Jefferson County - East-West Gateway Coordinating Council

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Jefferson County – Section 2
impact of the destruction of homes and structures located in areas that are predisposed to
these types of hazards.
Without Mitigation Measures
Life Limited
Property Limited
Emotional Limited
Financial Limited
Comments none
With Mitigation Measures
Life Negligible
Property Negligible
Emotional Negligible
Financial Negligible
Comments none
Recommendation
Increased education, concern and subsequent action can reduce the potential effects of
earthquakes can be done in conjunction with preparations for other hazards. A program
that recognizes the risk of flooding, landslides and other dangers that incorporate
earthquake issues will be of most benefit to citizens. Individuals and government have
roles in reducing earthquake hazards. Individuals can reduce their own vulnerability by
taking actions in their own households. Local government can take action to lower the
threat through the proper use of poor sites, assuring that vital or important structures
(police, fire, school buildings) resist hazards and developing infrastructures in a way that
decreases risk. State agencies and legislature can assist the other levels of action and
provide incentives for minimizing hazards.
Communities and developers coordinate with NRCS, Division of Geology and Resource
Assessment regarding appropriate sitings of subdivisions and other structures.
Tornado/Severe Thunderstorm Hazard Profile
Background
When severe storms hit a community, they leave behind a distinctive trail. Toppled trees,
damaged buildings and cars, downed power lines crossing roadways and widespread
power outages are signs that a storm has struck. After such events, it can take
communities weeks to return to normal. These storms result in costly structural damages,
personal injury, property damage and death. Tornado intensity is determined by using the