9:56AM on page 7

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There are a number of other FEMA programs that are funded with the recent Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (including some local cybersecurity grants). Are those being explored by the City?
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JB Aug 25 2023 at 9:50AM on page 4

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The definition of maladaptation is kinda clunky. Would recommend reworking it
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Elise Major Whiteford Aug 24 2023 at 2:35PM on page 14

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Scott has since retired and is no longer with the City.
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baltplan Aug 21 2023 at 4:12PM on page 22

can these be hyperlinked
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baltplan Aug 21 2023 at 4:11PM on page 19

Can these be hyperlinked where possible
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baltplan Aug 21 2023 at 4:11PM on page 19

To many background colors, title row can stay dark green but the other cells can just be light green.
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baltplan Aug 21 2023 at 4:09PM on page 18

Social Equity Subcommittee
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baltplan Aug 21 2023 at 4:09PM on page 17

This should say 'HMAC Social Equity Subcommittee' to keep consistent
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baltplan Aug 21 2023 at 4:08PM on page 17

LEPC should be capitalized, so should Waste Working Group of the Sustainability and Resiliency Subcabinet; add here "Extreme Heat Working Group of the Sustainability and Resiliency Subcabinet"
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baltplan Aug 21 2023 at 4:07PM on page 16

Can this be re-labeled as HMAC Social Equity Subcommittee?
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baltplan Aug 21 2023 at 4:06PM on page 15

Should be included under Mayor's Office
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baltplan Aug 21 2023 at 4:06PM on page 15

Should be included under Mayor's Office
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baltplan Aug 21 2023 at 4:05PM on page 14

Should be included under Mayor's Office
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baltplan Aug 21 2023 at 4:05PM on page 14

They should be included under Mayor's Office
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baltplan Aug 21 2023 at 4:04PM on page 9

Can public engagement/outreach be included in this graphic?
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baltplan Aug 21 2023 at 4:02PM on page 5

Photo needs caption
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baltplan Aug 21 2023 at 4:02PM on page 3

Text color should be the same, white looks best here
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Grace Hansen Aug 17 2023 at 10:09AM on page 26

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I would move the map in between these two paragraphs so the reader can better understand what the map is depicting. (land use)
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N Ziehl Aug 15 2023 at 5:47PM on page 4

Comment
we should have more recent numbers than 2016
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N Ziehl Aug 15 2023 at 5:46PM on page 4

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also recently wildfire smoke - other hazards?
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N Ziehl Aug 15 2023 at 5:45PM on page 4

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This seems very low to me, but I have not confirmed. And are we to assume that this change will be constant over time?
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Alex Aug 15 2023 at 11:39AM on page 9

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Was this done at the city-wide level or neighborhood/zip code level?
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Alex Aug 15 2023 at 11:36AM on page 6

Comment
Given the inequities around food in this city, this is going to be critical
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Alex Aug 15 2023 at 11:35AM on page 6

Recommendation/Idea
To help put this into context, it may help to have a callout box that shows cities of comparable size/demographics and their scores.
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Alex Aug 15 2023 at 11:34AM on page 5

Recommendation/Idea
It could help to contextualize this in the city of Baltimore - highlight the historic policies, decisions, and practices that led to inequities throughout the city and if this plan is going to do anything to help address those.
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Alex Aug 15 2023 at 11:32AM on page 5

Question
What is being included in the definition of natural disaster and hazard?
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Alex Aug 15 2023 at 11:29AM on page 4

Recommendation/Idea
What about other impacts, such as heat - it has major implications for health, especially for vulnerable populations.
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Alex Aug 15 2023 at 11:27AM on page 4

Question
By 5% from what baseline/year?
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Alex Aug 15 2023 at 11:26AM on page 4

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This is duplicative of the first sentence.
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Alex Aug 15 2023 at 11:24AM on page 2

Recommendation/Idea
Can you provide more on who the community members were - going back to the emphasis on equity, the city should ensure this included people from the neighborhoods that will be most impacted and have been historically marginalized.
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Alex Aug 15 2023 at 11:23AM on page 2

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How was vulnerability defined and measured?
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Alex Aug 15 2023 at 11:22AM on page 2

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Has there been any analysis beyond economic damages? What about health implications and measures related to increased use of social services?
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Alex Aug 15 2023 at 11:20AM on page 1

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I feel like equity and addressing inequities related to the history of the city should be a key part of this plan and be a central theme throughout to address environmental and climate injustices.
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